Tech Tip: Nissan Engine Will Not Crank with Outside Temperature Below 10
A no crank condition may call for replacement of the Intelligent Power Distribution Module-IPDM.
Tech Tip: Nissan MIL On with DTC U 1000 or U 1010 Stored in ECU
If you confirm the MIL is on with DTC U1000 (CAN COMM CIRCUIT) or DTC U1010 (CAN COMM) [2006 Models only] stored in the engine control unit, and there are no driveability incidents, determine if this bulletin applies by performing steps 1 and 2 of this Service Procedure.
Finding Check Engine Light Culprits on Nissan Models
This month, we’ll be taking a look at the Nissan line and some of the common causes for the check engine light to be lit, as well as some of the driveability problems that may result.
Nissan Tech Tip: Engine will Not Crank with Outside Temperature Below 10 Degrees
This TSB applies to Altima, Maxima, Quest, Murano, 350Z, Titan, Armada, Pathfinder, Xterra and Frontier models.
Tech Feature: Cooling System and Water Pump Service for the Nissan 3.5L V6
The cooling system on late-model Nissan Altimas and Maximas with the 3.5L V6 engine is similar to many other late-model vehicles in that the water pump is buried and typically takes two to three hours to replace depending on the model, year and your manual dexterity.
Tech Tip: Nissan Exhaust Buzz/Rattle on Acceleration
If you confirm that there is an exhaust rattle/buzzing noise that sounds like it’s coming from the front exhaust tube on an applied vehicle, take the following actions. First, inspect both of the catalyst front tube support brackets for breaks, cracks or missing bolts. If you determine that the support brackets need to be replaced ….
Tech Tip: Repairing Nissan Oil Cooler Leaks
You may get one of the Nissan vehicles listed in this Tech Tip in the shop with engine oil accumulated on the engine block below the engine oil cooler area. Inspect the engine, engine oil cooler and the oil cooler gasket for oil leakage. You may use a fluorescent oil dye leak detector to help more easily determine which component is leaking. If the oil is leaking from the oil cooler rubber gasket, replace the rubber gasket using the ….
Nissan Tech Tip: Diagnosing a Worn A/T Differential Pinion Shaft
Debris from a worn differential pinion mate shaft on Nissan vehicles can cause slipping on acceleration, hesitation and/or stalling when cold, and abnormal noise coming from the transmission while driving ….
Tech Tip: Curing Nissan Blower Motor Noise
If a customer indicates that a light ticking or humming noise can be heard coming from the blower motor (see affected vehicles) when the motor is run at low fan speeds (speed 1 or 2), a noise-reducing blower motor is available. The noise may be very slight and, at times, difficult to hear.
Nissan Tech Tip: Diagnosing Blower Motor Noise Complaints
If a customer indicates that a light ticking or humming noise can be heard coming from the blower motor when the motor is run at low fan speeds (speed 1 or 2), a noise-reducing blower motor is available. The noise may be very slight and, at times, difficult to hear.