Tech Tip: Servicing Nissan with MIL On and O2 Sensor DTCs Set
If an applicable vehicle shows the MIL on and one or more of the following DTCs are stored in the ECM, then use the Service Procedure to diagnose and
Tech Tip: Fix for a Squeaky Nissan Drive Belt
Drivers of certain Nissan vehicles may complain about noises coming from the drive belt. Correcting these noises will involve inspecting the power steering oil pump pulley alignment and possibly realigning the pump bracket (if needed), and replacing the auto-tensioner and drive belt with the ones listed below (if needed).
Tech Tip: Nissan Altima, Sentra with MIL On and DTCs P0100/ P0102/P1102 Stored
If you confirm that an applied vehicle has DTCs P0100/P0102/P1102 stored and may also exhibit a rough-running engine, slight engine speed variation while driving or low engine power, follow the procedures outlined below.
Nissan Maxima Catches Fire While on Lift Causing $15,000 in Damages
A Nissan Maxima caught fire Wednesday morning while it was up on a lift at Romero Service in Indianapolis, IN. Flames from the vehicle spread to the insulation in the ceiling of the shop.
Tech Tip: Coolant Leak from Intake Manifold Water Outlet on Nissan Frontier and Xterra Models
Vehicle owners may complain of engine coolant under the vehicle when parked or the smell of coolant when the engine is warm. The cause may be coolant leaking between the water outlet housing and intake manifold sealing surfaces.
Tech Feature: 2004-2008 Nissan Maxima Brake Job
Called the four-door sports car by Nissan, the 2004-2008 Maxima brake system is easy to service with very few complaints of brake noise or pulsation. The system used the same brake pads, rotors and calipers on all models. There were some changes in 2007 to the ABS system. The system uses floating piston calipers on the front and rear with the parking brake in the hub of the rotor.
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.
Nissan: Repair of Exhaust Leak/Noise at Front Tube
If you confirm that a 2002-’03 Pathfinder has an exhaust leak or noise coming from the front tube(s), inspect both front tubes for cracking at the welded side seams.
Hybrid Service: Nissan Altima
While the Toyota Prius dominates most of the hybrid discussion, the Nissan Altima Hybrid warrants some attention too.
Nissan Tech Tip: Chirp Noise on 2-3 Upshift
If a 1999-2000 Quest or Altima exhibits a “chirp” noise as the automatic transmission shifts from 2nd to 3rd gear, particularly when accelerating the vehicle with only 1/8 throttle applied, the noise may be coming from the high clutch assembly during operation. This noise can be eliminated by adding two bottles (200 cc each, 400