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1. dil I Zeta ecoNews Suspension Struts Creature Comforts Power Door Locks CVTCS Collision Repair Network DealereListing 4 Innovation that excites Just the Fax Ordering Genuine Nissan Parts at Competitive Prices has Never Been Easier There are two easy ways to use Nissan s Market Shield parts discounting program to get the lowest most competitive pricing on Nissan Genuine Parts 1 Send a complete unedited fax of the estimate to you participating dealer or 2 Use CollisionLink or OPSTRAX to send your parts order electronically Your customers deserve the same precision fit function and structural integrity of the parts built into every Nissan vehicle when it comes off the assembly line Don t settle for anything less than Genuine Nissan replacement parts Save up to 57 on Fenders Save up to 56 on Bumper Fascias Save up to 53 on Headlights The Nissan Market Shield program is powered by s collisioniink VALUTRAX ops reax LT parts NissanUSA com Savings shown are maximum savings versus OE List Price Prong is set by the individual dealer Nissan Tech News Nissan Tech News is a publication of Nissan North America No part of this newsletter may be reproduced without the express written per mission of Nissan North America Group Publisher Christopher M Ayers Jr cayers automotivedatamedia com Editorial Director Bob Freudenberger bfreud au
2. Aftermarket struts are often used in place of Genuine Nissan parts because some people believe they offer equal performance better availability and lower cost The fact is that aftermarket units are reverse engi neered from factory struts The aftermarket manufactur ers focus on fitment but lack the resources to put in the internal testing hours to produce an identically perform ing shock absorber It is likely that the internals of an aftermarket strut are based on vehicle weight and target dampening but not on rigorous lab and track testing with original Nissan equipment Can you imagine an aftermarket strut companies seriously testing their prod ucts on every single vehicle they claim to support You will find that the cost of Genuine Nissan struts is not prohibitive and they are well stocked at most local Nissan dealerships We ll discuss the importance of choosing the right part for the job as well as how to test and inspect for different types of strut wear Shocks Struts What s the Difference Frequently people refer to shocks and struts inter changeably but this is not really accurate It s one of those situations where all struts are shock absorbers but not all shocks are struts To be clear let s compare similarities Both shocks and struts are functionally for ride quality and safety When driving over dips or rough terrain all vehicles springs will want to expand and con tract until they run out of ene
3. JACKSONVILLE COGGIN NISSAN 904 642 7900 JACKSONVILLE COGGIN NISSAN AT THE AVE 904 886 7330 LAKELAND JENKINS NISSAN INC 863 686 2800 MIAMI AUTONATION NISSAN MIAMI 305 444 7868 MIAMI BILL SEIDLE S NISSAN INC 305 635 5478 MIAMI ESSERMAN NISSAN LTD 305 625 6320 MIAMI PALMETTO57 NISSAN 305 625 6320 MIAMI WARREN HENRY INFINITI 305 654 1572 NAPLES NAPLES NISSAN 239 659 9000 NEW PORT RICHEY FERMAN NISSAN OF NPR 727 847 5555 ORLANDO ORLANDO INFINITI 407 660 0077 ORLANDO REED NISSAN 407 297 7333 ORLANDO SUTHERLIN NISSAN ORLANDO 407 657 9500 PALATKA BECK NISSAN INC 386 328 2775 PALMETTO BAY AUTONATION NISSAN KENDALL 305 259 2658 PALMETTO BAY SOUTH MOTORS INFINITI 305 256 2070 PANAMA CITY JOHN LEE NISSAN 850 785 9561 PEMBROKE PINES AUTONATION NISSAN PEMBROK 954 447 2366 PENSACOLA SANDY SANSING NISSAN INC 850 479 4777 POMPANO BEACH POMPANO NISSAN LLC 954 781 7700 ROYAL PALM BEACH ROYAL PALM NISSAN 561 491 7540 SAINT PETERSBURG CROWN NISSAN 727 527 8411 SARASOTA COAST INFINITI 941 922 5723 SARASOTA GETTEL NISSAN OF SARASOTA 941 921 2655 TALLAHASSEE KRAFT NISSAN 850 576 6171 TAMARAC SAWGRASS INFINITI 954 421 0669 TAMPA AUTONATION NISSAN BRANDON 813 739 3427 TAMPA COURTESY NISSAN OF TAMPA 877 471 7658 TAMPA FERMAN NISSAN OF NO TAMPA 813 933 6641 TAMPA INFINITI OF TAMPA 88
4. Contents Features 04 Suspension Struts Struts are integral to most Nissan suspension designs Let s explore the basic methods of testing and inspecting their operation on the road and in the bay what to tell potential customers 10 Creature Comforts Time saving techniques for technicians whose customers ask for help with Bluetooth pairing of their phones GPS map updates using the on board screen maintenance reminders creating special key remote behaviors and more 16 CVTCS Before Continuous Valve Timing Systems engineers had to make a choice optimize valve timing for a smooth efficient idle optimize for top end power or most often compromise somewhere in the middle losing some efficiency on both ends 20 Power Door Locks Diagnosing and servicing power door lock problems is not an everyday task but knowing how to handle such issues when they arise will make your life a lot easier 26 Opportunity Knocks Being a Nissan Certified Collision Repair Network facility can boost your business Department 27 Nissan Dealer Listings Nissan Tech News 3 __ O l News Feature uu Suspension Struts otruts are integral to most Nissan suspension designs Let s explore the basic methods of testing and inspecting their operation on the road and in the bay and what to tell your customers Nissan Tech News
5. 626 289 7802 ANTIOCH ANTIOCH NISSAN 925 281 5050 BAKERSFIELD INFINITI OF BAKERSFIELD 661 617 2020 BAKERSFIELD NISSAN OF BAKERSFIELD 661 396 4035 BUENA PARK BUENA PARK NISSAN 714 739 0800 BURLINGAME NISSAN OF BURLINGAME 650 347 4800 CARSON CARSON NISSAN 310 221 5121 CATHEDRAL CITY PALM SPRINGS NISSAN 760 328 2828 CERRITOS CERRITOS INFINITI 562 405 3535 CERRITOS CERRITOS NISSAN 800 396 7278 CHICO CHICO NISSAN INC 530 891 0202 CHULA VISTA MOSSY NISSAN CHULA VISTA 619 397 6578 CITY OF INDUSTRY PUENTE HILLS NISSAN 626 626 2600 CLOVIS NISSAN OF CLOVIS 559 297 6919 COLMA SERRAMONTE NISSAN 650 488 2870 CONCORD DIRITO BROS CONCORD NISSA 888 899 4173 CONCORD NIELLO INFINITI 925 676 9592 CORONA CORONA NISSAN 951 735 3360 COSTA MESA CONNELL NISSAN 714 444 4220 DOWNEY DOWNEY NISSAN 888 444 1355 DUARTE NISSAN OF DUARTE 626 305 3000 DUARTE PERFORMANCE NISSAN 866 540 6959 DUBLIN DUBLIN NISSAN 952 452 8020 EL CAJON MOSSY NISSAN EL CAJON 619 401 2068 EL MONTE ROSS NISSAN OF EL MONTE 800 411 0554 ELK GROVE INFINITI OF ELK GROVE 918 405 7005 ELK GROVE NISSAN OF ELK GROVE 916 405 5010 ESCONDIDO MOSSY NISSAN ESCONDIDO 760 746 5050 Nissan Tech News ESCONDIDO PERRY INFINITI 760 796 5500 FAIRFIELD MOMENTUM NISSAN 707 402 3200 FONTANA FONTANA NISSAN 909 350 8404 FREMONT PREMIER NISSAN
6. OF FREMONT 510 668 8700 FRESNO LITHIA NISSAN OF FRESNO 559 435 3500 GARDEN GROVE OC NISSAN GARDEN GROVE 714 537 0900 GARDENA GARDENA NISSAN INC 310 527 9215 GLENDALE GLENDALE INFINITI 818 547 0520 GLENDALE GLENDALE NISSAN 818 547 5550 GOLETA SANTA BARBARA NISSAN LLC 805 964 2990 HAWTHORNE AUTONATION NIS SOUTH BAY 310 536 4040 HUNTINGTON BEACH SURF CITY NISSAN 714 500 6040 IMPERIAL ROGERS amp ROGERS NISSAN 760 352 2900 IRVINE OC NISSAN IRVINE 800 515 4797 LA QUINTA TORRE NISSAN 760 777 8999 LOS ANGELES NISSAN OF DOWNTOWN L A 888 576 4560 LOS ANGELES UNIVERSAL CITY NISSAN INC 818 980 0655 MISSION HILLS NISSAN OF MISSION HILLS 818 408 5870 MISSION VIEJO INFINITI OF MISSION VIEJO 949 916 4224 MODESTO CENTRAL VALLEY NISSAN INC 209 526 9736 MONROVIA METRO INFINITI 800 600 4493 MONTCLAIR INFINITI OF MONTCLAIR 909 621 0391 MONTCLAIR METRO NISSAN OF MONTCLAIR 909 621 0391 NAPA NAPA NISSAN INC 707 253 1783 NATIONAL CITY MOSSY NISSAN NATL CITY 619 263 7251 OAKLAND NISSAN OF OAKLAND 510 302 1409 ONTARIO EMPIRE NISSAN INC 800 994 8881 ORANGE STADIUM NISSAN 714 633 4264 OXNARD TEAM INFINITI 805 288 5155 OXNARD TEAM NISSAN 805 485 2910 PALMDALE ANTELOPE VALLEY NISSAN 661 274 9556 PETALUMA NORTH BAY NISSAN INC 800 788 0772 PLEASANTON INFINITI OF PLEASANTON 925 224 7639 RE
7. Training Requirements Tools and Equipment Warranty The Certification Process The CCRN program is a platform designed to satisfy all aspects of customers automotive service needs including metalwork framework painting and parts For consistent implementation of the program as the indus try evolves from application through to certification Nissan requires that a consistent process be followed An interested collision facility must first successfully complete the application process which begins with an online shop profile Upon completion an Axalta repre sentative the third party vendor currently working with Nissan will contact the shop to schedule an onsite visit During the first onsite visit the shop auditor will work in conjunction with the owner manager or designated pro gram coordinator A comprehensive audit of the facility 30 Nissan Tech News will be conducted that will determine which standards are met as well as those that still need to be met Approximately two to three weeks after the initial visit the shop auditor will arrange and conduct a second visit with the facility During this second visit the shop audi tor uses the initial audit results to determine a Gap Analysis Report for the shop In addition the represen tative will demonstrate and train the facility to use the Nissan OEM Performance Analysis Web tool which is an internal tool used to provide key performance indica tors KPI f
8. WILLOW GROVE INFINITI OF WILLOW GROVE 215 784 9320 YORK APPLE NISSAN INC 717 755 9543 RHODE ISLAND EAST PROVIDENCE NISSAN OF EAST PROVIDENCE 401 432 2000 EAST PROVIDENCE TASCA NISSAN 401 432 2000 MIDDLETOWN PREMIER NISSAN OF NEWPORT 401 619 5050 WARWICK BALISE NISSAN 401 780 3790 WARWICK INFINITI OF WARWICK 401 824 2225 WEST WARWICK NISSAN WEST WARWICK 401 824 2364 SOUTH CAROLINA BEECH ISLAND BOB RICHARDS NISSAN 803 489 1111 CHARLESTON BAKER INFINITI CHARLESTON 843 852 4029 CHARLESTON MORRIS MOTORS INC 843 571 2810 COLUMBIA DICK SMITH NISSAN 800 922 6218 GREENVILLE CROWN NISSAN GREENVILLE 864 254 7711 GREER NISSAN OF GREER 864 877 7678 HARDEEVILLE HILTON HEAD NISSAN 800 868 6615 HARDEEVILLE INFINITI OF HILTON HEAD 800 501 7408 ROCK HILL HARRELSON NIS SO CAROLINA 803 366 8171 TENNESSEE ALCOA TWIN CITY NISSAN 865 970 4132 BARTLETT WOLFCHASE NISSAN 901 255 3880 CHATTANOOGA KELLY INF OF CHATTANOOGA 423 899 8934 CLARKSVILLE HAROLD MATHEWS NISSAN 931 221 4230 FRANKLIN INFINITI OF COOL SPRINGS 615 771 7171 FRANKLIN NISSAN OF COOL SPRINGS 877 250 7778 GALLATIN NEWTON NISSAN OF GALLATIN 615 451 6827 JACKSON CARLOCK NISSAN OF JACKSON 800 200 3997 JOHNSON CITY TRI CITIES NISSAN INC 423 952 1920 KNOXVILLE HARPER INFINITI INC 877 870 8052 MEMPHIS AUTONATION NISSAN MEMPHIS 901 759
9. infer circuit amperage while operating the solenoid The most common cause of these codes is unplugged connectors so start by look ing up locations if necessary and visually inspecting If there are no obviously disconnected components there are numerous ways to test the circuit including the easy tests outlined in the service manual However checking circuit voltage and amperage with an oscilloscope will yield the most information in the quickest possible way Note If the ECM is not commanding the solenoid be sure to clear the codes and check solenoid resistance before jumping to any conclusions The ECM may stop attempt ing to command a solenoid when there is a known prob lem Overload the driver once shame on the solenoid Overload the driver twice shame on the ECU CVTCS Related Problems We ve now covered what CVTCS does the theory behind it the electrical hydraulic and mechanical compo nents involved with CVTCS and their functions and a bit of the self diagnostic logic that monitors the system func tion Now let s take a look at a few CVTCS related prob lems that might roll through your shop s door The idle is smooth but power over 3 500 rpm is poor This is the most common symptom when the cam tim ing is fixed in the retarded position Valve overlap is mini mal which is great for a smooth idle but awful for higher rpm output There could be a problem with the IVT sole noid winding or wiring coupled with
10. my remote By default the Intelligent Key system will flash the hazard lights and sound the horn when the customer locks or unlocks the vehicle If the customer doesn t want to make noise when getting home at night he or With many phones check the SETTINGS menu she may request that you turn the horn function off for BLUETOOTH and then set the phone to This is a very simple adjustment Using the Intelligent discoverable mode Key press the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons simultane ously on the remote for more than two seconds The same procedure will reverse the behavior When turn ing off the horn the hazard lights will flash three times to indicate the change When turning the horn back on the hazard lights will flash and the horn chirps once You may also be able to add value to your services by taking note of the keyless entry behavior The cus tomer may be wondering why the horn stopped chirp ing but might think the change will be expensive to diagnose and repair Let him or her know it s an easy fix Remember it s the little things that keep customers coming back My Nissan s GPS maps need to be updated GPS navigation is very important to many customers Nissan navigation systems are true GPSs that use satellite positioning and an offline map database This has its advantages over other GPSs found on smart phones Nissan Navigation will work without internet or cellular data connectivity unlike the smart phones Th
11. the other components of the strut assembly or to pin point a noise Further In Depth Inspection and Road Testing The strut top mount can wear out Check if the strut top s bearing is seizing which you may feel as binding stiffness or a notchy steering sensation You may also hear a chirp or similar noise By design the strut assem bly must rotate with the turning of the suspension and the strut top bearing allows the strut spring and seat to rotate without moving the entirety of the metal top mount If you suspect the noise is coming from the strut confirm this by feeling the top mount for vibration while a helper turns the steering wheel Second the rubber portion of the strut top mount will weaken just like a motor mount When this happens the top of the strut piston can clatter against the metal of the surrounding mount Inspect for cracking and tearing near the bearing It is just as easy to replace the strut top mount during strut reassembly so pay close attention to the con dition of the top mount when determining a strut repair When it comes time for repair use Genuine Nissan parts Because you wouldn t choose the cheapest low quality parts for the customers Nissan wheel bearings for example you also shouldn t choose the lowest quality strut top mount Aftermarket strut top mounts will often use inferior materials in the rubber that will tear again If the vehicle is on a lift you can inspect the struts for ev
12. the pistons traveling in the cylinders to rotational circular motion that eventually will be used to power the wheels and move the car down the road In a four stroke engine the piston is not performing the same function on every run up and down the cylinder Typically the tour stroke cycle is described as starting with the intake stroke but when speaking about valve tim ing its much easier to start with the power stroke The rea son is that valve overlap a key event we ll discuss in detail later is moved to the center of the cycle Let s review the four stroke cycle Combustion Power Stroke 0 180 degrees crankshaft rotation the burning and rapid expansionof air and fuel pushes the piston from TDC to BDC 0 90 degrees camshaft rotation the camshaft lobes are facing away from the lifter and the valve springs hold the valves closed the combustion chamber is sealed Exhaust Stroke 180 360 degrees crankshaft rotation the piston travels front BDC to TDC 90 180 degrees camshaft rotation the exhaust valve is opened allowing the spent charge to escape from the combustion chamber Intake Stroke 360 540 degrees crankshaft rotation the piston travels from TDC to BDC 180 270 degrees camshaft rotation the intake valve opens allowing a fresh charge of air and fuel to fill the cylinder Compression Stroke 540 720 degrees crankshaft rotation the piston travels from BDC to TDC 270 360 degrees camsha
13. 000 CHICAGO MID CITY NISSAN INC 888 635 5652 CHICAGO WESTERN AVENUE NISSAN 773 776 8200 COUNTRYSIDE CONTINENTAL MOTORS INC 708 354 3745 CRYSTAL LAKE JIM M LADY NISSAN 815 459 2296 DOWNERS GROVE BILL KAY S DOWNERS GROVE 630 969 3200 ELGIN MCGRATH NISSAN INC 847 695 6700 EVANSTON THE AUTOBARN NISSAN 847 570 3077 GURNEE ROSEN NISSAN OF GURNEE 847 856 0644 MATTESON HAWKINSON NISSAN LLC 708 720 2185 MELROSE PARK AL PIEMONTE NISSAN INC 708 343 6669 NAPERVILLE INFINITI OF NAPERVILLE 866 874 6346 NILES STAR NISSAN INC 800 421 1947 NORTH AURORA GERALD NISSAN OF N AURORA 630 907 0867 0 FALLON AUFFENBERG NISSAN 618 622 4646 OAK LAWN KELLY NISSAN INC 708 425 6659 ORLAND PARK INFINITI OF ORLAND PARK 708 403 4700 PEORIA UFTRING NISSAN INC 309 690 6230 SKOKIE MARTIN NISSAN 847 967 2299 SOUTH HOLLAND NISSAN OF SOUTH HOLLAND 800 696 4772 ST CHARLES NISSAN OF ST CHARLES 630 584 2489 INDIANA FISHERS BUTLER NISSAN 866 237 0569 INDIANAPOLIS ANDY MOHR NISSAN INC 317 298 2015 INDIANAPOLIS DREYER amp REINBOLD INFINITI 317 573 4291 INDIANAPOLIS ED MARTIN NISSAN 800 731 0228 INDIANAPOLIS HUBLER NISSAN INC 800 960 9811 INDIANAPOLIS TOM WOOD NISSAN INC 317 688 6222 IOWA DES MOINES HUMMEL S NISSAN 515 251 8115 DES MOINES WILLIS INFINITI 800 373 1836 SIOUX CITY BILLION NISSAN SIOUX C
14. 6100 MEMPHIS JIM KERAS NISSAN INC 901 373 2800 MURFREESBORO NISSAN OF MURFREESBORO 615 893 0252 NASHVILLE DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE NISSAN 615 248 5110 SHELBYVILLE VICTORY NISSAN SOUTH 931 488 3286 TEXAS ARLINGTON DON DAVIS NISSAN INC 817 588 5510 AUSTIN AUSTIN INFINITI INC 512 454 6338 AUSTIN SOUTH POINT NISSAN 512 444 4962 AUSTIN TOWN NORTH NISSAN 800 251 7278 BEDFORD GRUBBS NISSAN 817 268 8930 BROWNSVILLE CHARLIE CLARK NISSAN BRWN 956 214 2550 BURLESON NISSAN OF BURLESON 817 484 3540 CONROE STREATER SMITH NISSAN 936 523 2142 CORINTH ORR NISSAN OF CORINTH 866 360 4763 CORPUS CHRISTI ED HICKS NISSAN LTD 361 654 8561 DALLAS CLAY COOLEY NISSAN 972 709 2000 EL PASO CASA NISSAN INC 915 779 3261 EL PASO HOY FOX INFINITI 915 772 3256 EULESS GRUBBS INFINITI LTD 817 359 4114 FORT WORTH NISSAN OF FORT WORTH 817 696 4886 GRAPEVINE TEXAS NISSAN OF GRAPEVINE 817 601 3563 HOUSTON BAKER NISSAN NORTH 281 890 0875 HOUSTON BAKER NISSAN SOUTH 713 349 6174 HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE INFINITI 713 589 4013 HOUSTON MCDAVID NISSAN 713 941 0400 HOUSTON MOSSY NISSAN 281 589 5309 HOUSTON SOUTHWEST INFINITI 713 981 5812 HOUSTON TOM PEACOCK NISSAN 281 230 4367 HUMBLE ROBBINS NISSAN 281 446 3181 IRVING AUTONATION NISSAN IRVING 972 438 4848 LEAGUE CITY CLEAR LAKE NISSAN 281 557 5450 LONGVIEW PATTE
15. 8 632 3042 WEST PALM BEACH INFINITI OF PALM BEACHES 888 229 4132 WINTER HAVEN HILL NISSAN INC 863 595 2434 GEORGIA BOGART NISSAN OF ATHENS 706 549 6600 BUFORD SUTHERLIN NISSAN MALL GA 678 714 1062 CHAMBLEE CAPITOL CITY NISSAN LLC 770 457 4441 COLUMBUS HEADQUARTER NISS COLUMBUS 706 225 8100 CONYERS CONYERS NISSAN 770 929 8432 DECATUR NALLEY NISSAN 404 292 4774 DULUTH GWINNETT PLACE NISSAN 770 813 6770 DULUTH INFINITI OF GWINNETT 800 249 7301 GAINESVILLE CARRIAGE NISSAN 678 717 0440 KENNESAW TOWN CENTER NISSAN 770 423 7469 LILBURN STONE MOUNTAIN NISSAN 678 252 3111 MACON PAUL WALSH NISSAN INC 478 784 1991 MARIETTA AUTONATION NISSAN MARIETT 770 421 8639 MORROW NISSAN SOUTH 770 968 1360 ROME HERITAGE NISSAN 706 295 0525 ROSWELL ROSWELL INF OF N ATLANTA 770 625 8500 UNION CITY INFINITI OF SOUTH ATLANTA 678 369 6074 UNION CITY NISSAN SOUTH UNION CITY 770 306 9817 HAWAII HONOLULU INFINITI OF HONOLULU 888 836 7753 HONOLULU NEW CITY NISSAN 808 545 3111 LIHUE KUHIO NISSAN 808 245 0525 WAIPAHU TONY NISSAN 808 680 7140 IDAHO POST FALLS FINDLAY NISSAN 208 618 5005 ILLINOIS ARLINGTON HEIGHTS ARLINGTON NISSAN ARLINGTN 847 590 0154 BARRINGTON MOTOR WERKS INFINITI INC 888 568 3140 CENTRALIA MONKEN DG CR PL JP NISSAN 618 545 5100 CHICAGO BERMAN S INFINITI CHICAGO 312 476 8
16. CROSSROADS NISSAN HICKORY 828 324 5040 MATTHEWS INFINITI OF CHARLOTTE 704 815 1018 RALEIGH CROSSROADS INFINITI INC 919 981 5656 RALEIGH SOUTHERN STATES NISSAN 888 998 0044 SANFORD CROSSROADS NISSAN 877 399 4830 STATESVILLE CLASSIC NISSAN STATESVILL 704 872 8500 WAKE FOREST CROSSROADS NIS WAKE FRST 919 435 5740 WILMINGTON CAPITAL NISSAN WILMINGTON 910 392 4300 WINSTON SALEM MODERN INF WINSTON SALEM 888 232 4118 WINSTON SALEM MODERN NISSAN LLC 336 744 2142 OHIO AKRON FRED MARTIN NISSAN LLC 330 644 8888 CHILLICOTHE NOURSE NISSAN 740 773 7913 CINCINNATI INFINITI OF CINCINNATI 513 583 1200 DUBLIN INFINITI OF COLUMBUS LLC 614 793 2481 HILLIARD BUCKEYE NISSAN INC 614 771 2370 MASSILLON WAIKEM NISSAN INC 800 274 0157 MAYFIELD HEIGHTS GANLEY NISSAN INC 440 449 9500 MEDINA KEN GANLEY NISSAN INC 330 721 0509 MIDDLEBURG HTS NISSAN OF MIDDLEBURG HTS 440 884 7800 STREETSBORO CLASSIC NISSAN 330 422 7300 TOLEDO YARK NISSAN 419 842 7532 OKLAHOMA BROKEN ARROW NELSON NISSAN 877 910 4646 OKLAHOMA CITY BOB HOWARD NISSAN INC 405 943 9555 OKLAHOMA CITY BOB MOORE INFINITI INC 405 748 8030 OKLAHOMA CITY HUDIBURG NISSAN L L C 405 632 0715 TULSA BOB MOORE NISSAN OF TULSA 918 628 1495 TULSA JACKIE COOPER NISSAN 918 392 9832 OREGON EUGENE LITHIA NISSAN OF EUGENE 541 686 2218 GLADSTONE
17. DLANDS METRO NISSAN OF REDLANDS 888 505 9211 REDWOOD CITY BOARDWALK NISSAN 650 364 0100 REDWOOD CITY PENINSULA INFINITI LLC 650 569 4228 RICHMOND HANLEES HILLTOP NISSAN 510 222 4900 RIVERSIDE INFINITI OF RIVERSIDE 951 324 8282 RIVERSIDE RACEWAY NISSAN 951 571 9300 RIVERSIDE RIVERSIDE INFINITI 800 919 8130 RIVERSIDE RIVERSIDE NISSAN 951 688 9420 ROSEVILLE FUTURE NISSAN INC 916 677 5251 ROSEVILLE SACRAMENTO INFINITI INC 916 782 2253 SACRAMENTO MAITA S NISSAN SACRAMENTO 916 486 8743 SAN BERNARDINO NISSAN OF SAN BERNARDINO 877 331 3647 SAN DIEGO KEARNY MESA INFINITI 858 573 1755 SAN DIEGO MOSSY NISSAN KEARNY MESA 858 565 4411 SAN DIEGO PACIFIC NISSAN 800 365 6429 SAN FRANCISCO INFINITI SAN FRANCISCO 415 500 8100 SAN FRANCISCO NISSAN SAN FRANCISCO 415 500 8000 SAN JOSE BESHOFF INFINITI 408 531 3028 SAN JOSE PREMIER NISSAN 408 978 4580 SAN LEANDRO SAN LEANDRO NISSAN 510 347 3003 SAN LUIS OBISPO COAST NISSAN 805 786 2928 SAN RAFAEL INFINITI OF MARIN 415 526 2400 SANTA CLARA FRONTIER INFINITI 408 243 4355 SANTA CLARA STEVENS CREEK NISSAN 408 557 5549 SANTA CRUZ SANTA CRUZ NISSAN 831 426 5100 SANTA MARIA SANTA MARIA NISSAN 805 925 0077 SANTA MONICA SANTA MONICA INFINITI 310 828 4424 SANTA ROSA NISSAN OF SANTA ROSA 707 545 4500 SELMA SELMA NISSAN 559 891 2896 SHERMAN OAKS INFINIT
18. E BELT NISSAN KEYPORT 732 264 4364 MAPLE SHADE HOLMAN INFINITI 800 523 0285 NEPTUNE SANSONE JR S 66 NISSAN 800 274 7121 NORTH PLAINFIELD NORTH PLAINFIELD NISSAN 800 311 4663 SOUTH BRUNSWICK ACME NISSAN 800 367 0269 STANHOPE LYNNES NISSAN WEST INC 800 245 9590 TOMS RIVER PINE BELT AUTOMOTIVE INC 732 349 6878 TURNERSVILLE NISSAN OF TURNERSVILLE 800 883 0003 WOODBURY WOODBURY NISSAN INC 856 853 8176 NEW MEXICO ALBUQUERQUE GARCIA INFINITI 505 217 3002 ALBUQUERQUE MELLOY NISSAN 505 266 8588 ALBUQUERQUE RELIABLE NISSAN 505 897 6001 NEW YORK ALBANY ARMORY NISSAN INC 518 641 7672 ALBANY DESTINATION NISSAN 518 694 0929 AMHERST MIKE BARNEY NISSAN 716 833 6618 BAYSIDE STAR NISSAN INC 718 359 7454 BLAUVELT ROCKLAND NISSAN 845 358 3670 BROOKLYN BAY RIDGE NISSAN INC 718 238 4776 BROOKLYN KINGS INFINITI INC 718 646 3335 BROOKLYN KINGS NISSAN INC 718 934 3900 COHOES LIA INFINITI 518 738 0800 EAST ROCHESTER HOSELTON NISSAN INC 585 385 3560 GREAT NECK GREAT NECK NISSAN LLC 516 301 5155 GREENVALE BARON NISSAN INC 516 621 2299 HUNTINGTON STATIO NISSAN OF HUNTINGTON 631 439 7000 JACKSON HEIGHTS KOEPPEL NISSAN INC 718 898 7800 KINGSTON KINGSTON NISSAN 845 338 3100 LYNBROOK LEGACY INFINITI LTD 877 569 4634 MALTA NISSAN OF SARATOGA 518 886 4831 MANHASSET INFINITI OF
19. F ALBERTVILLE 256 878 4390 BESSEMER MOORE NISSAN 205 428 6314 BIRMINGHAM CROWN NISSAN 205 823 5266 BIRMINGHAM JIM BURKE NISSAN 205 278 5904 BIRMINGHAM SERRA NISSAN 205 856 2544 DAPHNE CHRIS MYERS NISSAN 251 626 5558 HUNTSVILLE LANDERS MCLARTY NISSAN 256 830 0266 MOBILE INFINITI OF MOBILE INC 251 478 7388 MOBILE PAT PECK NISSAN 251 470 5052 MONTGOMERY JACK INGRAM MOTORS INC 334 277 5700 ALASKA ANCHORAGE CONTINENTAL NISSAN ANCHOR 907 334 6230 ARIZONA AVONDALE AVONDALE NISSAN 888 856 3322 CHANDLER AUTONATION NIS CHANDLER 480 461 4358 MESA COULTER INFINITI 877 415 3521 MESA EARNHARDT S NISSAN SUPER 480 324 8880 MESA LARRY H MILLER NIS MESA 480 655 4060 PEORIA INFINITI OF PEORIA 623 583 5701 PEORIA PEORIA NISSAN 623 523 6250 PHOENIX ABC NISSAN 602 264 3666 PHOENIX INFINITI ON CAMELBACK 602 776 9800 PHOENIX MIDWAY NISSAN 602 866 6650 SCOTTSDALE INFINITI OF SCOTTSDALE 480 424 3211 SCOTTSDALE PINNACLE NISSAN 480 368 4050 TEMPE AUTONATION NISSAN TEMPE 480 598 6111 TUCSON INFINITI OF TUCSON 520 690 1500 TUCSON JIM CLICK NISSAN 520 884 4130 TUCSON THOROUGHBRED NISSAN 520 618 6500 ARKANSAS FAYETTEVILLE SUPERIOR NISSAN 479 442 4251 32 FORT SMITH SMITH NISSAN 419 648 1900 NO LITTLE ROCK NORTH LITTLE ROCK NISSAN 501 604 3955 CALIFORNIA ALHAMBRA ALHAMBRA NISSAN
20. FINITI MADISON 608 230 1429 MADISON ZIMBRICK NISSAN 608 241 1122 MILWAUKEE ROSEN NISSAN INC 414 282 6888 Nissan Tech News 35 THE RIGHT PART FOR THE JOB For newer vehicles and for customers who insist on using parts engineered for their exact vehicle it s always recommended to use the original equipment OE part OE parts from Nissan meet all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards FMVSS to deliver optimal performance for each specific application But for customers with older vehicles or for customers who are very p price conscious an OE part may prove too costly Fortunately E there is a high quality solution Nissan s new high quality line of brake parts can help retain this customer base and keep them from migrating to independent repair shops Nissan Value Advantage brake parts can help increase retention win customers back from the independent repair shops and increase profits at the dealership Tight Lateral Runout Rotor runout should be checked on the vehicle and not the brake lathe as the rotor may run true on the lathe but not the vehicle A runout of 005 can result in pedal pulsation or brake noise and many competitive Aftermarket rotors exceed 005 Nissan Value Advantage brake rotors are ready to install out of the box with no turning required because they have a lateral runout of 004 or less Excessive runout can cause friction material transfer after 5 000 7 000 miles which can
21. GLADSTONE NISSAN 503 723 2070 MEDFORD LITHIA NISSAN 541 774 8416 PORTLAND BEAVERTON INFINITI 503 526 5302 TROUTDALE NISSAN OF GRESHAM 503 405 9520 PENNSYLVANIA Allentown ROTHROCK MOTOR SALES INC 484 223 0596 ARDMORE INFINITI OF ARDMORE 610 896 4400 BEAVER FALLS BEAVER COUNTY NISSAN 724 847 4800 CONCORDVILLE CONCORDVILLE NISSAN 610 459 9135 CONSHOHOCKEN CONICELLI NISSAN 800 845 0999 DOYLESTOWN FRED BEANS NISSAN DOYLEST 888 842 8829 ERIE PORRECO NISSAN INC 814 860 8377 EXTON EXTON NISSAN 610 594 7065 FAIRLESS HILLS PERUZZI NISSAN 215 943 6200 FEASTERVILLE COLONIAL NISSAN INC 215 364 1800 HARRISBURG FAULKNER NISSAN INC 717 564 6714 JENKINTOWN FAULKNER NISSAN 215 887 7940 MECHANICSBURG BRENNER NISSAN 800 396 8054 MECHANICSBURG INFINITI OF MECHANICSBURG 717 691 8900 MONTGOMERYVILLE MONTGOMERYVILLE NISSAN 888 430 2929 MOON TOWNSHIP WEST HILLS NISSAN 412 262 1403 MUNCY ALEXANDER NISSAN INC 570 326 5127 PHILADELPHIA CHAPMAN NISSAN LLC 215 492 8900 PITTSBURGH COCHRAN NISSAN SOUTH HILL 412 343 3200 PITTSBURGH PITTSBURGH EAST NISSAN 412 823 0101 PLEASANT HILLS BOWSER NISSAN 888 455 2377 SCRANTON TOM HESSER NISSAN LLC 866 950 2277 STATE COLLEGE NISSAN OF STATE COLLEGE 814 206 0901 WEST CHESTER INFINITI OF WEST CHESTER 484 885 2275 WEXFORD WRIGHT AUTOMOTIVE GROUP 724 935 4646
22. I INC 248 442 3560 OKEMOS LANSING NISSAN 517 827 0273 TRAVERSE CITY TRAVERSE CITY AUTO PLAZA 800 852 6475 TROY SUBURBAN INFINITI OF TROY 248 731 3400 TROY SUBURBAN NISSAN OF TROY 248 649 2074 MINNESOTA BLOOMINGTON FELDMANN IMPORTS INC 952 837 6350 BLOOMINGTON LUTHER INF OF BLOOMINGTON 952 885 7050 BROOKLYN PARK BROOKLYN PARK AUTOMOTIVE 763 765 1562 BURNSVILLE WALSER NISSAN 952 898 7306 GOLDEN VALLEY JIM LUPIENT INFINITI 763 513 4715 INVER GROVE HEIGH LUTHER NISSAN 800 246 9984 MAPLEWOOD KLINE NISSAN 651 379 4325 34 MISSISSIPPI BRANDON GRAY DANIELS NISSAN BRAND 800 530 7989 GULFPORT PAT PECK NISSAN 228 864 6411 HATTIESBURG PETRO NISSAN 601 264 4411 JACKSON GRAY DANIELS NISSAN NORTH 601 899 7450 JACKSON HERRIN GEAR INFINITI INC 601 973 5816 TUPELO CARLOCK NISSAN OF TUPELO 800 808 6481 MISSOURI COLUMBIA JOE MACHENS NISSAN 573 443 1660 CREVE COEUR PLAZA INFINITI 314 301 1702 HAZELWOOD BOMMARITO NISSAN INC 314 731 8270 KANSAS CITY INFINITI OF KANSAS CITY 888 227 5301 KANSAS CITY RANDY REED NISSAN LLC 816 459 4800 KANSAS CITY STATE LINE NISSAN INC 816 942 4007 SAINT LOUIS LOU FUSZ MOTOR COMPANY 800 392 1372 SAINT LOUIS SUNTRUP NISSAN VOLKSWAGEN 314 892 7790 SAINT PETERS ST CHARLES NISSAN INC 636 441 4481 SPRINGFIELD JOHN YOUNGBLOOD MOTORS 417 882 3838 MONTANA BILLI
23. I OF VAN NUYS 818 374 4493 SHERMAN OAKS MILLER NISSAN INC 818 787 1270 SHERMAN OAKS NISSAN OF VAN NUYS 818 787 1270 SIGNAL HILL HOOMAN NISSAN LONG BEACH 800 973 3689 SIMI VALLEY FIRST NISSAN 805 526 5007 SUNNYVALE NISSAN SUNNYVALE 408 470 4150 TEMECULA QUALITY NISSAN TEMECULA 951 587 3772 THOUSAND OAKS NISSAN OF THOUSAND OAKS 888 705 4441 TORRANCE AUTONATION INF SOUTH BAY 310 517 0570 TUSTIN AUTONATION INF TUSTIN 714 832 6252 TUSTIN TUSTIN NISSAN 714 669 8282 VALENCIA NISSAN OF VALENCIA 866 751 0234 VICTORVILLE VALLEY HI NISSAN 888 293 7762 VISALIA NISSAN OF VISALIA 559 741 2274 WEST COVINA WEST COVINA NISSAN 626 388 9300 WESTLAKE VILLAGE INFINITI OF THOUSAND OAKS 805 230 8262 WESTMINSTER ORANGE COAST INFINITI 714 650 8585 WOODLAND HILLS WOODLAND HILLS NISSAN 818 577 2778 COLORADO AURORA INFINITI OF DENVER 303 671 2596 AURORA TYNAN S NISSAN INC 303 341 3214 CENTENNIAL AUTONATION NIS ARAPAHOE 303 790 7333 COLORADO SPRINGS SOUTH COLO SPGS NISSAN 719 550 3041 COLORADO SPRINGS WOODMEN NISSAN 719 234 1060 DENVER AUTONATION NISSAN 104 303 738 4330 GREELEY EHRLICH NISSAN 970 353 2065 HIGHLANDS RANCH LARRY H MILLER NISSAN 720 274 5243 HIGHLANDS RANCH MIKE WARD INFINITI 303 350 4300 LAKEWOOD EMPIRE LAKEWOOD NISSAN 303 232 3009 LITTLETON GO NISSAN SOUTHWEST 303 738 4330 CONNECTIC
24. ITY 712 255 0117 SIOUX CITY BILLION NISSAN SIOUX CITY 712 255 0117 KANSAS MERRIAM HENDRICK NISSAN KC 913 722 5195 OLATHE MCCARTHY OLATHE NISSAN 913 324 7381 WICHITA DAVIS MOORE NISSAN INC 316 681 6970 KENTUCKY LEXINGTON GLENN NISSAN LLC 859 263 5020 LOUISVILLE SAM SWOPE INFINITI 877 333 3410 LOUISIANA BATON ROUGE ALL STAR NISSAN L L C 225 272 9330 BATON ROUGE INFINITI OF BATON ROUGE 225 756 6199 HARVEY RAY BRANDT NISSAN INC 504 363 1918 METAIRIE PREMIER NISSAN METAIRIE 504 455 5880 METAIRIE RAY BRANDT INF METAIRIE 504 832 2005 MAINE SOUTH PORTLAND BERLIN CITY NISSAN 207 774 1429 MARYLAND ANNAPOLIS SHEEHY INFINITI ANNAPOLIS 888 288 5162 BALTIMORE ANTWERPEN SECURITY NISSAN 410 298 5369 BALTIMORE BOB BELL CHEVROLET NISSAN 410 288 7442 BEL AIR BEL AIR NISSAN 410 879 1133 BOWIE NISSAN OF BOWIE 301 867 6150 CLARKSVILLE ANTWERPEN NISSAN INC 866 226 4930 COLLEGE PARK DARCARS NISSAN COLLEGE PK 301 441 8000 ELLICOTT CITY JBA INFINITI ELLICOTT CTY 410 480 1000 ELLICOTT CITY NORRIS NISSAN WEST 443 549 1260 FREDERICK YOUNGER NISSAN FREDERICK 301 662 4800 GERMANTOWN CRISWELL NISSAN 301 670 3900 GLEN BURNIE SHEEHY NISSAN 877 478 3539 LAUREL TISCHER NISSAN 800 288 6983 MARLOW HEIGHTS PASSPORT NIS MARLOW HGTS 301 423 8400 ROCKVILLE DARCARS NISSAN 301 461 4997 SALISBURY POHANKA NISSA
25. MANHASSET 866 382 2266 MASSAPEQUA INFINITI OF MASSAPEQUA 516 797 5200 MT KISCO JIM HARTE NISSAN INC 914 242 3990 NEW YORK INFINITI OF MANHATTAN INC 212 315 0700 OZONE PARK NISSAN OF QUEENS 877 259 2886 PATCHOGUE NISSAN 112 SALES CORP 631 289 9070 PORT CHESTER NISSAN CITY PORT CHESTER 914 937 1777 RIVERHEAD RIVERHEAD AUTO MALL LTD 631 369 0111 SAINT JAMES COMPETITION INFINITI 631 361 3376 SAINT JAMES SMITHTOWN NISSAN INC 631 361 9560 SCHENECTADY LIA NISSAN 518 370 2121 SEAFORD MASSAPEQUA NISSAN 631 842 5320 STATEN ISLAND S G HYLAN MOTORS CORP 718 447 3863 SYOSSET LEGEND NISSAN LTD 516 496 7385 WEST ISLIP ATLANTIC NISSAN SUPERSTOR 631 587 2766 WESTBURY ADVANTAGE NISSAN 516 935 1813 WHITE PLAINS PEPE INFINITI INC 800 344 7660 YONKERS CENTRAL AVENUE NISSAN INC 914 961 3900 YORKTOWN HEIGHTS CURRY NISSAN 914 737 3500 NORTH CAROLINA APEX CROSSROADS INFINITI SOUTH 919 629 8731 CARY LEITH NISSAN 919 589 0029 CHARLOTTE EAST CHARLOTTE NISSAN 704 535 4012 CHARLOTTE SCOTT CLARK NISSAN 704 552 9191 CORNELIUS LAKE NORMAN INFINITI 704 237 8008 CORNELIUS MODERN NISSAN LAKE NORMAN 704 237 5100 DURHAM MICHAEL JORDAN NISSAN 919 489 3800 ELIZABETH CITY ALLIANCE NISSAN 252 331 1107 FAYETTEVILLE FRED ANDERSON NISSAN FAY 910 323 4400 GREENSBORO MODERN INFINITI LLC 336 852 7377 HICKORY
26. N SALISBURY 410 548 4704 SILVER SPRING HERB GORDON NISSAN 301 890 3055 TIMONIUM NATIONWIDE INF TIMONIUM 410 561 1000 TIMONIUM NATIONWIDE MOTOR SLS CORP 410 252 5834 WALDORF SHEEHY NISSAN OF WALDORF 301 843 5300 MASSACHUSETTS AUBURN BERTERA NISSAN INC 508 832 9611 BEVERLY ROLAND D KELLY NISSAN 978 767 4816 BOURNE NISSAN OF BOURNE 508 759 4400 BROCKTON NISSAN 24 508 513 1869 Nissan Tech News 33 DANVERS KELLY INFINITI 866 883 7093 HYANNIS BALISE NISSAN OF CAPE COD 508 771 3636 KINGSTON SULLIVAN BROS NISSAN L M 781 585 7500 LANCASTER RON BOUCHARD S NISSAN 978 345 1800 LYNNFIELD KELLY NISSAN OF LYNNFIELD 866 979 4250 MEDFORD COLONIAL NISSAN MEDFORD 781 395 5300 MILFORD MILFORD NISSAN 508 422 8000 NORTH ATTLEBORO NISSAN VILLGE N ATTLEBORO 888 309 0980 NORTH DARTMOUTH NISSAN WORLD OF DARTMOUTH 508 996 3325 NORWOOD CLAY NISSAN 781 326 1500 NORWOOD INFINITI OF NORWOOD 888 340 4442 RAYNHAM MASTRIA NISSAN INC 800 248 2458 TEWKSBURY AUTOFAIR NISSAN TEWKSBURY 978 746 2500 TEWKSBURY IRA NISSAN TEWKSBURY 978 746 2500 WEST SPRINGFIELD JERRY ROME NISSAN 413 746 2269 MICHIGAN FARMINGTON HILLS SUBURBAN NISSAN FARM HILL 800 242 8425 GRAND RAPIDS PFEIFFER INFINITI INC 616 940 8992 KALAMAZOO COLE NISSAN 269 342 9800 KENTWOOD FOX NISSAN GRAND RAPIDS 616 719 5750 NOVI SUBURBAN INFINIT
27. NGS BILLINGS NISSAN LLC 406 294 1259 MISSOULA MISSOULA NISSAN HYUNDAI 406 721 1100 NEBRASKA ELKHORN INFINITI OF OMAHA 402 592 2200 OMAHA NISSAN OF OMAHA LLC 402 493 1945 NEVADA HENDERSON HENDERSON NISSAN 702 558 5974 LAS VEGAS AUTONATION NIS LAS VEGAS 702 262 0540 LAS VEGAS PARK PLACE INFINITI 702 802 4231 LAS VEGAS PLANET NISSAN 702 839 6138 LAS VEGAS UNITED NISSAN 702 207 8032 NEW HAMPSHIRE MANCHESTER TEAM NISSAN INC 603 634 4442 NASHUA INFINITI OF NASHUA 603 888 2446 NASHUA PETER S AUTO SALES INC 603 579 5205 PORTSMOUTH PORT CITY NISSAN INC 603 431 6500 Nissan Tech News SWANZEY NISSAN OF KEENE INC 603 357 7945 NEW JERSEY AVENEL SANSONE S ROUTE 1 NISSAN 732 815 2525 BLOOMFIELD LYNNES NISSAN CITY INC 973 743 8387 BRIDGEWATER BRIDGEWATER NISSAN 908 722 3600 BUTLER ROUTE 23 NISSAN L L C 888 393 4861 CHERRY HILL CHERRY HILL NISSAN INC 856 667 8010 CLIFTON FETTE INFINITI L L C 973 743 3100 ENGLEWOOD INFINITI OF ENGLEWOOD LLC 800 969 2204 FLEMINGTON FLEMINGTON INFINITI 800 218 1437 FLEMINGTON FLEMINGTON NISSAN 800 381 9113 FREEHOLD DCH FREEHOLD NISSAN 732 780 4660 HAINESPORT CLASSIC CARS NISSAN INC 609 267 2886 HASBROUCK HEIGHTS MEADOWLANDS NISSAN 888 935 7799 HILLSIDE ROUTE 22 NISSAN INC 908 964 8700 JERSEY CITY HUDSON NISSAN 201 435 2003 KEYPORT PIN
28. R DOOR DOOR BODY UNLOCK LOCK UNLOCK CONTROL OUT DR OUT ALL ege MODULE x A A Y Y Y G W Y R Y R G R Vi Doo mem ER H ls 20 G W Y R G R Y R G R Y R G R Y R G R Y R G R G R Y R e E E B106 zs Be i B A pA 0150 T G R Y R G R Y R G R Y R Scan z e e LOCK UNLOCK oon UNLOCK BS bei UNLOCK B Lock Y nie M ACTUATOR d ACTUATOR M actuator RH LH Y RH ACTUATOR LOCK Kole GET LOCK ma 1 Wiring diagrams contain more detail than schematics Schematics provide a quick conceptual overview whereas diagrams include information like wire color connectors and terminal numbers Nissan Tech News 23 Nissan Power Door Locks Jumpers and power probes are unnecessary and can cause damage Using the correct tool saves time aggravation and prevents damage Nissan Tech News testing but it would require two separate test lead configurations and four tests whereas checking the between the two pins requires only one lead configura tion and two tests Every lead change and retest intro duces the possibility of a testing error or a change in circuit performance It makes sense to see as much as you can with every setup and test The best way to test a circuit or its components is almost always as a complete live circuit using a volt meter or oscilloscope In other words nothing should be disconnected or unplugged from the circu
29. RICHMOND 804 518 1888 CHRISTIANSBURG NEW RIVER NISSAN INC 540 382 9697 FALLS CHURCH KOONS NISSAN 703 241 1000 FOREST LYNCHBURG NISSAN INC 434 385 7733 HAMPTON POMOCO NISSAN OF HAMPTON 757 838 6111 MANASSAS SHEEHY NISSAN OF MANASSAS 703 361 0377 MECHANICSVILLE SHEEHY NISSAN MECHANICS 804 417 1012 MIDLOTHIAN PENCE NISSAN 804 378 3000 NEWPORT NEWS NISSAN OF NEWPORT NEWS 757 369 6600 NORFOLK CHARLES BARKER NISSAN 757 353 4878 RICHMOND PEARSON INFINITI 804 527 0300 RICHMOND SHEEHY NISSAN OF RICHMOND 804 346 4200 ROANOKE FIRST TEAM NISSAN 540 362 4800 SPRINGFIELD SHEEHY NISSAN SPRINGFIELD 703 922 2223 VIENNA INFINITI OF TYSONS CORNER 800 441 1291 VIRGINIA BEACH CHARLES BARKER INFINITI 757 437 4014 VIRGINIA BEACH HALL NISSAN VIRGINIA BCH 866 930 7644 WOODBRIDGE COWLES NISSAN 866 830 1688 Wytheville BLUE RIDGE NISSAN 276 228 8621 WASHINGTON BELLEVUE NISSAN OF THE EASTSIDE 425 462 9074 EVERETT MAGIC NISSAN OF EVERETT 425 347 5763 FIFE INFINITI TACOMA AT FIFE 253 231 4310 KIRKLAND INFINITI OF KIRKLAND 425 602 7205 OLYMPIA OLYMPIA NISSAN 888 713 0195 RENTON YOUNKER NISSAN 425 251 8107 SPOKANE WENDLE NISSAN 509 468 4047 WISCONSIN APPLETON BERGSTROM NISSAN APPLETON 920 749 3232 GREEN BAY GANDRUD NISSAN 800 242 2844 GREENFIELD GORDIE BOUCHER NISSAN 414 543 1234 MADISON ZIMBRICK IN
30. RSON NISSAN LONGVIEW 903 758 4135 MCALLEN BERT OGDEN NISSAN 956 631 6666 MCKINNEY NISSAN OF MCKINNEY 866 742 0297 MESQUITE TROPHY NISSAN 866 831 2622 PLANO CREST INFINITI 972 516 2314 RICHARDSON COURTESY NISSAN 972 644 3942 ROUND ROCK ROUND ROCK NISSAN 512 244 8525 SAN ANTONIO ANCIRA NISSAN INC 800 508 1117 SAN ANTONIO GUNN INFINITI LTD 210 824 6152 SAN ANTONIO GUNN NISSAN LTD 210 494 4760 SAN ANTONIO INGRAM PARK NISSAN 210 681 6017 TEXARKANA PETE MANKINS INC 903 793 5661 TOMBALL FRED HAAS NISSAN 281 516 6700 TYLER PELTIER NISSAN 903 534 8934 WEATHERFORD SOUTHWEST NISSAN 817 565 1170 UTAH MURRAY TIM DAHLE INFINITI 800 848 4070 MURRAY TIM DAHLE NISSAN 801 269 6420 OREM KEN GARFF NISSAN OF OREM 801 494 8694 RIVERDALE KEN GARFF NISSAN RIVERDAL 801 627 6762 SALT LAKE CITY KEN GARFF NISSAN OF SL 801 532 1443 SANDY TIM DAHLE NISSAN OF SANDY 801 495 3892 VERMONT SOUTH BURLINGTON FREEDOM NISSAN INC 802 846 0210 VIRGINIA ALEXANDRIA PASSPORT INFINITI ALEXAND 703 461 1500 ALEXANDRIA PASSPORT NIS ALEXANDRIA 703 823 9011 CHANTILLY INFINITI OF CHANTILLY 703 322 3629 CHANTILLY NISSAN OF CHANTILLY 800 724 9350 CHARLOTTESVILLE COLONIAL NISSAN 434 951 1062 CHESAPEAKE HALL NISSAN CHESAPEAKE 757 673 8003 CHESAPEAKE NISSAN OF CHESAPEAKE LLC 757 436 4900 CHESTER PRIORITY NISSAN
31. UT HARTFORD HARTE INFINITI INC 877 791 7276 HARTFORD HARTE NISSAN INC 860 541 6942 MANCHESTER DECORMIER MOTOR SALES INC 860 643 4165 MIDDLEBURY COUNTY LINE NISSAN 203 758 8221 MIDDLETOWN MIDDLETOWN NISSAN LLC 860 632 6400 MILFORD NAPOLI NISSAN 203 877 5607 NORTH HAVEN EXECUTIVE NISSAN 888 479 5890 SHELTON D ADDARIO NISSAN 800 998 6978 TORRINGTON ALFANO NISSAN 860 482 5555 WEST HAVEN GEORGE HARTE NISSAN INC 203 389 5701 WEST HAVEN GEORGE HARTE NISSAN INC 203 389 5701 WEST SIMSBURY HOFFMAN NISSAN 860 658 3340 WILTON BRUCE BENNETT NISSAN 203 544 8371 DELAWARE NEW CASTLE SHERIDAN NISSAN L L C 302 326 6134 NEWARK PORTER INFINITI 302 368 6305 NEWARK PORTER NISSAN 302 368 6317 FLORIDA CLEARWATER AUTONATION NIS CLEARWATER 727 507 3200 CLEARWATER LOKEY MOTOR COMPANY 121 374 2317 CLEARWATER LOKEY NISSAN 727 450 7989 COCONUT CREEK INFINITI OF COCONUT CREEK 954 861 6117 CORAL SPRINGS CORAL SPRINGS NISSAN INC 954 752 9595 DAYTONA BEACH DAYTONA NISSAN 386 274 6825 DELAND DELAND NISSAN 386 734 3003 FORT LAUDERDALE AUTONATION NISSAN FT LAUD 954 524 2105 FORT MYERS SUTHERLIN NISSAN 239 267 1359 FORT PIERCE GRIECO NISSAN 772 464 4645 GAINESVILLE GAINESVILLE NISSAN 352 371 2023 JACKSONVILLE ATLANTIC INFINITI INC 800 642 0200 JACKSONVILLE AUTONATION NISSAN JACKSON 866 668 8933
32. a MIL and P0075 or POO81 IVT solenoid codes Or there could be a mechanical problem with the solenoid or the camshaft sprocket coupled with a POO11 or POO12 The idle is rough but the engine runs great at higher rpm As you might have guessed the cam timing may be advanced all the time Valve overlap is too high at idle and there is not much inertia to the slow moving intake and exhaust charges to keep things flowing in the right direc tion while both valves are open Poor cylinder filling and charge dilution prevent efficient combustion at idle You might find POO11 or POO12 codes or misfire codes Misfire codes on cylinders 1 3 and 5 BANK 1 There are only so many things that will affect all of the cylinders on one bank but not the other and most of them are pretty exotic Poorly cast aftermarket exhaust mani folds it happens an unusual vacuum leak maybe wiring for an injector rail However before looking to the exotic causes check the basics In this case cam timing would be Suspect 1 Remember that on vehicles with CVTCS the timing marks may line up even though the actual intake cam timing is l acthva Tast VIT ASSIGN ANGLE Wie wccordirg qe the fohowirg procedures e E There is also a CONSULT Active Test available on some models that allows you to change the cam angle command while watching the INT V TIM PIDs 30 off The CONSULT is usually the quickest way to check cam timing fol
33. adversely affect pulsation Proper Balance Excessive vibration in rotating rotors can cause unacceptable levels of noise and reduce the life of the rotor 10096 validation ensures proper balance and minimizes vibration Nissan Value Advantage brake rotors meet OE requirements and are mill balanced to 2 inch ounces Many competitive Aftermarket rotors can exceed 5 inch ounces Minimal Thickness Variation Brake pads must contact the rotor flatly during braking to avoid pedal pulsation As little as 0 0005 inches of thickness variation can result in pedal pulsation and noise Nissan Value Advantage brake rotors have a thickness variation of 0 0004 inches or less helping the rotor turn as true as possible inside the caliper resulting in fewer pulsation issues Nissan tha Nissan Brand Symbol SHIFT tagline Nissan model names and Value Advantage Nissan trademarks Always wear your seat belt and please don t drink and drive 2012 Nissan North America Inc VALUE ADVANTAGE
34. al engineering by installing an aftermarket strut company s attempt at duplication oome technicians may argue that an alignment is unnecessary after strut replacement but let s explore why you should recommend one for your Nissan cus A pair of locking pliers can keep the spring from sliding when compressed Nissan Tech News to prevent the winch from unwinding too quickly tomers The first angle that must be adjusted during a routine alignment is camber specifically at the rear If you replace front or rear struts you will necessarily change the camber and by changing the camber you will likewise change the toe Errors or variations can occur when reinstalling the eccentric bolts even if you attempt to mark the original location Like many things in the automotive repair industry it s better to do the job right than to do the job over again Make a Difference for the Customer There is a typically a dramatic and noticeable change in the ride and handling of vehicles that receive new Genuine Nissan struts Customers will feel like their cars just came off the showroom floor again Nothing from the aftermarket can restore that same feeling despite all the marketing By the same token save yourself the hassle and installation headaches by using the correct parts to save time and provide reassurance that the job has been done properly On this spring compressing tool a socket can provide an additional level of safety I
35. at higher rpm But if the intake valve is opened earlier won t the piston still be coming up and cause flow in the wrong direction Yes the piston is still coming up However due to the iner tia of charge the piston s push back will not halt the momentum of the flow and the earlier valve opening will result in a larger charge and better efficiency The optimal valve timing for an engine idling at 700 rpm will be very dif ferent from that for the same engine screaming down the freeway at WOT and 7 000 rpm CVICS changes the relationship between the cam sprocket and the camshaft To advance the cam timing the sprocket rotates the camshaft in the same direction as the cam is turning retard the cam timing the sprocket rotates the camshaft in the opposite the direction CVTCS most often uses hydraulic control to operate the sprocket although some engines use an electromagnetic retarder on the exhaust cam Before an engine is started there is no oil pressure available Therefore all hydraulical ly actuated cam sprockets use a spring activated locking pin to hold the cam in the fully retarded position when there is no oil pressure This can be useful to remember when diagnosing CVICS systems Oil pressure is necessary to advance the cam timing If there is no oil pressure the intake camshaft will not advance Hydraulically actuated sprockets use vanes and oil chambers to control the cam timing The outer portion of the sprocket has c
36. atter how solidly or flexibly built will wear out eventually A great way to test door wiring is to palpate it while cycling the locks If you can cause the lock to stop and start cycling by manipulating the flex conduit at the hinge find out what signal is being lost then check for broken wiring A voltage drop test can be used to find a wire with a break or a tenuous connection but it s not as satisfying as grabbing the wire on either side of the suspected break and pulling hard Unless you spend too much time at the gym a good wire cannot be stretched but a wire with a break will stretch and snap Once the problem has been found and repaired put the car back together as well or better than it was when it came in It s not uncommon to find butchered vapor barriers broken trim clips stripped screw holes and broken connector clips and harness retainers Be part of the solution not part of the problem Fix or replace all damaged components whether the damage happened during your encounter with the car or was caused by the last guy Pretend someone will be disas sembling the door and evaluating your work let their praise for the quality of your work be your reward A flat rate attitude may result in short term monetary gain However commitment to doing quality work pays in sense of pride and purpose and in the long run a good reputation and advancement ACM COL LOCH Ew e BEM cut One problem with speedy commun
37. ch reach over 6 5 million Nissan owners Also on May 1 2013 Nissan partnered with Cross Country to provide towing directly to Certified Shops When customers call 1 800 NIS SAN 1 to report that they have been in an accident Nissan will cover the expense to have their vehicles towed directly to a Certified Shop within 50 miles of the accident Becoming a member of the Nissan Certified Collision Repair Network allows shops to differentiate themselves in the marketplace As awareness of the network builds Nissan anticipates consumer preference of Certified ohops to grow MT courtesy North Haven Auto Body Robert J McSherry is the owner of North Haven Auto Body located in North Haven Conn He shared his experiences in the Nissan certification process and since The application progress was pretty easy and it took less than 45 days to get it all done which is exceptional when compared to the two other OEM programs that our body shop is certified for Our shop practices and already being certified for Nissan s desire is to put the vehicle owner first Repairing the vehicle properly ensures future crash wor thiness and allows the vehicle to perform to OE specifi cations Nissan continues to see great interest from shops seeking to enroll in OEM programs in which the top priority is the owner of the vehicle rather than the insurance company At the end of the day it s all about the cust
38. connected the linkage needs to be repaired Intermittent Irritations Sadly cars do not always cooperate when they come to the shop A customer may complain of a door lock not cycling but it works fine when you try it It can be frustrating but with a few tricks you will probably be able to recreate the symptom and diagnose the prob lem There are a couple of common failures that are easy to induce First the winding in the door lock actuator may fail when hot The hotter the winding gets the higher its electrical resistance will become If the winding s resist ance is borderline high it may fail to cycle once warm because the higher the resistance of the solenoid windings the lower the current flow through the coil the lower the current flow the weaker the magnetic field It s easy to heat an actuator just cycle the locks repeatedly If there s a weak actuator in the bunch it will usually stop cycling fairly quickly The other common intermittent failure is a break in the door wiring at the flex joint The driver s door is the most likely to develop this or any problem really because it is the most often used door The driver s door lock is always cycled when the power locks are used and the driver s door is always opened when the car is used The driver s door actuator and wiring get way more use than the other doors This is considered during design of course but regular use causes wear and anything no m
39. ft rotation the valves are closed and the air fuel mixture is compressed oome of you may be thinking the camshaft timing does n t sound quite right and you are correct The valves do not open and close exactly at TDC and BDC The exhaust opens a little before BDC on the compression stroke and closes a little after TDC on the exhaust stroke The intake opens a little before TDC on the exhaust stroke and closes a little after TDC on the compression stroke Inertia is the reason engines are not designed with the valve timing square with the piston movement Once in motion even light stuff like gasses and vapors tend to stay in motion Good valve timing design seeks to go with the flow Here s the tricky part the weight and velocity of the flow will change with rpm and throttle opening as will the event time available within a cycle Valve overlap is the period when both the intake and exhaust valves are open at the same time Valve overlap should be tailored to accommodate the velocity and weight of the intake and exhaust charges If an engine is spinning at 700 rpm the intake stroke will last about 021 seconds If an engine is spinning at 7 000 rpm the intake stroke will last about 0085 seconds less than half as long The vol ume of air that can flow through the valves is fixed so to add more charge the valve must be opened for a longer time Therefore the intake valve should open earlier for effi cient cylinder filling
40. hambers The inner portion of the sprocket has vanes with wipers sealing it to the outer sprocket s chambers The inner portion of the sprocket will rotate as oil pressure is applied on one side of the vane and Is released on the other Nissan Tech News 17 Nissan Continuous Valve Timing Control Systems The IVT Intake Valve Control solenoid controls the application of pressure to the chambers in the sprocket The solenoid valve is duty cycle controlled by the ECM By varying the duty cycle and thus the position of the IVT solenoid spool valve the timing can be advanced or retarded by applying and releasing pressure on opposite sides of the vane or locked in place by centering the solenoid valve with approximately a 50 duty cycle and blocking off the inlet and outlet ports The crankshaft position is monitored by the CKP Crankshaft Position sensor also referred to as POS The camshaft is monitored by the CMP Camshaft Position sensor also referred to as PHASE Both sen sors are typically magnetic Hall Effect type and generate a square wave as reluctor teeth spinning with the cam and crank pass the sensor The CKP sensor indicates crank speed with pulses at regular intervals and position with an irregular pulse at TDC The CMP sensor indicates camshaft position using a unique pattern to identify each cylinders valve events It s important to note that the PHASE is based on actual cam position after timing modification not spr
41. i cation and processing systems 15 well their speed When viewing a list of body control PIDs on the CON SULT switches may cycle so quickly that it s impossible to tell what hap pened when If you are monitoring 12 body inputs and outputs and they all change within a second how can you tell what happened Using the graph ing function on the CONSULT will allow you to see what happened first and evaluate what the BCM is evalu ating at a speed a human eye and brain can handle Older processing systems may have required a signal to go low for gt 500ms to count as a switch newer controller may only need to see gt 50ms to see a switch Linkage adjustment inertia and bounce on switch monitored parts can create some really weird door lock symptoms Using the CONSULT or a digital oscilloscope may be the only way to find out what s really happening Nissan Tech News 25 Nissan Tech News Feature pr e D e r me Sola LI aa w wsww 1 pns a TI aap qp bee bam mui D T ech 19 1 d je Opportunity Knocks Being a Nissan Certified Collision Repair Network facility can boost your business 26 Opportunity Knocks Technological advances in modern vehicle construc tion require collision shops and technicians to stay up to date with the latest advances in evolving material mix new repair procedures and parts awarene
42. ich a fee is typically charged Bulletins NTB08 are on Secure Digital SD cards which look like very 106 explains the situation in detail small floppy disks The SD card slot is located on the face of the navigation unit under the tip up cover The cards are fully programmed simply swapping them out is all that s necessary Recently Nissan has established a very useful resource website for all things navigation at www nissannavigation com You will be able to find a quick reference sheet for the types of update media necessary for various vehicle models the location of the data drives look for the Adobe pdf icon and Nissan Disc Drive Locator drives may be in the trunk under the center console or passenger seat etc as well as an ordering system for purchasing the disc or activation code Keeping Your Customers Happy There are many little things that hold value for cus tomers and it s up to your shop to be able to accom modate their wishes Taking the extra time to perform Small and fast the SD card is a great way to courtesy customizations will reinforce the professional store data ism of your shop and keep Nissan customers loyal 14 Nissan Tech News Innovation that excites Genuine Nissan Parts Just a Click Away mons FUN 20 GENUINE NISSAN PROTECTIDM ACCESSORIES Papi B ak pa Sas B AR EAE TADI dami 8 ili Ordering OE parts is just a c
43. idence of fluid leaks Hydraulic fluid within the shock or strut is necessary for generating dampening force At first small amounts of seepage may not have any noticeable effect on the ride quality or strut perform ance However when a substantial amount has leaked out the customer s car will have an uncomfortable ride For example if the left strut is firm and working proper ly but the right strut has leaked unequal dampening force occurs This means the vehicle will rebound at dif ferent rates from left to right creating a sea sickening boat ride experience A careful visual examination will tell you a lot such as how excessive motion has worn a clean spot on this strut top which can be identified from under the hood If the strut boots have torn dirt and debris can enter the piston area damaging the seal and causing the strut to leak prematurely This is no different than steering rack boots that tear causing premature inner tie rod end failure When replacing the struts inspect the condition of the dust boots at the same time Using a good quality boot from Nissan will guar antee secure fitment and long life Most aftermarket boot kits are one size fits all and will require more labor on your part to get the boot to cooperate with the strut oqueeze the boots to find out if the bump stops are broken A broken stop can be caused by repeated bot toming out which is an indicator that the strut or spring i
44. is means that the vehicle can be off the beaten path and still provide useful map information even when the cus The easiest navigation update location tomer cannot call for directions Additionally dedicated GPS navigation displayed on the dash does not require 12 Nissan Tech News This matrix shows what s necessary to update Nissan navigation systems _ MODEL 350Z 370Z Coupe 3502 370Z Roadster Altima Armada Cube GT R Juke Maxima Murano Pathfinder Quest Rogue Sentra Titan Versa date Method DVD Customer is mailed update disc s and can install data disc s left in drive Refer to NTB05 076 HDD Dealership is mailed update disc s customer visits dealership to have data installed Refer to NTBO08 106 HDD DVD Customer is mailed update disc s and can install data disc s not left in drive SD Card Customer is mailed update SD Card and can install data via port in vehicle the driver to look down at his or her cell phone while driving potentially taking eyes off the road and a hand off the wheel However on board GPSs do not benefit from constant online connection which means that map data may become obsolete Nissan releases yearly map updates every fall for vehicles equipped with GPS navigation In most cases the updating process is as simple as changing a DVDROM or SD card Nevertheless customers may still seek help in locating the DVD dri
45. ision Repair Network Atemana Sauvage Fapition Steren SBS Position Statement Nissan Certified Collision Repair Network Standards Audit gt General Management gt Facility gt Operations I gt Operations II gt Training gt Tools amp Equipment DuPont Performance Services m mI j e Dt scie Fan dias W m The miracles of science Nissan Tech News Nissan Certified Collision Repair Network and capabilities required to provide Nissan customers efficient safe and high quality collision repairs Standardization Aligns Customer Body Shop and Automaker Satisfaction The purpose of the certification program is to provide tools and resources to ensure consistency when per forming the complete safe repair of Nissan and vehicles on a national basis Facilities that have the willingness to participate in this program must also have the commit ment to achieve higher standards than the rest of the collision repair industry It should also be recognized that each time a vehicle owner comes into a CCRN body shop it offers a face to face opportunity to reinforce the Nissan customer experience To achieve this CCRN facilities must meet over 100 standards and requirements This is readily achieved by collision facilities that have kept pace with current indus try changes The standards and requirements touch on the following areas General Management Facility Operations
46. it and the circuit should be energized during the testing Voltage readings without a load on the circuit are meaningless since voltage drop only exists when current is flowing and current cannot flow with circuit segments discon nected The best results will be obtained by leaving everything plugged in while testing an active circuit An ohmmeter is also a poor diagnostic choice A cir cuit problem might be found with and ohmmeter but then again it might not An ohmmeter produces such a small amount of current that even a tenuous connec tion might easily pass a resistance test A poor connec tion bad switches failing windings or mechanical problems may all look rosy through the eyes of an ohmmeter but fail in operation under normal load Powering the actuator with jumpers or a power probe is also a bad technique The circuit is built to provide power and ground to the actuator adding your own power source is superfluous and could potentially damage the car if done incorrectly If we remove the right rear door panel and check for power and ground at the two pin actuator connector while operating the lock switch or remote there are only a few possible outcomes 1 The actuator is receiving sufficient power but is not operating the actuator is bad 2 The actuator is not receiving sufficient power there is a break in the wiring 3 The actuator is being powered and is operating but the linkage is either bound or dis
47. le minutes to review the procedure than couple days waiting for a replacement for something broken during disassembly Next the schematic was a good source for an overview of the system but the wiring diagram contains the detailed information you need like wire colors and connector information In the case of our 2005 Altima and most cars each of the door lock actuators has a two pin connector and the actuator is not grounded to the chassis When power and ground are applied to an actuator current flows through a winding and a magnetic field is creat ed The magnetic field will push or pull an armature to move linkage and either lock or unlock the door The polarity of the current flow determines the direction of the armature movement In other words if you check voltage between the two actuator pins while using the door lock switch you d expect to see momentary volt age in both switch positions but there should be nega tive voltage in one direction and positive in the other Because the actuator is not grounded to the chassis power should always be checked between the two pins not between one of the pins and chassis ground It is of course possible to use a chassis ground for REAR DOOR 1 Remove screw cover 2 Remove screws 3 Disconnect and remove switch plate 4 Remove door finisher 5 Installation is in the reverse order of removal Use the manual to find hidden screws to avoid breaking something BCM DOO
48. lick away with the Nissan eSTORE Genuine Nissan OE replacement parts always deliver model specific engineering perfect fit and like new performance And now with our new Wholesale Accounts portal it s even easier to order Trust the Original Genuine Nissan Parts parts NissanUsa com When you are unsure how to fix it call the Nissan Installer Repair Hotline powered by Identifix 1 855 828 4018 wi iti hh a el ewer past a gat Keyword Part aapmber Order by Make Model Year or VIN or Part Type Quick Order if you know the Part Numbers or VIN See recently searched vehicles Check order status aj ds ma ak ipia basi Cor i Parts diagrams and VIN verified part numbers for every vehicle system and sub system Current parts availability shown lt eSTORE Wholesale i mwina Biene r nings korai inane ibai gijja miali beriem Ba ba guru Hu geseet ar prd pe ompa oami pa rkr me ena opor Dagas pomm m Fespascer es Ca Sity 2g mber 316303 m d Pat LSSSBRAEF Ragscemec Cata 7008 Magan Port Sumber 3154853 503 BRAKE i L Bop scemeni Ces POUN kasan Se rg Pet ka amar 3155537 EN HE AIR AGbrzk ilbe lw b BEVERSE Bp kt Your pricing and discounts are readily visible Purchase and delivery preferences are always saved for your next order e Make payments or set up billing
49. lowed by using an oscilloscope to check timing with the CMP sensors and CKP sensor If youre old school and want to reach for your degree wheel and dial indicators remember that the CVTCS needs oil pressure to operate and there will be no pres sure when the engine isn t running The engine seems to run fine but there are CVTCS codes stored in the ECM Check the oil first You ll notice that one of the first steps in the service manual diagnostic tree is to check the oil pres sure warning light As you likely know low oil level usually doesn t cause a solid dash indicator at least not at first The oil light will momentarily flash on while braking or cornering as the oil in the pan sloshes away from the pickup in the bot tom of the pan A test drive to a curving freeway on ramp might duplicate the conditions that caused the code but recommending an oil change might be a quicker way to deal with the situation There is no need for diagnostic heroics until the basics like having oil in the engine are addressed and eliminated as a possible source of the issue Nissan Tech News 19 Nissan Tech News Feature Power Door Lock Diagnosis Diagnosing and servicing power door lock problems is not an everyday task but knowing how to handle such issues when they arise will make your life a lot easier Nissan Tech News There are many features in today s door lock sys tems It s rare indeed to see a simple system with only swi
50. nutes pretending to be the owner and trying every possible combination of things he or she might do is often the most productive step in diagnosis b Re pct Sub CONSULT Active Tests be used to command door lock functions Nissan Tech News 21 Nissan Power Door Locks Use the CONSULT to help narrow your focus You may be surprised at the level of body control data and bi directional control available in the CONSULT even on older vehicles The ability to check every door switch lock button switch remote command latch switch without pinning out the body control module saves hours Save component and circuit test ing for confirming an illogical signal with the CONSULT Search for TSBs oome of you are proud technicians with a long track record of accurate diagnosis of challenging problems However don t let pride prevent you from using ALL available resources TSBs can lead you right to the necessary tests and this can save hours of diagnostic time Look at the answers before doing the work Reserve your diagnostic prowess for occasions when there isn t a ready made solution If there isn t a TSB then it s time to put on your thinking cap Start with the missing output s For instance if the right rear door lock does not cycle with the others on a 2005 Altima all of the other door lock functions are normal and there are no seemingly abnormal inputs to the BCM the next step is to do some research in
51. oad to Gold Nissan s partnership with I CAR Nissan Tech News 27 Nissan Certified Collision Repair Network Visit to process courtesy I CAR helps ensure that every participating shop will receive the guidance and training needed to offer the quality products professional staff and enhanced services that meet Nissan s exacting standards For more information please visit www i car com I CAR technical director Jason Bartenan stated Nissan is one of the few automakers that has delegat In addition to other Nissan certification standards the automaker requires certified collision facilities achieve and maintain I CAR Gold Class Professionals designation to learn more about attaining this designation Alternately copy and paste into you web browser to watch an I CAR video describing ed all of its collision repair training to be provided by l CAR Nissan s relationship with I CAR ensures that repair facilities and staff remain current with market changes such as new materials that require the use of new repair equipment tools and procedures The I CAR Gold Class Professionals designation ensures that these quality trained professionals have the knowledge Nissan Certified Collision Repair Network Collision Repair Facility Program Guide Nissan Tech News Loan Mugen Program Guida Shop Pechopent Agreement Copy Nissan FAQ s nd Welcome to Nissan s Certified Coll
52. ocket position Information from the CKP and CMP is reported to the ECM creating a feed back loop The ECM adjusts checks position and adjusts again thus Continuous Valve Timing Control System In order to determine the most appropriate intake valve timing the ECM will typically monitor the following inputs Engine Speed Throttle position Coolant and or oil temperature Vehicle Speed That about covers the basics of how CVTCS works now let s take a looks at why it can stop working The Number One cause of CVTCS failure is lack of oil maintenance Low oil oil contamination oil degradation almost all CVTCS failures are related to motor oil or lack thereof Obviously if the oil pump is spewing com pressible oil foam instead of liquid oil hydraulic control 18 Nissan Tech News Magnet retarder advance must be learned if the ECM is replaced Most engines employ CVTCS on the intake cam only Changing intake valve timing has the most benefit for efficiency the biggest bang for the buck However some newer engines such as the VK5OVE VQ35HR and VO35DE also have variable exhaust valve timing It s important to note that the exhaust valve timing control must be learned so if the ECM is replaced or the magnet retarder is disconnected check the service manual for the procedure Using the CONSULT there is a simple wizard style interface in the Work Support section cannot function so oil level is very importan
53. oft wallowing ride A little time on the phone will get the customer into your shop for the next step of the process The Initial Inspection If you have the time a road test with the customer aboard will put the two of you on the same page regard ing the problem At five mph brake quickly and observe the nose dip then watch for continued bouncing During the drive you should listen for knocking noises in both turning directions and when the wheel and suspension is traveling over gentle dips or bumps Once back from the road test jounce the customer s Nissan by pressing down with all your weight on one of the bumpers Observe the rebound behavior of the vehi cle Good quality struts that are not worn out will dip once rebound and stabilize after that single bump You should not be able to easily rock the car into a wavy Nissan Tech News A visual inspection might reveal the presence of an aftermarket spring saver Do you suspect Nissan has an equivalent part Not likely Replace worn out springs as necessary during strut work motion The more the car moves as though it were on top of bed springs the more worn out the actual shock absorber components are These basic checks can be performed without com mitting the customer to the repair and can provide an informed opinion about whether strut performance is degraded However it may be necessary to recom mend further investigation to evaluate the condition of
54. omer other OEMs helped us as we already met some of the Nissan audit requirements He advised that body shops considering getting Nissan certified be realistic in their expectations First realize that more work is not going to just magically appear at your shop It is still our jobs as owners to figure out how to do that Second clearly understand how these certifica tion program works It does not in any way mean that every local Nissan dealership that does not have its own shop will start to use you It is not part of any of these programs that the dealers have to utilize a certified collision shop Finally know that today s consumers expect and deserve our best every day No certification program will make up for your own shop s deficiencies Make sure you are ready to do it right in the customer service end of it as well as the repairs themselves That said am a firm believer in OEM programs such as the Nissan CCRN It helps make the difference between a consumer picking our shop over another use the Nissan certification to build my brand especially in my advertising campaigns which feel get the greatest value out of When our advertisements are viewed with the Nissan so called stamp of approval on it customers and prospects are impressed and often cite the certification as a deciding factor in their choice of repairer Nissan Tech News 31 Nissan Program Dealers ALABAMA ALBERTVILLE NISSAN O
55. ops will recommend replacement struts on nearly every vehicle that arrives As a Nissan specialist you need to identify your cus tomers original concern and steer them towards the decision that is best for their car Replacing Genuine Nissan struts with aftermarket replacements at 50 000 miles would be a mistake but one that happens all too often There are marketing campaigns out there from major aftermarket strut manufacturers that promote unnecessary preventive strut replacement A Genuine Nissan strut with 50k on itis likely to perform better than a new aftermarket replacement so judge each vehicle through functional testing First find out whether something caused the cus tomer to head to the tire shop for service or whether the tire shop suggested strut replacement after an inspec tion You can find out quickly if the customer is bothered by a clattering or clunking noise over bumps common Nissan Tech News 5 Nissan Suspension Struts Every Genuine Nissan strut is marked from the factory with the part number and the Nissan logo Do right by your customer and install a replacement Genuine Nissan strut to restore ride quality descriptions you ll hear that suggest worn out strut com ponents What about a teeter totter feeling when going over a sloped speed bump Does the stuff in a cus tomer s trunk seem to jump up and crash around Ask if the car seems like a boat because many people associ ate a boat with a s
56. or the shop The shop auditor will then send a summary report to Nissan describing the facilitys status gaps and imple mentation plan for completion of the CCRN program requirements When all CCRN criteria are met Nissan considers granting certification However should serious gaps be noted in the report Nissan may request that the shop auditor conduct an optional third shop visit The intent of this visit is to ensure compliance before final approval and certification is granted Annual recertification is necessary which entails a val idation audit to ensure that all standards which can evolve with industry needs over time continue to be met and that the facility action plan has been followed The next year s action plan is then created followed by a summary report being sent to Nissan for recertification consideration Program Updates As part of Nissan s long term development plan to fur ther expand the network partnerships with collision shops will be strategically targeted to ensure that own ers collision repair needs are met Through analysis of the Nissan insurance claims history and geography of units in operation Nissan has identified key areas of opportunity and high priority for network shops needed across the country Nissan continues to promote the Certified Collision Repair Network to its owner base through a number of different methods These marketing efforts include direct mail and electronic newsletters whi
57. ou understand the basics of pairing as well as shed light on common problems seen in the field Bluetooth devices create limited range Personal Area Networks that use a similar method of secure connectivity to that of a coffee shop s WiFi The Bluetooth icon is actually a Viking rune word for a medieval Norse king Harald Bluetooth who unified ocandinavian tribes against the Danish In modern times the idea behind Bluetooth is to unify wireless communications among various types of small devices with a single standard The most common failure encountered in adding a new phone is when a customer has multiple phones associated with his or her Nissan This is usually when there are two or more drivers each with their own phone Multiple phones may also be found when a previous phone was saved but the customer has since replaced it with a new model Properly set up Nissan vehicles should be able to accommodate up to five different phones Yet complications still can develop If the customer is having a pairing problem first check the Nissan navigation unit to determine how many phones are currently paired You should refer ence the owner s manual at this point because the process can be different on a model year basis For example the 2006 Murano will retain information about paired phones on the multi function display MFD but the 2012 Rogue requires voice command inputs to view add remove phones Delete inactive phones and reattemp
58. quickly and easily Nissan Tech News Feature The Continuous Valve Timing System CVTCS helps engines breathe easy regardless of rpm and load It s one of the many ways Nissan engineers are still squeezing additional performance from four cycle internal combus tion engines a design that has been continuously improved upon for over 140 years When speaking about camshaft design there are three primary variables valve timing duration and lift Valve tim Nissan Tech News Nissan Continuous Valve Timing Control Systems ing simply put is when a valve begins to open Duration is how long a valve stays open and Lift is how much a valve opens Duration and lift are affected only by the shape of the cam lobe in most engine designs Timing is affected by the synchronization of the camshaft and crankshaft In other words the rotational position of the cam in relation to that of the crank The crankshaft and camshaft are typically connected to each other using a timing chain or cogged belt so their positional relationship is always maintained The camshaft sprockets are twice the size of the crankshaft sprocket so they turn at half the crankshafts speed The camshaft will spin 360 degrees one revolution for every 720 degrees two revolutions the crankshaft spins Therefore each valve will open only once during two crankshaft rotations The crankshaft s role is to convert the reciprocating up and down motion of
59. rgy A shock absorber s compression and rebound behavior will slow the spring oscillation down allowing the vehicle to come to rest faster after a bump Also when a shock absorber com presses it resists the vehicle s downward motion and effectively cushions the cabin From a safety perspec tive properly functioning shocks will keep the tires in constant contact with the road when cornering or on uneven surfaces The difference between shocks and struts is the hard ware A strut cannot be removed from the vehicle without affecting the suspension geometry It is literally part of the structure of the car If you remove a strut the body will rest on the wheel The strut is also part of an assem bly where the shock absorbing portion is within a metal housing that also serves as the spring seat The spring is partially compressed pre loaded and held in place by a top mount that is secured to the top of the shock piston A firm stopper often called a bump stop is used to pro tect the shock portion from over traveling and becoming stressed The bump stop and piston are protected from road debris with a flexible rubber or plastic boot When doing the repair it s important to use Genuine Nissan parts for accurate fitment performance specifi cations and the highest quality available The Phone Call More often than not the customer phone call will begin with How much for struts on my Nissan Many suspension and alignment sh
60. s worn out The bump stop is designed for when the suspension travel is greater than the normal operational range of the strut This may occur when the customer hits a pothole or other major drop that puts the full weight of the vehicle downwards against the strut pis ton A missing or broken bump stop is likely to cause a new replacement strut to fail prematurely otruts keep the tires in contact with the road Imbalanced tires coupled with bad or weak struts can cause erratic tread patterns Typically a tread pattern Nissan Tech News 7 Nissan Suspension Struts Avoid having to use zip ties and other poor methods to secure a replacement boot by getting a Genuine Nissan boot and bump stop called cupping will develop and can be felt by running your palm across the surface of the tire A cupped tire will have a hedgehog looking profile There are no real safety concerns regarding cupped tires but they will cause a high degree of road noise and may introduce wander or drift Struts and Alignment Considerations Because struts are integral to the suspension they can create adverse alignment issues On all Nissan vehi cles with suspension struts those struts serve as the structure for the wheels camber angle and typically can not be adjusted This is another reason to utilize Genuine Nissan struts as they are perfectly matched to the rest of the suspension geometry you will not affect the vehi cle s origin
61. ss The num ber of owners who are enjoying the dependability com fort engineering safety and performance of Nissan vehicles every day is growing This growth brings the associated opportunity of more body collision work whether that work is derived from your existing cus tomers or those who currently visit your competition The Nissan Certified Collision Repair Network was developed as a dynamic and competitive program to rec ognize and distinguish body shops that meet or exceed Nissan s standards for repair work training equipment and delivery of customer service From a shop perspec tive this program offers a solid marketing opportunity and a way for shops to differentiate themselves in the industry Open to both Nissan dealer owned and independent collision shops the CCRN program pro vides body shops with a roadmap to successful certifi cation and access to the resources necessary to enable the complete safe repair of Nissan vehicles The pro gram also gives body shops the opportunity to generate additional business through direct towing to certified shops as well as a web based shop locator for owners to identify a certified shop in their area In addition the automaker has partnered with the Inter Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair I CAR I CAR has been designated as the provider for the backbone of Nissan s collision repair training Certification requires the shop to be I CAR Gold or be the r
62. t The IVT control valves have very little clearance and it doesn t take much debris or grit to cause them to bind Even severely degraded motor oil can cause sticking P0011 and P0021 Codes Luckily most Nissan vehicles with CVICS have both circuit and rational self tests to aid in diagnosis POO1 1 and POO21 are codes based on rational testing The CKP and CMP sensor output is compared to the IVT solenoid command Based on the comparison the ECM determines whether or not the CVTCS is working and can set a POO11 if BANK 1 performance is poor or a P0021 if BANK 2 performance is poor otart by looking at things through the ECM s eyes the data list Take a look at what the ECM is commanding and seeing The INT V TIM B1 amp B2 PIDs indicate the calculated camshaft phase angle based on the CKP and CMP sensors The INT V SOL is an indication of the IVI solenoid duty cycle You may or may not be able to find a cam angle request PID but you can get an idea of what s happening by comparing the CA with the SOL Op Sadly the SOL will not be exactly 50 when holding but you should find that it rests at a fixed number when the cam angle is not changing If the INT V SOL is less than this angle it s a retarding command if more it s an advancing command P0075 and P0081 IVT Solenoid Circuit Fault Codes The ECM monitors voltage on the IVT solenoid control wire then using the known resistance of the IVT sole noid engages Ohm s Law to
63. t all Examples of this type include Bluetooth phone pairing and seat or steering wheel position memory recall Without configuration the feature will do nothing Features that work out of the box when a vehicle is delivered to the customer but may allow for special behaviors or require periodic updates This category includes GPS map file updates keyless entry remote behaviors and specialized maintenance reminders Don t be too quick to dismiss customers requests for help in setting up the optional features mentioned in the first category above When you think about it from your customers perspective they assume your shop is working on Nissan all the time and the setup would be quick and simple for you Therefore it would be easier for them to ask for your expert help than to read the owner s manual and try to figure it all out These features are designed to be completed by the customer Nevertheless it gives your shop a professional appearance without really requiring much additional energy to be expended just got new phone but it won t connect Bluetooth pairing of phones with the Nissan standard hands free navigation unit can sometimes be frustrating The reason is not because of Nissan s design but rather the fact that each phone may be different All Nissan vehicles that have Bluetooth capabilities will include details on the exact pairing process in the owner s manual This section should help y
64. t can act as a catch This Nissan has premature wear from bad cam ber and weak rebound from an old bent strut You can see the shadow of the cupped tread pattern Nissan Tech News Nissan Tech News Feature Creatu re Comforts STR 3 49 Din d rts Ness re Gallery ee E f gy Time saving techniques tor technicians whose customers ask for help with Bluetooth pairing of their phones GPS map updates using the on board screen maintenance reminders creating special key remote behaviors and more 10 Nissan Tech News For many car buyers there is more to consider than the mechanical specifications of the vehicle they re considering Nissan vehicles can be equipped with many options that make living with the vehicle more comfortable and convenient When it comes time for maintenance customers may ask for just one more thing at the service counter These requests usually involve small tweaks that they believe they themselves can perform but don t have the time As a technician you ll often consider these requests as something to be done as a courtesy Let s cover some of the most common requests and outline speedy ways to finish the task without spending more time than necessary The Different Types of Creature Comforts The optional equipment features of Nissan vehicles usually fall into two categories Features that must be configured by the user in order to operate a
65. t pairing In some cases it may be necessary to delete all saved phones then begin the pairing process anew Other complications may come from the phone itself Because the customer is not likely to carry around the phone s owner s manual it helps to know the basics of how Bluetooth works so that you know what to look for First not all phones have their Bluetooth transmit ters enabled by default Confirm that Bluetooth is turned on by navigating the phone s menu or screens until you find a dedicated Bluetooth section or the general Settings section You can also ask your customersbecause they may know their phone but not their Nissan With Bluetooth enabled you must make the phone discoverable If the phone is discoverable Nissan Tech News 11 Nissan Creature Comforts then any other Bluetooth device can initialize connec tion Refer back to the vehicle s Bluetooth controls in the owner s manual You should now be able to find the phone s Bluetooth Identifier displayed or spoken through the vehicle At this point the final step is to give the phone the passcode of the vehicle that ensures a secure connection According to most Nissan owner s manuals the code is 1234 Note that none of the above can be done with the vehicle moving Some phones are simply not supported Additional reference material is available online from Nissan at www nissanusa com bluetooth Can you turn off or on the beep when I use
66. tches and actuators Most modern cars have key less entry at minimum but more often than not there are also programmable features such as allowing the user to select how the lock system responds to com mands from the remote or shifter range selection Some even have the Intelligent Key System IKS a hyper functional vehicle entry and security system that requires virtually no extraneous input from the driver All this automation is made possible with electronic control units bantering in binary a language you can listen to with an oscilloscope but can t understand without the help of a CONSULT to translate Some 1s and Os travel over copper and others fly through the air in wireless bursts Diagnosing a power door lock prob lem may seem daunting due to the level of system complexity but not to worry basic electrical and elec tronic skills and the ability to find information on the Nissan Techinfo websites www nissan techinfo com is all that s necessary for success The key to door lock diagnosis is focusing your efforts on only one small section of the system The system is too large to test every component and wire It would take too much time and be very inefficient However if the system is broken down into manage able segments it s easier to have a full understanding of the segment under test and it s less likely you ll get confused A complex electronic system is made up of simple circuits and simple circuits are eas
67. the service manual The door lock section starts with component loca tions including fuses This is good information that will save time during testing but we re not ready for testing yet Next is a system description and simplified schematic If you read the description while looking at the schematic you ll quickly be able to learn how the system should work The driver s door lock cylinder can be unlocked sepa rately from the other three doors The BCM uses three terminals to power the door lock actuators One termi nal is connected to all four actuators in parallel The next is connected to just the driver s actuator And the final is connected to the three other actuators in paral lel In other words the BCM is capable of locking all four doors unlocking just the driver s door and unlock ing the other three doors In the 2005 Altima example car only the right rear door lock actuator does not work therefore we can eliminate the BCM as a possible cause because a problem with the BCM could only affect all actua tors or just the driver s or all three of the passenger actuators There is no separate fuse for the RR door 22 Nissan Tech News actuator so there s no point in checking fuses In this case the best place to start testing is the right rear door Back to the manual for more information First find out how to remove the right rear door panel if you re not familiar with the procedure It s better to spend a coup
68. tomotivedatamedia com Managing Editor Tom Nash tnash automotivedatamedia com Contributing Editors Bob Chabot bchabot automotivedatamedia com Paul Cortes pcortes automotivedatamedia com Phil Fournier ffournier automotivedatamedia com Christian Strohm cstrohm automotivedatamedia com Art Director Jef Sturm jsturm automotivedatamedia com Nissan North America Project Manager Don Meier don meier nissan usa com Nissan North America Technical Content Advisors Dave Willson dave willson nissan usa com James Von Ehr james vonehr nissan usa com Editorial and Circulation Offices 134B River Road Montague NJ 07827 Phone 330 620 3929 Website www mastertechmag com Caution Vehicle servicing performed by untrained persons could result in serious injury to those persons or others Information contained in this publication is intended for use by trained professional auto repair technicians ONLY This infor mation is provided to inform these technicians of conditions which may occur in some vehicles or to provide information which could assist them in proper servicing of these vehicles Properly trained technicians have the equipment tools safe ty instructions and know how to perform repairs correctly and safely If a condition is described DO NOT assume that a topic covered in these pages automatically applies to your vehicle or that your vehicle has that condition Summer 2013 Volume 6 Issue 1
69. ure Comforts m em ap Sr INFINITI Fruurmaarlly asked Obtain Install Key Pim Coin lane al ein c ch COM IME al tales Plog sarkar Lina Coupon bk urcxkhas dy cunmbcerer Please opter the Certification No acquired from rw HDG Soplicatinn Please note thet the letter O de not weed in arm Coupon Ma or Certification Mo Thi member ces contain A Z 9 Enter ont rembes or todos This rember s contain oriy Z 0 8 ECCO Be sure to gather all the necessary information to fill out this form Vehicles equipped with the HDD will have a In MY 2008 the HDD Hard Disc Drive system compact flash port somewhere on the dash that looks like this It cannot be opened with the appeared in certain models This amounts to perma i vehicle on nent storage for map updates as well as recorded music through the Music Box system lo update the map data a Nav update DVD set is mailed to dealers Starting in MY 2010 for 3002 3702 Altima and Technicians install the map data on the CONSULT The Maxima models the system becomes HDD DVD This customer then must visit the dealership where a tech advance allows customers to order and install update will use a procedure involving the CONSULT and the discs themselves which are then removed from the drive navigational reprogram adapter kit for installation for For entry level Nissans MY 2010 and up updates wh
70. ve or card port inside their vehicles or they may prefer that your shop handle the entire procurement and installation process On some vehicles it is even necessary to use the CONSULT scan tool to install map updates otarting in 2002 early versions of the Nissan navigation system use a CD ROM or DVD ROM for map data For updating the new disc is installed in the drive and left in place Check www nissannavigation com for availability Ba HOME SHOPPING CART ORDER STATUS CONTACT US FAQ Festiga e die 4 Nissan Navigation ag System 2013 Year SD Ji dE Card v 4 0 EC WAR di an E k T M Gs h e NEL ua Rebewed Ger in Tri wena y KA J Sene mat rius ve uel aiaa vi AA HS E d TA agers Nana word sansa n Ba 73 ecunvae uid tens werto the Em P A Sicar az ane Canade Wan can r u fhe e ei I hy Tz inak z about an Uc uh lunala recoils dau yen Tha ua 3 Es SEN adr che bor vlt ue zi of Ga bo SE vm fins tra mey m car onu want b go quat n d oM ae ia pee Hh HAN codcm 1M wuld SBS 2 512 Nissan Disc Drive Lo ar This website will allow you or your customer to purchase any necessary CD DVD SD card or activation coupon for GPS map updates Nissan Tech News 13 Nissan Creat
71. y to diagnose with basic electrical skills Any electrical system no matter how complex can be diagnosed with fundamen tal electrical knowledge provided it s broken down into bite sized chunks So where should testing start Where the problem is of course But where s the problem otart with a broad investigation before reaching for tools or test equipment This process can be broken into five sections 1 Find out how the system is supposed to work 2 See which parts of the system are working and which are not 3 Search for TSBs e 4 Look for segments of the system that might cause all of the symptoms and eliminate those that cannot account for the symptoms or can be verified to work based on other functionality 5 Check the wiring diagram and component locations then plan your attack Find out how the system is supposed to work That owner s manual in the glove box is a great resource for a technician No one can be expected to know every feature on every model It s too much information to retain However a good technician should be able to find information quickly Learning the formatting used in owner s and service manuals is a valuable skill There s no reason to paw the car owner s copy with your greasy mitts the owner s manual is available online in a searchable PDF format Once you know how the locks should work test every function Mentally note what works and what doesn t Spending few mi

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