Nissan Pathfinder (2008 year). Manual - part 401

PARKING, LICENSE PLATE AND TAIL LAMPS ARE NOT TURNED ON

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PARKING, LICENSE PLATE AND TAIL LAMPS ARE NOT TURNED ON

Description

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The parking, license plate and tail lamps do not turn ON in with any lighting switch setting.

Diagnosis Procedure

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1.

COMBINATION SWITCH INSPECTION

Check the combination switch. Refer to 

BCS-7, "System Description"

.

Is the combination switch normal?

YES

>> GO TO 2

NO

>> Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.

2.

CHECK TAIL LAMP RELAY REQUEST SIGNAL INPUT

CONSULT-III DATA MONITOR

1.

Select "TAIL & CLR REQ" of IPDM E/R DATA MONITOR item.

2.

With operating the lighting switch, check the monitor status.

Is the item status normal?

YES

>> GO TO 3

NO

>> Replace BCM. Refer to 

BCS-54, "Removal and Installation"

.

3.

PARK LAMP CIRCUIT INSPECTION

Check the parking lamp circuit. Refer to 

EXL-32, "Description"

.

Is the tail lamp circuit normal?

YES

>> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to 

PCS-30, "Removal and Installation of IPDM E/R"

.

NO

>> Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.

Monitor item

Condition

Monitor status

TAIL & CLR 
REQ

Lighting switch

1ST

ON

OFF

OFF

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BOTH SIDE FRONT FOG LAMPS ARE NOT TURNED ON

BOTH SIDE FRONT FOG LAMPS ARE NOT TURNED ON

Description

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The front fog lamps do not turn ON in any setting.

Diagnosis Procedure

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1.

COMBINATION SWITCH INSPECTION

Check the combination switch. Refer to 

BCS-7, "System Description"

.

Is the combination switch normal?

YES

>> GO TO 2

NO

>> Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.

2.

CHECK FRONT FOG LAMP REQUEST SIGNAL INPUT

CONSULT-III DATA MONITOR

1.

Select "FR FOG REQ" of IPDM E/R DATA MONITOR item.

2.

With operating the front fog lamp switch, check the monitor status.

Is the item status normal?

YES

>> GO TO 3

NO

>> Replace BCM. Refer to 

BCS-54, "Removal and Installation"

.

3.

FRONT FOG LAMP CIRCUIT INSPECTION

Check the front fog lamp circuit. Refer to 

EXL-30, "Description"

.

Is the front fog lamp circuit normal?

YES

>> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to 

PCS-30, "Removal and Installation of IPDM E/R"

.

NO

>> Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.

Monitor item

Condition

Monitor status

FR FOG REQ

Front fog lamp switch
(Lighting switch 2ND)

ON

ON

OFF

OFF

ADJUSTMENT AND INSPECTION

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ON-VEHICLE REPAIR

ADJUSTMENT AND INSPECTION

HEADLAMP

HEADLAMP : Aiming Adjustment

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For details, refer to the regulations in your area.
NOTE:
If vehicle front body has been repaired and /or the headlamp assembly has been replaced, check headlamp
aiming.
• Before performing aiming adjustment, check the following:
- Confirm headlamp aiming switch is set to "0" (zero) position.
- Ensure all tires are inflated to correct pressure.
- Place vehicle and screen on level surface.
- Ensure there is no load in vehicle other than the driver (or equivalent weight placed in driver's position).

Coolant and engine oil filled to correct level, and fuel tank full.

- Confirm spare tire, jack and tools are properly stowed.
- Aim each headlamp individually and ensure other headlamp beam pattern is blocked from screen.
- Use adjusting screw to perform aiming adjustment

LOW BEAM AND HIGH BEAM

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ADJUSTMENT AND INSPECTION

Aiming Chart

NOTE:
• By regulation, no means for horizontal aim adjustment is provided from the factory; only vertical aim is

adjustable.

• Basic illuminating area for evaluation and/or adjustment should be within range shown on aiming chart. 

1.

Use adjustment screw to perform aiming adjustment.
• Cover the opposite lamp and ensure fog lamps, if equipped, are turned off.

CAUTION:

Do not tighten adjustment screw beyond specified torque or damage may occur.

2.

Adjust beam pattern until cut-off line (top edge of illumination area) is positioned at the specified height off
ground. Measure cut-off line within distance J on H-line. See aiming chart.

FRONT FOG LAMP

FRONT FOG LAMP : Aiming Adjustment

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The fog lamp is a semi-sealed beam type which uses a replaceable halogen bulb. Before performing aiming
adjustment, make sure of the following.
• Keep all tires inflated to correct pressure.

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1

Adjustment screen

2

Headlamp bulb center (HV point)

A

Minimum acceptable vertical aim di-
mension (see aiming chart)

B

Maximum acceptable vertical aim 
dimension (see aiming chart)

C

H-V  point

D

Distance of headlamp aiming screen 
from vehicle 7.62 m (25 ft.)

E

Maximum aim evaluation distance 
from vertical center on aiming 
screen 399mm (3

°

 R).

F

Minimum aim evaluation distance 
from vertical center on aiming 
screen 133 mm (1

°

R)

G

Aim evaluation area

H

Horizontal aiming evaluation line. 

⇒

Right

A (Minimum acceptable vertical aim dimension)

-3.3 mm (0.13 in)

0.025

°

 up 

B (Maximum acceptable vertical aim dimension) 

36.6 mm (1.44 in)

0.275

°

 down

Adjustment torque

1.67 N.m (17 kg-cm, 14.8 in-lb)

ADJUSTMENT AND INSPECTION

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• Place vehicle on level ground.
• See that vehicle is unloaded (except for full levels of coolant, engine oil and fuel, and spare tire, jack, and

tools). Have the driver or equivalent weight placed in driver seat.

Adjust aiming in the vertical direction by turning the adjustment
screw.
NOTE:
Use a Phillips screwdriver to adjust. Turn screw clockwise to raise
pattern and counterclockwise to lower pattern.

1.

Set the distance between the screen and the center of the fog
lamp lens as shown.

2.

Turn front fog lamps ON.

3.

Remove front portion of fender protector(s) for adjustment screw access. Refer to 

EXT-20, "Removal and

Installation of Front Fender Protector"

4.

Adjust front fog lamps using adjustment screw so that the top
edge of the high intensity zone is 100 mm (4 in) below the height
of the fog lamp centers as shown.

• When performing adjustment, if necessary, cover the headlamps

and opposite fog lamp.

LKIA0572E

MEL327G

MEL328G

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HEADLAMP

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

HEADLAMP

Bulb Replacement

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HEADLAMP BULB

Removal

NOTE:
Reach through engine room for bulb replacement access. 

CAUTION:

Grasp only the plastic base when handling the bulb. Never touch the glass envelope.

1.

Turn front headlamp switch OFF.

2.

Disconnect the electrical connector.

3.

Rotate the headlamp bulb retaining ring counterclockwise and remove.

4.

Pull the headlamp bulb straight out from the headlamp assembly.

NOTE:
Remove the headlamp bulb from the headlamp assembly just before a replacement bulb is installed. Dust,
moisture, foreign materials, etc. entering headlamp body may affect performance.

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

FRONT TURN SIGNAL/PARKING LAMP

Removal

NOTE:
Reach through engine room for bulb replacement access.

1.

Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to unlock it.

2.

Pull the bulb to remove it from the socket.

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

After installing the bulb, be sure to install the bulb socket securely for watertightness.

FRONT SIDE MARKER LAMP

Removal

NOTE:
Reach through engine room for bulb replacement access.

1.

Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to unlock it.

2.

Pull the bulb to remove it from the socket.

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

After installing the bulb, be sure to install the bulb socket securely for watertightness.

Removal and Installation

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FRONT COMBINATION LAMP

Removal

1.

Remove front portion of front fender protector. Refer to 

EXT-20, "Removal and Installation of Front Fender

Protector"

.

2.

Remove the front bumper. Refer to 

EXT-13, "Removal and Installation"

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HEADLAMP

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3.

Remove the front combination lamp bolts.

4.

Disconnect the front combination lamp connector and remove front combination lamp.

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Disassembly and Assembly

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FRONT COMBINATION LAMP

LKIA0569E

Front combination lamp bolts

·: 6.0 Nm (0.61 kg-m, 53 in-lb)

1.

Headlamp assembly

2.

Headlamp bulb

3.

Headlamp bulb retaining ring

4.

Wiring harness assembly

5.

Front side marker lamp bulb

6.

Front turn signal/parking lamp bulb

LKIA0570E

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OPTICAL SENSOR

OPTICAL SENSOR

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Remove the defroster grille from the instrument panel. Refer to 

IP-10, "Exploded View"

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2.

Disconnect the optical sensor connector (2).

3.

Twist the optical sensor (1) counter clockwise to remove it from
the defroster grille.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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