Nissan Pathfinder (2009 year). Manual - part 98

DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOW

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OVERALL SEQUENCE

DETAILED FLOW

1.

COLLECT THE INFORMATION FROM THE CUSTOMER

Get the detailed information from the customer about the symptom (the condition and the environment when
the incident/malfunction occurred) using the diagnosis worksheet. Refer to 

BRC-11, "Diagnostic Work Sheet"

.

>> GO TO 2

JSFIA0010GB

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BRC-10

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2.

PERFORM THE SELF-DIAGNOSIS

Check the DTC display with the self-diagnosis function. Refer to 

BRC-26, "CONSULT-III Function (ABS)"

.

Is there any DTC displayed?

YES

>> GO TO 3

NO

>> GO TO 4

3.

PERFORM THE SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS

Perform the diagnosis applicable to the displayed DTC. Refer to 

BRC-113, "DTC No. Index"

.

>> GO TO 7

4.

CHECK THE SYMPTOM THAT IS NOT CONSIDERED A SYSTEM MALFUNCTION

Check that the symptom is a normal operation that is not considered a system malfunction. Refer to 

BRC-123,

"Description"

.

Is the symptom a normal operation?

YES

>> Inspection End

NO

>> GO TO 5

5.

CHECK THE WARNING LAMP AND INDICATOR LAMP FOR ILLUMINATION

Check that the warning lamp and indicator lamp illuminate.
• ABS warning lamp: Refer to 

BRC-87, "Description"

.

• Brake warning lamp: Refer to 

BRC-88, "Description"

.

• VDC OFF indicator lamp: Refer to 

BRC-89, "Description"

.

• SLIP indicator lamp: Refer to 

BRC-90, "Description"

.

Is ON/OFF timing normal?

YES

>> GO TO 6

NO

>> GO TO 2

6.

PERFORM THE DIAGNOSIS BY SYMPTOM

Perform the diagnosis applicable to the symptom. 

>> GO TO 7

7.

REPAIR OR REPLACE THE MALFUNCTIONING PARTS

Repair or replace the specified malfunctioning parts.

>> GO TO 8

8.

FINAL CHECK

Perform the self-diagnosis again, and check that the malfunction is repaired completely. After checking, erase
the self-diagnosis memory. Refer to 

BRC-26, "CONSULT-III Function (ABS)"

.

Is no other DTC present and the repair completed?

YES

>> Inspection End

NO

>> GO TO 3

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DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOW

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Diagnostic Work Sheet

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INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT

ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING CONTROL UNIT

ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING CONTROL UNIT : Description

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After replacing the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit), perform the following procedures:
• Neutral position adjustment for the steering angle sensor
• Calibration of the decel G sensor

ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING CONTROL UNIT : Special Repair Re-
quirement

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1.

PERFORM THE NEUTRAL POSITION ADJUSTMENT FOR THE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR

Perform the neutral position adjustment for the steering angle sensor.

>> Refer to 

BRC-12, "ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION : Spe-

cial Repair Requirement"

, GO TO 2

2.

PERFORM CALIBRATION OF THE DECEL G SENSOR

Perform calibration of the decel G sensor.

>> Refer to 

BRC-13, "CALIBRATION OF DECEL G SENSOR : Special Repair Requirement"

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ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION

ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION : Description

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Refer to the table below to determine if adjustment of steering angle sensor neutral position is required.

×

: Required –: Not required

ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION : Special Re-
pair Requirement

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ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION

CAUTION:

To adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor, make sure to use CONSULT-III
(Adjustment cannot be done without CONSULT-III)

1.

ALIGN THE VEHICLE STATUS

Stop vehicle with front wheels in straight-ahead position.

Situation

Adjustment of steering angle sensor neutral position

Removing/Installing ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)

—

Replacing ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)

×

Removing/Installing steering angle sensor

×

Replacing steering angle sensor

×

Removing/Installing steering components

×

Replacing steering components

×

Removing/Installing suspension components

×

Replacing suspension components

×

Change tires to new ones

—

Tire rotation

—

Adjusting wheel alignment

×

Battery disconnection

×

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INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT

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>> GO TO 2

2.

PERFORM THE NEUTRAL POSITION ADJUSTMENT FOR THE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR

1.

On the CONSULT-III screen, touch “WORK SUPPORT” and “ST ANG SEN ADJUSTMENT” in order.

2.

Touch “START”.

CAUTION:

Do not touch steering wheel while adjusting steering angle sensor.

3.

After approximately 10 seconds, touch “END”.
NOTE:
After approximately 60 seconds, it ends automatically.

4.

Turn ignition switch OFF, then turn it ON again.

CAUTION:

Be sure to perform above operation.

>> GO TO 3

3.

CHECK DATA MONITOR

1.

Run vehicle with front wheels in straight-ahead position, then stop.

2.

Select “DATA MONITOR”. Then make sure “STR ANGLE SIG” is within 0

±

2.5

°

.

Is the steering angle within the specified range?

YES

>> GO TO 4

NO

>> Perform the neutral position adjustment for the steering angle sensor again, GO TO 1

4.

ERASE THE SELF-DIAGNOSIS MEMORY

Erase the self-diagnosis memory of the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) and ECM.
• ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit): Refer to 

BRC-26, "CONSULT-III Function (ABS)"

.

• ECM: Refer to 

EC-73, "CONSULT-III Function (ENGINE)"

 (VQ40DE) or 

EC-546, "CONSULT-III Function

(ENGINE)"

 (VK56DE).

Are the memories erased?

YES

>> Inspection End

NO

>> Check the items indicated by the self-diagnosis.

CALIBRATION OF DECEL G SENSOR

CALIBRATION OF DECEL G SENSOR : Description

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Refer to the table below to determine if calibration of the decel G sensor is required.

×

: Required –: Not required

CALIBRATION OF DECEL G SENSOR : Special Repair Requirement

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CALIBRATION OF DECEL G SENSOR

CAUTION:

Situation

Calibration of decel G sensor

Removing/Installing ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)

—

Replacing ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)

×

Removing/Installing steering angle sensor

×

Replacing steering angle sensor

×

Removing/Installing steering components

×

Replacing steering components

×

Removing/Installing suspension components

×

Replacing suspension components

×

Change tires to new ones

—

Tire rotation

—

Adjusting wheel alignment

×

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INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT

To calibrate the decel G sensor, make sure to use CONSULT-III
(Calibration cannot be done without CONSULT-III)

1.

ALIGN THE VEHICLE STATUS

Stop vehicle with front wheels in straight-ahead position.

>> GO TO 2

2.

PERFORM CALIBRATION OF DECEL G SENSOR

1.

On the CONSULT-III screen, touch “WORK SUPPORT” and “DECEL G SEN CALIBRATION” in order.

2.

Touch “START”.

3.

After approximately 10 seconds, touch “END”.
NOTE:
After approximately 60 seconds, it ends automatically.

4.

Turn ignition switch OFF, then turn it ON again.

CAUTION:

Be sure to perform above operation.

>> GO TO 3

3.

CHECK DATA MONITOR

1.

Run vehicle with front wheels in straight-ahead position, then stop.

2.

Select “DATA MONITOR”. Then make sure “DECEL G SEN” is within 

±

.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 4

NO

>> Perform calibration of decel G sensor again, GO TO 1

4.

ERASE THE SELF-DIAGNOSIS MEMORY

Erase the self-diagnosis memory of the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) and ECM.
• ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit): Refer to 

BRC-26, "CONSULT-III Function (ABS)"

.

• ECM: Refer to 

EC-73, "CONSULT-III Function (ENGINE)"

 (VQ40DE) or 

EC-546, "CONSULT-III Function

(ENGINE)"

 (VK56DE).

Are the memories erased?

YES

>> Inspection End

NO

>> Check the items indicated by the self-diagnosis.

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APPLICATION NOTICE

BRC-15

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FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS

APPLICATION NOTICE

Application Notice

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Service information

Remarks

TYPE 1

VDC/TCS/ABS

TYPE 2

HILL DESCENT CONTROL/HILL START ASSIST/VDC/TCS/ABS

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VDC

VDC

System Diagram

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VQ40DE

AWFIA0453GB

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