Nissan Qashqai J11. Manual - part 973

VDC OFF INDICATOR LAMP

BRC-129

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VDC OFF INDICATOR LAMP

Component Function Check

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1.

CHECK VDC OFF INDICATOR LAMP FUNCTION (1)

Check that VDC OFF indicator lamp in combination meter turns ON for 1 second after ignition switch is turned
ON.

CAUTION:

Never start the engine.
Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 2.

NO

>> Proceed to 

BRC-129, "Diagnosis Procedure"

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2.

CHECK VDC OFF INDICATOR LAMP FUNCTION (2)

Check that VDC OFF indicator lamp in combination meter turns ON/OFF when VDC OFF switch is operated.
Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> Inspection End.

NO

>> Check the VDC OFF switch system. Refer to 

BRC-123, "Diagnosis Procedure"

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Diagnosis Procedure

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1.

CHECK ABS ACTUATOR AND ELECTRIC UNIT (CONTROL UNIT) POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIR-

CUIT

Perform the trouble diagnosis for ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) power supply and ground circuit.
Refer to 

BRC-129, "Diagnosis Procedure"

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Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 2.

NO

>> Repair or replace error-detected parts.

2.

CHECK VDC OFF INDICATOR LAMP SIGNAL

With CONSULT

1.

Select “ABS”, “DATA MONITOR” and “OFF LAMP” according to this order.

2.

Turn the ignition switch OFF.

3.

Check that data monitor displays “On” for 1 second after ignition switch is turned ON, and then changes to
“Off”.

CAUTION:

Never start the engine.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 3.

NO

>> Replace the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit). Refer to 

BRC-142, "Removal and Instal-

lation"

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3.

CHECK VDC OFF INDICATOR LAMP SIGNAL

With CONSULT

1.

Select “ABS”, “DATA MONITOR” and “OFF LAMP” according to this order.

2.

Check that data monitor displays “On” or “Off” each time when VDC OFF switch is operated.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> Replace the combination meter. Refer to 

MWI-80, "Removal and Installation"

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NO

>> Check the VDC OFF switch system. Refer to 

BRC-123, "Diagnosis Procedure"

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BRC-130

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EXCESSIVE OPERATION FREQUENCY

SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS

EXCESSIVE OPERATION FREQUENCY

Description

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VDC function, TCS function, ABS function, EBD function, Brake limited slip differential (BLSD) function, Brake
assist function, hill start assist function or Brake force distribution function operates in excessive operation fre-
quency.

Diagnosis Procedure

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1.

CHECK BRAKING FORCE

Check brake force using a brake tester.
Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 2.

NO

>> Check brake system.

2.

CHECK FRONT AND REAR AXLE

Check that there is no excessive looseness in front and rear axle.
• 2WD: Refer to 

FAX-8, "Inspection"

 (front) or 

RAX-3, "Inspection"

 (rear).

• 4WD: Refer to 

FAX-47, "Inspection"

 (front) or 

RAX-10, "Exploded View"

 (rear).

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 3.

NO

>> Repair or replace error-detected parts.

3.

CHECK WHEEL SENSOR

Check wheel sensor.
• Check installation and damage of wheel sensor.
• Check connection of wheel sensor harness connector.
• Check terminal of wheel sensor harness connector.
Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 4.

NO

>>

Repair installation or replace wheel sensor.

• Front wheel sensor: Refer to 

BRC-138, "FRONT WHEEL SENSOR : Removal and Installation"

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• Rear wheel sensor: Refer to 

BRC-139, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Removal and Installation"

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4.

CHECK SENSOR ROTOR

Check that there is no looseness, damage or foreign material on sensor rotor.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 5.

NO

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Repair installation or replace sensor rotor.

• Front sensor rotor: Refer to 

BRC-141, "FRONT SENSOR ROTOR : Removal and Installation -

Front Sensor Rotor"

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• Rear sensor rotor: Refer to 

BRC-141, "REAR SENSOR ROTOR : Removal and Installation -

Rear Sensor Rotor"

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5.

CHECK WARNING LAMP TURNS OFF

Check that ABS warning lamp, brake warning lamp and VDC warning lamp turn OFF approx. 1 second after
key switch is turned ON and stay in OFF status during driving.

CAUTION:

Brake warning lamp turns ON when parking brake is operated (parking brake switch is ON) or brake
fluid is less than the specified level (brake fluid level switch is ON).

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> Normal

NO

>> GO TO 6.

6.

PERFORM THE SELF-DIAGNOSIS

EXCESSIVE OPERATION FREQUENCY

BRC-131

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With CONSULT

1.

Turn the ignition switch OFF 

→

 ON.

CAUTION:

• Be sure to wait of 10 seconds after turning ignition switch OFF or ON.
• Set the vehicle to READY/Start the engine.

2.

Repeat step 1 two or more times.

3.

Perform self-diagnosis for “ABS”.

Is any DTC detected?

YES

>> Check the DTC. Refer to 

BRC-53, "DTC Index"

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NO

>> Check Steering Angle Sensor Calibration. GO TO 7.

7.

CHECK STEERING ANGLE CALIBRATION

1.

Using DATA MONITOR confirm that the steering angle sensor output signal is between 

±

3degrees when

vehicle is driving in a straight line.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> Inspection end.

NO

>> Recalibrate steering angle sensor.

BRC-132

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UNEXPECTED BRAKE PEDAL REACTION

UNEXPECTED BRAKE PEDAL REACTION

Description

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A malfunction of brake pedal feel (height or others) is detected when brake pedal is depressed.

Diagnosis Procedure

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1.

CHECK FRONT AND REAR AXLE

Check that there is no excessive looseness in front and rear axle.
• 2WD: Refer to 

FAX-9, "Inspection"

 (front) or 

RAX-3, "Inspection"

 (rear).

• AWD: Refer to 

FAX-47, "Inspection"

 (front) or 

RAX-10, "Inspection"

 (rear).

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 2.

NO

>> Repair or replace error-detected parts.

2.

CHECK DISC ROTOR

Check disc rotor runout.
• Front: Refer to 

BR-15, "DISC ROTOR : Inspection"

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• Rear: Refer to 

BR-16, "DISC ROTOR : Inspection"

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Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 3.

NO

>> Refinish the disc rotor.

3.

CHECK BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE

Check fluid leakage.
Refer to 

BR-11, "Inspection"

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 4.

NO

>> Repair or replace error-detected parts.

4.

CHECK BRAKE PEDAL

Check each item of brake pedal. Refer to 

BR-8, "Inspection and Adjustment"

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Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 5.

NO

>> Adjust each item of brake pedal. Refer to 

BR-8, "Inspection and Adjustment"

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5.

CHECK BRAKING FORCE

Check brake force using a brake tester.
Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 6.

NO

>> Check each components of brake system.

6.

CHECK BRAKE PERFORMANCE

Disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector so that ABS does not operate. Check that
brake force is normal in this condition. Connect harness connectors after checking.
Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> Normal

NO

>> Check each components of brake system.