Nissan Pathfinder (2007 year). Manual - part 371

SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES

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80845-71L00: 30 mm (1.18 in) thick, 30

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50 mm (1.18

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1.97 in)

FELT CLOTH TAPE
Used to insulate where movement does not occur. Ideal for instrument panel applications.
68370-4B000: 15

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25 mm (0.59

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0.98 in) pad/68239-13E00: 5 mm (0.20 in) wide tape roll. The following

materials not found in the kit can also be used to repair squeaks and rattles.
UHMW (TEFLON) TAPE 
Insulates where slight movement is present. Ideal for instrument panel applications.
SILICONE GREASE
Used instead of UHMW tape that will be visible or not fit.
Note: Will only last a few months.
SILICONE SPRAY
Use when grease cannot be applied.
DUCT TAPE
Use to eliminate movement.

CONFIRM THE REPAIR

Confirm that the cause of a noise is repaired by test driving the vehicle. Operate the vehicle under the same
conditions as when the noise originally occurred. Refer to the notes on the Diagnostic Worksheet.

Generic Squeak and Rattle Troubleshooting

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Refer to Table of Contents for specific component removal and installation information.

INSTRUMENT PANEL

Most incidents are caused by contact and movement between:

1.

The cluster lid A and instrument panel

2.

Acrylic lens and combination meter housing

3.

Instrument panel to front pillar garnish

4.

Instrument panel to windshield

5.

Instrument panel mounting pins

6.

Wiring harnesses behind the combination meter 

7.

A/C defroster duct and duct joint

These incidents can usually be located by tapping or moving the components to duplicate the noise or by
pressing on the components while driving to stop the noise. Most of these incidents can be repaired by apply-
ing felt cloth tape or silicone spray (in hard to reach areas). Urethane pads can be used to insulate wiring har-
ness.

CAUTION:

Do not use silicone spray to isolate a squeak or rattle. If you saturate the area with silicone, you will
not be able to recheck the repair.

CENTER CONSOLE

Components to pay attention to include:

1.

Shifter assembly cover to finisher

2.

A/C control unit and cluster lid C

3.

Wiring harnesses behind audio and A/C control unit

The instrument panel repair and isolation procedures also apply to the center console.

DOORS

Pay attention to the:

1.

Finisher and inner panel making a slapping noise

2.

Inside handle escutcheon to door finisher

3.

Wiring harnesses tapping 

4.

Door striker out of alignment causing a popping noise on starts and stops

Tapping or moving the components or pressing on them while driving to duplicate the conditions can isolate
many of these incidents. You can usually insulate the areas with felt cloth tape or insulator foam blocks from
the NISSAN Squeak and Rattle Kit (J-43980) to repair the noise.

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TRUNK

Trunk noises are often caused by a loose jack or loose items put into the trunk by the owner.
In addition look for:

1.

Trunk lid bumpers out of adjustment

2.

Trunk lid striker out of adjustment 

3.

The trunk lid torsion bars knocking together

4.

A loose license plate or bracket

Most of these incidents can be repaired by adjusting, securing or insulating the item(s) or component(s) caus-
ing the noise.

SUNROOF/HEADLINING

Noises in the sunroof/headlining area can often be traced to one of the following:

1.

Sunroof lid, rail, linkage or seals making a rattle or light knocking noise

2.

Sun visor shaft shaking in the holder

3.

Front or rear windshield touching headliner and squeaking 

Again, pressing on the components to stop the noise while duplicating the conditions can isolate most of these
incidents. Repairs usually consist of insulating with felt cloth tape.

OVERHEAD CONSOLE (FRONT AND REAR)

Overhead console noises are often caused by the console panel clips not being engaged correctly. Most of
these incidents are repaired by pushing up on the console at the clip locations until the clips engage.
In addition look for:

1.

Loose harness or harness connectors.

2.

Front console map/reading lamp lense loose.

3.

Loose screws at console attachment points.

SEATS

When isolating seat noise it's important to note the position the seat is in and the load placed on the seat when
the noise is present. These conditions should be duplicated when verifying and isolating the cause of the
noise.
Cause of seat noise include: 

1.

Headrest rods and holder 

2.

A squeak between the seat pad cushion and frame 

3.

The rear seatback lock and bracket 

These noises can be isolated by moving or pressing on the suspected components while duplicating the con-
ditions under which the noise occurs. Most of these incidents can be repaired by repositioning the component
or applying urethane tape to the contact area.

UNDERHOOD

Some interior noise may be caused by components under the hood or on the engine wall. The noise is then
transmitted into the passenger compartment.
Causes of transmitted underhood noise include:

1.

Any component mounted to the engine wall

2.

Components that pass through the engine wall

3.

Engine wall mounts and connectors

4.

Loose radiator mounting pins

5.

Hood bumpers out of adjustment 

6.

Hood striker out of adjustment

These noises can be difficult to isolate since they cannot be reached from the interior of the vehicle. The best
method is to secure, move or insulate one component at a time and test drive the vehicle. Also, engine RPM
or load can be changed to isolate the noise. Repairs can usually be made by moving, adjusting, securing, or
insulating the component causing the noise.

SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES

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Diagnostic Worksheet

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AUTOMATIC DRIVE POSITIONER

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AUTOMATIC DRIVE POSITIONER

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Component Parts And Harness Connector Location

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System Description

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Refer to Owner's Manual for Automatic Drive Positioner system operating instructions.

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The automatic Entry/Exit function can be turned ON/OFF using the display unit (with NAVI) in the center of
the instrument panel. The set content is transmitted by CAN communication, from display  control unit
(with NAVI) to driver seat control unit.

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Using CONSULT-ll, the seat slide distance at entry/exit setting can be changed.

1.

A. BCM M18, M19, M20
B. Pedal adjusting motor E109, 
E110 (view with lower instrument 
panel LH removed)

2.

A. Door mirror LH D4, RH D107
B. Front door switch LH B8

3.

Seat memory switch D5

4.

A. Pedal adjusting switch M96
B. Door mirror remote control switch 
M159

5.

A. A/T selector lever
B. A/T device (park position switch) 
M156

6.

A. Sliding motor LH P4, reclining 
motor LH P5, lifting motor (front) P6, 
lifting motor (rear) P7
B. Driver seat control unit P2, P3
C. Power seat switch LH P8
(front seat LH view)

7.

A. Automatic drive positioner control 
unit M33, M34
B. Circuit breaker-2 (view with 
instrument panel removed)

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NOTE:

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Disconnecting the battery erases the stored memory.

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After connecting the battery, insert the key into the ignition cylinder and turn the front door switch LH ON (open)

→

OFF (close)

→

ON

(open), the Entry/Exiting function becomes possible.

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After Exiting operation is carried out, return operation can be performed.

NOTE:
During automatic operation, if the ignition switch is turned ON

→

START, the automatic operation is suspended. When the ignition switch

returns to ON, it resumes.

FAIL-SAFE MODE

An "output error" is judged if any seat or pedal motor movement is detected for T2 or longer while no manual
or automatic operations are in process.

CANCEL OF FAIL-SAFE MODE

The mode is cancelled when the A/T selector lever is shifted to P position from any other position.

NOTE:
The front seat position and pedal adjustment functions (see the following table) operate simultaneously in the
order of priority.

*: In conjunction with sliding the seat, the door mirrors are positioned.

CAN Communication System Description

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Refer to 

LAN-4, "SYSTEM DESCRIPTION"

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Function Description 

Memory operation 

The seat, pedal (accelerator, brake) and door mirror move to the stored driving posi-
tion by pushing seat memory switch (1 or 2).

Entry/Exit-
ing function

Exiting operation

At exit, the seat moves backward. (Exiting position)

Entry operation

At entry, the seat returns from Exiting position to the previous driving position before 
the Exiting operation.

Keyfob interlock operation

Perform memory operation, turnout operation and return operation by pressing key-
fob unlock button.

Auto operation temporary stop 
conditions.

When ignition switch is turned to START during seat memory switch operation and return 
operation, seat memory switch operation and return operation is stopped. 

Auto operation stop conditions.

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When the vehicle speed becomes 7 km/h (4 MPH) or higher (memory switch operation 
and entry operation).

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When the setting switch, seat memory switch 1, or 2 are pressed.

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When A/T selector lever is in any position other than P position.

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When the door mirror switch is operated (when ignition switch turned to ON).

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When power seat switch turned ON.

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When pedal adjusting switch turned ON.

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When front seat sliding Entry/Exiting setting is OFF (entry/exiting operation).

OPERATED PORTION

T2 

Seat sliding

Approx. 0.1 sec.

Seat reclining

Same as above

Seat lifting (Front)

Same as above

Seat lifting (Rear)

Same as above

Pedal adjust

Same as above

Priority

Function

Priority

Function

1

Seat sliding, (door mirror LH/RH)*

4

Seat lifter-FR

2

Pedal

5

Seat lifter-RR

3

Seat reclining

AUTOMATIC DRIVE POSITIONER

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Schematic

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