VARIOUS NISSAN MODLES; PRECAUTIONS FOR CLEANING PAINTED ALLOY WHEELS
The appearance of painted alloy wheels can be damaged if acidic cleaners are used.
ALL NISSAN MODELS; DIAGNOSIS OF POOR ACCELERATION OR LACK OF POWER
If a customer describes lack of power or poor acceleration, perform the following checks before attempting any repair:
Check for stored DTCs.
Check if the driver is resting their left foot on the brake pedal while accelerating. Advise the customer not to rest their foot on the brake while accelerating.
Use CONSULT-III plus in Engine Data Monitor to check operation of the brake lamp circuit signal. Monitor the brake switch during the incident; it should be “OFF”.
ALL NISSAN MODELS; FLUID LEAK REPAIR SERVICE INFORMATION
The following information is provided to help ensure correct diagnosis and repair of fluid leaks. All fluid leaks, when properly diagnosed, should be repaired (whether under warranty or customer pay) to ensure proper vehicle operation.
ALL NISSAN MODELS; REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDSHIELD
Windshield “foreign material” that is on the surface of the glass in some cases can be cleaned off with a very particular type and grade of steel wool.
-REVISED- 1990-2013 ALL NISSAN MODELS; STRUT REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES
This bulletin provides information to identify:
A leaking strut or a shock absorber that qualifies for replacement under warranty.
A strut or shock absorber that has slight oil seepage, a condition which is considered normal, does not affect strut/shock absorber operation or performance, and does not require replacement.
A strut or shock absorber that should be replaced due to rod resistance/noise issues.
-REVISED- ALL NISSAN MODELS; INFLATING TIRES EQUIPPED WITH TPMS
Improper use of tire inflator tools can break the stem of a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) sensor.
-REVISED- ALL NISSAN MODELS; CD & DVD PLAYER CONCERNS
If a CD/DVD Player incident is noted, a possible cause may be improper CD/DVD disc care, condition, or usage. This bulletin provides updated CD/DVD Player operation instructions to avoid potential incidents/customer concerns caused by improper care and usage of CD/DVD discs.
ALL NISSAN MODELS; WHEEL BEARING COLLISION DAMAGE
Impacts to wheel bearings (such as a collision or other suspension damage) may create slight indents in the bearing surfaces. These indents may not be visible but can cause bearing noise.