Due to legal requirements in some states and Canadian Provinces, your vehicle may be required to be in what is called the "ready condition" for an Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the emission control system.
The vehicle is set to the "ready condition" when it is driven through certain driving patterns. Usually, the ready condition can be obtained by ordinary usage of the vehicle.
If a powertrain system component is repaired or the battery is disconnected, the vehicle may be reset to a "not ready" condition. Before taking the I/M test, check the vehicle's inspection/maintenance test readiness condition.
Place the ignition switch in the ON position without starting the engine. If the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) comes on steady for 20 seconds and then blinks for 10 seconds , the I/M test condition is "not ready". If the MIL does not blink after 20 seconds, the I/M test condition is "ready". It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer to set the "ready condition" or to prepare the vehicle for testing.
Squeak and rattle trouble diagnoses
Work Flow
CUSTOMER INTERVIEW
Interview the customer if possible, to determine the conditions that exist
when the noise occurs. Use the Diagnostic Worksheet during the interview to
document the facts and conditions when the noise occurs and any customer's
comments; refer to RF-64, "Diagnost ...
Diagnosis and repair workflow
Work Flow
WORK FLOW
DETAILED FLOW
1. GET INFORMATION FOR SYMPTOM
Get the detailed information from the customer about the symptom (the
condition and the environment when the incident/malfunction occurred).
2. CHECK DTC
Check DTC.
Perform the following procedure if DTC is displayed.
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ECM branch line circuit
Diagnosis Procedure
1.CHECK CONNECTOR
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect the battery cable from the negative
terminal.
Check the following terminals and connectors
for damage, bend and loose connection (unit side and connector
side).
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