Nissan Rogue Service Manual: Steering wheel turning force is heavy or light
Description
Steering wheel turning force is heavy or light.
Diagnosis Procedure
1.PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS
With CONSULT
- Turn the ignition switch OFF to ON.
- Perform “EPS” self-diagnosis.
Is any DTC detected? YES >> Check the DTC. Refer to STC-13, "DTC Index".
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK THE ILLUMINATION OF THE EPS WARNING LAMP
Check that the EPS warning lamp turns ON when ignition switch turns ON. Then, EPS warning lamp turns OFF after the engine is started.
Is the inspection result normal? YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Perform trouble diagnosis of EPS warning lamp. Refer to STC-28, "Diagnosis Procedure".
3.CHECK EPS CONTROL UNIT SIGNAL (1)
With CONSULT
- Start the engine.
CAUTION: Never drive the vehicle.
- Select “ASSIST LEVEL” in “DATA MONITOR” in “EPS”.
Dose the item in “DATA MONITOR” indicate “100%”? YES >> GO TO 6.
NO >> GO TO 4.
4.CHECK EPS CONTROL UNIT SIGNAL (2)
With CONSULT
Select “BATTERY VOLT” in “DATA MONITOR” in “EPS”.
Dose the item in “DATA MONITOR” indicate “10.5 V” or more? YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> Perform trouble diagnosis of EPS control unit power supply and ground. Refer to STC-20, "Diagnosis Procedure".
5.CHECK EPS CONTROL UNIT SIGNAL (3)
With CONSULT
- Select “ASSIST LEVEL” in “DATA MONITOR” in “EPS”.
- Stop the EPS system until the item in “DATA MONITOR” becomes
“100%” or less.
NOTE: While stopping the EPS system, do not turn steering wheel.
- Check that the symptom continues.
Dose the symptom continue? YES >> GO TO 6.
NO >> The assist torque decreases because of protection function. This is not malfunction. Inspection End.
6.CHECK EPS CONTROL UNIT SIGNAL (4)
With CONSULT
- Start the engine.
CAUTION: Never drive the vehicle.
- Turn steering wheel from full left stop to full right stop.
- Select “TORQUE SENSOR” in “DATA MONITOR” in “EPS”.
Is the inspection result normal? YES >> GO TO 8.
NO >> GO TO 7.
7.CHECK EPS MOTOR
Perform the trouble diagnosis of EPS motor. Refer to STC-24, "Diagnosis Procedure".
Is the inspection result normal? YES >> GO TO 8.
NO >> Repair or replace the specific malfunctioning part.
8.CHECK STEERING WHEEL TURNING FORCE
Check the steering wheel turning force. Refer to ST-7, "Inspection".
Is the inspection result normal? YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> Check the steering wheel turning force for mechanical malfunction. Refer to ST-7, "Inspection".
EPS warning lamp does not turn off
Description
EPS warning lamp does not turn OFF several seconds after engine started.
Diagnosis Procedure
1.PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS
With CONSULT
Turn the ignition switch OFF to ON.
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Unbalance steering wheel turning force and return between
right and left
Description
Unbalance steering wheel turning force and return between right and left.
Diagnosis Procedure
1.CHECK THE ILLUMINATION OF THE EPS WARNING LAMP
Check the EPS warning lamp while engine i ...
Other materials:
Preparation
Commercial Service Tool
Tool name
Description
Ball joint remover
Removing wheel stud
Power tools
Loosening nuts, screws, and bolts
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Hood
Hood
Pull the hood lock release handle 1 located
below the instrument panel until the hood
springs up slightly.
Locate the lever 2 in between the hood and
grille and push the lever sideways with your
fingertips.
Raise the hood 3 .
Remove the support rod 4 and in ...
Ducts and grilles
Exploded View
Side defroster duct (RH)
Defroster nozzle
Side defroster duct (LH)
Center ventilator duct
Heating and cooling unit assembly
Front foot duct (LH)
Front floor connecting duct (LH)
Front floor duct (LH)
Rear center ventilator duct
Adaptor duct 11 ...
