Import Insights: Nissan (October 2014)
Nissan Sales Increasing Across the Country Nissan Group reported 134,388 total U.S. vehicle sales for August 2014, an increase of 11.5% over the prior year and an August record. Sales of Nissan Rogue were the best of any month in the history of the nameplate at 21,419, an increase of 24% over the previous August.
Nissan: Squeak From Fuel Pump
Customer may report a squeak noise that is: • Coming from inside the vehicle; • Happens after driving for 30 minutes; • Is coming from under the vehicle or from the left rear area of the vehicle. If you confirm that a “squeak” noise is coming from inside the fuel tank when driving over bumps
Delphi Announces Five New Mass Air Flow Sensors Covering Nearly 1 Million Vehicles
Delphi Product & Service Solutions has announced the addition of five new mass airflow sensors (MAF) covering nearly 1 million vehicles built from 1990 to 2013. Applications cover manufacturers including Nissan, Audi, Toyota and Infiniti. New part numbers include: AF10198, AF10209, AF10214, AF10218 and AF10221. What MAF Sensors Do MAF sensors measure intake airflow and
Nissan Group sees 11 percent increase in July
Nissan Group announced total U.S. sales for July 2014 of 121,452 units, an increase of 11.4 percent over the prior-year and a July record. Nissan highlights: Nissan Division set a July record with 112,914 sales in the month, an increase of 11.5 percent. This marks a monthly record for the Nissan division in 16 of
Nissan Maxima: Rear Caliper Clunk, Rattle Or Knocking Noise
Applied Vehicles: 2001-’02 Maxima (A33) Applied Dates: 2001 – All vehicles; 2002 – Vehicles built before Sept. 20, 2001. If a customer with an above-listed 2001-’02 Maxima complains of a clunk, knock or rattle noise from the rear of the vehicle while driving on rough road surfaces or over harsh bumps, it may be caused
PaceSetter Performance Products Offers Direct Fit Catalytic Converter For 2004-2007 Nissan Murano
PaceSetter Performance Products offers a direct fit catalytic converter for the 2004-2007 Nissan Murano with the 3.5L engine. This ‘under-car’ catalytic converter (#324150), a direct replacement for the original equipment unit, has heat shields for the catalytic converter.
Servicing The Nissan VQ35-Series Water Pump
At the top of the list for the most difficult water pumps to replace is the Nissan VQ-Series V6 engines. The pump is turned by the timing chain and is nestled in the engine block. This can make for a very difficult job no matter if the engine is mounted transversely or longitudinally. The VQ35-series of engines can be found in 2001-current Nissans and Infinitis.
Snap-on Offers Top 13.4 Reasons To Upgrade To Latest Diagnostic Software Release
The newest Snap-on diagnostic software upgrade offers 47,400 new codes, tests, tips and data going back to 1998 for all major makes, plus new 2013 domestic and Asian model year coverage for GM, Infiniti, Lexus, Mazda, Nissan, Scion, Subaru, Suzuki and Toyota.
Nissan Diagnostics: Check Engine Light And Misfire Issues
The late-model Nissans have proven to be quite reliable when it comes to serial-type problems that would get them to your bay with check engine lamp issues. Nissan has done a good job of addressing some of the problems we’ve looked at in the past. But that doesn’t mean you won’t be seeing Nissans looking for attention, and that spells service opportunities for you.
Diagnosing Nissan Front Brake Caliper Fluid Residue
While servicing 2005-’07 Maxima (A34), 2005-’06 Altima (L31) and
2007 Altima (L32 and H32 Hybrid Electric Vehicles-HEV), if you confirm there is oil residue on the brake caliper and it’s not assembly lubricant, refer to the Service Procedure as part of your normal brake diagnostic procedure.
Wagner ThermoQuiet CeramicNXT Brake Pads Now Available For Several Additional Late-Model Applications
Wagner ThermoQuiet CeramicNXT brake pads featuring the brand’s exclusive 2021-compliant low-copper friction technology have been introduced for 2014 Mazda 6 passenger cars and several other popular late-model foreign nameplate and domestic applications.
Diagnosing Engine Hesitation On 2002 Nissan Xterra
The customer states the check engine light is on and the engine hesitates upon acceleration. The technician connected a scan tool and found code P0102 – Mass or Volume Air Flow “A” Circuit Low. He then performed an inspection of the mass airflow (MAF) sensor and related wiring harness, but found no obvious faults.