2003 Infiniti Q45 Technical Service Bulletins

47 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2003 Infiniti Q45. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 11031720Apr 13, 2026Body and structure. CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) label. These items may be available from Infiniti by request if certain criteria are met. This bulletin lists the criteria and provides an application…
• 11002539May 20, 2024Electrical system. INTELLIGENT KEY NOT DETECTED / ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 11001182Apr 30, 2024Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). WINDOW GLASS WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 11001179Apr 30, 2024Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 11001177Apr 29, 2024Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10232646Feb 27, 2023Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10232644Feb 27, 2023Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10232645Feb 22, 2023Wheels. WHEEL BEARING COLLISION DAMAGE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10190150Mar 24, 2021Electrical system. INFINITI; FRONT SONAR PARKING SENSOR SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10190026Mar 10, 2021Electrical system. NAVIGATION MAP DATA UPDATE MATRIX This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10160176Apr 2, 2019Equipment. EXTERIOR CLEANING INFORMATION SERVICE INFORMATION When cleaning the exterior of an Infiniti vehicle, damage may occur when using a cleaner with too high of an alkaline concentration. - Always refer to the Appearance and care section of the related owner?s manual. - Not all cleaners are created equal. - Many cleaners come in concentrated form. - Alkaline cleaners (cleaners with a high pH value) can cause spots on…
• 10149809Oct 24, 2018Equipment, Body and structure. PLASTIC INTERIOR TRIM PROTECTIVE COVERING REMOVAL SERVICE INFORMATION Vehicles are delivered with plastic interior trim protective covering on the front and rear seats, front and rear door panel finishers, steering wheel, and sun visors (see examples on page 2). When removing the protective covering, care must be used to avoid scuffs, scrapes, cuts, and other abrasive contact to interior trim components. DO NOT use…
• 10149806Oct 12, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. TRANSMISSION & ENGINE AUTOMATED DATA COLLECTION AND DIAGNOSTIC REPORTING SERVICE INFORMATION To support proper diagnosis and to promote Fixed-Right-First-Time ? Infiniti may review CONSULT-III plus (CIII plus) data relating to vehicle operation and function to help with vehicle diagnosis and diagnostic validation. IMPORTANT: For transmission/engine repair or replacement, retailers are required to connect C-III plus…
• 10149802Oct 9, 2018Equipment. Infiniti USA Electronic Field Communication Subject: Retailed Vehicle Open Campaign Report Lists Updated The lists for each retailer?s Retailed Vehicle Open Campaign Report has been updated today in DBS. We made our best effort to reassign vehicles to retailers based on the most recent owner information we received.
• 10149803Oct 2, 2018Air bags. Infiniti USA Electronic Field Communication Subject: Takata Completion Objectives for Q3 INFINITI is continuing to ask its retailers to urgently help increase customer participation in the Takata recalls to help it achieve 100% customer recall participation for the following vehicles: ? 2001 I30 ? 2002-04 I35 ? 2003-08 FX ? 2002-03 QX4 ? 2006-10 M Sedan INFINITI expects to upload the next refreshed owner list to…
• 10145541Sep 28, 2018Equipment. DBS Enhancement: Retailed Vehicle Open Campaign Report INFINITI announced the availability of a new DBS enhancement tool to the Service > Campaign screen: Retailed Vehicle Open Campaign Report on July 9, 2018, which identifies owner contact information for specific campaigns. Currently, only Takata campaign owner lists are available.
• 10145053Aug 17, 2018Engine cooling. OBD II EVAP Tube Warranty Enhancement UPDATE August 17, 2018 Please discard earlier versions of this bulletin. The announcement from March 21, 2017 has been revised to include: - Clarification that the refueling concern is extremely hard to fill, not intermittent, and occurs at multiple fueling stations and fuel pumps - Customer expense may be applicable if the vehicle is out of warranty
• 10145052Aug 17, 2018Engine cooling. OBD II EVAP Tube Warranty Enhancement UPDATE August 17, 2018 Please discard earlier versions of this bulletin The announcement from March 21, 2017 has been revised to include: o Clarification that the refueling concern is extremely hard to fill, not intermittent, and occurs at multiple fueling stations and fuel pumps o Client expense may be applicable if the vehicle is out of warranty
• 10144484Apr 4, 2018Equipment. NEW PAINT GUARD FILM REMOVAL INFORMATION This bulletin applies only to new, unsold vehicles with Paint Guard Film in Dealer Stock. This bulletin has been amended. The publication date has been revised to include the latest models and model years. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10136636Mar 7, 2018Equipment. DBS Enhancement: Custom VIN Campaign Report INFINITI is pleased to announce the availability of a new DBS enhancement to the Service > Campaign screen: Custom VIN Campaign Report. The tool identifies open campaigns on a customized VIN list loaded into DBS for INFINITI and Nissan vehicles.
• 10129111Jan 23, 2018Equipment. REDUCED VEHICLE LOAD CAPACITY LABEL (REGULATORY REQUIREMENT) This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with dealer installed or VPC installed accessories.
• 10127465Nov 29, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). WINDOW GLASS WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended to apply to the latest models and model years, and warranty information on page 2 has been updated. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10127462Nov 29, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended to apply to the latest models and model years. Also, warranty information on pages 1 and 8 has been updated. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10127461Nov 28, 2017Brakes. BRAKE NOISE/JUDDER/PEDAL FEEL DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR This bulletin has been amended to include vehicles built up to the publication date. Also, tips for using the ProCut? brake lathe were added on page 8, and a Brake Noise Diagnostic Worksheet was added on page 10. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10119210Jul 7, 2017Electrical system. 12 VOLT BATTERY STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE FOR NEW VEHICLES IN RETAILER INVENTORY This bulletin has been amended throughout. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10192822May 10, 2016Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. SERVICE INFORMATION Replacement 5-speed rear wheel drive Automatic Transmission (A/T) assemblies and replacement control valves (valve bodies) now come with blank Transmission Control Modules (TCMs). Blank TCMs come without software and must be programmed (not reprogrammed) and then configured after they are installed.
• 10192802Apr 13, 2016Equipment, Forward collision avoidance. SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement "Certification Label" or "VIN Plate / Label" may be needed. These items may be available from Infiniti by request if certain criteria are met. This bulletinlists the criteria and provides an application form for such replacements. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10192693Dec 1, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). SERVICE INFORMATION 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. * Most any foreign material on the surface of the Windshield can be cleaned off by using #0000 super fine steel wool. >The #0000 grade super fine steel wool can be found in most hardware stores. Please see this bulleitn for further details.
• 10192514Jan 16, 2015Equipment, Air bags, Back-over prevention (rear camera). SERVICE INFORMATION Changes or modifications to the front seat assembly trim materials may affect the proper operation of the Front Seat-Mounted Side-Impact Supplemental Air Bags and Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor and could result in serious personal injury or death. Infiniti STRONGLY RECOMMENDS AGAINST making any change to seat trim materials from the factory equipped condition.
• 10192505Jan 5, 2015Equipment. SERVICE INFORMATION Two methods are used to update/upgrade Navigation Map Data: 1. The customer goes to www.infinitinavigation.com and is mailed update disc(s) or SD card and installs data, OR 2. The dealership is mailed update disc(s) and the customer must visit the dealership to have data installed. Use the matrix in this bulletin to determine which method is utilized for each Applied Vehicle. See this bulletin…
• 10192314Jan 27, 2014Electrical system, Air bags. SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the "RESTRAINTS" section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for each vehicle IMPORTANT: Turn the ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery terminals, and wait at least 3 minutes before performing any service on the SRS. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10032305Jan 27, 2014Air bags. Infiniti: srs precautions during service. Included in the restraints section of the electronic service manual (esm) for each vehicle is information necessary to service the supplemental restraint system (srs) safely. Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the srs, can lead to a serious injury or death caused by unintentional activation of the srs. No model or model years listed. *pe…
• 10032304Nov 27, 2013Exterior lighting. Infiniti: exterior lamp fogging. Water in the exterior lamps. This is generally not due to a defect. All current exterior lamp assemblies are vented to the atmosphere (not sealed). Moisture in the air sometimes travels into and out of the lamp assembly through these vents. Necessary to allow for expansion and contraction of air from temperature variations (warmer or colder) without damage to the lamp. Certain…
• 10192235Aug 27, 2013Equipment, Wheels. Infiniti Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory Alloy wheels, along with their finish coating (clear, chrome, titanium, etc.), are specifically developed to achieve Infiniti design and performance standards. These Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory wheels are subjected to testing to ensure they meet Infiniti's standards.
• 10192219Jul 23, 2013Steering, Brakes, Suspension. SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed, if any should occur. - Most brake issues fall into the following categories: a. Brake Noise: A squeak, squeal, clunk, or groan that occurs when the brakes are applied or released. b. Brake Judder: A vibration that can be felt in the…
• 10192218Jul 23, 2013Brakes, Steering, Wheels. If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and follow the tips listed in this bulletin. - The ProCut PFM Series brake lathe has been chosen as the approved tool for rotor resurfacing. - The ProCut PFM Series brake lathe can be ordered from TECH-MATE at 1-800-662-2001. - ProCut technical…
• 10192191Jun 7, 2013Electrical system. As part of an enhanced emissions test for Inspection & Maintenance (I/M), some States may require the System Readiness Test (SRT) status be checked. - The SRT is used to indicate whether the engine control module (ECM) has completed self diagnosis of major emissions systems and components. - In these instances the State may require completion of the SRT before permitting the emissions inspection to proceed. Refer…
• 10051765Apr 3, 2013Latches, locks and linkages. Infiniti: lock/unlock request button on outside door handle outside door handle does not respond. Lock/unlock request button located on outside door handles of vehicles can be disabled (or enabled) through either the "comfort & conv" settings of the audio/visual/navigation system or through the "combination meter settings" depending on the vehicle model, year, and trim level.
• 10192146Mar 19, 2013Suspension. SERVICE INFORMATION 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…
• 10044526Jul 6, 2012Electrical system. Infiniti: reprogramming electronic control unit (ecu) on all qualifying vehicles. No models listed. Model years 1998-2013.
• 10031304Sep 30, 2010Tires. Infiniti: tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) warning light on/blinking. No models or model years listed. *pe updated on 08-11-2011.
• 10033227Feb 11, 2010Transmission and drivetrain. Infiniti: 5 speed a/t dtc diagnoses for p1701, p1702, p1703, p1704, p1705, p1754, p1759, p1764, p1769, p1774. Applies to re 5r05a only transmissions (5 speed a/t). If one or more dtcs listed are found stored in self diagnosis, use the repair flow chart to assist in diagnosis.
• 10032524Nov 17, 2009Equipment. Infiniti: vent control valve replacement. No applied vehicles affected: all models; no model years listed.
• 10030145Apr 6, 2009Electrical system. Infiniti: electronic control unit damage can result from improper battery connection. The battery is required to stay connected when the engine is running. No model years listed.
• 10012880Aug 9, 2007Electrical system. Trailer light wiring. To include infiniti 2006 m35/m45. *tt updated 09-12-07.
• 10021509Apr 18, 2007Exterior lighting. Exterior lamp fogging.
• 10019293Mar 31, 2006Engine cooling. Malfunction indicator lamp with diagnostic trouble code u1000 or u1010 stored in engine control unit. 2002 - 2006 infiniti vehicles with can communication.

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