2013 Nissan Altima Technical Service Bulletins

370 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 Nissan Altima. 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.

• 10119177Dec 1, 2016Engine. 2013-2016 ALTIMA WITH QR25DE ENGINE; MIL ON WITH DTC P0101 This bulletin applies only to models equipped with 4-cylinder engines. This bulletin has been amended throughout. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10109110Dec 1, 2016Body and structure, Equipment. 2013 ? 2016 ALTIMA; RUST AROUND REAR LICENSE LAMP FINISHER IF YOU CONFIRM When rust is found on the rear deck lid surface in the area surrounding the license lamp finisher (Figure 1) or replacing the license lamp finisher for any reason. ACTION - Replace the license lamp finisher with the new replacement part listed in the Parts Information. - Refer to the Electronic Service Manual (ESM), section EXT ? Exterior for…
• 10119266Nov 29, 2016Engine. INTELLIGENT KEY NOT DETECTED / ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended to update the Applied Vehicles and make changes to the body of the bulletin. Please discard previous versions.
• 10119282Nov 28, 2016Engine. NISSAN; DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION FOR ABS DTC C1130 SERVICE INFORMATION When diagnosing for DTC C1130 (ENGINE SIGNAL): ECM related DTCs (P-codes) must be diagnosed, repaired, and DTCs erased first. - DTC C1130 is an ABS DTC that indicates an output signal of the ECM is not recognized. - Absent or incorrect ECM signals, that are indicated by corresponding P-codes, may trigger C1130 in the ABS control unit.
• 10119279Nov 15, 2016Equipment. 2013-2014 ALTIMA; A/C DOES NOT BLOW COLD AND CLUTCH DOES NOT ENGAGE IF YOU CONFIRM The air conditioner does not blow cold air, AND The magnet clutch is determined to be the cause when following the diagnosis procedure in the HAC section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM). ACTION Replace the magnet coil. - Refer to SERVICE PROCEDURE on page 3. NOTE: Do NOT discharge the refrigerant or remove the A/C compressor…
• 10119276Nov 14, 2016Equipment. 2013-2014 ALTIMA AND 2014-2016 ROGUE; MIL ON WITH DTC P0776, P1715 MAY HAVE HESITATION AND/OR LACK OF POWER This bulletin has been amended to remove 2015-2016 Altima from the Applied Vehicles. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10120586Oct 21, 2016Equipment. CVT FLUID LEVEL CHECK SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. The APPLIED VEHICLES section has been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10091576Sep 28, 2016Equipment. "no audio during phone call with apple ios 10, navigation system reboots, and/or audio controls will not respond this bulletin has been amended. The title and if you confirm section have been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin."
• 10091608Sep 27, 2016Latches, locks and linkages. "nissan; doors difficult to close with temperature below freezing if you confirm: the following incident, or the customer reports this incident: - the vehicle has been setting (not running) in temperatures below 14°f (-10°c) for an extended period (such as overnight). Then - a side door is opened. Then - the door is difficult to close/latch, will not close/latch with normal pressure; requires additional effort to…
• 10091527Aug 25, 2016Engine. "2013-2015 altima with 4-cyl engine; cabin “boom” and/or steering/floor vibration while driving 4-cylinder engine only if you confirm: a “boom” or drone sensation is heard in the cabin area and/or a vibration is felt in the floor and/or steering wheel when driving and the engine is approximately 1,800 rpm. Action: 1. Check the gap between the rubber and metal portions of the front tube exhaust hanger (see figure 1…
• 10091506Aug 9, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. "2013-2016 altima and 2014-2016 rogue; mil on with dtc p0776, p1715 may have hesitation and/or lack of power altima with 4-cylinder engine only this bulletin has been amended. The title is changed, a dtc is added under if you confirm, and tcm reprogramming is added to the service procedure. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin."
• 10091503Aug 4, 2016Equipment. "all model year 2012 and newer nissan vehicles; evap leak dtc p0442, p0455, p0456 information this bulletin has been amended. The title has been revised, and the bulletin now includes vehicles in production as of the date of this update. No other changes have been made. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin."
• 10091413Jul 27, 2016Engine. "remote engine start not working this bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made to items 1, 4, and 13 in the supplemental diagnosis table. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10192841Jun 9, 2016Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. SERVICE INFORMATION The Service Procedure (starting on page 2) in this bulletin contains the steps to perform TCM Calibration Data Write Procedures. These procedures are used when a complete CVT is replaced, or a CVT control valve (valve body) is replaced, or a Transmission Control Module (TCM) is replaced. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10192840Jun 9, 2016Equipment, Tires. SERVICE INFORMATION Temporary tire Flat Spotting is common on New Dealer In-Stock vehicles that have not been occasionally moved. Flat Spotting can occur after the vehicle has been parked (not moved) for a few days, or longer. In most cases it is temporary. In extreme cases it can be permanent. Vehicles should be moved every 30 days, in one direction only, enough to rotate the tires 90° (see Figure 1). Moving…
• 10192834Jun 2, 2016Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. IF YOU CONFIRM One or more of the DTCs listed in Table A are stored in the Transmission Control Module (TCM). And No other DTCs are stored other than what are listed in Table A. And The diagnostic procedures in the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for each DTC in Table A, that is stored in the TCM, has been performed and indicates that the CVT assembly must be replaced. NOTE: Do not replace the CVT. ACTION Replace…
• 10192833Jun 2, 2016Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. IMPORTANT: Metal debris and friction material may become trapped in the radiator, cooling hoses, bypass valve or external CVT fluid cooler. This debris can contaminate the newly serviced transmission, control valve or torque converter. In severe cases this debris can block or restrict flow and may cause damage to the newly serviced CVT.
• 10192829May 31, 2016Exterior lighting, Engine, Electrical system. IF YOU CONFIRM The following, or the customer reports the following: - Intermittently there is low power when accelerating, And/or - The stop lamps (brake lights) stay ON after releasing the brake pedal, with the ignition ON or OFF. ACTION - Delete the stop lamp relay and bypass the stop lamp relay circuit. - Replace the stop lamp switch with the one listed in PARTS INFORMATION. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10192816Apr 29, 2016Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. IF YOU CONFIRM: The customer reports a transmission judder (shake, shudder, single or multiple bumps or vibration) AND One of these DTCs is stored: - P17F0 (CVT_JUDDER (T/M INSPECTION)) - P17F1 (CVT_JUDDER (C/U INSPECTION)) NOTE - If a transmission judder (as described above) is not reported, this bulletin does not apply. - If either P17F0 or P17F1 are not stored, this bulletin does not apply. - NTB15-014, Enhanced…
• 10192813Apr 25, 2016Equipment, Electrical system, Back-over prevention (rear camera), Steering. SERVICE INFORMATION If the configuration of the Audio/Navigation unit has not been completed correctly, some of the symptoms that may occur are: * Intermittent or no back up camera operation * No steering wheel switch response to audio inputs * No volume response from volume knob * Volume very loud or very quiet and adjustment is overly sensitive * Equalizer is adjusted so that Bass control is at maximum all the…
• 10194176Apr 22, 2016Equipment. 2-Sensor occupant classification System Diagnostics and Information
• 10192805Apr 18, 2016Equipment. IF YOU CONFIRM A refrigerant leak at a refrigerant pipe/hose joint location. ACTIONS 1. Inspect the metal surfaces of the pipe/hose joint for damage or contamination. NOTE: Do not replace a refrigerant pipe, hose, or other A/C component if an o-ring seal will solve the leak incident, if it should occur. 2. If no damage is found to the joint metal surfaces, replace the O-ring seal. See this bulletin for further…
• 10192801Apr 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 Nissan by request if certain criteria are met. This bulletin lists the criteria and provides an application form for such replacements. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10194179Apr 7, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Nissan; Procedure to clean CVT Transmission fluid coolers
• 10194192Apr 6, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. 2013-2016 Altima and 2014-2016 Rogue; MIL on with DTC P0776
• 10075093Apr 6, 2016Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10194180Apr 5, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Enhanced Diagnostic Logic for CVT Judder
• 10192793Apr 5, 2016Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. IF YOU CONFIRM The customer reports a transmission judder (shake, shudder, single or multiple bumps or vibration). NOTE: A new diagnostic logic has been established to enhance the diagnostic process by storing diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) on Applied Vehicles. The new DTCs are: P17F1 (CVT_JUDDER [C/U INSPECTION]) P17F0 (CVT_JUDDER [T/M INSPECTION]) ACTION 1. Refer to page 4, step 6 in the SERVICE PROCEDURE to…
• 10194191Apr 1, 2016Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. 2013-2015 Altima and 2014-2016 Rogue; MIL on with DTC P0776
• 10194190Apr 1, 2016Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. 2013-2015 Altima; CVT delayed engagement when shifting into drive or reverse
• 10194189Apr 1, 2016Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. 2013-2016 Altima and 2014-2016 Rogue; CVT Judder and DTC P17F0 or P17F1 stored (4 cyl engine only)
• 10192791Apr 1, 2016Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. IF YOU CONFIRM: The CVT has a delayed engagement when shifting into Drive or Reverse, and there are no DTCs stored in the ECM and/or TCM. ACTION: Refer to page 5, step 6 in the SERVICE PROCEDURE of this bulletin to check if TCM reprogramming applies to the vehicle you are working on. 1. Reprogram the TCM, if reprogramming applies. 2. Inspect the CVT belt per the SERVICE PROCEDURE in this bulletin. 3. Perform CVT…
• 10075092Apr 1, 2016Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10075091Apr 1, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10075090Apr 1, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10194181Mar 31, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Pathfinder, Quest, Murano, Maxima, Altima V6, CVT Judder and DTC P17F0 or P17F1 Stored
• 10194173Mar 31, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. CVT/TDCM Calibration Data "Write" Procedure
• 10194184Mar 29, 2016Equipment, Fuel system. Fuel Filler Cap tether clip service information
• 10192787Mar 29, 2016Fuel system, Equipment. SERVICE INFORMATION If the clip for the fuel filler cap tether becomes lost or is detached for any reason, it is no longer necessary to replace the fuel filler cap. The clip or "pin" is now available as a separate service part. NOTE - Do not replace the fuel filler cap if only the pin is needed. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10194207Mar 23, 2016Engine cooling. 2013-2016 Altima with QR25DE Engine; MIL oin with DTC P0116
• 10075208Mar 23, 2016Electrical system, Engine cooling. 2013-2016 ALTIMA WITH QR25DE ENGINE; MIL ON WITH DTC P0116 IF YOU CONFIRM The MIL is ON with P0116 Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT SENSOR) stored, and There are no drivability issues. ACTION 1. Refer to step 6 in the SERVICE PROCEDURE to confirm this bulletin applies to the vehicle you are working on. 2. If this bulletin applies, reprogram the ECM. IMPORTANT:
• 10192780Mar 22, 2016Engine cooling. IF YOU CONFIRM The MIL is ON with P0116 Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT SENSOR) stored, and There are no drivability issues. ACTION 1. Refer to step 6 in the SERVICE PROCEDURE to confirm this bulletin applies to the vehicle you are working on. 2. If this bulletin applies, reprogram the ECM. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10192773Mar 11, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. IF YOU CONFIRM: The customer reports a transmission judder (shake, shudder, single or multiple bumps or vibration), AND One of the following DTCs are stored in the TCM: - P17F0 (CVT_JUDDER (T/M INSPECTION)) - P17F1 (CVT_JUDDER (C/U INSPECTION)) NOTE: - If a transmission judder (as described above) is NOT reported by the customer, this bulletin does not apply. - If DTC P17F0 or P17F1 was NOT found stored, this…
• 10192769Mar 10, 2016Wheels, Fuel system, Back-over prevention (rear camera), Steering, Engine…. IF YOU CONFIRM A customer concern of while turning the steering wheel or when driving at low speed (straight or turning), a high pitch power steering noise can be heard. * Only while seated inside the vehicle And * With all of the windows up NOTE: If the audio and/or HVAC systems are turned ON it may be difficult to hear this issue. ACTION Install an Insulator onto the end of the power steering pump motor housing…
• 10194199Mar 8, 2016Steering, Equipment. Nissan; Power steering noise heard inside vehicle with windows closed
• 10192750Feb 26, 2016Exterior lighting. SERVICE INFORMATION Occasionally customers may notice water vapor or fog in the headlamps. The information, illustrations, and flow chart in this bulletin are provided to help you in determining if an incident for water/condensation in the headlamps is normal or not. Nissan?s new vehicle limited warranty does not cover physically damaged (cracked or broken) headlamps. All current headlamp assemblies are vented to…
• 10192727Jan 28, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). SERVICE INFORMATION The purpose of this bulletin is to give Nissan dealers guidelines to help determine if windshield breakage is covered under warranty or is the customer?s responsibility. Nissan North America (NNA) is not responsible for damage to glass that is a result of objects striking or scratching the glass. However, NNA is responsible for manufacturing issues such as distorted glass and cracks that are due…
• 10192725Jan 25, 2016Transmission and drivetrain, Back-over prevention (rear camera). IF YOU CONFIRM: A whine or grind type noise heard during acceleration and/or constant highway speeds. -The level of noise may increase as vehicle speed increases AND there are no other drivability issues or stored DTCs related to the CVT assembly (CVT). ACTION: Refer to the REPAIR FLOW CHART on page 3 for repair procedure. Refer to page 2 for information on special service tools.
• 10192720Jan 15, 2016Electrical system. SERVICE INFORMATION The function to detect the last item to trigger the vehicles theft alarm system can now be accessed with CONSULT-III plus (C-III plus). This function can be accessed by selecting: * Diagnosis (All Systems) or Diagnosis (One System). Then * BCM Then * THEFT ALM Then * Work Support Then * THEFT ALM TRG. See this bulletin for further details.
• 10194193Dec 22, 2015Engine, Electrical system. 2013-2015 Altima; Low power/Stop lamps stay on

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