2015 Nissan Altima Technical Service Bulletins

332 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2015 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.

• 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.
• 10194204Mar 15, 2016Electrical system, Equipment, Body and structure. Intelligent key buttons inoperative
• 10075205Mar 15, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. INTELLIGENT KEY BUTTONS INOPERATIVE SERVICE INFORMATION If it appears for ONLY ONE OF the Intelligent Keys that all “RKE” lock/unlock/panic/trunk button functions of that specific Intelligent Key do not work BUT The doors will lock and unlock when pressing either front door request switch while using that particular Intelligent Key (see Figure 1 below) Figure 1 AND All the other Intelligent Keys for that vehicle…
• 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
• 10192758Mar 2, 2016Electrical system. IF YOU CONFIRM: Any one or a combination of the following after opening and/or closing a door (as it applies): * The auto headlights do not time out after the ignition is set to the OFF position. * The interior lights do not come ON. * Rogue only: The radio will not turn OFF after ignition is turned OFF. * The Vehicle Information Display in the combination meter showing "door ajar" when the doors are closed. * The…
• 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…
• 10192744Feb 22, 2016Electrical system. IF YOU CONFIRM The MIL is "ON" with DTC P0603 (ECM BACK UP/CIRCUIT). ACTION 1. Confirm that the battery voltage is 11 volts, or more, with the ignition ON (engine OFF, not running). 2. Erase DTC 3. Perform DTC confirmation steps in the Service Procedure. 4. Confirm 1st trip DTC P0603 is not stored. NOTE: P0603 is often the result of low battery voltage, discharged battery or battery terminal disconnections. Please…
• 10192738Feb 10, 2016Electrical system. IF YOU CONFIRM On an Applied Vehicle, one or more of the following is occurring: * A status message "Update Failed !" is displayed with a direction to "Insert update media" while a countdown from 60 is displayed. The audio system then reboots (Nissan Logo appears), and then will restart the countdown. * The center display screen (navigation screen) intermittently goes blank (nothing is displayed) for a few seconds…
• 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.
• 10192714Jan 4, 2016Electrical system. SERVICE INFORMATION When the BCM in an APPLIED VEHICLE is being replaced for any reason, all existing Intelligent Keys must be re-registered. If new Intelligent Keys are added to the existing Intelligent Keys at the same time the BCM is being replaced, the procedure in this bulletin must be followed. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10194193Dec 22, 2015Engine, Electrical system. 2013-2015 Altima; Low power/Stop lamps stay on
• 10075094Dec 22, 2015Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10074573Dec 22, 2015Exterior lighting. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10192709Dec 17, 2015Fuel system. IF YOU CONFIRM: There are no drivability issues. and The MIL is ON with one or more of the following Air Fuel (A/F) Sensor DTCs stored: - P0171 - FUEL SYS-LEAN-B1 (System too lean bank 1) - P0172 - FUEL SYS-RICH-B1 (System too rich bank 1) - P2096, P2097 - POST CAT FUEL TRIM SYS B1 - P015A - Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 (bank 1) ACTION: 1. Refer to step 6 in the SERVICE PROCEDURE to confirm this bulletin applies…
• 10192707Dec 17, 2015Electrical system. SERVICE INFORMATION The Intelligent Keys used on the various Nissan vehicles may not be interchangeable between models and years. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10192687Nov 20, 2015Electrical system. SERVICE INFORMATION Design and process changes have been made to improve battery voltage at dealer receipt. Our goal is to deliver vehicles to customers with a 12 volt battery in excellent condition. Proper dealership storage and maintenance of vehicle 12 volt batteries is essential to insuring good battery operating life and customer satisfaction. Dealers are responsible for maintaining vehicles in their inventory.
• 10192679Nov 16, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). SERVICE INFORMATION Power moonroof initialization procedures for the Applied Vehicles have been revised. The procedure described in this bulletin differs from the procedure in the Electronic Service Manual (ESM). At a later date and where possible, the applicable ESMs will be updated with the revised procedures. Follow the procedure in this bulletin should the power moonroof in an Applied Vehicle need to be…
• 10192677Nov 16, 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 bulletin for further details.
• 10074569Nov 11, 2015Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10192663Oct 30, 2015Seat belts, Brakes, Vehicle speed control. IF YOU CONFIRM All "hands free" functions of the Intelligent Key (I-Key) do not work. For example, the doors will not lock or unlock when pressing either front door request switch. NOTE: - The issue of all I-Key "hands free" functions not working may occur intermittently or all the time. - The message "No Key Detected" or similar may show on the Vehicle Information Display (located in the combination meter).
• 10192661Oct 27, 2015Equipment. SERVICE INFORMATION: The Navigation (NAVI) SD Map Data Cards are not interchangeable between the two versions of NAVI units offered in Nissan vehicles that use this type of map data. * If the wrong SD Map Data Card is used, the NAVI will display an update screen (Figures 1 and 2, reference only) and will only accept Cancel. * If this screen is displayed, install the correct SD Map Data Card, found in table A on…
• 10192650Oct 8, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. IF YOU CONFIRM The customer states HomeLink will not operate or has improper operation. ACTIONS 1. To significantly reduce unnecessary repairs, make sure: a. The vehicle is not in "Transit Mode" (if equipped). - Not in Transit Mode: With the turn signal switch is in the OFF (center) position, turn the ignition from OFF to ON. If the turn signal indicators stay OFF (do not illuminate), the vehicle is not in Transit…
• 10192645Sep 23, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. 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. These new DTC?s are: P17F1 (CVT_JUDDER (C/U INSPECTION)) P17F0 (CVT_JUDDER (T/M INSPECTION)) ACTION: 1. Refer to step 6 and TABLE A on page 4 in the…
• 10192643Sep 18, 2015Electrical system. IF YOU CONFIRM All of the following - The engine will not start (no crank; starter will not engage) when pushing the ignition switch, and I-Key Error message is displayed in the combination meter, and DTC B2604 (PNP/Clutch Switch) is stored, past or present. ACTION Perform adjustment of the shift control cable per the Service Procedure in this bulletin. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10192638Sep 15, 2015Brakes, Lane departure, Back-over prevention (rear camera), Wheels. SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has compiled Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) and Low Tire Pressure Warning System (LTPWS) information for: - Basic diagnosing of TPMS/LTPWS systems - Radio frequency interference causing a "No Data" (C1708, C1709, C1710, C1711) condition - Sensor leaks - Moving TPMS/LTPWS wheel assemblies from one vehicle to another and TPMS/LTPWS sensor registration - Air pressure changes with…
• 10192615Aug 6, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. SERVICE INFORMATION The information in this bulletin is provided to help ensure correct diagnosis and repair of fluid leaks. All fluid leaks, when properly diagnosed, should be repaired (whether under warranty or customer pay) to ensure proper vehicle operation. However, certain normal operating conditions can be misdiagnosed as a leak requiring repair.
• 10192608Jul 21, 2015Equipment. SERVICE INFORMATION For the Applied Vehicles in this bulletin, when an ABS Actuator and Electric Unit (ABS control unit) is replaced for any reason, Configuration of the ABS Control Unit must be performed. If Configuration is not performed, DTC C1170 (VARIANT CODING) will be stored. The Service Procedure in this bulletin contains the steps for performing ABS Control Unit Manual Configuration. See this bulletin for…
• 10057133Jul 21, 2015Brakes. Nissan: 2013-2015 altima, murano, rogue(t32). Configuration must be performed on the selected vehicles when an abs control unit is being replaced. *lj updated 9/10/15.
• 10192605Jul 10, 2015Wheels, Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain, Back-over prevention (rear…. IF YOU CONFIRM: Customers concern of a "clicking" noise coming from either left or right front/rear CV-type axles during take-off/acceleration. ACTION: Apply Molykote M77 grease (P/N 44003-7S000) to the hub bearing surfaces. NOTE: * Do not remove the axle from the hub or transmission for this bulletin * Refer to the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for model specific torque specifications. - For 2007-2013 Versa and…
• 10192597Jul 6, 2015Steering, Brakes, Back-over prevention (rear camera), Wheels, Equipment. SERVICE INFORMATION When servicing run flat tires or low profile tires: - Special equipment and procedures are required to avoid damage. - Specifically, Tire Pressure Monitor transmitters (TPMS sensors) can be damaged when improperly dismounting and mounting tires. - TPMS sensors becoming damaged during mounting or dismounting tires are not covered under warranty.
• 10192592Jun 25, 2015Brakes. IF YOU CONFIRM: * The outside brake pad (pad furthest from caliper piston) of the right rear brake caliper has excessive wear or noise. And * There IS NOT a "stamping mark" on the Torque Member (shown and described in Figure 1, page 2). NOTE: This stamping mark can be on either the right or left machined surface of the Torque Member. This bulletin does not apply if stamping mark is present as described in Figure 1…

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