2013 Nissan Pathfinder Technical Service Bulletins

267 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. 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.

• 10192538Mar 12, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. INFORMATION If this bulletin applies by checking Service COMM (PC357), and the TCM?s current part number is listed in Table A of this bulletin, then reprogram the TCM. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10192532Mar 11, 2015Equipment. SERVICE INFORMATION NOTE - Failure to follow the procedures in this bulletin may result in the denial of a warranty claim. In an effort to protect the paint finish, Paint Guard Film (PGF) is applied on many new Nissan vehicles. Paint Guard Film is a temporary white plastic protective film that is applied by the factory to the horizontal painted surfaces of the vehicle.
• 10192518Jan 26, 2015Seats, Air bags, Vehicle speed control. INTRODUCTION Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Safety Recall Campaign on certain specific Model Year 2013 - 2014 Nissan Pathfinders to adjust the lever stop for the secondary hood latch lever at no charge for parts or labor. IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Nissan has assigned identification number PC343 to this campaign. This number must appear on all communications and documentation of any nature dealing with this campaign.
• 10192513Jan 16, 2015Air bags, Equipment, 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. Nissan STRONGLY RECOMMENDS AGAINST making any change to seat trim materials from the factory equipped condition.
• 10192510Jan 15, 2015Equipment. IF YOU CONFIRM: One or more of the following with the engine idling, the CVT in Drive, and the air conditioning on: - Low/rough idle - High idle - Idle fluctuation ACTION: 1. Compare the vehicle?s current ECM part number to those listed in Table A (see page 4). 2. If the ECM part number matches one listed in Table A, reprogram the ECM. - If there is NOT an ECM part number match, this bulletin does not apply. Refer…
• 10192508Jan 15, 2015Equipment. SERVICE INFORMATION DTC B2190 (NATS ANTENNA AMP) can be stored for the following reasons: 1. Something other than an Intelligent Key is inserted into the Key-Slot. 2. An Intelligent Key issue. 3. A wiring issue between the Key-Slot and the BCM. 4. A Key-Slot issue. If DTC B2190 is stored due to 1 or 2 above, it will not erase, or go to "PAST", until a known good registered Intelligent Key is inserted into the…
• 10192491Dec 15, 2014Body and structure. SERVICE INFORMATION If one or both Intelligent Keys cannot be located prior to customer delivery of an Applied Vehicle, refer to the applicable section of this bulletin for Intelligent Key registration instructions. - One (1) Intelligent Key Is Lost ----- Page 2 - Two (2) Intelligent Keys Are Lost ----- Page 3 See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10192478Nov 25, 2014Engine, Electrical system. SERVICE INFORMATION Starting with 2010 Model Year, Nissan vehicles have been gradually incorporating a new type of DTC known as Permanent DTC or P-DTC. If a vehicle is equipped with P-DTCs, all emission related DTCs will also set a P-DTC if the MIL is turned ON. A listing of which DTCs that will also set a P-DTC is found in the DTC Index in the EC-Engine Control section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM).
• 10192474Nov 20, 2014Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. SERVICE INFORMATION If a customer describes lack of power or poor acceleration, perform the following checks before attempting any repair: * Check for stored DTCs. * Check if the driver is resting their left foot on the brake pedal while accelerating. Advise the customer not to rest their foot on the brake while accelerating. * Use CONSULT-III plus in Engine Data Monitor to check operation of the brake lamp circuit…
• 10192471Nov 19, 2014Body and structure, Engine. SERVICE INFORMATION A two-piece design front engine mount is currently being used for the applied vehicles listed. A single thunk noise may be heard on the first acceleration of the day from this type of mount and is considered normal operation. The mount has also been designed with built in free-play that is normal. Under normal driving conditions: * A "thunk" noise may be heard on the first acceleration of the…
• 10192464Nov 7, 2014Engine, Engine cooling. Nissan is conducting an inventory inspection on 105,290 specific MY2013-15 Nissan ALT, PTH, LEF, MUR, NV2, NVT, SEN, and VER NOTE vehicles to inspect the software on the OCS ECU.
• 10056181Aug 29, 2014Equipment. Nissan: regarding some vehicles using two stain gauge occupant classification system (ocs) operation, and the pressures necessary due to different response of occupant seating posture. Model 2013-2015 altima, sentra, pathfinder, leaf, nv200, nv200 taxi, rogue.
• 10192422Aug 18, 2014Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. SERVICE INFORMATION The purpose of this bulletin is to clarify language contained in the owner?s manual language for the APPLIED VEHICLES. For the APPLIED VEHICLES, the below language supersedes similar language in existing owner?s manuals. Future printings of owner?s manuals for the APPLIED VEHICLES will also contain the below language. For the APPLIED VEHICLES: NISSAN recommends using Genuine NISSAN NS-3 CVT…
• 10192421Aug 18, 2014Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. SERVICE INFORMATION Applied vehicles equipped with a CVT have a "cap" that appears to be a fluid level gauge. This "cap" will NOT have a gauge or "dipstick". This is normal. Do NOT replace the "cap" because it is thought to have a "dipstick". The fluid level is not checked from this location. The fluid level for applied vehicles is checked from the oil pan (refer to the appropriate section of the Electronic Service…
• 10192413Jul 31, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. IF YOU CONFIRM: With the ignition turned ON, the following Automatic Drive Positioner (ADP) related items operate as stated below: - The driver?s seat, outside mirrors, and steering wheel will not adjust to preset positions. - Memory positions 1 and 2 do not work when their buttons are pressed. - The LED memory position and set indicator light does not come on. - The outside mirrors can NOT be adjusted with the…
• 10192412Jul 31, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. IF YOU CONFIRM: If the customer states the mileage displayed for Distance To Empty (DTE) changes abruptly or unexpectedly, up or down. - The customer may also describe the issue as DTE mileage does not match or "agree with" the fuel gauge reading for example, DTE shows 175 miles while the fuel gauge shows ¼ full. NOTE: This issue does not affect the operation of the low fuel warning system indicators or primary…
• 10056180Jul 31, 2014Electrical system. Nissan: some vehicles experience erratic behavior of distance to empty (dte) mileage that changes abruptly or unexpectedly, when displayed. Model 2013-2014 pathfinder.
• 10192405Jul 14, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Nissan is conducting a Dealer Service Action to replace the CVT and reprogram/calibrate the TCM on a limited number of certain specific 2013-14 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles that are currently in dealerThere are 67 eligible vehicles remaining in dealer inventory for this service action. 39 CVTs were shipped last week and have already begun arriving at dealers. Please refer to the attached list for current and planned…
• 10192394Jun 24, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. SERVICE INFORMATION Related to communication codes U1000, U1001, U1002, U1010: - Always diagnose the communication codes first. - When a module reports a U1000 code, it is typically operating normally; however, there is a communication error external to that module on the CAN network. - U1000 indicates an error. V-CAN diagram or CAN Diag Support Monitor provides data to determine the location of the error. See this…
• 10192387Jun 12, 2014Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. As a result of delayed retail delivery reporting and some other factors, some dealers received CVTs they do not need. The attached excel file shows the CVTs that were shipped and also include the dealer inventory on 5/23/14 for reference.
• 10192375May 24, 2014Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Nissan is conducting a Dealer Service Action to replace the CVT and reprogram/calibrate the TCM on a limited number of certain specific 2013-14 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles that are currently in dealer inventory.
• 10192361May 6, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. SERVICE INFORMATION When registering the Intelligent Keys (I-Keys) to a vehicle for one of the following concerns: * After replacing the BCM. Or * When one of the I-Keys has been lost and needs to be replaced. Or * When additional I-Keys are being added to the vehicle. Always use the following steps to insure proper registration of the I-Keys: 1. First Initialize the BCM. 2. Register all of the vehicle?s…
• 10192354Apr 29, 2014Electrical system. SERVICE INFORMATION Warranty claims coding for repairing wiring harnesses for all Nissan vehicles has changed. This bulletin gives an outline of the technician?s responsibilities in assisting the dealer?s claims administrator to properly code a harness repair. Failure to provide correct information may result in claims suspension or rejection. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10192349Apr 24, 2014Seats, Equipment. SERVICE INFORMATION The applied models can be equipped with a "factory installed" 2nd Row DVD system, or have an "accessory installed" 2nd Row DVD system (Figure 1). Before beginning diagnostics, confirm which type of 2nd Row DVD system is installed. This bulletin and the information on pages 2 and 3 applies only to the accessory installed 2nd Row DVD system.
• 10192313Jan 27, 2014Body and structure. SERVICE INFORMATION The control motors for the power rear hatch (back door) are calibrated for smooth and even operation. Adjustments or position change of the back door hinges or striker require the back door to be re-calibrated. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10192305Jan 27, 2014Equipment, 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.
• 10192293Jan 13, 2014Engine, Engine cooling. SERVICE INFORMATION Replacement Engine Control Modules (ECMs) for many newer Nissan vehicles are now "Blank" ECMs. Blank ECMs come without software and must be programmed (not reprogrammed) before they will function. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10192287Dec 18, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. SERVICE INFORMATION The rear seat headphones have a "LEFT" channel and a "RIGHT" channel. The channel switch is on the headphone ear pad case. - If a person is sitting on the left side (driver side) of the vehicle and their headset is set to "RIGHT", the headset may have static or intermittently operate (cut in and out).
• 10192282Dec 11, 2013Electrical system, Engine cooling. SERVICE INFORMATION Intelligent Key (I-Key) systems on the Applied Vehicles use two (2) different Radio Frequencies (RF) that are similar to other wireless devices; 315 MHz and 433 MHz. In the event another wireless device (e.g. aftermarket alarm system) is transmitting at the same time as an I-Key, it can interfere with the I-Key signals being received by the BCM.
• 10192275Dec 5, 2013Electrical system. IF YOU CONFIRM: All functions of an Applied Vehicle's remotes will not work after the doors have been locked and the BCM goes into "sleep mode" (about 15-20 minutes). ALL of the following MUST be verified in the given order: 1. All remote functions do not work after the BCM goes into "sleep mode". 2. All remote functions will work again after pressing one of the request switches on the vehicle. 3.
• 10054110Dec 5, 2013Equipment. Nissan: once doors are locked and bcm goes into sleep mode (15-20 minutes), applied vehicle's remotes will not work. Model 2013 altima, pathfinder.
• 10053958Nov 15, 2013Fuel system. Nissan: certain vehicles would display, in the instrument cluster, a warning light illumination of a loose fuel cap warning. Model years 2012-2014. No models listed.
• 10054527Sep 26, 2013Tires. Nissan: information regarding tire pressure monitor system (tpms) and low tire pressure warning system (ltpws) for sensor leaks, air pressure changes with altitude and ambient temperatures, aftermarket wheels, radio frequency interference causing no data condition and inflating/deflating tires with tpms/ltpws sensors. Model all. No models years.
• 10053324Sep 10, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Nissan: some vehicles, during light acceleration, may experience a judder. No stored dtcs.
• 10052342Sep 10, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Nissan: shudder from the torque converter lock-up clutch engagement. *kb updated on 7/16/2013. *kb updated 10/24/13.
• 10192234Aug 27, 2013Equipment. Two methods are used to update/upgrade Navigation Map Data: 1. The customer goes to www.nissannavigation.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 for further detail.
• 10192233Aug 27, 2013Equipment, Wheels. Nissan Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory Alloy wheels, along with their finish coating (clear, chrome, titanium, etc.), are specifically developed to achieve Nissan design and performance standards. These Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory wheels are subjected to testing to ensure they meet Nissan's standards. Nissan Original Equipment Alloy or Genuine Accessory wheels subjected to aftermarket chroming…
• 10192231Aug 26, 2013Electrical system. SERVICE INFORMATION This TSB is for troubleshooting of CAN Modules with "Diag-On-CAN" Diagnostics. The flow charts below are meant to troubleshoot current CAN DTCs. The flow charts are intended to diagnose one module at a time; repeat the process as needed for additional control units. Please see this bulleitn for further details.
• 10052964Jul 30, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Nissan: information regarding the prevention of deleting eeprom while reprogramming the tcm.
• 10192222Jul 25, 2013Fuel system. SERVICE INFORMATION Part order approval from TECH LINE is no longer required when replacing the Audio Visual (A/V) Control Unit on an Applied Vehicle. Previously, TECH LINE would need to be contacted to confirm (or assist with) diagnosis and the proper repair prior to ordering an A/V control unit. This process has been suspended.
• 10192217Jul 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…
• 10192216Jul 23, 2013Wheels, Brakes, Steering, 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 incidents 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…
• 10052963Jul 19, 2013Engine. Nissan: some vehicles may be experiencing cvt fluid leaking from the transmission to the radiator. Refer to flow chart.
• 10052662Jul 19, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. Nissan: fluid leak in the cooler hose. Fluid is leaking from the transmission to the radiator.
• 10192213Jul 17, 2013Equipment, Body and structure. SERVICE INFORMATION While performing the Intelligent Key Registration procedure, additional steps may need to be performed if the following occurs: - the first registration attempt is unsuccessful, AND - during the next registration attempt, CONSULT-III plus becomes hung up / stuck (see Figure 1 in the bulletin) prior to the pre-PIN read step and will not allow you to proceed. Perform the additional steps…
• 10192192Jun 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…
• 10192186May 30, 2013Air bags, Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain, Exterior lighting. IF YOU CONFIRM: The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is "ON" with DTC P062F (Internal Control Module EEPROM Error) stored in the Transmission Control Module (TCM). and " No drivability symptoms are present. 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 TCM. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10192178May 14, 2013Suspension. SERVICE INFORMATION If a customer would like to activate a subscription for any of the following services: - SiriusXM Satellite Radio, NavTraffic, NavWeather, Travel Link Weather OR If a radio is replaced for any reason, and a customer has an active subscription to any of the above services, OR If a customer claims to have an active subscription to any of the above services, AND any portion of the subscribed…
• 10192177May 13, 2013Electrical system. IF YOU CONFIRM: On an applied vehicle with a "CAN Gateway Module" that Multiple CAN system DTCs are present. * If the CAN Gateway Module is not configured properly, multiple CAN system DTCs can occur, as well as some components on the CAN circuit 2 and ITS-CAN may not function. ACTION: Use CONSULT-III plus (C-III plus) to manually over-write the data in the CAN Gateway Module. * DO NOT perform a "Read…
• 10192167Apr 16, 2013Vehicle speed control. IF YOU CONFIRM: * The leading edge of the Rear Spoiler contacts the trailing edge of the roof when the back door is opened or closed. * Scuff marks are present on the trailing edge of the roof. ACTION: * Remove the Rear Spoiler and add three foam spacers to the underside of the spoiler leading edge to provide additional clearance to the trailing edge of the roof when the back door is opened. > Refer to the SERVICE…

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