Unexpected Pedal Action. Nissan Maxima

TROUBLE DIAGNOSES FOR SYMPTOMS

Unexpected Pedal Action

1.

CHECK WARNING LAMP ACTIVATION

Make sure warning lamp remains off while driving.

OK or NG

OK

NG

>> GO TO 2.

>> Carry out self-diagnosis. Refer to BRC-70, "SELF-DIAGNOSIS"

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2.

CHECK BRAKE PEDAL STROKE

Check brake pedal stroke.

Is pedal stroke excessive?

YES >> Perform Basic Inspection. Refer to

BRC-66, "Basic

Inspection" .

NO >> GO TO 3.

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3.

CHECK CONNECTOR AND BRAKING PERFORMANCE

1.

Disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector.

2.

Check brake effectiveness.

NOTE:

Driving the vehicle with the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) disconnected may induce DTCs in electrical control units using CAN communication. After the inspection, clear all DTCs. Refer to LAN-4, "SYS-

TEM DESCRIPTION" .

OK or NG

OK

NG

>> GO TO 4.

>> Perform Basic Inspection. Refer to BRC-66, "Basic Inspection" .

4.

CHECK WHEEL SENSORS

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Check the following.

Wheel sensor mounting for looseness

Wheel sensors for physical damage

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Wheel sensor connectors for terminal damage or loose connections

OK or NG

OK

NG

>> Check ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) pin terminals for damage and the connection of harness connector. Reconnect ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) harness connector.

Then retest.

>> Repair as necessary.

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Revision: May 2006

BRC-89

2007 Maxima