NTB15-048a

Classification:
Reference:
BT15-015a
Date:
NTB15-048a
December 15, 2016
2014-2017 ROGUE; VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL OR
PASSENGER FRONT SEAT AT IDLE
This bulletin has been amended to add model years and to remove any reference to the A/C.
Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
APPLIED VEHICLE:
2014 – 2017 Rogue (T32)
IF YOU CONFIRM
Vibration, noise or drone is present while stopped, at idle and transmission is in Drive:

From the steering wheel.
Or

From the front passenger seat.
And

The level of vibration is greater than normal idle condition.
ACTION
Adjust the vehicle idle speed with the Service Procedure on page 3.
Customer Information

Slight noise and/or vibration under the conditions described above are a normal
operating characteristic of this vehicle and are within design specifications for the
vehicle.

For those customers who are particularly sensitive to this characteristic of their
vehicles, the service procedure described in this bulletin may be performed.
However, the customer should be advised that this may not completely eliminate the
vibration, booming, or drone.
Nissan Bulletins are intended for use by qualified technicians, not 'do-it-yourselfers'. Qualified technicians are
properly trained individuals who have the equipment, tools, safety instruction, and know-how to do a job
properly and safely. NOTE: If you believe that a described condition may apply to a particular vehicle, DO
NOT assume that it does. See your Nissan dealer to determine if this applies to your vehicle.
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Flow Chart
Vibration, booming or drone is present in vehicle body, unoccupied front
passenger seat, and/or steering wheel.
Increase engine idle:


With Cloth Interior +75 rpm
With Leather Interior + 62.5 rpm
Is vibration reduced?
No
Yes
Done
Claim repair for idle
adjust per this bulletin
Bulletin procedure is complete.

Claim repair for idle adjust
per this bulletin
Further diagnosis may be necessary that is not covered under this bulletin.
NOTE: Refer to the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for further
information.
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SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. With the engine and transmission at normal operating temperatures, and the
transmission is in Drive (D) and at idle:

Increase the engine target idle by:
 With Cloth Interior, increase 75 rpm
 With Leather Interior, increase 62.5 rpm
NOTE: Example of CONSULT-III plus screen for target idle adjustment shown in
Figure 1.
75.00rpm
Figure 1
2. If the vibration has not changed, further diagnosis may be necessary, and is not
covered under this bulletin.
NOTE: Refer to the ESM for further information.
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CLAIMS INFORMATION *
Submit a Primary Operation (PO) type line claim using the following claims coding:
*
DESCRIPTION
OP CODE
SYM
DIA
FRT
Adjust Base Idle
WC32AA
AH
32
0.3
This repair is only covered during the vehicles adjustment warranty period of 12 months
or 12,000 miles whichever occurs first.
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