ITB18-006B

Classification:
Reference:
Date:
DA17-028B
ITB18-006B
March 24, 2021
2013 JX35 AND 2014-2017 QX60; VDC WARNING LAMP ON
WITH DTC C1116 STORED
This bulletin has been amended. Please see AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page.
Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
APPLIED VEHICLES: 2013 JX35 (L50)
2014-2017 QX60 (L50)
APPLIED SYSTEM:
Without Intelligent Cruise Control ONLY
IF YOU CONFIRM
A current or past customer concern of the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) warning light being ON with either a
current or past DTC C1116 (STOP LAMP SW) stored.
And
Brake lamp switch operation has been confirmed as operating correctly.
ACTION
Install the harness jumper from the PARTS INFORMATION on page 26 using the SERVICE PROCEDURE
starting on page 2.
IMPORTANT: The purpose of ACTION (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing.
You MUST closely follow the entire SERVICE PROCEDURE as it contains information that is essential to
successfully completing this repair.
Infiniti 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 Infiniti retailer to determine if this
applies to your vehicle.
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SERVICE PROCEDURE
CAUTION: Handle interior trim carefully to avoid damage. Work with clean hands and clean tools to avoid dirt
and stains. Use protective covers as needed.
1. Record (write down) any customer settings that will be lost when the battery is disconnected.

For a listing of the systems that may lose settings or memory when disconnecting the 12V battery refer
to the ESM, Section ELECTRICAL POWER CONTROL > POWER SUPPLY, GROUND CIRCUIT
ELEMENTS > BASIC INSPECTION > INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT > ADDITIONAL SERVICE
WHEN REMOVING BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL.

This list often includes items such as HVAC, power windows, clock, etc.
2. Turn the ignition OFF.
3. Disconnect the negative terminal of the vehicle 12V battery.

For the procedure to disconnect the battery refer to the ESM, section ELECTRICAL POWER
CONTROL > POWER SUPPLY, GROUND CIRCUIT ELEMENTS > REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
> BATTERY > Removal and Installation.
WARNING: In the following steps, exposed sharp metal will be present. Take care to prevent personal injury.
4. Remove the Instrument Lower Panel LH.

For the procedure to remove the Instrument
Lower Panel LH, refer to the ESM section,
BODY INTERIOR > INSRUMENT PANEL >
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
INSTUMENT LOWER PANEL LH >
Removal and Installation.
Instrument Lower
Panel LH
Figure 1
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Fuse Block –
Junction Box (J/B)
5. Completely disconnect and remove the Fuse
Block – Junction Box (J/B).

For additional information refer to the ESM
section, ELECTRICAL POWER CONTROL
> POWER SUPPLY, GROUND CIRCUIT
ELEMENTS > WIRING DIAGRAM > FUSE
BLOCK – JUNCTION BOX (J/B).
Figure 2
6. Unbolt the parking brake pedal assembly.

Remove four (4) bolts shown in Figure 3.
NOTE: Do not disconnect the parking brake cable.
Parking brake
pedal assembly
Figure 3
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7. Unclip the engine room harness from the parking brake pedal assembly in the two locations shown in
Figure 4 and unplug the parking brake switch harness connector.
Engine room
harness clip
Engine room
harness clip
Parking brake
pedal assembly
Parking brake switch
harness connector
Figure 4
8. Remove the parking brake pedal assembly from
under the Instrument Panel and lay it on the floor
as shown in Figure 5.
NOTE: Do not disconnect the parking brake
cable.
Parking brake
pedal assembly
Figure 5
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SMJ connectors
9. Disconnect the Super Multiple Junction (SMJ)
connectors.
Figure 6
Self-tapping bolt
(Hidden)
Harness ground
10. Remove bolt that is retaining SMJ.
SMJ
11. Remove self-tapping bolt from harness ground.
NOTE: Bolt hidden in Figure 7 behind insulation
material.
Bolt retaining SMJ
Figure 7
Brake switch
harness
Unclip two white
clips
12. Unclip two (2) white clips of brake switch harness
from brake pedal bracket.
Brake pedal
bracket
Figure 8
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Brake switches
13. Disconnect both brake switch harness
connectors from the brake switches.
Figure 9
14. Remove the engine room harness completely
from the Instrument panel and lay it on the floor.
Engine room
harness
Figure 10
Engine room
harness
15. Detach harness strap from threaded stud, if not
already detached.
Harness strap
Figure 11
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16. Remove the wiper arms as follows:
a. Remove the nut finisher caps.
Nut finisher cap
Wiper arm
Wiper arm
Nut finisher caps
Figure 12
b. Place masking tape on the windshield directly
parallel to the wiper blades as alignment
markers for wiper arm re-installation.
Wiper arm
Wiper arm nut
c. Remove the nuts that retain both wiper arms
to the wiper motor shafts.
NOTE: Lay a fender cover or other appropriate
material on top of the windshield glass and do
not contact the windshield glass with tools to
prevent cracking or breaking the glass.
d. Remove both wiper arms.
Figure 13
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17. Remove both left and right side cowl top side trim covers.
18. Remove the 9 clips that attach the cowl top cover (Figure 14).
Cowl top side
trim cover
Cowl top side
trim cover
Cowl top cover
Figure 14
19. Disconnect the windshield washer hose.

Located on the passenger side of the cowl
top cover.
20. Remove the cowl top cover.
Disconnect here
Windshield washer
hose
Figure 15
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21. Remove the three nuts retaining the wiper motor.
22. Disconnect the wiper motor harness connector.
Wiper motor
Wiper motor
harness connector
Figure 16
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23. Remove the cowl top extension as follows:
a. Remove four (4) bolts and one (1) nut along the rear edge of the cowl top extension.
Cowl top extension
Figure 17
b. Remove the six (6) bolts that attach the cowl top extension; three (3) at each end.

Three (3) bolts shown in Figure 18 are on the driver’s side. Three (3) bolts for passenger side are
similar, but not shown.
Three (3) Bolts
Cowl top extension
Front of
vehicle
Figure 18
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c. Remove two (2) nuts that attach the brake fluid reservoir to the cowl top extension.
d. Disconnect brake fluid reservoir harness clips from the cowl top extension.
Nuts
Harness clips
Brake fluid
reservoir harness
Brake fluid reservoir
Figure 19
e. Remove two (2) nuts that attach the Fuse and Relay Box 1 to the cowl top extension.
Fuse and Relay Box 1
Figure 20
f.
Remove cowl top extension from vehicle.
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24. Remove the front air duct and the air cleaner assembly (Figure 21).
25. For 2017 model year vehicles with VQ35DD engine, disconnect and remove the ECM shown in Figure 21.

2013-2017 model year vehicles with VQ35DE engine where ECM is located next to the battery, skip to
step 26.

For the procedure to remove the ECM refer to the ESM, section ENGINE > VQ35DD > REMOVAL
AND INSTALLATION > ECM > Removal and Installation.
Air cleaner assembly
ECM location for VQ35DD
2017 model year vehicles
only
Air duct
ECM location for VQ35DE
2013-2017 model year
vehicles
Figure 21
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Engine room harness
Bulkhead
26. Pull the right side engine room harness
completely through the Lower Dash Assembly
(bulkhead) and into engine room.
IMPORTANT: Take care to not damage the
harness or harness connectors on the sharp
edges of the bulkhead as it is pulled through.
Front of vehicle
Vacuum booster
Figure 22
27. Locate “Joint connector – E01” that is attached to
the engine room harness.

This harness connector has blue “shunts”
plugged into its terminals.
Cut here
28. Cut the black tape that is attaching Joint
connector – E01 to the engine room harness, and
remove the black tape from Joint connector –
E01.

Figure 24 shown with Joint connector – E01
black tape removed.
IMPORTANT: Be careful to not damage the
harness.
Joint connector – E01
Figure 23
Joint connector – E01
Engine room harness
Figure 24
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29. Place a fender cover over the driver’s side fender
and lay out the engine room harness.
Engine room harness
Figure 25
30. Locate the grey and pink wires shown in Figure 26 in Joint connector – E01 (connector number E44).

Grey wire in position #15 as viewed from the harness side.

Pink wire in position #14 as viewed from the harness side.
#15 grey wire
#15 grey wire
#14 pink wire
#14 pink wire
Figure 26
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#15 grey wire
#14 pink wire
31. Separate the grey and pink wires that have been
located from the other wires as shown in
Figure 27.
Figure 27
32. Cut the grey wire that was located in steps 30
and 31.

Measure approximately 40 mm from Joint
connector – E01 to point where grey wire is
cut.
Grey wire is
40 mm long
Pink wire is
25 mm long
33. Cut the pink wire that was located in steps 30
and 31.

Measure approximately 25 mm from Joint
connector – E01 to point where pink wire is
cut.
Figure 28
5 mm of
Pink wire
34. Fold over approximately 5 mm of the pink wire
that is extending from Joint connector – E01 as
shown in Figure 29.
Figure 29
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Pink wire
wrapped with
electrical tape
35. Wrap pink wire that was folded over in step 34
with black electrical tape.

Use 3M/Scotch Professional Grade Vinyl
Super 88 Electrical Tape (3/4 inch wide) or
equivalent.
Figure 30
36. Strip approximately 10 mm from the remaining
pink wire and the two grey wires.
Figure 31
37. Strip approximately 10 mm from the pink and
grey wires of the jumper harness.

Listed in the PARTS INFORMATION on
page 26.
Figure 32
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38. Slide a red solder sleeve connector over the pink wire of the jumper harness.

Refer to the PARTS INFORMATION on page 26 for solder sleeve connectors.
39. Twist together the pink wire of the jumper
harness with the remaining pink wire stripped in
step 36. (See Figures 33 and 34.)
Figure 33
40. Position the solder ring in relation to the twisted
wires as shown in Figure 34.
CAUTION: For the next step, do not use an
electric type soldering tool. An electric type
soldering tool may generate a current that may
damage the ECU.
Figure 34
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41. “Install” the solder sleeve connector by shrinking
it to the wire with essential tool Flameless Heat
Gun J-46538 or similar flameless heating tool
(see Figures 35 and 36).
“Installing” the solder sleeve connector will:

Melt the solder (silver ring inside the solder
sleeve connector) into the exposed twisted
wire area,

Melt the sealant (red rings inside the solder
sleeve connector) onto the wires, and
Figure 35

Shrink the remainder of the solder sleeve
connector to the wire.
NOTE: Tool J-46538 can be purchased from TECHMATE at 1-800-662-2001.
Figure 36

Figure 37 shown with solder connection of pink wire of jumper harness and pink wire of
Joint connector – E01 completed.
Pink wire of
jumper harness
Jumper harness
Joint connector – E01
Pink wire of
engine harness
Figure 37
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Grey wire from Joint
connector –ED1
42. Twist together the grey wire of the engine
harness that was cut in step 32 with the grey wire
of the jumper harness as shown in Figure 38.
Grey wire of
jumper harness
43. Slide a blue solder sleeve connector over the two
grey wires that were twisted together in step 42.

Grey wire of
engine harness
Figure 38
Refer to the PARTS INFORMATION on page
26 for solder sleeve connectors.
44. Now twist the third grey wire from Joint
connector – E01 (Figure 39) that was cut through
in step 32 to form a three way connection.
Figure 39
45. Position the blue solder sleeve connector so that
the solder ring is in relation to the three twisted
wires as shown in Figure 40.
CAUTION: For the next step, do not use an
electric type soldering tool. An electric type
soldering tool may generate a current that may
damage the ECU.
Figure 40
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46. “Install” the solder sleeve connector by shrinking
it to the wire with essential tool Flameless Heat
Gun J-46538 or similar flameless heating tool
(see Figures 41 and 42).
“Installing” the solder sleeve connector will:

Melt the solder (silver ring inside the solder
sleeve connector) into the exposed twisted
wire area,

Melt the sealant (blue rings inside the solder
sleeve connector) onto the wires, and

Shrink the remainder of the solder sleeve
connector to the wire.
Figure 41
NOTE: Tool J-46538 can be purchased from TECHMATE at 1-800-662-2001.
Figure 42

Figure 43 shown with three way solder connections completed.
Figure 43
47. Model year 2016-2017 vehicles proceed to step 52.
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Steps 48-51 are only for model years 2013-2015
vehicles. For model years 2016-2017 skip to
step 52.
Joint connector – E01
Harness connector
retainer clip
48. Remove the black harness connector retainer
clip from the back of Joint connector – E01.
49. Remove the plastic harness connector protector
from the end of the yellow jumper harness shown
in Figure 45.

See the PARTS INFORMATION on page 26
for 2013 JX35 and 2014-2015 QX60 VDC
RESISTOR JUMPER kit.
Figure 44
2013 JX35 and 2014-2015 QX60
VDC RESISTOR JUMPER
Plastic harness
connector protector
Figure 45
50. Insert the end of the yellow jumper harness into Joint connector – E01, cavity #22.
Cavity #22
Cavity #22
Figure 46
51. Proceed to step 52.
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52. Route the wires that were just connected to the
engine room harness and Joint connector – E01,
along the harness to the brake switch harness
connector.
Joint connector – E01
53. Install a new band (clip-on tie band) from the
PARTS INFORMATION on page 26 to Joint
connector – E01.
Clip-on
tie band
Figure 47
Brake switch branch harness
and jumper harness
5-10 layers of
electrical tape
54. Bundle the brake switch branch harness and the
jumper harness and then secure them with the
clip-on tie band of Joint connector – E01.
IMPORTANT: If tape is not present where Clipon tie band will be located, wrap with 5-10 layers
of electrical tape first as shown in Figure 48.

Use 3M/Scotch Professional Grade Vinyl
Super 88 Electrical Tape (3/4 inch wide) or
equivalent.
Joint connector – E01
Clip-on
tie band
Figure 48
55. Remove any remaining plastic harness connector protector(s) from the jumper harness (Figure 49).

See the PARTS INFORMATION on page 26 for model year specific VDC RESISTOR JUMPER kit.
2013 JX35 and 2014-2015 QX60 VDC
RESISTOR JUMPER
2016-2017 QX60 VDC RESISTOR JUMPER
Plastic harness
connector protectors
Figure 49
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56. Insert the jumper wires as follows:

For 2013 JX35 and 2014-2015 QX60: Insert the pink and yellow jumper wire connectors into the open
cavities of the harness side of the brake switch harness connector as shown in Figure 50.

For 2016-2017 QX60: Insert the single pink jumper wire connector into the open cavity of the harness
side of the brake switch harness connector as shown in Figure 51.
2013 JX35 and 20142015 QX60 Brake switch
harness connector
2016-2017 QX60
Brake switch
harness connector
Two (2) open
cavities
Jumper harness
Open cavity
Figure 50
Figure 51
57. Attach the jumper harness to the brake switch
branch harness as follows:
4th zip tie
a. Lay the new jumper harness next to the
brake switch branch harness so that there is
no slack at the harness plug end.
White clips
b. Place the first (1st) zip tie approximately 25
mm (1 inch) from the brake switch branch
harness connector.
3rd zip tie
c. Place the second (2nd) zip tie next to the first
white clip.
2nd zip tie
d. Place the third (3rd) zip tie next to the second
white clip.
e. Place the fourth (4th) zip tie next to the third
white clip.
1st zip tie
Figure 52
Harness plug end
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58. Secure the VDC resistor and VDC resistor jumper (both part of jumper harness) to the brake switch branch
harness with black electrical tape.

Use 3M/Scotch Professional Grade Vinyl Super 88 Electrical Tape (3/4 inch wide) or equivalent.
NOTE: This will hold them in place so that the harness can be wrapped in the next step.
VDC resistor
VDC resistor jumper
Figure 53
59. Starting at the point shown in Figure 54 wrap the jumper harness and brake switch harness together with
black electrical tape as follows:

Use 3M/Scotch Professional Grade Vinyl Super 88 Electrical Tape (3/4 inch wide) or equivalent.
a. Start the wrap approximately 25 mm (1 inch) below where the two (2) corrugated harness
protectors of the jumper harness and brake switch harness come together.
o Wrap only the jumper harness and brake switch harness together.
b. Wrap over the VDC resistor and VDC resistor jumper.
NOTE: Do not wrap over the end of the black harness clip.
c. End the wrap at Joint connector – E01.
Finish wrapping here
25 mm
Joint connector – E01
Start wrapping here
Jumper harness \ brake switch
harness wrapped together
Figure 54
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60. Reinstall the engine room harness though the bulkhead in the reverse order that it was removed.
61. Reassemble the remainder of the vehicle in the reverse order of disassembly.
62. Connect the battery negative cable.
63. Confirm that the brake lights function correctly.
64. Reset/reinitialize systems as needed.

For a listing of the systems that may lose settings or memory when disconnecting the 12V battery refer
to the ESM, Section ELECTRICAL POWER CONTROL > POWER SUPPLY, GROUND CIRCUIT
ELEMENTS > BASIC INSPECTION > INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT > ADDITIONAL SERVICE
WHEN REMOVING BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL.

This list often includes items such as, HVAC, power windows, clock, etc.
65. Erase DTCs.
66. Test drive the vehicle and make sure it operates correctly and the MIL is OFF.

This bulletin does not cover any repairs beyond jumper harness installation.

If the MIL comes ON, go to ASIST for further diagnostic information.
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PARTS INFORMATION
Description
2013 JX35 and
2014-2015 QX60
2016-2017 QX60
PART NUMBER
Qty
RESISTOR SERVICE KIT
24167-9NJ9C
1
RESISTOR SERVICE KIT
24167-9NJ9B
1
Both Resistor Service Kits include:
VDC RESISTOR JUMPER
CLIP (White tie band)
CLIP (Black tape on clip)
CLIP (Black tie band for threaded stud)
BAND
(Black clip-on tie band for Joint connector –E01)
TIE BANDS (Zip Ties)
1
1
1
1
1
4
Shop Supplies
Solder sleeve (red)
Solder sleeve (blue)
J-47003-2 (2)
J-47003-3 (2)
Use 3M/Scotch Professional Grade
Vinyl Super 88 Electrical Tape (3/4
inch wide) or equivalent (1)
Electrical Tape
1
1
Shop Supply
(1) This product (or equivalent) is available at many local automotive supply stores, and many local hardware
stores.
(2) Available from Tech•Mate online: www.nissantechmate.com, or by phone: 1-800-662-2001.
NOTE: Resistor Service Kit includes some pieces that may not be used, but are supplied if needed.
CLAIMS INFORMATION
Submit a Primary Part (PP) type line claim using the following claims coding:
DESCRIPTION
Install Jumper Harness MY 13-15
Install Jumper Harness MY16-17
PFP
(1)
OP CODE
RX6ABA
RX6AAA
SYM
DIA
ZE
32
FRT
2.2
2.3
(1) Refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (EPC) and use the ABS Actuator (47660-*****) Part Number as the
Primary Failed Part.
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HARNESS IDENTIFICATION
NOTE: Figure 56 shows all components that are included in both kits. Figure 55 only shows the differences
between the two harnesses.
2013 JX35 and
2014-2015 QX60
VDC RESISTOR JUMPER
Figure 55
Two (2) jumper
sub-harness
2016-2017 QX60
VDC RESISTOR JUMPER
CLIP (White tie band)
CLIP (Black tie band
for threaded stud)
4 TIE BANDS (Zip Ties)
Single jumper
sub-harness
Figure 56
BAND (Black clip-on tie band
for Joint connector –ED1)
CLIP (Black tape on clip)
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AMENDMENT HISTORY
DATE
REFERENCE
February 12, 2018
ITB18-006
March 15, 2019
ITB18-006a
March 24, 2021
ITB18-006B
DESCRIPTION
Original bulletin published
2013 JX35 and 2014-15 QX60 model years added with additional
steps and Parts Information for those years
Classification number updated
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