Vehicle report

1998 NISSAN ALTIMA

Service bulletins

61 bulletins

Technical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.

NTB08-097L

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

NTB23-049

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

12 VOLT BATTERY TESTING FOR IN-SERVICE VEHICLES SERVICE INFORMATION The following Service Information lists NNA procedural recommendations for establishing good connections while performing 12V battery testing. These recommendations are expected to promote uniformity during the connection process, therefore reducing the number of incorrect “Test with DCA” and “Replace” results. HINT: If 12 volt batteries are allowed to discharge for a prolonged period of time, battery life may be drastically reduced. This condition may lead to premature battery replacement and customer dissatisfaction. IMPORTANT:  CPX-900 is now an accepted testing tool to use along with or in place of the DSS-5000  CPX-900 operating instructions are found at: https://nissancpx900.midtronics.com/  DSS-5000 operating instructions are found at: https://nissandss5000.midtronics.com/  DCA-8000 is now a required testing tool to be used for all warranty replacement decisions. The DCA-8000 is also a more efficient charger than previously available, and will charge any available 12 volt lead acid battery safely and accurately as long as all precautions and inputs are made correctly. The DCA-8000 operating instructions are found at: https://nissandca8000.midtronics.com/

NTB23-053

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SILICONE-BASED LUBRICANT OR GREASE CAN DAMAGE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SERVICE INFORMATION Do not apply Silicone-based lubricants or grease to, or around, any interior electrical components. To avoid the risk of death or severe personal injury, do not directly spray Silicone-based lubricant or grease, or inadvertently overspray Silicone-based lubricant or grease onto any interior electrical components. These types of lubricants can be detrimental to the proper operation of electrical components.

NTB13-107F

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

NTB16-003C

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INTELLIGENT KEY REPLACEMENT OR SWAPPING BETWEEN VEHICLES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.

NTB09-081J

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

NTB13-028H

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

NTB08-097K

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

NTB10-126C

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

WHEEL BEARING COLLISION DAMAGE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

NTB99-001F

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

NTB99-001e

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

NTB00042D

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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. This specifically applies to replacing the seat trim with non-factory materials; adding leather/cloth seat covers, seat pads, or seat storage pouches, etc. around or over the seat back and the passenger seat cushion. See this bulletin for further detail.

NTB-08-055-A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NISSAN: SRS PRECAUTIONS DURING SERVICE;IMPROPER MAINTENANCE, INCLUDING INCORRECT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF THE SRS, CAN LEAD TO A SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH CAUSED BY UNINTENTIONAL ACTIVATION OF THE SRS ON ALL NISSAN MODELS WITH THE SRS SYSTEMS. *PE UPDATED 2/21/14. *PE

NTB08055C

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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.

NTB92123D

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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 may no longer continue to meet these standards and may be seriously damaged. Therefore, Nissan most strongly discourages, and recommends that these wheels NEVER be subjected to, aftermarket chroming. See this bulletinfor further detail.

NTB00033E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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 vehicle, steering wheel or brake pedal when the brakes are applied. c. Pedal Feel: The effort needed to operate the brakes is too high or too low. SERVICE PROCEDURE 1. Verify the condition by road testing the vehicle with the customer. 2. Determine the specific brake incident based on the description in the Service Information above. 3. Follow the appropriate repair procedure(s), listed on the following pages, for your specific incident. See this bulletin for further details.

NTB04094A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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 support or service can be obtained by calling 1-800-543-6618. NOTE: Brake rotors may need to be resurfaced during routine brake repair or for brake "judder" incidents. - Brake judder: A brake pedal pulsation and/or steering wheel shimmy when braking that occurs when there is too much thickness variation of the brake rotors (see NTB00-033). See this bulletin for further detail.

NTB98018G

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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 to this Bulletin for further details.

NTB-13-038

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NISSAN: LOCK/UNLOCK REQUEST BUTTON ON OUTSIDE HANDLE DOES NOT RESPOND. *JS

NTB99001A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin provides information to identify: - A leaking strut or a shock absorber that qualifies for replacement under warranty. - A strut or shock absorber that has slight oil seepage, a condition which is considered normal, does not affect strut/shock absorber operation or performance, and does not require replacement. - A strut or shock absorber that should be replaced due to rod resistance/noise issues. See this bulletin for further detail.

NTB-09-101

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NISSAN: TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) WARNING LIGHT ON/FLASHING. NO MODELS OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED ON 08-11-2011. *KB

NTB-09-129

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NISSAN: VENT CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT. WHEN REPLACING THE EVAP CANISTER VENT CONTROL VALVE FOR REASON: USE THE ONE LISTED ON PAGE 2; FOR VENT CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE, REFER TO THE APPROPRIATE SECTION OF THE ELECTRONIC SERVICE MANUALS (ESM; WHEN INSTALLING THE NEW VALVE, DO NOT ADD ANY LUBE TO ITS O RING; FOR FRONTIER (D40 SERIES) ONLY, INSTALL THE PROTECTOR LISTED IN PARTS INFORMATION. *PE INCLUDES 2005-09 FRONTIER. UPDATED 12/8/10. *PE

NTB-09-030

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NISSAN: THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS/CAUTIONS. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE

99022

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE RETAINING BUTTON MISSING. *TT

04133

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

AUTO-DIMMING ELECTROCHROMIC (EC) MIRROR DIAGNOSIS. *TT

NTB99022C

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE RETAINING BUTTON MISSING. *TT

NTB99053B

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS) ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE. *TT

NTB01057

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES. *SLC

NTB01044

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING INNER TIE ROD WRENCHES. *SB

NTB99022B

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE RETAINING BUTTON MISSING. *TT

NTB01023

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION REGARDING ESSENTIAL TOOL: THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR TEST CONNECTOR. *SLC

NTB00047

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION OR BRAKE PEDAL PULSATION WHEN BRAKING, CONSIDERED AS BRAKE JUDDER. *TT

NTB99-036A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION REGARDING KEYLESS REMOTE ENTRY PROGRAMMING. *TT

NTB98013A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR SLOW FUEL FILL. *TT

NTB99052

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SERVICE INFORMATION TO REPAIR VEHICLES EXHIBITING SQUEAK AND RATTLE NOISE(S). *TT

NTB99022A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONCERNS WITH THE FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE STOPPER BUTTON MISSING. *TT

NTB99047

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS INFORMATION ON REPLACING A BROKEN CENTER CONSOLE LID LATCH. *TT

NTB99005A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

KEY VALUE BRAKE PAD SERVICE INFORMATION. *TT

NTB99036

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION REGARDING KEYLESS REMOTE ENTRY PROGRAMMING. *TT

NTB99019

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SERVICE MANUAL PROCEDURE CHANGE FOR REAR OXYGEN SENSOR DTC(S) P0137, P0138, P0139, P0140, P0141 AND THREE-WAY CATALYST DTC P0420. *TT

NTB99005

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SERVICE INFORMATION ON KEY VALUE BRAKE PADS. *TT

NTB98021A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VEHICLE WITHIN VARIOUS VIN RANGES MAY EXHIBIT MISFIRE OR RUNNING ROUGHLY DUE TO SPARK PLUG WIRE(S). *TT

NTB98116

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VEHICLE EXHIBITING FRONT DOOR WINDOW RATTLING NOISE OR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN OVER ROUGH ROADS DUE TO THE DOOR WINDOW GLASS NOT HELD FIRMLY IN PLACE BY THE GLASS RUN RUBBER. *TT

NTB97073

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VEHICLE EXHIBITS A RATTLE NOISE IN THE RIGHT REAR AREA. *YC

NTB98055

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 1N4DL01D0WC150648 MAY EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE TIMING CHAIN NOISE. *YC

NTB98056

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING A ROTATIONAL CLUNK NOISE FROM REAR. *YC

NTB98037

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VEHICLES EXPERIENCING DOORS LOCK & ALARM SOUNDS FOR NO APPARENT REASON. *YC

NTB98033

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

EXPERIENCING A OIL LEAK AT FRONT OF ENGINE. *YC

NTB98013

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR SLOW FUEL FILL. *YC

NTB97097

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PROCEDURE ON SUNVISOR CLIP REMOVAL. *YC

NTB97091

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR A HIGH MOUNT STOP LAMP. *YC

NTB97095

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VEHICLE EXHIBITS A FRONT OR REAR DOOR WINDOW RATTLE NOISE WHEN THE DOOR IS SLAMMED SHUT WITH THE WINDOW PARTIALLY DOWN. *YC

NTB97087

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PROCEDURE FOR FUEL DOOR WHEN IT DOES NOT OPEN. *YC

NTB97088

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR PROCEDURE IF TRUNK DOES NOT OPEN WITH INSIDE LEVER. *YC

NTB97079

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PROCEDURE FOR REMOVING THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LID. *YC

NTB97083

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION REGARDING NEW A/C O-RING SPECIFICATION. *YC

97102998002

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONCERNS OF FLAPPER VALVE DELETED FROM FUEL FILLER NECK. *YC

97101598023

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION AND PROCEDURE ON DRIP RAIL WEATHERSTRIP AT REAR DOOR. *YC

97101598029

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SERVICE PROCEDURE ON WINDOW RUN RUBBER. *YC

97092498022

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

EXHIBITING A RATTLE NOISE IN THE REAR AREA WHEN THE SUNROOF IS FULLY OPEN. *YC

97071697007

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM (VSS) REMOTE CONTROLLER IS DIFFICULT TO PROGRAM. *YC

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