Roof Console Temperature Display - Inaccurate

Classification:
ELO2-012

Reference:
ITB02-023

Date:
April 10, 2002

QX4 ROOF CONSOLE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY READS INACCURATELY

APPLIED VEHICLE(S):
1997 - 2002 QX4 (JR50)

APPLIED VIN(S):
1997 - 2001 QX4 All VIN's
2002 QX4 built before JNRDRO9X(*)2W 210588
2002 QX4 built before JNRDRO9Y(*)2W 252427

APPLIED DATE(S):
All QX4 built before September 10, 2001

SERVICE INFORMATION

If the ambient (outside) temperature display on a QX4 (JR50) vehicle reads inaccurately, particularly 7-10 °F too high (above the actual ambient temperature), use the service procedure in this bulletin to resolve the incident.

An improved temperature meter assembly is now available.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

Replace the Temperature Meter Assembly as follows:





1. Open the sunglass holder lid and remove the screw located at the right side of the opening (see figure 1).





2. Remove the roof console by carefully pulling it down until the four metal clips, on the backside of the console, are released (see figure 2a).

3. Disconnect the following connectors from the roof console (see figure 2b):

^ Map light connector

^ Temperature meter assembly connector

^ IVCS connector (if applicable)

^ Sunroof switch connector (if applicable)

CAUTION:
To avoid damage to connectors, see the harness connector description information in the first part of the EL section of the appropriate Service Manual.





4. Once the connectors are disconnected, remove the temperature meter assembly from the roof console (2 screws, see figure 3).

5. Install the new temperature meter assembly. Reinstall screws removed in step 4. Confirm date code is 280801 or after (see figure 3)





NOTE

6. Reinstall the roof console assembly in reverse order.

7. Confirm all roof console electrical functions (i.e., switches, lights, etc.) operate normally.





PARTS INFORMATION

NOTE:
Do not use a temperature meter assembly with a date code that is older than 280801 for this incident (see step 5).





CLAIMS INFORMATION