# Service bulletin P5202 2004\-05 Al

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10178245
- Published by NHTSA: 2020\-08\-09
- Manufacturer's number: P5202 2004\-05 Al
- Manufacturer's date: 2020\-07\-16
- NHTSA component: EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

## NHTSA's summary

Expiration Notification \- 2.5 Liter Power Valve Dealer Announcement \*\*\*\*\* Campaign Summary\*\*\*\*\* In 2005, Nissan launched a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 2004 Model Year Nissan Sentra and 2004\-2005 Model Year Nissan Altima vehicles equipped with 2.5 Liter engines to inspect and, if necessary, replace the power valve screws with new ones. There is a possibility that the power valve screws located in the intake manifold may become loose. If this condition occurs the Malfunction Indicator Lamp \(MIL\) may illuminate and unstable engine idling or power loss may occur. Parts specified for this campaign are no longer available through Nissan. This customer service campaign and customer reimbursement for these repairs are no longer available. \*\*\*\*\* What Dealers Should Do \*\*\*\*\* 1. Service Com will deactivate P5202 on any unrepaired VINs on July 16, 2020. No further dealer action is required. \*\*\*\*\* Release Schedule \*\*\*\*\* Repair . Campaign bulletin NTB05\-058 has been updated to reflect expiration of this voluntary service campaign. Please discard older copies. Owner Notification . No expiration notices are being sent to customers.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10178245-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10178245-9999.pdf)

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it.

## Components

Engine, Equipment and accessories

## Vehicles listed

- 2004 to 2005 NISSAN ALTIMA
- 2004 NISSAN SENTRA

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [07V527000](/recalls/nhtsa/07V527000.md), 2007-11-14: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- [2007364](/recalls/tc/2007364.md), 2007-11-13: Engine
- [06V242000](/recalls/nhtsa/06V242000.md), 2006-07-07: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- [2006161](/recalls/tc/2006161.md), 2006-06-30: Engine
- [2003060](/recalls/tc/2003060.md), 2003-03-10: Engine

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [NTB13\-027C](/bulletins/10208946.md), 2022-03-12, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE \(ECU/ECM\). CAN COMMUNICATION – NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- [NTB09099A](/bulletins/10192805.md), 2021-05-10, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. IF YOU CONFIRM A refrigerant leak at a refrigerant pipe/hose joint location. ACTIONS 1. Inspect the metal surfaces of the pipe/hose joint for damage or contamination. NOTE: Do not replace a refrigerant pipe, hose, or other A/C component if an o\-ring seal will solve the leak incident, if it should occur. 2. If no damage is found to the joint metal surfaces, replace the O\-ring seal. See this bulletin for further detail.
- [NTB09131B](/bulletins/10192801.md), 2021-05-10, Service bulletin: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement "Certification Label" or "VIN Plate / Label" may be needed. These items may be available from Nissan by request if certain criteria are met. This bulletin lists the criteria and provides an application form for such replacements. See this bulletin for further detail.
- [P5216](/bulletins/10192629.md), 2021-05-10, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. To ensure customer satisfaction, Nissan extended the warranty for cracking of the rear sub\-frame due to corrosion to a total of 13 years with unlimited mileage on all model year 2002\-2005 Nissan Altima and 2004\-2005 Nissan Maxima vehicles.
- [NTB15059](/bulletins/10192599.md), 2021-05-10, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. SERVICE INFORMATION The Service Procedure provided in this bulletin is for the installation of Repair Plates on vehicles that have rust in the floor pan area. See this bulletin for further detail.
- [NTB15055](/bulletins/10192591.md), 2021-05-10, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL. SERVICE INFORMATION After ECM reprogramming, the Calibration Verification Number \(CVN\) needs to be automatically calculated prior to State emissions testing \(also known as Inspection Maintainence, I/M, or SMOG testing depending upon location\). Allowing the vehicle to idle for 22 minutes will allow for faster CVN calculation. It is recommended that customers utilize this method if the vehicle needs to be tested for emissions soon after ECM reprogramming. See this bulletin for further detail.
- [NTB00042D](/bulletins/10192513.md), 2021-05-10, Service bulletin: AIR BAGS; BACK OVER PREVENTION; EQUIPMENT. 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.
- [NTB10066A](/bulletins/10192394.md), 2021-05-10, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. SERVICE INFORMATION Related to communication codes U1000, U1001, U1002, U1010: \- Always diagnose the communication codes first. \- When a module reports a U1000 code, it is typically operating normally; however, there is a communication error external to that module on the CAN network. \- U1000 indicates an error. V\-CAN diagram or CAN Diag Support Monitor provides data to determine the location of the error. See this bulletin for more information.
- [NTB08055C](/bulletins/10192305.md), 2021-05-10, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; AIR BAGS. 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.
- [NTB11005D](/bulletins/10192234.md), 2021-05-10, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM\(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM\). Two methods are used to update/upgrade Navigation Map Data: 1. The customer goes to www.nissannavigation.com and is mailed update disc\(s\) or SD Card and installs data, OR 2. The dealership is mailed update disc\(s\) and the customer must visit the dealership to have data installed. Use the matrix in this bulletin to determine which method is utilized for each Applied Vehicle. See this bulletin for further detail.

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