Nissan Qashqai (2007-2010). Manual - part 505

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DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOW

YES

>> GO TO 2.

NO

>> GO TO 3.

2.

CHECK THAT THE STARTER MOTOR STOPS

Check that the starter motor stops after starting the engine. 

Does the starter motor stop?

YES

>> INSPECTION END

NO

>> Replace magnetic switch.

3.

CHECK THE ENGINE SPEED WITH CRANKING

Check that the engine runs at cranking. 

Does engine turn by cranking?

YES

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NO

>> GO TO 5.

4.

CHECK THE ENGINE SPEED WITH CRANKING

Check that the engine speed is not low at cranking. 
Does engine turn normally?

YES

>> Check ignition/fuel system.

NO

>> Check charge condition, corrosion and connection condition of the battery. Refer to 

PG-4, "Work

Flow"

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5.

CHECK STARTER MOTOR ACTIVATION

Check that the starter motor runs at cranking. 
Does starter motor turn?

YES

>> GO TO 6.

NO

>> GO TO 7.

6.

CHECK STARTER MOTOR UNIT

1.

Remove starter motor.

2.

Check that the gear shaft of starter motor rotates. 

Does gear shaft turn?

YES

>> • Check pinion clutch. Refer to the following.

- HR16DE models: 

STR-22, "HR16DE MODELS : Inspection"

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- MR20DE models: 

STR-27, "MR20DE MODELS : Inspection"

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NO

>> Check reduction gear, armature and gear shaft.

7.

CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT

Check the following conditions. 
• Fuse and fusible link
• Charge condition, corrosion and connection condition of the battery. Refer to 

PG-4, "Work Flow"

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Are these inspection results normal?

YES

>> GO TO 8.

NO

>> Repair as needed.

8.

CHECK STARTING SYSTEM WIRING

Check the following.
• “B” terminal circuit. Refer to 

STR-10, "Diagnosis Procedure"

• “S” terminal circuit. Refer to 

STR-11, "Diagnosis Procedure"

Are these inspection results normal?

YES

>> GO TO 9.

NO

>> Repair as needed.

9.

CHECK MAGNETIC SWITCH OPERATION SOUND

Check that a magnetic switch operation sound can be heard when the ignition switch is set at the starting posi-
tion. 

Does magnetic switch operation sound occur?

DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOW

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YES

>> GO TO 10.

NO

>> Replace magnetic switch.

10.

PINION AND RING GEAR ENGAGEMENT CHECK

Check condition of pinion and ring gear mesh.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 12.

NO

>> GO TO 11.

11.

CHECK STARTER MOTOR UNIT

Check the following.
• Adjust pinion movement. Refer to the following.
- HR16DE models: 

STR-22, "HR16DE MODELS : Inspection"

- MR20DE engine models: 

STR-27, "MR20DE MODELS : Inspection"

• Check pinion moving mechanism.
• Check ring gear.
Are these inspection results normal?

YES

>> INSPECTION END

NO

>> Repair or replace, if necessary.

12.

CHECK STARTER MOTOR UNIT

Check that the starter motor runs when connecting the positive ter-
minal (12 V) to starter motor terminal M and the negative terminal
(ground) to starter motor body. 

Does the starter motor run?

YES

>> Replace magnetic switch.

NO

>> Repair starter motor.

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STARTING SYSTEM

FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS

STARTING SYSTEM

System Diagram

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System Description

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The starter motor plunger closes and provides a closed circuit between the battery and starter motor. The
starter motor is grounded to the engine block. With power and ground supplied, cranking occurs and the
engine starts. 

Component Parts Location

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JPBIA0547GB

STARTING SYSTEM

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Component Description

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1.

Starter motor

2.

Battery

3.

IPDM E/R

4.

Park/neutral position switch
(CVT models only)

A.

Engine

B.

Engine room (left side)

C.

CVT assembly

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Component part

Description

Park/neutral position switch (CVT models only)

Park/neutral position switch supplies power to the starter relay in-
side IPDM E/R when the selector lever is shifted to the P or N po-
sition.

IPDM E/R

CPU inside IPDM E/R controls the starter relay. Ignition relay in-
side IPDM E/R supplies power to the Park/neutral position switch 
when ignition switch is ON or START.

Starter motor

The starter motor plunger closes and the motor is supplied with 
battery power, which in turn cranks the engine, when the “S” ter-
minal is supplied with electric power.