4wd Problems

[Moff]

Hi Guys,

I'd had a search, but unable to find anything. I wonder if I can call on your expertise to help a Brit please

Recently the 4WD light started coming on in the Stagea. Attessa fluid was a little low, so I topped it up, hasn't dropped since topping it up.

We have had a bit of Snow recently, so have been having some fun, so 4WD was working quite hard.

It feels like the 4WD is locking, as at low speeds, when turning the car seems to almost skip a little..

I am currently in Germany, and have a 650 mile drive home in a few days, my main concern is can I drive the car back home ??? :eek:

Here are some pics of the underside... Any help appreciated.

[RBPOWA-(TJ)]

bare with me on this , straigh out of the manual.

: The light will illuminate when the ignitions is turned ON and turn off when the engine is started.

: The light will illuminate if there is an abnormality in the Atessa E-TS sytem.

: There are occasions when the front tyres is large.

Warning

: when the 4WD warning light shows or will not illuminate when the ignition is in the ON postition, have your vehicle checked by your Nissan Dealer ASAP.

: If thewarning light flashes check that all tyres are the same size and brand. (only use tyres that are the same size and brand). check pressure and put air in if pressure is low. If the light continues to flash, have you car checking by your Nissan Dealer.

Advice

: If the light turns on when driving, the Attesa E-TS system will cease functioning but normal driving will be possible.

: A 'motor' noise might be heard when starting the engine or while driving. If the noise stops straight away this is not an abnormality

Hope this helps Tim. safe driving

[KiwiRS4T]

Hi Guys,

I'd had a search, but unable to find anything. I wonder if I can call on your expertise to help a Brit please

Recently the 4WD light started coming on in the Stagea. Attessa fluid was a little low, so I topped it up, hasn't dropped since topping it up.

We have had a bit of Snow recently, so have been having some fun, so 4WD was working quite hard.

It feels like the 4WD is locking, as at low speeds, when turning the car seems to almost skip a little..

I am currently in Germany, and have a 650 mile drive home in a few days, my main concern is can I drive the car back home ??? :eek:

Here are some pics of the underside... Any help appreciated.

Try bleeding the system. There is a bleed nipple at the back of the gear box extension. With the motor running crack open the nipple and watch for air. Preferably have someone else watching the reservoir and top up as necessary until fluid runs ok.

[Moff]

bare with me on this , straigh out of the manual.

: The light will illuminate when the ignitions is turned ON and turn off when the engine is started.

: The light will illuminate if there is an abnormality in the Atessa E-TS sytem.

: There are occasions when the front tyres is large.

Warning

: when the 4WD warning light shows or will not illuminate when the ignition is in the ON postition, have your vehicle checked by your Nissan Dealer ASAP.

: If thewarning light flashes check that all tyres are the same size and brand. (only use tyres that are the same size and brand). check pressure and put air in if pressure is low. If the light continues to flash, have you car checking by your Nissan Dealer.

Advice

: If the light turns on when driving, the Attesa E-TS system will cease functioning but normal driving will be possible.

: A 'motor' noise might be heard when starting the engine or while driving. If the noise stops straight away this is not an abnormality

Hope this helps Tim. safe driving

Thank you, that is a rather helpful

Try bleeding the system. There is a bleed nipple at the back of the gear box extension. With the motor running crack open the nipple and watch for air. Preferably have someone else watching the reservoir and top up as necessary until fluid runs ok.

Do you have a pic of what the nipple looks like ?

[kidafa]

the nipple looks alot like a bleed nipple on a caliper dude.

[KiwiRS4T]

the nipple looks alot like a bleed nipple on a caliper dude.

Here is a picture: (forget about the bleed switch - just run the motor)

http://tyndago.googlepages.com/gt-rbleedingattesasystem

[Moff]

Nice work chaps... will give that a go and see how I get on...

Thank you