Classification:

Reference:

Date:

EL19-048

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November 13, 2019

2019 QX30; CLOCK RESETS AFTER EACH IGNITION CYCLE
APPLIED VEHICLE: 2019 QX30 (H15)
APPLIED VIN:
Vehicles built on or after SJK(*)H5(***)KA 010351
APPLIED DATE:
Vehicles built on or after November 19, 2018

IF YOU CONFIRM
The clock has to be reset each time the ignition is turned OFF, and then ON again.


The ignition may need to be OFF for at least 15 minutes for the incident to occur.

ACTION
Install a blue fuse holder to the fuse, fusible link and relay box (fuse block), and then move and rewire a fuse
from fuse position # 42 to # 55.


For blue fuse holder install and fuse rewire, refer to SERVICE PROCEDURE on page 3.

IMPORTANT: The purpose of ACTION (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing.
You MUST closely follow the entire SERVICE PROCEDURE as it contains information that is essential to
successfully completing this repair.
Infiniti Bulletins are intended for use by qualified technicians, not 'do-it-yourselfers'. Qualified technicians are properly trained individuals
who have the equipment, tools, safety instruction, and know-how to do a job properly and safely. NOTE: If you believe that a described
condition may apply to a particular vehicle, DO NOT assume that it does. See your Infiniti retailer to determine if this applies to your
vehicle.

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SPECIAL TOOL
Flameless Heat Gun J-46538
J-46538

Figure 1
Tool J-46538 is available from TECH•MATE: 1-800-662-2001 or nissantechmate.com.

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SERVICE PROCEDURE
Add Blue Fuse Holder, Reposition and Rewire Fuse # 42
1.

Disconnect both main battery cables, negative cable first, at least 30 seconds after the ignition has been
turned OFF.


2.

Wait at least three (3) minutes before continuing to step 2.
Carefully pull back the front passenger carpet.
Glove box

Carpet pulled back
(under protective cover)

Figure 2
Remove the instrument lower cover RH (lower cover):
a. Remove the two (2) clips, pull down to unsnap the pawl, and then pull the lower cover rearward.
Glove box

Lower
cover

Clip

Pawl

Clip

3.

Figure 3

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4.

Unfasten the locks, and then remove the flitter cover.

Lock

Flitter cover

Figure 4

5.

Unfasten the locks, and then remove the sub battery cover.

Sub battery cover

Figure 5

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6.

Disconnect both sub battery cables, negative cable first.

Sub battery

Figure 6

7.

Remove the three (3) nuts and one clip.

8.

After removing the clip, remove the small cover.
Cover

Small cover

Figure 7

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9.

Pull out the fuse block, and then remove the cover.

10.

Locate the yellow wire going to fuse # 42, and then cut it where shown in Figure 5.

Cut yellow wire here

Blue 15 amp
fuse # 42

Figure 8

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11.

Place the blue fuse holder with yellow wire onto the fuse block but DO NOT snap it in place.


The blue fuse holder with yellow wire is included in the Rework Harness Kit.
 See PARTS INFORMATION on the last page of this bulletin.

12.

Strip off about 10 mm (3/8 in) of insulation from the end of each yellow wire.

Stripped
wire end

Blue fuse holder –
NOT snapped in

Stripped
wire end

Figure 9

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13.

Slide a solder sleeve connector over the longer yellow wire.


For solder sleeve connectors, see PARTS INFORMATION on the last page of this bulletin.
HINT: Be sure to perform step 13 before step 14.

14.

Twist together the exposed portions of both yellow wires.

Yellow
Wires

Figure 10
15.

Position the solder sleeve connector’s solder ring with the center of the twisted wiring.

Figure 11

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16.

Install the solder sleeve connector by shrinking it to the yellow wire with Flameless Heat Gun J-46538 or
equivalent tool.
HINT: Installing the solder sleeve connector will:


Melt the solder ring into the exposed twisted wire.




Melt the sealant (red rings inside the solder sleeve connector) onto the wire.
Shrink the solder sleeve connector body to the wire.
Use Flameless Heat Gun J-46538 or equivalent tool only. Do NOT use an electric type soldering tool in
step 16. It may create a current that can cause damage to an ECU(s).

Yellow
Wire

Yellow
Wire

Figure 12
17.

Snap in place the blue fuse holder by pressing it into the fuse block.
Solder sleeve
connector

Figure 13
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18.

Fasten the yellow wire to existing wires on the backside of the fuse block.


Use the cloth tape that is included in the Rework Harness Kit (see PARTS INFORMATION on the last
page of this bulletin).

Figure 14

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19.

Move the 15 amp fuse from position # 42 (old position) to # 55 (new position, in the blue fuse holder).

Figure 15

20.

Reassemble the vehicle in reverse order of disassembly.


Reconnect the backup battery cables, positive cable first.



Fuse box nuts torque: 9-11 N•m (0.9-1.1 kg-m, 80-97 in lbs)



Reconnect the under-hood battery cables, positive cable first.

21.

Reset the clock, and then turn OFF the ignition.

22.

After at least 15 minutes, turn the ignition to ACC or ON and verify the clock is still keeping time.

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PARTS INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION

PART NUMBER

QUANTITY

REWORK HARNESS KIT
(includes blue fuse block, cloth tape, and Fuse Allocation paper)

24030-HW00D

1

TERM-JOINT (solder sleeve connector)

24361-7990A

1

CLAIMS INFORMATION
Submit a Primary Part (PP) type line claim using the following claims coding:
DESCRIPTION
PFP
OP CODE
SYM
DIA
FRT
Install Fuse Holder & Rewire
(1)
RX8PAA
ZE
32
0.7
(1) Reference the Parts Information table above and use the Harness Kit as the Primary Failed Part (PFP).

AMENDMENT HISTORY
PUBLISHED DATE

REFERENCE

November 13, 2019

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DESCRIPTION
Original bulletin published

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