Check the lower heat exchanger hose for twist/fold.
Check the lower heat exchanger hose for twist/fold.
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The white alignment mark on the hose should be “straight up” with the mark at the 12-o’clock position.
The white alignment mark on the hose should be “straight up” with the mark at the 12-o’clock position.
This bulletin applies to 2017 Nissan Leaf ZEO vehicles. The vehicle may stop charging before a complete charge. The MIL may be on with DTC B2840 (power delivery module), P3170 (on-board charger) and P3171 (on-board charger). Also, the lower heat exchange coolant hose may be twisted or folded in such a way that prevents 100% coolant flow. The lower hose’s white alignment mark should be at the 12 o-clock position.
Re-align the lower radiator hose and clear the DTCs.
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