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: Nissan Leaf

Information

The LEAF’s touch screen system runs Windows Embedded Automotive 7. Windows Embedded Automotive 7 is the successor to
Windows CE (A Technical Companion to Windows Embedded Automotive 7, page 7). Windows CE is a distinct operating system and kernel, rather than a trimmed-down version of desktop Windows.

CARWINGS

2G to 3G Switch-Over

CARWINGS in older LEAF SVs and SLs (2011-2015) works over AT&T’s 2G network. AT&T is terminating its 2G network at the end of 2016.

  • How to tell if your LEAF’s CARWINGS already have 3G: go into “menu, carwings, carwings settings, down arrow, unit ID information.
    If TCUID starts with:
  • 2012-1, or anything other than 2012: already 3G; requires no update.
  • 2012-0: 2G; requires update.
  • Upgrade path: an updated Telematics Control Unit (TCU) will allow CARWINGS to work on 3G.
  • 2015 LEAFs will get free TCU update. Part number of new TCU was reported to be 283BO-6NF2A.
  • 2011-2014 LEAF owners can pay a “co-pay” of $199 to update their TCU.
  • The update procedure, “which will take a few hours, will leave customer’s cars with the same credentials and login information for NissanConnect EV (formerly CARWINGS) as before, and should restore full functionality to cars whose telematics systems would otherwise go dark on December 31, 2016.
  • You will need to provide the Nissan tech with your NissanConnect EV ID and password. They need the credential to perform some part of the upgrade.
  • The service will continue for free, as before.

Lighting

  • Temperature of LEAF’s lighting, as measured with a Minolta color temperature meter:
  • LED headlights: 5012K
  • High beam: 3107K
  • Fog lights: 3011K
  • Parking lights: 3007K
  • Xenon light kits for high-beams & fog lights, from v-leds.com Interwiki: mnl++:
  • High beam: Xenon H9 35W light kit, w/ slim ballast.
  • High beam:Xenon headlight kit H9 6000K white w/ slim ballast.
  • High beam: Xenon headlight kit H9 5000K pure white w/ slim ballast.
  • Fog light: Xenon H11 35W kit, w/ slim ballast.
  • Replacement high beam bulbs (H9):
  • PIAA H9 highbeam bulbs: PIAA 19665 Xtra Xtreme White Plus 65W=120W H9 Bulb – Twin Pack
  • Hella H9 High Performance bulbs.
  • LED turn signals from eBay. Interwiki: mnl++
  • Sylvania now has bulbs listing for the 2011 LEAF.
  • List of LED replacement bulbs for back-up, license plate, front side marker, side turn signal, front & rear turn signal, rear hatch & interior & map lights.
  • Size of LED “festoon” bulbs to use for dome and cargo area lights: 31 mm, for example, these Lighting EVER 1.22″ / 31mm Festoon bulbs.
  • PIAA 3.5″ LED fog lights will fit LEAF SVs.
  • Source for 5K LED parking light bulbs.
  • 2012 LEAF’s do not have a glove box light, though they have the wiring harness for it. You can get the socket & bulb (product SKU 24860-ZE0001) from, for example, courtesyparts.com and plug it in.
  • Audio, iPod, iPhone

    Miscellaneous

  • Fuses:
  • Light for radio and climate control buttons, headlight adjuster, glove box light: fuse #47 in black box on driver side fender wall.
  • For GPS unit: #34 in fuse panel/box in front of 12V battery (under the hood, driver’s side).
  • 2011 Nissan LEAF Power Supply Routing Circuit, from LEAF Service Manual, section “PG POWER SUPPLY, GROUND & CIRCUIT ELEMENTS”, pages PG-15 to PG-19:
  • Engine bay harness (“motor room harness”), from LEAF Service Manual, page PG-86:
  • LEAF accessories on Nissan Japan Web site (translate with Google Translate:
  • LED-lit Nissan hood logo
  • Blue LED ring around foglights.
  • Charge port light
  • etc.
  • There is a report that it is possible to have the dealer re-program a LEAF’s “auto lock” behavior, changing between “lock when shifted out of ‘P'” and “lock when reaching 20 mph”.
  • LEAF with front bumper cover removed, showing front bumper, windshield washer reservoir, radiator, alarm horn
  • Front wiper blade refill part numbers, 2011-2015:
  • Driver side: 28895-1AA0A
  • Passenger side: 28895-1AA1A
  • How-Tos

    Lighting How-Tos

    Other How-Tos

  • How to separate rear wiper blade from wiper arm.
  • Adding back-up camera to LEAF SV: parts and detailed instructions.
  • Nissan has an impact sensor add-on for the alarm system. It senses glass breakage, vibration, etc. and triggers the OEM alarm.
  • Part number is 999M2-VW007.
  • Here are installation instructions, for a 2008 Nissan Rogue; installation for the LEAF is probably the same: it installs under the driver’s side dash near the steering column.
  • Price ranges from about $51 to $60.
  • Adding HomeLink remote: HomeLink remotes are available on eBay.
  • How to make the VSP (Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians) noise default to “off”.
    And how to add a “turn VSP off” button in 2012 LEAFs.
  • Seat heaters: adding front and rear seat heaters in your 2011 LEAF, from the SF BayLeaf group (IN PROGRESS, 12/27/2011).
  • Alternate means of splicing/tapping wires, from posi-lock.com: Posi-Lock, Posi-Twist, and Posi-Tap.
  • Changing auto-lock-after-driving-away feature (also auto-unlock-when-turning-off feature).
  • GPS’ “secret” screen displays fine-grain GPS-based speed.
  • To reset power window’s express-up feature:
    As per the owners manual, just pull the switch up and hold it for three seconds after it reaches the top to reset it.
  • Replacing front 6.5″ door speakers with aftermarket speakers.
  • How to edit stored point-of-interest (POI) data, at leafic.com.
  • Using maps.google.com to program a destination into LEAF’s navigation system.
  • Send addresses to your LEAF’s navigation system via the Web, at leafic.com.
  • Replacing the stock horn.
  • How to keep back-up camera displaying while you’re driving:
  • CARWINGS instructions.
  • Plug-n-play navi speed override + rear view camera hack kit.
  • Step-by-step guide on how to disable navigation unit’s speed override, with lots of pics.
  • Bugs/Issues

    CARWINGS

  • “Crashed the nav system: anyone else?” Interwiki: mnl++
  • Navigation & range bug: If, in plotting a route, the LEAF’s navigation system encounters an area with incomplete map information, it will not inform you in advance, so the “miles to destination” will be incorrect and you may not find out until you’re actually driving into that area. At that point, you may find out that your destination is too far away to reach with the remaining battery charge!
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