2001 INFINITI QX4 service

The data, stored together with the DTC data, are called freeze frame data and displayed on CONSULT-II or
GST. The 1st trip freeze frame data can only be displayed on the CONSULT-II screen, not on the GST. For
details, see EC-85.
Only one set of freeze frame data (either 1st trip freeze frame data or freeze frame data) can be stored in the
ECM. 1st trip freeze frame data is stored in the ECM memory along with the 1st trip DTC. There is no prior-
ity for 1st trip freeze frame data and it is updated each time a different 1st trip DTC is detected. However, once
freeze frame data (2nd trip detection/MIL on) is stored in the ECM memory, 1st trip freeze frame data is no
longer stored. Remember, only one set of freeze frame data can be stored in the ECM. The ECM has the fol-
lowing priorities to update the data.
Priority Items
1Freeze frame data Misfire Ð DTC: P0300 - P0306
Fuel Injection System Function Ð DTC: P0171, P0172, P0174, P0175
2 Except the above items (Includes A/T related items)
3 1st trip freeze frame data
For example, the EGR malfunction (Priority: 2) was detected and the freeze frame data was stored in the 2nd
trip. After that when the misfire (Priority: 1) is detected in another trip, the freeze frame data will be updated
from the EGR malfunction to the misfire. The 1st trip freeze frame data is updated each time a different mal-
function is detected. There is no priority for 1st trip freeze frame data. However, once freeze frame data is
stored in the ECM memory, 1st trip freeze data is no longer stored (because only one freeze frame data or
1st trip freeze frame data can be stored in the ECM). If freeze frame data is stored in the ECM memory and
freeze frame data with the same priority occurs later, the first (original) freeze frame data remains unchanged
in the ECM memory.
Both 1st trip freeze frame data and freeze frame data (along with the DTCs) are cleared when the ECM
memory is erased. Procedures for clearing the ECM memory are described in ªHOW TO ERASE EMISSION-
RELATED DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATIONº, EC-72.
SYSTEM READINESS TEST (SRT) CODENBEC0031S03System Readiness Test (SRT) code is specified in Mode 1 of SAE J1979.
As part of an enhanced emissions test for Inspection & Maintenance (I/M), certain states require the status of
SRT be used to indicate whether the ECM has completed self-diagnosis of major emission systems and com-
ponents. Completion must be verified in order for the emissions inspection to proceed.
If a vehicle is rejected for a State emissions inspection due to one or more SRT items indicating ªINCMPº,
use the information in this Service Manual to set the SRT to ªCMPLTº.
In most cases the ECM will automatically complete its self-diagnosis cycle during normal usage, and the SRT
status will indicate ªCMPLTº for each application system. Once set as ªCMPLTº, the SRT status remains
ªCMPLTº until the self-diagnosis memory is erased.
Occasionally, certain portions of the self-diagnostic test may not be completed as a result of the customer's
normal driving pattern; the SRT will indicate ªINCMPº for these items.
NOTE:
The SRT will also indicate ªINCMPº if the self-diagnosis memory is erased for any reason or if the ECM
memory power supply is interrupted for several hours.
If, during the state emissions inspection, the SRT indicates ªCMPLTº for all test items, the inspector will con-
tinue with the emissions test. However, if the SRT indicates ªINCMPº for one or more of the SRT items the
vehicle is returned to the customer untested.
NOTE:
If MIL is ªONº during the state emissions inspection, the vehicle is also returned to the customer untested even
though the SRT indicates ªCMPLTº for all test items. Therefore, it is important to check SRT (ªCMPLTº) and
DTC (No DTCs) before the inspection.
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ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Emission-related Diagnostic Information (Cont'd)
EC-61

SRT Set Timing=NBEC0031S0311SRT is set as ªCMPLTº after self-diagnosis has been performed one or more times. Completion of SRT is done
regardless of whether the result is OK or NG. The set timing is different between OK and NG results and is
shown in the table below.
Self-diagnosis resultExample
DiagnosisIgnition cycle
+ON,OFF+ON,OFF+ON,OFF+ON,
All OK Case 1 P0400 OK (1) Ð (1) OK (2) Ð (2)
P0402 OK (1) Ð (1) Ð (1) OK (2)
P1402 OK (1) OK (2) Ð (2) Ð (2)
SRT of EGR ªCMPLTº ªCMPLTº ªCMPLTº ªCMPLTº
Case 2 P0400 OK (1) Ð (1) Ð (1) Ð (1)
P0402 Ð (0) Ð (0) OK (1) Ð (1)
P1402 OK (1) OK (2) Ð (2) Ð (2)
SRT of EGR ªINCMPº ªINCMPº ªCMPLTº ªCMPLTº
NG exists Case 3 P0400 OK OK Ð Ð
P0402 Ð Ð Ð Ð
P1402 NG Ð NGNG
(Consecutive NG)
(1st trip)
DTC1st trip DTC Ð 1st trip DTCDTC
(= MIL ªONº)
SRT of EGR ªINCMPº ªINCMPº ªINCMPº ªCMPLTº
OK: Self-diagnosis is carried out and the result is OK.
NG: Self-diagnosis is carried out and the result is NG.
Ð: Self-diagnosis is not carried out.
When all SRT related self-diagnoses showed OK results in a single cycle (Ignition OFF-ON-OFF), the SRT
will indicate ªCMPLTº.,Case 1 above
When all SRT related self-diagnoses showed OK results through several different cycles, the SRT will indi-
cate ªCMPLTº at the time the respective self-diagnoses have at least one OK result.,Case 2 above
If one or more SRT related self-diagnoses showed NG results in 2 consecutive cycles, the SRT will also indi-
cate ªCMPLTº.,Case 3 above
The table above shows that the minimum number of cycles for setting SRT as ªINCMPº is one (1) for each
self-diagnosis (Case1&2)ortwo(2)foroneofself-diagnoses (Case 3). However, in preparation for the state
emissions inspection, it is unnecessary of each self-diagnosis to be executed twice (Case 3) for the following
reasons:
IThe SRT will indicate ªCMPLTº at the time the respective self-diagnoses have one (1) OK result.
IThe emissions inspection requires ªCMPLTº of the SRT only with OK self-diagnosis results.
IWhen, during SRT driving pattern, 1st trip DTC (NG) is detected prior to ªCMPLTº of SRT, the self-diag-
nosis memory must be erased from ECM after repair.
IIf the 1st trip DTC is erased, all the SRT will indicate ªINCMPº.
NOTE:
SRT can be set as ªCMPLTº together with the DTC(s). Therefore, DTC check must always be carried out prior
to the state emission inspection even though the SRT indicates ªCMPLTº.
SRT Service ProcedureNBEC0031S0312If a vehicle has failed the state emissions inspection due to one or more SRT items indicating ªINCMPº, review
the flowchart diagnostic sequence on the next page.
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ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Emission-related Diagnostic Information (Cont'd)
EC-63

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CONSULT-II=NBEC0034CONSULT-II INSPECTION PROCEDURENBEC0034S011. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Connect CONSULT-II to data link connector, which is located
under LH dash panel near the fuse box cover.
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3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Touch ªSTARTº.
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5. Touch ªENGINEº.
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6. Perform each diagnostic test mode according to each service
procedure.
For further information, see the CONSULT-II Operation
Manual.
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ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
CONSULT-II
EC-81

WORK SUPPORT MODE=NBEC0034S04
WORK ITEM CONDITION USAGE
TP SW/TP SEN IDLE POSI ADJIFOLLOW THE BASIC INSPECTION INSTRUCTION IN
THE SERVICE MANUAL.When adjusting the idle throttle
position
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASEIFUEL PUMP WILL STOP BY TOUCHING ªSTARTº
DURING IDLING.
CRANK A FEW TIMES AFTER ENGINE STALLS.When releasing fuel pressure
from fuel line
IDLE AIR VOL LEARNITHE IDLE AIR VOLUME THAT KEEPS THE ENGINE
WITHIN THE SPECIFIED RANGE IS MEMORIZED IN
ECM.When learning the idle air volume
SELF-LEARNING CONTITHE COEFFICIENT OF SELF-LEARNING CONTROL
MIXTURE RATIO RETURNS TO THE ORIGINAL
COEFFICIENT.When clearing the coefficient of
self-learning control valve
EVAP SYSTEM CLOSE OPEN THE VACUUM CUT VALVE BYPASS VALVE AND
CLOSE THE EVAP CANISTER VENT CONTROL VALVE
IN ORDER TO MAKE EVAP SYSTEM CLOSE UNDER
THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS.
IIGN SW ªONº
IENGINE NOT RUNNING
IAMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS ABOVE 0ÉC (32ÉF).
INO VACUUM AND NO HIGH PRESSURE IN EVAP
SYSTEM
ITANK FUEL TEMP. IS MORE THAN 0ÉC (32ÉF).
IWITHIN 10 MINUTES AFTER STARTING ªEVAP SYS-
TEM CLOSEº
IWHEN TRYING TO EXECUTE ªEVAP SYSTEM
CLOSEº UNDER THE CONDITION EXCEPT ABOVE,
CONSULT-II WILL DISCONTINUE IT AND DISPLAY
APPROPRIATE INSTRUCTION.
NOTE:
WHEN STARTING ENGINE, CONSULT-II MAY DIS-
PLAY ªBATTERY VOLTAGE IS LOW. CHARGE
BATTERYº, EVEN IN USING CHARGED BATTERY.When detecting EVAP vapor leak
point of EVAP system
TARGET IGNITION TIMING ADJ*IIDLE CONDITIONIWhen adjusting target ignition
timing
After adjustment, confirm target
ignition timing with a timing
light.
IIf once the ªTARGET IDLE
RPM ADJº has been done, the
Idle Air Volume Learning proce-
dure will not be completed.
TARGET IDLE RPM ADJ*IIDLE CONDITION When setting target idle speed
*: This function is not necessary in the usual service procedure.
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC MODENBEC0034S05DTC and 1st Trip DTCNBEC0034S0501Regarding items of ªDTC and 1st trip DTCº, refer to ªTROUBLE
DIAGNOSIS Ð INDEXº (See EC-8.)
Freeze Frame Data and 1st Trip Freeze Frame DataNBEC0034S0502
Freeze frame data
item*1Description
DIAG TROUBLE
CODE
[PXXXX]IThe engine control component part/control system has a trouble code, it is displayed as ªPXXXXº.
(Refer to ªTROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð INDEXº, EC-8.)
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ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
EC-85

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Generic Scan Tool (GST)=NBEC0035DESCRIPTIONNBEC0035S01Generic Scan Tool (OBDII scan tool) complying with SAE J1978
has 8 different functions explained on the next page.
ISO9141 is used as the protocol.
The name ªGSTº or ªGeneric Scan Toolº is used in this service
manual.
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GST INSPECTION PROCEDURENBEC0035S021. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Connect GST to data link connector, which is located under LH
dash panel near the fuse box cover.
SEF398S
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Enter the program according to instruction on the screen or in
the operation manual.
(*: Regarding GST screens in this section, sample screens are
shown.)
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5. Perform each diagnostic mode according to each service pro-
cedure.
For further information, see the GST Operation Manual of the
tool maker.
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ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Generic Scan Tool (GST)
EC-95

DESCRIPTION FOR WORK FLOWNBEC0037S01
STEP DESCRIPTION
STEP IGet detailed information about the conditions and the environment when the incident/symptom occurred using
the ªDIAGNOSTIC WORK SHEETº, EC-98.
STEP IIBefore confirming the concern, check and write down (print out using CONSULT-II or GST) the (1st trip) DTC
and the (1st trip) freeze frame data, then erase the DTC and the data. (Refer to EC-72.) The (1st trip) DTC and
the (1st trip) freeze frame data can be used when duplicating the incident at STEP III & IV.
If the incident cannot be verified, perform ªTROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENTº, EC-140.
Study the relationship between the cause, specified by (1st trip) DTC, and the symptom described by the cus-
tomer. (The ªSymptom Matrix Chartº will be useful. See EC-118.)
Also check related service bulletins for information.
STEP IIITry to confirm the symptom and under what conditions the incident occurs.
The ªDIAGNOSTIC WORK SHEETº and the freeze frame data are useful to verify the incident. Connect CON-
SULT-II to the vehicle in DATA MONITOR (AUTO TRIG) mode and check real time diagnosis results.
If the incident cannot be verified, perform ªTROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENTº, EC-140.
If the malfunction code is detected, skip STEP IV and perform STEP V.
STEP IVTry to detect the (1st trip) DTC by driving in (or performing) the ªDTC Confirmation Procedureº. Check and read
the (1st trip) DTC and (1st trip) freeze frame data by using CONSULT-II or GST.
During the (1st trip) DTC verification, be sure to connect CONSULT-II to the vehicle in DATA MONITOR (AUTO
TRIG) mode and check real time diagnosis results.
If the incident cannot be verified, perform ªTROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENTº, EC-140.
In case the ªDTC Confirmation Procedureº is not available, perform the ªOverall Function Checkº instead. The
(1st trip) DTC cannot be displayed by this check, however, this simplified ªcheckº is an effective alternative.
The ªNGº result of the ªOverall Function Checkº is the same as the (1st trip) DTC detection.
STEP VTake the appropriate action based on the results of STEP I through IV.
If the malfunction code is indicated, proceed to TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR DTC PXXXX.
If the normal code is indicated, proceed to the BASIC INSPECTION. (Refer to EC-101.) If CONSULT-II is
available, perform ªDATA MONITOR (SPEC)º mode with CONSULT-II and proceed to the ªTROUBLE DIAGNO-
SIS Ð SPECIFICATION VALUEº, EC-136. (If malfunction is detected, proceed to ªREPAIR REPLACEº.) Then
perform inspections according to the Symptom Matrix Chart. (Refer to EC-118.)
STEP VIIdentify where to begin diagnosis based on the relationship study between symptom and possible causes.
Inspect the system for mechanical binding, loose connectors or wiring damage using (tracing) ªHarness Layoutsº.
Gently shake the related connectors, components or wiring harness with CONSULT-II set in ªDATA MONITOR
(AUTO TRIG)º mode.
Check the voltage of the related ECM terminals or monitor the output data from the related sensors with CON-
SULT-II. Refer to EC-122, 127.
The ªDiagnostic Procedureº in EC section contains a description based on open circuit inspection. A short circuit
inspection is also required for the circuit check in the Diagnostic Procedure. For details, refer to GI-27, ªCircuit
Inspectionº.
Repair or replace the malfunction parts.
If malfunctioning part cannot be detected, perform ªTROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENTº,
EC-140.
STEP VIIOnce you have repaired the circuit or replaced a component, you need to run the engine in the same conditions
and circumstances which resulted in the customer's initial complaint.
Perform the ªDTC Confirmation Procedureº and confirm the normal code [DTC No. P0000] is detected. If the
incident is still detected in the final check, perform STEP VI by using a different method from the previous one.
Before returning the vehicle to the customer, be sure to erase the unnecessary (already fixed) (1st trip) DTC in
ECM and TCM (Transmission control module). (Refer to EC-72.)
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð INTRODUCTION
Work Flow (Cont'd)
EC-100

Basic InspectionNBEC0038Precaution:
Perform Basic Inspection without electrical or mechanical
loads applied;
IHeadlamp switch is OFF,
IAir conditioner switch is OFF,
IRear window defogger switch is OFF,
ISteering wheel is in the straight-ahead position, etc.
1 INSPECTION START
1. Check service records for any recent repairs that may indicate a related problem, or a current need for scheduled
maintenance.
2. Open engine hood and check the following:
IHarness connectors for improper connections
IVacuum hoses for splits, kinks and improper connections
IWiring for improper connections, pinches and cuts
IAir cleaner clogging
IHoses and ducts for leaks
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©GO TO 2.
2 CHECK THROTTLE OPENER OPERATION-I
Confirm that there is a clearance between throttle drum and stopper.
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OK or NG
OK©GO TO 4.
NG©GO TO 3.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð BASIC INSPECTION
Basic Inspection
EC-101

5 INSTALL THE PRESSURE PUMP
To locate the EVAP leak, install EVAP service port adapter and pressure pump to EVAP service port securely.
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NOTE:
Improper installation of the EVAP service port adapter to the EVAP service port may cause leaking.
Models with CONSULT-II©GO TO 6.
Models without CON-
SULT-II©GO TO 7.
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DTC P0440 EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM (SMALL LEAK) (NEGATIVE PRESSURE)
Diagnostic Procedure (Cont'd)
EC-357