SYMPTOM
Reference
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HARD/NO START/RESTART (EXCP. HA)
ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER/POOR ACCELERATION
HIGH IDLE/LOW IDLE
ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING
IDLING VIBRATION
SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE
OVERHEATS/WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
BATTERY DEAD (UNDER CHARGE)
Warranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM HA
Engine Cylinder head
55555 5 5 5
EM section Cylinder head gasket 4 3
Cylinder block
66666 6 6 64 Piston
Piston ring
Connecting rod
Bearing
Crankshaft
Valve
mechanismTiming chain
55555 5 5 5 Camshaft
Intake valve
3
Exhaust valve
Exhaust Exhaust manifold/Tube/Muffler/
Gasket
5555555 5 FEsection
Three way catalyst
Lubrication Oil pan/Oil strainer/Oil pump/Oil
filter/Oil gallery
55555 5 5 5MA, EM, LC
section
Oil level (Low)/Filthy oilLC section
Cooling Radiator/Hose/Radiator filler cap
55555 5 5 45 Thermostat 5
Water pump
Water gallery
Coolant level (low)/Contaminated
coolantMA section
1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Symptom Matrix Chart (Cont'd)
EC-121
SYMPTOM
Reference
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HARD/NO START/RESTART (EXCP. HA)
ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER/POOR ACCELERATION
HIGH IDLE/LOW IDLE
ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING
IDLING VIBRATION
SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE
OVERHEATS/WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
BATTERY DEAD (UNDER CHARGE)
Warranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM HA
IVIS (INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System Ð
NATS)11EC-74 or EL
section
1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor
Mode
NBEC0042Remarks:
ISpecification data are reference values.
ISpecification data are output/input values which are detected or supplied by the ECM at the connector.
* Specification data may not be directly related to their components signals/values/operations.
i.e. Adjust ignition timing with a timing light before monitoring IGN TIMING, because the monitor may show the specification data in
spite of the ignition timing not being adjusted to the specification data. This IGN TIMING monitors the data calculated by the ECM
according to the signals input from the camshaft position sensor and other ignition timing related sensors.
IIf the real-time diagnosis results are NG and the on board diagnostic system results are OK when diagnosing the mass air flow sensor,
first check to see if the fuel pump control circuit is normal.
MONITOR ITEM CONDITION SPECIFICATION
ENG SPEED
CKPS´RPM (POS)ITachometer: Connect
IRun engine and compare tachometer indication with the CONSULT-II
value.Almost the same speed as
the CONSULT-II value.
POS COUNTIEngine: Running 179 - 181
MAS A/F SE-B1IEngine: After warming up
IAir conditioner switch: ªOFFº
IShift lever: ªNº
INo-loadIdle 1.2 - 1.8V
2,500 rpm 1.6 - 2.2V
COOLAN TEMP/SIEngine: After warming up More than 70ÉC (158ÉF)
HO2S1 (B1)
HO2S1 (B2)
IEngine: After warming upMaintaining engine speed at 2,000
rpm0 - 0.3V+,Approx. 0.6 -
1.0V
HO2S1 MNTR (B1)
HO2S1 MNTR (B2)LEAN+,RICH
Changes more than 5 times
during 10 seconds.
HO2S2 (B1)
HO2S2 (B2)
IEngine: After warming upMaintaining engine speed at 2,000
rpm0 - 0.3V+,Approx. 0.6 -
1.0V
HO2S2 MNTR (B1)
HO2S2 MNTR (B2)LEAN+,RICH
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Symptom Matrix Chart (Cont'd)
EC-122
SYSTEM LIMITATIONSNBEL0180S03Service AreaNBEL0180S0301Depending on the cellular provider chosen, service is provided in
the 48 contiguous states. Service is not available in Alaska, Hawaii,
Canada, or Mexico. The Communicator Response Center will not
be able to locate the customer's vehicle outside of the continental
United States.
Inoperative if Cellular Phone is Inactive or InoperativeNBEL0180S0302INFINITI Communicator will be inoperative if the customer does not
have an active account with cellular provider, since INFINITI Com-
municator relies on the cellular network. When the INFINITI Com-
municator system is outside of cellular service, the ªNO SERVICEº
indicator will illuminate. If you try to activate INFINITI
Communicator, the REQUEST will be cancelled. Cellular phone
transmission may become temporarily disabled, or interrupted by
environmental factors like tunnels, bridges, or tall buildings. In such
cases, INFINITI Communicator will re-dial up to four times. After
several failed attempts, the system will quit dialing and return to
normal mode.
Inoperative if The System is in The Demonstraiton
Mode
NBEL0180S0303The INFINITI Communicator system remains in the demonstration
mode until the setup procedures are completed. If the system is
activated in this mode, the Communicator Response Center will
recognize this operation as a demonstration and will not provide
any service. The system can be changed to the demonstration
mode by using CONSULT-II to check the system operation. Do not
forget to turn off the demonstration mode after confirmation.
BatteryNBEL0180S0304Since INFINITI Communicator is powered by the vehicle's battery,
if the battery is removed, damaged or discharged, the system will
not work.
Inopertive if Cellular System is BusyNBEL0180S0305When INFINITI Communicator tries to contact the Communicator
Response Center, but the cellular network is busy, the system
attempts to re-dial for up to two hours. This time varies greatly
depending on the cellular network and cellular signal strength. The
system resets to ready when the system completes the re-dialing
attempts.
RoamingNBEL0180S0306If the customer's cellular provider does not have a roaming agree-
ment with the provider where the vehicle locates, it may not be
possible to use the lines of a different cellular provider. Therefore,
it is impossible that INFINITI Communicator will contact the Com-
municator Response Center.
Special Cellular FeaturesNBEL0180S0307Some cellular carriers offer custom phone numbers that are
assigned a Personal Identification Number (PIN). The cellular
phone user is required to enter the PIN anytime a phone call is
made. The INFINITI Communicator system is not compatible with
the PIN feature. A PIN requirement on the cellular phone will cause
the INFINITI Communicator system to be inoperative.
Other special features such as call waiting, voice mail, call
forwarding, etc. can interfere with INFINITI Communicator system
operation.
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INFINITI COMMUNICATOR (IVCS)
System Description (Cont'd)
EL-351
Demonstration ModeNBEL0186DESCRIPTIONNBEL0186S01By setting up the system in the demonstration mode, automatic
dialing operation can be confirmed by ªMAYDAYº emergency and
ªINFORMATIONº switch operation.
Automatic dialing in this mode is connected to the demonstration
center of Communicator Response Center, and is different from the
normal service.
When the contract with Communicator Response Center is not
concluded, all the INFINITI Communicator operations are con-
nected to the demonstration center.
Connection to Communicator Response Center in this mode will
not be charged by Communicator Response Center nor will the call
be handled as an emergency.
SEL453W
SYSTEM OPERATION CHECKNBEL0186S021. Touch ªCONFIGURATIONº.
SEL454W
2. Touch ªDEMO MODEº.
SEL455W
3. Touch ªONº. Now, the system is in demonstration mode. (To
return to normal mode, touch ªOFFº.)
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INFINITI COMMUNICATOR (IVCS)
Demonstration Mode
EL-379
SEL611X
6. To delete all the stored places in the ªAddress Bookº, ªAvoid
Areaº and ªPrevious Dest.º, select ªYesº.
Trouble diagnosesNBEL0234SYMPTOM CHARTNBEL0234S01
Symptom Diagnoses/service procedureReference
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Any function of the system
does not operate.Check power supply and ground circuit for display & NAVI control unit. EL-420
Strange screen color or
unusual screen brightness.1. Check ªDISPLAY SETTINGº. EL-412
2. Check display in ªDiagnosis of Displayº MODE. Ð
The display is not dimmed
when turning lighting switch
to ON.1. Check ªDISPLAY SETTINGº. EL-412
2. Check lighting switch signal input to display & NAVI control unit correctly in
ªDiagnosis for the signals from the carº MODE.EL-404
No navigation guide voice
are heard from both front
speakers.1. Check ªVoice Guidance Settingº. Ð
2. Check voice guide operation. EL-421
Beep does not sound when
the system guides route.Check ªBEEP ON/OFF SETTINGº. EL-412
Position marker does not
trace along the route being
traveled.Go to ªWORK FLOW FOR NAVIGATION INSPECTIONº. EL-418
Position marker does not
indicate forward or backward
movement.Check reverse signal input to display & NAVI control unit correctly by ªDiagnosis
for the signals from the carº MODE.EL-404
Radio wave of GPS cannot
be received. (GPS marker
on the display does not
become green color.)1. Is there anything obstructing the GPS antenna on the rear parcel finisher?
(GPS antenna located under the rear parcel finisher.)Ð
2. Check GPS radio wave receive condition in ªGPS INFORMATION SETTINGº. EL-410
3. Check GPS antenna in ªSelf Diagnosisº MODE. EL-397
Heading direction of position
marker does not match
vehicle direction.1. Perform ªADJUST CURRENT LOCATIONº SETTING. EL-411
2. Go to ªWORK FLOW FOR NAVIGATION INSPECTIONº. EL-418
Stored location in the
address book and other
memory functions are lost
when battery is disconnected
or becomes discharged.Stored location in the address book and other memory functions may be lost if the
battery is disconnected or becomes discharged. If this should occur, charge or
replace the battery as necessary and re-enter the information.Ð
Map appears grey and can-
not be scrolled.The current location in the memory is out of the map data area.
Perform ªInitialize Locationº.EL-433
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NAVIGATION SYSTEM
Setting Mode (Cont'd)
EL-417
NBEL0145
Use the chart below to find out what each wiring
diagram code stands for.
Refer to the wiring diagram code in the alphabetical
index to find the location (page number) of each
wiring diagram.
Code Section Wiring Diagram Name
1STSIG AT A/T 1ST Signal
2NDSIG AT A/T 2ND Signal
3RDSIG AT A/T 3RD Signal
4THSIG AT A/T 4TH Signal
A/C, A HA Auto Air Conditioner
AAC/V EC IACV-AAC Valve
ABS BR Anti-lock Brake System
AP/SEN EC Absolute Pressure Sensor
ASCD EL Automatic Speed Control Device
AT/C EC A/T Control
ATDIAG EC A/T Diagnosis Communication
Line
AT/IND EL A/T Indicator Lamp
AUDIO EL Audio
AUT/DP EL Automatic Drive Positioner
BA/FTS AT A/T Fluid Temperature Sensor
and TCM Power Supply
BACK/L EL Back-up Lamp
BYPS/V EC Vacuum Cut Valve Bypass Valve
CHARGE SC Charging System
CHIME EL Warning Chime
CIGAR EL Cigarette Lighter
CLOCK EL Clock
COMPAS EL Compass and Thermometer
D/LOCK EL Power Door Lock
DEF EL Rear Window Defogger
DTRL EL Headlamp Ð With Daytime Light
System Ð
ECTS EC Engine Coolant Temperature Sen-
sor
ENGSS AT Engine Speed Signal
F/FOG EL Front Fog Lamp
F/LID EL Fuel Lid Opener
F/PUMP EC Fuel Pump Control
FICD EC IACV-FICD Solenoid Valve
FLS1 EC Fuel Gauge
Code Section Wiring Diagram Name
FLS2 EC Fuel Gauge
FLS3 EC Fuel Gauge
FTS AT A/T Fluid Temperature Sensor
FUELLH EC Fuel Injection System Function
(Left Bank)
FUELRH EC Fuel Injection System Function
(Right Bank)
H/AIM EL Headlamp Aiming Control System
H/LAMP EL Headlamp
HORN EL Horn
HSEAT EL Heated Seat
IATS EC Intake Air Temperature Sensor
IGN/SG EC Ignition Signal
ILL EL Illumination
INJECT EC Injector
INT/L EL Interior, Spot, Vanity Mirror, and
Luggage Room Lamps
IVC-L EC Intake Valve Timing Control Sole-
noid Valve LH
IVC-R EC Intake Valve Timing Control Sole-
noid Valve RH
IVCS EL INFINITI Communicator
IVCS-L EC Intake Valve Timing Control Posi-
tion Sensor LH
IVCS-R EC Intake Valve Timing Control Posi-
tion Sensor RH
KS EC Knock Sensor
LAN AT A/T Communication Line
LOAD EC Electrical Load Signal
LPSV AT Line Pressure Solenoid Valve
MAFS EC Mass Air Flow Sensor
MAIN AT Main Power Supply and Ground
Circuit
MAIN EC Main Power Supply and Ground
Circuit
METER EL Speedometer, Tachometer, Temp.,
Oil, and Fuel Gauges
MIL/DL EC MIL and Data Link Connectors
MIRROR EL Door Mirror
MULTI EL Multi-remote Control System
NATS EL IVIS (Infiniti Vehicle Immobiliser
System)
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WIRING DIAGRAM CODES (CELL CODES)
EL-457
NBEM0007
SEM480G
SEM481G
JEM482G
SEM387C
1. Warm up engine.
2. Turn ignition switch OFF.
3. Release fuel pressure.
Refer to EC-39, ªFuel Pressure Releaseº.
4. Remove engine cover and throttle wire.
5. Remove air duct with air cleaner case.
6. Remove harness connectors and harness brackets around
ignition coils.
7. Remove throttle body.
8. Disconnect ignition coil with power transistor harness
connectors, then remove ignition coils.
9. Remove all spark plugs.
IClean area around plug with compressed air before removing
the spark plug.
10. Attach a compression tester to No. 1 cylinder.
11. Depress accelerator pedal fully to keep throttle valve wide
open.
12. Crank engine and record highest gauge indication.
13. Repeat the measurement on each cylinder as shown above.
IAlways use a fully-charged battery to obtain specified
engine speed.
Unit: kPa (kg/cm2, psi)/rpm
Standard MinimumDifference limit between
cylinders
1,275 (13.0, 185)/300 981 (10.0, 142)/300 98 (1.0, 14)/300
14. If compression in one or more cylinders is low:
a. Pour a small amount of engine oil into cylinders through spark
plug holes.
b. Retest compression.
IIf adding oil helps compression, piston rings may be worn
or damaged. If so, replace piston rings after checking pis-
ton.
IIf pressure stays low, a valve may be sticking or seating
improperly. Inspect and repair valve and valve seat. (Refer
to SDS, EM-76 and EM-79.) If valve or valve seat is dam-
aged excessively, replace them.
IIf compression stays low in two cylinders that are next to
each other:
a) The cylinder head gasket may be leaking, or
b) Both cylinders may have valve component damage. Inspect
and repair as necessary.
15. Install parts in reverse order of removal.
16. Perform ªSelf-diagnosis Procedureº referring to EC-72, ªHow to
Erase DTCº if any DTC appears.
MEASUREMENT OF COMPRESSION PRESSURE
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PRECAUTIONS FOR ENGINE OILSNBGI0001S05Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may cause
skin cancer. Try to avoid direct skin contact with used oil.
If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner
as soon as possible.
Health Protection PrecautionsNBGI0001S0501IAvoid prolonged and repeated contact with oils, particularly
used engine oils.
IWear protective clothing, including impervious gloves where
practicable.
IDo not put oily rags in pockets.
IAvoid contaminating clothes, particularly underpants, with oil.
IHeavily soiled clothing and oil-impregnated footwear should
not be worn. Overalls must be cleaned regularly.
IFirst Aid treatment should be obtained immediately for open
cuts and wounds.
IUse barrier creams, applying them before each work period, to
help the removal of oil from the skin.
IWash with soap and water to ensure all oil is removed (skin
cleansers and nail brushes will help). Preparations containing
lanolin replace the natural skin oils which have been removed.
IDo not use gasoline, kerosine, diesel fuel, gas oil, thinners or
solvents for cleaning skin.
IIf skin disorders develop, obtain medical advice without delay.
IWhere practicable, degrease components prior to handling.
IWhere there is a risk of eye contact, eye protection should be
worn, for example, chemical goggles or face shields; in addi-
tion an eye wash facility should be provided.
Environmental Protection PrecautionsNBGI0001S0502Burning used engine oil in small space heaters or boilers can be
recommended only for units of approved design. The heating sys-
tem must meet the requirements of HM Inspectorate of Pollution for
small burners of less than 0.4 MW. If in doubt check with the
appropriate local authority and/or manufacturer of the approved
appliance.
Dispose of used oil and used oil filters through authorized waste
disposal contractors to licensed waste disposal sites, or to the
waste oil reclamation trade. If in doubt, contact the local authority
for advice on disposal facilities.
It is illegal to pour used oil on to the ground, down sewers or drains,
or into water courses.
The regulations concerning pollution vary between regions.
PRECAUTIONS FOR FUELNBGI0001S06Use unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI
(Anti-Knock Index) number (research octane number 91).
CAUTION:
Do not use leaded gasoline. Using leaded gasoline will dam-
age the three way catalyst.
Using a fuel other than that specified could adversely affect
the emission control devices and systems, and could also
affect the warranty coverage validity.
PRECAUTIONS FOR AIR CONDITIONINGNBGI0001S07Use an approved refrigerant recovery unit any time the air condi-
tioning system must be discharged. Refer to HA-144, ªHFC-134a
(R-134a) Service Procedureº for specific instructions.
PRECAUTIONS
Precautions (Cont'd)
GI-8