2001 INFINITI QX4 steering

System DescriptionNBEC0015S02
SEF742M
The ignition timing is controlled by the ECM to maintain the best air-fuel ratio for every running condition of
the engine. The ignition timing data is stored in the ECM. This data forms the map shown.
The ECM receives information such as the injection pulse width and camshaft position sensor signal. Com-
puting this information, ignition signals are transmitted to the power transistor.
e.g., N: 1,800 rpm, Tp: 1.50 msec
A ÉBTDC
During the following conditions, the ignition timing is revised by the ECM according to the other data stored
in the ECM.
IAt starting
IDuring warm-up
IAt idle
IAt low battery voltage
IDuring acceleration
The knock sensor retard system is designed only for emergencies. The basic ignition timing is programmed
within the anti-knocking zone, if recommended fuel is used under dry conditions. The retard system does not
operate under normal driving conditions. If engine knocking occurs, the knock sensor monitors the condition.
The signal is transmitted to the ECM. The ECM retards the ignition timing to eliminate the knocking condition.
Air Conditioning Cut Control
DESCRIPTIONNBEC0016Input/Output Signal ChartNBEC0016S01
Sensor Input Signal to ECM ECM function Actuator
Air conditioner switch Air conditioner ªONº signal
Air conditioner
cut controlAir conditioner relay Throttle position sensor Throttle valve opening angle
Crankshaft position sensor (POS) Engine speed (POS signal)
Crankshaft position sensor (REF) Engine speed (REF signal)
Engine coolant temperature sensor Engine coolant temperature
Ignition switch Start signal
Vehicle speed sensor Vehicle speed
Refrigerant pressure sensor Refrigerant pressure
Power steering oil pressure switch Power steering operation
System DescriptionNBEC0016S02This system improves engine operation when the air conditioner is used.
Under the following conditions, the air conditioner is turned off.
IWhen the accelerator pedal is fully depressed.
IWhen cranking the engine.
IAt high engine speeds.
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ENGINE AND EMISSION BASIC CONTROL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Electronic Ignition (EI) System (Cont'd)
EC-31

IWhen the engine coolant temperature becomes excessively high.
IWhen operating power steering during low engine speed or low vehicle speed.
IWhen engine speed is excessively low.
IWhen refrigerant pressure is excessively low or high.
Fuel Cut Control (at no load & high engine
speed)
DESCRIPTIONNBEC0017Input/Output Signal ChartNBEC0017S01
Sensor Input Signal to ECMECM func-
tionActuator
Vehicle speed sensor Vehicle speed
Fuel cut
controlInjectors Park/neutral position (PNP) switch Neutral position
Throttle position sensor Throttle position
Engine coolant temperature sensor Engine coolant temperature
Crankshaft position sensor (POS) Engine speed (POS signal)
Crankshaft position sensor (REF) Engine speed (REF signal)
If the engine speed is above 1,800 rpm with no load (for example, in neutral and engine speed over 1,800
rpm) fuel will be cut off after some time. The exact time when the fuel is cut off varies based on engine speed.
Fuel cut will operate until the engine speed reaches 1,500 rpm, then fuel cut is cancelled.
NOTE:
This function is different from deceleration control listed under ªMultiport Fuel Injection (MFI) Systemº, EC-28.
Evaporative Emission System
DESCRIPTIONNBEC0018
SEF927U
The evaporative emission system is used to reduce hydrocarbons emitted into the atmosphere from the fuel
system. This reduction of hydrocarbons is accomplished by activated charcoals in the EVAP canister.
The fuel vapor in the sealed fuel tank is led into the EVAP canister which contains activated carbon and the
vapor is stored there when the engine is not operating or when refueling to the fuel tank.
The vapor in the EVAP canister is purged by the air through the purge line to the intake manifold when the
engine is operating. EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve is controlled by ECM. When the engine
ENGINE AND EMISSION BASIC CONTROL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Air Conditioning Cut Control (Cont'd)
EC-32

SEF452Y
Idle Air Volume LearningNBEC0642
SEF454Y
SEF455Y
DESCRIPTIONNBEC0642S01ªIdle Air Volume Learningº is an operation to learn the idle air vol-
ume that keeps each engine within the specific range. It must be
performed under any of the following conditions:
IEach time IACV-AAC valve, throttle body or ECM is replaced.
IIdle speed or ignition timing is out of specification.
PRE-CONDITIONINGNBEC0642S02Before performing ªIdle Air Volume Learningº, make sure that all of
the following conditions are satisfied.
Learning will be cancelled if any of the following conditions are
missed for even a moment.
IBattery voltage: More than 12.9V (At idle)
IEngine coolant temperature: 70 - 99ÉC (158 - 210ÉF)
IPNP switch: ON
IElectric load switch: OFF
(Air conditioner, headlamp, rear window defogger)
On vehicles equipped with daytime running light systems, if
the parking brake is applied before the engine is started the
headlamp will not illuminate.
ICooling fan motor: Not operating
ISteering wheel: Neutral (Straight-ahead position)
IVehicle speed: Stopped
ITransmission: Warmed-up
For A/T models with CONSULT-II, drive vehicle until ªFLUID
TEMP SEº in ªDATA MONITORº mode of ªA/Tº system indi-
cates less than 0.9V.
For A/T models without CONSULT-II, drive vehicle for 10 min-
utes.
OPERATION PROCEDURENBEC0642S03With CONSULT-IINBEC0642S03011. Turn ignition switch ªONº and wait at least 1 second.
2. Turn ignition switch ªOFFº and wait at least 10 seconds.
3. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
4. Check that all items listed under the topic ªPRE-CONDITION-
INGº (previously mentioned) are in good order.
5. Turn ignition switch ªOFFº and wait at least 10 seconds.
6. Start the engine and let it idle for at least 30 seconds.
7. Select ªIDLE AIR VOL LEARNº in ªWORK SUPPORTº mode.
8. Touch ªSTARTº and wait 20 seconds.
9. Make sure that ªCMPLTº is displayed on CONSULT-II screen.
If ªINCMPº is displayed, ªIdle Air Volume Learningº will not be
carried out successfully. In this case, find the cause of the
problem by referring to the NOTE below.
10. Rev up the engine two or three times. Make sure that idle
speed and ignition timing are within specifications.
ITEM SPECIFICATION
Idle speed 750±50 rpm (in ªPº or ªNº position)
Ignition timing 15ɱ5É BTDC (in ªPº or ªNº position)
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BASIC SERVICE PROCEDURE
Idle Air Volume Learning
EC-57

ENGINE CONTROL COMPONENT PARTS/CONTROL
SYSTEMS APPLICATION
NBEC0034S02
ItemDIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE
WORK
SUP-
PORTSELF-DIAGNOSTIC
RESULTS
D ATA
MONI-
TORD ATA
MONI-
TOR
(SPEC)ACTIVE
TESTDTC & SRT
CONFIRMATION
DTC*1FREEZE
FRAME
DATA*2SRT
STATUSDTC
WORK
SUP-
PORT
ENGINE CONTROL COMPONENT PARTS
INPUT
Crankshaft position sensor
(POS)XXXX
Crankshaft position sensor (REF) X X X
Mass air flow sensor X X X
Engine coolant temperature sen-
sorXXXXX
Heated oxygen sensor 1 (front) X X X X X
Heated oxygen sensor 2 (rear) X X X X X
Vehicle speed sensorXXXX
Throttle position sensor X X X
Fuel tank temperature sensor X X X X
EVAP control system pressure
sensorXXX
Absolute pressure sensor X X X
Intake air temperature sensor X X X
Knock sensor X
Ignition switch (start signal) X X
Closed throttle position switch X X X
Closed throttle position switch
(throttle position sensor signal)XX
Air conditioner switch X X
Park/neutral position (PNP)
switchXXX
Power steering oil pressure
switchXX
Battery voltage X X
Ambient air temperature switch X X
Load signal X X
Swirl control valve control
vacuum check switchXXX
Fuel level sensor X X X
Intake valve timing control posi-
tion sensorXXX
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
EC-82

Monitored item [Unit]ECM
input
signalsMain
signalsDescription Remarks
INT/A TEMP SE
[ÉC] or [ÉF]qqIThe intake air temperature determined
by the signal voltage of the intake air
temperature sensor is indicated.
EVAP SYS PRES [V]qIThe signal voltage of EVAP control sys-
tem pressure sensor is displayed.
ABSOL PRES/SE [V]qIThe signal voltage of the absolute pres-
sure sensor is displayed.
FUEL LEVEL SE [V]qIThe signal voltage of the fuel level sen-
sor is displayed.
START SIGNAL
[ON/OFF]qqIIndicates [ON/OFF] condition from the
starter signal.IAfter starting the engine, [OFF] is dis-
played regardless of the starter signal.
CLSD THL POS
[ON/OFF]qqIIndicates idle position [ON/OFF] com-
puted by ECM according to the throttle
position sensor signal.
CLSD THL/P SW
[ON/OFF]qIIndicates mechanical contact [ON/OFF]
condition of the closed throttle position
switch.
AIR COND SIG
[ON/OFF]qqIIndicates [ON/OFF] condition of the air
conditioner switch as determined by the
air conditioner signal.
P/N POSI SW
[ON/OFF]qqIIndicates [ON/OFF] condition from the
park/neutral position (PNP) switch sig-
nal.
PW/ST SIGNAL
[ON/OFF]qqI[ON/OFF] condition of the power steer-
ing oil pressure switch determined by
the power steering oil pressure signal is
indicated.
LOAD SIGNAL
[ON/OFF]qqIIndicates [ON/OFF] condition from the
electrical load signal and/or lighting
switch.
ON ... rear defogger is operating and/or
lighting switch is on.
OFF ... rear defogger is not operating
and lighting switch is not on.
IGNITION SW
[ON/OFF]qIIndicates [ON/OFF] condition from igni-
tion switch.
SWRL CONT S/V
[ON/OFF]qIThe control condition of the swirl con-
trol valve control solenoid valve (deter-
mined by ECM according to the input
signals) is indicated.
ION ... Swirl control valve is closed.
OFF ... Swirl control valve is opened.
INJ PULSE-B1
[msec]q
IIndicates the actual fuel injection pulse
width compensated by ECM according
to the input signals.IWhen the engine is stopped, a certain
computed value is indicated.
INJ PULSE-B2
[msec]
B/FUEL SCHDL
[msec]qIªBase fuel scheduleº indicates the fuel
injection pulse width programmed into
ECM, prior to any learned on board
correction.
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
EC-88

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
SEF983U
©GO TO 2.
2 CHECK THROTTLE OPENER OPERATION-I
Confirm that there is a clearance between throttle drum and stopper.
SEF950Y
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 4.
NG©GO TO 3.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð BASIC INSPECTION
Basic Inspection
EC-101

SYMPTOM
Reference
page
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
controlCrankshaft position sensor (REF)
circuit
22EC-510
Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
circuitEC-334, 517
Camshaft position sensor
(PHASE) circuit3EC-342
Mass air flow sensor circuit 1
122
222 2EC-150
Heated oxygen sensor 1 (front)
circuit
3EC-192
Engine coolant temperature sen-
sor circuit1 3 3 EC-169, 187
Throttle position sensor circuit 2 2 EC-174
Incorrect throttle position sensor
adjustment3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 EC-101
Vehicle speed sensor circuit 2 3 3
3EC-417
Knock sensor circuit 2 EC-328
ECM 2233333 3 33EC-444, 117
Start signal circuit 2 EC-621
Park/Neutral position switch circuit 3 3
333 EC-604
Power steering oil pressure switch
circuit2 EC-634
Electrical load signal circuitEC-644
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-119

MONITOR ITEM CONDITION SPECIFICATION
VHCL SPEED SEITurn drive wheels and compare speedometer indication with the CON-
SULT-II valueAlmost the same speed as
the CONSULT-II value
BATTERY VOLTIIgnition switch: ON (Engine stopped) 11 - 14V
THRTL POS SENIEngine: After warming up, idle
the engineThrottle valve: fully closed 0.15 - 0.85V
IEngine: After warming up
IIgnition switch: ON
(Engine stopped)Throttle valve: fully opened 3.5 - 4.7V
START SIGNALIIgnition switch: ON,START,ON OFF,ON,OFF
CLSD THL POS
CLSD THL/P SWIEngine: After warming up, idle
the engineThrottle valve: Idle position ON
Throttle valve: Slightly open OFF
AIR COND SIGIEngine: After warming up, idle
the engineAir conditioner switch: ªOFFº OFF
Air conditioner switch: ªONº
(Compressor operates.)ON
P/N POSI SWIIgnition switch: ONShift lever: ªPº or ªNº ON
Except above OFF
PW/ST SIGNALIEngine: After warming up, idle
the engineSteering wheel in neutral position
(forward direction)OFF
The steering wheel is turned ON
IGNITION SWIIgnition switch: ON,OFF,ON ON,OFF,ON
INJ PULSE-B2
INJ PULSE-B1IEngine: After warming up
IAir conditioner switch: ªOFFº
IShift lever: ªNº
INo-loadIdle 2.4 - 3.2 msec
2,000 rpm 1.9 - 2.8 msec
B/FUEL SCHDLIEngine: After warming up
IAir conditioner switch: ªOFFº
IShift lever: ªNº
INo-loadIdle 2.0 - 3.2 msec
2,000 rpm 1.4 - 2.6 msec
IGN TIMINGIEngine: After warming up
IAir conditioner switch: ªOFFº
IShift lever: ªNº
INo-loadIdle 15ɱ5É BTDC
2,000 rpm More than 25É BTDC
IACV-AAC/VIEngine: After warming up
IAir conditioner switch: ªOFFº
IShift lever: ªNº
INo-loadIdle 2 - 10 step
2,000 rpm Ð
PURG VOL C/VIEngine: After warming up
IAir conditioner switch: ªOFFº
IShift lever: ªNº
INo-loadIdle 0 %
2,000 rpm Ð
A/F ALPHA-B2
A/F ALPHA-B1IEngine: After warming upMaintaining engine speed at 2,000
rpm54 - 155%
EVAP SYS PRESIIgnition switch: ON Approx. 3.4V
AIR COND RLYIAir conditioner switch: OFF,ON OFF,ON
FUEL PUMP RLYIIgnition switch is turned to ON (Operates for 5 seconds)
IEngine running and crankingON
Except as shown above OFF
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTION
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode (Cont'd)
EC-123