2001 INFINITI QX4 elec

Possible CauseNBEC0429IHarness or connectors
(The sensor circuit is open or shorted.)
IEngine coolant temperature sensor
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DTC Confirmation ProcedureNBEC0071NOTE:
If ªDTC Confirmation Procedureº has been previously conducted,
always turn ignition switch ªOFFº and wait at least 10 seconds
before conducting the next test.
WITH CONSULT-IINBEC0071S011) Turn ignition switch ªONº.
2) Select ªDATA MONITORº mode with CONSULT-II.
3) Wait at least 5 seconds.
4) If 1st trip DTC is detected, go to ªDiagnostic Procedureº,
EC-172.
WITH GSTNBEC0071S02Follow the procedure ªWITH CONSULT-IIº above.
DTC P0115 ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR (ECTS) (CIRCUIT)
Possible Cause
EC-170

ICrankshaft position sensor (REF)
ICrankshaft position sensor (POS)
IMass air flow sensor
MALFUNCTION CNBEC0430S03IHarness or connectors
(The throttle position sensor circuit is open or shorted.)
IIntake air leaks
IThrottle position sensor
DTC Confirmation ProcedureNBEC0078NOTE:
IPerform ªPROCEDURE FOR MALFUNCTION Aº first. If the
1st trip DTC cannot be confirmed, perform ªPROCEDURE
FOR MALFUNCTION Bº.
If there is no problem on ªPROCEDURE FOR MALFUNC-
TION Bº, perform ªPROCEDURE FOR MALFUNCTION Cº.
IIf ªDTC Confirmation Procedureº has been previously
conducted, always turn ignition switch ªOFFº and wait at least
10 seconds before conducting the next test.
PROCEDURE FOR MALFUNCTION ANBEC0078S01CAUTION:
Always drive vehicle at a safe speed.
TESTING CONDITION:
IBefore performing the following procedure, confirm that
battery voltage is more than 10V at idle.
IThis test may be conducted with the drive wheels lifted in
the shop or by driving the vehicle. If a road test is
expected to be easier, it is unnecessary to lift the vehicle.
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With CONSULT-IINBEC0078S01011) Turn ignition switch ªONº and select ªDATA MONITORº mode
with CONSULT-II.
2) Start engine and maintain the following conditions for at least
5 consecutive seconds.
Vehicle speed More than 5 km/h (3 MPH)
Selector lever Suitable position except ªPº or ªNº position
3) If 1st trip DTC is detected, go to ªDiagnostic Procedureº,
EC-181.
With GSTNBEC0078S0102Follow the procedure ªWith CONSULT-IIº above.
DTC P0120 THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR
Possible Cause (Cont'd)
EC-176

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PROCEDURE FOR MALFUNCTION BNBEC0078S02With CONSULT-IINBEC0078S02011) Turn ignition switch ªONº.
2) Select ªDATA MONITORº mode with CONSULT-II.
3) Start engine and let it idle for at least 10 seconds.
If idle speed is over 1,000 rpm, maintain the following condi-
tions for at least 10 seconds to keep engine speed below 1,000
rpm.
Selector lever Suitable position except ªPº or ªNº
Brake pedal Depressed
Vehicle speed 0 km/h (0 MPH)
4) If 1st trip DTC is detected, go to ªDiagnostic Procedureº,
EC-181.
With GSTNBEC0078S0202Follow the procedure ªWith CONSULT-IIº above.
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PROCEDURE FOR MALFUNCTION CNBEC0078S03CAUTION:
Always drive vehicle at a safe speed.
With CONSULT-IINBEC0078S03011) Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2) Turn ignition switch ªOFFº and wait at least 10 seconds.
3) Turn ignition switch ªONº.
4) Select ªMANU TRIGº in ªDATA MONITORº mode with CON-
SULT-II.
5) Select ªTHRTL POS SENº and ªABSOL TH´P/Sº in ªDATA
MONITORº mode with CONSULT-II.
6) Press RECORD on CONSULT-II SCREEN at the same time
accelerator pedal is depressed.
7) Print out the recorded graph and check the following:
IThe voltage rise is linear in response to accelerator pedal
depression.
IThe voltage when accelerator pedal is fully depressed is
approximately 4V.
If NG, go to ªDiagnostic Procedureº, EC-181.
If OK, go to following step.
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DTC P0120 THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR
DTC Confirmation Procedure (Cont'd)
EC-177

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8) Select ªAUTO TRIGº in ªDATA MONITORº mode with CON-
SULT-II.
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9) Maintain the following conditions for at least 10 consecutive
seconds.
ENG SPEED More than 2,000 rpm
MAS A/F SE-B1 More than 3.2V
COOLAN TEMP/S More than 70ÉC (158ÉF)
Selector lever Suitable position
Driving location Driving vehicle uphill (Increased engine load)
will help maintain the driving conditions
required for this test.
10) If 1st trip DTC is detected, go to ªDiagnostic Procedureº,
EC-181.
DTC P0120 THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR
DTC Confirmation Procedure (Cont'd)
EC-178

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With GST=NBEC0078S03021) Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2) Maintain the following conditions for at least 10 consecutive
seconds.
Gear position Suitable position
Engine speed More than 2,000 rpm
Engine coolant temperature More than 70ÉC (158ÉF)
Voltage between ECM termi-
nal 91 (Mass air flow sensor
signal) and groundMore than 3.2V
3) Select ªMODE 7º with GST.
4) If 1st trip DTC is detected, go to ªDiagnostic Procedureº,
EC-181.
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DTC P0120 THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR
DTC Confirmation Procedure (Cont'd)
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8 CHECK THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
1. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
2. Check harness continuity between ECM terminal 91 and throttle position sensor terminal 2.
Refer to Wiring Diagram.
Continuity should exist.
3. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK (With CONSULT-II)©GO TO 9.
OK (Without CONSULT-
II)©GO TO 10.
NG©Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
9 CHECK THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR
With CONSULT-II
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Stop engine (ignition switch OFF).
3. Remove the vacuum hose connected to the throttle opener.
4. Connect suitable vacuum hose to the vacuum pump and the opener.
5. Apply vacuum [more than ±40.0kPa (±300mmHg, ±11.81inHg)] until the throttle drum becomes free from the rod of the
throttle opener.
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6. Turn ignition switch ON.
7. Select ªDATA MONITORº mode with CONSULT-II.
8. Check voltage of ªTHRTL POS SENº under the following conditions.
Voltage measurement must be made with throttle position sensor installed in vehicle.
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OK or NG
OK©GO TO 12.
NG©GO TO 11.
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DTC P0120 THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR
Diagnostic Procedure (Cont'd)
EC-183

DescriptionNBEC0081NOTE:
If DTC P0125 is displayed with P0115, first perform the trouble
diagnosis for DTC P0115. Refer to EC-169.
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COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONNBEC0081S01The engine coolant temperature sensor is used to detect the
engine coolant temperature. The sensor modifies a voltage signal
from the ECM. The modified signal returns to the ECM as the
engine coolant temperature input. The sensor uses a thermistor
which is sensitive to the change in temperature. The electrical
resistance of the thermistor decreases as temperature increases.
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Engine coolant
temperature ÉC (ÉF)Voltage* V Resistance kW
þ10 (14) 4.4 9.2
20 (68) 3.5 2.1 - 2.9
50 (122) 2.2 0.68 - 1.00
90 (194) 0.9 0.236 - 0.260
*: These data are reference values and are measured between ECM terminal 70
(Engine coolant temperature sensor) and ground.
CAUTION:
Do not use ECM ground terminals when measuring input/
output voltage. Doing so may result in damage to the ECM's
transistor. Use a ground other than ECM terminals, such as
the ground.
On Board Diagnosis LogicNBEC0082Malfunction is detected when voltage sent to ECM from the sen-
sor is not practical, even when some time has passed after start-
ing the engine, or engine coolant temperature is insufficient for
closed loop fuel control.
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DTC P0125 ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR (ECTS)
Description
EC-187

Possible CauseNBEC0431IHarness or connectors
(High resistance in the circuit)
IEngine coolant temperature sensor
IThermostat
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DTC Confirmation ProcedureNBEC0083CAUTION:
Be careful not to overheat engine.
NOTE:
If ªDTC Confirmation Procedureº has been previously conducted,
always turn ignition switch ªOFFº and wait at least 10 seconds
before conducting the next test.
WITH CONSULT-IINBEC0083S011) Turn ignition switch ªONº.
2) Select ªDATA MONITORº mode with CONSULT-II.
3) Check that ªCOOLAN TEMP/Sº is above 10ÉC (50ÉF).
If it is above 10ÉC (50ÉF), the test result will be OK.
If it is below 10ÉC (50ÉF), go to following step.
4) Start engine and run it for 65 minutes at idle speed.
If ªCOOLAN TEMP/Sº increases to more than 10ÉC (50ÉF)
within 65 minutes, stop engine because the test result will
be OK.
5) If 1st trip DTC is detected, go to ªDiagnostic Procedureº,
EC-190.
WITH GSTNBEC0083S02Follow the procedure ªWITH CONSULT-IIº above.
DTC P0125 ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR (ECTS)
Possible Cause
EC-188