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Flickering pattern or flick-
ering conditionMalfunction Check items
No flickering PNP switch or 4WD shift switch circuit is shorted or open.PNP switch (Refer to AT-99, ªDTC
P0705 Park/Neutral Position
Switchº.) or 4WD shift switch circuit,
TF-66.
*: If revolution sensor malfunction is simultaneously detected, check revolution sensor first.
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Trouble Diagnosis with CONSULT-IINBTF0012SELF-DIAGNOSISNBTF0012S01CONSULT-II Setting ProcedureNBTF0012S01011. Turn ignition switch to ªOFFº position.
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2. Connect CONSULT-II to data link connector which is located
in instrument lower panel on driver side.
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3. Start engine.
4. On CONSULT-II screen, touch ªSTARTº.
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5. Touch ªALL MODE 4WDº on SELECT SYSTEM screen.
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6. Touch ªSELF-DIAG RESULTSº on SELECT DIAG MODE
screen.
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7. Self-diagnostic results are displayed.
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC ITEMSNBTF0012S02
Detected items
(Screen terms for CONSULT-II,
ªSELF-DIAG RESULTº mode)Malfunction is detected when... Check items
Revolution sensor (front) (Note 3)
(VHCL SPEED SEN´FR)IFront revolution sensor (installed on T/F) signal is not
input due to open circuit.
IImproper signal is input while driving.Revolution sensor (front) circuit,
TF-61.
Revolution sensor (rear)
(VHCL SPEED SEN´RR)ISignal from vehicle speed sensor 1 (installed on A/T)
is not input due to open circuit.
IImproper signal is input while driving.Revolution sensor (rear) [Refer to
AT-111, ªDTC P0720 Vehicle Speed
Sensor´A/T (Revolution sensor)º.]
4WD solenoid valve
(DUTY SOLENOID)
IProper voltage is not applied to solenoid valve due to
open or short circuit.4WD solenoid valve, TF-64.
2-4WD shift solenoid valve
(2-4WD SOLENOID)2-4WD shift solenoid valve or
4WD shift switch circuit, TF-66.
Transfer motor relay
(MOTOR RELAY)IMotor does not operate properly due to open or short
circuit in transfer motor or motor relay.Transfer motor relay circuit,
TF-70.
Transfer fluid temperature sensor
(FLUID TEMP SENSOR)ISignal voltage from fluid temperature sensor is abnor-
mally high (T/F fluid temperature is abnormally low)
while driving.Transfer fluid temperature sensor
circuit, TF-73.
Neutral-4LO switch
(N POSI SW TF)IImproper signal is input while driving. Neutral-4LO switch, TF-76.
Clutch pressure
(CLUTCH PRESSURE)IImproper signal is input due to open or short circuit.
IMalfunction occurs in clutch pressure hydraulic circuit.Clutch pressure switch circuit
(*1), TF-80.
Line pressure
(LINE PRESSURE)IImproper signal is input due to open or short circuit.
IMalfunction occurs in line pressure hydraulic circuit.Line pressure switch circuit (*1),
TF-83.
Engine speed signal (Note 1)
(ENGINE SPEED SIG)IEngine speed is abnormally low while driving.Engine speed signal (Refer to
AT-116, ªDTC P0725 Engine Speed
Signalº.)
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Detected items
(Screen terms for CONSULT-II,
ªSELF-DIAG RESULTº mode)Malfunction is detected when... Check items
Throttle position sensor
(THRTL POSI SEN)ISignal voltage from throttle position sensor is abnor-
mally high.
ISignal voltage from throttle position sensor is abnor-
mally low when closed throttle position switch is OFF.Throttle position sensor (Refer to
AT-176, ªDTC P1705 Throttle
Position Sensorº.)
Transfer control unit (ADC)
C/U (ADC)/THRTL SENIPower supply voltage for throttle position sensor is
improper or A/D converter system of transfer control
unit is faulty.Throttle position sensor (Refer to
AT-176, ªDTC P1705 Throttle
Position Sensorº.)
Battery voltage (Note 1)
(BATTERY VOLTAGE)IPower supply voltage for transfer control unit is abnor-
mally low while driving.Power supply circuit (Refer to
AT-96, ªWiring Diagram Ð AT Ð
MAINº.)
4WD shift switch
(4WD MODE SW)IMore than two switch inputs are simultaneously
detected due to short circuit of 4WD shift switch.4WD shift switch circuit, TF-66.
ABS operation signal (Note 4)
(ABS OPER SIGNAL)IWhen a malfunction signal due to disconnection or
shorting is detected.
IWhen a defect signal is entered from the ABS control
unit.ABS operation signal circuit,
TF-86.
Wait detection switch (Note 2)
(WAIT DETECT SWITCH)IImproper signal is input due to open or short circuit.ATP switch, wait detection switch
and neutral-4LO switch circuits
(*2), TF-76.
Shift actuator abnormal
(SHIFT ACT)Transfer control device actuator motor is faulty. (Abnor-
malities are detected when actuator motor fails to oper-
ate while shifting from ª4Hº to ª4LOº or vice versa.)Actuator motor and motor circuit,
TF-115, 89.
Shift actuator position switch
abnormal
(SHIFT ACT P/S)Transfer control device actuator motor arm position sens-
ing switch is faulty.Actuator motor arm position
sensing switch and sensing
switch circuit, TF-115, 92.
Shift actuator circuit abnormal
(SHIFT ACT CIR)Transfer control device actuator circuit is faulty (Abnor-
malities are detected when motor relay circuit is open/
shorted or relay monitor circuit is open/shorted.)Actuator motor, actuator motor
arm position sensing switch and
their associated circuits, TF-114,
115 and 94.
Memory power supply stopIDue to removal of battery which cuts off power supply
to transfer control unit, self-diagnosis memory function
is suspended.Data erase/display circuit, TF-88.
Transfer control unit (RAM)
[CONTROL UNIT (RAM)]IFailure is detected in the memory (RAM) system of
transfer control unit.
Transfer control unit (ROM)
[CONTROL UNIT (ROM)]IFailure is detected in the memory (ROM) system of
transfer control unit.
Transfer control unit (EEPROM)
[CONTROL UNIT (EEPROM)]IFailure is detected in the memory (EEPROM) system
of transfer control unit.
Note 1: When a malfunction occurs, it is only displayed and not stored in the memory.
Note 2: When the wait detection switch has been properly fixed, malfunction information is erased from the memory.
Note 3: If 4WD shift switch is left between 4H and 4LO for a while, this indication may be displayed.
(*1): If the malfunction is detected only while driving in reverse, check the continuity of ªRº position on A/T PNP switch. When there is
nothing wrong with the electrical system, check the hydraulic system.
(*2): If a revolution sensor malfunction is detected at the same time, check the revolution sensor circuit first.
Note 4: When this malfunction is detected with the ABS warning lamp off, first check for disconnection or shorting in the harness between
the transfer control unit and the ABS control unit.
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DATA MONITORNBTF0012S03CONSULT-II Setting ProcedureNBTF0012S03011. Turn ignition switch to ªOFFº position.
2. Connect CONSULT-II to data link connector, which is located
in instrument lower panel on driver side.
3. Turn ignition switch to ªONº position.
4. Touch ªSTARTº.
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5. Touch ªALL MODE 4WDº.
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6. Touch ªDATA MONITORº.
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7. Touch ªECU INPUT SIGNALSº or ªMAIN SIGNALSº.
8. Select ªNumerical Displayº, ªBar Chart Displayº or ªLine Graph
Displayº.
9. Touch ªSETTINGº to set record conditions.
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10. Touch ªAUTO TRIGº or ªMANU TRIGº.
11. Return to ªSELECT MONITOR ITEMº on ªDATA MONITORº
screen and touch ªSTARTº.
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![INFINITI QX4 2001 Factory Service Manual SMT963D
12. Monitored data are displayed.
DATA MONITOR ITEMSNBTF0012S04q: StandardH: Option
Item [Unit]Monitor item
Remarks
ECU input
signalsMain sig-
nalsItem menu
selection
Revolution sensor-front [ INFINITI QX4 2001 Factory Service Manual SMT963D
12. Monitored data are displayed.
DATA MONITOR ITEMSNBTF0012S04q: StandardH: Option
Item [Unit]Monitor item
Remarks
ECU input
signalsMain sig-
nalsItem menu
selection
Revolution sensor-front [](/manual-img/42/57027/w960_57027-2268.png)
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12. Monitored data are displayed.
DATA MONITOR ITEMSNBTF0012S04q: StandardH: Option
Item [Unit]Monitor item
Remarks
ECU input
signalsMain sig-
nalsItem menu
selection
Revolution sensor-front [km/h (MPH)]qHRevolution sensor installed on T/F
Revolution sensor-rear [km/h (MPH)]qHVehicle speed sensor´A/T
Engine speed [rpm]qH
Throttle position sensor [V]qH
Transfer fluid temperature sensor [V]qH
Battery voltage [V]qH
2WD switch [ON-OFF]qH2WD switch of 4WD shift switch
AUTO switch [ON-OFF]qHAUTO switch of 4WD shift switch
Lock switch [ON-OFF]qH4H switch of 4WD shift switch
4L switch [ON-OFF]qH4LO switch of 4WD shift switch
N position switch TF [ON-OFF]qHN position switch of transfer
Line pressure switch [ON-OFF]qHLine pressure switch
Clutch pressure switch [ON-OFF]qHClutch pressure switch
ATP switch [ON-OFF]qH
N position switch [ON-OFF]qHªNº position on A/T PNP switch
R position switch [ON-OFF]qHªRº position on A/T PNP switch
P position switch [ON-OFF]qHªPº position on A/T PNP switch
Closed throttle position switch
[ON/OFF]qHIdle contact of throttle position switch
ABS operation switch [ON-OFF]qHABS operation switch
Wait detection switch [ON-OFF]qH
Throttle openingqHThrottle opening recognized by transfer control
unit
4WD-modeqH4WD-mode recognized by transfer control unit
(2W, AUTO, 4H & 4LO)
Vehicle speed comp [km/h (MPH)]qHVehicle speed recognized by transfer control
unit
*Control torque [N´m (kg-m, ft-lb)]qHCalculated torque recognized by transfer control
unit
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![INFINITI QX4 2001 Factory Service Manual Item [Unit]Monitor item
Remarks
ECU input
signalsMain sig-
nalsItem menu
selection
Duty solenoid valve [%]
(Transfer 4WD solenoid valve)qH
2-4WD shift solenoid valve [ON-OFF]qH
Control signal outputs INFINITI QX4 2001 Factory Service Manual Item [Unit]Monitor item
Remarks
ECU input
signalsMain sig-
nalsItem menu
selection
Duty solenoid valve [%]
(Transfer 4WD solenoid valve)qH
2-4WD shift solenoid valve [ON-OFF]qH
Control signal outputs](/manual-img/42/57027/w960_57027-2269.png)
Item [Unit]Monitor item
Remarks
ECU input
signalsMain sig-
nalsItem menu
selection
Duty solenoid valve [%]
(Transfer 4WD solenoid valve)qH
2-4WD shift solenoid valve [ON-OFF]qH
Control signal outputs of transfer control unit Transfer motor relay [ON-OFF]qH
Shift activating 1 [ON-OFF]qH
Shift activating 2 [ON-OFF]qH
2-4WD shift solenoid valve monitor
[ON-OFF]H
Check signal (re-input signal) of transfer control
unit control signal output is displayed. If circuit
is shorted or open, ON/OFF state does not
change. Transfer motor relay monitor [ON-OFF]H
Shift activating monitor 1 [ON-OFF]H
Shift activating monitor 2 [ON-OFF]H
4WD fail lamp [ON-OFF]qHTransfer control unit control signal output for
4WD warning lamp (left)
Shift position switch 1 [ON-OFF]qH
Shift position switch 2 [ON-OFF]qH
2WD indicator lamp [ON-OFF]HTransfer control unit control signal output for
4WD shift indicator lamp (rear)
AUTO indicator lamp [ON-OFF]HTransfer control unit control signal output for
4WD shift indicator lamp (front & rear)
LOCK indicator lamp [ON-OFF]HTransfer control unit control signal output for
4WD shift indicator lamp (center)
4LO indicator lamp [ON-OFF]HTransfer control unit control signal output for
4WD shift indicator lamp (right)
Offset at startingHAppears on monitor but does not function.
Clutch limit [N´m (kg-m, ft-lb)]HClutch force release limit value set in WORK
SUPPORT
Voltage [V]HValue measured by voltage probe is displayed.
Frequency [Hz]HValue measured by pulse probe is displayed. If
measurement is impossible, ª#º sign is dis-
played. ª#º sign is also displayed at the final
data value until the measurement result is
obtained.
DUTY-HIH
Duty cycle value for measurement probe is dis-
played.
DUTY-LOWH
PLS WIDTH-HIH
Measured pulse width of measurement probe is
displayed.
PLS WIDTH-LOWH
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REFERENCE VALUE IN DATA MONITOR MODENBTF0012S09
Indicated items
(Screen terms for CONSULT, ªDATA
MONITORº mode)Display Conditions
Throttle position sensor
(THRTL POS SEN)Approx. 0.5 - 4.0V Throttle valve fully closed to fully open
Transfer fluid temperature sensor
(FLUID TEMP SE)Approx. 1.5 - 0.5VTransfer fluid temperature approx. 20 - 80ÉC (68 -
176ÉF)
Closed throttle position switch
(CLOSED THL/SW)ON After engine warm-up, accelerator pedal is released.
OFF After engine warm-up, accelerator pedal is depressed.
ABS operation switch
(ABS OPER SW)OFF ABS is not operating.
ON ABS is operating.
ABS control operation
(ABS CONT OPER)ONABS OPER SW is ªONº. Control operation is accom-
plished in combination with ABS.
OFFABS is not operating. When a message such as
ªimproper ABS operation signalº appears on the display
and ABS OPER SW is ªONº, control operation is not
accomplished in combination with ABS.
2WD position
(2WD SW)ON 4WD shift switch is in ª2WDº.
OFF Except the above condition
Lock position
(LOCK SWITCH)ON 4WD shift switch is in ª4Hº.
OFF Except the above condition
Neutral-4LO switch
(N POSI SW TF)
ATP switch
(ATP SWITCH)
Wait detection switch
(WAIT DETCT SW)4WD shift switch position2WD, AUTO,
4H(N) 4LO
ATP switch OFF ON OFF
Neutral-4LO switch OFF ON
Wait detection switchOFF ON
See Note.
Note: When shifting from ª4LOº to ª2WDº, ªAUTOº, ª4Hº, it turns ON when ªWaitº function
is operating (and it turns OFF when ªWaitº function is canceled).
Transfer motor relay
(MOTOR RELAY)Throttle valve4WD shift
switchA/T selector
leverMotor relay Remarks
Fully closed2WD Ð OFF
AUTO,
4LOP, N OFF
ON for approx. 2 sec. after
shifting to ªPº and ªNº
Others ON
4HP OFF
ON for approx. 2 sec. after
shifting to ªPº
Others ON
Line pressure switch
(LINE PRES SW)OFFThe vehicle has been left at room temperature for 5 min-
utes and more with ignition switch in ªOFFº position.
ONIgnition switch in ªONº, and 4WD shift switch in ªAUTOº
or ª4Hº and A/T selector lever in ªDº.
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Indicated items
(Screen terms for CONSULT, ªDATA
MONITORº mode)Display Conditions
Clutch pressure switch
(CL PRES SW)OFFIgnition switch in ªONº, and 4WD shift switch in ª2WDº.
(ªWaitº function is not operating.)
ONIgnition switch in ªONº, and 4WD shift switch in ªAUTOº
or ª4Hº and A/T selector lever in ªDº. (ªWaitº function is
not operating.)
Control torque
(COMP CL TORQ)0 kg-m
4WD shift switch
(ªWaitº function is not oper-
ating.)In ª2WDº position
39 - 1,079 N´m
(4 - 110 kg-m, 29 - 796 ft-lb)In ªAUTOº position
1,079 N´m
(110 kg-m, 796 ft-lb)In ª4Hº or ª4LOº position
4WD solenoid
(DUTY SOLENOID)4% In ª2WDº position
94 - 4% In ªAUTOº position
4% In ª4Hº or ª4LOº position
2-4WD shift solenoid valve
(2-4WD SOL)OFF
4WD shift switchIn ª2WDº position
ON (ªWaitº function is not oper-
ating.)
In ªAUTOº position
OFF (ªWaitº function is operat-
ing.)
ON (ªWaitº function is not oper-
ating.)
In ª4Hº position
OFF (ªWaitº function is operat-
ing.)
ON In ª4LOº position
Indicated items Display Conditions
Battery voltage Approx. 12V Key switch ªONº and engine at rest
Approx. 13 - 14V During idling
AUTO switch OFF 4WD shift switch in other than ªAUTOº position
ON 4WD shift switch in ªAUTOº position
4L switch OFF 4WD shift switch in other than ª4LOº position
ON 4WD shift switch in ª4LOº position
N position switch OFF A/T selector lever in other than ªNº position
ON A/T selector lever in ªNº position
R position swtich OFF A/T selector lever in other than ªRº position
ON A/T selector lever in ªRº position
P position switch OFF A/T selector lever in other than ªPº position
ON A/T selector lever in ªPº position
Throttle opening 0.0/8 - 8.0/8 Throttle fully closed (0.0/8) or throttle fully open (8.0/8)
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