2001 INFINITI QX4 relay

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

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
OUTPUT
Injectors X X X
Power transistor (Ignition timing)X
(Ignition
signal)XXX
IACV-AAC valve X X X X
EVAP canister purge volume
control solenoid valveX XXX X
Air conditioner relay X X
Fuel pump relay X X X X
Heated oxygen sensor 1 (front)
heaterXXXX
Heated oxygen sensor 2 (rear)
heaterXXXX
EVAP canister vent control valve X X X X
Vacuum cut valve bypass valve X X X X X
Swirl control valve control sole-
noid valveX XXX
VIAS control solenoid valve X X X
Intake valve timing control sole-
noid valveX XXX
Calculated load value X X X
X: Applicable
*1: This item includes 1st trip DTCs.
*2: This mode includes 1st trip freeze frame data or freeze frame data. The items appear on CONSULT-II screen in freeze frame data
mode only if a 1st trip DTC or DTC is detected. For details, refer to EC-60.
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ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
EC-83

Monitored item [Unit]ECM
input
signalsMain
signalsDescription Remarks
IGN TIMING [BTDC]qIIndicates the ignition timing computed
by ECM according to the input signals.IWhen the engine is stopped, a certain
value is indicated.
IACV-AAC/V [step]qIIndicates the IACV-AAC valve control
value computed by ECM according to
the input signals.
PURG VOL C/V [%]IIndicates the EVAP canister purge vol-
ume control solenoid valve control
value computed by the ECM according
to the input signals.
IThe opening becomes larger as the
value increases.
A/F ALPHA-B1 [%]q
IThe mean value of the air-fuel ratio
feedback correction factor per cycle is
indicated.IWhen the engine is stopped, a certain
value is indicated.
IThis data also includes the data for the
air-fuel ratio learning control. A/F ALPHA-B2 [%]q
AIR COND RLY
[ON/OFF]qIThe air conditioner relay control condi-
tion (determined by ECM according to
the input signal) is indicated.
FUEL PUMP RLY
[ON/OFF]qIIndicates the fuel pump relay control
condition determined by ECM accord-
ing to the input signals.
VENT CONT/V
[ON/OFF]IThe control condition of the EVAP can-
ister vent control valve (determined by
ECM according to the input signal) is
indicated.
ION ... Closed
OFF ... Open
HO2S1 HTR (B1)
[ON/OFF]IIndicates [ON/OFF] condition of front
heated oxygen sensor heater deter-
mined by ECM according to the input
signals. HO2S1 HTR (B2)
[ON/OFF]
HO2S2 HTR (B1)
[ON/OFF]IIndicates [ON/OFF] condition of rear
heated oxygen sensor heater deter-
mined by ECM according to the input
signals. HO2S2 HTR (B2)
[ON/OFF]
VC/V BYPASS/V
[ON/OFF]IThe control condition of the vacuum cut
valve bypass valve (determined by
ECM according to the input signal) is
indicated.
ION ... Open
OFF ... Closed
CAL/LD VALUE [%]IªCalculated load valueº indicates the
value of the current airflow divided by
peak airflow.
ABSOL TH´P/S [%]IªAbsolute throttle position sensorº indi-
cates the throttle opening computed by
ECM according to the signal voltage of
the throttle position sensor.
MASS AIRFLOW
[g´m/s]IIndicates the mass airflow computed by
ECM according to the signal voltage of
the mass airflow sensor.GI
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ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
EC-89

Monitored item [Unit]ECM
input
signalsMain
signalsDescription Remarks
A/F ALPHA-B1 [%]q
IIndicates the mean value of the air-fuel ratio
feedback correction factor per cycle.IWhen the engine is running, specifi-
cation range is indicated.
IThis data also includes the data for
the air-fuel ratio learning control. A/F ALPHA-B2 [%]q
NOTE:
IAny monitored item that does not match the vehicle being diagnosed is deleted from the display automatically.
IRegarding R50 model, ªB1º indicates bank 1 and ªB2º indicates bank 2.
ACTIVE TEST MODENBEC0034S07
TEST ITEM CONDITION JUDGEMENT CHECK ITEM (REMEDY)
FUEL INJECTIONIEngine: Return to the original
trouble condition
IChange the amount of fuel injec-
tion using CONSULT-II.If trouble symptom disappears, see
CHECK ITEM.IHarness and connector
IFuel injectors
IHeated oxygen sensor
IGNITION TIMINGIEngine: Return to the original
trouble condition
ITiming light: Set
IRetard the ignition timing using
CONSULT-II.If trouble symptom disappears, see
CHECK ITEM.IAdjust initial ignition timing
IACV-AAC/V
OPENINGIEngine: After warming up, idle
the engine.
IChange the IACV-AAC valve
opening percent using CON-
SULT-II.Engine speed changes according
to the opening percent.IHarness and connector
IIACV-AAC valve
POWER BAL-
ANCEIEngine: After warming up, idle
the engine.
IA/C switch ªOFFº
IShift lever ªNº
ICut off each injector signal one
at a time using CONSULT-II.Engine runs rough or dies.IHarness and connector
ICompression
IInjectors
IPower transistor
ISpark plugs
IIgnition coils
ENG COOLANT
TEMPIEngine: Return to the original
trouble condition
IChange the engine coolant tem-
perature using CONSULT-II.If trouble symptom disappears, see
CHECK ITEM.IHarness and connector
IEngine coolant temperature sen-
sor
IFuel injectors
FUEL PUMP
RELAYIIgnition switch: ON
(Engine stopped)
ITurn the fuel pump relay ªONº
and ªOFFº using CONSULT-II
and listen to operating sound.Fuel pump relay makes the operat-
ing sound.IHarness and connector
IFuel pump relay
VIAS SOL VALVEIIgnition switch: ON
ITurn solenoid valve ªONº and
ªOFFº with CONSULT-II and lis-
ten for operating sound.Solenoid valve makes an operating
sound.IHarness and connector
ISolenoid valve
SWIRL CONT
S O L VA LV EIIgnition switch: ON
ITurn solenoid valve ªONº and
ªOFFº with CONSULT-II and lis-
ten for operating sound.Solenoid valve makes an operating
sound.IHarness and connector
ISolenoid valve
PURG VOL
CONT/VIEngine: After warming up, run
engine at 1,500 rpm.
IChange the EVAP canister purge
volume control solenoid valve
opening percent using CON-
SULT-II.Engine speed changes according
to the opening percent.IHarness and connector
ISolenoid valve
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ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
EC-91

Fail-safe Chart=NBEC0040The ECM enters fail-safe mode, if any of the following malfunctions is detected due to the open or short cir-
cuit. When the ECM enters the fail-safe mode, the MIL illuminates.
DTC No. Detected items Engine operating condition in fail-safe mode
P0100 Mass air flow sensor circuit Engine speed will not rise more than 2,400 rpm due to the fuel cut.
P0115 Engine coolant temperature
sensor circuitEngine coolant temperature will be determined by ECM based on the time after
turning ignition switch ªONº or ªSTARTº.
CONSULT-II displays the engine coolant temperature decided by ECM.
ConditionEngine coolant temperature decided
(CONSULT-II display)
Just as ignition switch is turned
ON or Start40ÉC (104ÉF)
More than approx. 4 minutes
after ignition ON or Start80ÉC (176ÉF)
Except as shown above40 - 80ÉC (104 - 176ÉF)
(Depends on the time)
P0120 Throttle position sensor cir-
cuitThrottle position will be determined based on the injected fuel amount and the
engine speed.
Therefore, acceleration will be poor.
Condition Driving condition
When engine is idling Normal
When accelerating Poor acceleration
P1335 Crankshaft position sensor
(REF) circuitCompression TDC signal (120É signal) is controlled by camshaft position sensor
(PHASE) signal and crankshaft position sensor (POS) signal. Ignition timing will be
delayed 0É to 2É.
Unable to
access ECMECMECM fail-safe activating condition
The computing function of the ECM was judged to be malfunctioning.
When the fail-safe system activates (i.e., if the ECM detects a malfunction condi-
tion in the CPU of ECM), the MIL on the instrument panel lights to warn the driver.
However it is not possible to access ECM and DTC cannot be confirmed.
Engine control with fail-safe
When ECM fail-safe is operating, fuel injection, ignition timing, fuel pump operation,
IACV-AAC valve operation and cooling fan operation are controlled under certain
limitations.
ECM fail-safe operation
Engine speedEngine speed will not rise more than 3,000
rpm
Fuel injection Simultaneous multiport fuel injection system
Ignition timing Ignition timing is fixed at the preset valve
Fuel pumpFuel pump relay is ªONº when engine is running
and ªOFFº when engine stalls
IACV-AAC valve Full open
Replace ECM, if ECM fail-safe condition is confirmed.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Fail-safe Chart
EC-117

TERMI-
NAL
NO.WIRE
COLORITEM CONDITION DATA (DC Voltage)
25 W/G Tachometer[Engine is running]
IWarm-up condition
IIdle speed7-8VH
SEF579X
[Engine is running]
IWarm-up condition
IEngine speed is 2,500 rpm.7-8VH
SEF580X
26 L/BECM relay
(Self shutt-off)[Engine is running]
[Ignition switch ªOFFº]
IFor a few seconds after turning ignition switch
ªOFFº0 - 1.5V
[Ignition switch ªOFFº]
IA few seconds passed after turning ignition
switch ªOFFºBATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
27 LG Air conditioner relay[Engine is running]
IBoth A/C switch and blower switch are ªONº
(Compressor is operating).0 - 1.0V
[Engine is running]
IA/C switch is ªOFFº.BATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
28 R/L Fuel pump relay[Ignition switch ªONº]
IFor 1 second after turning ignition switch ªONº
[Engine is running]0 - 1.5V
[Ignition switch ªONº]
I1 second passed after turning ignition switch
ªONº.BATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
29 GSwirl control valve con-
trol solenoid valve[Engine is running]
IIdle speed
IEngine coolant temperature is between 15 to
50ÉC (59 to 122ÉF).0 - 1.0V
[Engine is running]
IIdle speed
IEngine coolant temperature is above 55ÉC
(131ÉF).BATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
38 OR MIL[Ignition switch ªONº]0 - 1.0V
[Engine is running]
IIdle speedBATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
39 G/WVacuum cut valve
bypass valve[Ignition switch ªONº]BATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
40 G/YEVAP canister vent
control valve[Ignition switch ªONº]BATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTION
ECM Terminals and Reference Value (Cont'd)
EC-130

ECM Terminals and Reference ValueNBEC0648Specification data are reference values and are measured between each terminal and ground.
CAUTION:
Do not use ECM ground terminals when measuring input/output voltage. Doing so may result in dam-
age to the ECM's transistor. Use a ground other than ECM terminals, such as the ground.
TERMI-
NAL
NO.WIRE
COLORITEM CONDITION DATA (DC Voltage)
26 L/BECM relay
(Self shutt-off)[Engine is running]
[Ignition switch ªOFFº]
IFor a few seconds after turning ignition switch
ªOFFº0 - 1.5V
[Ignition switch ªOFFº]
IA few seconds passed after turning ignition
switch ªOFFºBATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
43 R Ignition switch[Ignition switch ªOFFº]0V
[Ignition switch ªONº]BATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
48 B ECM ground[Engine is running]
IIdle speedEngine ground
[Probe this terminal with (±)
tester probe when measuring]
57 B ECM ground[Engine is running]
IIdle speedEngine ground
12
67W/RPower supply for ECM
(Buck-up)[Ignition switch ªOFFº]BATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
108 B ECM ground[Engine is running]
IIdle speedEngine ground
11 0
11 2B/W
B/WPower supply for ECM[Ignition switch ªONº]BATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR POWER SUPPLY
ECM Terminals and Reference Value
EC-141

5 CHECK POWER SUPPLY-II
1. Disconnect ECM relay.
SEF681UB
2. Check voltage between ECM relay terminals 1, 5 and ground with CONSULT-II or tester.
SEF956Y
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 7.
NG©GO TO 6.
6 DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
I7.5A and 10A fuses
IHarness for open or short between ECM relay and battery
©Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
7 CHECK OUTPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
1. Check harness continuity between ECM terminal 26 and ECM relay terminal 2.
Continuity should exist.
2. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK©Go to ªDTC P1320 IGNITION SIGNALº, EC-499.
NG©GO TO 8.
8 DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
IHarness connectors E1, M1 and M32, F23
IHarness for open or short between ECM relay and ECM
©Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR POWER SUPPLY
Main Power Supply and Ground Circuit (Cont'd)
EC-145