2001 INFINITI QX4 engine

Symptom Matrix ChartNBEC0041SYSTEM Ð BASIC ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEMNBEC0041S01
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
Fuel Fuel pump circuit11232 2 2 3 2EC-625
Fuel pressure regulator system3344444 4 4 4EC-40
Injector circuit11232 2 2 2EC-616
Evaporative emission system
3344444 4 4 4EC-32
Air Positive crankcase ventilation sys-
tem1 EC-38
Incorrect idle speed adjustment 1 1 1 1 1 EC-101
IACV-AAC valve circuit1123322 2 2 2 2EC-422
Ignition Incorrect ignition timing adjustment33111 1 1 1EC-101
Ignition circuit 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 EC-499
Main power supply and ground circuit
22333 3 32
3EC-142
Air conditioner circuit 3 3 2 HA section
1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.
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Symptom Matrix Chart
EC-118

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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GI
MA
EM
LC
FE
AT
TF
PD
AX
SU
BR
ST
RS
BT
HA
SC
EL
IDX
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Symptom Matrix Chart (Cont'd)
EC-119

SYSTEM Ð ENGINE MECHANICAL & OTHERNBEC0041S02
SYMPTOM
Reference
section
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
Fuel Fuel tank
5
5FE section
Fuel piping 5 5 5 5 5 5
Ð Vapor lock
Valve deposit
5 555 5 5 5
Poor fuel (Heavy weight gasoline,
Low octane)
Air Air duct
55555 5 Air cleaner
Air leakage from air duct
(Mass air flow sensor Ð throttle
body)
555 5
Throttle body, Throttle wireFE section
Air leakage from intake manifold/
Collector/GasketÐ
Cranking Battery
111111 11
EL section Alternator circuit
Starter circuit 3
Flywheel/Drive plate 6 EM section
PNP switch 4 AT section
1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.
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Symptom Matrix Chart (Cont'd)
EC-120

SYMPTOM
Reference
section
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.
GI
MA
EM
LC
FE
AT
TF
PD
AX
SU
BR
ST
RS
BT
HA
SC
EL
IDX
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Symptom Matrix Chart (Cont'd)
EC-121

SYMPTOM
Reference
section
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
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Symptom Matrix Chart (Cont'd)
EC-122

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
GI
MA
EM
LC
FE
AT
TF
PD
AX
SU
BR
ST
RS
BT
HA
SC
EL
IDX
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CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode (Cont'd)
EC-123

MONITOR ITEM CONDITION SPECIFICATION
VENT CONT/VIIgnition switch: ON OFF
HO2S1 HTR (B1)
HO2S1 HTR (B2)IEngine speed: Below 3,600 rpm ON
IEngine speed: Above 3,600 rpm OFF
HO2S2 HTR (B1)
HO2S2 HTR (B2)IIgnition switch: ON (Engine stopped)
IEngine speed: Above 3,200 rpmOFF
IEngine speed: Below 3,200 rpm [After driving for 2 minutes at a speed
of 70 km/h (43 MPH) or more]ON
VC/V BYPASS/V Ignition switch: ON OFF
CAL/LD VALUEIEngine: After warming up
IAir conditioner switch: ªOFFº
IShift lever: ªNº
INo-loadIdle 14.0 - 33.0%
2,500 rpm 12.0 - 25.0%
ABSOL TH´P/SIEngine: After warming up Throttle valve: fully closed 0.0%
IEngine: After warming up
IIgnition switch: ON
(Engine stopped)Throttle valve: fully opened Approx. 80%
MASS AIRFLOWIEngine: After warming up
IAir conditioner switch: ªOFFº
IShift lever: ªNº
INo-loadIdle 2.0 - 6.0 g´m/s
2,500 rpm 7.0 - 20.0 g´m/s
ABSOL PRES/SEIIgnition switch: ON Approx. 4.4V
SWRL CONT S/VIEngine speed: IdleEngine coolant temperature is
between 15ÉC (59ÉF) to 50ÉC
(122ÉF).ON
Engine coolant temperature is above
55ÉC (131ÉF).OFF
SWL CON VC SWIEngine speed: Idle
IEngine coolant temperature is between 15ÉC (59ÉF) to 50ÉC (122ÉF).OFF
IEngine speed: Idle
IEngine coolant temperature is above 55ÉC (131ÉF).ON
INT/V TIM (B1)
INT/V TIM (B2)IEngine: After warming up
IShift lever ªNº
IQuickly depressed accelerator
pedal
INo-loadIdle 0É CA
2,000 rpm Approximately 12 - 18É CA
INT/V SOL (B1)
INT/V SOL (B2)IEngine: After warming up
IShift lever ªNº
IQuickly depressed accelerator
pedal
INo-loadIdle 0%
2,000 rpm Approximately 40%
Major Sensor Reference Graph in Data Monitor
Mode
NBEC0043The following are the major sensor reference graphs in ªDATA MONITORº mode.
THRTL POS SEN, ABSOL TH´P/S, CLSD THL POSNBEC0043S01Below is the data for ªTHRTL POS SENº, ªABSOL TH´P/Sº and ªCLSD THL POSº when depressing the accel-
erator pedal with the ignition switch ªONº.
The signal of ªTHRTL POS SENº and ªABSOL TH´P/Sº should rise gradually without any intermittent drop or
rise after ªCLSD THL POSº is changed from ªONº to ªOFFº.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTION
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode (Cont'd)
EC-124

SEF306Y
ENG SPEED, MAS A/F SE-B1, THRTL POS SEN, HO2S2 (B1), HO2S1 (B1), INJ PULSE-B1NBEC0043S02Below is the data for ªENG SPEEDº, ªMAS A/F SE-B1º, ªTHRTL POS SENº, ªHO2S2 (B1)º, ªHO2S1 (B1)º and
ªINJ PULSE-B1º when revving engine quickly up to 4,800 rpm under no load after warming up engine suffi-
ciently.
Each value is for reference, the exact value may vary.
SEF241Y
GI
MA
EM
LC
FE
AT
TF
PD
AX
SU
BR
ST
RS
BT
HA
SC
EL
IDX
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Major Sensor Reference Graph in Data Monitor Mode (Cont'd)
EC-125