2001 INFINITI QX4 vin

Description of Electrical PartsNBTF0067TRANSFER MOTORNBTF0067S011. The transfer motor drives the sub-oil pump to provide proper lubrication and oil pressure control when the
vehicle is at standstill, during low-speed operations or is being driven in reverse.
2. The main oil pump is operated by the driving force of the mainshaft. In other words, sufficient oil pressure
buildup does not occur when the vehicle is at standstill or during low-speed operations. While the vehicle
is being driven in reverse, the main oil pump rotates in the reverse direction. Therefore the main oil pump
does not discharge oil pressure. During any of the above vehicle operations, the transfer motor drives the
sub-oil pump to compensate for insufficient oil pressure.
3. The transfer motor operates as follows:
1) The motor relay turns OFF in the 2WD mode.
2) The motor relay operates as described in the table below in modes other than the 2WD mode.
Table 1
PNP switch ªRº position VFF (Vehicle speed) A/T position Motor relay drive command
ON Ð R ON
OFF0 km/hPositions other than the ªPº or
ªNº positionsON
ЪPº or ªNº position (See Table
2.)Ð
0 < VFF%30 km/h Ð ON
30 < VFF < 35 km/h Ð HOLD
35 km/h%VFF Ð OFF
Table 2
A/T position N-4L SW 4WD modeThrottle position
0 - 0.07/8 0.07/8 - 1/8 1/8 - MAX
NOFFLOCK (4H) ON ON ON
Positions other than
the LOCK position
(2WD or AUTO)See NOTE. HOLD ON
ON Ð See NOTE. HOLD ON
P Ð Ð See NOTE. HOLD ON
NOTE:
OFF (after 2.5 seconds have elapsed.)
4. 4WD shift switch, PNP switch, Neutral-4LO switch, vehicle speed sensor and throttle position sensor are
used in conjunction with the transfer motor.
WAIT DETECTION SWITCHNBTF0067S021. The wait detection switch releases the ªboomingº torque produced in the propeller shaft. After the release
of the ªboomingº torque, the wait detection switch helps provide the 4WD lock gear (clutch drum) shifts.
A difference may occur between the operation (ª4LOº to ª4Hº shift only) of the 4WD shift switch and actual
drive mode. At this point, the wait detection switch senses an actual drive mode.
2. The wait detection switch operates as follows:
4WD lock gear (clutch drum) locked: ON
4WD lock gear (clutch drum) released: OFF
3. The wait detection switch senses an actual drive mode and the 4WD shift indicator lamp indicates the
vehicle drive mode.
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ALL-MODE 4WD SYSTEM
Description of Electrical Parts
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2-4WD SHIFT SOLENOID VALVENBTF0067S03The 2-4WD shift solenoid valve operates to apply oil pressure to the wet, multiplate clutch, depending on the
drive mode. The driving force is transmitted to the front wheels through the clutch so the vehicle is set in the
4WD mode. Setting the vehicle in the 2WD mode requires no pressure buildup. In other words, pressure force
applied to the wet, multiplate clutch becomes zero.
LINE PRESSURE SWITCHNBTF0067S041. With the transfer system design, control of the oil pressure provides the transmission of drive torque to
the front wheels. The main pressure to control the oil pressure is referred to as the line pressure.
The line pressure switch determines whether or not adequate line pressure has built up under different
operating conditions.
2. The line pressure switch turns ON when line pressure is produced.
3. The line pressure switch senses line pressure abnormalities and turns the 4WD warning lamp ON.
ALL-MODE 4WD SYSTEM
Description of Electrical Parts (Cont'd)
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SMT965D
6. Touch ªSELF-DIAG RESULTSº on SELECT DIAG MODE
screen.
SMT966D
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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ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Trouble Diagnosis with CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
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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.
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Trouble Diagnosis with CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
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Indicated items Display Conditions
4WD-mode2WD
4WD shift switchIn ª2WDº position
AUTO In ªAUTOº position
LOCK In ª4Hº position
4L In ª4LOº position
Front wheel speed 0 - 255 km/h (0 - 158 MPH) 0 km/h (vehicle at standstill)
Rear wheel speed 0 - 255 km/h (0 - 158 MPH) 0 km/h (vehicle at standstill)
Shift ACTR operating 1,
Shift activating monitor 1OFF During normal operation
ON During shifts from ª4Hº to ª4LOº position
Shift ACTR operating 2,
Shift activating monitor 2OFF During normal operation
ON During shifts from ª4LOº to ª4Hº position
4WD fail lamp OFF During normal operation
ONDuring 2-second period (after key switch turned to ªONº) or
when system is out of order
Shift ACTR position sensing
switch 1OFF 4WD shift switch is in a position other than ª4LOº.
ON 4WD shift switch in ª4LOº position
Shift ACTR position sensing
switch 2OFF 4WD shift switch in ª4LOº position
ON 4WD shift switch is in a position other than ª4LOº.
2WD indicator lamp OFF Engine at rest or system out of order
ON Except the above condition
AUTO indicator lamp
OFFEngine at rest during 2WD-mode operation or system out of
order
ON4WD shift switch in ª4LOº or ª4Hº position and A/T selector
lever in ªAUTOº position
LOCK indicator lamp
OFFEngine at rest and A/T selector lever in ªAUTOº position during
2WD-mode operation or system out of order
ON 4WD shift switch in ª4Hº or ª4LOº position
4L indicator lamp
OFFEngine at rest and A/T selector lever in ªAUTOº position during
2WD-mode operation or system out of order
ON 4WD shift switch in ª4LOº position
WORK SUPPORTNBTF0012S06PurposeNBTF0012S0601When there is no problem with transfer and 4WD system, follow-
ing symptoms in ªAUTOº mode may be claimed by a customer.
ITight corner braking symptom after accelerator (throttle) open-
ing (Note 1)
IVibration when accelerating on a low  road (snow-covered or
icy road) (Note 2)
It is possible to deal with these symptoms by changing
ªCLUTCH FORCE RELEASE LIMIT VALUEº. However, be
careful when changing the values because it may adversely
affect driving performance.
NOTE:
1) When the accelerator is slightly open (approx. 1/8) or fully
closed after being opened. The tight corner braking symptom
during idle creep driving with accelerator fully closed cannot be
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Trouble Diagnosis with CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
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IntroductionNBTF0013DESCRIPTIONNBTF0013S01When a malfunction (indicated by the 4WD warning lamp illumination) occurs, collect information first from the
customer about how the malfunction occurs. Then, proceed with the diagnosis presuming it is the cause. Also
inspect the electrical system, paying close attention to other possibilities such as fluid level and leaks.
All-mode 4WD transfer is controlled by transfer control unit and sensors.
If a malfunction occurs in the all-mode 4WD system, the 4WD warning lamp lights up to inform of the system
malfunction. There are two ways to identify the cause of the malfunction.
1) Performing the self-diagnosis. (The 4WD warning lamp will indicate what kind of malfunction has occurred
by flickering.)
2) Performing diagnosis using CONSULT-II.
DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEETNBTF0013S02Information from CustomerNBTF0013S0201KEY POINTS
WHAT..... Vehicle model
WHEN..... Date, Frequencies
WHERE..... Road conditions
HOW..... Operating conditions, Symptoms
Information sheet from customer
Customer name MR/MS Model & Year VIN
Transfer model
ATX14AEngine Mileage
Incident Date Manuf. Date In Service Date
FrequencylContinuouslIntermittent ( times a day)
Symptomsl4WD shift indicator lamp does not turn on.
l4WD warning lamp does not turn on.
l4WD shift indicator lamp does not turn off.
lATP warning lamp does not turn on.
l4LO indicator lamp does not turn on.
l4WD shift indicator lamp does not indicate ª4Hº.
l4WD shift indicator lamp repeats flicking.
lTight corner braking symptom occurs.
l4WD system does not operate.
lOthers.
4WD warning lamplContinuously litlNot lit
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð INTRODUCTION
Introduction
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Terminal
No.Item Condition Judgement standard
23 4WD shift switch (4LO)
&
4WD shift switch is set to ª4LOº posi-
tion.Battery voltage
4WD shift switch is set to any posi-
tion other than ª4LOº.Less than 1V
24 4WD shift switch (AUTO)4WD shift switch is set to ªAUTOº
position.Battery voltage
4WD shift switch is set to any posi-
tion other than ªAUTOº.Less than 1V
25 Neutral-4LO switchTransfer is set to ª4LOº position. Approx. 0V
Transfer is set to any position other
than ª4LOº.Power supply
26Throttle position switch
(closed)Throttle valve is closed. Power supply
Throttle valve is in any position other
than ªclosedº.Approx. 0V
27Transfer 4H actuator
switch4WD shift switch is set to ª4Hº posi-
tion.Less than 1V
4WD shift switch is set to any posi-
tion other than ª4Hº.Battery voltage
28Throttle position sensor
(Ground)Throttle valve is closed.
Less than 1V
Throttle valve is fully open.
29TCM signal (Vehicle
speed signal)When moving at 20 km/h (12 MPH),
use the CONSULT-II pulse frequency
measuring function.*1
CAUTION:
Connect the diagnosis data link
cable to the vehicle diagnosis con-
nector.
*1: A circuit tester cannot be used to
test this item.Approximately 225 Hz
30Throttle position sensor
(Power supply for throttle
position sensor)Ignition key is set to ªONº position. Approx. 4.5 - 5.5V
Ignition key is set to ªOFFº position. Approx. 0VGI
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Transfer Control Unit Terminals and Reference Value (Cont'd)
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Terminal
No.Item Condition Judgement standard
31Transfer fluid tempera-
ture sensor
&
At 20ÉC (68ÉF) Approx. 1.5V
At 80ÉC (176ÉF) Approx. 0.5V
32 ABS signalWhen moving, use the CONSULT-II
pulse frequency measuirng func-
tion.*2
CAUTION:
Connect the diagnosis data link
cable to the vehicle diagnosis con-
nector.
*2: A circuit tester cannot be used to
test this item.Refer to the illustration
(SMT973D) at the end of
this section.
33Transfer shift relay
(High)While actuator is operating from ª4Hº
to ª4LOºBattery voltage
Actuator does not operate. Approx. 0V
34 Clutch pressure switch4WD shift switch is set to ªAUTOº or
ª4Hº, then A/T selector lever is set to
ªDº position. (wait detection system:
OFF)Battery voltage
4WD shift switch is set to ª2WDº,
ªAUTOº or ª4Hº, then A/T selector
lever is set to ªDº position. (wait
detection system: ON)Approx. 0V
35 Line pressure switch4WD shift switch is set to ª2WDº,
ªAUTOº or ª4Hº, then A/T selector
lever is set to ªDº position.Battery voltage
Ð Approx. 0V
36 CONSULT-II (RX) Ð Ð Ð
37 Tachometer
ÐRefer to EC-127, ªECM
Inspection Tableº.
38 Front revolution sensor
4WD shift switch is set to ª4Hº posi-
tion. A/T selector lever is set to ªDº
position.Approx. 1V [30 km/h (19
MPH)]
Voltage rises in
response to vehicle
speed.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Transfer Control Unit Terminals and Reference Value (Cont'd)
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