2001 INFINITI QX4 IDX

Engine Fuel & Emission Control SystemNBEC0004
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PRECAUTIONS
Engine Fuel & Emission Control System
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IWhen measuring ECM signals with a circuit tester, never
allow the two tester probes to contact.
Accidental contact of probes will cause a short circuit and
damage the ECM power transistor.
IDo 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 the ECM
terminals, such as the ground.
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IRegarding model R50, ª-B1º indicates the right bank and
ª-B2º indicates the left bank as shown in the figure.
IBank 1 includes No. 1 cylinder.
Wiring Diagrams and Trouble DiagnosisNBEC0006When you read Wiring diagrams, refer to the following:
IGI-34, ªHOW TO READ WIRING DIAGRAMSº
IEL-9, ªPOWER SUPPLY ROUTINGº for power distribution circuit
When you perform trouble diagnosis, refer to the following:
IGI-38, ªHOW TO FOLLOW TEST GROUP IN TROUBLE DIAGNOSISº
IGI-34, ªHOW TO PERFORM EFFICIENT DIAGNOSIS FOR AN ELECTRICAL INCIDENTº
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PRECAUTIONS
Precautions (Cont'd)
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Tool name
(Kent-Moore No.)Description
Socket wrench
NT705
Removing and installing engine coolant tempera-
ture sensor
Oxygen sensor thread
cleaner
(J-43897-18)
(J-43897-12)
NT828
Reconditioning the exhaust system threads before
installing a new oxygen sensor. Use with anti-seize
lubricant shown below.
a: J-43897-18 18 mm diameter with pitch 1.5
mm, for Zirconia Oxygen Sensor
b: J-43897-12 12 mm diameter with pitch 1.25
mm, for Titania Oxygen Sensor
Anti-seize lubricant
(Permatex
TM133AR or
equivalent meeting MIL
specification MIL-A-907)
NT779
Lubricating oxygen sensor thread cleaning tool
when reconditioning exhaust system threads.
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PREPARATION
Commercial Service Tools (Cont'd)
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ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL OVERALL SYSTEM
Engine Control Component Parts Location (Cont'd)
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ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL OVERALL SYSTEM
Engine Control Component Parts Location (Cont'd)
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System DiagramNBEC0011
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ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL OVERALL SYSTEM
System Diagram
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System ChartNBEC0013
Input (Sensor) ECM Function Output (Actuator)
ICamshaft position sensor (PHASE)
ICrankshaft position sensor (REF)
IMass air flow sensor
IEngine coolant temperature sensor
IHeated oxygen sensor 1 (front)
IIgnition switch
IThrottle position sensor
IClosed throttle position switch*3
IPark/neutral position (PNP) switch
IAir conditioner switch
IKnock sensor
IIntake air temperature sensor
IAbsolute pressure sensor
IEVAP control system pressure sensor*1
IBattery voltage
IPower steering oil pressure switch
IVehicle speed sensor
IFuel tank temperature sensor*1
ICrankshaft position sensor (POS)
IHeated oxygen sensor 2 (rear)*2
ITCM (Transmission control module)
IRefrigerant pressure sensor
IElectrical load
IFuel level sensor*1Fuel injection & mixture ratio control Injectors
Electronic ignition system Power transistor
Idle air control system IACV-AAC valve
Fuel pump control Fuel pump relay
On board diagnostic system MIL (On the instrument panel)
Swirl control valve controlSwirl control valve control solenoid
valve
Power valve control VIAS control solenoid valve
Heated oxygen sensor 1 heater (front) con-
trolHeated oxygen sensor 1 heater
(front)
Heated oxygen sensor 2 heater (rear) controlHeated oxygen sensor 2 heater
(rear)
EVAP canister purge flow controlEVAP canister purge volume con-
trol solenoid valve
Air conditioning cut control Air conditioner relay
ON BOARD DIAGNOSIS for EVAP systemIEVAP canister vent control valve
IVacuum cut valve bypass valve
*1: These sensors are not used to control the engine system. They are used only for the on board diagnosis.
*2: This sensor is not used to control the engine system under normal conditions.
*3: This switch will operate in place of the throttle position sensor to control EVAP parts if the sensor malfunctions.GI
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ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL OVERALL SYSTEM
System Chart
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Mixture Ratio Feedback Control (Closed loop control)NBEC0014S04
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The mixture ratio feedback system provides the best air-fuel mixture ratio for driveability and emission con-
trol. The warm-up three way catalyst can then better reduce CO, HC and NOx emissions. This system uses
a heated oxygen sensor 1 (front) in the exhaust manifold to monitor if the engine operation is rich or lean. The
ECM adjusts the injection pulse width according to the sensor voltage signal. For more information about the
heated oxygen sensor 1 (front), refer to EC-192. This maintains the mixture ratio within the range of stoichio-
metric (ideal air-fuel mixture).
This stage is referred to as the closed loop control condition.
Heated oxygen sensor 2 (rear) is located downstream of the warm-up three way catalyst. Even if the switch-
ing characteristics of the heated oxygen sensor 1 (front) shift, the air-fuel ratio is controlled to stoichiometric
by the signal from the heated oxygen sensor 2 (rear).
Open Loop ControlNBEC0014S05The open loop system condition refers to when the ECM detects any of the following conditions. Feedback
control stops in order to maintain stabilized fuel combustion.
IDeceleration and acceleration
IHigh-load, high-speed operation
IMalfunction of heated oxygen sensor 1 (front) or its circuit
IInsufficient activation of heated oxygen sensor 1 (front) at low engine coolant temperature
IHigh engine coolant temperature
IDuring warm-up
IAfter shifting from ªNº to ªDº
IWhen starting the engine
Mixture Ratio Self-learning ControlNBEC0014S06The mixture ratio feedback control system monitors the mixture ratio signal transmitted from the heated oxy-
gen sensor 1 (front). This feedback signal is then sent to the ECM. The ECM controls the basic mixture ratio
as close to the theoretical mixture ratio as possible. However, the basic mixture ratio is not necessarily con-
trolled as originally designed. Both manufacturing differences (i.e., mass air flow sensor hot wire) and char-
acteristic changes during operation (i.e., injector clogging) directly affect mixture ratio.
Accordingly, the difference between the basic and theoretical mixture ratios is monitored in this system. This
is then computed in terms of ªinjection pulse durationº to automatically compensate for the difference between
the two ratios.
ªFuel trimº refers to the feedback compensation value compared against the basic injection duration. Fuel trim
includes short term fuel trim and long term fuel trim.
ªShort term fuel trimº is the short-term fuel compensation used to maintain the mixture ratio at its theoretical
value. The signal from the heated oxygen sensor 1 (front) indicates whether the mixture ratio is RICH or LEAN
compared to the theoretical value. The signal then triggers a reduction in fuel volume if the mixture ratio is
rich, and an increase in fuel volume if it is lean.
ªLong term fuel trimº is overall fuel compensation carried out long-term to compensate for continual deviation
of the short term fuel trim from the central value. Such deviation will occur due to individual engine differences,
wear over time and changes in the usage environment.
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ENGINE AND EMISSION BASIC CONTROL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Multiport Fuel Injection (MFI) System (Cont'd)
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