2001 INFINITI QX4 Idle air

WORK SUPPORT MODE=NBEC0034S04
WORK ITEM CONDITION USAGE
TP SW/TP SEN IDLE POSI ADJIFOLLOW THE BASIC INSPECTION INSTRUCTION IN
THE SERVICE MANUAL.When adjusting the idle throttle
position
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASEIFUEL PUMP WILL STOP BY TOUCHING ªSTARTº
DURING IDLING.
CRANK A FEW TIMES AFTER ENGINE STALLS.When releasing fuel pressure
from fuel line
IDLE AIR VOL LEARNITHE IDLE AIR VOLUME THAT KEEPS THE ENGINE
WITHIN THE SPECIFIED RANGE IS MEMORIZED IN
ECM.When learning the idle air volume
SELF-LEARNING CONTITHE COEFFICIENT OF SELF-LEARNING CONTROL
MIXTURE RATIO RETURNS TO THE ORIGINAL
COEFFICIENT.When clearing the coefficient of
self-learning control valve
EVAP SYSTEM CLOSE OPEN THE VACUUM CUT VALVE BYPASS VALVE AND
CLOSE THE EVAP CANISTER VENT CONTROL VALVE
IN ORDER TO MAKE EVAP SYSTEM CLOSE UNDER
THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS.
IIGN SW ªONº
IENGINE NOT RUNNING
IAMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS ABOVE 0ÉC (32ÉF).
INO VACUUM AND NO HIGH PRESSURE IN EVAP
SYSTEM
ITANK FUEL TEMP. IS MORE THAN 0ÉC (32ÉF).
IWITHIN 10 MINUTES AFTER STARTING ªEVAP SYS-
TEM CLOSEº
IWHEN TRYING TO EXECUTE ªEVAP SYSTEM
CLOSEº UNDER THE CONDITION EXCEPT ABOVE,
CONSULT-II WILL DISCONTINUE IT AND DISPLAY
APPROPRIATE INSTRUCTION.
NOTE:
WHEN STARTING ENGINE, CONSULT-II MAY DIS-
PLAY ªBATTERY VOLTAGE IS LOW. CHARGE
BATTERYº, EVEN IN USING CHARGED BATTERY.When detecting EVAP vapor leak
point of EVAP system
TARGET IGNITION TIMING ADJ*IIDLE CONDITIONIWhen adjusting target ignition
timing
After adjustment, confirm target
ignition timing with a timing
light.
IIf once the ªTARGET IDLE
RPM ADJº has been done, the
Idle Air Volume Learning proce-
dure will not be completed.
TARGET IDLE RPM ADJ*IIDLE CONDITION When setting target idle speed
*: This function is not necessary in the usual service procedure.
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC MODENBEC0034S05DTC and 1st Trip DTCNBEC0034S0501Regarding items of ªDTC and 1st trip DTCº, refer to ªTROUBLE
DIAGNOSIS Ð INDEXº (See EC-8.)
Freeze Frame Data and 1st Trip Freeze Frame DataNBEC0034S0502
Freeze frame data
item*1Description
DIAG TROUBLE
CODE
[PXXXX]IThe engine control component part/control system has a trouble code, it is displayed as ªPXXXXº.
(Refer to ªTROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð INDEXº, EC-8.)
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ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
EC-85

DATA MONITOR MODE=NBEC0034S06
Monitored item [Unit]ECM
input
signalsMain
signalsDescription Remarks
ENG SPEED [rpm]qqIIndicates the engine speed computed
from the REF signal (120É signal) of the
crankshaft position sensor (REF).
CKPS´RPM (POS)
[rpm]qIIndicates the engine speed computed
from the POS signal (1É signal) of the
crankshaft position sensor (POS).IAccuracy becomes poor if engine
speed drops below the idle rpm.
IIf the signal is interrupted while the
engine is running, an abnormal value
may be indicated.
POS COUNTqIIndicates the number of signal plate
(Flywheel/Drive Plate) cogs (tooth) dur-
ing one revolution of the engine.
MAS A/F SE-B1 [V]qqIThe signal voltage of the mass air flow
sensor is displayed.IWhen the engine is stopped, a certain
value is indicated.
COOLAN TEMP/S
[ÉC] or [ÉF]qqIThe engine coolant temperature (deter-
mined by the signal voltage of the
engine coolant temperature sensor) is
displayed.IWhen the engine coolant temperature
sensor is open or short-circuited, ECM
enters fail-safe mode. The engine cool-
ant temperature determined by the
ECM is displayed.
HO2S1 (B1) [V]qq
IThe signal voltage of the front heated
oxygen sensor is displayed.
HO2S1 (B2) [V]qq
HO2S2 (B1) [V]qq
IThe signal voltage of the rear heated
oxygen sensor is displayed.
HO2S2 (B2) [V]qq
HO2S1 MNTR (B1)
[RICH/LEAN]qIDisplay of front heated oxygen sensor
signal during air-fuel ratio feedback
control:
RICH ... means the mixture became
ªrichº, and control is being affected
toward a leaner mixture.
LEAN ... means the mixture became
ªleanº, and control is being affected
toward a rich mixture.IAfter turning ON the ignition switch,
ªRICHº is displayed until air-fuel mixture
ratio feedback control begins.
IWhen the air-fuel ratio feedback is
clamped, the value just before the
clamping is displayed continuously. HO2S1 MNTR (B2)
[RICH/LEAN]q
HO2S2 MNTR (B1)
[RICH/LEAN]qIDisplay of rear heated oxygen sensor
signal:
RICH ... means the amount of oxygen
after three way catalyst is relatively
small.
LEAN ... means the amount of oxygen
after three way catalyst is relatively
large.IWhen the engine is stopped, a certain
value is indicated.
HO2S2 MNTR (B2)
[RICH/LEAN]q
VHCL SPEED SE
[km/h] or [mph]qqIThe vehicle speed computed from the
vehicle speed sensor signal is dis-
played.
BATTERY VOLT [V]qqIThe power supply voltage of ECM is
displayed.
THRTL POS SEN [V]qqIThe throttle position sensor signal volt-
age is displayed.
FUEL T/TMP SE
[ÉC] or [ÉF]IThe fuel temperature judged from the
tank fuel temperature sensor signal
voltage is displayed.GI
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ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
EC-87

Monitored item [Unit]ECM
input
signalsMain
signalsDescription Remarks
INT/A TEMP SE
[ÉC] or [ÉF]qqIThe intake air temperature determined
by the signal voltage of the intake air
temperature sensor is indicated.
EVAP SYS PRES [V]qIThe signal voltage of EVAP control sys-
tem pressure sensor is displayed.
ABSOL PRES/SE [V]qIThe signal voltage of the absolute pres-
sure sensor is displayed.
FUEL LEVEL SE [V]qIThe signal voltage of the fuel level sen-
sor is displayed.
START SIGNAL
[ON/OFF]qqIIndicates [ON/OFF] condition from the
starter signal.IAfter starting the engine, [OFF] is dis-
played regardless of the starter signal.
CLSD THL POS
[ON/OFF]qqIIndicates idle position [ON/OFF] com-
puted by ECM according to the throttle
position sensor signal.
CLSD THL/P SW
[ON/OFF]qIIndicates mechanical contact [ON/OFF]
condition of the closed throttle position
switch.
AIR COND SIG
[ON/OFF]qqIIndicates [ON/OFF] condition of the air
conditioner switch as determined by the
air conditioner signal.
P/N POSI SW
[ON/OFF]qqIIndicates [ON/OFF] condition from the
park/neutral position (PNP) switch sig-
nal.
PW/ST SIGNAL
[ON/OFF]qqI[ON/OFF] condition of the power steer-
ing oil pressure switch determined by
the power steering oil pressure signal is
indicated.
LOAD SIGNAL
[ON/OFF]qqIIndicates [ON/OFF] condition from the
electrical load signal and/or lighting
switch.
ON ... rear defogger is operating and/or
lighting switch is on.
OFF ... rear defogger is not operating
and lighting switch is not on.
IGNITION SW
[ON/OFF]qIIndicates [ON/OFF] condition from igni-
tion switch.
SWRL CONT S/V
[ON/OFF]qIThe control condition of the swirl con-
trol valve control solenoid valve (deter-
mined by ECM according to the input
signals) is indicated.
ION ... Swirl control valve is closed.
OFF ... Swirl control valve is opened.
INJ PULSE-B1
[msec]q
IIndicates the actual fuel injection pulse
width compensated by ECM according
to the input signals.IWhen the engine is stopped, a certain
computed value is indicated.
INJ PULSE-B2
[msec]
B/FUEL SCHDL
[msec]qIªBase fuel scheduleº indicates the fuel
injection pulse width programmed into
ECM, prior to any learned on board
correction.
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
EC-88

Monitored item [Unit]ECM
input
signalsMain
signalsDescription Remarks
INT/V TIM (B1) [ÉCA]
IIndicate [ÉCA] of intake camshaft
advanced angle.
INT/V TIM (B2) [ÉCA]
INT/V SOL (B1) [%]IThe control condition of the intake
valve timing control solenoid valve is
indicated. INT/V SOL (B2) [%]
TRVL AFTER MIL
[km] or [Mile]IDistance traveled while MIL is activated
VIAS S/V
[ON/OFF]IThe control condition of the VIAS con-
trol solenoid valve (determined by ECM
according to the input signal) is indi-
cated.
IOFF ... VIAS control solenoid valve is
not operating.
ON ... VIAS control solenoid valve is
operating.
SWL CON VC SWIIndicates [ON/OFF] condition from the
swirl control valve control vacuum
check switch.
ON ... Swirl control valve is not opera-
tional.
OFF ... Swirl control valve is opera-
tional.
IDL A/V LEANIDisplay the condition of idle air volume
learning
YET ... Idle air volume learning has not
been performed yet.
CMPLT ... Idle air volume learning has
already been performed successfully.
INCMP ... Idle air volume learning has
not been performed successfully.
Voltage [V]IVoltage measured by the voltage
probe.
Frequency
[msec] or [Hz] or [%]IPulse width, frequency or duty cycle
measured by the pulse probe.IOnly ª#º is displayed if item is unable to
be measured.
IFigures with ª#ºs are temporary ones.
They are the same figures as an actual
piece of data which was just previously
measured.
NOTE:
IAny monitored item that does not match the vehicle being diagnosed is deleted from the display automatically.
IRegarding R50 model, ª-B1º indicates right bank and ª-B2º indicates left bank.
IBank 1 (-B1 or BK1) includes No. 1 cylinder.
DATA MONITOR (SPEC) MODENBEC0034S11
Monitored item [Unit]ECM
input
signalsMain
signalsDescription Remarks
MAS A/F SE-B1 [V]qqIThe signal voltage of the mass air flow sen-
sor specification is displayed.IWhen the engine is running, specifi-
cation range is indicated.
B/FUEL SCHDL
[msec]IªBase fuel scheduleº indicates the fuel injec-
tion pulse width programmed into ECM,
prior to any learned on board correction.IWhen the engine is running, specifi-
cation range is indicated.
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
EC-90

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

MEF036D
IntroductionNBEC0036
SEF233G
SEF234G
The engine has an ECM to control major systems such as fuel
control, ignition control, idle air control system, etc. The ECM
accepts input signals from sensors and instantly drives actuators.
It is essential that both input and output signals are proper and
stable. At the same time, it is important that there are no problems
such as vacuum leaks, fouled spark plugs, or other problems with
the engine.
It is much more difficult to diagnose a problem that occurs intermit-
tently rather than continuously. Most intermittent problems are
caused by poor electric connections or improper wiring. In this
case, careful checking of suspected circuits may help prevent the
replacement of good parts.
A visual check only may not find the cause of the problems. A road
test with CONSULT-II (or GST) or a circuit tester connected should
be performed. Follow the ªWork Flowº on EC-99.
Before undertaking actual checks, take a few minutes to talk with
a customer who approaches with a driveability complaint. The cus-
tomer can supply good information about such problems, espe-
cially intermittent ones. Find out what symptoms are present and
under what conditions they occur. A ªDiagnostic Worksheetº like the
example on next page should be used.
Start your diagnosis by looking for ªconventionalº problems first.
This will help troubleshoot driveability problems on an electronically
controlled engine vehicle.
SEF907L
DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEETNBEC0036S01There are many operating conditions that lead to the malfunction
of engine components. A good grasp of such conditions can make
trouble-shooting faster and more accurate.
In general, each customer feels differently about a problem. It is
important to fully understand the symptoms or conditions for a
customer complaint.
Utilize a diagnostic worksheet like the one on the next page in order
to organize all the information for troubleshooting.
Some conditions may cause the MIL to come on steady or blink and
DTC to be detected. Examples:
IVehicle ran out of fuel, which caused the engine to misfire.
IFuel filler cap was left off or incorrectly screwed on, allowing
fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð INTRODUCTION
Introduction
EC-97

3 CHECK THROTTLE OPENER FIXING BOLTS
Check throttle opener fixing bolts for loosening.
OK or NG
OK©1. Repair or replace throttle body assembly.
2. GO TO 2.
NG©1. Retighten the fixing bolts.
2. GO TO 2.
4 CHECK THROTTLE OPENER OPERATION-II
1. Start engine and let it idle.
2. Confirm that throttle opener rod moves backward and there is a clearance between throttle drum and throttle opener
rod.
SEF951Y
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 7.
NG©GO TO 5.
5 CHECK VACUUM SOURCE FOR THROTTLE OPENER
1. Disconnect vacuum hose connected to throttle opener.
2. Check vacuum existance with engine running.
SEF952Y
OK or NG
OK©1. Repair or replace throttle body assembly.
2. GO TO 4.
NG©GO TO 6.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð BASIC INSPECTION
Basic Inspection (Cont'd)
EC-102

19 CHECK (1ST TRIP) DTC
1. Turn ignition switch ªOFFº.
2. Release vacuum from throttle opener.
3. Remove vacuum pump and vacuum hose from throttle opener.
4. Reinstall original vacuum hose to throttle opener securely.
5. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
6. Rev (2,000 to 3,000 rpm) two or three times.
7. Make sure no (1st trip) DTC is displayed with CONSULT-II or GST.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 21.
NG©GO TO 20.
20 REPAIR MALFUNCTION
Repair or replace components as necessary according to corresponding ªDiagnostic Procedureº.
©GO TO 19.
21 CHECK TARGET IDLE SPEED
With CONSULT-II
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Select ªENG SPEEDº in ªDATA MONITORº mode with CONSULT-II.
3. Check idle speed.
750±50 rpm (in ªPº or ªNº position)
Without CONSULT-II
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Check idle speed.
750±50 rpm (in ªPº or ªNº position)
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 30.
NG©GO TO 22.
22 PERFORM IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING
Refer to ªIdle Air Volume Learningº, EC-57.
Which is the result CMPLT or INCMP?
CMPLT or INCMP
CMPLT©GO TO 23.
INCMP©1. Follow the construction of ªIdle Air Volume Leaningº.
2. GO TO 22.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð BASIC INSPECTION
Basic Inspection (Cont'd)
EC-112