2001 INFINITI QX4 engine

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Component DescriptionNBEC0185The knock sensor is attached to the cylinder block. It senses
engine knocking using a piezoelectric element. A knocking vibration
from the cylinder block is sensed as vibrational pressure. This
pressure is converted into a voltage signal and sent to the ECM.
Freeze frame data will not be stored in the ECM for the knock
sensor. The MIL will not light for knock sensor malfunction.
The knock sensor has one trip detection logic.
ECM Terminals and Reference ValueNBEC0663Specification 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-
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COLORITEM CONDITION DATA (DC Voltage)
93 W Knock sensor[Engine is running]
IIdle speedApproximately 2.5V
On Board Diagnosis LogicNBEC0187Malfunction is detected when an excessively low or high voltage
from the knock sensor is sent to ECM.
Possible CauseNBEC0491IHarness or connectors
(The knock sensor circuit is open or shorted.)
IKnock sensor
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DTC Confirmation ProcedureNBEC0188NOTE:
If ªDTC Confirmation Procedureº has been previously conducted,
always turn ignition switch ªOFFº and wait at least 10 seconds
before conducting the next test.
TESTING CONDITION:
Before performing the following procedure, confirm that bat-
tery voltage is more than 10V at idle.
DTC P0325 KNOCK SENSOR (KS)
Component Description
EC-328

WITH CONSULT-IINBEC0188S011) Turn ignition switch ªONº and select ªDATA MONITORº mode
with CONSULT-II
2) Start engine and run it for at least 5 seconds at idle speed.
3) If DTC is detected, go to ªDiagnostic Procedureº, EC-331.
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DTC P0325 KNOCK SENSOR (KS)
DTC Confirmation Procedure (Cont'd)
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Diagnostic ProcedureNBEC0190
1 CHECK KNOCK SENSOR INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT-I
1. Turn ignition switch ªOFFº.
2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
3. Check resistance between ECM terminal 93 and engine ground.
NOTE:
It is necessary to use an ohmmeter which can measure more than 10 MW.
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4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 5.
NG©GO TO 2.
2 CHECK KNOCK SENSOR INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT-II
1. Disconnect knock sensor harness connector.
2. Check harness continuity between ECM terminal 93 and knock sensor terminal 2. Refer to Wiring Diagram.
Continuity should exist.
3. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 4.
NG©GO TO 3.
3 DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
IHarness connectors F19, F116
IHarness for open or short between ECM and knock sensor
©Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
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DTC P0325 KNOCK SENSOR (KS)
Diagnostic Procedure
EC-331

4 CHECK KNOCK SENSOR
Check resistance between knock sensor terminal 2 and ground.
NOTE:
It is necessary to use an ohmmeter which can measure more than 10 MW.
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CAUTION:
Do not use any knock sensors that have been dropped or physically damaged. Use only new ones.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 8.
NG©Replace knock sensor.
5 RETIGHTEN GROUND SCREWS
Loose and retighten engine ground screws.
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©GO TO 6.
6 CHECK KNOCK SENSOR SHIELD CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
1. Disconnect harness connectors F19, F116.
2. Check harness continuity between harness connector F19 terminal 1 and engine ground. Refer to Wiring Diagram.
Continuity should exist.
3. Also check harness for short to power.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 8.
NG©GO TO 7.
7 DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
IHarness connectors F19, F116
IHarness for open or short between harness connector F19 and engine ground
©Repair open circuit or short to power in harness or connectors.
DTC P0325 KNOCK SENSOR (KS)
Diagnostic Procedure (Cont'd)
EC-332

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Component DescriptionNBEC0191The crankshaft position sensor (POS) is located on the oil pan
facing the gear teeth (cogs) of the signal plate (flywheel). It detects
the crankshaft position signal (1É signal).
The sensor consists of a permanent magnet, core and coil.
When engine is running, the gap between the sensor and the gear
teeth (cogs) will periodically change. Permeability near the sensor
also changes.
Due to the permeability change, the magnetic flux near the core is
changed. Therefore, the voltage signal generated in the coil is
changed.
The ECM receives the voltage signal and detects the crankshaft
position signal (1É signal).
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor
Mode
NBEC0492Specification data are reference values.
MONITOR ITEM CONDITION SPECIFICATION
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.
DTC P0335 CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (CKPS) (POS)
Component Description
EC-334

ECM Terminals and Reference Value=NBEC0664Specification 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)
85 YCrankshaft position
sensor (POS)[Engine is running]
IIdle speedApproximately 2.4V
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[Engine is running]
IEngine speed is 2,000 rpm.Approximately 2.3V
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On Board Diagnosis LogicNBEC0193Malfunction is detected when 1É signal is not entered to ECM for
the first few seconds during engine cranking, or 1É signal is not
entered to ECM during engine running.
Possible CauseNBEC0493IHarness or connectors
(The crankshaft position sensor (POS) circuit is open or
shorted.)
ICrankshaft position sensor (POS)
IStarter motor (Refer to EL section.)
IStarting system circuit (Refer to EL section.)
IDead (Weak) battery
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DTC P0335 CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (CKPS) (POS)
ECM Terminals and Reference Value
EC-335

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DTC Confirmation ProcedureNBEC0194NOTE:
If ªDTC Confirmation Procedureº has been previously conducted,
always turn ignition switch ªOFFº and wait at least 10 seconds
before conducting the next test.
TESTING CONDITION:
Before performing the following procedure, confirm that bat-
tery voltage is more than 10.5V.
WITH CONSULT-IINBEC0194S011) Turn ignition switch ªONº and select ªDATA MONITORº mode
with CONSULT-II.
2) Crank engine for at least two seconds.
3) If 1st trip DTC is detected, go to ªDiagnostic Procedureº,
EC-338.
WITH GSTNBEC0194S02Follow the procedure ªWith CONSULT-IIº above.
DTC P0335 CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (CKPS) (POS)
DTC Confirmation Procedure
EC-336

Diagnostic ProcedureNBEC0196
1 RETIGHTEN GROUND SCREWS
1. Turn ignition switch ªOFFº.
2. Loosen and retighten engine ground screws.
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©GO TO 2.
2 CHECK CKPS (POS) POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect harness connectors E132, E135.
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2. Check voltage between harness connector E135 terminal 6 and ground with CONSULT-II or tester.
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3. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 4.
NG©GO TO 3.
DTC P0335 CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (CKPS) (POS)
Diagnostic Procedure
EC-338