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![INFINITI QX4 2001 Factory Service Manual 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 con INFINITI QX4 2001 Factory Service Manual 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 con](/manual-img/42/57027/w960_57027-624.png)
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)
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![INFINITI QX4 2001 Factory Service Manual 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 INFINITI QX4 2001 Factory Service Manual 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](/manual-img/42/57027/w960_57027-625.png)
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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TEST ITEM CONDITION JUDGEMENT CHECK ITEM (REMEDY)
FUEL/T TEMP
SENIChange the fuel tank temperature using CONSULT-II.
VENT
CONTROL/VIIgnition switch: ON
(Engine stopped)
ITurn solenoid valve ªONº and
ªOFFº with the CONSULT-II and
listen to operating sound.Solenoid valve makes an operating
sound.IHarness and connector
ISolenoid valve
VC/V BYPASS/VIIgnition switch: ON
(Engine stopped)
ITurn solenoid valve ªONº and
ªOFFº with the CONSULT-II and
listen to operating sound.Solenoid valve makes an operating
sound.IHarness and connector
ISolenoid valve
TARGET INT/V
TIMIEngine: After warming up, hold
engine speed at 1,500 to 2,000
rpm.
IChange the intake valve timing
using CONSULT-II.If trouble symptom disappears, see
CHECK ITEM.IHarness and connector
IIntake valve timing control sole-
noid valve
DTC & SRT CONFIRMATION MODENBEC0034S08SRT STATUS ModeNBEC0034S0801For details, refer to ªSYSTEM READINESS TEST (SRT) CODEº,
EC-61.
SRT Work Support ModeNBEC0034S0803This mode enables a technician to drive a vehicle to set the SRT
while monitoring the SRT status.
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
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DTC Work Support ModeNBEC0034S0802
Test mode Test item Condition Reference page
EVAPORATIVE SYSTEMEVAP SML LEAK P0440
Refer to corresponding
trouble diagnosis for
DTC.EC-352
EVAP VERY SML LEAK P1441 EC-526
PURG VOL CN/V P1444 EC-541
PURGE FLOW P1447 EC-561
VC CUT/V BP/V P1491 EC-591
HEATED OXYGEN SEN-
SOR 1 (FRONT)HO2S1 (B1) P0130 EC-192
HO2S1 (B1) P0131 EC-202
HO2S1 (B1) P0132 EC-210
HO2S1 (B1) P0133 EC-218
HO2S1 (B2) P0150 EC-192
HO2S1 (B2) P0151 EC-202
HO2S1 (B2) P0152 EC-210
HO2S1 (B2) P0153 EC-218
HEATED OXYGEN SEN-
SOR 2 (REAR)HO2S2 (B1) P0137 EC-247
HO2S2 (B1) P0138 EC-257
HO2S2 (B1) P0139 EC-267
HO2S2 (B2) P0157 EC-247
HO2S2 (B2) P0158 EC-257
HO2S2 (B2) P0159 EC-267
SEF705Y
SEF707X
REAL TIME DIAGNOSIS IN DATA MONITOR MODE
(RECORDING VEHICLE DATA)
NBEC0034S10CONSULT-II has two kinds of triggers and they can be selected by
touching ªSETTINGº in ªDATA MONITORº mode.
1) ªAUTO TRIGº (Automatic trigger):
IThe malfunction will be identified on the CONSULT-II screen in
real time.
In other words, DTC/1st trip DTC and malfunction item will be
displayed if the malfunction is detected by ECM.
At the moment a malfunction is detected by ECM, ªMONITORº
in ªDATA MONITORº screen is changed to ªRecording Data ...
xx%º as shown at left, and the data after the malfunction detec-
tion is recorded. Then when the percentage reached 100%,
ªREAL-TIME DIAGº screen is displayed. If ªSTOPº is touched
on the screen during ª Recording Data ... xx%º, ªREAL-TIME
DIAGº screen is also displayed.
The recording time after the malfunction detection and the
recording speed can be changed by ªTRIGGER POINTº and
ªRecording Speedº. Refer to CONSULT-II OPERATION
MANUAL.
2) ªMANU TRIGº (Manual trigger):
IDTC/1st trip DTC and malfunction item will not be displayed
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automatically on CONSULT-II screen even though a malfunc-
tion is detected by ECM.
DATA MONITOR can be performed continuously even though
a malfunction is detected.
Use these triggers as follows:
1) ªAUTO TRIGº
IWhile trying to detect the DTC/1st trip DTC by performing the
ªDTC Confirmation Procedureº, be sure to select to ªDATA
MONITOR (AUTO TRIG)º mode. You can confirm the malfunc-
tion at the moment it is detected.
IWhile narrowing down the possible causes, CONSULT-II
should be set in ªDATA MONITOR (AUTO TRIG)º mode, espe-
cially in case the incident is intermittent.
When you are inspecting the circuit by gently shaking (or twist-
ing) the suspicious connectors, components and harness in
the ªDTC Confirmation Procedureº, the moment a malfunction
is found the DTC/1st trip DTC will be displayed. (Refer to
GI-36, ªIncident Simulation Testsº.)
2) ªMANU TRIGº
IIf the malfunction is displayed as soon as ªDATA MONITORº
is selected, reset CONSULT-II to ªMANU TRIGº. By selecting
ªMANU TRIGº you can monitor and store the data. The data
can be utilized for further diagnosis, such as a comparison with
the value for the normal operating condition.
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ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
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SEF139P
Generic Scan Tool (GST)=NBEC0035DESCRIPTIONNBEC0035S01Generic Scan Tool (OBDII scan tool) complying with SAE J1978
has 8 different functions explained on the next page.
ISO9141 is used as the protocol.
The name ªGSTº or ªGeneric Scan Toolº is used in this service
manual.
SEF941Y
GST INSPECTION PROCEDURENBEC0035S021. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Connect GST to data link connector, which is located under LH
dash panel near the fuse box cover.
SEF398S
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Enter the program according to instruction on the screen or in
the operation manual.
(*: Regarding GST screens in this section, sample screens are
shown.)
SEF416S
5. Perform each diagnostic mode according to each service pro-
cedure.
For further information, see the GST Operation Manual of the
tool maker.
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FUNCTIONNBEC0035S03
Diagnostic test mode Function
MODE 1 READINESS TESTSThis mode gains access to current emission-related data values, including analog
inputs and outputs, digital inputs and outputs, and system status information.
MODE 2 (FREEZE DATA)This mode gains access to emission-related data value which were stored by ECM
during the freeze frame. [For details, refer to ªFreeze Frame Dataº (EC-85).]
MODE 3 DTCsThis mode gains access to emission-related power train trouble codes which were
stored by ECM.
MODE 4 CLEAR DIAG INFOThis mode can clear all emission-related diagnostic information. This includes:
IClear number of diagnostic trouble codes (MODE 1)
IClear diagnostic trouble codes (MODE 3)
IClear trouble code for freeze frame data (MODE 1)
IClear freeze frame data (MODE 2)
IReset status of system monitoring test (MODE 1)
IClear on board monitoring test results (MODE 6 and 7)
MODE 6 (ON BOARD TESTS)This mode accesses the results of on board diagnostic monitoring tests of specific
components/systems that are not continuously monitored.
MODE 7 (ON BOARD TESTS)This mode enables the off board test drive to obtain test results for emission-related
powertrain components/systems that are continuously monitored during normal driving
conditions.
MODE 8 ÐThis mode can close EVAP system in ignition switch ªONº position (Engine stopped).
When this mode is performed, the following parts can be opened or closed.
IEVAP canister vent control valve open
IVacuum cut valve bypass valve closed
In the following conditions, this mode cannot function.
ILow ambient temperature
ILow battery voltage
IEngine running
IIgnition switch ªOFFº
ILow fuel temperature
IToo much pressure is applied to EVAP system
MODE 9 (CALIBRATION ID)This mode enables the off-board test device to request specific vehicle information
such as Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and Calibration IDs.
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Generic Scan Tool (GST) (Cont'd)
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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
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