2001 NISSAN X-TRAIL check engine

BRC-60
[ESP/TCS/ABS]
GENERAL INFORMATION
●When starting the engine, or just after starting the vehicle, the brake pedal may vibrate or the
motor operating noise may be heard from the engine compartment. This is a normal status of the
operation check.
●The stopping distance may be longer than that of vehicles without ABS when the vehicle drives on
rough, gravel, or snowy (fresh deep snow) road.
TCS FunctionsEFS0019V
1. With the wheel sensor signals from 4 wheels, the ESP/TCS/ABS control unit detects a wheel spin. If a
wheel spins, the control unit controls brake fluid pressure to the spinning wheel, and cuts the fuel to the
engine. It also closes the throttle valve to reduce the engine torque. Furthermore, throttle position is con-
trolled to the appropriate engine torque.
2. If a wheel spins, the TCS system works and function by applying brake fluid pressure to the spinning
wheel.
3. During TCS operation, it informs a driver of system operation by flashing SLIP indicator lamp.
CAUTION:
●During TCS operation, the body and the brake pedal lightly vibrate and the mechanical noise may
be heard. This is a normal condition.
●Depending on road circumstances, the driver may have a sluggish feel. This is not abnormal,
because the optimum traction has the highest priority by TCS operation.
●When the vehicle is passing through a road where the surface friction coefficient varies, down-
shifting or depressing the accelerator pedal fully may activate TCS temporarily.
ESP FunctionsEFS0019W
1. The Electronic Stability Program is called the ESP for short.
The ESP is indicated as the VDC (the Vehicle Dynamics Control) on the CONSULT-II screen.
2. In addition to the ABS/TCS function, ESP detects the driver's steering operation amount and brake opera-
tion amount from the steering wheel angle sensor and pressure sensor. Using the information from the
yaw rate and side G sensor and wheel sensors, ESP judges the driving condition (conditions of under-
steer and oversteer) to improve the stability by controlling the brake on 4 wheels and engine output.
3. During ESP operation, the SLIP indicator lamp flashes to inform the driver of the operation.
CAUTION:
●During ESP operation, the body and the brake pedal lightly vibrate and their mechanical noise
may be heard. This is a normal condition.
●If the vehicle is rotated on a turn table, or rolled and rocked on a ship, the ABS warning lamp,
ESP OFF indicator lamp, and SLIP indicator lamp may turn ON. In this case, start the engine on a
normal road again. If the ABS warning lamp, ESP OFF indicator lamp, and SLIP indicator lamp
turn OFF after the restart, it is normal.
●When driving in a steep slope such as a bank, the ABS warning lamp, ESP OFF indicator lamp,
and SLIP indicator lamp may turn ON. In this case, start the engine on a normal road again. If the
ABS warning lamp, ESP OFF indicator lamp, and SLIP indicator lamp turn OFF after the restart, it
is normal.

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
BRC-75
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Control Unit Input/Output Signal StandardEFS001A6
STANDARDS USING A CIRCUIT TESTER AND OSCILLOSCOPE
CAUTION:
Connect the connectors for the ESP/TCS/ABS control unit and actuator, and turn the ignition switch
ON.
SFIA0896E
Measure-
ment termi-
nalMeasuring point Standard value (Note 1)(Reference) Check
items for malfunc-
tion
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Body
groundPower supply Ignition switch ON Battery voltage (Approx. 12V)
Control unit power
supply circuit
2Actuator motor relay,
actuator relay power
supply and steering
wheel angle sensor
power supplyIgnition switch ON Battery voltage (Approx. 12V)
7 Actuator motor relayActuator motor being driven
(“Active test ”mode with CON-
SULT-II)Approx. 0V
Actuator motor,
motor relay, and
circuit
Actuator motor while the vehicle
is stoppedBattery voltage (Approx. 12V)
36 Actuator relayWhen actuator relay is active.
(the engine running)Approx. 0V
Actuator relay and
circuit
When actuator relay is inactive.
(Fail-safe, engine starts.)Battery voltage (Approx. 12V)
20 Actuator motor monitorWhen actuator relay is active.
(the engine running)Battery voltage (Approx. 12V)
Actuator motor
monitor circuit
When actuator relay is inactive.
(Fail-safe, engine starts.)Approx. 0V
3
Body
groundFront LH wheel outlet
solenoid valve
Solenoid valve activated
(In “active test” mode of CON-
SULT-II) or actuator relay inac-
tive (in fail-safe mode)
When solenoid valve is inactive
and actuator relay active (when
ignition switch ON)Approx. 0V
Battery voltage (Approx. 12V)Solenoid valve and
circuit 4Rear RH wheel outlet
solenoid valve
5Front LH wheel inlet
solenoid valve
6Rear RH wheel inlet
solenoid valve
25Rear LH wheel outlet
solenoid valve
26Front RH wheel inlet
solenoid valve
53Rear LH wheel inlet sole-
noid valve
55Front RH wheel outlet
solenoid valve

BRC-78
[ESP/TCS/ABS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
OFF: Approximately 0.5 seconds after the ignition switch is turned ON (when the system is in normal operation) or when ESP OFF
switch is OFF.
(Note 5): SLIP indicator lamp ON/OFF timing
ON: For approximately 0.5 seconds after the ignition switch is turned ON, or when a malfunction is detected.
OFF: Approximately 0.5 seconds after the ignition switch is turned ON (when the system is in normal operation) and ESP/TCS function
is not activated.
Flashing: ESP/TCS function is active during driving.
STANDARDS WITH CONSULT-II
CAUTION:
The displayed item is the data calculated by the control unit, so it may indicate a normal value even if
an output circuit (harness) is open or shorted.
Data monitor item ContentsData monitor
(Reference) Check items
for malfunction
ConditionReference value in
normal operation
FR RH SENSOR
FR LH SENSOR
RR RH SENSOR
RR LH SENSORWheel speed Vehicle stopped 0 [km/h (MPH)]
Wheel sensor circuit
During driving (Note 1)Almost in accor-
dance with the
speedometer dis-
play (within ±10%)
ACCEL POS SIGOpen/close condition
of throttle valve (linked
with accelerator pedal)Accelerator pedal not
depressed (ignition switch is
ON)0%Control unit communica-
tion circuit between the
ESP/TCS/ABS control
unit and ECM Accelerator pedal depressed
(ignition switch is ON)0 – 100%
ENG RPMWith the engine run-
ningWith the engine stopped 0rpm
Engine speed signal cir-
cuit
Engine runningAlmost in accor-
dance with
tachometer display
STR ANGLE SIGSteering wheel angle
detected by steering
wheel angle sensorStraight-ahead condition Approx. 0 deg
Steering wheel angle
sensor and circuit
Steering – 720 to 720deg
YAW RATE SENYaw rate detected by
yaw rate sensorVehicle stopped Approx. 0 d/s
Yaw rate sensor and cir-
cuit
During driving – 70 to 70d/s
SIDE G-SENSORTransverse accelera-
tion detected by side G
sensorVehicle stopped
Approx. 0 m/s
2
Side G sensor and circuit
During driving
– 24.3 to 24.1m/s2
PRESS SENSORBrake fluid pressure
detected by pressure
sensorWith the ignition switch
turned ON and brake pedal
released.Approx. 0 bar
Pressure sensor and cir-
cuit
With the ignition switch
turned ON and brake pedal
depressed.– 40 to 300bar
BATTERY VOLTBattery voltage sup-
plied to the ESP/TCS/
ABS control unitIgnition switch ON 10 – 16VESP/TCS/ABS control
unit power supply circuit
and ground circuit
MOTOR RELAYMotor relay
ON/OFF conditionABS not activated. OFF
Motor relay and circuit
ABS activated. ON
ACTUATOR RLYActuator relay
ON/OFF conditionIgnition ON and Vehicle
stopped.OFF
Actuator relay and circuit
Engine running and Vehicle
stopped.ON
STOP LAMP SWOperating status of
brake pedalDepress brake pedal. ON
Stop lamp switch circuit
Release the brake pedal. OFF

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
BRC-79
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PARK BRAKE SW Parking brake statusParking brake activated ON
Parking brake switch cir-
cuit
Parking brake not activated OFF
OFF SWESP OFF SW
ON/OFF conditionESP OFF switch ON
(When ESP OFF indicator
lamp is ON.)ON
ESP OFF switch circuit
ESP OFF switch OFF
(When ESP OFF indicator
lamp is OFF.)OFF
ABS WARN LAMPABS warning lamp sta-
tus (Note 2)When ABS warning lamp is
ON.ON
ABS warning lamp circuit
When ABS warning lamp is
OFF.OFF
OFF LAMPESP OFF indicator
lamp status (Note 3)When ESP OFF indicator
lamp is ON.ON
ESP OFF indicator lamp
circuit
When ESP OFF indicator
lamp is OFF.OFF
SLIP LAMPSLIP indicator lamp
status (Note 4)When SLIP indicator lamp is
ONON
SLIP indicator lamp cir-
cuit
When SLIP indicator lamp is
OFF.OFF
FR LH IN SOL
FR LH OUT SOL
FR RH IN SOL
FR RH OUT SOL
RR LH IN SOL
RR LH OUT SOL
RR RH IN SOL
RR RH OUT SOLSolenoid valve opera-
tionActuator (solenoid valve) is
active (“Active Test ”with CON-
SULT-II) or actuator relay is
inactive (in fail-safe mode).ON
Solenoid valve and cir-
cuit
When the actuator (solenoid
valve) is not active and actua-
tor relay is active (ignition
switch ON).OFF
USV [FR-PL]
UISV [FL-RR]
HSV [FR-RL]
HSV [FL-RR]ESP switch-over sole-
noid valve statusWhen the actuator (switch-
over solenoid valve) is active
(“Active test” with CONSULT-
II) or the actuator relay is inac-
tive (when fail-safe mode).ON
Switch-over solenoid
valve and circuit
When the actuator (switch-
over solenoid valve) is inactive
or the actuator relay is active
(ignition switch ON).OFF
V/R OUTPUTActuator relay acti-
vated
(ON/OFF)When the actuator relay is
active (the engine is running).ON
Actuator relay and circuit When the actuator relay is not
active (before the engine get
started and in the fail-safe
mode).OFF
M/R OUTPUTActuator motor and
motor relay status (ON/
OFF)When the actuator motor and
motor relay are active (“Active
test” with CONSULT-II).ON
Actuator motor, motor
relay, and circuit
When the actuator motor and
motor relay are inactive.OFF Data monitor item ContentsData monitor
(Reference) Check items
for malfunction
ConditionReference value in
normal operation

BRC-80
[ESP/TCS/ABS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
(Note 1): Check the pressure of the tire in normal condition.
(Note 2): ON/OFF timing of the ABS warning lamp
ON: For approximately 0.5 seconds after the ignition switch is turned ON, or when a malfunction is detected.
OFF: Approximately 0.5 seconds after the ignition switch is turned ON (when the system is in normal operation).
(Note 3): ON/OFF timing of the ESP OFF indicator lamp
ON: For approximately 0.5 seconds after the ignition switch is turned ON, or when a malfunction is detected ESP OFF switch is ON.
OFF: Approximately 0.5 seconds after the ignition switch is turned ON (when the system is in normal operation) or when ESP OFF
switch is OFF.
(Note 4): SLIP indicator lamp ON/OFF timing
ON: For approximately 0.5 seconds after the ignition switch is turned ON, or when a malfunction is detected.
OFF: Approximately 0.5 seconds after the ignition switch is turned ON (when the system is in normal operation) and ESP/TCS function
is not activated.
Flashing: ESP/TCS function is active during driving.
Functions of CONSULT-IIEFS001A7
CONSULT-II MAINLY FUNCTION APPLICATION TO ESP/TCS/ABS
×: Applicable
–: Not applicableFLUID LEV SWBrake fluid level warn-
ing switch status.W he n br ak e fl ui d l e v el w a r n in g
switch is ON.ON
Brake fluid level warning
switch, brake warning
lamp and circuit. When brake fluid lever warning
switch is OFF.OFF
EBD FAIL SIG
ABS FAIL SIG
TCS FAIL SIG
VDC FAIL SIGSystem fail signal sta-
tusMalfunctions condition
(When system failed)OFFEBD system
ABS system
TCS system
ESP system Data monitor item ContentsData monitor
(Reference) Check items
for malfunction
ConditionReference value in
normal operation
Item Self-diagnosis Data monitor Active test
Wheel sensors××–
Solenoid valves×××
Switch-over solenoid valves×××
Stop lamp switch××–
Yaw rate sensor×××
Side G sensor×××
Press sensor×××
Steering wheel angle sensor×××
Actuator relay×××
Motor relay×××
ABS warning lamp –××
Battery voltage××–
ESP/TCS/ABS C/U×––
ESP actuator motor×××
CAN communication××–
Engine speed signal –×–
ESP OFF switch –×–
ESP OFF indicator lamp –××
SLIP indicator lamp –××
Throttle angle –×–

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
BRC-81
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SELF-DIAGNOSIS
Description
If a malfunction is detected in the system, the ABS warning lamp, ESP OFF indicator lamp, and SLIP indicator
lamp on the meter turn on. In this case, perform the self-diagnosis as follows:
Procedure
1. Perform a BRC-91, "Basic Inspection" using information from the customer.
2. After the ignition switch is turned OFF, connect the CONSULT-II
connector to the vehicle-side data link connector. The data link
connector is on the lower instrument cover).
3. Start the engine and drive at Approx. 30 km/h (19 MPH) for
approx. 1 minute.
4. After stopping the vehicle, with the engine still idling, touch “
START”, “ABS”, “SELF-DIAG RESULTS” on the CONSULT-II
screen in this order.
CAUTION:
Just after starting the engine, or turning the ignition switch
ON, “ABS” may not be displayed on the system selection
screen even if “START” is touched. In this case, start the
self-diagnosis again from step 2. If it cannot be shown after
several attempts, the ESP/TCS/ABS control unit may mal-
function. Repair or replace the control unit.
5. The self-diagnosis result is displayed. (If necessary, touch “PRINT” to print the self-diagnosis result.)
●When “NO FAILURE” is shown, check the ABS warning lamp, ESP OFF indicator lamp, SLIP indicator
lamp. Refer to BRC-90, "
For Correct and Quick Diagnosis" .
●CONSULT-II self-diagnosis results are displayed without regard to occurrence timing. In some case, the
later ones (timing value is small) appear on the next screen.
6. Go to appropriate “Inspection” chart according to “Self-Diagnostic Items to Result Mode” and repair or
replace as necessary.
7. Start the engine and drive at Approx. 30 km/h (19 MPH) for Approx. 1 minute.
CAUTION:
Check again to make sure that there is NO MALFUNCTION on other parts.
8. Turn the ignition switch OFF to prepare for erasing the memory.
9. Start the engine and touch “START”, “ABS”, “SELF-DIAG RESULTS” and “ERASE” on CONSULT-II
screen in this order to ease the memory.
CAUTION:
If the memory cannot be erased, go to step 6.
PBIA0153E
SFIA0364E
SFIA0365E

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
BRC-83
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(note) “ACTUATOR RLY” on the CONSULT-II self-diagnosis results indicates the malfunction of the actuator motor relay and circuit.
DATA MONITOR
For details of the data monitor function, refer to the CONSULT-II Instruction Manual.
USV LINE [FL-RR]ESP switch-over solenoid valve 1 on the primary side is open cir-
cuit or shorted, or the control line is open or shorted to the power
supply or the ground.
ESP switch-over sole-
noid valve and circuit.
Refer to BRC-99
. USV LINE [FR-RL]ESP switch-over solenoid valve 1 on the secondary side is open
circuit or shorted, or the control line is open or shorted to the
power supply or the ground.
HSV LINE [FL-RR]ESP switch-over solenoid valve 2 on the primary side is open cir-
cuit or shorted, or the control line is open or shorted to the power
supply or the ground.
HSV LINE [FR-RL]ESP switch-over solenoid valve 2 on the secondary side is open
circuit or shorted, or the control line is open or shorted to the
power supply or the ground.
PUMP MOTOR
ACTUATOR RLY (note) During the actuator motor operation with ON, when the actuator
motor turns OFF. Or when the control line for actuator motor relay
is open.Actuator motor, motor
relay, and circuit. Refer
to BRC-102
During the actuator motor operation with OFF, when the actuator
motor turns ON. Or when the control line for relay is shorted to
ground.
ABS SENSOR
[ABNORMAL SIGNAL]Wheel sensor input is abnormal.Wheel sensor and cir-
cuit. Refer to BRC-92
BATTERY VOLTAGE
[ABNORMAL]ESP/TCS/ABS control unit battery voltage is too low.ESP/TCS/ABS control
unit battery voltage cir-
cuit and ground circuit.
Refer to BRC-106
ST ANGLE SEN SIGNALNeutral position correction of steering wheel angle sensor is not
finished.Neutral position adjust-
ment of steering wheel
angle sensor. Refer to
BRC-108
ST ANG SEN COM CIRCAN communication system or steering wheel angle sensor is
abnormal.Steering wheel angle
sensor and CAN com-
munication circuit. Refer
to BRC-110
SIDE G-SEN CIRCUITSide G sensor is abnormal, or the signal line of side G sensor is
open or shorted.Yaw rate and Side G
sensor and circuit. Refer
to BRC-98
EMERGENCY BRAKEESP/TCS/ABS control unit malfunction (pressure increase is too
much or too little.)ESP/TCS/ABS control
unit. Refer to BRC-108
CONTROLLER FAILURE ESP/TCS/ABS internal malfunction of control unitESP/TCS/ABS control
unit. Refer to BRC-94
CAN COMM CIRCUIT
●CAN communication line is open or shorted.
●ESP/TCS/ABS control unit internal malfunction.
●Battery voltage for EMC is interrupted instantaneously for
Approx. 0.5 seconds or more.Communication circuit
between ESP/TCS/ABS
control unit and units.
Refer to BRC-110
BR FLUID LEVEL LOWBrake fluid level drops or communication line between the ESP/
TCS/ABS control unit and the brake fluid level warning switch is
open or shorted. Communication circuit
between the ESP/TCS/
ABS control unit and the
brake fluid level warning
switch.
Reservoir tank fluid.
Refer to BRC-109
ENGINE SIGNAL 1-4, 6 Major engine components are abnormal Engine system. Refer to
BRC-94
Self-Diagnostic item Malfunction detecting condition Check route

BRC-90
[ESP/TCS/ABS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
ABS Warning Lamp
Touch “ON” and “OFF”on the “ABS WARNING LAMP” screen to check that the ABS warning lamp operates as
follows.
NOTE:
During the active test when “OFF” on the “ABS WARNING LAMP” screen is touched, all of the ESP OFF indi-
cator lamp, SLIP indicator lamp, and ABS warning lamp flash once. This is not abnormal.
For Correct and Quick DiagnosisEFS001A8
PRECAUTIONS FOR TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
●Before performing the trouble diagnosis, always read the GI-3, "PRECAUTIONS" to confirm the general
precautions.
●After replacement of ESP/TCS/ABS control unit, steering wheel angle sensor, steering parts, suspension
parts, or tires, and adjustment of alignment, always adjust the neutral position of steering wheel angle
sensor before driving.
●When the ESP/TCS/ABS control unit is replaced, check that the label on the computer unit is identical
color.
●After completing the trouble diagnosis, always erase the malfunctioning memory. Refer to BRC-81, "Pro-
cedure" .
●When inspection of the continuity or voltage between units is performed, check the connector terminals for
disconnection, looseness, bend, or collapse. If any malfunction is detected, repair or replace the applica-
ble part.
●Intermittent problems may be caused by a malfunction on harness, connector, or terminal. Move the har-
nesses, harness connectors, or terminals by hand to make sure that there is no contact malfunction.
●If a circuit tester is used for the check, be careful not to forcibly extend any connector terminal.
●For self-diagnosis, active test, and work support of ESP/TCS/ABS control unit with CONSULT-II, stop and
connect CONSULT-II and select “ABS”.
●CONSULT-II self-diagnosis results are displayed without regard to occurrence timing. In some case, the
later ones (timing value is small) appear on the next screen.
●While the self-diagnosis results of CONSULT-II shows a malfunction, if CONSULT-II active test is per-
formed, an engine system malfunction may be indicated. In this case, start the engine to resume the nor-
mal screen.
●ESP/TCS/ABS system electronically controls the brake operation and engine output. The following symp-
toms may be caused by the normal operations.
Operation ON OFF
ABS WARNING LAMP ON (Lamp ON) OFF (Lamp OFF)
Symptom Symptom description Result
Motor operation noiseDuring ESP, TCS, or ABS operation, sometimes a faint noise can be
heard. This is a motor operation noise in the ESP actuator.
Normal
Just after the engine starts, the motor operating noise may be heard.
This is a normal status of the system operation check.
System operation check
noiseWhen the engine starts, a“click” noise may be heard from the engine
compartment. This is a normal status of the system operation check.Normal