2004 INFINITI FX35 brake sensor

BR-14
BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
Disassembly and AssemblyAFS001N5
DISASSEMBLY
CAUTION:

Master cylinder can not be disassembly.

Remove reservoir tank only when absolutely necessary.
1. Remove clip.
2. Remove reservoir tank and grommet from master cylinder
assembly.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:

Never use mineral oil such as kerosene, gasoline during the cleaning and assembly process.

Do not drop parts. If a part is dropped, do not use it.
1. Apply brake fluid grommet and attach to master cylinder assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse grommet.
2. Install reservoir tank onto master cylinder assembly.
3. Install clip.
1. Reservoir cap 2. Strainer 3. Float
4. Reservoir tank 5. Grommet 6. Master cylinder sub-assembly
7. Clip 8. Pressure sensor 9. Pressure sensor (Only ICC models)
SFIA1132E
SFIA1132E

BRC-1
BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM
F BRAKES
CONTENTS
C
D
E
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
SECTION BRC
A
B
BRC
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BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM
VDC/TCS/ABS
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 3
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” .................................................................. 3
Precautions for Brake System .................................. 3
Precautions for Brake Control .................................. 3
PREPARATION ........................................................... 5
Special Service Tools ............................................... 5
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 5
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE ............................................. 6
Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Posi-
tion ........................................................................... 6
Calibration of Decel G-sensor (AWD Model) ............ 6
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ............................................ 8
System Diagram ....................................................... 8
VDC Function ........................................................... 8
TCS Function ........................................................... 8
ABS Function ........................................................... 8
EBD Function ........................................................... 9
Fail-Safe Function .................................................... 9
VDC / TCS SYSTEM ............................................. 9
ABS, EBD SYSTEM .............................................. 9
Hydraulic Circuit Diagram ...................................... 10
CAN COMMUNICATION ...........................................11
System Description ................................................. 11
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS ............................................ 12
How to Proceed With Diagnosis ............................. 12
BASIC CONCEPT ............................................... 12
DIAGNOSIS FLOWCHART ................................ 13
ASKING COMPLAINTS ...................................... 14
EXAMPLE OF DIAGNOSIS SHEET ................... 14
Component Installation Location ............................ 15
Schematic .............................................................. 16
Wiring Diagram — VDC — ..................................... 17
Control Unit Input/Output Signal Standard ............. 23
REFERENCE VALUE FROM CONSULT-II ......... 23
CONSULT-II Functions ........................................... 25
CONSULT-II MAIN FUNCTION ........................... 25
CONSULT-II BASIC OPERATION PROCEDURE ... 26
SELF-DIAGNOSIS .............................................. 27
DATA MONITOR ................................................. 30
ACTIVE TEST ..................................................... 33
For Fast and Accurate Diagnosis ........................... 35
PRECAUTIONS FOR DIAGNOSIS ..................... 35
Basic Inspection ..................................................... 36
BASIC INSPECTION 1: BRAKE FLUID
AMOUNT, LEAKS, AND BRAKE PADS INSPEC-
TION .................................................................... 36
BASIC INSPECTION 2: POWER SYSTEM TER-
MINAL LOOSENESS AND BATTERY INSPEC-
TION .................................................................... 36
BASIC INSPECTION 3: ABS WARNING LAMP,
VDC OFF INDICATOR LAMP, SLIP INDICATOR
LAMP AND BRAKE WARNING LAMP INSPEC-
TION .................................................................... 37
Inspection 1: Wheel Sensor System ....................... 37
Inspection 2: Engine System .................................. 39
Inspection 3: VDC/TCS/ABS Control Unit System ... 40
Inspection 4: Pressure Sensor System .................. 40
Inspection 5: Steering Angle Sensor System ......... 42
Inspection 6: Yaw Rate/Side G-Sensor (2WD
model), Yaw Rate/Side/Decel G-sensor (AWD mod-
els) System ............................................................. 44
Inspection 7: Solenoid and VDC Change-Over
Valve System .......................................................... 46
Inspection 8: Actuator Motor System ...................... 47
Inspection 9: ABS Actuator and Electric Unit (Con-
trol Unit) Power Supply and Ground System .......... 48
Inspection 10: Stop Lamp Switch System .............. 50
Inspection 11: Brake Fluid Level Switch System .... 51
Inspection 12: When “ST ANG SEN SIGNAL”
Appears on Self-Diagnosis Results Display ........... 52
Inspection 13: When “DECEL G SEN SET” Appears
on Self-Diagnosis Results Display (AWD Model) ... 52
Inspection 14: CAN Communication System .......... 53
Component Inspection ............................................ 53
VDC OFF SWITCH ............................................. 53
Symptom 1: Excessive ABS Function Operation

BRC-4
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
PRECAUTIONS
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45

If aftermarket parts (car stereo, CD player, etc.) have been installed, check for incidents such as harness
pinches, open circuits, and improper wiring.

If the following components are replaced with non-genuine components or converted, VDC OFF indicator
lamp and SLIP indicator lamp may turn on or the VDC system may not operate properly. Components
related to suspension (Shock Absorber, Strut, Spring, Bush, etc.), Tires, wheels (exclude specified size),
components related to brake (Pad, Rotor, Caliper, etc.), components related to engine (Muffler, ECM,
etc.), components related to body reinforcement (Roll bar, Tower bar, etc.).

Driving in the condition of breakage or excessive wear of suspension, tires or components related to the
brakes may cause VDC OFF indicator lamp and SLIP indicator lamp turn on, and the VDC system may
not operate properly.

When the TCS or VDC is activated by sudden acceleration or sudden turn, some noise may occur. The
noise is a result of the normal operation of the TCS and VDC.

When driving on roads which have extreme slopes (such as mountainous roads) or high banks (such as
sharp carves on a freeway), the VDC may not operate normally, or VDC OFF indicator lamp and SLIP
indicator lamp may turn on. However, this is not a malfunction, if normal operation can be resumed after
restarting engine.

Sudden turns (such as spin turns, acceleration turns), drifting, etc. When VDC function is OFF (VDC SW
ON) may cause the G -sensor system indicate a malfunction. However, this is not a malfunction, if normal
operation can be resumed after restarting engine.

PREPARATION
BRC-5
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
C
D
E
G
H
I
J
K
L
MA
B
BRC
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PREPARATIONPFP:00002
Special Service ToolsAFS001S7
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Commercial Service ToolsAFS001S8
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
ST30720000
(J 25405)
Drift
a: 77 mm (0.03 in) dia.
b: 55 mm (2.17 in) dia.
Installing rear sensor rotor ST27863000
(—)
Drift
a: 75 mm (2.95 in) dia.
b: 62 mm (2.44 in) dia.
KV40104710
(—)
Drift
a: 76 mm (2.99 in) dia.
b: 68.5 mm (2.697 in) dia.
ZZA0701D
ZZA0832D
ZZA0832D
Tool name Description
1: Flare nut crowfoot
a: 10 mm (0.39 in)
: 12 mm (0.47 in)
2: Torque wrenchRemoving and installing each brake piping
S-NT360

BRC-8
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONPFP:00000
System DiagramAFS001SB
VDC FunctionAFS001SC

In addition to the TCS/ABS function, the driver steering amount and brake operation amount are detected
from steering angle sensor and pressure sensor, and the vehicle's driving status (amount of under steer-
ing / over steering) is determined from information from G-sensor, wheel sensor, etc., and this information
is used to improve vehicle stability by controlling the braking and engine power to all four wheels.

SLIP indicator lamp flashes to inform the driver of VDC operation.

During VDC operation, body and brake pedal lightly vibrate and mechanical noises may be heard. This is
normal.

ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp, and SLIP indicator lamp might turn on when vehicle is sub-
ject to strong shaking or large vibration, such as when vehicle is on a turn table, a ship or a steep slope
such as bank while engine is running. In this case, restart engine on a normal road, and if ABS warning
lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp, and SLIP indicator lamp turn off, there is no problem.
TCS FunctionAFS001SD

The wheel spin of the drive wheels is detected by ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) from the
wheel speed signals from four wheels, so if wheel spin occurs, drive wheel right and left brake fluid pres-
sure control and engine fuel cut are performed while throttle value is restricted to reduce the engine
torque and decrease the amount of wheel spin. In addition, the degree throttle is opened is controlled to
achieve the optimum engine torque.

Depending on road circumstances, the driver may have a sluggish feel. This is normal, because the opti-
mum traction has the highest priority under TCS operation.

TCS may be activated any time vehicle suddenly accelerates, suddenly down/upshifts, or is driven on a
road with a varying surface friction coefficient.

During TCS operation, it informs a driver of system operation by flashing SLIP indicator lamp.
ABS FunctionAFS001SE

The anti-lock brake system is a function that detects wheel revolution while braking, and it improves han-
dling stability during sudden braking by electrically preventing 4 wheel lock. Maneuverability is also
improved for avoiding obstacles.

If the electrical system breaks down, then the fail-safe function starts, the ABS becomes inoperative, and
ABS warning lamp turns on.

Electrical system diagnosis by CONSULT-II is available.

During ABS operation, brake pedal lightly vibrates and a mechanical noise may be heard. This is normal.
SFIA1160E

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
BRC-23
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
C
D
E
G
H
I
J
K
L
MA
B
BRC
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Control Unit Input/Output Signal StandardAFS001SP
REFERENCE VALUE FROM CONSULT-II
CAUTION:
The display shows ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) calculation data, so a normal value
might be displayed even in the event the output circuit (harness) is open or short-circuited.
Monitor item Display contentData monitor
Note: Error inspection
checklist
ConditionReference value in
normal operation
SLCT LVR POSI A/T shift positionP: P position
R: R position
N: N position
D: D position
—
GEAR A/T gear position1: 1st gear
2: 2nd gear
3: 3rd gear
4: 4th gear
5: 5th gear
FR RH SENSOR
FR LH SENSOR
RR RH SENSOR
RR LH SENSORWheel speedVehicle stopped 0 [km/h (MPH)]
BRC-37, "
Inspection 1:
Wheel Sensor System"Vehicle running (Note 1)Almost in accor-
dance with speed-
ometer display
(within ±10 %)
ACCEL POS SIG Open/close condition
of throttle valve (linked
with accelerator pedal).Accelerator pedal not
depressed (ignition switch is
ON)0 %
Communication circuit
between VDC/TCS/ABS
control unit and ECM
Depress accelerator pedal
(ignition switch is ON)0 to 100 %
ENGINE SPEED With engine runningWith engine stopped 0 rpm
EC section
Engine runningAlmost in accor-
dance with
tachometer display
STR ANGLE SIGSteering angle
detected by steering
angle sensorStraight-ahead Approx. 0 degBRC-42, "
Inspection 5:
Steering Angle Sensor
System"Steering wheel turned –756 to 756 deg
YAW RATE SENYaw rate detected by
yaw rate sensorVehicle stopped Approx. 0 d/sBRC-44, "
Inspection 6:
Yaw Rate/Side G-Sen-
sor (2WD model), Yaw
Rate/Side/Decel G-sen-
sor (AWD models) Sys-
tem"
Vehicle running –100 to 100 d/s
SIDE G-SENSORTransverse G detected
by side G-sensorVehicle stopped
Approx. 0 m/s
2BRC-44, "Inspection 6:
Yaw Rate/Side G-Sen-
sor (2WD model), Yaw
Rate/Side/Decel G-sen-
sor (AWD models) Sys-
tem"
Vehicle running
–16.7 to 16.7 m/s2
PRESS SENSORBrake fluid pressure
detected by pressure
sensorWith ignition switch turned ON
and brake pedal releasedApprox. 0 bar
BRC-40, "
Inspection 4:
Pressure Sensor Sys-
tem"With ignition switch turned ON
and brake pedal depressed0 to 170 bar
BATTERY VOLTBattery voltage sup-
plied to ABS actuator
and electric unit (con-
trol unit)Ignition switch ON 10 to 16 VBRC-48, "
Inspection 9:
ABS Actuator and Elec-
tric Unit (Control Unit)
Power Supply and
Ground System"
STOP LAMP SW Brake pedal operationBrake pedal depressed ONBRC-50, "
Inspection 10:
Stop Lamp Switch Sys-
tem"Brake pedal not depressed OFF

BRC-24
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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OFF SWVDC OFF switch
ON/OFF status VDC OFF switch ON
(When VDC OFF indicator
lamp is ON)ON
BRC-53, "VDC OFF
SWITCH"VDC OFF switch OFF
(When VDC OFF indicator
lamp is OFF)OFF
ABS WARN LAMPABS warning lamp ON
condition (Note 2)ABS warning lamp ON ONBRC-37, "
BASIC
INSPECTION 3: ABS
WARNING LAMP, VDC
OFF INDICATOR LAMP,
SLIP INDICATOR LAMP
and BRAKE WARNING
LAMP INSPECTION"
ABS warning lamp OFF OFF
MOTOR RELAYOperation status of
motor and motor relayIgnition switch ON or engine
running (ABS not operated)OFF
BRC-47, "
Inspection 8:
Actuator Motor System"Ignition switch ON or engine
running (ABS operated)ON
ACTUATOR RLYActuator relay opera-
tion statusActuator (solenoid) is active
(“ACTIVE TEST” with CON-
SULT-II)ON
BRC-47, "
Inspection 8:
Actuator Motor System"When actuator relay is inactive
(in fail-safe mode)OFF
OFF LAMPVDC OFF indicator
lamp status (Note 3) When VDC OFF indicator
lamp is ONON
BRC-37, "
BASIC
INSPECTION 3: ABS
WARNING LAMP, VDC
OFF INDICATOR LAMP,
SLIP INDICATOR LAMP
and BRAKE WARNING
LAMP INSPECTION"
When VDC OFF indicator
lamp is OFFOFF
SLIP LAMPSLIP indicator lamp
status (Note 4)When SLIP indicator lamp is
ONON
When SLIP indicator lamp is
OFFOFF
FR LH IN SOL
FR LH OUT SOL
FR RH IN SOL
FR RH OUT SOL
RR RH IN SOL
RR RH OUT SOL
RR LH IN SOL
RR LH OUT SOLSolenoid valve opera-
tionActuator (solenoid) is active
(“ACTIVE TEST” with CON-
SULT-II) and actuator relay is
active (ignition switch ON)ON
BRC-46, "
Inspection 7:
Solenoid and VDC
Change-Over Valve Sys-
tem"
When actuator (solenoid) is
not active or actuator relay is
inactive (in fail-safe mode)OFF
CV1
CV2
SV1
SV2VDC/TCS switch-over
valve statusWhen actuator (switch-over
valve) is active (“ACTIVE
TEST” with CONSULT-II) and
actuator relay is active (ignition
switch ON)ON
When actuator (switch-over
valve) is not active or actuator
relay is inactive (in fail-safe
mode)OFF
DECEL G-SEN
(AWD model)Longitudinal accelera-
tion detected by Decel
G-Sensor [Note 5]Vehicle stopped approx. 0 GBRC-44, "
Inspection 6:
Yaw Rate/Side G-Sen-
sor (2WD model), Yaw
Rate/Side/Decel G-sen-
sor (AWD models) Sys-
tem"
Vehicle running -1.7 to +1.7 G Monitor item Display contentData monitor
Note: Error inspection
checklist
ConditionReference value in
normal operation

BRC-30
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Note 1: After completing repairs of shorted sensor circuit, when turn ignition switch ON, ABS warning lamp
turned on. Check that ABS warning lamp turned off while driving vehicle at approximately 30 km/h (19 MPH)
or more for approximately 1 minute according to self-diagnosis procedure. In addition, if wheel sensor 2 is dis-
played for wheels, check wheel sensor circuit and also check ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)
power voltage.
Note 2: If multiple malfunctions are detected including CAN communication line [U1000], perform diagnosis for
CAN communication line first.
Note 3: “ACTUATOR RLY” on the CONSULT-II self-diagnostic results indicates the malfunction of actuator
relay or circuit. Actuator relay is imbedded in ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit).
DATA MONITOR
Operation Procedure
1. After turning OFF ignition switch, connect CONSULT-II and CONVERTER to data link connector.
CAUTION:
If CONSULT-II is used with no connection of CONSULT-II CONVERTER, malfunctions might be
detected in self-diagnosis depending on control unit which carry out CAN communication.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Touch “START (NISSAN BASED VHCL)”, “ABS”, “DATA MONITOR” in order on the CONSULT-II screen.
If “ABS” is not indicated, go to GI-40, "
CONSULT-II Data Link Connector (DLC) Circuit" .
CAN COMM CIRCUIT
[U1000]

CAN communication line is open or shorted.

ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) internal malfunc-
tion

Battery voltage for EMC is suddenly interrupted for approxi-
mately 0.5 seconds or more.BRC-53, "
Inspection 14:
CAN Communication
System" (Note 2)
BR FLUID LEVEL LOW
[C1155]Brake fluid level drops or circuit between ABS actuator and elec-
tric unit (control unit) and brake fluid level switch is open or
shorted.BRC-51, "
Inspection 11:
Brake Fluid Level Switch
System"
VARIANT CODING
[C1170]V coding is not functioning.ABS actuator and elec-
tric unit (control unit) and
circuit
G - SENSOR (AWD model)
[C1113]Decel G sensor is malfunctioning, or signal line of Decel G sen-
sor is open or shorted.BRC-44, "
Inspection 6:
Yaw Rate/Side G-Sensor
(2WD model), Yaw Rate/
Side/Decel G-sensor
(AWD models) System"
ENGINE SIGNAL 1
[C1130]Based on the signal from ECM, ABS actuator and electric unit
(control unit) judges that engine fuel cut system is malfunction-
ing.–
ENGINE SIGNAL 2
[C1131]Based on the signal from ECM, ABS actuator and electric unit
(control unit) judges that engine ETC system is malfunctioning.–
ENGINE SIGNAL 3
[C1132]Based on the signal from ECM, ABS actuator and electric unit
(control unit) judges that engine CAN system is malfunctioning.–
ENGINE SIGNAL 4
[C1133]Based on the signal from ECM, ABS actuator and electric unit
(control unit) judges that engine torque down system is malfunc-
tioning.–
ENGINE SIGNAL 6
[C1136]Based on the signal from ECM, ABS actuator and electric unit
(control unit) judges that engine control system is malfunctioning.–
ACTUATOR RLY
[C1140] (Note 3)

Actuator solenoid valve relay is ON, even if control unit sends
off signal.

Actuator solenoid valve relay is OFF, even if control unit sends
on signal.BRC-47, "
Inspection 8:
Actuator Motor System"
DECEL G SEN SET (AWD model)
[C1160]Neutral position correction of Decel G -sensor is not finished.BRC-52, "
Inspection 13:
When “DECEL G SEN
SET” Appears on Self-
Diagnosis Results Dis-
play (AWD Model)"
Self-diagnostic item Malfunction detecting condition Check system