2004 INFINITI FX35 air intake

ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM
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Multiport Fuel Injection (MFI) SystemABS00BZ6
INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL CHART
*1: This sensor is not used to control the engine system under normal conditions.
*2: This signal is sent to the ECM through CAN communication line.
*3: ECM determines the start signal status by the signals of engine speed and battery voltage.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The amount of fuel injected from the fuel injector is determined by the ECM. The ECM controls the length of
time the valve remains open (injection pulse duration). The amount of fuel injected is a program value in the
ECM memory. The program value is preset by engine operating conditions. These conditions are determined
by input signals (for engine speed and intake air) from both the crankshaft position sensor (POS), camshaft
position sensor (PHASE) and the mass air flow sensor.
VARIOUS FUEL INJECTION INCREASE/DECREASE COMPENSATION
In addition, the amount of fuel injected is compensated to improve engine performance under various operat-
ing conditions as listed below.


During warm-up

When starting the engine

During acceleration

Hot-engine operation

When selector lever is changed from N to D

High-load, high-speed operation


During deceleration

During high engine speed operation
Sensor Input signal to ECM ECM function Actuator
Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
Engine speed*
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Piston position
Fuel injection
& mixture ratio
controlFuel injector Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)
Mass air flow sensor Amount of intake air
Engine coolant temperature sensor Engine coolant temperature
Heated oxygen sensor 1 Density of oxygen in exhaust gas
Throttle position sensor Throttle position
Accelerator pedal position sensor Accelerator pedal position
Park/neutral position (PNP) switch Gear position
Knock sensor Engine knocking condition
Battery
Battery voltage*
3
Power steering pressure sensor Power steering operation
Heated oxygen sensor 2*
1Density of oxygen in exhaust gas
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)*
2VDC/TCS operation command
Air conditioner switch*
2Air conditioner operation
Wheel sensor*
2Vehicle speed

ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM
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FUEL INJECTION TIMING
Two types of systems are used.
Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection System
Fuel is injected into each cylinder during each engine cycle according to the firing order. This system is used
when the engine is running.
Simultaneous Multiport Fuel Injection System
Fuel is injected simultaneously into all eight cylinders twice each engine cycle. In other words, pulse signals of
the same width are simultaneously transmitted from the ECM.
The eight injectors will then receive the signals two times for each engine cycle.
This system is used when the engine is being started and/or if the fail-safe system (CPU) is operating.
FUEL SHUT-OFF
Fuel to each cylinder is cut off during deceleration or operation of the engine at excessively high speeds.
Electronic Ignition (EI) SystemABS00BZ7
INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL CHART
*1: This signal is sent to the ECM through CAN communication line.
*2: ECM determines the start signal status by the signals of engine speed and battery voltage.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The ignition timing is controlled by the ECM to maintain the best air-
fuel ratio for every running condition of the engine. The ignition tim-
ing data is stored in the ECM. This data forms the map shown.
The ECM receives information such as the injection pulse width and
camshaft position sensor signal. Computing this information, ignition
signals are transmitted to the power transistor.
e.g., N: 1,800 rpm, Tp: 1.50 msec
A °BTDC
During the following conditions, the ignition timing is revised by the
ECM according to the other data stored in the ECM.

At starting

During warm-up
PBIB0122E
Sensor Input signal to ECM ECM function Actuator
Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
Engine speed*
2
Piston position
Ignition timing
controlPower transistor Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)
Mass air flow sensor Amount of intake air
Engine coolant temperature sensor Engine coolant temperature
Throttle position sensor Throttle position
Accelerator pedal position sensor Accelerator pedal position
Knock sensor Engine knocking
Park/neutral position (PNP) switch Gear position
Battery
Battery voltage*
2
Wheel sensor*1Vehicle speed
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At idle

At low battery voltage

During acceleration
The knock sensor retard system is designed only for emergencies. The basic ignition timing is programmed
within the anti-knocking zone, if recommended fuel is used under dry conditions. The retard system does not
operate under normal driving conditions. If engine knocking occurs, the knock sensor monitors the condition.
The signal is transmitted to the ECM. The ECM retards the ignition timing to eliminate the knocking condition.
Nissan Torque Demand (NTD) Control SystemABS00BZ8
INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL CHART
*: This signal is sent to the ECM through CAN communication line.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
NTD control system decides the target traction based on the accelerator operation status and the current driv-
ing condition. It then selects the engine torque target by correcting running resistance and atmospheric pres-
sure, and controlling the power-train. Using electric throttle control actuator, it achieves the engine torque
development target which corresponds linearly to the driver's accelerator operation.
Running resistance correction control compares the engine torque estimate value, measured vehicle acceler-
ation, and running resistance on a flat road, and estimates vehicle weight gain and running resistance varia-
tion caused by slopes to correct the engine torque estimate value.
Atmospheric pressure correction control compares the engine torque estimate value from the airflow rate and
the target engine torque for the target traction, and estimates variation of atmospheric pressure to correct the
target engine torque. This system achieves powerful driving without reducing engine performance in the prac-
tical speed range in mountains and high-altitude areas.
Sensor Input signal to ECM ECM function Actuator
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)
Crankshaft position sensor (POS)Engine speed
NTD controlElectric throttle con-
trol actuator and fuel
injector Mass air flow sensor Amount of intake air
Engine coolant temperature sensor Engine coolant temperature
Throttle position sensor Throttle position
Accelerator pedal position sensor Accelerator pedal position
Park/Neutral position (PNP) switch Gear position
Power steering pressure sensor Power steering operation
Battery Battery voltage
TCM (CAN communication) A/T control signal
Air conditioner switch* Air conditioner operation
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)* VDC/TCS/ABS operation
Wheel sensor* Vehicle speed
Electrical load* Electrical load signal

BASIC SERVICE PROCEDURE
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Idle Speed/Ignition Timing/Idle Mixture Ratio AdjustmentABS00BZD
PREPARATION
1. Make sure that the following parts are in good order.

Battery

Ignition system

Engine oil and coolant levels

Fuses

ECM harness connector

Va c u u m h o s e s

Air intake system
(Oil filler cap, oil level gauge, etc.)

Fuel pressure

Engine compression

Throttle valve

Evaporative emission system
2. On air conditioner equipped models, checks should be carried out while the air conditioner is OFF.
3. On automatic transmission equipped models, when checking idle rpm, ignition timing and mixture ratio,
checks should be carried out while shift lever is in N position.
4. When measuring CO percentage, insert probe more than 40 cm (15.7 in) into tail pipe.
5. Turn OFF headlamp, heater blower, rear window defogger.
6. Keep front wheels pointed straight ahead.

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ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM
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For malfunctions in which 1st trip DTCs are displayed, refer to EC-704, "EMISSION-RELATED DIAGNOSTIC
INFORMATION ITEMS" . These items are required by legal regulations to continuously monitor the system/
component. In addition, the items monitored non-continuously are also displayed on CONSULT-II.
1st trip DTC is specified in Mode 7 of SAE J1979. 1st trip DTC detection occurs without lighting up the MIL and
therefore does not warn the driver of a malfunction. However, 1st trip DTC detection will not prevent the vehi-
cle from being tested, for example during Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) tests.
When a 1st trip DTC is detected, check, print out or write down and erase (1st trip) DTC and Freeze Frame
data as specified in Work Flow procedure Step II, refer to EC-727, "
WORK FLOW" . Then perform DTC Con-
firmation Procedure or Overall Function Check to try to duplicate the malfunction. If the malfunction is dupli-
cated, the item requires repair.
How to Read DTC and 1st Trip DTC
DTC and 1st trip DTC can be read by the following methods.
With CONSULT-II
With GST
CONSULT-II or GST (Generic Scan Tool) Examples: P0340, P1148, P1706, etc.
These DTCs are prescribed by SAE J2012.
(CONSULT-II also displays the malfunctioning component or system.)
No Tools
The number of blinks of the MIL in the Diagnostic Test Mode II (Self-Diagnostic Results) indicates the DTC.
Example: 0340, 1148, 1706, etc.
These DTCs are controlled by NISSAN.

1st trip DTC No. is the same as DTC No.

Output of a DTC indicates a malfunction. However, GST or the Diagnostic Test Mode II do not indi-
cate whether the malfunction is still occurring or has occurred in the past and has returned to nor-
mal. CONSULT-II can identify malfunction status as shown below. Therefore, using CONSULT-II (if
available) is recommended.
A sample of CONSULT-II display for DTC and 1st trip DTC is shown below. DTC or 1st trip DTC of a malfunc-
tion is displayed in “SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS” mode of CONSULT-II. Time data indicates how many
times the vehicle was driven after the last detection of a DTC.
If the DTC is being detected currently, the time data will be [0].
If a 1st trip DTC is stored in the ECM, the time data will be [1t].
FREEZE FRAME DATA AND 1ST TRIP FREEZE FRAME DATA
The ECM records the driving conditions such as fuel system status, calculated load value, engine coolant tem-
perature, short term fuel trim, long term fuel trim, engine speed, vehicle speed, base fuel schedule and intake
air temperature at the moment a malfunction is detected.
Data which are stored in the ECM memory, along with the 1st trip DTC, are called 1st trip freeze frame data.
The data, stored together with the DTC data, are called freeze frame data and displayed on CONSULT-II or
GST. The 1st trip freeze frame data can only be displayed on the CONSULT-II screen, not on the GST. For
details, see EC-764, "
Freeze Frame Data and 1st Trip Freeze Frame Data" .
Only one set of freeze frame data (either 1st trip freeze frame data or freeze frame data) can be stored in the
ECM. 1st trip freeze frame data is stored in the ECM memory along with the 1st trip DTC. There is no priority
for 1st trip freeze frame data and it is updated each time a different 1st trip DTC is detected. However, once
freeze frame data (2nd trip detection/MIL on) is stored in the ECM memory, 1st trip freeze frame data is no
longer stored. Remember, only one set of freeze frame data can be stored in the ECM. The ECM has the fol-
lowing priorities to update the data.
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Priority Detected items (DTC)
1

U1000 U1001 CAN communication line

P0101 P0102 P0103 P1102 Mass air flow sensor

P0112 P0113 P0127 Intake air temperature sensor

P0117 P0118 P0125 Engine coolant temperature sensor

P0122 P0123 P0222 P0223 P1225 P1226 P2135 Throttle position sensor

P0128 Thermostat function

P0181 P0182 P0183 Fuel tank temperature sensor

P0327 P0328 P0332 P0333 Knock sensor

P0335 Crankshaft position sensor (POS)

P0340 Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)

P0460 P0461 P0462 P0463 Fuel level sensor

P0500 Vehicle speed sensor

P0605 ECM

P0705 Park/Neutral position (PNP) switch

P1229 Sensor power supply

P1610 - P1615 NATS

P1706 Park/Neutral position (PNP) switch

P2122 P2123 P2127 P2128 P2138 Accelerator pedal position sensor

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Fail-safe ChartABS00BZQ
When the DTC listed below is detected, the ECM enters fail-safe mode and the MIL lights up.
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P0031P0032 P0051 P0052 Heated oxygen sensor 1 heater

P0037 P0038 P0057 P0058 Heated oxygen sensor 2 heater

P0132 P0133 P0134 P0152 P0153 P0154 P1143 P1144 P1163 P1164 Heated oxygen sensor 1

P0138 P0139 P0158 P0159 P1146 P1147 P1166 P1167 Heated oxygen sensor 2

P0441 EVAP control system purge flow monitoring

P0444 P0445 P1444 EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve

P0447 P1446 EVAP canister vent control valve

P0451 P0452 P0453 EVAP control system pressure sensor

P0550 Power steering pressure sensor

P0710 P0720 P0740 P0744 P0745 P1716 P1720 P1730 P1752 P1754 P1757 P1759 P1762 P1764 P1767 P1769
P1772 P1774 A/T related sensors, solenoid valves and switches

P1065 ECM power supply

P 1111 P 1136 Intake valve timing control solenoid valve

P1122 Electric throttle control function

P1124 P1126 P1128 Electric throttle control actuator

P1140 P1145 Intake valve timing control position sensor

P1217 Engine over temperature (OVERHEAT)

P1805 Brake switch
3

P0011 P0021 Intake valve timing control

P0171 P0172 P0174 P0175 Fuel injection system function

P0300 - P0308 Misfire

P0420 P0430 Three way catalyst function

P0442 P0456 EVAP control system (SMALL LEAK, VERY SMALL LEAK)

P0455 EVAP control system (GROSS LEAK)

P0506 P0507 Idle speed control system

P1121 Electric throttle control actuator

P1148 P1168 Closed loop control

P1211 TCS control unit

P1212 TCS communication line

P1564 ICC steering switch/ASCD steering switch

P1568 ICC command value

P1572 ICC brake switch/ASCD brake switch

P1574 ICC vehicle speed sensor/ASCD vehicle speed sensor

P1780 Shift change signal Priority Detected items (DTC)
DTC No. Detected items Engine operating condition in fail-safe mode
P0102
P0103
P1102Mass air flow sensor circuit Engine speed will not rise more than 2,400 rpm due to the fuel cut.

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.
(continued on next page)Power steering pressure sensor circuit 2 3 3EC-1052
ECM 22333333333EC-1057,
EC-1060
Intake valve timing control solenoid valve cir-
cuit32 13223 3EC-1070
PNP switch circuit 3 3 3 3 3EC-1211
Refrigerant pressure sensor circuit 2 3 3 4EC-1287
Electrical load signal circuit 3EC-1292
Air conditioner circuit223333333 3 2AT C - 4 0
VIAS control solenoid valve circuit 1EC-1254
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) 4EC-1140
SYMPTOM
Reference
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HARD/NO START/RESTART (EXCP. HA)
ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER/POOR ACCELERATION
HIGH IDLE/LOW IDLE
ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING
IDLING VIBRATION
SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE
OVERHEATS/WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
BATTERY DEAD (UNDER CHARGE)
Warranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM HA