2004 INFINITI FX35 Engine

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
BRC-37
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
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BASIC INSPECTION 3: ABS WARNING LAMP, VDC OFF INDICATOR LAMP, SLIP INDICATOR
LAMP AND BRAKE WARNING LAMP INSPECTION
1. Make sure ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp (when VDC OFF switch is OFF), and SLIP indica-
tor lamp turns on approximately 2 second, and brake warning lamp turns on when ignition switch is turned
ON. If they do not, check VDC OFF indicator lamp and then VDC OFF switch. Refer to BRC-53, "
VDC
OFF SWITCH" . Check CAN communications. Refer to “CAN Communication Inspection”. If there are no
errors with VDC OFF switch and CAN communication system, check combination meter. Refer to DI-4,
"COMBINATION METERS" .
2. Make sure ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp, SLIP indicator lamp turn off approximately 2 sec-
ond after turn ignition switch ON, and brake warning lamp turns off after engine starts. If lamps do not turn
off, perform self-diagnosis.
3. With engine running, make sure VDC OFF indicator lamp turns on and off when VDC OFF switch is
turned ON and OFF. If indicator lamp status does not correspond to switch operation, check the VDC OFF
switch system. Refer to BRC-53, "
VDC OFF SWITCH" .
4. Make sure ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp, and SLIP indicator lamp turn off 2 seconds after
engine is started. If ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp, and SLIP indicator lamp have not turned
off 10 seconds after engine has been started, perform self-diagnosis of ABS actuator and electric unit
(control unit).
5. After performing the self-diagnosis, be sure to erase the error memory. Refer to BRC-27, "
SELF-DIAGNO-
SIS" .
CAUTION:
Brake warning lamp turns on when parking brake is operated (switch on) and brake fluid level
switch is activated (leak of brake fluid).
Inspection 1: Wheel Sensor SystemAFS001ST
DTC C1101-C1108
After using the CONSULT-II SELF-DIAG RESULTS to determine the location of the malfunctioning wheel sen-
sor, check all areas to determine the component to be replaced.
CAUTION:

Do not measure the resistance value and also voltage between sensor terminal with tester etc.,
because sensor is an active sensor.

Do not expand terminal of connector with a tester terminal stick, when it does the inspection with
tester.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. CHECK TIRE
Check air pressure, wear and size.
Are air pressure, wear, and size within the standard values?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Adjust air pressure, or replace tire.
2. CHECK SENSOR AND SENSOR ROTOR

Check the condition of the sensor mount (for looseness, etc.).

Check the surface of front sensor rotor rubber for damage.

Check rear sensor rotor for damage.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Repair sensor mount or replace sensor rotor.

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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5. CHECK WHEEL SENSOR HARNESS
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect malfunctioning wheel
sensor connector E46 (FR-LH), E33 (FR-RH) or B69 (RR) and
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector.
2. Check continuity between terminals. (Also check the continuity
when steering wheel is turned right and left and when sensor
harness inside wheel well is moved.)
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG >> Repair or replace harness and connector that have malfunction.
6. CHECK WHEEL SENSOR
1. Replace wheel sensor that resulted in malfunction by self-diagnosis.
2. Reconnect connectors, drive vehicle at 30 km/h (19 MPH) or more for approximately 1 minute, and then
perform self-diagnosis.
Is above displayed on self-diagnosis display?
OK >> Wheel sensor has malfunction.
NG >>

Replace ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit).

Perform to self-diagnosis again, and make sure that the result shows “NO DTC IS DETECTED.
FURTHER TESTING MAY BE REQUIRED”.
Inspection 2: Engine SystemAFS001SU
DTC C1130-C1133, C1136
SFIA1186E
Power system Signal system Ground system
WheelABS actuator
and electric unit
(control unit)
harness con-
nector E56Wheel sensor
harness con-
nector E46,
E33 or B69ABS actuator
and electric unit
(control unit)
harness con-
nector E56Wheel sensor
harness con-
nector E46,
E33 or B69ABS actuator and
electric unit (con-
trol unit) harness
connector E56
(signal)ABS actuator
and electric unit
(control unit)
harness con-
nector E56
(ground)
Front RH (E33) 34 (W) 1 (W) 33 (B) 2 (B) 33 (B), 34 (W)
16 (B), 47 (B) Front LH (E46) 45 (R) 1 (R) 46 (G) 2 (G) 45 (R), 46 (G)
Rear RH (B69) 43 (Y) 1 (Y) 42 (BR) 2 (BR) 43 (Y), 42 (BR)
Rear LH (B69) 36 (L) 3 (L) 37 (P) 4 (P) 36 (L), 37 (P)
Power system : Continuity should exist.
Signal system : Continuity should exist.
Ground system : Continuity should not exist.

BRC-40
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
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INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
Check the self-diagnostic results.
Is the above displayed in the self-diagnosis display items?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> INSPECTION END
2. CHECK ENGINE SYSTEM
1. Perform an ECM self-diagnosis and repair or replace malfunctioning items. Re-perform ECM self-diagno-
sis.
2. Re-perform ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) self-diagnosis.
OK or NG
OK >> INSPECTION END
NG >> Repair or replace malfunctioning items. Re-perform the self-diagnosis.
Inspection 3: VDC/TCS/ABS Control Unit SystemAFS001SV
DTC C1110
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
Check the self-diagnostic results.
Is the above displayed in the self-diagnosis display items?
YES >> Replace ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit). Re-perform the self-diagnosis.
NO >> INSPECTION END
Inspection 4: Pressure Sensor SystemAFS001SW
DTC C1142
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
Check the self-diagnostic results.
Is the above displayed in the self-diagnosis display items?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> INSPECTION END
Self-diagnostic results
ENGINE SIGNAL 1
ENGINE SIGNAL 2
ENGINE SIGNAL 3
ENGINE SIGNAL 4
ENGINE SIGNAL 6
Self-diagnostic results
CONTROLLER FAILURE
Self-diagnostic results
PRESS SEN CIRCUIT

BRC-44
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
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5. PERFORM DATA MONITOR
1. Connect steering angle sensor and ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connectors.
2. Perform “DATA MONITOR” of the “STEERING ANGLE SIGNAL” to check if the status is normal.
OK or NG
OK >> Re-perform ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) self-diagnosis.
NG >> Replace steering angle sensor and adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-
6, "Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .
Inspection 6: Yaw Rate/Side G-Sensor (2WD model), Yaw Rate/Side/Decel G-
sensor (AWD models) System
AFS001SY
DTC C1145, C1146, C1113
CAUTION:
Sudden turns (such as spin turns, acceleration turns), drifting, etc. May cause the G-sensor system
indicate a malfunction. However, this is not a malfunction, if normal operation can be resumed after
restarting engine.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
Check the self-diagnostic results.
CAUTION:
When on a turntable, such as at a parking structure entrance, or when on a moving object with engine
running, VDC OFF indicator lamp might turn on and self-diagnosis using CONSULT-II the yaw rate sen-
sor system might be displayed, but in this case there is no malfunction in yaw rate sensor system. As
soon as vehicle leaves turntable or moving object, restart engine to return the system to normal.
Is the above displayed in the self-diagnosis display items?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> INSPECTION END
2. CHECK CONNECTOR
1. Disconnect G-sensor connector and ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector and check ter-
minals for deformation, disconnection, looseness, and so on. If any malfunction is found, repair or replace
terminal.
2. Reconnect connectors and re-perform a ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) self-diagnosis.
OK or NG
OK >> Connector terminal contact is loose, damaged, open or shorted.
NG >> GO TO 3.
Steering condition Data monitor
Straight-ahead -3.5 deg - +3.5 deg
Turn wheel to the right by 90°. Approx. -90 deg
Turn wheel to the left by 90°. Approx. +90 deg
Self-diagnostic results
YAW RATE SENSOR
SIDE G-SEN CIRCUIT
G-SENSOR (AWD model)

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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3. CHECK ABS ACTUATOR AND ELECTRIC UNIT (CONTROL UNIT) POWER SUPPLY (1)
1. Disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector.
2. Turn ignition switch OFF. Check voltage between ABS actuator
and electric unit (control unit) harness connector E56 and
ground.
3. Turn ignition switch ON (but do not start engine). Check voltage
between ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) harness
connector E56 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> GO TO 5.
4. CHECK ABS ACTUATOR AND ELECTRIC UNIT (CONTROL UNIT) GROUND SYSTEM
Check ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) ground system.
OK or NG
OK >> Perform ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) self-
diagnosis again.
NG >> Repair or replace harness or connectors.
5. CHECK ABS ACTUATOR AND ELECTRIC UNIT (CONTROL UNIT) POWER SUPPLY (2)
1. Check fuse 10A (terminal 4) and 30A (terminal 32).
2. Turn ignition switch OFF and check continuity between battery
positive terminal and ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)
harness connector E56.
OK or NG
OK >> Check for non-standard conditions in battery (terminal
looseness, low voltage, etc.) and alternator.
NG >>

Replace fuse 10A or 30A.

Open or short in harness. ABS actuator and electric
unit (control unit)
(Harness connector E56)GroundVoltage (V)
(Approx.)
32 (R) — 12 V
ABS actuator and electric
unit (control unit)
(Harness connector E56)GroundVoltage (V)
(Approx.)
4 (G) — 12 V
SFIA1200E
ABS actuator and electric
unit (control unit)
(Harness connector E56)Ground Continuity
16 (B) — Yes
SFIA1434E
ABS actuator and elec-
tric unit (control unit)
(Harness connector E56)Battery positive
terminalContinuity
4 (G), 32 (R) — Yes
SFIA1435E

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Symptom 5: Pedal Vibration or ABS Operation Sound OccursAFS001TB
CAUTION:
Under the following conditions, when brake pedal is lightly depressed (just place a foot on it), ABS is
activated and vibration is felt. However, this is normal.

When shifting gears

When driving on slippery road

During cornering at high speed

When passing over bumps or grooves

When pulling away just after starting engine [at approximately 10 km/h (6MPH) or higher]
1. SYMPTOM CHECK 1
Check if pedal vibration or operation sound occurs when engine is started.
OK or NG
OK >> Perform self-diagnosis. Refer to BRC-27, "SELF-DIAGNOSIS" .
NG >> GO TO 2.
2. SYMPTOM CHECK 2
Check symptom when electrical component (headlamps, etc.) switches are operated.
Does the symptom occur when the electrical component (head lamp, etc.) switches are operated?
YES >> Check if there is a radio, antenna, antenna lead wire, or wiring close to ABS actuator and electric
unit (control unit) (or its wiring), and if there is, move it farther away.
NO >> GO TO symptom 1 “Step 2”. Refer to BRC-53, "
Symptom 1: Excessive ABS Function Operation
Frequency" .
Symptom 6: Vehicle Jerks During VDC/TCS/ABS ControlAFS001TC
1. CHECK ENGINE SPEED SIGNAL
Perform CONSULT-II “DATA MONITOR” to check engine speed.
Is engine speed at idle 400 rpm or higher?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> GO TO 2.
2. ABS WARNING LAMP DISPLAY CHECK
Make sure warning lamp turns off approximately 2 sec. After turn ignition switch ON or when driving.
OK or NG
OK >> System is normal.
NG >> GO TO 3.
3. CHECK ECM SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
Perform ECM self-diagnosis.
Are self-diagnosis items displayed?
YES >> Check the corresponding items. Refer to EC-77, "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS" (VQ35DE), EC-726,
"TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS" (VK45DE) in “Engine Control (EC section)”.
NO >> GO TO 4.
4. CHECK A/T SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
Perform A/T self-diagnosis.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Check the corresponding items. Refer toAT- 4 2 , "
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS" in “A/T”.

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ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
B ENGINE
CONTENTS
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ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
VQ35DE
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 3
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” .................................................................. 3
Precautions for Liquid Gasket .................................. 3
REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET SEALING .......... 3
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE ..... 3
PREPARATION ........................................................... 5
Special Service Tools ............................................... 5
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 6
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS .......................... 7
Troubleshooting Chart .............................................. 7
COOLING SYSTEM .................................................... 9
Cooling Circuit .......................................................... 9
System Drawing ..................................................... 10
ENGINE COOLANT ...................................................11
Inspection ................................................................ 11
LEVEL CHECK .................................................... 11
CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAKS .... 11
Changing Engine Coolant ....................................... 11
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT .......................... 11
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT ........................ 12
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM ......................... 13
RADIATOR ................................................................ 14
Removal and Installation ........................................ 14
REMOVAL ........................................................... 14
INSTALLATION ................................................... 15
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............... 15
Checking Radiator Cap .......................................... 15
Checking Radiator .................................................. 16
RADIATOR (ALUMINUM TYPE) .............................. 17
Disassembly and Assembly ................................... 17
PREPARATION ................................................... 17
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 17
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 18
INSPECTION ...................................................... 20
COOLING FAN ......................................................... 21
Removal and Installation ........................................ 21
REMOVAL ........................................................... 21INSTALLATION ................................................... 21
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 21
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 21
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 21
WATER PUMP .......................................................... 22
Removal and Installation ........................................ 22
REMOVAL ........................................................... 22
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 24
INSTALLATION ................................................... 24
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 25
WATER INLET AND THERMOSTAT ASSEMBLY .... 26
Removal and Installation ........................................ 26
REMOVAL ........................................................... 26
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 27
INSTALLATION ................................................... 27
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 27
WATER OUTLET AND WATER PIPING ................... 28
Removal and Installation ........................................ 28
REMOVAL ........................................................... 28
INSTALLATION ................................................... 28
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 28
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 29
Standard and Limit .................................................. 29
ENGINE COOLANT CAPACITY (APPROXI-
MATE) .................................................................. 29
THERMOSTAT .................................................... 29
RADIATOR .......................................................... 29
VK45DE
PRECAUTIONS ........................................................ 30
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” ................................................................. 30
PREPARATION ......................................................... 31
Special Service Tools ............................................. 31
Commercial Service Tools ...................................... 31
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS ........................ 32
Troubleshooting Chart ............................................ 32

CO-2Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45 COOLING SYSTEM .................................................. 34
Cooling Circuit ........................................................ 34
System Drawing ..................................................... 35
ENGINE COOLANT .................................................. 36
Inspection ............................................................... 36
LEVEL CHECK .................................................... 36
LEAK CHECK ...................................................... 36
Changing Engine Coolant ....................................... 36
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT .......................... 36
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT ......................... 37
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM ......................... 38
RADIATOR ................................................................ 39
Removal and Installation ........................................ 39
REMOVAL ........................................................... 39
INSTALLATION .................................................... 41
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 41
Checking Radiator Cap .......................................... 41
Checking Radiator .................................................. 41
RADIATOR (ALUMINUM TYPE) ............................... 43
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 43
PREPARATION ................................................... 43
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 43
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 44
INSPECTION ....................................................... 46
COOLING FAN .......................................................... 47
Removal and Installation (Crankshaft Driven Type) ... 47
REMOVAL ........................................................... 47
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ........................ 47INSTALLATION .................................................... 47
Removal and Installation (Motor Driven Type) ........ 48
REMOVAL ............................................................ 48
INSTALLATION .................................................... 48
Disassembly and Assembly (Motor Driven Type) ... 48
DISASSEMBLY .................................................... 48
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 48
ASSEMBLY .......................................................... 48
WATER PUMP ........................................................... 49
Removal and Installation ......................................... 49
REMOVAL ............................................................ 49
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ........................ 49
INSTALLATION .................................................... 50
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 50
THERMOSTAT AND WATER CONTROL VALVE ..... 51
Removal and Installation ......................................... 51
REMOVAL ............................................................ 51
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ........................ 52
INSTALLATION .................................................... 52
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 53
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 54
Standard and Limit .................................................. 54
ENGINE COOLANT CAPACITY (APPROXI-
MATE) .................................................................. 54
RADIATOR ........................................................... 54
THERMOSTAT ..................................................... 54
WATER CONTROL VALVE .................................. 54