2004 INFINITI FX35 control

ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM
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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.
Air Conditioning Cut ControlABS006K9
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
This system improves engine operation when the air conditioner is used.
Under the following conditions, the air conditioner is turned off.

When the accelerator pedal is fully depressed.

When cranking the engine.

At high engine speeds.

When the engine coolant temperature becomes excessively high.

When operating power steering during low engine speed or low vehicle speed.

When engine speed is excessively low.

When refrigerant pressure is excessively low or high.
Fuel Cut Control (at No Load and High Engine Speed)ABS006KA
INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL CHART
*1: This signal is sent to the ECM through CAN communication line.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
If the engine speed is above 1,800 rpm under no load (for example, the shift position is neutral and engine
speed is over 1,800 rpm) fuel will be cut off after some time. The exact time when the fuel is cut off varies
based on engine speed.
Fuel cut will be operated until the engine speed reaches 1,500 rpm, then fuel cut will be cancelled.
Sensor Input Signal to ECM ECM function Actuator
Air conditioner switch*
1Air conditioner ON signal
Air conditioner
cut controlAir conditioner relay Throttle position sensor Throttle position
Accelerator pedal position sensor Accelerator pedal position
Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)Engine speed*
2
Engine coolant temperature sensor Engine coolant temperature
Battery
Battery voltage*
2
Refrigerant pressure sensor Refrigerant pressure
Power steering pressure sensor Power steering operation
Wheel sensor*
1Vehicle speed
Sensor Input Signal to ECM ECM function Actuator
Park/neutral position (PNP) switch Neutral position
Fuel cut con-
trolFuel injector Accelerator pedal position sensor Accelerator pedal position
Engine coolant temperature sensor Engine coolant temperature
Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)Engine speed
Wheel sensor*
1Vehicle speed

EC-36
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ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM
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NOTE:
This function is different from deceleration control listed under “Multiport Fuel Injection (MFI) System”, EC-32
.
CAN communicationABS006KB
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
CAN (Controller Area Network) is a serial communication line for real time application. It is an on-vehicle mul-
tiplex communication line with high data communication speed and excellent error detection ability. Many elec-
tronic control units are equipped onto a vehicle, and each control unit shares information and links with other
control units during operation (not independent). In CAN communication, control units are connected with 2
communication lines (CAN H line, CAN L line) allowing a high rate of information transmission with less wiring.
Each control unit transmits/receives data but selectively reads required data only.
Refer to LAN-6, "
CAN Communication Unit" , about CAN communication for detail.

BASIC SERVICE PROCEDURE
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35. ERASE UNNECESSARY DTC
After this inspection, unnecessary DTC might be displayed.
Erase the stored memory in ECM and TCM. Refer to EC-67, "
HOW TO ERASE EMISSION-RELATED DIAG-
NOSTIC INFORMATION" and AT- 3 9 , "HOW TO ERASE DTC" .
>> GO TO 4.
36. CHECK ECM FUNCTION
1. Substitute another known-good ECM to check ECM function. (ECM may be the cause of an incident, but
this is a rare case.)
2. Perform initialization of IVIS (NATS) system and registration of IVIS (NATS) ignition key IDs. Refer to BL-
208, "ECM Re-communicating Function" .
>> GO TO 4.
Accelerator Pedal Released Position LearningABS006KE
DESCRIPTION
Accelerator Pedal Released Position Learning is an operation to learn the fully released position of the accel-
erator pedal by monitoring the accelerator pedal position sensor output signal. It must be performed each time
harness connector of accelerator pedal position sensor or ECM is disconnected.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Make sure that accelerator pedal is fully released.
2. Turn ignition switch ON and wait at least 2 seconds.
3. Turn ignition switch OFF wait at least 10 seconds.
4. Turn ignition switch ON and wait at least 2 seconds.
5. Turn ignition switch OFF wait at least 10 seconds.
Throttle Valve Closed Position LearningABS006KF
DESCRIPTION
Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning is an operation to learn the fully closed position of the throttle valve by
monitoring the throttle position sensor output signal. It must be performed each time harness connector of
electric throttle control actuator or ECM is disconnected.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Make sure that accelerator pedal is fully released.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Turn ignition switch OFF wait at least 10 seconds.
Make sure that throttle valve moves during above 10 seconds by confirming the operating sound.
Idle Air Volume LearningABS006KG
DESCRIPTION
Idle Air Volume Learning is an operation to learn the idle air volume that keeps each engine within the specific
range. It must be performed under any of the following conditions:

Each time electric throttle control actuator or ECM is replaced.

Idle speed or ignition timing is out of specification.
PREPARATION
Before performing Idle Air Volume Learning, make sure that all of the following conditions are satisfied.
Learning will be cancelled if any of the following conditions are missed for even a moment.

Battery voltage: More than 12.9V (At idle)

Engine coolant temperature: 70 - 100°C (158 - 212°F)

PNP switch: ON

Electric load switch: OFF
(Air conditioner, headlamp, rear window defogger)

ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM
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ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEMPFP:00028
IntroductionABS006KI
The ECM has an on board diagnostic system, which detects malfunctions related to engine sensors or actua-
tors. The ECM also records various emission-related diagnostic information including:
The above information can be checked using procedures listed in the table below.
×: Applicable —: Not applicable
*: When DTC and 1st trip DTC simultaneously appear on the display, they cannot be clearly distinguished from each other.
The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on the instrument panel lights up when the same malfunction is detected
in two consecutive trips (Two trip detection logic), or when the ECM enters fail-safe mode. (Refer to EC-82
.)
Two Trip Detection LogicABS006KJ
When a malfunction is detected for the first time, 1st trip DTC and 1st trip Freeze Frame data are stored in the
ECM memory. The MIL will not light up at this stage. <1st trip>
If the same malfunction is detected again during the next drive, the DTC and Freeze Frame data are stored in
the ECM memory, and the MIL lights up. The MIL lights up at the same time when the DTC is stored. <2nd
trip> The “trip” in the “Two Trip Detection Logic” means a driving mode in which self-diagnosis is performed
during vehicle operation. Specific on board diagnostic items will cause the ECM to light up or blink the MIL,
and store DTC and Freeze Frame data, even in the 1st trip, as shown below.
×: Applicable —: Not applicable
When there is an open circuit on MIL circuit, the ECM cannot warn the driver by lighting MIL up when there is
malfunction on engine control system.
Therefore, when electrical controlled throttle and part of ECM related diagnoses are continuously detected as
NG for 5 trips, ECM warns the driver that engine control system malfunctions and MIL circuit is open by means
of operating fail-safe function.
Emission-related diagnostic information SAE Mode
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Mode 3 of SAE J1979
Freeze Frame data Mode 2 of SAE J1979
System Readiness Test (SRT) code Mode 1 of SAE J1979
1st Trip Diagnostic Trouble Code (1st Trip DTC) Mode 7 of SAE J1979
1st Trip Freeze Frame data
Test values and Test limits Mode 6 of SAE J1979
Calibration ID Mode 9 of SAE J1979
DTC 1st trip DTCFreeze Frame
data1st trip Freeze
Frame dataSRT code Test value
CONSULT-II×× × × ×—
GST×× ×—××
ECM××*— ———
ItemsMIL DTC 1st trip DTC
1st trip 2nd trip
1st trip
displaying2nd trip
displaying1st trip
displaying2nd trip
display-
ing BlinkingLighting
upBlinkingLighting
up
Misfire (Possible three way cata-
lyst damage) — DTC: P0300 -
P0306 is being detected×———— —×—
Misfire (Possible three way cata-
lyst damage) — DTC: P0300 -
P0306 is being detected——×——×——
One trip detection diagnoses
(Refer to EC-15
.)—×——×———
Except above — — —×—××—

ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM
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×*5EC-245
FUEL SYS-LEAN-B1 P0171 0171 — —×EC-256
FUEL SYS-RICH-B1 P0172 0172 — —×EC-265
FUEL SYS-LEAN-B2 P0174 0174 — —×EC-256
FUEL SYS-RICH-B2 P0175 0175 — —×EC-265
FTT SENSOR P0181 0181 — —×EC-273
FTT SEN/CIRCUIT P0182 0182 — —×EC-279
FTT SEN/CIRCUIT P0183 0183 — —×EC-279
TP SEN 1/CIRC P0222 0222 — — —EC-284
TP SEN 1/CIRC P0223 0223 — — —EC-284
MULTI CYL MISFIRE P0300 0300 — —×EC-291
CYL 1 MISFIRE P0301 0301 — —×EC-291
CYL 2 MISFIRE P0302 0302 — —×EC-291
CYL 3 MISFIRE P0303 0303 — —×EC-291
CYL 4 MISFIRE P0304 0304 — —×EC-291
CYL 5 MISFIRE P0305 0305 — —×EC-291
CYL 6 MISFIRE P0306 0306 — —×EC-291
KNOCK SEN/CIRC-B1 P0327 0327 — —×EC-297
KNOCK SEN/CIRC-B1 P0328 0328 — —×EC-297
CKP SEN/CIRCUIT P0335 0335 — —×EC-302
CMP SEN/CIRC-B1 P0340 0340 — —×EC-308
CMP SEN/CIRC-B2 P0345 0345 — —×EC-308
TW CATALYST SYS-B1 P0420 0420××
×*5EC-316
TW CATALYST SYS-B2 P0430 0430××
×*5EC-316
EVAP PURG FLOW/MON P0441 0441××
×*5EC-321
EVAP SMALL LEAK P0442 0442××
×*5EC-326
PURG VOLUME CONT/V P0444 0444 — —×EC-335
PURG VOLUME CONT/V P0445 0445 — —×EC-335
VENT CONTROL VALVE P0447 0447 — —×EC-342
EVAP SYS PRES SEN P0451 0451 — —×EC-349
EVAP SYS PRES SEN P0452 0452 — —×EC-352
EVAP SYS PRES SEN P0453 0453 — —×EC-358
EVAP GROSS LEAK P0455 0455 —×
×*5EC-366
EVAP VERY SML LEAK P0456 0456
×*4××EC-374
FUEL LEV SEN SLOSH P0460 0460 — —×EC-384
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR P0461 0461 — —×EC-386
FUEL LEVL SEN/CIRC P0462 0462 — —×EC-388
FUEL LEVEL SEN/CIRC P0463 0463 — —×EC-388
VEH SPEED SEN/CIRC*7P0500 0500 — —×EC-390
ISC SYSTEM P0506 0506 — —×EC-392
ISC SYSTEM P0507 0507 — —×EC-394
Items
(CONSULT-II screen terms)DTC*
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SRT codeTest value/
Test limit
(GST only)1st trip DTCReference
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GST*
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PW ST P SEN/CIRC P0550 0550 — —×EC-396
ECM P0605 0605 — —× or —EC-401
PNP SW/CIRC P0705 0705 — —×AT- 11 2
ATF TEMP SEN/CIRC P0710 0710 — —×AT-139
VEH SPD SEN/CIR AT*7P0720 0720 — —×AT- 11 6
ENGINE SPEED SIG P0725 0725 — —×AT-121
TCC SOLENOID/CIRC P0740 0740 — —×AT-123
A/T TCC S/V FNCTN P0744 0744 — —×AT-125
L/PRESS SOL/CIRC P0745 0745 — —×AT-127
ECM BACK UP/CIRC P1065 1065 — —×EC-404
I N T / V T I M V / C I R - B 1 P 1111 1111 — —×EC-408
ETC ACTR P1121 1121 — — —EC-415
ETC FUNCTION/CIRC P1122 1122 — — —EC-417
ETC MOT PWR P1124 1124 — — —EC-423
ETC MOT PWR P1126 1126 — — —EC-423
ETC MOT P1128 1128 — — —EC-428
INT/V TIM V/CIR-B2 P1136 1136 — —×EC-408
HO2S1 (B1) P1143 1143××
×*5EC-433
HO2S1 (B1) P1144 1144××
×*5EC-439
HO2S2 (B1) P1146 1146××
×*5EC-446
HO2S2 (B1) P1147 1147××
×*5EC-457
CLOSED LOOP-B1 P1148 1148 — — —EC-468
HO2S1 (B2) P1163 1163××
×*5EC-433
HO2S1 (B2) P1164 1164××
×*5EC-439
HO2S2 (B2) P1166 1166××
×*5EC-446
HO2S2 (B2) P1167 1167××
×*5EC-457
CLOSED LOOP-B2 P1168 1168 — — —EC-468
TCS C/U FUNCTN P1211 1211 — —×EC-470
TCS/CIRC P1212 1212 — —×EC-471
ENG OVER TEMP P1217 1217 — — —EC-472
CTP LEARNING P1225 1225 — —×EC-485
CTP LEARNING P1226 1226 — —×EC-487
SENSOR POWER/CIRC P1229 1229 — — —EC-489
PURG VOLUME CONT/V P1444 1444 — —×EC-494
VENT CONTROL VALVE P1446 1446 — —×EC-502
ASCD SW*8P1564 1564 — — —EC-515, EC-
508
ACC COMMAND VALUE*9P1568 1568 — — —EC-521
ASCD BRAKE SW*8P1572 1572 — — —EC-532, EC-
522
ASCD VHL SPD SEN*8P1574 1574 — — —EC-543, EC-
541
Items
(CONSULT-II screen terms)DTC*
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SRT codeTest value/
Te s t l i m i t
(GST only)1st trip DTCReference
page CONSULT-II
GST*
2ECM*3

ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM
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*1: 1st trip DTC No. is the same as DTC No.
*2: This number is prescribed by SAE J2012.
*3: In Diagnostic Test Mode II (Self-diagnostic results), this number is controlled by NISSAN.
*4: SRT code will not be set if the self-diagnostic result is NG.
*5: This is not displayed with GST.
*6: The troubleshooting for this DTC needs CONSULT-II.
*7: When the fail-safe operations for both self-diagnoses occur at the same time, the MIL illuminates.
*8: For models with ICC or ASCD system.
*9: For models with ICC system.
DTC AND 1ST TRIP DTC
The 1st trip DTC (whose number is the same as the DTC number) is displayed for the latest self-diagnostic
result obtained. If the ECM memory was cleared previously, and the 1st trip DTC did not reoccur, the 1st trip
DTC will not be displayed.
If a malfunction is detected during the 1st trip, the 1st trip DTC is stored in the ECM memory. The MIL will not
light up (two trip detection logic). If the same malfunction is not detected in the 2nd trip (meeting the required
driving pattern), the 1st trip DTC is cleared from the ECM memory. If the same malfunction is detected in the
2nd trip, both the 1st trip DTC and DTC are stored in the ECM memory and the MIL lights up. In other words,
the DTC is stored in the ECM memory and the MIL lights up when the same malfunction occurs in two consec-
utive trips. If a 1st trip DTC is stored and a non-diagnostic operation is performed between the 1st and 2nd
trips, only the 1st trip DTC will continue to be stored. For malfunctions that blink or light up the MIL during the
1st trip, the DTC and 1st trip DTC are stored in the ECM memory.
Procedures for clearing the DTC and the 1st trip DTC from the ECM memory are described in EC-67, "
HOW
TO ERASE EMISSION-RELATED DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION" .
For malfunctions in which 1st trip DTCs are displayed, refer to EC-54, "
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.
NATS MALFUNCTIONP1610 -
P16151610 - 1615 — —×EC-68
TP SEN/CIRC A/T P1705 1705 — — —AT- 1 3 6
P-N POS SW/CIRCUIT P1706 1706 — —×EC-545
TURBINE REV S/CIRC P1716 1716 — —×AT- 1 4 3
A/T INTERLOCK P1730 1730 — — —AT- 1 4 7
I/C SOLENOID/CIRC P1752 1752 — — —AT- 1 5 2
I/C SOLENOID FNCTN P1754 1754 — — —AT- 1 5 4
FR/B SOLENOID/CIRC P1757 1757 — — —AT- 1 5 6
FR/B SOLENOID/CIRC P1759 1759 — — —AT- 1 5 8
D/C SOLENOID/CIRC P1762 1762 — — —AT- 1 6 0
D/C SOLENOID FNCTN P1764 1764 — — —AT- 1 6 2
HLR/C SOL/CIRC P1767 1767 — — —AT- 1 6 4
HLR/C SOL FNCTN P1769 1769 — — —AT- 1 6 6
LC/B SOLENOID/CIRC P1772 1772 — — —AT- 1 6 8
LC/B SOLENOID FNCT P1774 1774 — — —AT- 1 7 0
BRAKE SW/CIRCUIT P1805 1805 — —×EC-550
APP SEN 1/CIRC P2122 2122 — — —EC-555
APP SEN 1/CIRC P2123 2123 — — —EC-555
APP SEN 2/CIRC P2127 2127 — — —EC-562
APP SEN 2/CIRC P2128 2128 — — —EC-562
TP SENSOR P2135 2135 — — —EC-569
APP SENSOR P2138 2138 — — —EC-576
Items
(CONSULT-II screen terms)DTC*
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SRT codeTest value/
Test limit
(GST only)1st trip DTCReference
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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-78, "
WORK FLOW" . Then perform DTC Confir-
mation 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-113, "
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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