2005 INFINITI FX35 warning

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION BRC-9
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When starting engine, or just after starting vehicle, brake pedal may vibrate or motor operating noises
may be heard from engine compartment. This is a normal status of operation check.

Stopping distance may be longer than that of vehicles without ABS when vehicle drives on rough, gravel,
or snow-covered (fresh, deep snow) roads.
EBD FunctionAFS001SF

Electronic brake distributor is a function that detects subtle slippages between front and rear wheels dur-
ing braking, and it improves handling stability by electronically controlling the brake fluid pressure which
results in reduced rear wheel slippage.

In case of electrical system malfunction, the fail-safe function is activated, EBD and ABS becomes inoper-
ative, and ABS warning lamp and brake warning lamp are turned on.

Electrical system diagnosis by CONSULT-II is available.

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

When starting engine, or just after starting vehicle, brake pedal may vibrate or motor operating noises
may be heard from engine compartment. This is a normal status of operation check.

Stopping distance may be longer than that of vehicles without EBD when vehicle drives on rough, gravel,
or snow-covered (fresh, deep snow) roads.
Fail-Safe FunctionAFS001SG
VDC / TCS SYSTEM
In case of malfunction in the VDC/TCS system, VDC OFF indicator lamp and SLIP indicator lamp are turned
on, and the condition of vehicle is the same as the condition of vehicles without VDC/TCS system. In case of
malfunction in the VDC/TCS system, the ABS control continues to operate normally without VDC/TCS control.
CAUTION:
If the fail-safe function is activated, then perform the self-diagnosis for VDC/TCS/ABS control system.
ABS, EBD SYSTEM
In case of electrical malfunctions with the ABS, ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp and SLIP indica-
tor lamp will turn on. In case of electrical malfunctions with the EBD, brake warning lamp, ABS warning lamp,
VDC OFF indicator lamp and SLIP indicator lamp will turn on. Simultaneously, the VDC/TCS/ABS become one
of the following conditions of the fail-safe function.
1. For malfunction of ABS, only the EBD is activated and the condition of vehicle is the same condition of vehicles without TCS/ABS system.
2. For malfunction of EBD, EBD and ABS become inoperative, and the condition of vehicle is the same as the condition of vehicles without TCS/ABS, EBD system.
NOTE:
In condition 1 described above, an ABS self-diagnosis sound may be heard. That is a normal condition
because a self-diagnosis for “Ignition switch ON” and “The first starting” are being performed.

BRC-24
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
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OFF SW VDC 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 LAMP ABS warning lamp ON
condition (Note 2) ABS warning lamp ON ON
BRC-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 RELAY Operation status of
motor and motor relay Ignition switch ON or engine
running (ABS not operated) OFF
BRC-47, "
Inspection 8:
Actuator Motor Circuit"Ignition switch ON or engine
running (ABS operated) ON
ACTUATOR RLY Actuator relay opera-
tion status Actuator (solenoid) is active
(“ACTIVE TEST” with CON-
SULT-II) ON
BRC-47, "
Inspection 8:
Actuator Motor Circuit"When actuator relay is inactive
(in fail-safe mode) OFF
OFF LAMP VDC OFF indicator
lamp status (Note 3) When VDC OFF indicator
lamp is ON ON
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 OFF OFF
SLIP LAMP SLIP indicator lamp
status (Note 4) When SLIP indicator lamp is
ON ON
When SLIP indicator lamp is
OFF OFF
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 SOL Solenoid valve opera-
tion Actuator (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 Cir-
cuit"
When actuator (solenoid) is
not active or actuator relay is
inactive (in fail-safe mode) OFF
CV1
CV2
SV1
SV2 VDC/TCS switch-over
valve status When 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 Longitudinal accelera-
tion detected by Decel
G sensor [Note 5] Vehicle stopped approx. 0 G
BRC-44, "
Inspection 6:
Yaw Rate/Side G Sensor
(2WD Model), Yaw Rate/
Side/Decel G sensor
(AWD Models) Circuit"
Vehicle running -1.7 to +1.7 G
Monitor item Display content
Data monitor
Check item
Condition Reference value in
normal operation

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS BRC-25
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Note 1: Confirm tire pressure is normal.
Note 2: ON/OFF timing of ABS warning lamp
ON: Approx. Within 2 seconds after ignition switch is turned ON, or when a malfunction is detected.
OFF: Approx. 2 seconds after ignition switch is turned ON (when system is in normal operation) and VDC/TCS function is not activa ted.
Note 3: ON/OFF timing of VDC OFF indicator lamp
ON: Approx. Within 2 seconds after ignition switch is turned ON, or when a malfunction is detected and VDC OFF switch is ON.
OFF: Approx 2 seconds after ignition switch is turned ON (when system is in normal operation.) And when VDC OFF switch is OFF.
Note 4: SLIP indicator lamp ON/OFF timing
ON: Approx. Within 2 seconds after ignition switch is turned ON, or when a malfunction is detected and VDC/TCS function is activa ted
while driving.
OFF: Approx. 2 seconds after ignition switch is turned ON (when system is in normal operation) and VDC/TCS function is not activa ted.
Blinking: VDC/TCS function is active during driving
Note 5: Only AWD model.
Note 6: Serves as EBD warning lamp.
CONSULT-II FunctionsAFS001SQ
CONSULT-II MAIN FUNCTION
In a diagnosis function (main function), there are “WORK SUPPORT”, “SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS”,
“DATA MONITOR”, “CAN DIAG SUPPORT MNTR”, “ACTIVE TEST”, “FUNCTION TEST”, “ECU PART NUM-
BER”.
FLUID LEV SW ON/OFF status of
brake fluid level switch When brake fluid level switch
ON ON
BRC-51, "
Inspection 11:
Brake Fluid Level Switch
Circuit"When brake fluid level switch
OFF OFF
VDC FAIL SIG
TCS FAIL SIG
ABS FAIL SIG
EBD FAIL SIG Fail signal status VDC fail
TCS fail
ABS fail
EBD fail ON
VDC system
TCS system
ABS system
EBD system
VDC normal
TCS normal
ABS normal
EBD normal OFF
EBD WARN LAMP Brake warning lamp on
condition (Note 6) Brake warning lamp ON ON
BRC-37, "
BASIC
INSPECTION 3: ABS
WARNING LAMP, VDC
OFF INDICATOR LAMP,
SLIP INDICATOR LAMP
and BRAKE WARNING
LAMP INSPECTION"
Brake warning lamp OFF OFF
EBD SIGNAL EBD operation EBD active ON
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EBD not active OFF
ABS SIGNAL ABS operation ABS active ON
ABS not active OFF
TCS SIGNAL TCS operation TCS active ON
TCS not active OFF
VDC SIGNAL VDC operation VDC active ON
VDC not active OFF
CRANKING SIG CRANKING status Cranking ON
Not cranking OFF
4WD FAIL REQ ETS fail status (Note 5) ETS fail ON
ETS normal OFF
2WD/4WD Drive axle 2WD model 2WD
AW D mod el AWD
Monitor item Display content
Data monitor
Check item
Condition Reference value in
normal operation

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS BRC-27
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6. Select the required diagnostic location from the “SELECT DIAG
MODE” screen.
For further information, see CONSULT-II Operation Manual.
SELF-DIAGNOSIS
Description

If an error is detected in the system, ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp and SLIP indicator lamp
on the combination meter turn on. In this case, perform self-diagnosis as follows:

While CONSULT-II is used, ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp, SLIP indicator lamp may be
turned on in a case of no malfunctioning.
Operation Procedure
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Connect CONSULT-II and CONSULT-II 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 perform CAN communication.
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Start engine and drive at approximately 30 km/h (19 MPH) or more for approximately 1 minute.
5. After stopping vehicle, with the engine running, touch “START (NISSAN BASED VHCL)”, “ABS”, “SELF- DIAG RESULTS” in order on the CONSULT-II screen.
CAUTION:
If “START (NISSAN BASED VHCL)” is touched immediately after starting engine or turning on the
ignition switch, “ABS” might not be displayed in the System Selection screen. In this case, repeat
the operation from step 1. If it can not be shown after several attempts, ABS actuator and electric
unit (control unit) may have malfunctioned.
6. The self-diagnostic results are displayed. (If necessary, the self-diagnostic results can be printed out by touching “PRINT”.)

When “NO FAILURE” is displayed, check ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp and SLIP indica-
tor lamp.
7. Perform the appropriate inspection from the display item list, and repair or replace the malfunctioning component.
8. Drive the vehicle at approximately 30 km/h (19 MPH) or more for approximately 1 minute. CAUTION:

In a case that a wheel sensor is malfunctioning, ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp,
SLIP indicator lamp will turn on. If vehicle is not driven at approximately 30 km/h (19 MPH) or
more for at least approximately 1 minute after repair of the wheel sensor system, ABS warning
lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp and SLIP indicator lamp may not turn off even if everything is
normal. Check again to make sure that there is no malfunction on other parts.
9. Turn ignition switch OFF to prepare for erasing the memory.
10. Start engine and touch “START (NISSAN BASED VHCL)”, “ABS”, “SELF-DIAG RESULTS”, “ERASE MEMORY” in order on the CONSULT-II screen to erase the error memory.
If “ABS” is not indicated, go to GI-39, "
CONSULT-II Data Link Connector (DLC) Circuit" .
CAUTION:
If the error memory is not erased, re-perform the operation from step 5.
11. For final inspection, drive at approximately 30 km/h (19 MPH) or more for approximately 1 minute and confirm that ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp and SLIP indicator lamp are OFF.
SFIA2436E

BRC-30
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Note 1: After completing repairs of shorted sensor circuit, when turning ignition switch ON, ABS warning lamp
turned on. Make 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 ignition switch OFF, 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 performs 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-39, "
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
Circuit" (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
Circuit"
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) Circuit"
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 Circuit"
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-
diagnostic Results Dis-
play (AWD Model)"
Self-diagnostic item Malfunction detecting condition Check system

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS BRC-31
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CAUTION:
When “START (NISSAN BASED VHCL)” is touched immediately after starting engine or turning on
ignition switch, “ABS” might not be displayed in the system selection screen. In this case, repeat
the operation from step 1.
4. Return to the Monitor Item Selection screen, and touch “ECU INPUT SIGNALS”, “MAIN SIGNALS” or “SELECTION FROM MENU”. Refer to the following information.
5. When “START” is touched, the data monitor screen is displayed.
Display Item List
Item
(Unit) Data monitor item selection
Remarks
ECU INPUT
SIGNALS MAIN
SIGNALS SELECTION
FROM MENU
GEAR ××× Gear position judged by PNP
switch signal is displayed.
FR RH SENSOR
(km/h, MPH) ××× Wheel speed calculated by front
RH wheel sensor signal is dis-
played.
FR LH SENSOR
(km/h, MPH) ××× Wheel speed calculated by front
LH wheel sensor signal is dis-
played.
RR RH SENSOR
(km/h, MPH) ××× Wheel speed calculated by rear
RH wheel sensor signal is dis-
played.
RR LH SENSOR
(km/h, MPH) ××× Wheel speed calculated by rear
LH wheel sensor signal is dis-
played.
BATTERY VOLT
(V) ××× Voltage supplied to ABS actuator
and electric unit (control unit) is
displayed.
SLCT LVR POSI ××× Shift position judged by PNP
switch signal.
ACCEL POS SIG
(%) ×
–– Throttle valve open/close status
judged by CAN communication
signal is displayed.
ENGINE SPEED
(rpm) ××× Engine speed judged by CAN
communication signal is displayed.
STR ANGLE SIG
(deg) ×
–– Steering angle detected by steer-
ing angle sensor is displayed.
YAW RATE SEN
(d/s) ××
– Yaw rate detected by yaw rate
sensor is displayed.
DECEL G-SEN (AWD model)
(G) ××× Longitudinal acceleration detected
by decel G-sensor is displayed.
SIDE G-SENSOR
(m/s
2 ) ×
–– Lateral acceleration detected by
side G-sensor is displayed.
PRESS SENSOR
(bar) ×
–– Brake fluid pressure detected by
pressure sensor is displayed.
STOP LAMP SW
(ON/OFF) ××× Stop lamp switch (ON/OFF) status
is displayed.
OFF SW
(ON/OFF)
×× × VDC OFF switch (ON/OFF) sta-
tus is displayed.
ABS WARN LAMP
(ON/OFF) –
×× ABS warning lamp (ON/OFF) sta-
tus is displayed.
SLIP LAMP
(ON/OFF) –
×× SLIP indicator lamp (ON/OFF) sta-
tus is displayed.
FR LH IN SOL
(ON/OFF) –
×× Front LH IN ABS solenoid (ON/
OFF) status is displayed.

BRC-32
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
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FR LH OUT SOL
(ON/OFF) –
×× Front LH OUT ABS solenoid (ON/
OFF) status is displayed.
RR RH IN SOL
(ON/OFF) –
×× Rear RH IN ABS solenoid (ON/
OFF) status is displayed.
RR RH OUT SOL
(ON/OFF) –
×× Rear RH OUT ABS solenoid (ON/
OFF) status is displayed.
FR RH IN SOL
(ON/OFF) –
×× Front RH IN ABS solenoid (ON/
OFF) status is displayed.
FR RH OUT SOL
(ON/OFF) –
×× Front RH OUT ABS solenoid (ON/
OFF) status is displayed.
RR LH IN SOL
(ON/OFF) –
×× Rear LH IN ABS solenoid (ON/
OFF) status is displayed.
RR LH OUT SOL
(ON/OFF) –
×× Rear LH OUT ABS solenoid (ON/
OFF) status is displayed.
OFF LAMP
(ON/OFF) –
×× OFF Lamp (ON/OFF) status is dis-
played.
MOTOR RELAY
(ON/OFF) –
×× ABS motor relay signal (ON/OFF)
status is displayed.
ACTUATOR RLY
(ON/OFF) –
×× ABS actuator relay signal (ON/
OFF) status is displayed.
CV1
(ON/OFF) ––
× Primary side switch-over solenoid
valve 1 (cut valve 1) (ON/OFF)
status is displayed.
CV2
(ON/OFF) ––
× Secondary side switch-over sole-
noid valve 2 (cut-valve 2) (ON/
OFF) status is displayed.
SV1
(ON/OFF) ––
× Primary side switch-over solenoid
valve 1 (suction valve 1) (ON/OFF)
status is displayed.
SV2
(ON/OFF) ––
× Secondary side switch-over sole-
noid valve 2 (suction valve 2) (ON/
OFF) status is displayed.
VDC FAIL SIG
(ON/OFF) ––
× VDC fail signal (ON/OFF) status is
displayed.
TCS FAIL SIG
(ON/OFF) ––
× TCS fail signal (ON/OFF) status is
displayed.
ABS FAIL SIG
(ON/OFF) ––
× ABS fail signal (ON/OFF) status is
displayed.
EBD FAIL SIG
(ON/OFF) ––
× EBD fail signal (ON/OFF) status is
displayed.
FLUID LEV SW
(ON/OFF) ×
–– Brake fluid level switch (ON/OFF)
status is displayed.
EBD SIGNAL
(ON/OFF) ––
× EBD operation (ON/OFF) status is
displayed.
ABS SIGNAL
(ON/OFF) ––
× ABS operation (ON/OFF) status is
displayed.
TCS SIGNAL
(ON/OFF) ––
× TCS operation (ON/OFF) status is
displayed.
VDC SIGNAL
(ON/OFF) ––
× VDC operation (ON/OFF) status is
displayed.
EBD WARN LAMP
(ON/OFF) ––
× Brake warning lamp (ON/OFF)
status is displayed. (Note)
Item
(Unit) Data monitor item selection
Remarks
ECU INPUT
SIGNALS MAIN
SIGNALS SELECTION
FROM MENU

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS BRC-33
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×:Applicable
–:Not applicable
Note: Serves as EBD warning lamp.
ACTIVE TEST
CAUTION:

Do not perform active test while driving.

Make sure to completely bleed air from the brake system.

Active test can not be performed when EBD, ABS, TCS or VDC operation is malfunction.

ABS and brake warning lamps turn on during the active test.
Operation Procedure
1. Connect CONSULT-II and CONVERTER to data link connector and start engine.
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 performs CAN communication.
2. Touch “START (NISSAN BASED VHCL) ” on the display screen.
3. Touch “ABS”. If “ABS” is not indicated, go to GI-39, "
CONSULT-II Data Link Connector (DLC) Circuit" .
4. Touch “ACTIVE TEST”.
5. The test item selection screen is displayed.
6. Touch necessary test item.
7. With the “MAIN SIGNALS” display shown in reverse, touch “START”.
8. The “ACTIVE TEST” screen will be displayed, so perform the following test.
Solenoid Valve Operation Chart
CRANKING SIG
(ON/OFF) ––
× Cranking condition (ON/OFF) sta-
tus is displayed.
4WD FAIL REQ
(ON/OFF) ––
× AWD fail-safe signal (ON/OFF)
status is displayed.
2WD/4WD
(2WD/4WD) ––
×Distinguish 2WD and AWD
Item
(Unit) Data monitor item selection
Remarks
ECU INPUT
SIGNALS MAIN
SIGNALS SELECTION
FROM MENU
SFIA1172E
Operation ABS solenoid valve ABS solenoid valve (ACT)
UP KEEP DOWN UP ACTUATOR
UP ACTUATOR
KEEP
FR RH IN SOL OFF ON ON OFF OFF OFF
FR RH OUT SOL OFF OFF ON* OFF OFF OFF
FR LH IN SOL OFF ON ON OFF OFF OFF
FR LH OUT SOL OFF OFF ON* OFF OFF OFF
RR RH IN SOL OFF ON ON OFF OFF OFF
RR RH OUT SOL OFF OFF ON* OFF OFF OFF