2005 INFINITI FX35 engine overheat

ENGINE COOLANT CO-39
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When engine coolant overflows air relief hole on heater hose,
install air relief plug.
5. Install radiator cap.
6. Warm up until opening thermostat. Standard for warming-up time is approximately 10 minutes at 3,000 rpm.

Make sure thermostat opening condition by touching radiator hose (lower) to see a flow of warm water.
CAUTION:
Watch water temperature gauge so as not to overheat engine.
7. Stop engine and cool down to less than approximately 50 °C (122 °F).

Cool down using a fan to reduce the time.

If necessary, refill engine coolant up to filler neck of thermostat housing.
8. Refill reservoir tank to “MAX” level line with engine coolant.
9. Repeat steps 4 through 7 two or more times with radiator cap installed until engine coolant level no longer drops.
10. Check cooling system for leaks with engine running.
11. Warm up engine, and check for sound of engine coolant flow while running engine from idle up to 3,000 rpm with heater temperature controller set at several position between “COOL” and “WARM”.

Sound may be noticeable at heater unit.
12. Repeat step 11 three times.
13. If sound is heard, bleed air from cooling system by repeating steps 4 through 7 until engine coolant level no longer drops.
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM
1. Install reservoir tank, and radiator drain plug.
CAUTION:
Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new O-ring.
If water drain plugs on cylinder block are removed, close and tighten them. Refer to EM-249,
"ASSEMBLY" .
2. Remove air relief plug on heater hose.
3. Fill thermostat housing with water until water spills from the air relief hole, then close air relief plug. Fill thermostat housing and reservoir tank with water and reinstall radiator cap.
4. Run engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature. Reservoir tank engine coolant capacity
(At “MAX” level):
0.8 (7/8 US qt, 3/4 lmp qt)
SMA412B
Radiator drain plug:
: 1.19 N·m (0.12 kg-m, 11 in-lb)
PBIC1530E

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FUNCTION .............................................................
. 426
Description .......................................................... . 426
On Board Diagnosis Logic .................................. . 426
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. . 426
Wiring Diagram ................................................... . 427
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... . 428
Component Inspection ........................................ . 431
Remove and Installation ...................................... . 431
DTC P1124, P1126 THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR
RELAY ................................................................... . 432
Component Description ....................................... . 432
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode . 432
On Board Diagnosis Logic .................................. . 432
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. . 432
Wiring Diagram ................................................... . 434
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... . 435
DTC P1128 THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR ....... . 437
Component Description ....................................... . 437
On Board Diagnosis Logic .................................. . 437
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. . 437
Wiring Diagram ................................................... . 438
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... . 439
Component Inspection ........................................ . 440
Removal and Installation ..................................... . 441
DTC P1146, P1166 HO2S2 .................................... . 442
Component Description ....................................... . 442
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode . 442
On Board Diagnosis Logic .................................. . 442
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. . 443
Overall Function Check ....................................... . 443
Wiring Diagram ................................................... . 445
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... . 448
Component Inspection ........................................ . 450
Removal and Installation ..................................... . 452
DTC P1147, P1167 HO2S2 .................................... . 453
Component Description ....................................... . 453
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode . 453
On Board Diagnosis Logic .................................. . 453
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. . 454
Overall Function Check ....................................... . 454
Wiring Diagram ................................................... . 456
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... . 459
Component Inspection ........................................ . 461
Removal and Installation ..................................... . 463
DTC P1148, P1168 CLOSED LOOP CONTROL ... . 464
On Board Diagnosis Logic .................................. . 464
DTC P1211 TCS CONTROL UNIT ........................ . 465
Description .......................................................... . 465
On Board Diagnosis Logic .................................. . 465
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. . 465
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... . 465
DTC P1212 TCS COMMUNICATION LINE ........... . 466
Description .......................................................... . 466
On Board Diagnosis Logic .................................. . 466
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. . 466
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... . 466 DTC P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE .......
.467
Description ........................................................... .467
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode .469
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... .469
Overall Function Check ....................................... .469
Wiring Diagram .................................................... .471
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... .473
Main 12 Causes of Overheating .......................... .478
Component Inspection ......................................... .478
DTC P1225 TP SENSOR ....................................... .479
Component Description ....................................... .479
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... .479
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. .479
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... .480
Removal and Installation ..................................... .480
DTC P1226 TP SENSOR ....................................... .481
Component Description ....................................... .481
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... .481
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. .481
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... .482
Removal and Installation ..................................... .482
DTC P1229 SENSOR POWER SUPPLY ............... .483
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... .483
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. .483
Wiring Diagram .................................................... .484
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... .485
DTC P1271, P1281 A/F SENSOR 1 ...................... .488
Component Description ....................................... .488
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode .488
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... .488
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. .488
Wiring Diagram .................................................... .490
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... .493
Removal and Installation ..................................... .496
DTC P1272, P1282 A/F SENSOR 1 ...................... .497
Component Description ....................................... .497
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode .497
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... .497
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. .497
Wiring Diagram .................................................... .499
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... .502
Removal and Installation ..................................... .505
DTC P1273, P1283 A/F SENSOR 1 ...................... .506
Component Description ....................................... .506
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode .506
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... .506
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. .506
Wiring Diagram .................................................... .508
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... .511
Removal and Installation ..................................... .515
DTC P1274, P1284 A/F SENSOR 1 ...................... .516
Component Description ....................................... .516
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode .516
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... .516

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Component Inspection .........................................
11 5 5
Removal and Installation ..................................... 11 5 5
DTC P1124, P1126 THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR
RELAY .................................................................... 115 6
Component Description ....................................... 11 5 6
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode 11 5 6
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 11 5 6
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. 11 5 6
Wiring Diagram .................................................... 11 5 8
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... 11 5 9
DTC P1128 THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR ........ 116 1
Component Description ....................................... 11 6 1
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 11 6 1
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. 11 6 1
Wiring Diagram .................................................... 11 6 2
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... 11 6 3
Component Inspection ......................................... 11 6 4
Removal and Installation ..................................... 11 6 5
DTC P1140, P1145 IVT CONTROL POSITION SEN-
SOR ........................................................................ 116 6
Component Description ....................................... 11 6 6
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode 11 6 6
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 11 6 6
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. 11 6 6
Wiring Diagram .................................................... 11 6 7
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... 11 7 0
Component Inspection ......................................... 11 7 3
Removal and Installation ..................................... 11 7 3
DTC P1143, P1163 HO2S1 .................................... 117 4
Component Description ....................................... 11 7 4
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode 11 7 4
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 11 7 4
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. 11 7 5
Overall Function Check ....................................... 11 7 6
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... 11 7 6
Component Inspection ......................................... 11 7 8
Removal and Installation ..................................... 11 7 9
DTC P1144, P1164 HO2S1 .................................... 118 0
Component Description ....................................... 11 8 0
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode 11 8 0
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 11 8 0
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. 11 8 1
Overall Function Check ....................................... 11 8 2
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... 11 8 2
Component Inspection ......................................... 11 8 4
Removal and Installation ..................................... 11 8 6
DTC P1146, P1166 HO2S2 .................................... 118 7
Component Description ....................................... 11 8 7
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode 11 8 7
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 11 8 7
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. 11 8 8
Overall Function Check ....................................... 11 8 8
Wiring Diagram .................................................... 11 9 0
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... 11 9 3 Component Inspection .........................................
11 9 6
Removal and Installation ...................................... 11 9 7
DTC P1147, P1167 HO2S2 .................................... 11 98
Component Description ....................................... 11 9 8
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode 11 9 8
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 11 9 8
DTC Confirmation Procedure ............................... 11 9 9
Overall Function Check ........................................ 11 9 9
Wiring Diagram .................................................... 1201
Diagnostic Procedure ........................................... 1204
Component Inspection ......................................... 1207
Removal and Installation ...................................... 1208
DTC P1148, P1168 CLOSED LOOP CONTROL ... 1209
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 1209
DTC Confirmation Procedure (Up To Serial 400595
Except for Serial 400590) .................................... 1209
DTC Confirmation Procedure (For Serial 400590
and From Serial 400596) ..................................... 1210
Overall Function Check (Up To Serial 400595
Except for Serial 400590) .................................... 1210
Diagnostic Procedure ........................................... 1210
DTC P1211 TCS CONTROL UNIT ......................... 1211
Description ........................................................... 1211
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 1211
DTC Confirmation Procedure ............................... 1211
Diagnostic Procedure ........................................... 1211
DTC P1212 TCS COMMUNICATION LINE ............ 1212
Description ........................................................... 1212
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 1212
DTC Confirmation Procedure ............................... 1212
Diagnostic Procedure ........................................... 1212
DTC P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE ....... 1213
Description ........................................................... 1213
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode 1214
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 1214
Overall Function Check ........................................ 1215
Wiring Diagram .................................................... 1217
Diagnostic Procedure ........................................... 1219
Main 13 Causes of Overheating .......................... 1223
Component Inspection ......................................... 1224
DTC P1225 TP SENSOR ....................................... 1225
Component Description ....................................... 1225
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 1225
DTC Confirmation Procedure ............................... 1225
Diagnostic Procedure ........................................... 1226
Removal and Installation ...................................... 1226
DTC P1226 TP SENSOR ....................................... 1227
Component Description ....................................... 1227
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 1227
DTC Confirmation Procedure ............................... 1227
Diagnostic Procedure ........................................... 1228
Removal and Installation ...................................... 1228
DTC P1229 SENSOR POWER SUPPLY ............... 1229
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 1229
DTC Confirmation Procedure ............................... 1229
Wiring Diagram .................................................... 1230
Diagnostic Procedure ........................................... 1231

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P0037 P0038 P0057 P0058 Heated oxygen sensor 2 heater

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 P0725 P0740 P0744 P0745 P1705 P1716 P1730 P1752 P1754 P1757 P1759 P1762 P1764 P1767
P1769 P1772 P1774 A/T related sensors, solenoid valves and switches

P1031 P1032 P1051 P1052 Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 heater

P1065 ECM power supply

P 1111 P 11 3 6 I n ta k e v a l v e t i m i n g c o n t r o l s o l e n o i d v a l v e

P1122 Electric throttle control function

P1124 P1126 P1128 Electric throttle control actuator

P1217 Engine over temperature (OVERHEAT)

P1271 P1272 P1273 P1274 P1276 P1278 P1279 P1281 P1282 P1283 P1284 P1286 P1288 P1289 Air fuel ratio (A/
F) sensor 1

P1805 Brake switch
3

P0011 P0021 Intake valve timing control

P0171 P0172 P0174 P0175 Fuel injection system function

P0300 - P0306 Misfire

P0420 P0430 Three way catalyst function

P0442 P0455 P0456 EVAP control system

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 valve

P1572 ICC brake switch/ASCD brake switch

P1574 ICC vehicle speed sensor/ASCD vehicle speed sensor
Priority Detected items (DTC)

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Symptom Matrix ChartABS006KS
SYSTEM — BASIC ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM
SYMPTOM
Reference
page
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
Fuel Fuel pump circuit 11232 22 3 2 EC-668
Fuel pressure regulator system334444444 4 EC-99
Injector circuit 11232 22 2 EC-661
Evaporative emission system 334444444 4EC-39
Air Positive crankcase ventilation sys-
tem 33 4444444 41
EC-51
Incorrect idle speed adjustment 1 1 1 1 1 EC-78
Electric throttle control actuator 112332222 2 2 EC-424,
EC-426
IgnitionIncorrect ignition timing adjustment33111 11 1 EC-78
Ignition circuit 11222 22 2EC-648
Power supply and ground circuit22333 33 23 EC-164
Mass air flow sensor circuit
1
12 2
222 2 EC-186,
EC-195
Engine coolant temperature sensor circuit
3 33
EC-208,
EC-220
Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor EC-488
EC-497
EC-506
EC-516
EC-526
EC-536
EC-548
Throttle position sensor circuit
22 EC-213
,
EC-278
,
EC-479
,
EC-481
,
EC-633
Accelerator pedal position sensor circuit 3 2 1 EC-483
,
EC-619
,
EC-626
,
EC-640
Knock sensor circuit 2 3 EC-295
Crankshaft position sensor (POS) circuit 2 2EC-300
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) circuit 3 2EC-307

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(continued on next page) Vehicle speed signal circuit 2 3 3 3
EC-391
Power steering pressure sensor circuit 2 3 3EC-397
ECM 22333333333 EC-402,
EC-413
Intake valve timing control solenoid valve cir-
cuit 32 13223 3
EC-417
Park/neutral position (PNP) switch circuit 3 3 3 3 3 EC-609
Refrigerant pressure sensor circuit 2 3 3 4EC-674
Electrical load signal circuit 3EC-679
Air conditioner circuit223333333 3 2 AT C - 4 0
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) 4 BRC-12
SYMPTOM
Reference
page
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

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SYSTEM — ENGINE MECHANICAL & OTHER
SYMPTOM
Reference
page
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
Fuel Fuel tank 5
5 FL-10
Fuel piping 5 5 5 5 5 5
EM-45
Vapor lock —
Valve deposit 5 555 55 5 —
Poor fuel (Heavy weight gaso-
line, Low octane) —
Air Air duct
55555 5 EM-17
Air cleaner
EM-17
Air leakage from air duct
(Mass air flow sensor — electric
throttle control actuator) 5555 EM-17
Electric throttle control actuator
EM-19
Air leakage from intake manifold/
Collector/Gasket EM-19,
EM-24
Cranking Battery 111111
1 1
SC-4
Generator circuit
SC-23
Starter circuit 3SC-10
Signal plate 6EM-122
Park/neutral position (PNP)
switch 4
AT- 11 4
Engine Cylinder head
55555 55 5 EM-100
Cylinder head gasket 4 3
Cylinder block
66666 66 6 4
EM-122
Piston
Piston ring
Connecting rod
Bearing
Crankshaft

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mecha-
nism Timing chain
55555 55 5 EM-64
Camshaft
EM-84
Intake valve timing controlEM-64
Intake valve
3 EM-100
Exhaust valve
Exhaust Exhaust manifold/Tube/Muffler/ Gasket 55555 55 5 EM-26
,
EX-
3Three way catalyst
Lubrica-
tion Oil pan/Oil strainer/Oil pump/Oil
filter/Oil gallery/Oil cooler 55555 55 5 EM-30
,
LU-
17 , LU-10 ,
LU-14
Oil level (Low)/Filthy oil LU-7
Cooling
Radiator/Hose/Radiator filler cap
55555 55 45 CO-14,
CO-17
Thermostat 5 CO-26
Water pumpCO-22
Water galleryCO-28
Cooling fan 5EC-226
Coolant level (Low)/Contami-
nated coolant 5
CO-11
IVIS (Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System —
NATS) 11
EC-53 or
BL-213
SYMPTOM
Reference
page
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