2005 INFINITI FX35 vq35de

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A/T FLUID COOLER INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. Inspect the coffee filter for debris.
a. If small metal debris less than 1 mm (0.040 in) in size or metal powder is found in the coffee filter, this is normal. If normal
debris is found, the A/T fluid cooler/radiator can be re-used and
the procedure is ended.
b. If one or more pieces of debris are found that are over 1 mm (0.040 in) in size and/or peeled clutch facing material is found in
the coffee filter, the fluid cooler is not serviceable. The A/T fluid
cooler/radiator must be replaced and the inspection procedure is
ended. Refer to CO-14, "
RADIATOR" and CO-17, "RADIATOR
(ALUMINUM TYPE)" (for VQ35DE), CO-41, "RADIATOR" and
CO-45, "
RADIATOR (ALUMINUM TYPE)" (for VK45DE).
A/T FLUID COOLER FINAL INSPECTION
After performing all procedures, ensure that all remaining oil is cleaned from all components.
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ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM
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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 has a memory function, which stores the driving condition such as fuel system status, calculated
load value, engine coolant temperature, short term fuel trim, long term fuel trim, engine speed and vehicle
speed at the moment the ECM detects a malfunction.
Data which are stored in the ECM memory, along with the 1st trip DTC, are called 1st trip freeze frame data,
and 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
detail, refer to EC-132, "
CONSULT-II Function (ENGINE)" (for VQ35DE) or EC-822, "CONSULT-II Function
(ENGINE)" (for VK45DE).
Only one set of freeze frame data (either 1st trip freeze frame data of 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.
Both 1st trip freeze frame data and freeze frame data (along with the DTC) are cleared when the ECM mem-
ory is erased.
HOW TO ERASE DTC
The diagnostic trouble code can be erased by CONSULT-II, GST or ECM DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE as
described following.

If the battery cable is disconnected, the diagnostic trouble code will be lost within 24 hours.

When you erase the DTC, using CONSULT-II or GST is easier and quicker than switching the mode
selector on the ECM.
The following emission-related diagnostic information is cleared from the ECM memory when erasing DTC
related to OBD-II. For details, refer to EC-55, "
Emission-Related Diagnostic Information" (for VQ35DE) or EC-
746, "Emission-Related Diagnostic Information" (for VK45DE).

Diagnostic trouble codes (DTC)
SAT015K
SAT016K
Priority Items
1 Freeze frame data Misfire — DTC: P0300 - P0306
Fuel Injection System Function — DTC: P0171, P0172, P0174, P0175
2 Except the above items (Includes A/T related items)
3 1st trip freeze frame data

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ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM
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HOW TO ERASE DTC (WITH GST)
1. If the ignition switch stays ON after repair work, be sure to turn ignition switch OFF once. Wait at least 10
seconds and then turn it ON (engine stopped) again.
2. Perform “TCM SELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE (No Tools)”. Refer to AT-103, "
TCM SELF-DIAGNOS-
TIC PROCEDURE (NO TOOLS)" . (The engine warm-up step can be skipped when performing the diag-
nosis only to erase the DTC.)
3. Select Mode 4 with Generic Scan Tool (GST). For details, refer to EC-144, "
Generic Scan Tool (GST)
Function" (for VQ35DE) or EC-835, "Generic Scan Tool (GST) Function" (for VK45DE).
HOW TO ERASE DTC (NO TOOLS)
The A/T CHECK indicator lamp is located on the instrument panel.
1. If the ignition switch stays ON after repair work, be sure to turn ignition switch OFF once. Wait at least 10 seconds and then turn it ON (engine stopped) again.
2. Perform “TCM SELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE (No Tools)”. Refer to AT-103, "
TCM SELF-DIAGNOS-
TIC PROCEDURE (NO TOOLS)" . (The engine warm-up step can be skipped when performing the diag-
nosis only to erase the DTC.)
3. Perform “OBD-II SELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE (No tools)”. Refer to EC-68, "
How to Erase DTC"
(for VQ35DE) or EC-758, "HOW TO ERASE EMISSION-RELATED DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION" (for
VK45DE).
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)ACS002LR
DESCRIPTION
The MIL is located on the instrument panel.
1. The MIL will light up when the ignition switch is turned ON with- out the engine running. This is a bulb check.

If the MIL does not light up, refer to DI-42, "WARNING LAMPS" ,
or see EC-703, "
MIL AND DATA LINK CONNECTOR" (for
VQ35DE) or EC-1393, "
MIL AND DATA LINK CONNECTOR"
(for VK45DE).
2. When the engine is started, the MIL should go off. If the MIL remains on, the on board diagnostic system has
detected an engine system malfunction.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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WORK FLOW
A good understanding of the malfunction conditions can make troubleshooting faster and more accurate.
In general, each customer feels differently about a malfunction. It is important to fully understand the symp-
toms or conditions for a customer complaint.
Make good use of the two sheets provided, “Information From Customer” (Refer to AT- 4 7
) and “DIAGNOSTIC
WORKSHEET” (Refer to AT- 4 7
), to perform the best troubleshooting possible.
Work Flow Chart
*1.AT- 4 7*2.AT- 4 7*3. AT- 4 3
*4.AT- 5 2*5.AT- 5 2, AT- 5 4*6. AT- 5 6
*7.AT- 9 0*8.AT- 3 9*9. AT- 1 0 3
*10.AT-106*11.AT-188*12. AT- 1 9 0
*13.AT-231*14.AT- 6 4*15. AT- 4 0
*16.AT-106*17.AT-181*18. EC-55 (for VQ35DE) or
EC-746 (for
VK45DE)
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5. While holding down the foot brake, gradually press down the
accelerator pedal.
6. Quickly read off the stall speed, then quickly remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
CAUTION:
Do not hold down the accelerator pedal for more than 5 sec-
onds during this test.
7. Move the selector lever to the “N” position.
8. Cool down the ATF. CAUTION:
Run the engine at idle for at least 1 minute.
Judgement of Stall Test
O: Stall speed within standard value position
H: Stall speed higher than standard value
L: Stall speed lower than standard value
SAT514G
Stall speed:
VQ35DE engine: 2,200 - 2,400 rpm
VK45DE engine: 1,950 - 2,250 rpm
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Selector lever position Expected problem location
“D”, “M” “R”
Stall speed HO

Forward brake

Forward one-way clutch

1st one-way clutch

3rd one-way clutch
OH

Reverse brake
LL

Engine and torque converter one-way clutch
HH

Line pressure low

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3. CHECK ENGINE BRAKE
Check engine brake.
Does engine braking effectively reduce speed in M1 position?
YES >> 1. Stop the vehicle. 2. Perform self-diagnostics. Refer to AT- 9 3 , "
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULT MODE" , AT- 1 0 3 ,
"Diagnostic Procedure without CONSULT-II" .
NO >> Enter a check mark at “Vehicle Does Not Decelerate By Engine Brake” on the AT- 4 7 , "
DIAGNOS-
TIC WORKSHEET" , then continue trouble diagnosis.
Vehicle Speed at Which Gear Shifting OccursACS002M4
2WD MODELS

At half throttle, the accelerator opening is 4/8 of the full opening.
AW D M OD E LS

At half throttle, the accelerator opening is 4/8 of the full opening.

At half throttle, the accelerator opening is 4/8 of the full opening.
Engine model VQ35DE
Throttle position Vehicle speed km/h (MPH)
D
1 → D2D2 → D3D3 → D4D4 → D5D5 → D4D4 → D3D3 → D2D2 → D1
Full throttle 66 - 74
(41 - 46) 106 - 114
(66 - 71) 165 - 173
(103 - 108) 236 - 244
(147 - 152) 232 - 240
(144 - 149) 145- 153
(90 - 95) 89 - 97
(55 - 60) 41 - 49
(25 - 30)
Half throttle 52 - 60
(32 - 37) 83 - 91
(52 - 57) 127 - 135
(79 - 84) 159 - 167
(99 - 104) 104 - 112
(65 - 70) 75 - 83
(47 - 52) 34 - 42
(21 - 26) 9 - 17
(6 - 11)
Engine model VQ35DE
Throttle position Vehicle speed km/h (MPH)
D
1 → D2D2 → D3D3 → D4D4 → D5D5 → D4D4 → D3D3 → D2D2 → D1
Full throttle 60 - 68
(37 - 42) 96 - 104
(60 - 65) 150 - 158
(93 - 98) 214 - 222
(133 - 138) 210 - 218
(130 - 135) 132 - 140
(82 - 87) 81 - 89
(50 - 55) 37 - 45
(23 - 28)
Half throttle 47 - 55
(29 - 34) 75 - 83
(47 - 52) 115 - 123
(71 - 76) 144 - 152
(89 - 94) 95 - 103
(59 - 64) 68 - 76
(42 - 47) 31 - 39
(19 - 24) 9 - 17
(6 -11)
Engine model VK45DE
Throttle position Vehicle speed km/h (MPH)
D
1 → D2D2 → D3D3 → D4D4 → D5D5 → D4D4 → D3D3 → D2D2 → D1
Full throttle 62 - 70
(39 - 43) 98 - 106
(61 - 66) 153 - 161
(95 - 100) 220 - 228
(137 - 142) 216 - 224
(134 - 139) 137 - 145
(85 - 90) 85 - 93
(53 - 58) 39 - 47
(24 - 29)
Half throttle 29 - 37
(18 - 23) 59 - 67
(37 - 42) 101 - 109
(63 - 68) 161 - 169
(100 - 105) 108 - 116
(67 - 72) 66 - 74
(41 - 46) 38 - 46
(24 - 29) 22 - 30
(14 - 19)

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Vehicle Speed at Which Lock-up Occurs/ReleasesACS002M5
2WD MODELS

At closed throttle, the accelerator opening is less than 1/8 condition. (Closed throttle position signal: OFF)

At half throttle, the accelerator opening is 4/8 of the full opening.
AWD MODELS

At closed throttle, the accelerator opening is less than 1/8 condition. (Closed throttle position signal: OFF)

At half throttle, the accelerator opening is 4/8 of the full opening.

At closed throttle, the accelerator opening is less than 1/8 condition. (Closed throttle position signal: OFF)

At half throttle, the accelerator opening is 4/8 of the full opening.
Engine model VQ35DE
Throttle position Vehicle speed km/h (MPH)
Lock-up ON Lock-up OFF
Closed throttle 65 - 73 (40 - 45) 62 - 70 (39 - 43)
Half throttle 196 - 204 (122 - 127) 153 - 161 (95 - 100)
Engine model VQ35DE
Throttle position Vehicle speed km/h (MPH)
Lock-up ON Lock-up OFF
Closed throttle 59 - 67 (37 - 42) 56 - 64 (35 - 40)
Half throttle 178 - 186 (111 - 116) 139 - 147 (86 - 91)
Engine model VK45DE
Throttle position Vehicle speed km/h (MPH)
Lock-up ON Lock-up OFF
Closed throttle 66 - 74 (41 - 46) 53 - 61 (33 - 38)
Half throttle 191 - 199 (119 - 124) 136 - 144 (85 - 89)

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Symptom ChartACS0080Q

The diagnostics item numbers show the sequence for inspection. Check in order from Item 1.

Overhaul and check inside the A/T only if A/T fluid condition is NG. Refer to AT- 5 2 , "A/T Fluid Condition
Check" .
No. Items Symptom Condition Diagnostic Item Reference
page
1 Shift
Shock Large shock. (“N”
→
“D” position)
Refer to AT-197,
"Large Shock (“N” to
“D” Position)" . ON vehicle 1. Engine idle speed
EC-83
(for
VQ35DE)
or EC-774

(for
VK45DE)
2. Engine speed signal AT- 1 2 3
3. Accelerator pedal position sensorAT- 1 3 3
4. Control linkage adjustmentAT- 2 3 5
5. A/T fluid temperature sensorAT- 1 3 6
6. ATF pressure switch 1 and front brake solenoid valve AT- 1 7 5,
AT- 1 5 4
7. CAN communication line AT- 1 0 6
8. A/T fluid level and state AT- 5 2
9. Line pressure testAT- 5 4
10. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 4 3
OFF vehicle 11. Forward brake (Parts behind drum support is impossible
to perform inspection by disassembly. Refer to AT-18, "Cross-Sectional View (2WD Models)" or AT- 1 9 , "Cross-
Sectional View (AWD Models)" ) AT- 2 9 0
2
Shock is too large
when changing D1 →
D
2 or M1 → M2 . ON vehicle 1. Accelerator pedal position sensor
AT- 1 3 3
2. Control linkage adjustmentAT- 2 3 5
3. ATF pressure switch 5 and direct clutch solenoid valve AT- 1 7 9,
AT- 1 5 8
4. CAN communication line AT- 1 0 6
5. Engine speed signalAT- 1 2 3
6. Turbine revolution sensorAT- 1 4 1
7. Vehicle speed sensor A/T and vehicle speed sensor MTR AT- 11 8,
AT- 1 4 3
8. A/T fluid level and state AT- 5 2
9. Control valve with TCMAT- 2 4 3
OFF vehicle 10. Direct clutch AT- 3 2 6