2005 INFINITI FX35 neutral

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS BRC-35
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For Fast and Accurate DiagnosisAFS001SR
PRECAUTIONS FOR DIAGNOSIS

Before performing diagnosis, always read precautions. Refer to BRC-12, "How to Proceed with Diagno-
sis" .

If ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit), steering angle sensor, steering system parts or suspension
system parts have been replaced, or if alignment has been adjusted, be sure to adjust neutral position of
steering angle sensor before driving. Refer to BRC-6, "
Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Posi-
tion" .

After diagnosis is finished, be sure to erase memory. Refer to BRC-27, "SELF-DIAGNOSIS" .

When checking continuity and voltage between units, be sure to check for disconnection, looseness,
bend, or collapse of connector terminals. If any malfunction is found, repair or replace connector termi-
nals.

For intermittent symptoms, possible cause is malfunction in harness, harness connector, or terminals.
Move harness, harness connector, and terminals to check for poor connections.

If a circuit tester is used for the check, be careful not to forcibly extend any connector terminal.

To use CONSULT-II to perform self-diagnosis of ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit), active tests,
or work support, first stop work, then connect CONSULT-II and select “ABS”.

While self-diagnostic results of CONSULT-II shows malfunction, if CONSULT-II active test is performed,
an engine system error may be indicated. In this case, start engine to resume the normal screen.

VDC/TCS/ABS system electronically controls brake operation and engine output. The following symptoms
may be caused by normal operations:
Symptom Symptom description Result
Motor operation noise This is noise of motor inside ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit).
Slight noise may occur during VDC, TCS, and ABS operation.
Normal
When the vehicle speed goes over 20 km/h (12.5 MPH), motor and
valves operating noise may be heard. It happens only once after IGN
(ignition) is ON. This is a normal status of the system operation check.
System operation check
noise When engine starts, slight “click” noise may be heard from engine room.
This is normal and is part of system operation check. Normal
VDC/TCS operation
(SLIP indicator lamp blink-
ing) TCS may activate momentarily if wheel speed changes when driving
over location where friction coefficient varies, when up/downshifting, or
when fully depressing accelerator pedal.
Normal
Cancel the VDC/TCS
function for the
inspection on a chas-
sis dynamometer.
For inspection of speedometer or other instruments, press
VDC OFF SW to turn VDC/TCS function off.
When accelerator pedal is depressed on a chassis dynamometer (fixed
front-wheel type), vehicle speed will not increase. This is not normal. It is
result of TCS being activated by stationary front wheels. Warning lamp
may also illuminate to indicate “sensor system error”. This is also nor-
mal, and is the result of the stationary front wheels being detected. To be
certain, restart engine, and drive vehicle at 30 km/h (19 MPH) or more.
Make sure warning lamp does not illuminate.
ABS operation (Longer stop-
ping distance) On roads with low friction coefficients, such as snowy roads or gravel
roads, vehicles with ABS may require a longer stopping distance. There-
fore, when driving on such roads, avoid overconfidence and keep speed
sufficiently low. Normal
Insufficient feeling of accel-
eration Depending on road conditions, driver may feel that feeling of accelera-
tion is insufficient. This is because traction control, which controls
engine and brakes to achieve optimal traction, has the highest priority
(for safety). As a result, there may be times when acceleration is slightly
less than usual for the same accelerator pedal operation. Normal

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 >> Perform ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) self-diagnosis again.
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 sen-
sor (AWD Models) Circuit
AFS001SY
DTC C1145, C1146, C1113
CAUTION:
Sudden turns (such as spin turns, acceleration turns), drifting, etc. may cause the G sensor circuit
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 circuit. 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 perform a ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) self-diagnosis again.
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)

BRC-52
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Inspection 12: When “ST ANG SEN SIGNAL” Appears on Self-diagnosis Results
Display
AFS0021V
DTC C1144
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS (1)
Check self-diagnostic results.
Does anything besides
“ST ANG SEN SIGNAL” appear on self-diagnostic results display?
YES >> Inspect and repair the indicated items. Then perform self-diagnosis again.
NO >> Perform adjustment of steering angle sensor neutral position. Then GO TO 2.
2. CHECK SELF DIAGNOSIS RESULTS (2)
Turn ignition switch OFF and ON to erase self-diagnostic results, and perform ABS actuator and electric unit
(control unit) self-diagnosis again.
Does anything appear on self-diagnostic results display?
YES >> Replace steering angle sensor. Then perform adjustment of neutral position and perform self- diagnosis again.
NO >> INSPECTION END
Inspection 13: When “DECEL G SEN SET” Appears on Self-diagnostic Results
Display (AWD Model)
AFS0021W
DTC C1160
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. CHECK SELF- DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS (1)
Check self-diagnostic results.
Does anything besides
“DECEL G SEN SET” appear on self-diagnostic results display?
YES >> Inspect and repair the indicated items. Then perform self-diagnosis again.
NO >> Perform calibration of Decel G Sensor. Then GO TO 2.
2. CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSIS RESULTS (2)
Turn ignition switch OFF and ON to erase self-diagnostic results, and perform ABS actuator and electric unit
(control unit) self-diagnosis again.
Does anything appear on self-diagnostic results display?
YES >> Replace Yaw rate/side/decel G sensor. Then perform adjustments of neutral position and perform self-diagnosis again.
NO >> INSPECTION END
Self-diagnostic results
ST ANG SEN SIGNAL
Self-diagnostic results DECEL G SEN SET

ACTUATOR AND ELECTRIC UNIT (ASSEMBLY) BRC-61
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After installing vehicle harness connector in the actuator, make sure connector is securely locked.

When replacing ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit), calibrate Steering angle sensor neu-
tral position and Decel G sensor. Refer to BRC-6, "
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE" .
NOTE:

After performing above works, calibrate decel G sensor (AWD model). Refer to BRC-6, "Calibration of
Decel G Sensor (AWD Model)" .

In the case that ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) are replaced, make sure to adjust position of
steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-6, "
Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .

STEERING ANGLE SENSOR BRC-63
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STEERING ANGLE SENSORPFP:25554
Removal and InstallationAFS0021I
REMOVAL
1. Remove spiral cable assembly. Refer to SRS-37, "SPIRAL CABLE" .
2. Remove steering angle sensor from spiral cable assembly.
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
After work, make sure to adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-6, "
Adjustment of
Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .
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WATER OUTLET AND WATER PIPING CO-29
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INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

Securely insert each hose, and install clamp at a position where it does not interfere with the pipe bulge.

When inserting water pipe into water outlet, apply neutral detergent to O-ring.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Check for leaks of engine coolant using the radiator cap tester adapter [SST: EG17650301 (J33984-A)]
and the radiator cap tester (commercial service tool). Refer to CO-11, "
LEAK CHECK" .

Start and warm up the engine. Visually make sure that there is no leaks of engine coolant.

THERMOSTAT AND WATER CONTROL VALVE CO-55
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Install thermostat with jiggle valve facing upwards. (The position
deviation may be within the range of ±10 degrees)

Install water control valve with the up-mark facing up and the
frame center part facing upwards. (The position deviation may
be within the range of ±10 degrees)
Water Outlet Pipe and Heater Pipe
First apply a neutral detergent to O-rings, then quickly insert the insertion parts of the water outlet pipe and
heater pipe into the installation holes.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Check for leaks of engine coolant using radiator cap tester adapter [SST: EG17650301 (J33984-A)] and
radiator cap tester (commercial service tool). Refer to CO-37, "
LEAK CHECK" .

Start and warm up engine. Visually check if there is no leaks of engine coolant.
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ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM EC-31
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Multiport Fuel Injection (MFI) SystemABS006K7
INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL CHART
*1: This sensor is not used to control the engine system under normal conditions.
*2: This signal is sent to the ECM through CAN communication line.
*3: ECM determines the start signal status by the signals of engine speed and battery voltage.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The amount of fuel injected from the fuel injector is determined by the ECM. The ECM controls the length of
time the valve remains open (injection pulse duration). The amount of fuel injected is a program value in the
ECM memory. The program value is preset by engine operating conditions. These conditions are determined
by input signals (for engine speed and intake air) from both the crankshaft position sensor and the mass air
flow sensor.
VARIOUS FUEL INJECTION INCREASE/DECREASE COMPENSATION
In addition, the amount of fuel injected is compensated to improve engine performance under various operat-
ing conditions as listed below.


During warm-up

When starting the engine

During acceleration

Hot-engine operation

When selector lever is changed from N to D

High-load, high-speed operation


During deceleration

During high engine speed operation
Sensor Input Signal to ECM ECM function Actuator
Crankshaft position sensor (POS) Engine speed*
3
Piston position
Fuel injection
& mixture ratio
control Fuel injector
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)
Mass air flow sensor Amount of intake air
Engine coolant temperature sensor Engine coolant temperature
Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 Density of oxygen in exhaust gas
Throttle position sensor Throttle position
Accelerator pedal position sensor Accelerator pedal position
Park/neutral position (PNP) switch Gear position
Knock sensor Engine knocking condition
Battery Battery voltage*
3
Power steering pressure sensor Power steering operation
Heated oxygen sensor 2*
1Density of oxygen in exhaust gas
Air conditioner switch*
2Air conditioner operation
Wheel sensor*
2Vehicle speed