2005 INFINITI FX35 Throttle valve

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS EC-109
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Fail-Safe ChartABS006KQ
When the DTC listed below is detected, the ECM enters fail-safe mode and the MIL lights up.

When there is an open circuit on MIL circuit, the ECM cannot warn the driver by MIL lighting 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.
The fail-safe function also operates when above diagnoses except MIL circuit are detected and demands
the driver to repair the malfunction.
DTC No. Detected items Engine operating condition in fail-safe mode
P0102
P0103 Mass air flow sensor circuit Engine speed will not rise more than 2,400 rpm due to the fuel cut.
P0117
P0118 Engine coolant tempera-
ture sensor circuit Engine coolant temperature will be determined by ECM based on the time after turning
ignition switch ON or START.
CONSULT-II displays the engine coolant temperature decided by ECM.
Condition Engine coolant temperature decided
(CONSULT-II display)
Just as ignition switch is turned
ON or START 40
°C (104 °F)
More than approx. 4 minutes after
ignition ON or START 80
°C (176 °F)
Except as shown above 40 - 80
°C (104 - 176 °F)
(Depends on the time)
When the fail-safe system for engine coolant temperature sensor is activated, the cooling
fan operates while engine is running.
P0122
P0123
P0222
P0223
P2135 Throttle position sensor The ECM controls the electric throttle control actuator in regulating the throttle opening in
order for the idle position to be within +10 degrees.
The ECM regulates the opening speed of the throttle valve to be slower than the normal
condition.
So, the acceleration will be poor.
P1121 Electric throttle control actuator (When electric throttle control actuator does not function properly due to the return spring
malfunction:)
ECM controls the electric throttle actuator by regulating the throttle opening around the
idle position. The engine speed will not rise more than 2,000 rpm.
(When throttle valve opening angle in fail-safe mode is not in specified range:)
ECM controls the electric throttle control actuator by regulating the throttle opening to 20
degrees or less.
(When ECM detects the throttle valve is stuck open:)
While the vehicle is driving, it slows down gradually by fuel cut. After the vehicle stops,
the engine stalls.
The engine can restart in N or P position, and engine speed will not exceed 1,000 rpm or
more.
P1122 Electric throttle control function ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a
fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring.
P1124
P1126 Throttle control motor relay ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a
fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring.
P1128 Throttle control motor ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring.
P1229 Sensor power supply ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring.
P2122
P2123
P2127
P2128
P2138 Accelerator pedal position
sensor The ECM controls the electric throttle control actuator in regulating the throttle opening in
order for the idle position to be within +10 degrees.
The ECM regulates the opening speed of the throttle valve to be slower than the normal
condition.
So, the acceleration will be poor.
Engine operating condition in fail-safe mode Engine speed will not rise more than 2,500 rpm due to the fuel cut

EC-112
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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

EC-124
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3R Throttle control motor relay
power supply [Ignition switch: ON] BATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
4L/W Throttle control motor
(Close) [Ignition switch: ON]

Engine stopped

Selector lever: D

Accelerator pedal: Fully released 0 - 14V
5L/B Throttle control motor
(Open) [Ignition switch: ON]

Engine stopped

Selector lever: D

Accelerator pedal: Fully depressed 0 - 14V
6R Heated oxygen sensor 2
heater (bank 2) [Engine is running]

Engine speed is below 3,600 rpm after the
following conditions are met
–Engine: after warming up
–Keeping the engine speed between 3,500
and 4,000 rpm for 1 minute and at idle for 1
minute under no load 0 - 1.0V
[Ignition switch: ON]

Engine stopped
[Engine is running]

Engine speed is above 3,600 rpm BATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
10 OR Intake valve timing control
solenoid valve (bank 2) [Engine is running]

Warm-up condition

Idle speed
BATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
[Engine is running]

Warm-up condition

When revving engine up to 2,500 rpm
quickly 7 - 12V
11 B R Intake valve timing control
solenoid valve (bank 1) [Engine is running]

Warm-up condition

Idle speed
BATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
[Engine is running]

Warm-up condition

When revving engine up to 2,500 rpm
quickly 7 - 12V
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MINAL NO. WIRE
COLOR ITEM CONDITION DATA (DC Voltage)
PBIB1104E
PBIB1105E
PBIB1790E
PBIB1790E

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS EC-131
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Revision: 2005 July 2005 FX101 P/L Stop lamp switch [Ignition switch: OFF]
Brake pedal: Fully released
Approximately 0V
[Ignition switch: OFF]

Brake pedal: Slightly depressed BATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
102 LG/B PNP switch [Ignition switch: ON]

Selector lever: P or N
Approximately 0V
[Ignition switch: ON]

Except above position BATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
104 L/OR Throttle control motor relay [Ignition switch: OFF]
BATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
[Ignition switch: ON] 0 - 1.0V
106 R/B Accelerator pedal position
sensor 1 [Ignition switch: ON]

Engine stopped

Accelerator pedal: Fully released
0.5 - 1.0V
[Ignition switch: ON]

Engine stopped

Accelerator pedal: Fully depressed 3.9 - 4.7V
107 PU/W Fuel tank temperature sen-
sor [Engine is running] Approximately 0 - 4.8V
Output voltage varies with fuel
tank temperature.
108 SB ICC brake switch
(models with ICC system)
ASCD brake switch
(models with ASCD system) [Ignition switch: ON]

Brake pedal: Slightly depressed
Approximately 0V
[Ignition switch: ON]

Brake pedal: Fully released BATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
109 W/L Ignition switch [Ignition switch: OFF]
0V
[Ignition switch: ON] BATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
111 W / B ECM relay
(Self shut-off) [Engine is running]
[Ignition switch: OFF]

For a few seconds after turning ignition
switch OFF 0 - 1.5V
[Ignition switch: OFF]

More than a few seconds after turning igni-
tion switch OFF BATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
113 GY/R Fuel pump relay [Ignition switch: ON]

For 1 second after turning ignition switch ON
[Engine is running] 0 - 1.5V
[Ignition switch: ON]

More than 1 second after turning ignition
switch ON BATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
11 5
11 6 B/R
B/W ECM ground [Engine is running]

Idle speed Body ground
11 7 R / Y EVAP canister vent control
valve [Ignition switch: ON] BATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
11 9
120 R
R Power supply for ECM
[Ignition switch: ON] BATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
121 R/W Power supply for ECM
(Back-up) [Ignition switch: OFF]
BATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
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COLOR ITEM CONDITION DATA (DC Voltage)

EC-134
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X: Applicable
*1: This item includes 1st trip DTCs.
*2: This mode includes 1st trip freeze frame data or freeze frame data. The items appear on CONSULT-II screen in freeze frame d ata
mode only if a 1st trip DTC or DTC is detected. For details, refer to EC-136
.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
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 carry out CAN communication.
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Connect CONSULT-II and CONSULT-II CONVERTER to data link connector, which is located under LH dash panel near the
hood opener handle.
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Touch “START (NISSAN BASED VHCL)”.
ENGINE CONTROL COMPONENT PARTS
OUTPUT
Fuel injector ×× ×
Power transistor (Ignition timing) ×× ×
Throttle control motor relay ×××
Throttle control motor ×
EVAP canister purge volume con-
trol solenoid valve ×××××
Air conditioner relay ××
Fuel pump relay ××××
Cooling fan relay ××××
Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 heater ××××
Heated oxygen sensor 2 heater ××××
EVAP canister vent control valve ×× ×××
Intake valve timing control solenoid
valve ××××
Calculated load value ×××
Item
DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE
WORK SUP-
PORT SELF-DIAGNOSTIC
RESULTS DATA
MONI-
TOR DATA
MONI- TOR
(SPEC) ACTIVE
TEST DTC & SRT
CONFIRMATION
DTC*1 FREEZE
FRAME
DATA*2 SRT
STATUS DTC
WORK SUP-
PORT
PBIB1570E
BCIA0029E

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS EC-139
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Revision: 2005 July 2005 FXINT/V SOL (B1) [%]
The control condition of the intake valve tim-
ing control solenoid valve (determined by
ECM according to the input signals) is indi-
cated.

The advance angle becomes larger as the
value increases.
INT/V SOL (B2) [%]
AIR COND RLY
[ON/OFF] ×

The air conditioner relay control condition
(determined by ECM according to the input
signals) is indicated.
FUEL PUMP RLY
[ON/OFF] ×

Indicates the fuel pump relay control condition
determined by ECM according to the input
signals.
VENT CONT/V
[ON/OFF]

The control condition of the EVAP canister
vent control valve (determined by ECM
according to the input signals) is indicated.
ON: Closed
OFF: Open
THRTL RELAY
[ON/OFF] ×

Indicates the throttle control motor relay con-
trol condition determined by the ECM accord-
ing to the input signals.
COOLING FAN
[HI/MID/LOW/OFF] ×

The control condition of the cooling fan (deter-
mined by ECM according to the input signals)
is indicated.
HI: High speed operation
MID: Middle speed operation
LOW: Low speed operation
OFF: Stop
HO2S2 HTR (B1)
[ON/OFF]

Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of heated oxy-
gen sensor 2 heater determined by ECM
according to the input signals.
HO2S2 HTR (B2)
[ON/OFF]
I/P PULLY SPD
[rpm]

Indicates the engine speed computed from
the turbine revolution sensor signal.
VEHICLE SPEED
[km/h] or [MPH]

Indicates the vehicle speed computed from
the revolution sensor signal.
IDL A/V LEARN
[YET/CMPLT]

Display the condition of idle air volume learn-
ing
YET: Idle Air Volume Learning has not been
performed yet.
CMPLT: Idle Air Volume Learning has already
been performed successfully.
TRVL AFTER MIL
[km] or [mile]

Distance traveled while MIL is activated.
A/F S1 HTR (B1)
[%]

Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 heater control
value computed by ECM according to the
input signals.

The current flow to the heater becomes larger
as the value increases.
A/F S1 HTR (B2)
[%]
AC PRESS SEN
[V]

The signal voltage from the refrigerant pres-
sure sensor is displayed.
VHCL SPEED SE
[km/h] or [mph]

The vehicle speed computed from the vehicle
speed signal sent from TCM is displayed.
Monitored item
[Unit] ECM
INPUT SIG-
NALS MAIN
SIG-
NALS Description Remarks

EC-160
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20. CHECK “A/F ALPHA-B1”, “A/F ALPHA-B2”, AND “B/FUEL SCHDL”
Select “A/F ALPHA-B1”, “A/F ALPHA-B2”, and “B/FUEL SCHDL” in “DATA MONITOR (SPEC)” mode, and
make sure that the each indication is within the SP value.
OK or NG
OK >> INSPECTION END
NG (“B/FUEL SCHDL” is more, “A/F ALPHA-B1”, “A/F ALPHA-B2” are less than the SP value)>>GO TO 21.
21. DISCONNECT AND RECONNECT MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR HARNESS CONNECTOR
1. Stop the engine.
2. Disconnect mass air flow sensor harness connector. Check pin terminal and connector for damage and then reconnect it again.
>> GO TO 22.
22. CHECK “A/F ALPHA-B1”, “A/F ALPHA-B2”
1. Start engine.
2. Select “A/F ALPHA-B1”, “A/F ALPHA-B2” in “DATA MONITOR (SPEC)” mode, and make sure that the each indication is within the SP value.
OK or NG
OK >> 1. Detect malfunctioning part of mass air flow sensor circuit and repair it. Refer to EC-195, "DTC
P0102, P0103 MAF SENSOR" .
2. GO TO 29.
NG >> GO TO 23.
23. CHECK “MAS A/F SE-B1”
Select “MAS A/F SE-B1” in “DATA MONITOR (SPEC)” mode, and
make sure that the indication is within the SP value.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 24.
NG (More than the SP value)>>Replace mass air flow sensor, and then GO TO 29.
24. REPLACE ECM
1. Replace ECM.
2. Perform initialization of IVIS(NATS) system and registration of all IVIS(NATS) ignition key IDs. Refer to BL-215, "
ECM Re-Communicating Function" .
3. Perform EC-96, "
VIN Registration" .
4. Perform EC-96, "
Accelerator Pedal Released Position Learning" .
5. Perform EC-96, "
Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning" .
6. Perform EC-97, "
Idle Air Volume Learning" .
>> GO TO 29.
PBIB2370E

DTC P0122, P0123 TP SENSOR EC-213
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DTC P0122, P0123 TP SENSORPFP:16119
Component DescriptionABS006N2
Electric throttle control actuator consists of throttle control motor,
throttle position sensor, etc. The throttle position sensor responds to
the throttle valve movement.
The throttle position sensor has two sensors. These sensors are a
kind of potentiometers which transform the throttle valve position into
output voltage, and emit the voltage signal to the ECM. In addition,
these sensors detect the opening and closing speed of the throttle
valve and feed the voltage signals to the ECM. The ECM judges the
current opening angle of the throttle valve from these signals and the
ECM controls the throttle control motor to make the throttle valve
opening angle properly in response to driving condition.
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor ModeABS006N3
Specification data are reference values.
*: Throttle position sensor 2 signal is converted by ECM internally. Thus, it differs from ECM terminal voltage signal.
On Board Diagnosis LogicABS006N4
These self-diagnoses have the one trip detection logic.
FAIL-SAFE MODE
When the malfunction is detected, ECM enters fail-safe mode and the MIL lights up.
PBIB0145E
MONITOR ITEM CONDITION SPECIFICATION
THRTL SEN 1
THRTL SEN 2*

Ignition switch: ON
(Engine stopped)

Selector lever: D Accelerator pedal: Fully released More than 0.36V
Accelerator pedal: Fully depressed Less than 4.75V
DTC No. Trouble diagnosis name DTC detecting condition Possible cause
P0122
0122 Throttle position sensor
2 circuit low input An excessively low voltage from the TP sensor
2 is sent to ECM.

Harness or connectors
(The TP sensor 2 circuit is open or
shorted.)
(APP sensor 2 circuit is shorted.)

Electric throttle control actuator
(TP sensor 2)

Accelerator pedal position sensor
P0123
0123 Throttle position sensor
2 circuit high input An excessively high voltage from the TP sen-
sor 2 is sent to ECM.
Engine operation condition in fail-safe mode
The ECM controls the electric throttle control actuator in regulating the throttle opening in order for the idle position to be within +10
degrees.
The ECM regulates the opening speed of the throttle valve to be slower than the normal condition.
So, the acceleration will be poor.