2005 INFINITI FX35 check engine

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BATTERY
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BATTERYPFP:AYBGL
How to Handle BatteryAKS00799
CAUTION:

If it becomes necessary to start the engine with a booster battery and jumper cables, use a 12-volt
booster battery.

After connecting battery cables, ensure that they are tightly clamped to battery terminals for good
contact.
METHODS OF PREVENTING OVER-DISCHARGE
The following precautions must be taken to prevent over-discharging
a battery.

The battery surface (particularly its top) should always be kept
clean and dry.

The terminal connections should be clean and tight.

At every routine maintenance, check the electrolyte level.
This also applies to batteries designated as “low maintenance”
and “maintenance-free”.

When the vehicle is not going to be used over a long period of
time, disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.

Check the charge condition of the battery.
Periodically check the specific gravity of the electrolyte. Keep a
close check on charge condition to prevent over-discharge.
MEL040F
ELA0349D
MEL042F

STARTING SYSTEM SC-15
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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 1
Check “B” Terminal Circuit
1. CHECK POWER SUPPLY FOR STARTER MOTOR “B” TERMINAL
1. Remove fuel pump fuse.
2. Crank or start the engine (where possible) until the fuel pressure is released.
3. Turn ignition switch OFF.
4. Make sure that the starter motor “B” terminal E313 terminal 2 (B) (VK45DE) or (B/R) (VQ35DE) connec- tion is clean and tight.
5. Check voltage between starter motor “B” terminal E313 terminal 2 (B) (VK45DE) or (B/R) (VQ35DE) and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Check harness between battery and starter motor for
open circuit.
2. CHECK BATTERY CABLE CONNECTION (VOLTAGE DROP TEST)
Check voltage between starter motor “B” terminal E313 terminal 2
(B) (VK45DE) or (B/R) (VQ35DE) and battery positive terminal.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Check harness between battery and starter motor for poor continuity.
3. CHECK STARTER MOTOR GROUND CIRCUIT (VOLTAGE DROP TEST)
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check voltage between starter motor case and battery negative terminal.
OK or NG
OK >> “B” terminal circuit is OK. Further inspection necessary. Refer to SC-14, "
WORK FLOW" .
NG >> Check starter motor case and ground for poor continuity. VK45DE
2 (B) – Ground : Battery voltage
VQ35DE
2 (B/R) – Ground : Battery voltage
PKIA2842E
2 (B) – Battery positive terminal (VK45DE)
When ignition switch is in START
position : Less than 0.5 V
2 (BR) – Battery positive terminal (VQ35DE)
When ignition switch is in START
position : Less than 0.5 V
PKIA2370E
Starter motor case – Battery negative terminal
When ignition switch is in
START position : Less than 0.2 V
PKIA2943E

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STARTING SYSTEM
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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 2
Check “S” Connector Circuit
1. CHECK POWER SUPPLY FOR STARTER MOTOR “S” TERMINAL
1. Remove fuel pump fuse.
2. Crank or start the engine (where possible) until the fuel pressure is released.
3. Turn ignition switch OFF.
4. Disconnect starter motor connector.
5. Check voltage between starter motor harness connector E312 (VK45DE) or F33 (VQ35DE) terminal 1 (B) and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> “S” connector circuit is OK. Further inspection neces- sary. Refer to SC-14, "
WORK FLOW" .
NG >> Check the following.

40A fusible link (letter F , located in fuse and fusible
link box)

Ignition switch

Starter relay (within the IPDM E/R)

Harness for open or short
MINIMUM SPECIFICATION OF CRANKING VOLTAGE REFERENCING COOLANT TEMPERA-
TURE
1 (B) – Ground
When ignition switch is in
START position : Battery voltage
PKIA2807E
Engine coolant temperature Voltage [V]
− 30 °C to −20 °C ( −22 °F to −4 °F) 8.4
− 19 °C to −10 °C ( −2 °F to 14 °F) 8.9
− 9 °C to 0 °C (16 °F to 32 °F) 9.3
More than 1 °C (More than 34 °F) 9.7

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STARTING SYSTEM
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VQ35DE ENGINE MODELS (AWD)
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Pinion/Clutch Check
1. Inspect pinion teeth.

Replace pinion if teeth are worn or damaged. (Also check condition of ring gear teeth.)
2. Inspect reduction gear teeth.

Replace reduction gear if teeth are worn or damaged. (Also check condition of armature shaft gear
teeth.)
3. Check to see if pinion locks in one direction and rotates smoothly in the opposite direction.

If it locks or rotates in both directions, or unusual resistance is evident, replace.
1. Magnetic switch assembly 2. Dust cover kit 3. Shift lever set
4. Center bracket (A) 5. Yoke assembly 6. Armature assembly
7. Brush holder assembly 8. Thrust washer 9. Rear cover assembly
10. Shaft gear assembly 11. Packing 12. Thrust washer
13. Center bracket (P) 14. E-ring 15. Pinion assembly
16. Ball bearing 17. Caul 18. Gear case assembly
: N·m (kg-m, in-lb) (H): High-temperature grease point
PKIB8805E

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CHARGING SYSTEM
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Trouble Diagnosis with Battery/Starting/Charging System Tester (Charging)AKS0079K
NOTE:
To ensure a complete and thorough diagnosis, the battery, starter and alternator test segments must be done
as a set from start to finish.
Before starting, perform the preliminary inspection. Refer to SC-29, "
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION" .
1. Turn off all loads on the vehicle electrical system.
2. Perform battery and starting system test with Battery/Starting/ Charging system tester.
3. Press “ENTER” to begin the charging system test.
4. Start engine.
5. Press “ENTER” until “LOADS OFF REV ENGINE 5 SEC” is dis- played.
6. Raise and hold the engine speed at 1,500 to 2,000 rpm for about 5 seconds, then return the engine to idle.
Once the increase in engine rpm is detected, press “ENTER” to
continue.
NOTE:

If after 30 seconds an increase in engine idle speed is not
detected, “RPM NOT DETECTED” will display.

Some engines may have a higher idle initially after starting,
particularly when the engine is cold. The tester may detect
this without any other action being taken. If this occurs, con-
tinue on with the testing process. The final results will not be affected.
7. The tester now checks the engine at idle and performs the “DIODE/RIPPLE” check.
8. When complete, the tester will prompt you to turn on the follow- ing electrical loads.

Heater fan set to highest speed. Do not run the A/C or wind-
shield defroster.

Headlamp high beam

Rear window defogger
NOTE:
Do not run the windshield wipers or any other cyclical loads.
9. Press “ENTER” to continue.
SEL417X
SEL418X
SEL419X
SEL420X

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CHARGING SYSTEM
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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 4
Check “B” Terminal Circuit
1. CHECK “B” TERMINAL CONNECTION
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check if “B” terminal is clean and tight.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Repair “B” terminal connection. Confirm repair by performing complete Battery/Starting/Charging system test.
2. CHECK ALTERNATOR “B” TERMINAL CIRCUIT
Check voltage between alternator “B” terminal E307 terminal 1 (B/R)
and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Check the following.

Harness for open between alternator and fusible link
(VK45DE and VQ35DE AWD)

Harness for open between alternator and battery
(VQ35DE 2WD)
3. CHECK “B” TERMINAL CONNECTION (VOLTAGE DROP TEST)
1. Start engine.
2. When engine running at idle and warm, check voltage between alternator “B” terminal E307 terminal 1 (B/R) and battery positive
terminal.
OK or NG
OK >> Go to SC-28, "WORK FLOW" .
NG >> Check harness between battery and alternator for poor continuity.
1 (B/R) – Ground : Battery voltage
PKIA2944E
1 (B/R) – Battery positive terminal : Less than 0.2 V
PKIA2366E

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CHARGING SYSTEM
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Alternator Pulley Inspection
Perform the following.

Make sure that alternator pulley does not rattle.

Make sure that alternator pulley nut is tight.
Installation
Installation is the reverse order of removal.

Install alternator, and check tension of belt. Refer to EM-173, "Checking Drive Belts" .
CAUTION:
Be sure to tighten “B” terminal nut carefully.
VQ35DE ENGINE MODELS
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
2. Remove engine front undercover, using power tools.
3. Remove alternator and power steering oil pump belt. Refer to EM-16, "
Removal and Installation" .
4. Disconnect alternator connector.
5. Remove “B” terminal nut.
6. Remove harness clip and water hose bracket from alternator. Alternator pulley nut:
: 73.5 N·m (7.5 kg-m, 54 ft-lb)
1. B terminal nut 2. B terminal harness 3. Alternator connector
4. Alternator mounting bolt 5. Alternator stay mounting bolt 6. Alternator stay
7. Alternator
: N·m (kg-m, ft-lb) : Engine front
PKIB8815E
PKIA2358E

SE-6
SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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DUPLICATE THE NOISE AND TEST DRIVE
If possible, drive the vehicle with the customer until the noise is duplicated. Note any additional information on
the Diagnostic Worksheet regarding the conditions or location of the noise. This information can be used to
duplicate the same conditions when you confirm the repair.
If the noise can be duplicated easily during the test drive, to help identify the source of the noise, try to dupli-
cate the noise with the vehicle stopped by doing one or all of the following:
1) Close a door.
2) Tap or push/pull around the area where the noise appears to be coming from.
3) Rev the engine.
4) Use a floor jack to recreate vehicle “twist”.
5) At idle, apply engine load (electrical load, half-clutch on M/T model, drive position on A/T model).
6) Raise the vehicle on a hoist and hit a tire with a rubber hammer.

Drive the vehicle and attempt to duplicate the conditions the customer states exist when the noise occurs.

If it is difficult to duplicate the noise, drive the vehicle slowly on an undulating or rough road to stress the
vehicle body.
CHECK RELATED SERVICE BULLETINS
After verifying the customer concern or symptom, check ASIST for Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) related
to that concern or symptom.
If a TSB relates to the symptom, follow the procedure to repair the noise.
LOCATE THE NOISE AND IDENTIFY THE ROOT CAUSE
1. Narrow down the noise to a general area. To help pinpoint the source of the noise, use a listening tool (Chassis Ear: J39570, Engine Ear and mechanics stethoscope).
2. Narrow down the noise to a more specific area and identify the cause of the noise by:

removing the components in the area that you suspect the noise is coming from.
Do not use too much force when removing clips and fasteners, otherwise clips and fastener can be broken
or lost during the repair, resulting in the creation of new noise.

tapping or pushing/pulling the component that you suspect is causing the noise.
Do not tap or push/pull the component with excessive force, otherwise the noise will only be eliminated
temporarily.

feeling for a vibration with your hand by touching the component(s) that you suspect is (are) causing the
noise.

placing a piece of paper between components that you suspect are causing the noise.

looking for loose components and contact marks.
Refer to SE-7, "
Generic Squeak and Rattle Troubleshooting" .
REPAIR THE CAUSE

If the cause is a loose component, tighten the component securely.

If the cause is insufficient clearance between components:
–separate components by repositioning or loosening and retightening the component, if possible.
–insulate components with a suitable insulator such as urethane pads, foam blocks, felt cloth tape or ure-
thane tape. A Nissan Squeak and Rattle Kit (J43980) is available through your authorized Nissan Parts
Department.
CAUTION:
Do not use excessive force as many components are constructed of plastic and may be damaged.
Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.
The following materials are contained in the Nissan Squeak and Rattle Kit (J43980). Each item can be
ordered separately as needed.
URETHANE PADS [1.5 mm (0.059 in) thick]
Insulates connectors, harness, etc.
76268-9E005: 100 × 135 mm (3.94 × 5.31 in)/76884-71L01: 60 × 85 mm (2.36 × 3.35 in)/76884-71L02: 15
× 25 mm (0.59 × 0.98 in)
INSULATOR (Foam blocks)
Insulates components from contact. Can be used to fill space behind a panel.
73982-9E000: 45 mm (1.77 in) thick, 50 × 50 mm (1.97 × 1.97 in)/73982-50Y00: 10 mm (0.39 in) thick,
50 × 50 mm (1.97 × 1.97 in)