2005 INFINITI FX35 radiator

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CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor ModeABS006V9
Specification data are reference values.
On Board Diagnosis LogicABS006VA
If the cooling fan or another component in the cooling system malfunctions, engine coolant temperature will
rise.
When the engine coolant temperature reaches an abnormally high temperature condition, a malfunction is
indicated.
This self-diagnosis has the one trip detection logic.
CAUTION:
When a malfunction is indicated, be sure to replace the coolant. Refer to CO-11, "
Changing Engine
Coolant" . Also, replace the engine oil. Refer to LU-9, "Changing Engine Oil" .
1. Fill radiator with coolant up to specified level with a filling speed of 2 liters per minute. Be sure to use coolant with the proper mixture ratio. Refer to MA-13, "
Anti-Freeze Coolant Mixture Ratio" .
2. After refilling coolant, run engine to ensure that no water-flow noise is emitted.
Overall Function CheckABS006VB
Use this procedure to check the overall function of the cooling fan. During this check, a DTC might not be con-
firmed.
WARNING:
Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could be caused by high pres-
sure fluid escaping from the radiator.
Wrap a thick cloth around cap. Carefully remove the cap by turning it a quarter turn to allow built-up
pressure to escape. Then turn the cap all the way off.
MONITOR ITEM CONDITION SPECIFICATION
AIR COND SIG

Engine: After warming up, idle
the engine Air conditioner switch: OFF OFF
Air conditioner switch: ON
(Compressor operates.) ON
COOLING FAN

Engine: After warming up, idle
the engine

Air conditioner switch: OFF Engine coolant temperature is 94
°C
(201 °F) or less OFF
Engine coolant temperature is
between 95 °C (203 °F) and 99 °C
(210 °F) LOW
Engine coolant temperature is
between 100 °C (212 °F) and 104 °C
(219 °F) MID
Engine coolant temperature is 105 °C
(221 °F) or more HI
DTC No. Trouble diagnosis name DTC detecting condition Possible cause
P1217
1217 Engine over tempera-
ture (Overheat)

Cooling fan does not operate properly (Over-
heat).

Cooling fan system does not operate prop-
erly (Overheat).

Engine coolant level was not added to the
system using the proper filling method.

Engine coolant is not within the specified
range.

Harness or connectors
(The cooling fan circuit is open or
shorted.)

IPDM E/R

Cooling fan

Radiator hose

Radiator

Radiator cap

Water pump

Thermostat
For more information, refer to EC-478,
"Main 12 Causes of Overheating" .

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WITH CONSULT-II
1. Check the coolant level in the reservoir tank and radiator.
Allow engine to cool before checking coolant level.
If the coolant level in the reservoir tank and/or radiator is below
the proper range, skip the following steps and go to EC-473,
"PROCEDURE A" .
2. Confirm whether customer filled the coolant or not. If customer filled the coolant, skip the following steps and go to EC-473,
"PROCEDURE A" .
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Perform “COOLING FAN” in “ACTIVE TEST” mode with CON- SULT-II.
5. If the results are NG, go to EC-473, "
PROCEDURE A" .
WITH GST
1. Check the coolant level in the reservoir tank and radiator.
Allow engine to cool before checking coolant level.
If the coolant level in the reservoir tank and/or radiator is below
the proper range, skip the following steps and go to EC-473,
"PROCEDURE A" .
2. Confirm whether customer filled the coolant or not. If customer filled the coolant, skip the following steps and go to EC-473,
"PROCEDURE A" .
3. Perform IPDM E/R auto active test and check cooling fan motors operation, refer to PG-24, "
Auto Active Test"
4. If NG, go to EC-473, "PROCEDURE A" .
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Diagnostic ProcedureABS006VD
PROCEDURE A
1. INSPECTION START
Do you have CONSULT-II?
Ye s o r N o
Ye s > > G O T O 2 .
No >> GO TO 3.
2. CHECK COOLING FAN OPERATION
With CONSULT-II
1. Start engine and let it idle.
2. Select “COOLING FAN” in “ACTIVE TEST” mode with CON- SULT-II.
3. Make sure that cooling fans-1 and -2 operate at each speed (LOW/MID/HI).
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Check cooling fan control circuit. (Go to EC-475, "
PRO-
CEDURE B" .)
3. CHECK COOLING FAN OPERATION
Without CONSULT-II
1. Perform IPDM E/R auto active test and check cooling fan motors operation, refer to PG-24, "
Auto Active
Te s t" .
2. Make sure that cooling fans-1 and -2 operate at each speed (Low/Middle/High).
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Check cooling fan control circuit. (Go to EC-475, "
PROCEDURE B" .)
4. CHECK COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAK
Apply pressure to the cooling system with a tester, and check if the
pressure drops.
CAUTION:
Higher than the specified pressure may cause radiator damage.
Pressure should not drop.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Check the following for leak. Refer to CO-11, "
LEVEL
CHECK" .

Hose

Radiator

Water pump
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Testing pressure: 157 kPa (1.6 kg/cm2 , 23 psi)
SLC754A

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5. CHECK RADIATOR CAP
Apply pressure to cap with a tester.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG >> Replace radiator cap.
6. CHECK THERMOSTAT
1. Check valve seating condition at normal room temperatures. It should seat tightly.
2. Check valve opening temperature and valve lift.
3. Check if valve is closed at 5 °C (9 °F) below valve opening tem-
perature.
For details, refer to CO-26, "
WATER INLET AND THERMO-
STAT ASSEMBLY" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 7.
NG >> Replace thermostat
7. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Refer to EC-212, "
Component Inspection" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 8.
NG >> Replace engine coolant temperature sensor.
8. CHECK MAIN 12 CAUSES
If the cause cannot be isolated, go to EC-478, "
Main 12 Causes of Overheating" .
>> INSPECTION END
Radiator cap relief pressure:
59 - 98 kPa (0.6 - 1.0 kg/cm
2
, 9 - 14 psi)
SLC755A
Valve opening temperature: 76.5 °C (170 °F) [standard]
Valve lift: More than 8.6 mm/90 °C
(0.339 in/194 °F)
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Main 12 Causes of OverheatingABS006VE
*1: Turn the ignition switch ON.
*2: Engine running at 3,000 rpm for 10 minutes.
*3: Drive at 90 km/h (55 MPH) for 30 minutes and then let idle for 10 minutes.
*4: After 60 minutes of cool down time.
For more information, refer to CO-7, "
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS" .
Component InspectionABS006VF
COOLING FAN MOTORS-1 AND -2
1. Disconnect cooling fan motor harness connectors.
2. Supply cooling fan motor terminals with battery voltage and check operation.
Cooling fan motor should operate.
If NG, replace cooling fan motor.
Engine Step Inspection item Equipment Standard Reference page
OFF 1

Blocked radiator

Blocked condenser

Blocked radiator grille

Blocked bumper

Visual No blocking —
2

Coolant mixture
Coolant tester 50 - 50% coolant mixture MA-13
3
Coolant level
Visual Coolant up to MAX level
in reservoir tank and radi-
ator filler neck CO-11
4
Radiator cap
Pressure tester 59 - 98 kPa
(0.6 - 1.0 kg/cm2 , 9 - 14
psi) (Limit) CO-15
ON*25
Coolant leaks
Visual No leaks
CO-11
ON*26
Thermostat
Touch the upper and
lower radiator hoses Both hoses should be hot
CO-26
ON*17
Cooling fan
CONSULT-II Operating See trouble diagnosis for
DTC P1217 ( EC-467
).
OFF 8

Combustion gas leak
Color checker chemical
tester 4 Gas analyzer Negative —
ON*
39
Coolant temperature
gauge
Visual Gauge less than 3/4 when driving —

Coolant overflow to
reservoir tank
Visual No overflow during driving and idling CO-11
OFF*410
Coolant return from
reservoir tank to radia-
tor
Visual Should be initial level in reservoir tank CO-11
OFF 11
Cylinder head
Straight gauge feeler
gauge 0.1 mm (0.004 in) Maxi-
mum distortion (warping) EM-102
12
Cylinder block and pis-
tons
Visual No scuffing on cylinder walls or piston EM-122
Cooling fan speed
Cooling fan motor terminals
(+) ( −)
Middle (MID) 1 3 and 4
2 3 and 4
1 and 2 3
1 and 2 4
High (HI) 1 and 2 3 and 4
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PREPARATION EC-719
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PREPARATIONPFP:00002
Special Service ToolsABS007HC
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name Description
EG17650301
(J-33984-A)
Radiator cap tester
adapter Adapting radiator cap tester to radiator cap and
radiator filler neck
a: 28 (1.10) dia.
b: 31.4 (1.236) dia.
c: 41.3 (1.626) dia.
Unit: mm (in)
KV10117100
(J-36471-A)
Heated oxygen
sensor wrench Loosening or tightening heated oxygen sensor
with 22 mm (0.87 in) hexagon nut
KV10114400
(J-38365)
Heated oxygen
sensor wrench Loosening or tightening heated oxygen sensor
a: 22 mm (0.87 in)
(J-44321)
Fuel pressure gauge
kit Checking fuel pressure
KV109E0010
(J-46209)
Break-out box Measuring the ECM signals with a circuit tester
KV109E0080
(J-45819)
Y-cable adapter Measuring the ECM signals with a circuit tester
S-NT564
S-NT379
S-NT636
LEC642
S-NT825
S-NT826

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS EC-803
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1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection. Cooling
Radiator/Hose/Radiator filler cap
55555 55 45 CO-41
,
CO-45
Thermostat 5 CO-53
Water pumpCO-51
Water galleryCO-35
Cooling fan
5 CO-49
Coolant level (Low)/Contami-
nated coolant CO-37
IVIS (INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System —
NATS) 11
EC-744 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

DTC P0125 ECT SENSOR EC-929
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3. CHECK THERMOSTAT OPERATION
When the engine is cold [lower than 70 °C (158 °F)] condition, grasp lower radiator hose and confirm the engine
coolant does not flow.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Repair or replace thermostat. Refer to CO-53, "
THERMOSTAT AND WATER CONTROL VALVE" .
4. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to EC-854, "
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT" .
Refer to EC-916, "
Wiring Diagram" .
>> INSPECTION END
Component InspectionABS007KJ
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
1. Check resistance between engine coolant temperature sensor
terminals 1 and 2 as shown in the figure.

2. If NG, replace engine coolant temperature sensor.
Removal and InstallationABS007KK
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Refer to CO-53, "THERMOSTAT AND WATER CONTROL VALVE" .
PBIB2005E
Temperature °C ( °F) Resistance k Ω
20 (68) 2.1 - 2.9
50 (122) 0.68 - 1.00
90 (194) 0.236 - 0.260
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