2005 INFINITI FX35 overheating

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B ENGINE
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ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
VQ35DE
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 3
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” ............................................................. ..... 3
Precautions for Liquid Gasket ............................. ..... 3
REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET SEALING ..... ..... 3
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE ..... 3
PREPARATION ...................................................... ..... 5
Special Service Tools .......................................... ..... 5
Commercial Service Tools ................................... ..... 6
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS ..................... ..... 7
Troubleshooting Chart ......................................... ..... 7
COOLING SYSTEM ............................................... ..... 9
Cooling Circuit ..................................................... ..... 9
System Chart ...................................................... ... 10
ENGINE COOLANT ............................................... ....11
Inspection ............................................................ .... 11
LEVEL CHECK ................................................ .... 11
LEAK CHECK .................................................. .... 11
Changing Engine Coolant ................................... .... 11
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT ...................... .... 11
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT ..................... ... 12
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM ...................... ... 13
RADIATOR ............................................................. ... 14
Components ........................................................ ... 14
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 14
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 14
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 15
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............ ... 15
Checking Radiator Cap ....................................... ... 15
Checking Radiator ............................................... ... 16
RADIATOR (ALUMINUM TYPE) ........................... ... 17
Components ........................................................ ... 17
Disassembly and Assembly ................................ ... 17
PREPARATION ................................................ ... 17
DISASSEMBLY ................................................ ... 17
ASSEMBLY ...................................................... ... 18
INSPECTION ................................................... ... 20 COOLING FAN .......................................................
... 21
Components ........................................................ ... 21
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 21
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 21
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 21
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. ... 21
Disassembly and Assembly ................................. ... 21
DISASSEMBLY ................................................ ... 21
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ............. ... 21
ASSEMBLY ...................................................... ... 21
WATER PUMP ....................................................... ... 22
Components ........................................................ ... 22
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 22
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 22
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... ... 24
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 24
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. ... 25
WATER INLET AND THERMOSTAT ASSEMBLY . ... 26
Components ........................................................ ... 26
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 26
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 26
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... ... 27
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 27
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. ... 27
WATER OUTLET AND WATER PIPING ................ ... 28
Components ........................................................ ... 28
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 28
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 28
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 29
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. ... 29
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ... ... 30
Standard and Limit ............................................... ... 30
ENGINE COOLANT CAPACITY (APPROXI-
MATE) ............................................................... ... 30
RADIATOR ....................................................... ... 30
THERMOSTAT ................................................. ... 30

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VK45DE
PRECAUTIONS ......................................................... 31
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” .............................................................. ... 31
PREPARATION ...................................................... ... 32
Special Service Tools .......................................... ... 32
Commercial Service Tools ................................... ... 32
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS ..................... ... 33
Troubleshooting Chart ......................................... ... 33
COOLING SYSTEM ............................................... ... 35
Cooling Circuit ..................................................... ... 35
System Chart ....................................................... ... 36
ENGINE COOLANT ............................................... ... 37
Inspection ............................................................ ... 37
LEVEL CHECK ................................................. ... 37
LEAK CHECK ................................................... ... 37
Changing Engine Coolant .................................... ... 37
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT ....................... ... 37
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT ...................... ... 38
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM ...................... ... 39
RADIATOR ............................................................. ... 41
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 41
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 41
INSTALLATION ................................................. ... 43
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. ... 43
Checking Radiator Cap ....................................... ... 43
Checking Radiator ............................................... ... 44
RADIATOR (ALUMINUM TYPE) ............................ ... 45
Disassembly and Assembly ................................. ... 45
PREPARATION ................................................ ... 45
DISASSEMBLY ................................................ ... 45
ASSEMBLY ...................................................... ... 46
INSPECTION .................................................... ... 48 COOLING FAN .......................................................
... 49
Removal and Installation (Crankshaft Driven Type) ... 49
REMOVAL ......................................................... ... 49
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ..................... ... 49
INSTALLATION ................................................. ... 49
Removal and Installation (Motor Driven Type) ..... ... 50
REMOVAL ......................................................... ... 50
INSTALLATION ................................................. ... 50
Disassembly and Assembly (Motor Driven Type) ... 50 DISASSEMBLY ................................................. ... 50
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ............. ... 50
ASSEMBLY ....................................................... ... 50
WATER PUMP ........................................................ ... 51
Removal and Installation ...................................... ... 51
REMOVAL ......................................................... ... 51
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ..................... ... 52
INSTALLATION ................................................. ... 52
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. ... 52
THERMOSTAT AND WATER CONTROL VALVE .. ... 53
Removal and Installation ...................................... ... 53
REMOVAL ......................................................... ... 53
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ..................... ... 54
INSTALLATION ................................................. ... 54
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. ... 55
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ... ... 56
Standard and Limit ............................................... ... 56
ENGINE COOLANT CAPACITY (APPROXI-
MATE) ............................................................... ... 56
RADIATOR ........................................................ ... 56
THERMOSTAT .................................................. ... 56
WATER CONTROL VALVE ............................... ... 56

OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS CO-7
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OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSISPFP:00012
Troubleshooting ChartABS004UZ
Symptom Check items
Cooling sys-
tem parts
malfunction Poor heat transfer
Water pump malfunction Worn or loose drive belt
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Thermostat stuck closed —
Damaged fins Dust contamination or
paper clogging
Physical damage
Clogged radiator cooling
tube Excess foreign material
(rust, dirt, sand, etc.)
Reduced air flow Cooling fan does not oper-
ate
Fan assembly —
High resistance to fan rota-
tion
Damaged fan blades
Damaged radiator shroud — — —
Improper engine coolant
mixture ratio —— —
Poor engine coolant quality — Engine coolant density —
Insufficient engine coolant Engine coolant leaks Cooling hose
Loose clamp
Cracked hose
Water pump Poor sealing
Radiator cap Loose
Poor sealing
Radiator O-ring for damage, deterio-
ration or improper fitting
Cracked radiator tank
Cracked radiator core
Reservoir tank Cracked reservoir tank
Overflowing reservoir tank Exhaust gas leaks into
cooling system Cylinder head deterioration
Cylinder head gasket dete-
rioration

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OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS
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Except cool-
ing system
parts mal-
function — Overload on engine
Abusive driving
High engine rpm under no
load
Driving in low gear for
extended time
Driving at extremely high
speed
Powertrain system mal-
function
—
Installed improper size
wheels and tires
Dragging brakes
Improper ignition timing
Blocked or restricted air
flow Blocked bumper —
—
Blocked radiator grille
Installed car brassiere
Mud contamination or
paper clogging
Blocked radiator —
Blocked condenser Blocked air flow
Installed large fog lamp
Symptom Check items

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OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSISPFP:00012
Troubleshooting ChartABS006JF
Symptom Check items
Cooling sys-
tem parts
malfunction Poor heat transfer
Water pump malfunction Worn or loose drive belt
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Thermostat stuck closed —
Damaged fins Dust contamination or
paper clogging
Physical damage
Clogged radiator cooling
tube Excess foreign material
(rust, dirt, sand, etc.)
Reduced air flow Cooling fan does not oper-
ate
Fan assembly —
High resistance to fan rota-
tion
Damaged fan blades
Damaged radiator shroud — — —
Improper engine coolant
mixture ratio —— —
Poor engine coolant quality — Engine coolant density —
Insufficient engine coolant Engine coolant leaks Cooling hose
Loose clamp
Cracked hose
Water pump Poor sealing
Radiator cap Loose
Poor sealing
Radiator O-ring for damage, deterio-
ration or improper fitting
Cracked radiator tank
Cracked radiator core
Reservoir tank Cracked reservoir tank
Overflowing reservoir tank Exhaust gas leaks into
cooling system Cylinder head deterioration
Cylinder head gasket dete-
rioration

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OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS
Revision: 2005 July 2005 FX
Except cool-
ing system
parts mal-
function — Overload on engine
Abusive driving
High engine rpm under no
load
Driving in low gear for
extended time
Driving at extremely high
speed
Powertrain system mal-
function
—
Installed improper size
wheels and tires
Dragging brakes
Improper ignition timing
Blocked or restricted air
flow Blocked bumper —
—
Blocked radiator grille
Installed car brassiere
Mud contamination or
paper clogging
Blocked radiator —
Blocked condenser Blocked air flow
Installed large fog lamp
Symptom Check items

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FUNCTION .............................................................
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Description .......................................................... . 426
On Board Diagnosis Logic .................................. . 426
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. . 426
Wiring Diagram ................................................... . 427
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... . 428
Component Inspection ........................................ . 431
Remove and Installation ...................................... . 431
DTC P1124, P1126 THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR
RELAY ................................................................... . 432
Component Description ....................................... . 432
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode . 432
On Board Diagnosis Logic .................................. . 432
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. . 432
Wiring Diagram ................................................... . 434
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... . 435
DTC P1128 THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR ....... . 437
Component Description ....................................... . 437
On Board Diagnosis Logic .................................. . 437
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. . 437
Wiring Diagram ................................................... . 438
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... . 439
Component Inspection ........................................ . 440
Removal and Installation ..................................... . 441
DTC P1146, P1166 HO2S2 .................................... . 442
Component Description ....................................... . 442
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode . 442
On Board Diagnosis Logic .................................. . 442
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. . 443
Overall Function Check ....................................... . 443
Wiring Diagram ................................................... . 445
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... . 448
Component Inspection ........................................ . 450
Removal and Installation ..................................... . 452
DTC P1147, P1167 HO2S2 .................................... . 453
Component Description ....................................... . 453
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode . 453
On Board Diagnosis Logic .................................. . 453
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. . 454
Overall Function Check ....................................... . 454
Wiring Diagram ................................................... . 456
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... . 459
Component Inspection ........................................ . 461
Removal and Installation ..................................... . 463
DTC P1148, P1168 CLOSED LOOP CONTROL ... . 464
On Board Diagnosis Logic .................................. . 464
DTC P1211 TCS CONTROL UNIT ........................ . 465
Description .......................................................... . 465
On Board Diagnosis Logic .................................. . 465
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. . 465
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... . 465
DTC P1212 TCS COMMUNICATION LINE ........... . 466
Description .......................................................... . 466
On Board Diagnosis Logic .................................. . 466
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. . 466
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... . 466 DTC P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE .......
.467
Description ........................................................... .467
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode .469
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... .469
Overall Function Check ....................................... .469
Wiring Diagram .................................................... .471
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... .473
Main 12 Causes of Overheating .......................... .478
Component Inspection ......................................... .478
DTC P1225 TP SENSOR ....................................... .479
Component Description ....................................... .479
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... .479
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. .479
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... .480
Removal and Installation ..................................... .480
DTC P1226 TP SENSOR ....................................... .481
Component Description ....................................... .481
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... .481
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. .481
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... .482
Removal and Installation ..................................... .482
DTC P1229 SENSOR POWER SUPPLY ............... .483
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... .483
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. .483
Wiring Diagram .................................................... .484
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... .485
DTC P1271, P1281 A/F SENSOR 1 ...................... .488
Component Description ....................................... .488
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode .488
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... .488
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. .488
Wiring Diagram .................................................... .490
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... .493
Removal and Installation ..................................... .496
DTC P1272, P1282 A/F SENSOR 1 ...................... .497
Component Description ....................................... .497
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode .497
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... .497
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. .497
Wiring Diagram .................................................... .499
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... .502
Removal and Installation ..................................... .505
DTC P1273, P1283 A/F SENSOR 1 ...................... .506
Component Description ....................................... .506
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode .506
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... .506
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. .506
Wiring Diagram .................................................... .508
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... .511
Removal and Installation ..................................... .515
DTC P1274, P1284 A/F SENSOR 1 ...................... .516
Component Description ....................................... .516
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode .516
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... .516

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Component Inspection .........................................
11 5 5
Removal and Installation ..................................... 11 5 5
DTC P1124, P1126 THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR
RELAY .................................................................... 115 6
Component Description ....................................... 11 5 6
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode 11 5 6
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 11 5 6
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. 11 5 6
Wiring Diagram .................................................... 11 5 8
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... 11 5 9
DTC P1128 THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR ........ 116 1
Component Description ....................................... 11 6 1
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 11 6 1
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. 11 6 1
Wiring Diagram .................................................... 11 6 2
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... 11 6 3
Component Inspection ......................................... 11 6 4
Removal and Installation ..................................... 11 6 5
DTC P1140, P1145 IVT CONTROL POSITION SEN-
SOR ........................................................................ 116 6
Component Description ....................................... 11 6 6
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode 11 6 6
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 11 6 6
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. 11 6 6
Wiring Diagram .................................................... 11 6 7
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... 11 7 0
Component Inspection ......................................... 11 7 3
Removal and Installation ..................................... 11 7 3
DTC P1143, P1163 HO2S1 .................................... 117 4
Component Description ....................................... 11 7 4
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode 11 7 4
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 11 7 4
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. 11 7 5
Overall Function Check ....................................... 11 7 6
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... 11 7 6
Component Inspection ......................................... 11 7 8
Removal and Installation ..................................... 11 7 9
DTC P1144, P1164 HO2S1 .................................... 118 0
Component Description ....................................... 11 8 0
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode 11 8 0
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 11 8 0
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. 11 8 1
Overall Function Check ....................................... 11 8 2
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... 11 8 2
Component Inspection ......................................... 11 8 4
Removal and Installation ..................................... 11 8 6
DTC P1146, P1166 HO2S2 .................................... 118 7
Component Description ....................................... 11 8 7
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode 11 8 7
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 11 8 7
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. 11 8 8
Overall Function Check ....................................... 11 8 8
Wiring Diagram .................................................... 11 9 0
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... 11 9 3 Component Inspection .........................................
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Removal and Installation ...................................... 11 9 7
DTC P1147, P1167 HO2S2 .................................... 11 98
Component Description ....................................... 11 9 8
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode 11 9 8
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 11 9 8
DTC Confirmation Procedure ............................... 11 9 9
Overall Function Check ........................................ 11 9 9
Wiring Diagram .................................................... 1201
Diagnostic Procedure ........................................... 1204
Component Inspection ......................................... 1207
Removal and Installation ...................................... 1208
DTC P1148, P1168 CLOSED LOOP CONTROL ... 1209
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 1209
DTC Confirmation Procedure (Up To Serial 400595
Except for Serial 400590) .................................... 1209
DTC Confirmation Procedure (For Serial 400590
and From Serial 400596) ..................................... 1210
Overall Function Check (Up To Serial 400595
Except for Serial 400590) .................................... 1210
Diagnostic Procedure ........................................... 1210
DTC P1211 TCS CONTROL UNIT ......................... 1211
Description ........................................................... 1211
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 1211
DTC Confirmation Procedure ............................... 1211
Diagnostic Procedure ........................................... 1211
DTC P1212 TCS COMMUNICATION LINE ............ 1212
Description ........................................................... 1212
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 1212
DTC Confirmation Procedure ............................... 1212
Diagnostic Procedure ........................................... 1212
DTC P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE ....... 1213
Description ........................................................... 1213
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode 1214
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 1214
Overall Function Check ........................................ 1215
Wiring Diagram .................................................... 1217
Diagnostic Procedure ........................................... 1219
Main 13 Causes of Overheating .......................... 1223
Component Inspection ......................................... 1224
DTC P1225 TP SENSOR ....................................... 1225
Component Description ....................................... 1225
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 1225
DTC Confirmation Procedure ............................... 1225
Diagnostic Procedure ........................................... 1226
Removal and Installation ...................................... 1226
DTC P1226 TP SENSOR ....................................... 1227
Component Description ....................................... 1227
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 1227
DTC Confirmation Procedure ............................... 1227
Diagnostic Procedure ........................................... 1228
Removal and Installation ...................................... 1228
DTC P1229 SENSOR POWER SUPPLY ............... 1229
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 1229
DTC Confirmation Procedure ............................... 1229
Wiring Diagram .................................................... 1230
Diagnostic Procedure ........................................... 1231