2005 INFINITI FX35 slip and vdc

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — GENERAL DESCRIPTION ACS-31
[ICC]
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6. Touch any of “WORK SUPPORT”, “SELF-DIAG RESULTS”,
“DATA MONITOR”, “CAN DIAG SUPPORT MNTR”, “ACTIVE
TEST” and “ECU PART NUMBER” on selection screen.
WORK SUPPORT
Work Item
Cause of Auto-Cancel
1. Touch “WORK SUPPORT” on the “SELECT DIAG MODE” screen. Refer to ACS-30, "
CONSULT-II BASIC OPERATION" .
2. Touch “CAUSE OF AUTO-CANCEL” on the “SELECT WORK ITEM” screen.
3. Cause of automatic cancellation screen will be shown. CAUTION:
Last five cancel (system cancel) causes are displayed.
Display Item List
Laser Beam Adjust
For details, refer to ACS-12, "LASER BEAM AIMING ADJUSTMENT" .
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Operation Function
CAUSE OF AUTO-CANCEL Indicates causes of automatic cancellation of the ICC system.
LASER BEAM ADJUST Outputs laser beam, calculates dislocation of the beam, and indicates adjustment direction.
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Cause of cancellation Description
OPERATING WIPER Windshield wipers were operated at HI or LO speed operation.
OPERATING ABS ABS function was operated.
OPERATING TCS TCS function was operated.
OPERATING VDC VDC function was operated.
OPE SW VOLT CIRC Outside the standard control switch input voltage was detected.
ECM CIRCUIT ECM did not permit ICC operation.
LASER SUN BEAM Intense light such as sunlight entered ICC sensor light sensing part.
LASER TEMP Temperature around ICC sensor became low.
OP SW DOUBLE TOUCH ICC steering switches were pressed at the same time.
WHL SPD ELEC NOISE Wheel speed sensor signal caught electromagnetic noise.
VDC/TCS OFF SW VDC OFF switch was pressed.
WHEEL SPD UNMATCH Wheel speed became different from AT vehicle speed.
TIRE SLIP Wheel slipped.
PKB SW ON Parking brake is applied.
IGN LOW VOLT Power supply voltage became low.
SNOW MODE SW Snow mode switch was pressed.
NO RECORD —

BRC-1
BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM
F BRAKES
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BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM
VDC/TCS/ABS
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 3
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” ............................................................. ..... 3
Precautions for Brake System ............................. ..... 3
Precautions for Brake Control ............................. ..... 3
PREPARATION ...................................................... ..... 5
Special Service Tools .......................................... ..... 5
Commercial Service Tools ................................... ..... 5
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE ........................................ ..... 6
Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Posi-
tion ...................................................................... ..... 6
Calibration of Decel G Sensor (AWD Model) ...... ..... 6
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ....................................... ..... 8
System Diagram .................................................. ..... 8
VDC Function ...................................................... ..... 8
TCS Function ...................................................... ..... 8
ABS Function ...................................................... ..... 8
EBD Function ...................................................... ..... 9
Fail-Safe Function ............................................... ..... 9
VDC / TCS SYSTEM ........................................ ..... 9
ABS, EBD SYSTEM ......................................... ..... 9
Hydraulic Circuit Diagram ................................... ... 10
CAN COMMUNICATION ....................................... ....11
System Description ............................................. .... 11
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS ......................................... ... 12
How to Proceed with Diagnosis .......................... ... 12
BASIC CONCEPT ............................................ ... 12
DIAGNOSIS FLOWCHART ............................. ... 13
ASKING COMPLAINTS ................................... ... 14
EXAMPLE OF DIAGNOSIS SHEET ................ ... 14
Component Installation Location ......................... ... 15
Schematic ........................................................... ... 16
Wiring Diagram — VDC — .................................. ... 17
Control Unit Input/Output Signal Standard .......... ... 23
REFERENCE VALUE FROM CONSULT-II ...... ... 23
CONSULT-II Functions ........................................ ... 25
CONSULT-II MAIN FUNCTION ........................ ... 25
CONSULT-II BASIC OPERATION PROCEDURE ... 26
SELF-DIAGNOSIS ........................................... ... 27
DATA MONITOR .............................................. ... 30
ACTIVE TEST .................................................. ... 33
For Fast and Accurate Diagnosis ........................ ... 35
PRECAUTIONS FOR DIAGNOSIS .................. ... 35
Basic Inspection .................................................. ... 36
BASIC INSPECTION 1: BRAKE FLUID
AMOUNT, LEAKS, AND BRAKE PADS INSPEC-
TION ................................................................. ... 36
BASIC INSPECTION 2: POWER SYSTEM TER-
MINAL LOOSENESS AND BATTERY INSPEC-
TION ................................................................. ... 36
BASIC INSPECTION 3: ABS WARNING LAMP,
VDC OFF INDICATOR LAMP, SLIP INDICATOR
LAMP AND BRAKE WARNING LAMP INSPEC-
TION ................................................................. ... 37
Inspection 1: Wheel Sensor Circuit ..................... ... 37
Inspection 2: Engine System ............................... ... 39
Inspection 3: VDC/TCS/ABS Control Unit Circuit ... 40
Inspection 4: Pressure Sensor Circuit ................. ... 40
Inspection 5: Steering Angle Sensor Circuit ........ ... 42
Inspection 6: Yaw Rate/Side G Sensor (2WD
Model), Yaw Rate/Side/Decel G sensor (AWD Mod-
els) Circuit ............................................................ ... 44
Inspection 7: Solenoid and VDC Change-Over
Valve Circuit ......................................................... ... 46
Inspection 8: Actuator Motor Circuit .................... ... 47
Inspection 9: ABS Actuator and Electric Unit (Con-
trol Unit) Power Supply and Ground Circuit ......... ... 48
Inspection 10: Stop Lamp Switch Circuit ............. ... 50
Inspection 11: Brake Fluid Level Switch Circuit ... ... 51
Inspection 12: When “ST ANG SEN SIGNAL”
Appears on Self-diagnosis Results Display ......... ... 52
Inspection 13: When “DECEL G SEN SET” Appears
on Self-diagnostic Results Display (AWD Model) ... 52
Inspection 14: CAN Communication Circuit ........ ... 53
Component Inspection ......................................... ... 53
VDC OFF SWITCH .......................................... ... 53
Symptom 1: Excessive ABS Function Operation

BRC-4
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
PRECAUTIONS
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If there is a radio, antenna, or antenna lead-in wire (including wiring) near control module, VDC/TCS/ABS
function may have a malfunction or error.

If aftermarket parts (car stereo, CD player, etc.) have been installed, check for incidents such as harness
pinches, open circuits, and improper wiring.

If the following components are replaced with non-genuine components or converted, VDC OFF indicator
lamp and SLIP indicator lamp may turn on or the VDC system may not operate properly. Components
related to suspension (shock absorber, strut, spring, bushing, etc.), Tires, wheels (exclude specified size),
components related to brake (pad, rotor, caliper, etc.), components related to engine (muffler, ECM, etc.),
components related to body reinforcement (roll bar, tower bar, etc.).

Driving in the condition of breakage or excessive wear of suspension, tires or components related to the
brakes may cause VDC OFF indicator lamp and SLIP indicator lamp turn on, and the VDC system may
not operate properly.

When the TCS or VDC is activated by sudden acceleration or sudden turn, some noise may occur. The
noise is a result of the normal operation of the TCS and VDC.

When driving on roads which have extreme slopes (such as mountainous roads) or high banks (such as
sharp carves on a freeway), the VDC may not operate normally, or VDC OFF indicator lamp and SLIP
indicator lamp may turn on. However, this is not a malfunction, if normal operation can be resumed after
restarting engine.

Sudden turns (such as spin turns, acceleration turns), drifting, etc. When VDC function is OFF (VDC OFF
SW ON) may cause the G sensor system indicate a malfunction. However, this is not a malfunction, if nor-
mal operation can be resumed after restarting engine.

BRC-8
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
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SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONPFP:00000
System DiagramAFS001SB
VDC FunctionAFS001SC

In addition to the TCS/ABS function, the driver steering amount and brake operation amount are detected
from steering angle sensor and pressure sensor, and the vehicle's driving status (amount of under steer-
ing / over steering) is determined from information from G sensor, wheel sensor, etc., and this information
is used to improve vehicle stability by controlling the braking and engine power to all four wheels.

SLIP indicator lamp flashes to inform the driver of VDC operation.

During VDC operation, body and brake pedal lightly vibrate and mechanical noises may be heard. This is
normal.

ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp, and SLIP indicator lamp might turn on when vehicle is sub-
ject to strong shaking or large vibration, such as when vehicle is on a turn table, a ship or a steep slope
such as bank while engine is running. In this case, restart engine on a normal road, and if ABS warning
lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp, and SLIP indicator lamp turn off, there is no malfunction.
TCS FunctionAFS001SD

The wheel spin of the drive wheels is detected by ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) from the
wheel speed signals from four wheels, so if wheel spin occurs, drive wheel right and left brake fluid pres-
sure control and engine fuel cut are performed while throttle value is restricted to reduce the engine
torque and decrease the amount of wheel spin. In addition, the degree throttle is opened is controlled to
achieve the optimum engine torque.

Depending on road circumstances, the driver may have a sluggish feel. This is normal, because the opti-
mum traction has the highest priority under TCS operation.

TCS may be activated any time vehicle suddenly accelerates, suddenly down/upshifts, or is driven on a
road with a varying surface friction coefficient.

During TCS operation, it informs a driver of system operation by flashing SLIP indicator lamp.
ABS FunctionAFS001SE

The anti-lock brake system is a function that detects wheel revolution while braking, and it improves han-
dling stability during sudden braking by electrically preventing 4 wheel lock. Maneuverability is also
improved for avoiding obstacles.

If the electrical system malfunctions, then the fail-safe function starts, the ABS becomes inoperative, and
ABS warning lamp turns on.

Electrical system diagnosis by CONSULT-II is available.

During ABS operation, brake pedal lightly vibrates and a mechanical noise may be heard. This is normal.
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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION BRC-9
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When starting engine, or just after starting vehicle, brake pedal may vibrate or motor operating noises
may be heard from engine compartment. This is a normal status of operation check.

Stopping distance may be longer than that of vehicles without ABS when vehicle drives on rough, gravel,
or snow-covered (fresh, deep snow) roads.
EBD FunctionAFS001SF

Electronic brake distributor is a function that detects subtle slippages between front and rear wheels dur-
ing braking, and it improves handling stability by electronically controlling the brake fluid pressure which
results in reduced rear wheel slippage.

In case of electrical system malfunction, the fail-safe function is activated, EBD and ABS becomes inoper-
ative, and ABS warning lamp and brake warning lamp are turned on.

Electrical system diagnosis by CONSULT-II is available.

During EBD operation, brake pedal lightly vibrates and a mechanical noise may be heard. This is normal.

When starting engine, or just after starting vehicle, brake pedal may vibrate or motor operating noises
may be heard from engine compartment. This is a normal status of operation check.

Stopping distance may be longer than that of vehicles without EBD when vehicle drives on rough, gravel,
or snow-covered (fresh, deep snow) roads.
Fail-Safe FunctionAFS001SG
VDC / TCS SYSTEM
In case of malfunction in the VDC/TCS system, VDC OFF indicator lamp and SLIP indicator lamp are turned
on, and the condition of vehicle is the same as the condition of vehicles without VDC/TCS system. In case of
malfunction in the VDC/TCS system, the ABS control continues to operate normally without VDC/TCS control.
CAUTION:
If the fail-safe function is activated, then perform the self-diagnosis for VDC/TCS/ABS control system.
ABS, EBD SYSTEM
In case of electrical malfunctions with the ABS, ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp and SLIP indica-
tor lamp will turn on. In case of electrical malfunctions with the EBD, brake warning lamp, ABS warning lamp,
VDC OFF indicator lamp and SLIP indicator lamp will turn on. Simultaneously, the VDC/TCS/ABS become one
of the following conditions of the fail-safe function.
1. For malfunction of ABS, only the EBD is activated and the condition of vehicle is the same condition of vehicles without TCS/ABS system.
2. For malfunction of EBD, EBD and ABS become inoperative, and the condition of vehicle is the same as the condition of vehicles without TCS/ABS, EBD system.
NOTE:
In condition 1 described above, an ABS self-diagnosis sound may be heard. That is a normal condition
because a self-diagnosis for “Ignition switch ON” and “The first starting” are being performed.

BRC-24
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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OFF SW VDC OFF switch
ON/OFF status VDC OFF switch ON
(When VDC OFF indicator
lamp is ON) ON
BRC-53, "VDC OFF
SWITCH"VDC OFF switch OFF
(When VDC OFF indicator
lamp is OFF) OFF
ABS WARN LAMP ABS warning lamp ON
condition (Note 2) ABS warning lamp ON ON
BRC-37, "
BASIC
INSPECTION 3: ABS
WARNING LAMP, VDC
OFF INDICATOR LAMP,
SLIP INDICATOR LAMP
and BRAKE WARNING
LAMP INSPECTION"
ABS warning lamp OFF OFF
MOTOR RELAY Operation status of
motor and motor relay Ignition switch ON or engine
running (ABS not operated) OFF
BRC-47, "
Inspection 8:
Actuator Motor Circuit"Ignition switch ON or engine
running (ABS operated) ON
ACTUATOR RLY Actuator relay opera-
tion status Actuator (solenoid) is active
(“ACTIVE TEST” with CON-
SULT-II) ON
BRC-47, "
Inspection 8:
Actuator Motor Circuit"When actuator relay is inactive
(in fail-safe mode) OFF
OFF LAMP VDC OFF indicator
lamp status (Note 3) When VDC OFF indicator
lamp is ON ON
BRC-37, "
BASIC
INSPECTION 3: ABS
WARNING LAMP, VDC
OFF INDICATOR LAMP,
SLIP INDICATOR LAMP
and BRAKE WARNING
LAMP INSPECTION"
When VDC OFF indicator
lamp is OFF OFF
SLIP LAMP SLIP indicator lamp
status (Note 4) When SLIP indicator lamp is
ON ON
When SLIP indicator lamp is
OFF OFF
FR LH IN SOL
FR LH OUT SOL
FR RH IN SOL
FR RH OUT SOL
RR RH IN SOL
RR RH OUT SOL
RR LH IN SOL
RR LH OUT SOL Solenoid valve opera-
tion Actuator (solenoid) is active
(“ACTIVE TEST” with CON-
SULT-II) and actuator relay is
active (ignition switch ON) ON
BRC-46, "
Inspection 7:
Solenoid and VDC
Change-Over Valve Cir-
cuit"
When actuator (solenoid) is
not active or actuator relay is
inactive (in fail-safe mode) OFF
CV1
CV2
SV1
SV2 VDC/TCS switch-over
valve status When actuator (switch-over
valve) is active (“ACTIVE
TEST” with CONSULT-II) and
actuator relay is active (ignition
switch ON) ON
When actuator (switch-over
valve) is not active or actuator
relay is inactive (in fail-safe
mode) OFF
DECEL G-SEN Longitudinal accelera-
tion detected by Decel
G sensor [Note 5] Vehicle stopped approx. 0 G
BRC-44, "
Inspection 6:
Yaw Rate/Side G Sensor
(2WD Model), Yaw Rate/
Side/Decel G sensor
(AWD Models) Circuit"
Vehicle running -1.7 to +1.7 G
Monitor item Display content
Data monitor
Check item
Condition Reference value in
normal operation

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS BRC-25
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
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Note 1: Confirm tire pressure is normal.
Note 2: ON/OFF timing of ABS warning lamp
ON: Approx. Within 2 seconds after ignition switch is turned ON, or when a malfunction is detected.
OFF: Approx. 2 seconds after ignition switch is turned ON (when system is in normal operation) and VDC/TCS function is not activa ted.
Note 3: ON/OFF timing of VDC OFF indicator lamp
ON: Approx. Within 2 seconds after ignition switch is turned ON, or when a malfunction is detected and VDC OFF switch is ON.
OFF: Approx 2 seconds after ignition switch is turned ON (when system is in normal operation.) And when VDC OFF switch is OFF.
Note 4: SLIP indicator lamp ON/OFF timing
ON: Approx. Within 2 seconds after ignition switch is turned ON, or when a malfunction is detected and VDC/TCS function is activa ted
while driving.
OFF: Approx. 2 seconds after ignition switch is turned ON (when system is in normal operation) and VDC/TCS function is not activa ted.
Blinking: VDC/TCS function is active during driving
Note 5: Only AWD model.
Note 6: Serves as EBD warning lamp.
CONSULT-II FunctionsAFS001SQ
CONSULT-II MAIN FUNCTION
In a diagnosis function (main function), there are “WORK SUPPORT”, “SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS”,
“DATA MONITOR”, “CAN DIAG SUPPORT MNTR”, “ACTIVE TEST”, “FUNCTION TEST”, “ECU PART NUM-
BER”.
FLUID LEV SW ON/OFF status of
brake fluid level switch When brake fluid level switch
ON ON
BRC-51, "
Inspection 11:
Brake Fluid Level Switch
Circuit"When brake fluid level switch
OFF OFF
VDC FAIL SIG
TCS FAIL SIG
ABS FAIL SIG
EBD FAIL SIG Fail signal status VDC fail
TCS fail
ABS fail
EBD fail ON
VDC system
TCS system
ABS system
EBD system
VDC normal
TCS normal
ABS normal
EBD normal OFF
EBD WARN LAMP Brake warning lamp on
condition (Note 6) Brake warning lamp ON ON
BRC-37, "
BASIC
INSPECTION 3: ABS
WARNING LAMP, VDC
OFF INDICATOR LAMP,
SLIP INDICATOR LAMP
and BRAKE WARNING
LAMP INSPECTION"
Brake warning lamp OFF OFF
EBD SIGNAL EBD operation EBD active ON
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EBD not active OFF
ABS SIGNAL ABS operation ABS active ON
ABS not active OFF
TCS SIGNAL TCS operation TCS active ON
TCS not active OFF
VDC SIGNAL VDC operation VDC active ON
VDC not active OFF
CRANKING SIG CRANKING status Cranking ON
Not cranking OFF
4WD FAIL REQ ETS fail status (Note 5) ETS fail ON
ETS normal OFF
2WD/4WD Drive axle 2WD model 2WD
AW D mod el AWD
Monitor item Display content
Data monitor
Check item
Condition Reference value in
normal operation

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS BRC-27
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
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6. Select the required diagnostic location from the “SELECT DIAG
MODE” screen.
For further information, see CONSULT-II Operation Manual.
SELF-DIAGNOSIS
Description

If an error is detected in the system, ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp and SLIP indicator lamp
on the combination meter turn on. In this case, perform self-diagnosis as follows:

While CONSULT-II is used, ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp, SLIP indicator lamp may be
turned on in a case of no malfunctioning.
Operation Procedure
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Connect CONSULT-II and CONSULT-II CONVERTER to data link connector. 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 perform CAN communication.
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Start engine and drive at approximately 30 km/h (19 MPH) or more for approximately 1 minute.
5. After stopping vehicle, with the engine running, touch “START (NISSAN BASED VHCL)”, “ABS”, “SELF- DIAG RESULTS” in order on the CONSULT-II screen.
CAUTION:
If “START (NISSAN BASED VHCL)” is touched immediately after starting engine or turning on the
ignition switch, “ABS” might not be displayed in the System Selection screen. In this case, repeat
the operation from step 1. If it can not be shown after several attempts, ABS actuator and electric
unit (control unit) may have malfunctioned.
6. The self-diagnostic results are displayed. (If necessary, the self-diagnostic results can be printed out by touching “PRINT”.)

When “NO FAILURE” is displayed, check ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp and SLIP indica-
tor lamp.
7. Perform the appropriate inspection from the display item list, and repair or replace the malfunctioning component.
8. Drive the vehicle at approximately 30 km/h (19 MPH) or more for approximately 1 minute. CAUTION:

In a case that a wheel sensor is malfunctioning, ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp,
SLIP indicator lamp will turn on. If vehicle is not driven at approximately 30 km/h (19 MPH) or
more for at least approximately 1 minute after repair of the wheel sensor system, ABS warning
lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp and SLIP indicator lamp may not turn off even if everything is
normal. Check again to make sure that there is no malfunction on other parts.
9. Turn ignition switch OFF to prepare for erasing the memory.
10. Start engine and touch “START (NISSAN BASED VHCL)”, “ABS”, “SELF-DIAG RESULTS”, “ERASE MEMORY” in order on the CONSULT-II screen to erase the error memory.
If “ABS” is not indicated, go to GI-39, "
CONSULT-II Data Link Connector (DLC) Circuit" .
CAUTION:
If the error memory is not erased, re-perform the operation from step 5.
11. For final inspection, drive at approximately 30 km/h (19 MPH) or more for approximately 1 minute and confirm that ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp and SLIP indicator lamp are OFF.
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