PREPARATION BRC-5
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PREPARATIONPFP:00002
Special Service ToolsNFS000MZ
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Commercial Service ToolsNFS000N0
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name Description
ST30720000
(J 25405)
Drift
a: 77 mm (3.03 in) dia.
b: 55.5 mm (2.19 in) dia.
Installing rear sensor rotor
ST27863000
(—)
Drift
a: 74.5 mm (2.93 in) dia.
b: 62.5 mm (2.46 in) dia.
KV40104710
(—)
Drift
a: 76.3 mm (3.00 in) dia.
b: 67.9 mm (2.67 in) dia.
ZZA0701D
ZZA0832D
ZZA0832D
Tool name Description
1: Flare nut crowfoot
a: 10 mm (0.39 in)/ 12 mm (0.47 in)
2: Torque wrench Installing brake tube
S-NT360
BRC-8
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
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SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONPFP:00000
System DiagramNFS000N3
FunctionsNFS000N4
VDC
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
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.
SFIA1160E
BRC-22
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Control Unit Input/Output Signal StandardNFS000NF
REFERENCE VALUE FROM CONSULT-II
CAUTION:
The display shows ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) calculation data, so a normal value
might be displayed even in the event the output circuit (harness) is open or short-circuited.
Monitor item Display content Data monitor
Condition Reference value in
normal operation
SLCT LVR POSI A/T shift position P: P position
R: R position
N: N position
D: D position
GEAR A/T gear position 1: 1st gear
2: 2nd gear
3: 3rd gear
4: 4th gear
5: 5th gear
FR RH SENSOR
FR LH SENSOR
RR RH SENSOR
RR LH SENSOR Wheel speed Vehicle stopped 0 km/h
Vehicle running (Note 1) Almost in accor-
dance with speedom-
eter display
(within ± 10 %)
ACCEL POS SIG Open/close condition of throttle valve
(linked with accelerator pedal) Accelerator pedal not depressed
(ignition switch ON) 0 %
Depress accelerator pedal
(ignition switch ON) 0 to 100 %
ENGINE SPEED With engine running With engine stopped 0 rpm
Engine running Almost in accor-
dance with tachome-
ter display
STR ANGLE SIG Steering angle detected by steering angle
sensor Straight-ahead Approx. 0 deg
Steering wheel turned –756 to 756 deg
YAW RATE SEN Yaw rate detected by yaw rate sensor Vehicle stopped Approx. 0 d/s
Vehicle running –100 to 100 d/s
SIDE G-SENSOR Transverse G detected by side G sensor Vehicle stopped
Approx. 0 m/s
2
Vehicle running–16.7 to 16.7 m/s2
PRESS SENSOR Brake fluid pressure detected by pressure
sensor With ignition switch turned ON and brake
pedal released Approx. 0 bar
With ignition switch turned ON and brake
pedal depressed 0 to 170 bar
BATTERY VOLT Battery voltage supplied to ABS actuator
and electric unit (control unit) Ignition switch ON 10 to 16 V
STOP LAMP SW Brake pedal operation Brake pedal depressed ON
Brake pedal not depressed OFF
OFF SW VDC OFF switch ON/OFF status VDC OFF switch ON
(When VDC OFF indicator lamp is ON) ON
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
ABS warning lamp OFF OFF
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS BRC-23
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MOTOR RELAY Operation status of motor and motor relay Ignition switch ON or engine running
(ABS not operated) OFF
Ignition switch ON or engine running
(ABS operated) ON
ACTUATOR RLY Actuator relay operation status Actuator (solenoid) is active
(“ACTIVE TEST” with CONSULT-II) ON
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
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 operation Actuator (solenoid) is active (“ACTIVE
TEST” with CONSULT-II) and actuator
relay is active (ignition switch ON) ON
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 acceleration detected by decel
G sensor (Note 5) Vehicle stopped Approx. 0 G
Vehicle running -1.7 to +1.7 G
FLUID LEV SW ON/OFF status of brake fluid level switch When brake fluid level switch ON ON
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 normal
TCS normal
ABS normal
EBD normal OFF
EBD WARN LAMP Brake warning lamp on condition
(Note 6) Brake warning lamp ON ON
Brake warning lamp OFF OFF
EBD SIGNAL EBD operation EBD active ON
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
Monitor item Display content
Data monitor
Condition Reference value in
normal operation
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS BRC-27
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
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FR LH IN ABS SOL
[C1120] Circuit of front LH IN ABS solenoid is open or shorted, or control line is
open or shorted to power supply or ground.
BRC-43, "
Solenoid and VDC
Change-Over Valve Circuit"
FR LH OUT ABS SOL
[C1121] Circuit of front LH OUT ABS solenoid is open or shorted, or control line
is open or shorted to power supply or ground.
FR RH IN ABS SOL
[C1122] Circuit of front RH IN ABS solenoid is open or shorted, or control line is
open or shorted to power supply or ground.
FR RH OUT ABS SOL
[C1123] Circuit of front RH OUT ABS solenoid is open or shorted, or control line
is open or shorted to power supply or ground.
RR LH IN ABS SOL
[C1124] Circuit of rear LH IN ABS solenoid is open or shorted, or control line is
open or shorted to power supply or ground.
RR LH OUT ABS SOL
[C1125] Circuit of rear LH OUT ABS solenoid is open or shorted, or control line
is open or shorted to power supply or ground.
RR RH IN ABS SOL
[C1126] Circuit of rear RH IN ABS solenoid is open or shorted, or control line is
open or shorted to power supply or ground.
RR RH OUT ABS SOL
[C1127] Circuit of rear RH OUT ABS solenoid is open or shorted, or control line
is open or shorted to power supply or ground.
CV1
[C1164] Primary side VDC switch-over solenoid valve 1 (cut valve 1) is open or
shorted, or control line is open or shorted to power supply or ground.
CV2
[C1165] Secondary side VDC switch-over solenoid valve 2 (cut valve 2) is open
or shorted, or control line is open or shorted to power supply or ground.
SV1
[C1166] Primary side VDC switch-over solenoid valve 1 (suction valve 1) is
open or shorted, or control line is open or shorted to power supply or
ground.
SV2
[C1167] Secondary side VDC switch-over solenoid valve 2 (suction valve 2) is
open or shorted, or control line is open or shorted to power supply or
ground.
ACTUATOR RLY
[C1140] (Note 3)
Actuator solenoid valve relay is ON, even if control unit sends off sig-
nal.
Actuator solenoid valve relay is OFF, even if control unit sends on
signal. BRC-44, "
Actuator Motor Cir-
cuit"
PRESS SEN CIRCUIT
[C1142] Pressure sensor signal line is open or shorted, or sensor power volt-
age is unusual, or pressure sensor is malfunctioning. BRC-39, "Pressure Sensor Cir-
cuit"
ST ANG SEN CIRCUIT
[C1143] Neutral position of steering angle sensor is dislocated, or steering
angle sensor is malfunctioning. BRC-40, "Steering Angle Sen-
sor Circuit"
ST ANG SEN SIGNAL
[C1144] Neutral position correction of steering angle sensor is not finished. BRC-6, "Adjustment of Steer-
ing Angle Sensor Neutral Posi-
tion"
YAW RATE SENSOR
[C1145] Yaw rate sensor has generated an error, or yaw rate sensor signal line
is open or shorted. BRC-41, "
Yaw Rate/Side G
Sensor (2WD Models), Yaw
Rate/Side/Decel G Sensor
(AWD Models) Circuit"
SIDE G-SEN CIRCUIT
[C1146] Side G sensor is malfunctioning, or signal line of side G sensor is open
or shorted. BRC-41, "
Yaw Rate/Side G
Sensor (2WD Models), Yaw
Rate/Side/Decel G Sensor
(AWD Models) Circuit"
BR FLUID LEVEL LOW
[C1155] Brake fluid level drops or circuit between ABS actuator and electric unit
(control unit) and brake fluid level switch is open or shorted. BRC-48, "Brake Fluid Level
Switch Circuit"
ST ANG SEN COM CIR
[C1156] CAN communication line or steering angle sensor has generated an
error. BRC-40, "
Steering Angle Sen-
sor Circuit"
BRC-50, "CAN Communication
Circuit"
Self-diagnostic item Malfunction detecting condition Check system
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS BRC-29
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
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Data MonitorNFS000OJ
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. After turning ignition switch OFF, perform “CONSULT-II Starting Procedure”. Refer to GI-38, "CONSULT-II
Start Procedure" .
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Touch “ABS”, “DATA MONITOR” in order on the CONSULT-II screen. CAUTION:
When “START (NISSAN BASED VHCL)” is touched immediately after starting engine or turning on
ignition switch, “ABS” might not be displayed in the “SYSTEM SELECTION” screen. In this case,
repeat the operation from step 1.
4. Return to the Monitor Item Selection screen, and touch “ECU INPUT SIGNALS”, “MAIN SIGNALS” or “SELECTION FROM MENU”. Refer to the following information.
5. When “START” is touched, the data monitor screen is displayed.
DISPLAY ITEM LIST
Item
(Unit) Data monitor item selection
Remarks
ECU INPUT
SIGNALS MAIN
SIGNALS SELECTION
FROM MENU
GEAR ××× Gear position judged by PNP switch signal is displayed.
SLCT LVR POSI ××× Shift position judged by PNP switch signal.
FR RH SENSOR
(km/h) ××× Wheel speed calculated by front RH wheel sensor signal is
displayed.
FR LH SENSOR
(km/h) ××× Wheel speed calculated by front LH wheel sensor signal is
displayed.
RR RH SENSOR
(km/h) ×××
Wheel speed calculated by rear RH wheel sensor signal is
displayed.
RR LH SENSOR
(km/h) ××× Wheel speed calculated by rear LH wheel sensor signal is
displayed.
BATTERY VOLT
(V) ××× Voltage supplied to ABS actuator and electric unit (control
unit) is displayed.
ENGINE SPEED
(rpm) ×××
Engine speed judged by CAN communication signal is dis-
played.
DECEL G-SEN
(G) (AWD models) ××× Longitudinal acceleration detected by decel G sensor is dis-
played.
OFF SW
(ON/OFF)
×× × VDC OFF switch (ON/OFF) status is displayed.
STOP LAMP SW
(ON/OFF) ×××
Stop lamp switch (ON/OFF) status is displayed.
YAW RATE SEN
(d/s) ××
– Yaw rate detected by yaw rate sensor is displayed.
ACCEL POS SIG
(%) ×
–– Throttle valve open/close status judged by CAN communica-
tion signal is displayed.
STR ANGLE SIG
(deg) ×
–– Steering angle detected by steering angle sensor is dis-
played.
SIDE G-SENSOR
(m/s
2 ) ×
– – Lateral acceleration detected by side G sensor is displayed.
PRESS SENSOR
(bar) ×
–– Brake fluid pressure detected by pressure sensor is dis-
played.
FLUID LEV SW
(ON/OFF) ×
– – Brake fluid level switch (ON/OFF) status is displayed.
ABS WARN LAMP
(ON/OFF) –
×× ABS warning lamp (ON/OFF) status is displayed.
SLIP LAMP
(ON/OFF) –
×× SLIP indicator lamp (ON/OFF) status is displayed.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS BRC-33
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For Fast and Accurate DiagnosisNFS000NH
PRECAUTIONS FOR DIAGNOSIS
Before performing diagnosis, always read precautions. Refer to BRC-11, "How to Proceed with Diagnosis"
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If ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit), steering angle sensor, steering system parts or suspension
system parts have been replaced, or if alignment has been adjusted, be sure to adjust neutral position of
steering angle sensor before driving. Refer to BRC-6, "
Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Posi-
tion" .
After diagnosis is finished, be sure to erase memory. Refer to BRC-25, "Self-Diagnosis" .
When checking continuity and voltage between units, be sure to check for disconnection, looseness,
bend, or collapse of connector terminals. If any malfunction is found, repair or replace connector termi-
nals.
For intermittent symptoms, possible cause is malfunction in harness, harness connector, or terminals.
Move harness, harness connector, and terminals to check for poor connections.
If a circuit tester is used for the check, be careful not to forcibly extend any connector terminal.
To use CONSULT-II to perform self-diagnosis of ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit), active tests,
or work support, first stop work, then connect CONSULT-II and select “ABS”.
While self-diagnostic results of CONSULT-II shows malfunction, if CONSULT-II active test is performed,
an engine system error may be indicated. In this case, start engine to resume the normal screen.
VDC/TCS/ABS system electronically controls brake operation and engine output. The following symptoms
may be caused by normal operations:
Symptom Symptom description Result
Motor operation noise This is noise of motor inside ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit).
Slight noise may occur during VDC, TCS, and ABS operation.
Normal
When the vehicle speed goes over 20 km/h (12.5 MPH), motor and valves
operating noise may be heard. It happens only once after ignition switch is
ON. This is a normal status of the system operation check.
System operation check noise When engine starts, slight “click” noise may be heard from engine room.
This is normal and is part of system operation check. Normal
VDC/TCS operation
(SLIP indicator lamp blinking) TCS may activate momentarily if wheel speed changes when driving over
location where friction coefficient varies, when up/downshifting, or when
fully depressing accelerator pedal.
Normal
Cancel the VDC/TCS
function for the inspec-
tion on a chassis dyna-
mometer.
For inspection of speedometer or other instruments, press VDC OFF SW
to turn VDC/TCS function off.
When accelerator pedal is depressed on a chassis dynamometer (fixed
front-wheel type), vehicle speed will not increase. This is not normal. It is
result of TCS being activated by stationary front wheels. Warning lamp may
also illuminate to indicate “sensor system error”. This is also normal, and is
the result of the stationary front wheels being detected. To be certain,
restart engine, and drive vehicle at 30 km/h (19 MPH) or more. Make sure
warning lamp does not illuminate.
ABS operation
(Longer stopping distance) On roads with low friction coefficients, such as snowy roads or gravel
roads, vehicles with ABS may require a longer stopping distance. There-
fore, when driving on such roads, avoid overconfidence and keep speed
sufficiently low. Normal
Insufficient feeling of acceler-
ation Depending on road conditions, driver may feel that feeling of acceleration
is insufficient. This is because traction control, which controls engine and
brakes to achieve optimal traction, has the highest priority (for safety). As a
result, there may be times when acceleration is slightly less than usual for
the same accelerator pedal operation. Normal
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYSTEM BRC-39
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
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Pressure Sensor CircuitNFS000NM
DTC C1142
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
Check the self-diagnostic results.
Is the above displayed in the self-diagnosis display items?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> INSPECTION END
2. CHECK CONNECTOR
1. Disconnect pressure sensor connector and ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector, check terminals for deformation, disconnection, looseness, and so on. If any malfunction is found, repair or
replace terminal.
2. Reconnect connectors and perform ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) self-diagnosis again.
OK or NG
OK >> Connector terminal contact is loose, damaged, open or shorted.
NG >> GO TO 3.
3. CHECK PRESSURE SENSOR HARNESS
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect pressure sensor con- nector E53 and ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) con-
nector E56.
2. Check continuity between ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) harness connector and pressure sensor harness connec-
tor.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> If the open or short in harness, repair or replace harness.
4. CHECK PRESSURE SENSOR
1. Connect pressure sensor connector and ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector.
2. Use CONSULT-II “DATA MONITOR” to check pressure sensor value.
OK or NG
OK >> INSPECTION END
NG >> Pressure sensor is damaged or malfunctioning, replace pressure sensor.
Self-diagnostic results
PRESS SEN CIRCUIT
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) Pressure sensor Continuity 19 1 Ye s
20 2
18 3
SFIA1188E
Condition Data monitor display
When brake pedal is depressed. : Positive value
When brake pedal is released. : Approx. 0 bar