2006 INFINITI FX35 engine cooling

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3. Remove reservoir tank as necessary, drain engine coolant and clean reservoir tank before installing.
4. Check drained engine coolant for contaminants such as rust, corrosion or discoloration. If contaminated, flush the engine cooling system. Refer to CO-13, "
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM" .
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT
1. Install reservoir tank if removed, and radiator drain plug.
CAUTION:
Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new O-ring.
If water drain plugs on cylinder block are removed, close and tighten them. Refer to EM-129,
"ASSEMBLY" .
2. Make sure that each hose clamp has been firmly tightened.
3. Remove air relief plug on heater hose.
4. Fill radiator, and reservoir tank if removed, to specified level.

Pour engine coolant through engine coolant filler neck
slowly of less than 2 (2-1/8 US qt, 1-3/4 lmp qt) a minute
to allow air in system to escape.

Use Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant or
equivalent mixed with water (distilled or demineralized).
Refer to MA-12, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRI-
CANTS" .

When engine coolant overflows air relief hole on heater hose,
install air relief plug with new O-ring.
5. Install radiator cap.
6. Warm up until opening thermostat. Standard for warming-up time is approximately 10 minutes at 3,000 rpm.

Make sure thermostat opening condition by touching radiator hose (lower) to see a flow of warm water.
CAUTION:
Watch water temperature gauge so as not to overheat engine.
7. Stop the engine and cool down to less than approximately 50 °C (122 °F).
Radiator drain plug:
: 1.18 N·m (0.12 kg-m, 10 in-lb)
SBIA0445E
Engine coolant capacity
(With reservoir tank at “MAX” level)
: Approximately 8.6 (9-1/8 US qt, 7-5/8 lmp qt)
SMA182B
Reservoir tank engine coolant capacity
(At “MAX” level)
: 0.8 (7/8 US qt, 3/4 lmp qt)
Air relief plug: : 1.19 N·m (0.12 kg-m, 11 in-lb)
SMA412B

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Cool down using fan to reduce the time.

If necessary, refill radiator up to filler neck with engine coolant.
8. Refill reservoir tank to “MAX” level line with engine coolant.
9. Repeat steps 4 through 7 two or more times with radiator cap installed until engine coolant level no longer drops.
10. Check cooling system for leaks with engine running.
11. Warm up the engine, and check for sound of engine coolant flow while running engine from idle up to 3,000 rpm with heater temperature controller set at several position between “COOL” and “WARM”.

Sound may be noticeable at heater unit.
12. Repeat step 11 three times.
13. If sound is heard, bleed air from cooling system by repeating step 4 through 7 until engine coolant level no longer drops.
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM
1. Install reservoir tank, and radiator drain plug.
If water drain plugs on cylinder block are removed, close and tighten them. Refer to EM-129,
"ASSEMBLY" .
2. Remove air relief plug on heater hose.
3. Fill radiator with water until water spills from the air relief hole, then close air relief plug. Fill radiator and reservoir tank with water and reinstall radiator cap.
4. Run the engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
5. Rev engine two or three times under no-load.
6. Stop the engine and wait until it cools down.
7. Drain water from the system. Refer to CO-11, "
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT" .
8. Repeat steps 1 through 7 until clear water begins to drain from radiator.
Checking Fuel LinesNLS00066
Inspect fuel lines, filler cap and tank for improper attachment, leaks,
cracks, damage, loose connections, chafing or deterioration.
If necessary, repair or replace damaged parts. Radiator drain plug:
: 1.18 N·m (0.12 kg-m, 10 in-lb)
SBIA0445E
Air relief plug: : 1.19 N·m (0.12 kg-m, 11 in-lb)
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DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT
1. Remove front engine undercover with power tool.
2. Open radiator drain plug at the bottom of radiator, and then remove radiator cap.
When draining all of engine coolant in the system, open water drain plugs on cylinder block. Refer
to EM-249, "
DISASSEMBLY" .
3. Remove reservoir tank as necessary, and drain engine coolant and clean reservoir tank before installing.
4. Check drained engine coolant for contaminants such as rust, corrosion or discoloration. If contaminated, flush the engine cooling system. Refer to MA-24, "
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM" .
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT
1. Install reservoir tank, and radiator drain plug.
CAUTION:
Be sure to clean radiator drain plug and install with new O-ring.
If water drain plugs on cylinder block are removed, close and tighten them. Refer to EM-253,
"ASSEMBLY" .
2. Make sure that each hose clamp has been firmly tightened.
3. Remove air relief plug on heater hose.
4. Fill thermostat housing and reservoir tank to specified level.

Refill engine coolant up to filler neck of thermostat housing.

Pour engine coolant through engine coolant filler neck slowly of less than 2 (2-1/8 US qt, 1-3/4
Imp qt) a minute to allow air in system to escape.

Use Genuine NISSAN long Life Antifreeze/Coolant or equivalent mixed with water (distilled or
demineralized). Refer to MA-12, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS" .
SBIA0444E
Radiator drain plug:
: 1.19 N·m (0.12 kg-m, 11 in-lb)
PBIC1530E
Engine coolant capacity
(With reservoir tank at “MAX” level):
Approx. 10.0 (10-5/8 US qt, 8-3/4 Imp qt)

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When engine coolant overflows air relief hole on heater hose,
install air relief plug.
5. Install radiator cap.
6. Warm up until opening thermostat. Standard for warming-up time is approximately 10 minutes at 3,000 rpm.

Make sure thermostat opening condition by touching radiator hose (lower) to see a flow of warm water.
CAUTION:
Watch water temperature gauge so as not to overheat engine.
7. Stop engine and cool down to less than approximately 50 °C (122 °F).

Cool down using a fan to reduce the time.

If necessary, refill engine coolant up to filler neck of thermostat housing.
8. Refill reservoir tank to “MAX” level line with engine coolant.
9. Repeat steps 4 through 7 two or more times with radiator cap installed until engine coolant level no longer drops.
10. Check cooling system for leaks with engine running.
11. Warm up engine, and check for sound of engine coolant flow while running engine from idle up to 3,000 rpm with heater temperature controller set at several position between “COOL” and “WARM”.

Sound may be noticeable at heater unit.
12. Repeat step 11 three times.
13. If sound is heard, bleed air from cooling system by repeating steps 4 through 7 until engine coolant level no longer drops.
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM
1. Install reservoir tank, and radiator drain plug.
CAUTION:
Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new O-ring.
If water drain plugs on cylinder block are removed, close and tighten them. Refer to EM-253,
"ASSEMBLY" .
2. Remove air relief plug on heater hose.
3. Fill thermostat housing with water until water spills from the air relief hole, then close air relief plug. Fill thermostat housing and reservoir tank with water and reinstall radiator cap.
4. Run engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature. Reservoir tank engine coolant capacity
(At “MAX” level):
0.8 (7/8 US qt, 3/4 lmp qt)
SMA412B
Radiator drain plug:
: 1.19 N·m (0.12 kg-m, 11 in-lb)
PBIC1530E

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IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE ROOM)
PFP:284B7
System DescriptionNKS003GB

IPDM E/R (Intelligent Power Distribution Module Engine Room) integrates the relay box and fuse block
which were originally placed in engine compartment. It controls integrated relay via IPDM E/R control cir-
cuit.

IPDM E/R-integrated control circuit performs ON-OFF operation of relay, CAN communication control, oil
pressure switch signal, and hood switch signal reception, etc.

It controls operation of each electrical part via ECM, BCM and CAN communication lines.
CAUTION:
None of the IPDM E/R-integrated relays can be removed.
SYSTEMS CONTROLLED BY IPDM E/R
1. Lamp control
Using CAN communication line, it receives signal from BCM and controls the following lamps:

Headlamps (Hi, Lo)

Parking, license plate, side marker and tail lamps

Front fog lamps
2. Wiper control Using CAN communication line, it receives signals from BCM and controls the front wipers.
3. Rear window defogger relay control Using CAN communication line, it receives signals from BCM and controls the rear window defogger
relay.
4. A/C compressor control Using CAN communication line, it receives signals from ECM and controls the A/C compressor.
5. Cooling fan control Using CAN communication line, it receives signals from ECM and controls cooling fan.
6. Horn control Using CAN communication line, it receives signals from BCM and controls horn relay.
CAN COMMUNICATION LINE CONTROL
With CAN communication, by connecting each control unit using two communication lines (CAN L line, CAN H
line), it is possible to transmit maximum amount of information with minimum wiring. Each control unit can
transmit and receive data, and reads necessary information only.
Fail- Safe Control

When CAN communication with other control units is impossible, IPDM E/R performs fail-safe control.
After CAN communication recovers normally, it also returns to normal control.

Operation of control parts by IPDM E/R during fail-safe mode is as follows:
Controlled system Fail-safe mode
Headlamp

With the ignition switch ON, the headlamp (low) is ON.

With the ignition switch OFF, the headlamp (low) is OFF.
Parking, license plate side marker and
tail lamps

With the ignition switch ON, the parking, license plate, side marker and tail lamps is ON.

With the ignition switch OFF, the parking, license plate, side marker and tail lamps is OFF.
Cooling fan

With the ignition switch ON, the cooling fan HI operates.

With the ignition switch OFF, the cooling fan stops.
Front wiper Until the ignition switch is turned off, the front wiper LO and HI remains in the same status it
was in just before fail-safe control was initiated.
Rear window defogger Rear window defogger relay is OFF
A/C compressor A/C compressor is OFF
Front fog lamps Front fog lamp is OFF

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All Signals, Main Signals, Selection From Menu
NOTE:

Perform monitoring of IPDM E/R data with the ignition switch ON. When the ignition switch is at ACC, the display may not be cor -
rect.

*1: The vehicle without the Intelligent Key system displays only ON without change.

*2:The cornering lamp item is displayed, but it cannot be monitored.
ACTIVE TEST
Operation Procedure
1. Touch “ACTIVE TEST” on “SELECT DIAG MODE” screen.
2. Touch item to be tested.
3. Touch “START”, and confirm its operation.
4. Touch “OFF” while testing to stop the operation.
Item name CONSULT-II
screen display Display or unit SELECT MONITOR ITEM
Description
ALL
SIG-
NALS MAIN
SIG-
NALS SELECTION
FROM
MENU
Motor fan request MOTOR FAN REQ 1/2/3/4 ×× ×Signal status input from ECM
Compressor request AC COMP REQ ON/OFF ×× ×Signal status input from ECM
Tail & clear request TAIL&CLR REQ ON/OFF ×× ×Signal status input from BCM
H/L LO request HL LO REQ ON/OFF ×× ×Signal status input from BCM
H/L HI request HL HI REQ ON/OFF ×× ×Signal status input from BCM
FR fog request FR FOG REQ ON/OFF ×× ×Signal status input from BCM
FR wiper request FR WIP REQ STOP/LO/HI ×× ×Signal status input from BCM
Wiper auto stop WIP AUTO STOP ACT P/STOP P ×× ×Output status of IPDM E/R
Wiper protection WIP PROT OFF/BLOCK ×× ×Control status of IPDM E/R
Starter request ST RLY REQ
*1ON/OFF ×× Status of input signal
Ignition relay status IGN RLY ON/OFF ×× × Ignition relay status monitored
with IPDM E/R
Rear window defog-
ger request RR DEF REQ ON/OFF
×× ×Signal status input from BCM
Oil pressure switch OIL P SW OPEN/CLOSE ××Signal status input in IPDM E/R
Hood switch HOOD SW ON/OFF ××Input signal status
Theft warning horn
request THFT HRN REQ ON/OFF
××Signal status input from BCM
Horn chirp HORN CHIRP ON/OFF ××Output status of IPDM E/R
Cornering lamp
request CRNRNG LMP
REQ
*2OFF/LEFT/
RIGHT ××
Signal status input from BCM
Test item CONSULT-II screen display Description
Tail lamp operation TAIL LAMP With a certain ON-OFF operation, the tail lamp relay can be operated.
Rear window defogger opera-
tion REAR DEFOGGER
With a certain ON-OFF operation, the rear window defogger relay can
be operated.
Front wiper (HI, LO) opera-
tion FRONT WIPER With a certain operation (OFF, HI ON, LO ON), the front wiper relay
(Lo, Hi) can be operated.
Cooling fan operation MOTOR FAN With a certain operation (1, 2, 3, 4), the cooling fan can be operated.
Lamp (HI, LO, FOG) opera-
tion LAMPSWith a certain operation (OFF, HI ON, LO ON, FOG ON), the lamp
relay (Lo, Hi, Fog) can be operated.
Cornering lamp operation CORNERING LAMP
NOTE—
Horn operation HORN With a certain ON-OFF operation, the horn relay can be operated.

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NOTE:
This item is displayed, but cannot be tested.
Auto Active TestNKS003GG
DESCRIPTION
In auto active test mode, operation inspection can be performed when IPDM E/R sends a drive signal to the
following systems:

Rear window defogger

Front wipers

Parking, license plate, side marker and tail lamps

Front fog lamps

Headlamps (Hi, Lo)

A/C compressor (magnetic clutch)

Cooling fan
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Close hood and front door (passenger side), and then lift wiper arms away from windshield (to prevent glass damage by wiper operation).
NOTE:
When auto active test is performed with hood opened, sprinkle water on windshield beforehand.
2. Turn ignition switch OFF.
3. Turn ignition switch ON, and within 20 seconds, press drivers door switch 10 times (close other doors). Then turn ignition switch OFF.
4. Turn ignition switch ON within 10 seconds after ignition switch OFF.
5. When auto active test mode is actuated, horn chirps once oil pressure warning lamp starts blinking.
6. After a series of operations is repeated three times, auto active test is completed. NOTE:
When auto active test mode has to be cancelled halfway, turn ignition switch OFF.
CAUTION:
Be sure to inspect BL-40, "
Check Door Switch" when the auto active test cannot be performed.

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INSPECTION IN AUTO ACTIVE TEST MODE
When auto active test mode is actuated, the following eight steps are repeated three times.
NOTE:
Turns ON-OFF the solenoid to switch Hi/Lo. In this case, the bulb does not illuminate.
Concept of Auto Active Test

IPDM E/R actuates auto active test mode when it receives door switch signal from BCM via CAN commu-
nication line. Therefore, when auto active test mode is activated successfully, CAN communication
between IPDM E/R and BCM is normal.

If any of systems controlled by IPDM E/R cannot be operated, possible cause can be easily diagnosed
using auto active test.
Diagnosis chart in auto active test mode
PKIB6583E
Symptom Inspection contents Possible cause
Any of front wipers, tail
and parking lamps, front
fog lamps, and head
lamps (Hi, Lo) do not
operate. Perform auto active
test. Does system in
question operate? YES

BCM signal input system malfunction
NO

Lamp/wiper motor malfunction

Lamp/wiper motor ground circuit malfunction

Harness/connector malfunction between IPDM E/R and system in ques-
tion

IPDM E/R (integrated relay) malfunction
Rear window defogger
does not operate. Perform auto active
test. Does rear win-
dow defogger oper-
ate? YES

BCM signal input circuit malfunction
NO

Rear window defogger relay malfunction

Harness/connector malfunction between IPDM E/R and rear window
defogger relay.

Open circuit of rear window defogger

IPDM E/R malfunction
A/C compressor does
not operate. Perform auto active
test. Does magnetic
clutch operate? YES

BCM signal input circuit malfunction

CAN communication signal between BCM and ECM.

CAN communication signal between ECM and IPDM E/R
NO

Magnetic clutch malfunction

Harness/connector malfunction between IPDM E/R and magnetic clutch

IPDM E/R (integrated relay) malfunction
Cooling fan does not
operate. Perform auto active
test. Does cooling
fan operate? YES

ECM signal input circuit

CAN communication signal between ECM and IPDM E/R
NO

Cooling fan motor malfunction

Harness/connector malfunction between IPDM E/R and cooling fan motor

IPDM E/R (integrated relay) malfunction