TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS BRC-11
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Fail-Safe FunctionNFS000OM
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, SLIP indicator
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.
For malfunction of ABS, only the EBD is activated and the condition of vehicle is the same condition of
vehicles without TCS/ABS system.
NOTE:
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.
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.
How to Proceed with DiagnosisNFS000NB
BASIC CONCEPT
Most important point to perform diagnosis is to understand systems (control and mechanism) in vehicle
thoroughly.
It is also important to clarify customer complaints before inspec-
tion.
First of all, reproduce symptom, and understand it fully.
Ask customer about his/her complaints carefully. In some cases,
it will be necessary to check symptom by driving vehicle with
customer.
NOTE:
Customers are not professionals. Do not assume “maybe cus-
tomer means...” or “maybe customer mentioned this symptom”.
It is essential to check symptoms right from beginning in order to
repair a malfunction completely.
For an intermittent malfunction, it is important to reproduce
symptom based on interview with customer and past examples.
Do not perform inspection on ad hoc basis. Most intermittent
malfunctions are caused by poor contacts. In this case, it will be
effective to shake suspected harness or connector by hand.
When repairs are performed without any symptom check, no
one can judge if malfunction has actually been eliminated.
After diagnosis, make sure to perform “erase memory”. Refer to
BRC-25, "
Self-Diagnosis" .
For an intermittent malfunction, move harness or harness con-
nector by hand to check poor contact or false open circuit.
Always read “GI General Information” to confirm general precautions. Refer to GI-4, "General Precau-
tions" .
SEF234G
SEF233G
BRC-22
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
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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
BRC-24
[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: ON/OFF timing of SLIP indicator lamp
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.
Flashing: VDC/TCS function is active during driving
Note 5: Only AWD models.
Note 6: Serves as EBD warning lamp.
CONSULT-II Functions (VDC)NFS000NG
CONSULT-II MAIN FUNCTION
CONSULT-II can display each diagnostic item using the diagnostic test modes shown following.
CONSULT-II SETTING PROCEDURE
Refer to GI-38, "CONSULT-II Start Procedure" .
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 AW D
Monitor item Display content
Data monitor
Condition Reference value in
normal operation
Diagnostic test mode Function Reference
WORK SUP-
PORT This mode enables a technician to adjust some devices faster and more accurately
by following the indications on CONSULT-II. BRC-6, "
ON-VEHICLE SER-
VICE"
SELF-DIAG
RESULTS Self-diagnostic results can be read and erased quickly.
BRC-25, "Self-Diagnosis"
DATA MONI-
TOR Input/Output data in the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) can be read.
BRC-29, "Data Monitor"
CAN DIAG
SUPPORT
MNTR The results of transmit/receive diagnosis of communication can be read.
LAN-16, "CAN Diagnostic
Support Monitor"
ACTIVE TEST Diagnostic Test Mode in which CONSULT-II drives some actuators apart from the
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) and also shifts some parameters in a
specified range. BRC-31, "Active Test"
FUNCTION
TEST Performed by CONSULT-II instead of a technician to determine whether each sys-
tem is “OK” or “NG”. —
ECU PART
NUMBER ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) part number can be read. —
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS BRC-25
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Self-DiagnosisNFS000OI
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. Perform “CONSULT-II Starting Procedure”. Refer to GI-38, "
CONSULT-II Start Procedure" .
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 “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.
ERASE MEMORY
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Start the engine and touch “ABS”, “SELF-DIAG RESULTS”, “ERASE MEMORY” in order on the CON- SULT-II screen to erase the error memory.
CAUTION:
If the error memory is not erased, re-conduct the operation from step 4.
3. Perform self-diagnosis again, and make sure that diagnostic memory is erased.
4. Drive vehicle at 30 km/h (19 MPH) or more for approximately 1 minute as the final inspection, and make sure that the ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp and SLIP indicator lamp turn off.
NOTE:
VDC OFF switch should not stay “ON” position.
BRC-28
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Note 1: After completing repairs of shorted sensor circuit, when turning ignition switch ON, ABS warning lamp turned on. Make t hat ABS
warning lamp turned off while driving vehicle at approximately 30 km/h (19 MPH) or more for approximately 1 minute according to self-
diagnosis procedure. In addition, if wheel sensor 2 is displayed for wheels, check wheel sensor circuit and also check ABS actu ator and
electric unit (control unit) power voltage.
Note 2: If multiple malfunctions are detected including CAN communication line [U1000], perform diagnosis for CAN communication line
first.
Note 3: “ACTUATOR RLY” on the CONSULT-II self-diagnostic results indicates the malfunction of actuator relay or circuit. Actuat or relay
is imbedded in ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit).
Note 4:Only AWD models. DECEL G SEN SET
[C1160] (Note 4) Neutral position correction of decel G sensor is not finished. BRC-49, "
When “DECEL G
SEN SET” Appears on Self-
diagnostic Results Display
(AWD Models)"
BRC-7, "Calibration of Decel G
Sensor (AWD Models)"
VARIANT CODING
[C1170] V coding is not functioning. ABS actuator and electric unit
(control unit) and circuit
ENGINE SIGNAL 1
[C1130] Based on the signal from ECM, ABS actuator and electric unit (control
unit) judges that engine fuel cut system is malfunctioning.
BRC-38, "
Engine System"
ENGINE SIGNAL 2
[C1131] Based on the signal from ECM, ABS actuator and electric unit (control
unit) judges that engine ETC system is malfunctioning.
ENGINE SIGNAL 3
[C1132] Based on the signal from ECM, ABS actuator and electric unit (control
unit) judges that engine CAN system is malfunctioning.
ENGINE SIGNAL 4
[C1133] Based on the signal from ECM, ABS actuator and electric unit (control
unit) judges that engine torque down system is malfunctioning.
ENGINE SIGNAL 6
[C1136] Based on the signal from ECM, ABS actuator and electric unit (control
unit) judges that engine control system is malfunctioning.
CAN COMM CIRCUIT
[U1000]
CAN communication line is open or shorted.
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) internal malfunction
Battery voltage for EMC is suddenly interrupted for approximately
0.5 seconds or more. BRC-50, "
CAN Communication
Circuit" (Note 2)
Self-diagnostic item Malfunction detecting condition Check system
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS BRC-29
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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.
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FR LH IN SOL
(ON/OFF) –
×× Front LH IN ABS solenoid (ON/OFF) status is displayed.
FR LH OUT SOL
(ON/OFF) –
×× Front LH OUT ABS solenoid (ON/OFF) status is displayed.
RR RH IN SOL
(ON/OFF) –
×× Rear RH IN ABS solenoid (ON/OFF) status is displayed.
RR RH OUT SOL
(ON/OFF) –
×× Rear RH OUT ABS solenoid (ON/OFF) status is displayed.
FR RH IN SOL
(ON/OFF) –
×× Front RH IN ABS solenoid (ON/OFF) status is displayed.
FR RH OUT SOL
(ON/OFF) –
×× Front RH OUT ABS solenoid (ON/OFF) status is displayed.
RR LH IN SOL
(ON/OFF) –
×× Rear LH IN ABS solenoid (ON/OFF) status is displayed.
RR LH OUT SOL
(ON/OFF) –
×× Rear LH OUT ABS solenoid (ON/OFF) status is displayed.
OFF LAMP
(ON/OFF) –
×× OFF Lamp (ON/OFF) status is displayed.
MOTOR RELAY
(ON/OFF) –
×× ABS motor relay signal (ON/OFF) status is displayed.
ACTUATOR RLY
(ON/OFF) –
×× ABS actuator relay signal (ON/OFF) status is displayed.
CV1
(ON/OFF) ––
× Primary side switch-over solenoid valve 1 (cut valve 1) (ON/
OFF) status is displayed.
CV2
(ON/OFF) ––
× Secondary side switch-over solenoid valve 2 (cut-valve 2)
(ON/OFF) status is displayed.
SV1
(ON/OFF) ––
× Primary side switch-over solenoid valve 1 (suction valve 1)
(ON/OFF) status is displayed.
SV2
(ON/OFF) ––
× Secondary side switch-over solenoid valve 2 (suction valve 2)
(ON/OFF) status is displayed.
VDC FAIL SIG
(ON/OFF) ––
×VDC fail signal (ON/OFF) status is displayed.
TCS FAIL SIG
(ON/OFF) ––
×TCS fail signal (ON/OFF) status is displayed.
ABS FAIL SIG
(ON/OFF) ––
×ABS fail signal (ON/OFF) status is displayed.
EBD FAIL SIG
(ON/OFF) ––
×EBD fail signal (ON/OFF) status is displayed.
EBD SIGNAL
(ON/OFF) ––
×EBD operation (ON/OFF) status is displayed.
ABS SIGNAL
(ON/OFF) ––
×ABS operation (ON/OFF) status is displayed.
TCS SIGNAL
(ON/OFF) ––
×TCS operation (ON/OFF) status is displayed.
VDC SIGNAL
(ON/OFF) ––
×VDC operation (ON/OFF) status is displayed.
EBD WARN LAMP
(ON/OFF) ––
×Brake warning lamp (ON/OFF) status is displayed. (Note)
CRANKING SIG
(ON/OFF) ––
×Cranking condition (ON/OFF) status is displayed.
Item
(Unit) Data monitor item selection
Remarks
ECU INPUT
SIGNALS MAIN
SIGNALS SELECTION
FROM MENU