2006 INFINITI FX35 engine control system

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS EC-781
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ENGINE CONTROL COMPONENT PARTS/CONTROL SYSTEMS APPLICATION
Item DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE
WORK SUP-
PORT SELF-DIAGNOS-
TIC RESULTS DATA
MONI-
TOR DATA
MONI- TOR
(SPEC) ACTIVE
TEST DTC & SRT
CONFIRMATION
DTC*1 FREEZE
FRAME
DATA*2 SRT
STATUS DTC
WORK SUP-
PORT
ENGINE CONTROL COMPONENT PARTS
INPUT
Crankshaft position sensor (POS) ××××
Camshaft position sensor
(PHASE) ××××
Mass air flow sensor ×××
Engine coolant temperature sen-
sor ×××××
Air fuel ratio sensor 1 ×××××
Heated oxygen sensor 2 ×××××
Wheel sensor ××××
Accelerator pedal position sensor ×××
Throttle position sensor ××××
Fuel tank temperature sensor ××××
EVAP control system pressure
sensor ×××
Intake air temperature sensor ××××
Knock sensor ×
Refrigerant pressure sensor ××
Closed throttle position switch
(accelerator pedal position sensor
signal) ××
Air conditioner switch ××
Park/neutral position (PNP) switch ×××
Stop lamp switch ×××
Power steering pressure sensor ×××
Battery voltage ××
Load signal ××
Snow mode switch ××
Intake valve timing control position
sensor ×××
Fuel level sensor ×××
ICC steering switch ×××
ASCD steering switch ×××
ICC brake switch ×××
ASCD brake switch ×××

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS EC-783
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*: This function is not necessary in the usual service procedure.
SELF-DIAG RESULTS MODE
Self Diagnostic Item
Regarding items of DTC and 1st trip DTC, refer to EC-676, "INDEX FOR DTC" .)
Freeze Frame Data and 1st Trip Freeze Frame Data
EVAP SYSTEM CLOSE CLOSE THE EVAP CANISTER VENT CONTROL VALVE IN
ORDER TO MAKE EVAP SYSTEM CLOSE UNDER THE
FOLLOWING CONDITIONS.

IGN SW ON

ENGINE NOT RUNNING

AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS ABOVE 0 °C (32 °F).

NO VACUUM AND NO HIGH PRESSURE IN EVAP SYS-
TEM

FUEL TANK TEMP. IS MORE THAN 0 °C (32 °F).

WITHIN 10 MINUTES AFTER STARTING “EVAP SYS-
TEM CLOSE”

WHEN TRYING TO EXECUTE “EVAP SYSTEM CLOSE”
UNDER THE CONDITION EXCEPT ABOVE, CONSULT-
II WILL DISCONTINUE IT AND DISPLAY APPROPRI-
ATE INSTRUCTION.
NOTE:
WHEN STARTING ENGINE, CONSULT-II MAY DISPLAY
“BATTERY VOLTAGE IS LOW. CHARGE BATTERY”,
EVEN IN USING CHARGED BATTERY. When detecting EVAP vapor leak
point of EVAP system
VIN REGISTRATION

IN THIS MODE VIN IS REGISTERED IN ECM When registering VIN in ECM
TARGET IDLE RPM ADJ*

IDLE CONDITION When setting target idle speed
TARGET IGN TIM ADJ*

IDLE CONDITION When adjusting target ignition tim- ing
WORK ITEM CONDITION USAGE
Freeze frame data
item* Description
DIAG TROUBLE
CODE
[PXXXX]

The engine control component part/control system has a trouble code, it is displayed as PXXXX. (Refer to
EC-676, "
INDEX FOR DTC" .)
FUEL SYS-B1

“Fuel injection system status” at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.

One mode in the following is displayed.
Mode2: Open loop due to detected system malfunction
Mode3: Open loop due to driving conditions (power enrichment, deceleration enleanment)
Mode4: Closed loop - using oxygen sensor(s) as feedback for fuel control
Mode5: Open loop - has not yet satisfied condition to go to closed loop
FUEL SYS-B2
CAL/LD VALUE [%]

The calculated load value at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
COOLANT TEMP [ °C]
or [ °F]

The engine coolant temperature at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
L-FUEL TRM-B1 [%]

“Long-term fuel trim” at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.

The long-term fuel trim indicates much more gradual feedback compensation to the base fuel schedule
than short-term fuel trim.
L-FUEL TRM-B2 [%]
S-FUEL TRM-B1 [%]

“Short-term fuel trim” at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.

The short-term fuel trim indicates dynamic or instantaneous feedback compensation to the base fuel
schedule.
S-FUEL TRM-B2 [%]
ENGINE SPEED
[rpm]

The engine speed at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
VEHICL SPEED
[km/h] or [mph]

The vehicle speed at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS EC-785
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Revision: 2006 December 2006 FX35/FX45THRTL SEN 1 [V] ××
The throttle position sensor signal voltage
is displayed.
THRTL SEN 2 signal is converted by
ECM internally. Thus, they differs from
ECM terminal voltage signal.
THRTL SEN 2 [V]
×
FUEL T/TMP SE
[ ° C] or [ °F] ×

The fuel temperature (determined by the
signal voltage of the fuel tank tempera-
ture sensor) is displayed.
INT/A TEMP SE
[ ° C] or [ °F] ××

The intake air temperature (determined
by the signal voltage of the intake air tem-
perature sensor) is indicated.
EVAP SYS PRES
[V] ×

The signal voltage of EVAP control sys-
tem pressure sensor is displayed.
FUEL LEVEL SE
[V] ×

The signal voltage of the fuel level sensor
is displayed.
START SIGNAL
[ON/OFF] ××

Indicates start signal status [ON/OFF]
computed by the ECM according to the
signals of engine speed and battery volt-
age.

After starting the engine, [OFF] is dis-
played regardless of the starter signal.
CLSD THL POS
[ON/OFF] ××

Indicates idle position [ON/OFF] com-
puted by ECM according to the accelera-
tor pedal position sensor signal.
AIR COND SIG
[ON/OFF] ××

Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of the air
conditioner switch as determined by the
air conditioner signal.
P/N POSI SW
[ON/OFF] ××

Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from the
park/neutral position (PNP) switch signal.
PW/ST SIGNAL
[ON/OFF] ××

[ON/OFF] condition of the power steering
system (determined by the signal voltage
of the power steering pressure sensor
signal) is indicated.
LOAD SIGNAL
[ON/OFF] ××

Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from the
electrical load signal.
ON: Rear window defogger switch is ON
and/or lighting switch is in 2nd position.
OFF: Both rear window defogger switch
and lighting switch are OFF.
IGNITION SW
[ON/OFF] ×

Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from igni-
tion switch signal.
HEATER FAN SW
[ON/OFF] ×

Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from the
heater fan switch signal.
BRAKE SW
[ON/OFF] ×

Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from the
stop lamp switch signal.
INJ PULSE-B1
[msec] ×

Indicates the actual fuel injection pulse
width compensated by ECM according to
the input signals.
When the engine is stopped, a certain
computed value is indicated.
INJ PULSE-B2
[msec]
IGN TIMING
[BTDC] ×

Indicates the ignition timing computed by
ECM according to the input signals.
When the engine is stopped, a certain
value is indicated.
CAL/LD VALUE [%]

“Calculated load value” indicates the
value of the current air flow divided by
peak air flow.
Monitored item
[Unit] ECM
INPUT SIG-
NALS MAIN
SIG-
NALS Description Remarks

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS EC-793
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FUNCTION
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Connect “GST” to data link connector, which is located under LH dash panel near the hood opener handle.
Diagnostic service Function
Service $01 READINESS TESTS This mode gains access to current emission-related data values, including analog inputs
and outputs, digital inputs and outputs, and system status information.
Service $02 (FREEZE DATA) This mode gains access to emission-related data value which were stored by ECM during
the freeze frame. For details, refer to EC-720, "
FREEZE FRAME DATA AND 1ST TRIP
FREEZE FRAME DATA" .
Service $03 DTCs This mode gains access to emission-related power train trouble codes which were stored
by ECM.
Service $04 CLEAR DIAG INFO This mode can clear all emission-related diagnostic information. This includes:

Clear number of diagnostic trouble codes (Service $01)

Clear diagnostic trouble codes (Service $03)

Clear trouble code for freeze frame data (Service $01)

Clear freeze frame data (Service $02)

Reset status of system monitoring test (Service $01)

Clear on board monitoring test results (Service $06 and $07)
Service $06 (ON BOARD TESTS) This mode accesses the results of on board diagnostic monitoring tests of specific com-
ponents/systems that are not continuously monitored.
Service $07 (ON BOARD TESTS) This mode enables the off board test drive to obtain test results for emission-related pow-
ertrain components/systems that are continuously monitored during normal driving condi-
tions.
Service $08 — This mode can close EVAP system in ignition switch ON position (Engine stopped). When
this mode is performed, EVAP canister vent control valve can be closed.
In the following conditions, this mode cannot function.

Low ambient temperature

Low battery voltage

Engine running

Ignition switch OFF

Low fuel temperature

Too much pressure is applied to EVAP system
Service $09 (CALIBRATION ID) This mode enables the off-board test device to request specific vehicle information such
as Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and Calibration IDs.
PBIB1503E

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - SPECIFICATION VALUE EC-801
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - SPECIFICATION VALUEPFP:00031
DescriptionNBS004JZ
The specification (SP) value indicates the tolerance of the value that is displayed in “DATA MONITOR (SPEC)”
mode of CONSULT-II during normal operation of the Engine Control System. When the value in “DATA MONI-
TOR (SPEC)” mode is within the SP value, the Engine Control System is confirmed OK. When the value in
“DATA MONITOR (SPEC)” mode is NOT within the SP value, the Engine Control System may have one or
more malfunctions.
The SP value is used to detect malfunctions that may affect the Engine Control System, but will not light the
MIL.
The SP value will be displayed for the following three items:

B/FUEL SCHDL (The fuel injection pulse width programmed into ECM prior to any learned on board cor-
rection)

A/F ALPHA-B1/B2 (The mean value of air-fuel ratio feedback correction factor per cycle)

MAS A/F SE-B1 (The signal voltage of the mass air flow sensor)
Testing ConditionNBS004K0

Vehicle driven distance: More than 5,000 km (3,107 miles)

Barometric pressure: 98.3 - 104.3 kPa (1.003 - 1.064 kg/cm2 , 14.25 - 15.12 psi)

Atmospheric temperature: 20 - 30 °C (68 - 86 °F)

Engine coolant temperature: 75 - 95 °C (167 - 203 °F)

Transmission: Warmed-up*1

Electrical load: Not applied*2

Engine speed: Idle
*1: After the engine is warmed up to normal operating temperature, drive vehicle until “ATF TEMP SE 1” (A/T
fluid temperature sensor signal) indicates more than 60 °C (140 °F).
*2: Rear window defogger switch, air conditioner switch, lighting switch are OFF. Steering wheel is straight
ahead.
Inspection ProcedureNBS004K1
NOTE:
Perform “DATA MONITOR (SPEC)” mode in maximum scale display.
1. Perform EC-737, "
Basic Inspection" .
2. Confirm that the testing conditions indicated above are met.
3. Select “B/FUEL SCHDL”, “A/F ALPHA-B1”, “A/F ALPHA-B2” and “MAS A/F SE-B1” in “DATA MONITOR (SPEC)” mode with
CONSULT-II.
4. Make sure that monitor items are within the SP value.
5. If NG, go to EC-802, "
Diagnostic Procedure" .
SEF601Z

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - SPECIFICATION VALUE EC-807
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16. CHECK “A/F ALPHA-B1”, “A/F ALPHA-B2”
1. Start engine.
2. Select “A/F ALPHA-B1”, “A/F ALPHA-B2” in “DATA MONITOR (SPEC)” mode, and make sure that the each indication is within the SP value.
OK or NG
OK >> INSPECTION END
NG >> Detect malfunctioning part according to EC-757, "
Symptom Matrix Chart" .
17. CHECK “B/FUEL SCHDL”
Select “B/FUEL SCHDL” in “DATA MONITOR (SPEC)” mode, and
make sure that the indication is within the SP value.
OK or NG
OK >> INSPECTION END
NG (More than the SP value)>>GO TO 18.
NG (Less than the SP value)>>GO TO 25.
18. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
1. Check for the cause of large engine friction. Refer to the following.
–Engine oil level is too high
–Engine oil viscosity
–Belt tension of power steering, alternator, A/C compressor, etc. is excessive
–Noise from engine
–Noise from transmission, etc.
2. Check for the cause of insufficient combustion. Refer to the following.
–Valve clearance malfunction
–Intake valve timing control function malfunction
–Camshaft sprocket installation malfunction, etc.
>> Repair or replace malfunctioning part, and then GO TO 30.
19. CHECK INTAKE SYSTEM
Check for the cause of uneven air flow through mass air flow sensor. Refer to the following.

Crushed air ducts

Malfunctioning seal of air cleaner element

Uneven dirt of air cleaner element

Improper specification of intake air system
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 21.
NG >> Repair or replace malfunctioning part, and then GO TO 20.
PBIB2332E

EC-824
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DTC P0011, P0021 IVT CONTROL
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DTC P0011, P0021 IVT CONTROLPFP:23796
DescriptionNBS0042O
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
*: This signal is sent to the ECM through CAN communication line
This mechanism hydraulically controls cam phases continuously with the fixed operating angle of the intake
valve.
The ECM receives signals such as crankshaft position, camshaft position, engine speed, and engine coolant
temperature. Then, the ECM sends ON/OFF pulse duty signals to the intake valve timing (IVT) control sole-
noid valve depending on driving status. This makes it possible to control the shut/open timing of the intake
valve to increase engine torque in low/mid speed range and output in high-speed range.
COMPONENT INSPECTION
Intake Valve Timing Control Solenoid Valve
Intake Valve Timing (IVT) control solenoid valve is activated by ON/
OFF pulse duty (ratio) signals from the ECM.
The IVT control solenoid valve changes the oil amount and direction
of flow through intake valve timing control unit or stops oil flow.
The longer pulse width advances valve angle.
The shorter pulse width retards valve angle.
When ON and OFF pulse widths become equal, the solenoid valve
stops oil pressure flow to fix the intake valve angle at the control
position.
Sensor Input signal to ECM function ECM Actuator
Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) Engine speed
Intake valve
timing control Intake valve timing control
solenoid valve
Intake valve timing control position sensor Intake valve timing signal
Engine coolant temperature sensor Engine coolant temperature
Wheel sensor Vehicle speed*
PBIB3276E
PBIB1842E

EC-836
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DTC P0031, P0032, P0051, P0052 A/F SENSOR 1 HEATER
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DTC P0031, P0032, P0051, P0052 A/F SENSOR 1 HEATERPFP:22693
DescriptionNBS004K7
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The ECM performs ON/OFF duty control of the A/F sensor 1 heater corresponding to the engine operating
condition to keep the temperature of A/F sensor 1 element at the specified range.
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor ModeNBS004K8
Specification data are reference values.
On Board Diagnosis LogicNBS004K9
DTC Confirmation ProcedureNBS004KA
NOTE:
If DTC Confirmation Procedure has been previously conducted, always turn ignition switch OFF and wait at
least 10 seconds before conducting the next test.
TESTING CONDITION:
Before performing the following procedure, confirm that battery voltage is between 10.5V and 16V at
idle.
WITH CONSULT-II
1. Turn ignition switch ON and select “DATA MONITOR” mode with CONSULT-II.
2. Start engine and let it idle for at least 10 seconds.
3. If 1st trip DTC is detected, go to EC-840, "
Diagnostic Procedure"
.
WITH GST
Follow the procedure “WITH CONSULT-II” above.
Sensor Input Signal to ECM ECM function Actuator
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)
Crankshaft position sensor (POS) Engine speed
Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1
heater control Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1
heater
Mass air flow sensor Amount of intake air
MONITOR ITEM CONDITION SPECIFICATION
A/F S1 HTR (B1)
A/F S1 HTR (B2)

Engine: After warming up, idle the engine 0 - 100%
DTC No. Trouble diagnosis name DTC detecting condition Possible cause
P0031
0031
(Bank 1) Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor
1 heater control circuit
low The current amperage in the A/F sensor 1 heater
circuit is out of the normal range.
(An excessively low voltage signal is sent to ECM
through the A/F sensor 1 heater.)

Harness or connectors
(The A/F sensor 1 heater circuit is
open or shorted.)

A/F sensor 1 heater
P0051
0051
(Bank 2)
P0032
0032
(Bank 1) Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor
1 heater control circuit
high The current amperage in the A/F sensor 1 heater
circuit is out of the normal range.
(An excessively high voltage signal is sent to ECM
through the A/F sensor 1 heater.)

Harness or connectors
(The A/F sensor 1 heater circuit is
shorted.)

A/F sensor 1 heater
P0052
0052
(Bank 2)
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