2006 INFINITI FX35 coolant level

ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM EC-65
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Revision: 2006 December 2006 FX35/FX45

The time required for each diagnosis varies with road surface conditions, weather, altitude, individual driv-
ing habits, etc.
Zone A refers to the range where the time, required for the diagnosis under normal conditions*, is the
shortest.
Zone B refers to the range where the diagnosis can still be performed if the diagnosis is not completed
within zone A.
*: Normal conditions refer to the following:

Sea level

Flat road

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

Diagnosis is performed as quickly as possible under normal conditions.
Under different conditions [For example: ambient air temperature other than 20 - 30 °C (68 - 86 °F)], diag-
nosis may also be performed.
Pattern 1:

The engine is started at the engine coolant temperature of −10 to 35 °C (14 to 95 °F)
(where the voltage between the ECM terminal 73 and ground is 3.0 - 4.3V).

The engine must be operated at idle speed until the engine coolant temperature is greater than
70 °C (158 °F) (where the voltage between the ECM terminal 73 and ground is lower than 1.4V).

The engine is started at the fuel tank temperature of warmer than 0 °C (32 °F) (where the voltage
between the ECM terminal 107 and ground is less than 4.1V).
Pattern 2:

When steady-state driving is performed again even after it is interrupted, each diagnosis can be con-
ducted. In this case, the time required for diagnosis may be extended.
Pattern 3:

Operate vehicle following the driving pattern shown in the figure.

replace the accelerator pedal during decelerating vehicle speed
from 90km/h(56MPH) to 0km/h(0MPH).
Pattern 4:

The accelerator pedal must be held very steady during steady-
state driving.

If the accelerator pedal is moved, the test must be conducted all
over again.
*1: Depress the accelerator pedal until vehicle speed is 90 km/h (56
MPH), then release the accelerator pedal and keep it released for
more than 10 seconds. Depress the accelerator pedal until vehicle
speed is 90 km/h (56 MPH) again.
*2: Checking the vehicle speed with GST is advised.
Suggested Transmission Gear Position
Set the selector lever in the D position.
TEST VALUE AND TEST LIMIT (GST ONLY — NOT APPLICABLE TO CONSULT-II)
The following is the information specified in Service $06 of SAE J1979.
The test value is a parameter used to determine whether a system/circuit diagnostic test is OK or NG while
being monitored by the ECM during self-diagnosis. The test limit is a reference value which is specified as the
maximum or minimum value and is compared with the test value being monitored.
These data (test value and test limit) are specified by Test ID (TID) and Component ID (CID) and can be dis-
played on the GST screen.
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EC-94
[VQ35DE]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
Revision: 2006 December 2006 FX35/FX45
DTC Inspection Priority ChartNBS003LY
If some DTCs are displayed at the same time, perform inspections one by one based on the following priority
chart.
NOTE:

If DTC U1000 or U1001 is displayed with other DTC, first perform the trouble diagnosis for DTC
U1000, U1001. Refer to EC-156, "
DTC U1000, U1001 CAN COMMUNICATION LINE" .

If DTC U1010 is displayed with other DTC, first perform the trouble diagnosis for DTC U1010.
Refer to EC-159, "
DTC U1010 CAN COMMUNICATION" .
Priority Detected items (DTC)
1

U1000 U1001 CAN communication line

U1010 CAN communication

P0101 P0102 P0103 Mass air flow sensor

P0112 P0113 P0127 Intake air temperature sensor

P0117 P0118 P0125 Engine coolant temperature sensor

P0128 Thermostat function

P0122 P0123 P0222 P0223 P1225 P1226 P2135 Throttle position sensor

P0181 P0182 P0183 Fuel tank temperature sensor

P0327 P0328 Knock sensor

P0335 Crankshaft position sensor (POS)

P0340 P0345 Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)

P0460 P0461 P0462 P0463 Fuel level sensor

P0500 Vehicle speed sensor

P0605 ECM

P0643 Sensor power supply

P0700 TCM

P0705 Park/Neutral position (PNP) switch

P0850 Park/Neutral position (PNP) switch

P1610 - P1615 NATS

P2122 P2123 P2127 P2128 P2138 Accelerator pedal position sensor

EC-100
[VQ35DE]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection. Va l v e
mecha-
nism Timing chain
55555 55 5 EM-64
Camshaft
EM-83
Intake valve timing controlEM-64
Intake valve
3 EM-101
Exhaust valve
Exhaust Exhaust manifold/Tube/Muffler/ Gasket 55555 55 5 EM-26
,
EX-
3Three way catalyst
Lubrica-
tion Oil pan/Oil strainer/Oil pump/Oil
filter/Oil gallery/Oil cooler 55555 55 5 EM-30
,
LU-
17 , LU-10 ,
LU-14
Oil level (Low)/Filthy oil LU-7
Cooling
Radiator/Hose/Radiator filler cap
55555 55 45 CO-14,
CO-17
Thermostat 5 CO-27
Water pumpCO-22
Water galleryCO-29
Cooling fan 5EC-228
Coolant level (Low)/Contami-
nated coolant 5
CO-11
IVIS (Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System —
NATS) 11
EC-53 or
BL-205
SYMPTOM
Reference
page
HARD/NO START/RESTART (EXCP. HA)
ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER/POOR ACCELERATION
HIGH IDLE/LOW IDLE
ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING
IDLING VIBRATION
SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE
OVERHEATS/WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
BATTERY DEAD (UNDER CHARGE)
Warranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM HA

EC-120
[VQ35DE]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
Revision: 2006 December 2006 FX35/FX45
ENGINE CONTROL COMPONENT PARTS/CONTROL SYSTEMS APPLICATION
Item DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE
WORK SUP-
PORT SELF-DIAGNOSTIC
RESULTS DATA
MONI-
TOR DATA
MONI- TOR
(SPEC) ACTIVE
TEST DTC & SRT
CONFIRMATION
DTC*1FREEZE
FRAME
DATA*
1
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 sensor ×××××
Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 ×××××
Heated oxygen sensor 2 ×××××
Vehicle speed 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 ××
Fuel level sensor ×××
ICC steering switch ×××
ASCD steering switch ×××
ICC brake switch ×××
ASCD brake switch ×××
Snow mode switch ××

DTC P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE EC-499
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CAUTION:
When a malfunction is indicated, be sure to replace the coolant. Refer to CO-11, "
Changing Engine
Coolant" . Also, replace the engine oil. Refer to LU-9, "Changing Engine Oil" .
1. Fill radiator with coolant up to specified level with a filling speed of 2 liters per minute. Be sure to use coolant with the proper mixture ratio. Refer to MA-13, "
Anti-Freeze Coolant Mixture Ratio" .
2. After refilling coolant, run engine to ensure that no water-flow noise is emitted.
Overall Function CheckNBS003UK
Use this procedure to check the overall function of the cooling fan. During this check, a DTC might not be con-
firmed.
WARNING:
Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could be caused by high pres-
sure fluid escaping from the radiator.
Wrap a thick cloth around cap. Carefully remove the cap by turning it a quarter turn to allow built-up
pressure to escape. Then turn the cap all the way off.
WITH CONSULT-II
1. Check the coolant level in the reservoir tank and radiator. Allow engine to cool before checking coolant level.
If the coolant level in the reservoir tank and/or radiator is below
the proper range, skip the following steps and go to EC-503,
"PROCEDURE A" .
2. Confirm whether customer filled the coolant or not. If customer filled the coolant, skip the following steps and go to EC-503,
"PROCEDURE A" .
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Perform “COOLING FAN” in “ACTIVE TEST” mode with CON- SULT-II.
5. If the results are NG, go to EC-505, "
PROCEDURE B" .
DTC No. Trouble diagnosis name DTC detecting condition Possible cause
P1217
1217 Engine over tempera-
ture (Overheat)

Cooling fan does not operate properly (Over-
heat).

Cooling fan system does not operate prop-
erly (Overheat).

Engine coolant level was not added to the
system using the proper filling method.

Engine coolant is not within the specified
range.

Harness or connectors
(Cooling fan circuit is open or shorted.)

IPDM E/R

Cooling fan

Radiator hose

Radiator

Radiator cap

Water pump

Thermostat
For more information, refer to EC-508,
"Main 12 Causes of Overheating" .
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SEF646X

EC-500
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DTC P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE
Revision: 2006 December 2006 FX35/FX45
WITH GST
1. Check the coolant level in the reservoir tank and radiator. Allow engine to cool before checking coolant level.
If the coolant level in the reservoir tank and/or radiator is below
the proper range, skip the following steps and go to EC-503,
"PROCEDURE A" .
2. Confirm whether customer filled the coolant or not. If customer filled the coolant, skip the following steps and go to EC-503,
"PROCEDURE A" .
3. Perform IPDM E/R auto active test and check cooling fan motors operation, refer to PG-21, "
Auto Active Test"
4. If NG, go to EC-505, "PROCEDURE B" .SEF621W

EC-508
[VQ35DE]
DTC P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE
Revision: 2006 December 2006 FX35/FX45
Main 12 Causes of OverheatingNBS003UN
*1: Turn the ignition switch ON.
*2: Engine running at 3,000 rpm for 10 minutes.
*3: Drive at 90 km/h (55 MPH) for 30 minutes and then let idle for 10 minutes.
*4: After 60 minutes of cool down time.
For more information, refer to CO-7, "
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS" .
Component InspectionNBS003UO
COOLING FAN MOTORS-1 AND -2
1. Disconnect cooling fan motor harness connectors.
2. Supply cooling fan motor terminals with battery voltage and check operation.
Engine Step Inspection item Equipment Standard Reference page
OFF 1

Blocked radiator

Blocked condenser

Blocked radiator grille

Blocked bumper

Visual No blocking —
2

Coolant mixture
Coolant tester 50 - 50% coolant mixture MA-13, "Anti-Freeze
Coolant Mixture Ratio"
3
Coolant level
Visual Coolant up to MAX level
in reservoir tank and radi-
ator filler neck CO-11, "Changing
Engine Coolant"
4
Radiator cap
Pressure tester 59 - 98 kPa
(0.6 - 1.0 kg/cm2 , 9 - 14
psi) (Limit) CO-15, "
Checking Radia-
tor Cap"
ON*25
Coolant leaks
Visual No leaks
CO-11, "LEAK CHECK"
ON*26
Thermostat
Touch the upper and
lower radiator hoses Both hoses should be hot
CO-27, "WATER INLET
AND THERMOSTAT
ASSEMBLY"
ON*17
Cooling fan
CONSULT-II Operating See trouble diagnosis for
DTC P1217 ( EC-497,
"DTC P1217 ENGINE
OVER TEMPERATURE"
).
OFF 8

Combustion gas leak
Color checker chemical
tester 4 Gas analyzer Negative —
ON*
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Coolant temperature
gauge
Visual Gauge less than 3/4 when driving —

Coolant overflow to
reservoir tank
Visual No overflow during driving and idling CO-11, "Changing
Engine Coolant"
OFF*410
Coolant return from
reservoir tank to radia-
tor
Visual Should be initial level in reservoir tank CO-11, "Changing
Engine Coolant"
OFF 11
Cylinder head
Straight gauge feeler
gauge 0.1 mm (0.004 in) Maxi-
mum distortion (warping) EM-103, "Cylinder Head
Distortion"
12
Cylinder block and pis-
tons
Visual No scuffing on cylinder walls or piston EM-123, "CYLINDER
BLOCK"
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ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM EC-725
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Revision: 2006 December 2006 FX35/FX45

The time required for each diagnosis varies with road surface conditions, weather, altitude, individual driv-
ing habits, etc.
Zone A refers to the range where the time, required for the diagnosis under normal conditions*, is the
shortest.
Zone B refers to the range where the diagnosis can still be performed if the diagnosis is not completed
within zone A.
*: Normal conditions refer to the following:

Sea level

Flat road

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

Diagnosis is performed as quickly as possible under normal conditions.
Under different conditions [For example: ambient air temperature other than 20 - 30 °C (68 - 86 °F)], diag-
nosis may also be performed.
Pattern 1:

The engine is started at the engine coolant temperature of −10 to 35 °C (14 to 95 °F)
(where the voltage between the ECM terminal 73 and ground is 3.0 - 4.3V).

The engine must be operated at idle speed until the engine coolant temperature is greater than
70 °C (158 °F) (where the voltage between the ECM terminal 73 and ground is lower than 1.4V).

The engine is started at the fuel tank temperature of warmer than 0 °C (32 °F) (where the voltage
between the ECM terminal 107 and ground is less than 4.1V).
Pattern 2:

When steady-state driving is performed again even after it is interrupted, each diagnosis can be con-
ducted. In this case, the time required for diagnosis may be extended.
Pattern 3:

Operate vehicle following the driving pattern shown in the figure.

Release the accelerator pedal during decelerating vehicle speed
from 90 km/h (56 MPH) to 0 km/h (0 MPH).
Pattern 4:

The accelerator pedal must be held very steady during steady-
state driving.

If the accelerator pedal is moved, the test must be conducted all
over again.
*1: Depress the accelerator pedal until vehicle speed is 90 km/h (56
MPH), then release the accelerator pedal and keep it released for
more than 10 seconds. Depress the accelerator pedal until vehicle
speed is 90 km/h (56 MPH) again.
*2: Checking the vehicle speed with GST is advised.
Suggested Transmission Gear Position
Set the selector lever in the D position with the overdrive switch turned ON.
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