2006 INFINITI FX35 engine control system

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PRECAUTIONS
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Precautions Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation After Battery DisconnectNBS003HA
NOTE:

This Procedure is applied only to models with Intelligent Key system ang NVIS/IVIS (NISSAN/INFINITI
VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM - NATS).

Remove and install all control units after disconnecting both battery cables with the ignition knob in the
″ LOCK ″ position.

Always use CONSULT-II to perform self-diagnosis as a part of each function inspection after finishing
work. If DTC is detected, perform trouble diagnosis according to self-diagnosis results.
For models equipped with the Intelligent Key system and NVIS/IVIS, an electrically controlled steering lock
mechanism is adopted on the key cylinder.
For this reason, if the battery is disconnected or if the battery is discharged, the steering wheel will lock and
steering wheel rotation will become impossible.
If steering wheel rotation is required when battery power is interrupted, follow the procedure below before
starting the repair operation.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Connect both battery cables.
NOTE:
Supply power using jumper cables if battery is discharged.
2. Use the Intelligent Key or mechanical key to turn the ignition switch to the ″ACC ″ position. At this time, the
steering lock will be released.
3. Disconnect both battery cables. The steering lock will remain released and the steering wheel can be rotated.
4. Perform the necessary repair operation.
5. When the repair work is completed, return the ignition switch to the ″LOCK ″ position before connecting
the battery cables. (At this time, the steering lock mechanism will engage.)
6. Perform a self-diagnosis check of all control units using CONSULT-II.
Precautions for Drain Engine Coolant and Engine OilNBS003HB
Drain engine coolant and engine oil when engine is cooled.
Precautions for Disconnecting Fuel PipingNBS003HC

Before starting work, make sure no fire or spark producing items are in the work area.

Release fuel pressure before disconnecting and disassembly.

After disconnecting pipes, plug openings to stop fuel leakage.
Precautions for Removal and DisassemblyNBS003HD

When instructed to use SST, use specified tools. Always be careful to work safely, avoid forceful or unin-
structed operations.

Exercise maximum care to avoid damage to mating or sliding surfaces.

Cover openings of engine system with tape or the equivalent, if necessary, to seal out foreign materials.

Mark and arrange disassembly parts in an organized way for easy troubleshooting and assembly.

When loosening nuts and bolts, as a basic rule, start with the one furthest outside, then the one diagonally
opposite, and so on. If the order of loosening is specified, do exactly as specified. Power tools may be
used where noted in the step.
Precautions for Inspection, Repair and ReplacementNBS003HE
Before repairing or replacing, thoroughly inspect parts. Inspect new replacement parts in the same way, and
replace if necessary.
Precautions for Assembly and InstallationNBS003HF

Use torque wrench to tighten bolts or nuts to specification.

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4. Crank the engine, and then make sure that engine oil comes out from intake valve timing control cover oil hole. End crank after
checking.
WARNING:
Be careful not to touch rotating parts (drive belt, idler pul-
ley, and crankshaft pulley, etc.).
CAUTION:
Engine oil may squirt from intake valve timing control sole-
noid valve installation hole during cranking. Use a shop
cloth to prevent the engine components and the vehicle. Do
not allow engine oil to get on rubber components such as
drive belt or engine mount insulators. Immediately wipe off
any splashed engine oil.

Clean oil groove between oil strainer and intake valve timing control solenoid valve if engine oil does not
come out from intake valve timing control cover oil hole. Refer to LU-23, "
LUBRICATION SYSTEM" .
5. Remove components between intake valve timing control solenoid valve and camshaft sprocket (INT), and then check each oil groove for clogging.

Clean oil groove if necessary. Refer to LU-23, "LUBRICATION SYSTEM" .
6. After inspection, install removed parts.
Valve ClearanceNBS003IF
INSPECTION
In cases of removing/installing or replacing camshaft and valve-related parts, or of unusual engine conditions
due to changes in valve clearance (found malfunctions during starting, idling or causing noise), perform
inspection as follows:
1. Remove rocker covers (right and left bank). Refer to EM-200, "
ROCKER COVER" .
2. Measure the valve clearance as follows:
a. Set No. 1 cylinder at TDC of its compression stroke.

Rotate crankshaft pulley in clockwise to align TDC identifica-
tion notch (without paint mark) with timing indicator on front
cover.

Make sure that both intake and exhaust cam noses of No. 1
cylinder (engine front side of left bank) are located as shown
in the figure.

If not, turn crankshaft one revolution (360 degrees) and align
as shown in the figure.
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Preparation
1. Release fuel pressure. Refer to EC-746, "FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" .
2. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to CO-38, "
Changing Engine Coolant" .
CAUTION:

Perform this step when engine is cold.

Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
3. Disconnect both battery terminal. Refer to SC-4, "
BATTERY" .
4. Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS) from transmission. CAUTION:

Handle carefully to avoid dropping and shocks.

Do not disassemble.

Do not allow metal powder to adhere to magnetic part at sensor tip.

Do not place sensors in a location where they are exposed to magnetism.
5. Remove the following parts:

Hood assembly; Refer to BL-13, "HOOD" .

Engine cover; Refer to EM-173, "ENGINE ROOM COVER" .

Front and rear engine undercover

Air duct (inlet), air duct and air cleaner case assembly; Refer to EM-177, "AIR CLEANER AND AIR
DUCT" .

Drive belts; Refer to EM-174, "DRIVE BELTS" .

Radiator and radiator hoses (upper and lower); Refer to CO-41, "RADIATOR" .

Front road wheels and tires
Engine Room LH
1. Disconnect engine room harness from the engine side and set it aside for easier work.
2. Disconnect heater hoses, and install plugs to avoid leakage of engine coolant.
3. Disconnect ground cable from exhaust manifold cover to vehicle.
4. Disconnect vacuum hose between vehicle and engine and set it aside.
5. Discharge refrigerant from A/C circuit. Refer to ATC-137, "
REFRIGERANT LINES" .
6. Remove A/C piping from A/C compressor, and temporarily fasten it on vehicle with a rope. Refer to AT C -
139, "Components" .
Engine Room RH
1. Disconnect fuel feed hose and EVAP hose. Refer to EM-194, "FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBE" .
CAUTION:
Fit plugs onto disconnected hose to prevent fuel leak.
2. Disconnect engine room harness from the engine side and set it aside for easier work.
3. Disconnect ground cable from exhaust manifold cover to vehicle.
4. Disconnect vacuum hose between vehicle and engine and set it aside.
5. Disconnect reservoir tank of power steering oil pump from engine, and move it aside for easier work. CAUTION:
When temporarily securing, keep reservoir tank upright to avoid a fluid leak.
Vehicle Underbody
1. Remove front cross bar. Refer to FSU-6, "FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY" .
2. Disconnect power steering oil pump from engine. Move it from its location and secure with a rope for eas- ier work. Refer to PS-31, "
Removal and Installation (VK45DE Models)" .
3. Remove A/T fluid cooler tube. Refer to AT- 2 6 6 , "
TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY" .
4. Remove exhaust front tube and center muffler with power tool. Refer to EX-3, "
EXHAUST SYSTEM" .
5. Remove RH and LH transverse link mounting bolts and nuts. Refer to FSU-14, "
TRANSVERSE LINK" .
6. Disconnect stabilizer connecting rod lower. Refer to FSU-6, "
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY" .
7. Remove A/T control rod at control device assembly side. Then temporarily secure it on transmission, so that it does not sag. Refer to AT- 2 2 9 , "
SHIFT CONTROL SYSTEM" .

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GENERAL INFORMATION
A GENERAL INFORMATION
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GENERAL INFORMATION
PRECAUTIONS .....................................................
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Description .......................................................... ..... 3
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” ............................................................. ..... 3
Precautions Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation
After Battery Disconnect ..................................... ..... 3
OPERATION PROCEDURE ............................ ..... 3
Precautions for Procedures without Cowl Top Cover ..... 4
General Precautions ........................................... ..... 4
Precautions for Three Way Catalyst .................... ..... 5
Precautions for Fuel (Unleaded Premium Gasoline
Recommended) ................................................... ..... 6
Precautions for Fuel (Unleaded Premium Gasoline
Required) ............................................................ ..... 7
Precautions for Multiport Fuel Injection System or
Engine Control System ....................................... ..... 7
Precautions for Hoses ......................................... ..... 7
HOSE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .......... ..... 7
HOSE CLAMPING ........................................... ..... 8
Precautions for Engine Oils ................................. ..... 8
HEALTH PROTECTION PRECAUTIONS ........ ..... 8
Precautions for the Environment ......................... ..... 8
Precautions for Air Conditioning .......................... ..... 9
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL .............................. ... 10
Description .......................................................... ... 10
Terms .................................................................. ... 10
Units .................................................................... ... 10
Contents .............................................................. ... 10
Components ........................................................ .... 11
SYMBOLS ........................................................ .... 11
How to Follow Trouble Diagnoses ....................... ... 12
DESCRIPTION ................................................. ... 12
HOW TO FOLLOW TEST GROUPS IN TROU-
BLE DIAGNOSES ............................................ ... 12
HARNESS WIRE COLOR AND CONNECTOR
NUMBER INDICATION .................................... ... 13
KEY TO SYMBOLS SIGNIFYING MEASURE-
MENTS OR PROCEDURES ............................ ... 14
How to Read Wiring Diagrams ............................ ... 16 CONNECTOR SYMBOLS ................................
... 16
SAMPLE/WIRING DIAGRAM - EXAMPL - ....... ... 17
DESCRIPTION ................................................. ... 18
Abbreviations ....................................................... ... 24
SERVICE INFORMATION FOR ELECTRICAL INCI-
DENT ...................................................................... ... 25
How to Check Terminal ........................................ ... 25
CONNECTOR AND TERMINAL PIN KIT ......... ... 25
HOW TO PROBE CONNECTORS ................... ... 25
How to Perform Efficient Diagnosis for an Electrical
Incident ................................................................ ... 28
WORK FLOW ................................................... ... 28
INCIDENT SIMULATION TESTS ..................... ... 28
CIRCUIT INSPECTION .................................... ... 31
Control Units and Electrical Parts ........................ ... 36
WORK FLOW ................................................... ... 28
CONSULT-II CHECKING SYSTEM ....................... ... 37
Description ........................................................... ... 37
Function and System Application ........................ ... 37
Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Replacement ......... ... 38
Checking Equipment ........................................... ... 38
CONSULT-II Start Procedure ............................... ... 38
CONSULT-II Data Link Connector (DLC) Circuit . ... 39
INSPECTION PROCEDURE ........................... ... 39
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ......................................... ... 40
LIFTING POINT ...................................................... ... 41
Commercial Service Tools ................................... ... 41
Garage Jack and Safety Stand ............................ ... 41
2-Pole Lift ............................................................ ... 42
Board-On Lift ....................................................... ... 43
TOW TRUCK TOWING .......................................... ... 44
Tow Truck Towing ................................................ ... 44
2WD MODELS ................................................. ... 44
AWD MODELS ................................................. ... 45
Vehicle Recovery (Freeing a Stuck Vehicle) ........ ... 45
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ........................ ... 46
TIGHTENING TORQUE OF STANDARD BOLTS . ... 47
Tightening Torque Table ...................................... ... 47
RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND

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To prevent serious burns:
Avoid contact with hot metal parts.
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot.

Dispose of or recycle drained oil or the solvent used for cleaning
parts in an appropriate manner.

Do not attempt to top off the fuel tank after the fuel pump nozzle
shuts off automatically.
Continued refueling may cause fuel overflow, resulting in fuel
spray and possibly a fire.

Clean all disassembled parts in the designated liquid or solvent
prior to inspection or assembly.

Replace oil seals, gaskets, packings, O-rings, locking washers, cotter pins, self-locking nuts, etc. with new
ones.

Replace inner and outer races of tapered roller bearings and needle bearings as a set.

Arrange the disassembled parts in accordance with their assembled locations and sequence.

Do not touch the terminals of electrical components which use microcomputers (such as ECM).
Static electricity may damage internal electronic components.

After disconnecting vacuum or air hoses, attach a tag to indicate the proper connection.

Use only the fluids and lubricants specified in this manual.

Use approved bonding agent, sealants or their equivalents when required.

Use hand tools, power tools (disassembly only) and recom-
mended special tools where specified for safe and efficient ser-
vice repairs.

When repairing the fuel, oil, water, vacuum or exhaust systems,
check all affected lines for leaks.

Before servicing the vehicle:
Protect fenders, upholstery and carpeting with appropriate cov-
ers.
Take caution that keys, buckles or buttons do not scratch paint.
WARNING:
To prevent ECM from storing the diagnostic trouble codes, do not carelessly disconnect the harness
connectors which are related to the engine control system and TCM (transmission control module)
system. The connectors should be disconnected only when working according to the WORK FLOW of
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES in EC and AT sections.
Precautions for Three Way CatalystNAS00061
If a large amount of unburned fuel flows into the catalyst, the catalyst temperature will be excessively high. To
prevent this, follow the instructions.

Use unleaded gasoline only. Leaded gasoline will seriously damage the three way catalyst.

When checking for ignition spark or measuring engine compression, make tests quickly and only when
necessary.
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Do not run engine when the fuel tank level is low, otherwise the engine may misfire, causing damage to
the catalyst.
Do not place the vehicle on flammable material. Keep flammable material off the exhaust pipe and the three
way catalyst.
Precautions for Fuel (Unleaded Premium Gasoline Recommended)NAS00062
Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) number (Research
octane number 91).
For improved vehicle performance, NISSAN/INFINITI recommend the use of unleaded premium gasoline with
an octane rating of at least 91 AKI number (Research octane number 96).
CAUTION:
Do not use leaded gasoline. Using leaded gasoline will damage the three way catalyst. Do not use E-85
fuel (85% fuel ethanol, 15% unleaded gasoline) unless the vehicle is specifically designed for E-85 fuel
(i.e. Flexible Fuel Vehicle - FFV models). Using a fuel other than that specified could adversely affect
the emission control devices and systems, and could also affect the warranty coverage validity.

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Precautions for Fuel (Unleaded Premium Gasoline Required)NAS00063
Use unleaded premium gasoline with an octane rating of at least 91 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) number (Research
octane number 96).
If unleaded premium gasoline is not available, unleaded regular gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87
AKI number (Research octane number 91) can be used, but only under the following precautions:

have the fuel tank filled only partially with unleaded regular gasoline, and fill up with unleaded premium
gasoline as soon as possible.

avoid full throttle driving and abrupt acceleration.
However, for maximum vehicle performance, the use of unleaded premium gasoline is recommended.
CAUTION:
Do not use leaded gasoline. Using leaded gasoline will damage the three way catalyst. Do not use E-85
fuel (85% fuel ethanol, 15% unleaded gasoline) unless the vehicle is specifically designed for E-85 fuel
(i.e. Flexible Fuel Vehicle - FFV models). Using a fuel other than that specified could adversely affect
the emission control devices and systems, and could also affect the warranty coverage validity.
Precautions for Multiport Fuel Injection System or Engine Control SystemNAS00064

Before connecting or disconnecting any harness connector for
the multiport fuel injection system or ECM:
Turn ignition switch to “OFF” position.
Disconnect negative battery terminal.
Otherwise, there may be damage to ECM.

Before disconnecting pressurized fuel line from fuel pump to
injectors, be sure to release fuel pressure.

Be careful not to jar components such as ECM and mass air
flow sensor.
Precautions for HosesNAS00065
HOSE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

To prevent damage to rubber hose, do not pry off rubber hose
with tapered tool or screwdriver.

To reinstall the rubber hose securely, make sure that hose inser-
tion length and orientation is correct. (If tube is equipped with
hose stopper, insert rubber hose into tube until it butts up
against hose stopper.)
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CONSULT-II CHECKING SYSTEMPFP:00000
DescriptionNAS0006J

CONSULT-II is a hand-held type tester. When it is connected with a diagnostic connector equipped on the
vehicle side, it will communicate with the control unit equipped in the vehicle and then enable various
kinds of diagnostic tests.

Refer to “CONSULT-II Software Operation Manual” for more information.
Function and System Application NAS0006K
x: Applicable
*:IVIS (NATS) INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System (Nissan Anti-theft System)
NOTE:
This item is indicated, but it is what it does not use.
Diagnostic test
mode Function
ENGINE
A/T
AIR BAG
REARVIEW CAMERA
METER A/C AMP BCM
AUTO DRIVE POS.
ABS (Including VDC) IVIS (NATS)*
IPDM E/R ICC
ALL MODE AWD/4WD INTELLIGENT KEY LDW
Work support This mode enables a technician to adjust some devices
faster and more accurately by following the indications on
CONSULT-II. x - - x - xxx -- x- xx
Self-diagnostic
results Self-diagnostic results can be read and erased quickly. x x x - x x x x x x x x x x
Trouble diagnos-
tic record Current self-diagnostic results and all trouble diagnostic
records previously stored can be read. --x-----------
Data monitor Input/Output data in the ECU can be read. x x - x x x x x - x x x x x
CAN diagnosis
support monitor The condition of CAN communication line can be read. x x - - x x x x - x x x x x
Active test Diagnostic Test Mode in which CONSULT-II drives some
actuators apart from the ECUs and also shifts some param-
eters in a specified range. x- -- - xxx -xxxxx
DTC & SRT con-
firmation The results of SRT (System Readiness Test) and the self-
diagnosis status/result can be confirmed. x- -- ----------
DTC work sup-
port The operating condition to confirm Diagnosis Trouble
Codes can be selected. xx-- ----------
ECU (ECM/TCM)
part number ECU (ECM/TCM) part number can be read. x x - x - x x x - - x x x x
ECU discrimi-
nated No. Classification number of a replacement ECU can be read to
prevent an incorrect ECU from being installed. -- x- ----------
Function test This mode can show results of self-diagnosis of ECU with
either 'OK' or 'NG'. For engines, more practical tests
regarding sensors/switches and/or actuators are available. xxx- ---x------
Control unit ini-
tialization All registered ignition key IDs in NATS components can be
initialized and new IDs can be registered. -- -- - - - - x- - - - -
Configuration
Note— -----x------- -
Pin read Individual control unit number can be read.
For future information, refer to “CONSULT-II operation
manual NATS-IVIS/NVIS” -- -- - - - - x- - - - -