2006 INFINITI FX35 engine control system

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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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IPDM E/R STATUS CONTROL
In order to save power, IPDM E/R switches status by itself based on each operating condition.
1. CAN communication status

CAN communication is normally performed with other control units.

Individual unit control by IPDM E/R is normally performed.

When sleep request signal is received from BCM, mode is switched to sleep waiting status.
2. Sleep waiting status

Process to stop CAN communication is activated.

All systems controlled by IPDM E/R are stopped. When 3 seconds have elapsed after CAN communi-
cation with other control units is stopped, mode switches to sleep status.
3. Sleep status

IPDM E/R operates in low power mode.

CAN communication is stopped.

When a change in CAN communication line is detected, mode switches to CAN communication status.

When a change hood switch or ignition switch signal is detected, mode switches to CAN communica-
tion status.
CAN Communication System DescriptionNKS003GC
CAN (Controller Area Network) is a serial communication line for real time application. It is an on-vehicle mul-
tiplex communication line with high data communication speed and excellent error detection ability. Modern
vehicles are equipped with many electronic control units and each control unit shares information and links
with other control units during operation (not independent). In CAN communication, control units are con-
nected with 2 communication lines (CAN H line, CAN L line) allowing a high rate of information transmission
with less wiring. Each control unit transmits/receives data but selectively reads required data only.
CAN Communication UnitNKS003GD
Refer to LAN-32, "CAN Communication Unit" .
Function of Detecting Ignition Relay MalfunctionNKS003GE

When contact point of integrated ignition relay is stuck and cannot be turned OFF, IPDM E/R turns ON
parking, license plate, side marker and tail lamps for 10 minutes to indicate ignition relay malfunction.

When a state of ignition relay having built-in does not agree with a state of ignition switch signal input by a
CAN communication from BCM, IPDM E/R lets tail lamp relay operate.
NOTE:
When the ignition switch is turned ON, the tail lamps are OFF. Ignition switch signal Ignition relay status Tail lamp relay
ON ON —
OFF OFF — ON OFF —
OFF ON ON (10 minutes)

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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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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

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Inspection With CONSULT-II (Self-Diagnosis)NKS003GK
CAUTION:
If CONSULT-II is used with no connection of CONSULT-II CONVERTER, malfunctions might be
detected in self-diagnosis depending on control unit which carry out CAN communication.
1. CHECK SELF DIAGNOSTIC RESULT
1. Connect CONSULT-II and select “IPDM E/R” on the “SELECT SYSTEM” screen.
2. Select “SELF-DIAG RESULTS” on the “SELECT DIAG MODE” screen.
3. Check display content in self diagnostic results.
NOTE:
The details for display of the period are as follows:

CRNT: Error currently detected with IPDM E/R.

PAST: Error detected in the past and memorized with IPDM E/R.
Contents displayed
NO DTC IS DETECTED.FURTHER TESTING MAY BE REQUIRED.>>INSPECTION END
CAN COMM CIRC>> LAN-3, "
Precautions When Using CONSULT-II".
CONSULT-II display CONSULT-II
display code TIME
Details of diagnosis result
CRNT PAST
NO DTC IS DETECTED.
FURTHER TESTING MAY BE REQUIRED. — — — No malfunction
CAN COMM CIRC U1000 ×× Any of or several items below have errors.

TRANSMIT DIAG

ECM

BCM/SEC

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Wiring Diagram Codes (Cell Codes) NKS003GO
Use the chart below to find out what each wiring diagram code stands for.
Refer to the wiring diagram code in the alphabetical index to find the location (page number) of each wiring
diagram.
Code Section Wiring Diagram Name
A/C ATC Air Conditioner
AF1B1 EC Air Fuel Ratio Sensor 1 Bank 1
AF1B2 EC Air Fuel Ratio Sensor 1 Bank 2
AF1HB1 EC Air Fuel Ratio Sensor 1 Heater Bank 1
AF1HB2 EC Air Fuel Ratio Sensor 1 Heater Bank 2
APPS1 EC Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor
APPS2 EC Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor
APPS3 EC Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor
ASC/BS EC Automatic Speed Control Device (ASCD) Brake Switch
ASC/SW EC Automatic Speed Control Device (ASCD) Steering Switch
ASCBOF EC Automatic Speed Control Device (ASCD) Brake Switch
ASCIND EC Automatic Speed Control Device (ASCD) Indicator
AT/IND DI A/T Indicator Lamp
AUDIO AV Audio
AUT/DP SE Automatic Drive Positioner
AUTO/L LT Automatic Light System
AWD TF AWD Control System
B/CLOS BL Back Door Closure System
BACK/L LT Back-Up Lamp
BRK/SW EC Brake Switch
CAN AT CAN Communication Line
CAN EC CAN Communication Line
CAN LAN CAN System
CHARGE SC Charging System
CHIME DI Warning Chime
CLOCK DI Clock
COMBSW LT Combination Switch
COMM AV Audio Visual Communication Line
COMPAS DI Compass
COOL/F EC Cooling Fan Control
D/LOCK BL Power Door Lock
DEF GW Rear Window Defogger
DTRL LT Headlamp - With Daytime Light System
ECM/PW EC ECM Power Supply for Back-Up
ECTS EC Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
ETC1 EC Electric Throttle Control Function
ETC2 EC Electric Throttle Control Motor Relay
ETC3 EC Electric Throttle Control Motor
F/FOG LT Front Fog Lamp
F/PUMP EC Fuel Pump
FTS AT A/T Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit

POWER STEERING OIL PUMP PS-31
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4. Remove piping of high pressure and low pressure (drain fluid from their pipings). Refer to PS-39,
"HYDRAULIC LINE" .
5. Remove mounting bolts, then remove power steering pump.
INSTALLATION
Refer to PS-39, "HYDRAULIC LINE" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order removal.

After installation, adjust belt tension. Refer to EM-15, "DRIVE BELTS" .

After installation, bleed air. Refer to PS-8, "Air Bleeding Hydraulic System" .
Removal and Installation (VK45DE Models)NGS000C7
REMOVAL
1. Remove undercover from vehicle with power tool.
2. Remove power steering oil pump belt from auto tensioner. Refer to EM-174, "
DRIVE BELTS" .
3. Drain power steering fluid from reservoir tank.
4. Remove piping of high pressure and low pressure from power steering oil pump (drain fluid from their pip- ings). Refer to PS-39, "
HYDRAULIC LINE" .
5. Remove mounting bolts, then remove power steering pump.
INSTALLATION
Refer to PS-39, "HYDRAULIC LINE" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order removal.
After installation, bleed air. Refer to PS-8, "
Air Bleeding Hydraulic System" .
NOTE:
Adjustment of belt tension is no necessary because engine of this model equips auto tensioner.
Disassembly and Assembly (VQ35DE Models)NGS000C8
INSPECTION BEFORE DISASSEMBLY
Disassemble power steering oil pump only if the following items are found.

Oil leakage from oil pump

Deformed or damaged pulley
1. Rear cover 2. Teflon ring 3. O-ring
4. Rear side plate 5. Rotor snap ring 6. Dowel pin
7. Cam ring 8. Rotor 9. Vane
10. Cartridge 11. Front side plate 12. O-ring
13. Flow control valve A 14. Spring 15. Flow control valve B assembly
16. Body assembly 17. Oil seal 18. Pulley
19. O-ring 20. Suction pipe 21. Bracket
SGIA0622E

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CHARGING SYSTEM
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CHARGING SYSTEMPFP:23100
System DescriptionNKS002UV
The alternator provides DC voltage to operate the vehicle's electrical system and to keep the battery charged.
The voltage output is controlled by the IC regulator.
Power is supplied at all times

through 10A fuse (No. 33, located in the fuse and fusible link block)

to alternator terminal 4 (“S” terminal).
“B” Terminal supplies power to charge the battery and operate the vehicle's electrical system. Output voltage
is controlled by the IC regulator at terminal 4 (“S” terminal) detecting the input voltage.
The charging circuit is protected by the 120A fusible link (VK45DE and VQ35DE AWD).
The alternator is grounded to the engine block.
With the ignition switch in the ON or START position, power is supplied

through 10A fuse [No. 14, located in the fuse block (J/B)]

to combination meter terminal 7 for the charge warning lamp.
Ground is supplied

to combination meter terminal 2

through alternator terminal 3 (“L” terminal)

to alternator terminal 2 (“E” terminal) (VK45DE) or through case ground (VQ35DE)

through ground E304 (VK45DE).
With power and ground supplied, the charge warning lamp will illuminate. When the alternator is providing suf-
ficient voltage with the engine running, the ground is opened and the charge warning lamp will go off.
If the charge warning lamp illuminates with the engine running, a malfunction is indicated.
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
The IC regulator warning function activates to illuminate charge warning lamp, if any of the following symp-
toms occur while alternator is operating:

Excessive voltage is produced.

No voltage is produced.