2006 INFINITI FX35 engine

EC-118
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101 P/L Stop lamp switch [Ignition switch: OFF]
Brake pedal: Fully released
Approximately 0V
[Ignition switch: OFF]

Brake pedal: Slightly depressed BATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
102 LG/B PNP switch [Ignition switch: ON]

Selector lever: P or N
Approximately 0V
[Ignition switch: ON]

Except above position BATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
104 L/OR Throttle control motor relay [Ignition switch: OFF]
BATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
[Ignition switch: ON] 0 - 1.0V
106 OR Accelerator pedal position
sensor 1 [Ignition switch: ON]

Engine stopped

Accelerator pedal: Fully released
0.5 - 1.0V
[Ignition switch: ON]

Engine stopped

Accelerator pedal: Fully depressed 3.9 - 4.7V
107 PU/W Fuel tank temperature sen-
sor [Engine is running] Approximately 0 - 4.8V
Output voltage varies with fuel
tank temperature.
108 SB ICC brake switch
(models with ICC system)
ASCD brake switch
(models with ASCD system) [Ignition switch: ON]

Brake pedal: Slightly depressed
Approximately 0V
[Ignition switch: ON]

Brake pedal: Fully released BATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
109 W/L Ignition switch [Ignition switch: OFF]
0V
[Ignition switch: ON] BATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
111 W / B ECM relay
(Self shut-off) [Engine is running]
[Ignition switch: OFF]

For a few seconds after turning ignition
switch OFF 0 - 1.5V
[Ignition switch: OFF]

More than a few seconds after turning igni-
tion switch OFF BATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
11 3 G Y / R F u e l p u m p r e l a y [Ignition switch: ON]

For 1 second after turning ignition switch ON
[Engine is running] 0 - 1.5V
[Ignition switch: ON]

More than 1 second after turning ignition
switch ON BATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
11 5
11 6 B/R
B/W ECM ground [Engine is running]

Idle speed Body ground
11 7 R / Y EVAP canister vent control
valve [Ignition switch: ON] BATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
11 9
120 R
R/B Power supply for ECM
[Ignition switch: ON] BATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
121 R/W Power supply for ECM
(Back-up) [Ignition switch: OFF]
BATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
TER-
MINAL NO. WIRE
COLOR ITEM CONDITION DATA (DC Voltage)

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: Average voltage for pulse signal (Actual pulse signal can be confirmed by oscilloscope.)
CONSULT-II Function (ENGINE)NBS003M6
FUNCTION
*: The following emission-related diagnostic information is cleared when the ECM memory is erased.

Diagnostic trouble codes

1st trip diagnostic trouble codes

Freeze frame data

1st trip freeze frame data

System readiness test (SRT) codes

Test values
Diagnostic test mode Function
Work support This mode enables a technician to adjust some devices faster and more accurately by following the
indications on the CONSULT-II unit.
Self-diagnostic results Self-diagnostic results such as 1st trip DTC, DTCs and 1st trip freeze frame data or freeze frame data
can be read and erased quickly.*
Data monitor Input/Output data in the ECM can be read.
Data monitor (SPEC) Input/Output of the specification for Basic fuel schedule, AFM, A/F feedback control value and the
other data monitor items can be read.
CAN diagnostic support
monitor The results of transmit/receive diagnosis of CAN communication can be read.
Active test Diagnostic Test Mode in which CONSULT-II drives some actuators apart from the ECMs and also
shifts some parameters in a specified range.
Function test This mode is used to inform customers when their vehicle condition requires periodic maintenance.
DTC & SRT confirmation The status of system monitoring tests and the self-diagnosis status/result can be confirmed.
ECM part number ECM part number can be read.

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 ××

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X: Applicable
*1: This item includes 1st trip DTCs.
*2: This mode includes 1st trip freeze frame data or freeze frame data. The items appear on CONSULT-II screen in freeze frame d ata
mode only if a 1st trip DTC or DTC is detected. For details, refer to EC-122, "
Freeze Frame Data and 1st Trip Freeze Frame Data" .
*3: Always “CMPLT” is displayed.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
Refer to GI-38, "CONSULT-II Start Procedure"
WORK SUPPORT MODE
Work Item
ENGINE CONTROL COMPONENT PARTS
OUTPUT
Fuel injector ×× ×
Power transistor (Ignition timing) ×× ×
Throttle control motor relay ×××
Throttle control motor ×
EVAP canister purge volume con-
trol solenoid valve ×××××
Air conditioner relay ××
Fuel pump relay ××××
Cooling fan relay ××××
Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 heater ×××
× *
3
Heated oxygen sensor 2 heater ×××
× *3
EVAP canister vent control valve ×× ×××
Intake valve timing control solenoid
valve ××××
Calculated load value ×××
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
WORK ITEM CONDITION USAGE
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE

FUEL PUMP WILL STOP BY TOUCHING “START” DUR-
ING IDLING.
CRANK A FEW TIMES AFTER ENGINE STALLS. When releasing fuel pressure
from fuel line
IDLE AIR VOL LEARN

THE IDLE AIR VOLUME THAT KEEPS THE ENGINE
WITHIN THE SPECIFIED RANGE IS MEMORIZED IN
ECM. When learning the idle air volume
SELF-LEARNING CONT

THE COEFFICIENT OF SELF-LEARNING CONTROL
MIXTURE RATIO RETURNS TO THE ORIGINAL COEF-
FICIENT. When clearing the coefficient of
self-learning control value

EC-122
[VQ35DE]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
Revision: 2006 December 2006 FX35/FX45
*: 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-55, "EMISSION-RELATED DIAGNOSTIC INFORMA-
TION ITEMS" .
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 is 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-15, "
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.

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*: The items are the same as those of 1st trip freeze frame data.
DATA MONITOR MODE
Monitored Item
× : Applicable
VEHICL SPEED
[km/h] or [mph]

The vehicle speed at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
ABSOL TH-P/S [%]

The throttle operating angle at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
B/FUEL SCHDL
[msec]

The base fuel schedule at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
INT/A TEMP SE
[ ° C] or [ °F]

The intake air temperature at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
Freeze frame data
item* Description
Monitored item
[Unit] ECM
INPUT SIG-
NALS MAIN
SIG-
NALS Description Remarks
ENG SPEED [rpm] ××

Indicates the engine speed computed from
the signal of the crankshaft position sensor
(POS) and camshaft position sensor
(PHASE).
Accuracy becomes poor if engine
speed drops below the idle rpm.

If the signal is interrupted while the
engine is running, an abnormal
value may be indicated.
MAS A/F SE-B1 [V] ××

The signal voltage of the mass air flow sensor
is displayed.
When the engine is stopped, a cer-
tain value is indicated.
B/FUEL SCHDL
[msec] ×

Base fuel schedule indicates the fuel injection
pulse width programmed into ECM, prior to
any learned on board correction.
A/F ALPHA-B1 [%] ×

The mean value of the air-fuel ratio feedback
correction factor per cycle is indicated.

When the engine is stopped, a cer-
tain value is indicated.

This data also includes the data for
the air-fuel ratio learning control.
A/F ALPHA-B2 [%]
×
COOLAN TEMP/S
[ ° C] or [ °F] ××

The engine coolant temperature (determined
by the signal voltage of the engine coolant
temperature sensor) is displayed.

When the engine coolant tempera-
ture sensor is open or short-cir-
cuited, ECM enters fail-safe mode.
The engine coolant temperature
determined by the ECM is displayed.
A/F SEN1 (B1) [V] ××

The A/F signal computed from the input signal
of the Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 is displayed.
A/F SEN1 (B2) [V] ×
HO2S2 (B1) [V] ×

The signal voltage of the heated oxygen sen-
sor 2 is displayed.
HO2S2 (B2) [V] ×
HO2S2 MNTR (B1)
[RICH/LEAN] ×

Display of heated oxygen sensor 2 signal:
RICH: means the amount of oxygen after
three way catalyst is relatively small.
LEAN: means the amount of oxygen after
three way catalyst is relatively large.

When the engine is stopped, a cer-
tain value is indicated.
HO2S2 MNTR (B2)
[RICH/LEAN] ×
VHCL SPEED SE
[km/h] or [mph] ××

The vehicle speed computed from the vehicle
speed signal sent from combination meter is
displayed.
BATTERY VOLT
[V] ××

The power supply voltage of ECM is dis-
played.
ACCEL SEN 1 [V] ××

The accelerator pedal position sensor signal
voltage is displayed.
ACCEL SEN 2 signal is converted
by ECM internally. Thus, it differs
from ECM terminal voltage signal.
ACCEL SEN 2 [V]
×

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THRTL SEN 1 [V] ××
The throttle position sensor signal voltage is
displayed.
THRTL SEN 2 signal is converted by
ECM internally. Thus, it differs from
ECM terminal voltage signal.
THRTL SEN 2 [V]
×
FUEL T/TMP SE
[ ° C] or [ °F] ×

The fuel temperature (determined by the sig-
nal voltage of the fuel tank temperature sen-
sor) is displayed.
INT/A TEMP SE
[ ° C] or [ °F] ××

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

The signal voltage of EVAP control system
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] com-
puted by the ECM according to the signals of
engine speed and battery voltage.
After starting the engine, [OFF] is
displayed regardless of the starter
signal.
CLSD THL POS
[ON/OFF] ××

Indicates idle position [ON/OFF] computed by
ECM according to the accelerator pedal posi-
tion sensor signal.
AIR COND SIG
[ON/OFF] ××

Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of the air condi-
tioner switch as determined by the air condi-
tioner 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 sys-
tem (determined by the signal voltage of the
power steering pressure sensor signal) is indi-
cated.
LOAD SIGNAL
[ON/OFF] ××

Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from the electri-
cal 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.
SNOW MODE SW
[ON/OFF]

Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from the snow
mode switch signal.
IGNITION SW
[ON/OFF] ×

Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from ignition
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 cer-
tain 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 cer-
tain 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

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Revision: 2006 December 2006 FX35/FX45MASS AIRFLOW
[g·m/s]
Indicates the mass air flow computed by ECM
according to the signal voltage of the mass air
flow sensor.
PURG VOL C/V
[%]

Indicates the EVAP canister purge volume
control solenoid valve control value computed
by the ECM according to the input signals.

The opening becomes larger as the value
increases.
INT/V TIM (B1)
[ ° CA]

Indicates [ °CA] of intake camshaft advanced
angle.
INT/V TIM (B2)
[ ° CA]
INT/V SOL (B1) [%]

The control condition of the intake valve tim-
ing control solenoid valve (determined by
ECM according to the input signals) is indi-
cated.

The advance angle becomes larger as the
value increases.
INT/V SOL (B2) [%]
AIR COND RLY
[ON/OFF] ×

The air conditioner relay control condition
(determined by ECM according to the input
signals) is indicated.
FUEL PUMP RLY
[ON/OFF] ×

Indicates the fuel pump relay control condition
determined by ECM according to the input
signals.
VENT CONT/V
[ON/OFF]

The control condition of the EVAP canister
vent control valve (determined by ECM
according to the input signals) is indicated.
ON: Closed
OFF: Open
THRTL RELAY
[ON/OFF] ×

Indicates the throttle control motor relay con-
trol condition determined by the ECM accord-
ing to the input signals.
COOLING FAN
[HI/MID/LOW/OFF] ×

The control condition of the cooling fan (deter-
mined by ECM according to the input signals)
is indicated.
HI: High speed operation
MID: Middle speed operation
LOW: Low speed operation
OFF: Stop
HO2S2 HTR (B1)
[ON/OFF]

Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of heated oxy-
gen sensor 2 heater determined by ECM
according to the input signals.
HO2S2 HTR (B2)
[ON/OFF]
I/P PULLY SPD
[rpm]

Indicates the engine speed computed from
the turbine revolution sensor signal.
VEHICLE SPEED
[km/h] or [MPH]

Indicates the vehicle speed computed from
the revolution sensor signal.
IDL A/V LEARN
[YET/CMPLT]

Display the condition of idle air volume learn-
ing
YET: Idle Air Volume Learning has not been
performed yet.
CMPLT: Idle Air Volume Learning has already
been performed successfully.
Monitored item
[Unit] ECM
INPUT SIG-
NALS MAIN
SIG-
NALS Description Remarks