2006 INFINITI FX35 engine coolant

EC-74
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ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM
Revision: 2006 December 2006 FX35/FX45
EXPLANATION FOR DRIVING PATTERNS FOR “MISFIRE TION>”, “FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM”

Driving pattern B means the vehicle operation as follows:
All components and systems should be monitored at least once by the OBD system.

The B counter will be cleared when the malfunction is detected once regardless of the driving pattern.

The B counter will be counted up when driving pattern B is satisfied without any malfunction.

The MIL will go off when the B counter reaches 3. (*2 in “OBD SYSTEM OPERATION CHART”)

Driving pattern C means the vehicle operation as follows:
The following conditions should be satisfied at the same time:
Engine speed: (Engine speed in the freeze frame data) ±375 rpm
Calculated load value: (Calculated load value in the freeze frame data) x (1 ±0.1) [%]
Engine coolant temperature (T) condition:

When the freeze frame data shows lower than 70 °C (158 °F), T should be lower than 70 °C (158 °F).

When the freeze frame data shows higher than or equal to 70 °C (158 °F), T should be higher than or equal
to 70 °C (158 °F).
Example:
If the stored freeze frame data is as follows:
Engine speed: 850 rpm, Calculated load value: 30%, Engine coolant temperature: 80 °C (176 °F)
To be satisfied with driving pattern C, the vehicle should run under the following conditions:
Engine speed: 475 - 1,225 rpm, Calculated load value: 27 - 33%, Engine coolant temperature: more than 70 °C
(158 °F)

The C counter will be cleared when the malfunction is detected regardless of vehicle conditions above.

The C counter will be counted up when vehicle conditions above is satisfied without the same malfunction.

The DTC will not be displayed after C counter reaches 80.

The 1st trip DTC will be cleared when C counter is counted once without the same malfunction after DTC
is stored in ECM.

BASIC SERVICE PROCEDURE EC-77
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BASIC SERVICE PROCEDUREPFP:00018
Basic InspectionNBS003LP
1. INSPECTION START
1. Check service records for any recent repairs that may indicate a related malfunction, or a current need for scheduled maintenance.
2. Open engine hood and check the following:
–Harness connectors for improper connections
–Wiring harness for improper connections, pinches and cut
–Vacuum hoses for splits, kinks and improper connections
–Hoses and ducts for leaks
–Air cleaner clogging
–Gasket
3. Confirm that electrical or mechanical loads are not applied.
–Headlamp switch is OFF.
–Air conditioner switch is OFF.
–Rear window defogger switch is OFF.
–Steering wheel is in the straight-ahead position, etc.
4. Start engine and warm it up until engine coolant temperature indicator points the middle of gauge.
Ensure engine stays below 1,000 rpm.
5. Run engine at about 2,000 rpm for about 2 minutes under no load.
6. Make sure that no DTC is displayed with CONSULT-II or GST.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> GO TO 2.
2. REPAIR OR REPLACE
Repair or replace components as necessary according to corresponding Diagnostic Procedure.
>> GO TO 3.
SEF983U
SEF976U
SEF977U

EC-84
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BASIC SERVICE PROCEDURE
Revision: 2006 December 2006 FX35/FX45
Accelerator Pedal Released Position LearningNBS003LT
DESCRIPTION
Accelerator Pedal Released Position Learning is an operation to learn the fully released position of the accel-
erator pedal by monitoring the accelerator pedal position sensor output signal. It must be performed each time
harness connector of accelerator pedal position sensor or ECM is disconnected.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Make sure that accelerator pedal is fully released.
2. Turn ignition switch ON and wait at least 2 seconds.
3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
4. Turn ignition switch ON and wait at least 2 seconds.
5. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
Throttle Valve Closed Position LearningNBS003LU
DESCRIPTION
Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning is an operation to learn the fully closed position of the throttle valve by
monitoring the throttle position sensor output signal. It must be performed each time harness connector of
electric throttle control actuator or ECM is disconnected.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Make sure that accelerator pedal is fully released.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds. Make sure that throttle valve moves during above 10 seconds by confirming the operating sound.
Idle Air Volume LearningNBS003LV
DESCRIPTION
Idle Air Volume Learning is an operation to learn the idle air volume that keeps each engine within the specific
range. It must be performed under any of the following conditions:

Each time electric throttle control actuator or ECM is replaced.

Idle speed or ignition timing is out of specification.
PREPARATION
Before performing Idle Air Volume Learning, make sure that all of the following conditions are satisfied.
Learning will be cancelled if any of the following conditions are missed for even a moment.

Battery voltage: More than 12.9V (At idle)

Engine coolant temperature: 70 - 100 °C (158 - 212 °F)

Park/neutral position switch: ON

Electric load switch: OFF
(Air conditioner, headlamp, rear window defogger)
On vehicles equipped with daytime light systems, if the parking brake is applied before the engine
is started the headlamp will not be illuminated.

Steering wheel: Neutral (Straight-ahead position)

Vehicle speed: Stopped

Transmission: Warmed-up
For models with CONSULT-II, drive vehicle until “ATF TEMP SE 1” in “DATA MONITOR” mode of “A/T”
system indicates less than 0.9V.
For models without CONSULT-II, drive vehicle for 10 minutes.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
With CONSULT-II
1. Perform EC-84, "Accelerator Pedal Released Position Learning" .
2. Perform EC-84, "
Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning" .
3. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
4. Check that all items listed under the topic PREPARATION (previously mentioned) are in good order.

EC-94
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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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

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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
Revision: 2006 December 2006 FX35/FX45
Fail-Safe ChartNBS003LZ
When the DTC listed below is detected, the ECM enters fail-safe mode and the MIL lights up.

When there is an open circuit on MIL circuit, the ECM cannot warn the driver by MIL lighting up when
there is malfunction on engine control system.
Therefore, when electrical controlled throttle and part of ECM related diagnoses are continuously detected
as NG for 5 trips, ECM warns the driver that engine control system malfunctions and MIL circuit is open by
means of operating fail-safe function.
The fail-safe function also operates when above diagnoses except MIL circuit are detected and demands
the driver to repair the malfunction.
DTC No. Detected items Engine operating condition in fail-safe mode
P0102
P0103 Mass air flow sensor circuit Engine speed will not rise more than 2,400 rpm due to the fuel cut.
P0117
P0118 Engine coolant tempera-
ture sensor circuit Engine coolant temperature will be determined by ECM based on the time after turning
ignition switch ON or START.
CONSULT-II displays the engine coolant temperature decided by ECM.
Condition Engine coolant temperature decided
(CONSULT-II display)
Just as ignition switch is turned
ON or START 40
°C (104 °F)
More than approx. 4 minutes after
ignition ON or START 80
°C (176 °F)
Except as shown above 40 - 80
°C (104 - 176 °F)
(Depends on the time)
When the fail-safe system for engine coolant temperature sensor is activated, the cooling
fan operates while engine is running.
P0122
P0123
P0222
P0223
P2135 Throttle position sensor The ECM controls the electric throttle control actuator in regulating the throttle opening in
order for the idle position to be within +10 degrees.
The ECM regulates the opening speed of the throttle valve to be slower than the normal
condition.
So, the acceleration will be poor.
P0643 Sensor power supply ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring.
P2100
P2103 Throttle control motor relay ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a
fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring.
P2101 Electric throttle control function ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a
fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring.
P2118 Throttle control motor ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring.
P2119 Electric throttle control actuator (When electric throttle control actuator does not function properly due to the return spring
malfunction:)
ECM controls the electric throttle actuator by regulating the throttle opening around the
idle position. The engine speed will not rise more than 2,000 rpm.
(When throttle valve opening angle in fail-safe mode is not in specified range:)
ECM controls the electric throttle control actuator by regulating the throttle opening to 20
degrees or less.
(When ECM detects the throttle valve is stuck open:)
While the vehicle is driving, it slows down gradually by fuel cut. After the vehicle stops,
the engine stalls.
The engine can restart in N or P position, and engine speed will not exceed 1,000 rpm or
more.
P2122
P2123
P2127
P2128
P2138 Accelerator pedal position
sensor The ECM controls the electric throttle control actuator in regulating the throttle opening in
order for the idle position to be within +10 degrees.
The ECM regulates the opening speed of the throttle valve to be slower than the normal
condition.
So, the acceleration will be poor.
Engine operating condition in fail-safe mode Engine speed will not rise more than 2,500 rpm due to the fuel cut

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS EC-97
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Symptom Matrix ChartNBS003M0
SYSTEM — BASIC ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM
SYMPTOM Reference
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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
Fuel Fuel pump circuit 11232 22 3 2 EC-635
Fuel pressure regulator system334444444 4 EC-86
Fuel injector circuit 11232 22 2 EC-628
Evaporative emission system334444444 4 EC-39
Air Positive crankcase ventilation sys-
tem 33 4444444 41
EC-51
Incorrect idle speed adjustment 1 1 1 1 1 EC-77
Electric throttle control actuator 112332222 2 2 EC-562,
EC-573
IgnitionIncorrect ignition timing adjustment33111 11 1 EC-77
Ignition circuit 11222 22 2EC-649
Power supply and ground circuit22333 33 23 EC-149
Mass air flow sensor circuit
1
12 2
222 2 EC-188,
EC-197
Engine coolant temperature sensor circuit
3 33
EC-210,
EC-222
Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor EC-240
EC-240
EC-249
EC-258
EC-604
Throttle position sensor circuit
22 EC-215
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EC-339
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EC-510
,
EC-512
,
EC-589
Accelerator pedal position sensor circuit 3 2 1 EC-484
,
EC-575
,
EC-582
,
EC-596
Knock sensor circuit 2 3 EC-356
Crankshaft position sensor (POS) circuit 2 2EC-361
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) circuit 3 2EC-368
Vehicle speed signal circuit 2 3 3 3EC-466
Power steering pressure sensor circuit 2 3 3EC-472

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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
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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

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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
Revision: 2006 December 2006 FX35/FX45
66 B Sensor ground
(Throttle position sensor) [Engine is running]
Warm-up condition

Idle speed
Approximately 0V
67 B/W Sensor ground [Engine is running]

Warm-up condition

Idle speed Approximately 0V
68 BR Sensor power supply
(Power steering pressure
sensor) [Ignition switch: ON]
Approximately 5V
69 R Throttle position sensor 2 [Ignition switch: ON]

Engine stopped

Selector lever: D

Accelerator pedal: Fully released
Less than 4.75V
[Ignition switch: ON]

Engine stopped

Selector lever: D

Accelerator pedal: Fully depressed More than 0.36V
70 L/R Refrigerant pressure sensor [Engine is running]

Warm-up condition

Both A/C switch and blower fan switch: ON
(Compressor operates) 1.0 - 4.0V
73 Y Engine coolant temperature
sensor [Engine is running] Approximately 0 - 4.8V
Output voltage varies with
engine coolant temperature.
74 LG/B Heated oxygen sensor 2
(bank 1) [Engine is running]

Revving engine from idle to 3,000 rpm
quickly after the following conditions are met
–Engine: After warming up.
–After keeping the engine speed between
3,500 and 4,000 rpm for 1 minute and at idle
for 1 minute under no load 0 - Approximately 1.0V
78 B/R Sensor ground
(Heated oxygen sensor) [Engine is running]

Warm-up condition

Idle speed
Approximately 0V
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80
81 SB
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OR Ignition signal No. 6
Ignition signal No. 4
Ignition signal No. 2 [Engine is running]

Warm-up condition

Idle speed
NOTE:
The pulse cycle changes depending on rpm
at idle 0 - 0.2V
[Engine is running]

Warm-up condition

Engine speed: 2,500 rpm 0.1 - 0.4V
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MINAL NO. WIRE
COLOR ITEM CONDITION DATA (DC Voltage)
SEC986C
SEC987C