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PRECAUTIONS
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PRECAUTIONS PFP:00011
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT
BELT PRE-TENSIONER”
NKS003NB
The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SRS and SB section of this Service Man-
ual.
WAR NING :
To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death
in the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be per-
formed by an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.
Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to per-
sonal injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air
Bag Module, see the SRS section.
Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or
harness connectors.
Precautions for Power Generation Voltage Variable Control SystemNKS003NC
CAUTION:
For this model, the battery current sensor that is installed to the battery cable at the negative terminal
measures the charging/discharging current of the battery, and performs various controls. If the electri-
cal component or the ground wire is connected directly to the battery terminal, the current other than
that being measured with the battery current sensor is charging to or discharging from the battery.
This condition causes the malfunction of the control, and then the battery discharge may occur. Do
not connect the electrical component or the ground wire directly to the battery terminal.

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STARTING SYSTEM
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System Description NKS003NI
Power is supplied at all times
through 15A fuse (No. 78, located in the IPDM E/R)
to CPU of IPDM E/R,
through 15A fuse (No. 71, located in the IPDM E/R)
to CPU of IPDM E/R.
Ground is supplied
to IPDM E/R terminals 38 and 51
from grounds E22 and E43.
When the selector lever in the P or N position, power is supplied
from TCM, and through A/T assembly terminal 9
to IPDM E/R terminal 53.
And then provided that IPDM E/R receives a starter relay ON signal with CAN communication, starter relay is
energized.
With the ignition switch in the START position, power is supplied
through IPDM E/R terminal 3
to starter motor terminal 1.
The starter motor plunger closes and provides a closed circuit between the battery and starter motor. The
starter motor is grounded to the engine block. With power and ground supplied, cranking occurs and the
engine starts.

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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 1
Check “B” Terminal Circuit
CAUTION:
Perform diagnosis under the condition that engine cannot start by the following procedure.
1. Remove fuel pump fuse.
2. Crank or start the engine (where possible) until the fuel pressure is released.
1. CHECK “B” TERMINAL CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Make sure that starter motor “B” terminal connection is clean
and tight.
3. Check voltage between starter motor “B” terminal and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Check harness between battery and starter motor for open circuit.
2. CHECK BATTERY CABLE CONNECTION STATUS (VOLTAGE DROP TEST)
Check voltage between starter motor battery positive terminal and
starter motor “B” terminal.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Check harness between the battery and the starter motor for poor continuity.
3. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT STATUS (VOLTAGE DROP TEST)
Check voltage between starter motor case and battery negative ter-
minal.
OK or NG
OK >> “B” terminal circuit is OK. Further inspection necessary.
Refer to SC-14, "
WORK FLOW" .
NG >> Check the starter motor case and ground for poor conti-
nuity.
Terminals
Voltage (Approx.) (+)
(–)
Starter motor
“B” terminalTerminal
E203 2 Ground Battery voltage
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Terminals
ConditionVoltage
(Approx.)
(+)(–)
Starter motor
“B” terminalTerminal
Battery positive
terminalE203 2 When the ignition
switch is in
START positionLess than
0.5 V
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Terminals
Condition Voltage (Approx.)
(+) (–)
Starter motor
caseBattery negative
terminalWhen the ignition
switch is in START
positionLess than 0.2 V
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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 2
Check “S” Connector Circuit
CAUTION:
Perform diagnosis under the condition that engine cannot start by the following procedure.
1. Remove fuel pump fuse.
2. Crank or start the engine (where possible) until the fuel pressure is released.
1. CHECK “S” CONNECTOR CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect starter motor connector.
3. Check voltage between starter motor harness connector and
ground.
OK or NG
OK >> “S” connector circuit is OK. Further inspection necessary. Refer to SC-14, "WORK FLOW" .
NG >> Check the following.
Ignition switch and PDU
IPDM E/R
Harness between starter motor and IPDM E/R
MINIMUM SPECIFICATION OF CRANKING VOLTAGE REFERENCING COOLANT TEMPERA-
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Te r m i n a l s
ConditionVoltage
(Approx.) (+)
(–)
Starter motor
connectorTe r m i n a l
F9 (VQ35DE)
E210 (VK45DE)1 GroundWhen the ignition
switch is in
START positionBattery voltage
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Engine coolant temperature [C (F)] Voltage [V]
30 to 20 (22 to 4) 8.6
19 to 10 (2 to 14) 9.1
9 to 0 (16 to 32) 9.5
More than 1 (More than 34) 9.9

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System Description NKS003NN
DESCRIPTION
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. 36, located in the fuse, fusible link and relay block (J/B)]
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 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 12 for the charge warning lamp.
Ground is supplied at signal
to combination meter terminal 22
through alternator terminal 3 (“L” terminal).
Then power and ground are supplied, the charge warning lamp will illuminate.
When the alternator is providing sufficient 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.
Ground is supplied
to alternator terminal 2 (“E” terminal)
through grounds E222, E223 and E224. (VQ35DE)
through ground E212. (VK45DE)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
The IC regulator warning function activates to illuminate the charge warning lamp, if any of the following symp-
toms occur while alternator is operating:
Excessive voltage is produced.
No voltage is produced.

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PRELIMINARY INSPECTION
1. CHECK BATTERY TERMINALS CONNECTION
Check if battery terminals are clean and tight.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Repair battery terminals connection.
2. CHECK FUSE AND FUSIBLE LINK
Check for blown fuse and fusible link.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Be sure to eliminate cause of malfunction before installing new fuse.
3. CHECK “E” TERMINAL CONNECTION
Check if “E” terminal (alternator ground harness) is clean and tight.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Repair “E” terminal connection.
4. CHECK ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT TENSION
Check alternator drive belt tension. Refer to EM-15, "
Checking Drive Belts" (VQ35DE) or EM-174, "Checking
Drive Belts" (VK45DE).
OK or NG
OK >> INSPECTION END
NG >> Repair as needed.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 1
Check “L” Terminal Circuit (Open)
1. CHECK “L” TERMINAL CONNECTION
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check if “L” terminal is clean and tight.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Repair “L” terminal connection. Confirm repair by performing complete Battery/Starting/Charging
system test. Refer to SC-28, "
Trouble Diagnoses with Battery/Starting/Charging System Tester
(Charging)" .
Unit Power source (Power supply terminals) Fuse and fusible link No.
Alternator Battery (“S” terminal) 36
Combination meter Ignition switch ON (“L” terminal) 14

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2. CHECK “L” TERMINAL CIRCUIT (OPEN)
1. Disconnect alternator connector.
2. Apply ground to alternator harness connector terminal.
3. Check condition the charge warning lamp with the ignition
switch in the ON position.
OK or NG
OK >> Go to SC-31, "WORK FLOW" .
NG >> Check the following.
Harness for open between combination meter and alternator
Harness for open between combination meter and fuse
Charge warning lamp (Combination meter)
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 2
Check “L” Terminal Circuit (Short)
1. CHECK “L” TERMINAL CIRCUIT (SHORT)
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect alternator connector.
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
Charge warning lamp should illuminate?
YES >> Check the following.
Harness for short between combination meter and alternator
Charge warning lamp (Combination meter)
NO >> Go to SC-31, "
WORK FLOW" .
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 3
Check “S” Terminal Circuit
1. CHECK “S” TERMINAL CONNECTION
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check if “S” terminal is clean and tight.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Repair “S” terminal connection. Confirm repair by performing complete Battery/Starting/Charging
system test. Refer to SC-28, "
Trouble Diagnoses with Battery/Starting/Charging System Tester
(Charging)" .
Alternator
connectorTerminal
GroundCondition
Ignition switch
positionCharge warning
lamp
F20 (VQ35DE)
E209 (VK45DE)3 ON illuminate
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2. CHECK “S” TERMINAL CIRCUIT
Check voltage between alternator harness connector and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> Go to SC-31, "WORK FLOW" .
NG >> Check harness for open between alternator and fuse.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 4
Check “B” Terminal Circuit
1. CHECK “B” TERMINAL CONNECTION
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check if “B” terminal is clean and tight.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Repair “B” terminal connection. Confirm repair by performing complete Battery/Starting/Charging
system test. Refer to SC-28, "
Trouble Diagnoses with Battery/Starting/Charging System Tester
(Charging)" .
2. CHECK “B” TERMINAL CIRCUIT
Check voltage between alternator “B” terminal and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Check harness for open between alternator and fusible
link.
3. CHECK “B” TERMINAL CONNECTION (VOLTAGE DROP TEST)
1. Start engine, then engine running at idle and warm.
2. Check voltage between battery positive terminal and alternator
“B” terminal.
OK or NG
OK >> Go to SC-31, "WORK FLOW" .
NG >> Check harness between battery and alternator for poor continuity.
Terminals
Voltage (Approx.) (+)
(–)
Alternator connector Terminal
F20 (VQ35DE)
E209 (VK45DE)4 Ground Battery voltage
PKIB8808E
Terminals
Voltage (Approx.) (+)
(–)
Alternator “B” terminal Terminal
E205 [VQ35DE (2WD)]
E202 [VQ35DE (AWD)/VK45DE]1 Ground Battery voltage
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Te r m i n a l s
Voltage
(Approx.)
(+)(–)
Alternator “B” terminal Terminal
Battery positive
terminalE205 [VQ35DE (2WD)]
E202 [VQ35DE (AWD)/VK45DE]1 Less than 0.2 V
PKIB8810E