BRC-8
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
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from 4 wheel sensors. When ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) detects a spin at drive wheels
(rear wheels), it compares wheel speed signals from all 4 wheels. At this time, LH and RH rear brake fluid
pressure are controlled, while fuel being cut to engine and throttle valve being closed to reduce engine
torque by the control unit. Further more, throttle position is continuously controlled to ensure the optimum
engine torque at all times.
During TCS operation, it informs driver of system operation by flashing SLIP indicator lamp.
Electrical system diagnosis by CONSULT-II is available.
VDC
Vehicle Dynamics Control system detects driver's steering operation amount and brake pedal travel from
steering angle sensor and pressure sensor. Using information from yaw rate/side G sensor and wheel
sensor, VDC judges driving condition (conditions of under steer and over steer) to improve vehicle driving
stability by controlling brake application to 4 wheels and engine output.
During VDC operation, it informs driver of system operation by flashing SLIP indicator lamp.
Electrical system diagnosis by CONSULT-II is available.
ECD
Receives deceleration degree commandment value signal from ICC sensor integrated unit, and controls brake
fluid pressure with the motor (built-in ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)).
Operation That Is Not "System Error" NFS000Q7
ABS
When starting engine or just after starting vehicle, brake pedal may vibrate or the motor operating sound
may be heard from engine room. This is a normal states of the operation check.
During ABS operation, brake pedal lightly vibrates and a mechanical sound may be heard. This is normal.
Stopping distance may be longer than that of vehicles without ABS when vehicle drives on rough, gravel,
or snow-covered (fresh, deep snow) roads.
TCS
Depending on road circumstances, driver may have a sluggish feel. This is normal, because optimum
traction has highest priority under TCS operation.
When vehicle is passing through a road where surface friction varies, downshifting or depressing acceler-
ator pedal fully may activate TCS temporarily.
VDC
During VDC operation, body and brake pedal lightly vibrate and mechanical sounds may be heard. This is
normal.
If vehicle is rotated on turn table, or rolled and rocked on ship, ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator
lamp, and SLIP indicator lamp may turn on. In this case, start engine on normal road again. If ABS warn-
ing lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp, and SLIP indicator lamp turn off after restart, it is normal.
When starting TCS or VDC under rapid acceleration or hard turn, operating sound by brake pedal is gen-
erated. However, this is not malfunction. This is because TCS and VDC are functioning normally.
VDC may not operate normally or ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp and SLIP indicator lamp
may turn on when driving special roads with extremely steep slant (banks on circuit road and so on.) How-
ever, it is not malfunction when returning to a normal state after restarting the engine. In that case, be sure
to erase the memory of self-diagnosis. Refer to BRC-23, "
ERASE MEMORY" .
Yaw rate /side G sensor malfunction may occur under hard turn like spin turn, rapid acceleration turn, drift
run, etc., when VDC function is OFF (VDC OFF switch is turned on). It is not malfunction if it is possible to
return to a normal position after restarting engine. Then erase the memory of self-diagnosis. Refer to
BRC-23, "
ERASE MEMORY" .
VDC OFF indicator lamp and SLIP indicator lamp may simultaneously turn on when low tire pressure
warning lamp turns on. This is not a VDC system error but results from characteristic change of tires.
Fail-Safe FunctionNFS000Q8
ABS, EBD SYSTEM
In the event there is a malfunction with the electrical system, the ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp,
and SLIP indicator lamp will turn on when it is the ABS that is malfunctioning, and the brake warning lamp,
ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp, and SLIP indicator lamp will turn on when it is the EBD that is
BRC-22
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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CONSULT-II Functions (ABS)NFS000QF
CONSULT-II MAIN FUNCTION
In a diagnosis function (main function), there are “WORK SUPPORT”, “SELF-DIAG RESULTS”, “DATA MONI-
TOR”, “CAN DIAG SUPPORT MNTR”, “ACTIVE TEST”, “FUNCTION TEST”, “ECU PART NUMBER”.
CONSULT-II BASIC OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Touch "ABS” in the “SELECT SYSTEM” screen.
2. Select the required diagnosis location from the “SELECT DIAG
MODE” screen. For further details, refer to the separate volume
CONSULT-II OPERATION MANUAL.
Diagnostic test mode Function Reference
WORK SUPPORTThis mode enables a technician to adjust some devices faster and
more accurately by following the indications on CONSULT-II.BRC-6, "
Adjustment of Steer-
ing Angle Sensor Neutral
Position"
SELF-DIAG RESULTS Self-diagnostic results can be read and erased quickly.BRC-23, "Self-Diagnosis"
DATA MONITORInput/Output data in the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)
can be read.BRC-27, "Data Monitor"
CAN DIAG SUPPORT MNTRThe results of transmit/receive diagnosis of communication can be
read.LAN-20, "CAN Diagnostic
Support Monitor"
ACTIVE TESTDiagnostic Test Mode in which CONSULT-II drives some actuators
apart from the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) and also
shifts some parameters in a specified range.BRC-30, "Active Test"
FUNCTION TESTPerformed by CONSULT-II instead of a technician to determine
whether each system is “OK” or “NG”.Separate volume
CONSULT-
II OPERATION MANUAL
(FUNCTION TEST)
ECU PART NUMBER ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) part number can be read. —
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Data MonitorNFS000QH
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Touch “START (NISSAN BASED VHCL)”, “ABS”, “DATA MONITOR” in order on CONSULT-II screen.
CAUTION:
When “START (NISSAN BASED VHCL)” is touched immediately after starting engine or turning on
the ignition switch, “ABS” might not be displayed in the system selection screen. In this case,
repeat the operation from step 1.
2. At the monitor item selection screen, touch one of the items “ECU INPUT SIGNALS”, “MAIN SIGNALS” or
“SELECTION FROM MENU”.
3. Touch “START” to proceed to the data monitor screen.
DISPLAY ITEM LIST
CAUTION:
The display shows the control unit calculation data, so a normal value might be displayed even in the
event the output circuit (harness) is open or short - circuited.
E: ECU INPUT SIGNALS M: MAIN SIGNALS S: SELECTION FROM MENU
SELECT
MONITOR
ITEM Monitor item Display contentData monitor
ConditionReference value in
normal operation
E, M, SFR LH SENSOR
FR RH SENSOR
RR LH SENSOR
RR RH SENSORWheel speed0 [km/h] Vehicle stopped
Nearly matches the speed
meter display (
10 % or
less)Vehicle running
(Note 1)
E, M, S STOP LAMP SW Brake pedal operationWhen brake pedal is
depressedON
When brake pedal is not
depressedOFF
E, M, S BATTERY VOLTBattery voltage supplied to the ABS
actuator and electric unit (control
unit)Ignition switch ON 10 – 16 V
E, M, S GEAR Gear position determined by TCM1st gear
2nd gear
3rd gear
4th gear
5th gear1
2
3
4
5
E, M, S SLCT LVR POSI A/T shift positionP position
R position
N position
D positionP
R
N
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E, M, S OFF SW VDC OFF switch ON/OFFVDC OFF switch ON
(When VDC OFF indicator
lamp is ON)ON
VDC OFF switch OFF
(When VDC OFF indicator
lamp is OFF)OFF
E, M, S YAW RATE SENYaw rate detected by yaw rate/side
G sensorWhen vehicle stop Approx. 0 d/s
When vehicle turning (-75 to 75 d/s)
E, M, S4WD MODE MON
(Note 2)AWD activated Engine running AUTO
E, S ACCEL POS SIG Throttle actuator opening/closing is
displayed (linked with accelerator
pedal)Accelerator pedal not
depressed (ignition switch
is ON)0 %
Depress accelerator pedal
(ignition switch is ON)0 - 100 %
BRC-32
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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For Fast and Accurate DiagnosisNFS000QJ
PRECAUTIONS FOR DIAGNOSIS
Before performing diagnosis, always read General Information (GI) to confirm general precautions. Refer
to GI-4, "
General Precautions" .
If steering angle sensor, steering system parts, suspension system parts, ABS actuator and electric unit
(control unit) or tires have been replaced, or if wheel alignment has been adjusted, be sure to adjust neu-
tral position of steering angle sensor before driving. Refer to BRC-6, "
Adjustment of Steering Angle Sen-
sor Neutral Position" .
After diagnosis is finished, be sure to erase memory. Refer to BRC-23, "ERASE MEMORY" .
When checking continuity and voltage between unit, be sure to check for disconnection, looseness, bend,
or collapse of connector terminals. If any malfunction is found, repair or replace connector terminals.
For intermittent symptoms, possible cause is malfunction in harness, harness connector, or terminals.
Move harness, harness connector, and terminals to check for poor connections.
If a circuit tester is used for the check, be careful not to forcibly extend any connector terminal.
The following symptoms may be caused by normal operations.
Symptom Symptom description Result
Motor operation soundThis is sound of motor inside VDC actuator. Slight sound may occur
during VDC, TCS, and ABS operation.
Normal
Just after engine starts, the motor operating sound may be heard. This
is a normal condition of the system operation check.
System operation check
soundWhen engine starts, slight “click” sound may be heard from engine
room. This is normal and is part of system operation check.Normal
VDC/TCS operation
(SLIP indicator lamp ON)TCS may activate momentarily if wheel speed changes when driving
over location where friction varies, when downshifting, or when fully
depressing accelerator pedal.Normal
Cancel the VDC/TCS
function for the
inspection on a chas-
sis dynamometer. When checking speed meter etc. with a 2-wheel-drive chassis dyna-
mometer, vehicle speed is not increased by pressing down on the accel-
erator.
ABS operation (Longer stop-
ping distance)On roads with low friction, such as snowy roads or gravel roads, vehi-
cles with ABS may require a longer stopping distance. Therefore, when
driving on such roads, avoid overconfidence and keep speed sufficiently
low.Normal
Insufficient feeling of accel-
erationDepending on road conditions, driver may feel that feeling of accelera-
tion is insufficient. This is because traction control, which controls
engine and brakes to achieve optimal traction, has the highest priority
(for safety). As a result, there may be times when acceleration is slightly
less than usual for the same accelerator pedal operation.Normal
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Symptom 3 The Braking Distance Is LongNFS000R6
CAUTION:
The stopping distance on slippery road surfaces might be longer with the ABS operating than when
the ABS is not operating.
1. CHECK FUNCTION
Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector to deactivate
ABS. In this condition, check stopping distance. After inspection, connect connector.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO procedure 3 “CHECK WHEEL SENSOR AND SENSOR ROTOR” of symptom 1. Refer to
BRC-53, "
Symptom 1 Excessive ABS Function Operation Frequency" .
NG >> Check brake system.
Symptom 4 ABS Function Does Not OperateNFS000R7
CAUTION:
ABS does not operate when speed is 10 km/h (6 MPH) or lower.
1. CHECK ABS WARNING LAMP DISPLAY
Make sure that the ABS warning lamp turns OFF after ignition switch is turned on or when driving.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO procedure 3 “CHECK WHEEL SENSOR AND SENSOR ROTOR” of symptom 1. Refer to
BRC-53, "
Symptom 1 Excessive ABS Function Operation Frequency" .
NG >> Perform self-diagnosis. Refer to BRC-23, "
Self-Diagnosis" .
Symptom 5 Pedal Vibration or ABS Operation Sound OccursNFS000R8
CAUTION:
Under the following conditions, ABS is activated and vibration is felt when brake pedal is lightly
depressed (just place a foot on it).However, this is normal.
When shifting gears
When driving on slippery road
During cornering at high speed
When passing over bumps or grooves [at approximately 50 mm (1.97 in) or more]
When pulling away just after starting engine [at approximately 10 km/h (6 MPH) or higher]
1. SYMPTOM CHECK 1
Check if there is pedal vibration or operation sound when the engine is started.
Do symptoms occur?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Perform self -diagnosis. Refer to BRC-23, "
Self-Diagnosis" .
2. SYMPTOM CHECK 2
Check symptoms when electrical component (headlamps, etc.) switches are operated.
Do symptoms occur?
YES >> Check if there is a radio, antenna, antenna lead wire, or wiring close to the control unit. If there is,
move it farther away.
NO >> GO TO procedure 3 “CHECK WHEEL SENSOR AND SENSOR ROTOR” of symptom 1. Refer to
BRC-53, "
Symptom 1 Excessive ABS Function Operation Frequency" .
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UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP
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NOTE:
Monitored item that does not match the vehicle is deleted from the display automatically.
*: Monitor keeps indicating “OFF” when brake warning lamp is on by the parking brake operation or low brake fluid level. PNP P SW [ON/OFF] X X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of inhibitor switch P range.
M RANGE SW [ON/OFF] X X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of manual mode range switch.
NM RANGE SW [ON/OFF] X XDisplays [ON/OFF] condition of except for manual mode range
switch.
AT SFT UP SW [ON/OFF] X X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of A/T shift-up switch.
AT SFT DWN SW [ON/OFF] X X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of A/T shift-down switch.
AT P MODE SW X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of A/T POWER mode switch.
AT S MODE SW X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of A/T SNOW mode switch.
BRAKE SW [ON/OFF] * X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of brake switch (stop lamp switch).
AT-M IND [ON/OFF] X X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of A/T manual mode indicator.
AT-M GEAR [5-1] X X Displays [5-1] condition of A/T manual mode gear position.
P RANGE IND [ON/OFF] X X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of A/T shift P range indicator.
R RANGE IND [ON/OFF] X X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of A/T shift R range indicator.
N RANGE IND [ON/OFF] X X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of A/T shift N range indicator.
D RANGE IND [ON/OFF] X X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of A/T shift D range indicator.
AT IND [ON/OFF] X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of A/T indicator.
CRUISE IND [ON/OFF] X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of CRUISE indicator.
SET IND [ON/OFF] X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of SET indicator.
CRUISE W/L [ON/OFF] X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of CRUISE warning lamp.
4WD W/L [ON/OFF] X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of AWD warning lamp.
AFS OFF IND [ON/OFF] X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of AFS OFF indicator. Display item [Unit]MAIN
SIGNALSSELECTION
FROM MENUDescription
DI-56
A/T INDICATOR
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A/T INDICATORPFP:24814
System DescriptionNKS003UV
A/T position is displayed in the dot matrix LCD in the combination meter.
MANUAL MODE
Unified meter and A/C amp. inputs manual mode signal and shift-up/down signal from A/T device (manual
mode switch), and transmits the signals to TCM with CAN communication.
TCM processes manual mode signal and shift-up/down signal, and transmits manual mode indicator sig-
nal and A/T position indicator signal to unified meter and A/C amp. with CAN communication.
Unified meter and A/C amp. transmits manual mode indicator signal and A/T position indicator signal to
combination meter with the communication line.
Combination meter indicates A/T gear position and manual mode indicator, when receiving manual mode
indicator signal and A/T position indicator signal.
NOT MANUAL MODE
Unified meter and A/C amp. inputs not manual mode signal from A/T device (manual mode switch), and
transmits the signals to TCM with CAN communication.
TCM transmits A/T position indicator signal to unified meter and A/C amp. with CAN communication.
Unified meter and A/C amp. transmits A/T position indicator signal to combination meter with the commu-
nication line.
Combination meter indicates A/T shift position when receiving A/T position indicator signal.
PKIB7660E
A/T INDICATOR
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A/T Indicator Is MalfunctionNKS003UX
1. CHECK SEGMENTS OF A/T INDICATOR
Perform self-diagnosis mode of combination meter. Refer to DI-17, "
OPERATION PROCEDURE" .
Are all segments displayed?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Replace combination meter.
2. CHECK UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP. (CONSULT-II)
Perform self-diagnosis of unified meter and A/C amp. Refer to DI-31, "
CONSULT-II Function (METER A/C
AMP)" .
Self
-diagnostic results content
No malfunction detected>> GO TO 3.
Malfunction detected>> Check applicable parts, and repair or replace corresponding parts.
3. CHECK UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP. INPUT SIGNAL
1. Connect CONSULT-II and start engine.
2. Use “DATA MONITOR” of “METER A/C AMP” on CONSULT-II.
Confirm each indication on the monitor when operating the shift
lever.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace combination meter.
NG >> GO TO 4.
4. CHECK TCM (CONSULT-II)
Perform self-diagnosis of TCM. Refer to AT- 9 0 , "
CONSULT-II Function (A/T)" .
Self-diagnostic results content
No malfunction detected>>Check TCM input/output signal. Refer to AT- 8 9 , "TCM Input/Output Signal Refer-
ence Values" .
Malfunction detected>>Check applicable part, and repair or replace corresponding parts.
Display item Switch operation Operation status
AT-M INDManual mode range ON
Except for manual mode range OFF
AT-M GEARManual mode range (shift- up or down) 5 - 1
Except for manual mode range 1
P RANGE INDP range ON
Except for P range OFF
R RANGE INDR range ON
Except for R range OFF
N RANGE INDN range ON
Except for N range OFF
D RANGE INDD range ON
Except for D range OFF
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