2006 INFINITI M35 steering wheel

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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For Fast and Accurate Trouble DiagnosisNGS000E1
Check the following items with the vehicle stopped
Is air pressure and size of tires proper?
Is the specified part used for the steering wheel?
Is control unit a genuine part?
Are there any fluid leakage from steering gear assembly, power steering oil pump, and hydraulic pipes,
etc? Refer to PS-8, "
POWER STEERING FLUID" .
Is the fluid level proper? Refer to PS-8, "POWER STEERING FLUID" .
Is the wheel alignment adjusted properly? Refer to FSU-19, "SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS)" (2WD), FSU-36, "SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)" (AWD).
Are there any damage or modification to suspension or body resulting in increased weight or altered
ground clearance?
Check each link installation condition of suspension and axle.
Check each connector connection condition.
Check the following items while driving the vehicle
Check conditions when the malfunction occurred (5W 1H).
Is the engine condition normal?
Basic InspectionNGS000E2
POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT TERMINAL LOOSENESS AND BATTERY
Check battery terminals for looseness on both positive and negative ones and ground connection. Also make
sure that battery voltage does not drop.
Inspection: Power Steering Control Unit Power Supply Circuit and GroundNGS000E3
1. CHECK POWER STEERING CONTROL UNIT CONNECTOR
Turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect power steering control unit harness connector, and check terminal for
deformation, disconnection, looseness, etc.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Connector terminal connection is loose, damaged, open, or shorted. Repair or replace the termi-
nal.
2. CHECK POWER STEERING CONTROL UNIT GROUND CIRCUIT
Disconnect power steering control unit harness connector M8, and
then check continuity between power steering control unit harness
connector M8 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Ground circuit open or shorted. Repair or replace any
inoperative parts. Terminal 2 – Ground : Continuity exist.
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4. CHECK POWER STEERING SOLENOID VALVE POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
Check continuity between power steering control unit harness con-
nector M8 and power steering solenoid valve harness connector F25
(VQ35DE), E211 (VK45DE).
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Open or short in harness. Repair or replace any inoper-
ative parts.
5. CHECK POWER STEERING SOLENOID VALVE GROUND CIRCUIT
Check continuity between power steering solenoid valve harness
connector F25 (VQ35DE), E211 (VK45DE) and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG >> Open or short in harness. Repair or replace any inoper-
ative parts.
6. CHECK POWER STEERING SOLENOID VALVE
Apply voltage power steering solenoid valve connector, and then
make sure that the operating sound (clicking sound) is heard.
OK or NG
OK >> Perform steering turning torque inspection. Refer to PS-
10, "CHECKING STEERING WHEEL TURNING
FORCE" .
NG >> Power steering solenoid valve is inoperative. Replace.
Power steering control unit Power steering solenoid valve Continuity
Terminal 7 Terminal 1 Yes
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Terminal 2 – Ground : Continuity exist.
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Terminal 1 (+) - 2 (–) : Operating sound is heard.
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STC-14
[RAS]
REAR ACTIVE STEER
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Disassembly and AssemblyNGS000E6
COMPONENTS
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove mounting bolts of RAS motor assembly, and then remove RAS motor assembly, ground terminal,
O-ring from RAS actuator.
2. Remove mounting bolt of rear wheel steering angle sensor, and then remove rear wheel steering angle
sensor, O-ring from RAS actuator.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Check RAS actuator bracket (rear wheel steering angle sensor mounting area) for crush, deformation, cracks,
or other damage. Replace the RAS actuator malfunction is detected.
ASSEMBLY
Assembly is the reverse order of disassembly. For tightening torque, refer to STC-14, "COMPONENTS" .
After assembling RAS actuator assembly (after removing and installing rear wheel angle sensor and RAS
motor), perform the neutral position adjustment.
Neutral Position AdjustmentNGS000E7
Adjust neutral position after performing the following procedure.
Removing and installing or replacing the RAS actuator assembly
Disassembling the RAS actuator assembly (when removing rear wheel steering angle sensor and RAS
motor)
CAUTION:
Perform the neutral position adjustment after installing the RAS actuator assembly to the vehicle.
Before that, remove the rear lower link from the RAS actuator.
1. Disconnect harness connector and remove rear wheel steering angle sensor from the RAS actuator
assembly.
2. Disconnect RAS motor harness connector.
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
1. Ground terminal 2. RAS motor assembly 3. O-ring
4. RAS actuator 5. Rear wheel steering angle sensor
Refer to GI-11, "
Components" , for the symbols in the figure.
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REAR ACTIVE STEER
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4. Supply 6 V voltage by connecting the four 1.5 V batteries in a
series. Connect them to the RAS motor connector (motor side),
and then operate the motor and adjust the rack in the neutral
position (A).
CAUTION:
Do not supply 12 V voltage (battery, etc) to the RAS motor.
NOTE:
For right stroke, connect positive probe to the RAS motor con-
nector terminal 1. For left stroke, connect it to the terminal 2.
5. Install rear wheel steering angle sensor with O-ring to the RAS
actuator assembly. Temporarily tighten the mounting bolts in the specified torque that the sensor can be
moved by hand.
6. Turn and adjust the rear wheel steering angle sensor so as to make each sensor signal of “DATA MONI-
TOR” mode to the following standard with CONSULT-II.
CAUTION:
During DATA MONITOR mode, “MONITORING ERROR” is displayed. But there is not malfunction
in this procedure.
7. Tighten rear wheel steering angle sensor mounting bolts.
8. Perform “ERASE” with CONSULT-II, and then erase the error memory of rear wheel steering angle sen-
sor. Refer to STC-29, "
How to Erase Self-Diagnostic Results" .
9. Perform CONSULT-II “SELF-DIAG RESULTS” again, and then make sure that there is no malfunction.
Refer to STC-28, "
SELF-DIAG RESULT MODE" . Full stroke (B) : 6.8 - 7.2 mm (0.268 - 0.283 in)
STEERING ANG () L - 0, R - 0, N - 0
RR ST ANG-MAI (V) Approx. 2.4
RR ST ANG-SUB (V) Approx. 2.4
RR ST ANG-VOL (V) Approx. 5.0
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[RAS]
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
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SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONPFP:00000
ComponentsNGS000E8
RAS (Rear Active Steer) FunctionNGS000E9
A. RAS control unit B. Model following control C. Target vehicle dynamics model
D. Rear wheel steering angle com-
mand value operationE. Rear wheel steering angle servo F. Vehicle speed signal (CAN)
G. Steering angle signal (CAN) H. Vehicle speed sensor I. Steering angle sensor
J. RAS actuator assembly
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Part name Function
RAS control unit
Calculate the vehicle speed signal from CAN communication and the signals from steering
angle sensor and rear wheel steering angle sensor by a computer, and then control the rear
wheel steering angle.
Fail-safe function is activated when the electrical system is malfunctioning. The output signal
to the actuator is turned OFF during this mode. At that time, the RAS warning lamp illumi-
nates and indicates the system is malfunctioning.
It performs the communication control function with other control units via CAN communica-
tion.
This enables system diagnosis with CONSULT-II.
RAS actuatorThe efficiency of the rear wheel steer improves by locating the electric motor actuator into the
lower link of rear suspension.
Steering angle sensor
Measure the steering angle and send it to RAS control unit via CAN communication.
It is shared with the steering angle sensor for VDC.
Rear wheel steering angle sensor
It sends the rear wheel steering angle status to RAS control unit. The accuracy of rear wheel
steer improves by comparing the vehicle speed signal from CAN communication with the
rear wheel steering angle target value calculated from the wheel angle sensor signal, and it
controls them.
There are 2 types of rear wheel steering angle sensors (main/sub). If one of them is malfunc-
tioning, the other operates the fail-safe mode and stops the control.
RAS warning lamp
It turns on when the fail-safe function is operated and indicates that a RAS control malfunc-
tion has occurred.
It turns on when ignition switch turns on and turns off after the engine is started.
It indicates the suspect system by blinking when performing the self-diagnosis (without CON-
SULT-II).

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Component Parts LocationNGS000EC
A. RAS warning lamp B. Steering angle sensor C. RAS control unit
D. RAS motor relay E. RAS motor F. Rear wheel steering angle sensor
G. Noise suppressor
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STANDARD BY CONSULT-II
CAUTION:
The output signal indicates the RAS control unit calculation data. The normal values will be displayed
even in the event that the output circuit (harness) is open.
Monitor itemDATA MONITOR
Malfunction inspection
checklist
Condition Reference values
VHCL SPEED SE (km/h)Ignition switch ON or engine
running Almost in accordance with the speed-
ometer display. It is not a malfunction,
through it might not be corresponding
just after ignition switch is turned ON.STC-38, "
Inspection 4:
Vehicle Speed Signal"
STEERING ANG ()Turning steering wheel clock-
wise or counterclockwise.Displays the angle when the steering
wheel turns from the neutral positionSTC-38, "
Inspection 5:
Steering Angle Signal
Malfunction"
ENGINE SPEED (rpm) Engine runningAlmost in accordance with tachometer
displaySTC-43, "
Inspection 8:
Engine Speed Signal
Malfunction"
POWER STR SOL (A)Accelerate the vehicle from 0
to 100 km/h (0 to 62 MPH)0 km/h (0 MPH): Approx. 1.10 A
100 km/h (62 MPH): Approx. 0.54 ASTC-46, "Diagnosis
Chart by Symptom 2"
RR ST ANG-MAI (V)
Perform the ACTIVE TEST
and stroke the actuator (with
tires off the ground)Neutral: Approx. 2.4 V
Turn steering wheel to right for full
stroke: Approx. 4.4 V
Turn steering wheel to left for full
stroke: Approx. 0.4 VSTC-40, "Inspection 6:
Rear Main Signal and
Rear Sub Signal Mal-
function"RR ST ANG- SUB (V)
RR ST ANG-VOL (V)
Ignition switch ON or engine
runningApprox. 5 VSTC-40, "
Inspection 6:
Rear Main Signal and
Rear Sub Signal Mal-
function"
C/U VOLTAGE (V) Battery voltage (Approx. 12 V)STC-35, "
Inspection 1:
RAS Control Unit Mal-
function"
MOTOR VOLTAGE (V) Battery voltage (Approx. 12V)STC-35, "
Inspection 2:
Motor Power Supply
System"
MOTOR CURRENT (A)Perform the ACTIVE TEST
and stroke the actuator.It is normal when there is the current
output at strokeSTC-35, "
Inspection 2:
Motor Power Supply
System"
MTR CRNT OPE (A)Turning steering wheel clock-
wise or counterclockwise
while ignition switch is ON or
running the engineNeutral (Steering force is zero and
straight-ahead position): Approx. 0 A
The value is changed according to
steering left or right STC-37, "
Inspection 3:
RAS Motor Output
Malfunction"
STOP LAMP SWDepressing or releasing brake
pedalBrake pedal depressed: ONSTC-44, "
Inspection
10: Stop Lamp Switch
Harness"Brake pedal not depressed: OFF
RAS RELAY
Ignition switch ON or engine
runningIgnition switch ON: ONSTC-35, "
Inspection 2:
Motor Power Supply
System"
FAIL SAFE Not activatedSelf-diagnosis and
suspect system
inspection on DATA
MONITOR
WARNING LAMP (ON/OFF)RAS warning lamp ON: ON
RAS warning lamp OFF: OFFWarning lamp circuit
inspection

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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How to Erase Self-Diagnostic Results
1. Perform applicable inspection of malfunctioning item and then repair or replace.
2. Start engine, and touch “START (NISSAN BASED VHCL)” “RAS/HICAS” “SELF-DIAG RESULTS” and
“ERASE” in this order to erase the diagnostic memory.
CAUTION:
If memory cannot be erased, repeat step 1, 2.
3. Perform self-diagnosis again, and make sure that DTC memory is erased.
C1912 MOTOR_VOLTAGE [BAD_OBSTRCT] (ꞏ b)The motor power supply voltage is
inputting for some time with motor
power supply OFF by RAS control
unit.STC-35
C1913 MOTOR_OUTPUT [ABNORMAL_SIG] (ꞏ a)When the motor current value is
10A or more, actual output is
excessively low and the condition
continues for some time.STC-37
C1902 MOTOR_OUTPUT [REV_CURRENT] (ꞏ c)The current flows in the opposite
direction when the motor current is
output. STC-37
C1903 MOTOR_OUTPUT [NO_CURRENT] (ꞏ d)The current flows when the motor
current is not output. STC-37
C1904 MOTOR_OUTPUT [OVERCURRENT] (ꞏ e)The excessive high current flows
when the motor current is output.STC-37
C1910 MOTOR_OUTPUT [MOTOR_LOCK] (ꞏ b)When 17 A or more current flows to
the motor, the rear wheel steering
angle sensor signal does not
change for some time.STC-37
C1919 VEHICLE_SPEED_SEN [NO_SIGNAL]No vehicle speed signal is input for
some time.STC-38
C1900
CONTROL_UNIT [ABNORMAL1 - 9] Control unit malfunctionSTC-35
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C1905
C1906
C1907
C1908
C1909
C1922
C1928
C1920 STEERING_ANGLE_SEN [NO_SIGNAL]No steering angle signal is input for
some time.STC-38
C1926 STEERING_ANGLE_SEN
An unexpected signal is input.
Steering angle sensor outputs the
malfunction signal.STC-38
C1929 VDCABS actuator and electric unit (con-
trol unit) outputs the malfunction
signal.STC-42
U1000 CAN COMM CIRCUITWhen a control unit (except for
RAS) is not transmitting or receiving
CAN communication signal 2 sec-
onds or less.STC-43
U1010 CONTROL_UNIT [CAN]When detected error during the ini-
tial diagnosis of CAN controller of
each control unit.STC-43
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