2006 INFINITI M35 brake

BRC-30
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
Revision: 2006 January2006 M35/M45
Note 1: Confirm tire pressure is normal.
Note 2: Only AWD model.
Note 3: A brief moment of ON/OFF condition occurs every 20 seconds after ignition switch turned ON. This is not malfunction because it
is an operation for checking.
Note 4: On and off timing for warning lamp and indicator lanp.Refer to BRC-33, "
ON and OFF Timing for Warning Lamp and Indicator
Lamp" .
Active TestNFS000QI
CAUTION:
Do not perform active test while driving vehicle.
Make sure to completely bleed air from brake system.
The active test cannot be performed with the ABS warning lamp, VDC indicator lamp, SLIP indica-
tor lamp and brake warning lamp are on.
ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp, SLIP indicator lamp and brake warning lamp are on
during active test.
Erase memory of ICC system after implementing active test. Refer to ACS-34, "Self-Diagnostic
Function" .
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Touch “START (NISSAN BASED VHCL)”, “ABS”, “ACTIVE TEST” in order on the CONSULT-II screen.
CAUTION:
When “START (NISSAN BASED VHCL)” is touched immediately after starting engine or turning on
ignition switch, “ABS” might not be displayed in the "SELECT SYSTEM" screen. In this case,
repeat the operation from step 1.
2. Touch “SELECT TEST ITEM” is displayed.
3. Touch necessary test item.
4. While “MAIN SIGNALS” indication is inverted, touch “START”.
5. “ACTIVE TEST” screen will be displayed so perform the following test.
SV/R OUTPUT
(Note 3)Solenoid valve relay activatedWhen the solenoid valve
relay is active (When igni-
tion switch OFF)ON
When the solenoid valve
relay is not active (in the
fail-safe mode)OFF
S M/R OUTPUTActuator motor and motor relay acti-
vatedWhen the actuator motor
and motor relay are active
(
ACTIVE TEST” with
CONSULT-II)ON
When the actuator motor
and motor relay are inac-
tiveOFF E: ECU INPUT SIGNALS M: MAIN SIGNALS S: SELECTION FROM MENU
SELECT
MONITOR
ITEM Monitor item Display contentData monitor
ConditionReference value in
normal operation
SFIA0591E

BRC-32
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
Revision: 2006 January2006 M35/M45
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
BRC-33
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
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Basic InspectionNFS000QK
BASIC INSPECTION 1: BRAKE FLUID LEVEL, LEAK INSPECTION AND BRAKE PAD
1. Check fluid level in brake reservoir tank. If fluid level is low, refill brake fluid. Refer to BR-10, "CHECKING
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL" .
2. Check for leakage in brake tubes or hoses and around ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit). If
there is leaking or seeping fluid, check the following items.
If the brake tube connections at ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) are loose, tighten flare nuts
to the specified torque. Then inspect again and confirm that there is no leakage.
If flare nuts or screws of ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) are damaged and loose, replace
damaged parts. Then inspect again and confirm that there is no leakage.
If there is leakage at any location other than ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connections,
wipe away leakage with clean cloth. Then inspect again and confirm that there is no leakage.
If there is leakage from ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit), wipe away leakage with clean cloth.
Then inspect again. If there is still leakage, replace ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit).
CAUTION:
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) cannot be disassembled.
3. Check brake disc rotor and pads. Refer to BR-28, "
DISC ROTOR INSPECTION" (front disc rotor), BR-23,
"PAD WEAR INSPECTION" (front brake pad), BR-34, "DISC ROTOR INSPECTION" (rear disc rotor), BR-
29, "PAD WEAR INSPECTION" (rear brake pad).
BASIC INSPECTION 2: LOOSENESS OF POWER SYSTEM TERMINALS AND BATTERY
Check battery for looseness on battery positive/negative terminals and ground connection. Also make sure
battery voltage does not drop and alternator is normal.
BASIC INSPECTION 3: ABS WARNING LAMP, BRAKE WARNING LAMP, VDC OFF INDICATOR
LAMP AND SLIP INDICATOR LAMP
ON and OFF Timing for Warning Lamp and Indicator Lamp
: ON –: OFF
Note1: Brake warning lamp will turn on in case of parking brake operation (when switch is ON) or of brake fluid level switch operation
(when brake fluid is insufficient).
Note2: After starting engine, brake warning lamp is turned off.
Check the following items when unsuitable for an above condition.
ABS warning lamp: BRC-51, "Inspection 16: CAN Communication Circuit"
Brake warning lamp: BRC-51, "Inspection 16: CAN Communication Circuit" , BRC-48, "Inspection 12:
Brake Fluid Level Switch Circuit" , BRC-52, "Inspection 18: Parking Brake Switch Circuit"
VDC OFF indicator lamp:BRC-51, "Inspection 16: CAN Communication Circuit" , BRC-51, "Inspection 17:
VDC OFF Switch Circuit"
SLIP indicator lamp: BRC-51, "Inspection 16: CAN Communication Circuit"
If malfunction is not found, refer to BRC-53, "Inspection 19: Warning Lamp and Indicator Lamp Circuit" .
Condition ABS warning lampVDC OFF
indicator lampSLIP indicator lampBrake warning lamp
[Note1]
Ignition SW OFF – – – –
For 1 second after turning ON igni-
tion switch
[Note 2]
1 second later after turning ON
ignition switch–––
[Note 2]
VDC OFF switch turned ON. (VDC
function is OFF.)–
––
VDC/TCS function is malfunction-
ing.–
–
ABS function is malfunctioning.
–
EBD function is malfunctioning.

BRC-36
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Inspection 2: Engine SystemNFS000QM
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSIS RESULTS
Check self-diagnosis results.
Is above displayed on the self-diagnosis display?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> INSPECTION END
2. CHECK ENGINE SYSTEM
1. Perform ECM self-diagnosis. Repair or replace items indicated, then perform ECM self-diagnosis again.
Refer to EC-100, "
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS" (VQ35DE), EC-811, "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS" (VK45DE).
2. Perform ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) self-diagnosis.
OK or NG
OK >> INSPECTION END
NG >>
Repair or replace malfunctioning components.
Perform the self-diagnosis, and make sure that the result shows NO DTC IS DETECTED.
Inspection 3: ABS Actuator and Electric Unit (Control Unit)NFS000QN
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSIS RESULTS
Check self-diagnosis results.
CAUTION:
Replace ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) when self-diagnostic result shows items other
than those above.
Is above displayed on the self-diagnosis display?
YES >>Replace ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit).
Perform the self-diagnosis, and make sure that the result shows NO DTC IS DETECTED.
NO >> INSPECTION END
Self-diagnosis results
ENGINE SIGNAL 1
ENGINE SIGNAL 2
ENGINE SIGNAL 3
ENGINE SIGNAL 4
ENGINE SIGNAL 6
Self-diagnosis results
CONTROLLER FAILURE
EMERGENCY BRAKE
VARIANT CODING

BRC-44
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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3. CHECK PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION (PNP) SWITCH
Perform Park/Neutral position switch inspection. Refer to AT- 11 3 , "
DTC P0705 PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION
SWITCH" .
OK or NG
OK >>Replace ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit).
Perform the self-diagnosis, and make sure that the result shows NO DTC IS DETECTED.
NG >>
Repair or replace malfunctioning components.
Perform the self-diagnosis, and make sure that the result shows NO DTC IS DETECTED.
Inspection 10: Stop Lamp Switch CircuitNFS000QU
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSIS RESULTS
Check self-diagnosis results.
Is above displayed on the self-diagnosis display?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> INSPECTION END
2. CHECK CONNECTOR
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect stop lamp switch connector E124 and ABS actuator and electric
unit (control unit) connector E30, check terminal for deformation, disconnection, looseness, and so on. If
any malfunction is found, repair or replace terminal.
2. Reconnect connectors securely.
3. Start engine.
4. Repeat pumping brake pedal carefully several times, and perform self-diagnosis.
OK or NG
OK >> INSPECTION END
NG >> GO TO 3.
Self-diagnosis results
STOP LAMP SW

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
BRC-45
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3. CHECK STOP LAMP SWITCH CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector E30.
2. Check voltage between ABS actuator and electric unit (control
unit) harness connector E30 terminal 30 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> Perform self-diagnosis.
NG >>
Repair or replace stop lamp switch circuit.
Perform the self-diagnosis, and make sure that the result shows NO DTC IS DETECTED.
Inspection 11: Yaw Rate/Side G Sensor CircuitNFS000QV
CAUTION:
Sudden turns (such as spin turns, acceleration turns), drifting, etc., when VDC function is off (VDC
OFF switch "ON") may cause yaw rate/side G sensor system to indicate a malfunction. However,
this is not a malfunction, if normal operation can be resumed after restarting engine. Then erase
memory of self-diagnosis.
If vehicle is on turn-table at entrance to parking garage, or on other moving surface, VDC OFF
indicator lamp may illuminate and CONSULT-II self-diagnosis may indicate yaw rate sensor sys-
tem malfunction. However, in this case there is no malfunction in yaw rate sensor system. Take
vehicle off of turn-table or other moving surface, and start engine. Results will return to normal.
And after doing spin turns or acceleration turns with VDC function is being off (VDC OFF switch
“ON”), too, the results will return to a normal condition by re-starting vehicle.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSIS RESULTS
Check self-diagnosis results.
Is above displayed on the self-diagnosis display?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> INSPECTION END
SFIA3038E
ABS actuator and electric
unit (control unit)Ground Condition Voltage
30 —Brake pedal depressedBattery voltage
(Approx. 12 V)
Brake pedal not depressed Approx. 0V
Self-diagnosis results
YAW RATE SENSOR
SIDE G-SEN CIRCUIT

BRC-48
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Inspection 12: Brake Fluid Level Switch CircuitNFS000QW
CAUTION:
Check brake fluid level in brake reservoir tank before starting inspection.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSIS RESULTS
1. Check brake fluid level in brake reservoir tank. If brake fluid level is low, refill brake fluid.
2. Check self-diagnosis results.
Is above displayed on the self-diagnosis display?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> INSPECTION END
2. CHECK CONNECTOR
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect brake fluid level switch connector E23 and ABS actuator and
electric unit (control unit) connector E30, check terminal for deformation, disconnection, looseness, and
so on. If any malfunction is found, repair or replace terminal.
2. Reconnect connector and perform self-diagnosis.
OK or NG
OK >> INSPECTION END
NG >> GO TO 3.
3. CHECK BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SWITCH
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect brake fluid level switch connector E23.
2. Check continuity between brake fluid level switch connector E23
terminal 1 and 2.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >>
Brake fluid level switch is malfunctioning. Replace reservoir tank. Refer to BR-15, "BRAKE
MASTER CYLINDER" .
Perform the self-diagnosis, and make sure that the result shows NO DTC IS DETECTED.
Self-diagnosis results
BR FLUID LEVEL LOW
SFIA2966E
Brake fluid level switch Condition Continuity
1, 2When brake fluid is full in the reservoir tank No
When brake fluid is empty in the reservoir tank Yes

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
BRC-49
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
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4. CHECK BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SWITCH HARNESS
1. Disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector E30.
2. Check continuity between brake fluid level switch harness con-
nector E23 and ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) har-
ness connector E30.
OK or NG
OK >> Connect connector securely and perform self-diagnosis.
NG >>
Repair or replace malfunctioning components.
Perform the self-diagnosis, and make sure that the result shows NO DTC IS DETECTED.
Inspection 13: RAS Control Unit Circuit (With RAS)NFS000QX
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSIS RESULTS
Check self-diagnosis results.
Is above displayed on the self-diagnosis display?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> INSPECTION END
SFIA3046E
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) Brake fluid level switch Continuity
431Yes
Ground No
Ground 2 Yes
Self-diagnosis results
RAS CIRCUIT