2006 INFINITI M35 power steering

STC-32
[RAS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
Revision: 2006 January2006 M35/M45
For Fast and Accurate Trouble DiagnosisNGS000EN
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 is 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.
Is the battery voltage proper?
Check each connector connection condition.
Check the following items while driving the vehicle
Conditions when the error occurred (5W 1H).
Is the engine is normal?
Basic InspectionNGS000EO
BASIC INSPECTION 1: 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.
BASIC INSPECTION 2: RAS WARNING LAMP INSPECTION
1. Make sure RAS warning lamp turns on when ignition switch is turned ON.
If it does not turn on, refer to STC-33, "Trouble Diagnosis Chart" .
2. Make sure that RAS warning lamp turns off when the engine is started after ignition switch is turned ON. If
it does not turn off, perform self-diagnosis. Refer to STC-28, "
SELF-DIAG RESULT MODE" .
3. Always erase DTC memory after completing self-diagnosis. Refer to STC-29, "
How to Erase Self-Diag-
nostic Results" .
BASIC INSPECTION 3: RAS CONTROL UNIT POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT AND GROUND CIR-
CUIT INSPECTION
1. CHECK RAS CONTROL UNIT CONNECTOR
Turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect RAS control unit harness connector, and check terminal for deformation,
disconnection, looseness, etc.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Poor connection of connector terminal. Repair or replace the terminal.
2. CHECK RAS CONTROL UNIT GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect RAS control unit harness connector B127, and then
check continuity between RAS control unit harness connector
B127 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Ground circuit open or shorted. Repair or replace any
inoperative parts. Terminal 34 – Ground : Continuity
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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3. CHECK RAS CONTROL UNIT POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
Turn ignition switch ON, and then check voltage between RAS con-
trol unit harness connector B127 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> Power supply and ground circuit are normal.
NG >> Power supply circuit open or shorted. Repair or replace
any inoperative parts.
Trouble Diagnosis ChartNGS000EP
SELF-DIAGNOSIS
Terminal 27 – Ground : Battery voltage (Approx. 12 V)
SGIA1245E
Item
Reference Self-diagnosis function CONSULT-II
DTC
(warning
lamp blinks)Diagnosis item Diagnosis item
11 Control unit CONTROL_UNIT [ABNORMAL 1 - 9]STC-35
12 Motor power supplyMOTOR_VOLTAGE [LOW_VOLTAGE] (ꞏ a)
STC-35MOTOR_VOLTAGE [BAD_OBSTRCT] (ꞏ b)
13 Motor outputMOTOR_OUTPUT [ABNORMAL_SIG] (ꞏ a)
STC-37
MOTOR_OUTPUT [REV_CURRENT] (ꞏ c)
MOTOR_OUTPUT [NO_CURRENT] (ꞏ d)
MOTOR_OUTPUT [OVERCURRENT] (ꞏ e)
MOTOR_OUTPUT [MOTOR_LOCK] (ꞏ b)
21 Vehicle speed signal VEHICLE_SPEED_SEN [NO_SIGNAL]STC-38
22 Steering angle signalSTEERING_ANGLE_SEN [NO_CHANGE] (ꞏ a)
STC-38STEERING_ANGLE_SEN [NO_NEUT_STATE] (ꞏ b)
STEERING_ANGLE_SEN [NO_SIGNAL]
STEERING_ANGLE_SEN
24 Rear wheel steering angle (main)RR_ST_ANGLE_SENSOR [MAIN_SIGNAL] (ꞏ a)
STC-40
RR_ST_ANGLE_SENSOR [ABNORMAL_VOL] (ꞏ d)
RR_ST_ANGLE_SENSOR [OFFSET_SIG 1, 2] (ꞏ c)
25 Rear wheel steering angle (sub)RR_ST_ANGLE_SENSOR [SUB_SIGNAL] (ꞏ b)
RR_ST_ANGLE_SENSOR [ABNORMAL_VOL] (ꞏ d)
RR_ST_ANGLE_SENSOR [OFFSET_SIG 1, 2] (ꞏ c)
26 VDC VDCSTC-42
27 Engine speed signal MOTOR_OUTPUTSTC-43
— CAN COMM CIRCUIT
STC-43
— CONTROL UNIT

STC-34
[RAS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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DIAGNOSIS CHART BY SYMPTOM
Symptom Reference
It is not entering the self-diagnosis mode.STC-32, "
BASIC INSPECTION 3: RAS CONTROL UNIT POWER
SUPPLY CIRCUIT AND GROUND CIRCUIT INSPECTION"
STC-44, "Inspection 10: Stop Lamp Switch Harness"
STC-44, "Inspection 11: RAS Warning Lamp Harness"
RAS warning lamp does not turn on with ignition switch ON.STC-32, "
BASIC INSPECTION 3: RAS CONTROL UNIT POWER
SUPPLY CIRCUIT AND GROUND CIRCUIT INSPECTION"
STC-44, "Inspection 11: RAS Warning Lamp Harness"
RAS warning lamp turns on with ignition switch ON. It does
not turn off even if the engine is started.STC-32, "
Basic Inspection"
STC-28, "SELF-DIAG RESULT MODE"
STC-31, "Diagnosis Procedure with Self-Diagnosis Function (With-
out CONSULT-II)"
RAS warning lamp may turn on after the engine is started.STC-28, "SELF-DIAG RESULT MODE"
The steering force does not change smoothly according to
the vehicle speed.STC-46, "Diagnosis Chart by Symptom 2"
Noise
STC-28, "SELF-DIAG RESULT MODE"
STC-31, "Diagnosis Procedure with Self-Diagnosis Function (With-
out CONSULT-II)"
STC-14, "INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY"
Malfunction other than aboveSTC-46, "Diagnosis Chart by Symptom 1"

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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3. CHECK STEERING ANGLE SENSOR POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF, and disconnect steering angle sensor harness connector M47.
2. Check continuity steering angle sensor harness connector M47
and ground.
3. Turn ignition switch ON, and then check voltage steering angle
sensor harness connector M47 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Steering angle sensor power supply and ground circuit
open or shorted. Repair or replace the applicable mal-
functioning circuit.
4. DATA MONITOR
1. Connect steering angle sensor harness connector.
2. Select ”DATA MONITOR“ on “STEERING ANG” mode, and then check the steering angle.
OK or NG
OK >> RAS control unit malfunction. Replace RAS control unit.
NG >> Replace steering angle sensor and adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-
6, "Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .
Steering angle sensor Ground Continuity
Te r m i n a l 2 — Ye s
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Steering angle sensor Ground Continuity
Terminal 3 — Battery voltage (approx. 12V)
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Steering condition DATA MONITOR
Straight-ahead position – 3.5 - +3.5
Turn wheel to the right by 90Approx. R 90
Turn wheel to the left by 90Approx. R 90

STC-40
[RAS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Inspection 6: Rear Main Signal and Rear Sub Signal MalfunctionNGS000EV
1. CHECK RAS CONTROL UNIT CONNECTOR
1. Turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect RAS control unit harness connector and rear wheel steering angle
sensor harness connector, and check terminal for deformation, disconnection, looseness, etc.
2. Reconnect harness connector securely, and perform self-diagnosis.
With CONSULT-II
Without CONSULT-II
Is above displayed on self-diagnosis display?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Connector terminal connection is loose, damaged, open, or shorted. Repair or replace the termi-
nal.
2. CHECK (1): REAR WHEEL STEERING ANGLE SENSOR POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF, and disconnect rear wheel steering angle sensor harness connector B104.
2. Check continuity rear wheel steering angle sensor harness con-
nector B104 and ground.
3. Turn ignition switch ON, and then check voltage rear wheel
steering angle sensor harness connector B104 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> GO TO 3.
Self-diagnosis results
RR_ST_ANGLE_SENSOR [MAIN_SIGNAL] (ꞏ a)
RR_ST_ANGLE_SENSOR [SUB_SIGNAL] (ꞏ b)
RR_ST_ANGLE_SENSOR [OFFSET_SIG 1, 2] (ꞏ c)
RR_ST_ANGLE_SENSOR [ABNORMAL_VOL] (ꞏ d)
DTC (warning lamp blinks)
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25
Terminal 3 Ground : Continuity exist.
SGIA1272E
Terminal 1 Ground : Approx. 5 V
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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3. CHECK (2): REAR WHEEL STEERING ANGLE SENSOR POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect rear wheel steering angle sensor harness connector B104 and RAS
control unit harness connector B127.
2. Check continuity each harness connector of rear wheel steering
angle sensor harness connector B 104 and RAS control unit
harness connector B127.
OK or NG
OK >> RAS control unit malfunction. Replace RAS control unit.
NG >> Harness between rear wheel steering angle sensor and RAS control unit open or shorted. Repair
or replace harness.
4. CHECK REAR WHEEL STEERING ANGLE SENSOR OUTPUT SIGNAL
1. Connect rear wheel steering angle sensor harness connector B104.
2. Check voltage RAS control unit harness connector B127 when
starting the engine and turning the steering wheel from neutral
position clockwise/counterclockwise by 180
.
CAUTION:
There is approximately 1 V or more difference between main output and sub output at straight-ahead position, inspection
results are “NG”.
OK or NG
OK >> RAS control unit malfunction. Replace RAS control unit.
NG >> GO TO 5.
SGIA1274E
Rear wheel steering angle sensor RAS control unit Continuity
Terminal 1 Terminal 5 Yes
Te r m i n a l 3 Te r m i n a l 1 5 Ye s
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Steering conditionRear wheel steering angle sensor
Rear main output
Terminal 4 (+) - 15 (-)Rear sub output
Terminal 7 (+) - 15 (-)
Straight-ahead (neutral position) Approx. 2.4 V Approx. 2.4 V
Turn wheel to the right by 180
Approx. 4.4 V Approx. 4.4 V
Turn wheel to the left by 180
Approx. 0.4 V Approx. 0.4 V

STC-46
[RAS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Diagnosis Chart by Symptom 1NGS000F1
1. CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
Perform RAS self-diagnosis.
With CONSULT-II: STC-28, "SELF-DIAG RESULT MODE"
Without CONSULT-II: STC-31, "Diagnosis Procedure with Self-Diagnosis Function (Without CONSULT-
II)"
Are malfunctioning items displayed in self-diagnosis results?
YES >> Repair or replace any malfunctioning items.
NO >> GO TO 2.
2. CHECK RAS STATIC/DYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS
Check RAS static/dynamic characteristics. Refer to STC-48, "
Check RAS Static/Dynamic Characteristics" .
Is the malfunction corrected?
YES >> INSPECTION END
NO >> Perform the following check, and then check the symptom again.
Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-6, "Adjustment of Steering Angle
Sensor Neutral Position" .
Steering angle sensor mounting condition. Refer to BRC-63, "Removal and Installation" .
Diagnosis Chart by Symptom 2NGS000F2
The steering force does not change smoothly according to the vehicle speed (Heavy steering force with the
vehicle stopped/Light handle operation during high-speed driving)
1. CHECK (1): POWER STEERING SOLENOID VALVE SIGNAL
1. Start engine.
2. Change the vehicle speed from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 MPH)
slowly, and then check voltage RAS control unit harness con-
nector B127.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> GO TO 7.
2. CHECK (2): POWER STEERING SOLENOID VALVE SIGNAL
1. Activate fail-safe function by running engine speed at 1,500 rpm or higher for 10 seconds with the vehicle
stopped.
2. Change the engine speed to the idling speed, approx. 1,600
rpm, and approximately 3,000 rpm slowly, and then check volt-
age RAS control unit harness connector B127.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> GO TO 7.Terminal 36 – 34 : The voltage has changed from
approximately 4.4 - 6.6 V to approxi-
mately 2.4 - 3.6 V.
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Terminal 36 – 34 : The voltage is changed from
approximately 5.5 V to approximately
2.1 V step-by-step.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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3. CHECK POWER STEERING SOLENOID VALVE CONNECTOR
Turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect power steering solenoid valve harness connector, and check terminal for
deformation, disconnection, looseness, etc.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Harness or connector open or shorted. Repair or replace any inoperative parts.
4. CHECK POWER STEERING SOLENOID VALVE POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
Check continuity between RAS control unit harness connector B127
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 F25
(VQ35DE), E211 (VK45DE) 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 inoperating. Replace it.
7. CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSIS RESULTS
Perform RAS self-diagnosis.
With CONSULT-II: STC-28, "SELF-DIAG RESULT MODE"
Without CONSULT-II: STC-31, "Diagnosis Procedure with Self-Diagnosis Function (Without CONSULT-
II)"
Are malfunctioning items displayed in self-diagnosis results?
YES >> Repair or replace any malfunctioning items.
NO >> RAS control unit malfunction. Replace it.
RAS C/U Power steering solenoid valve Continuity
Terminal 36 Terminal 1 Yes
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Terminal 2 – Ground : Continuity exist.
SGIA1283E
Terminal 1 (+) - 2 (-) : Operating sound is heard.
SGIA1284E