2006 INFINITI M35 alternator

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DIAGNOSTIC RESULT ITEM CHART
Diagnostic item Service procedure
CHARGING SYSTEM NORMAL Charging system is normal and will also show “DIODE RIPPLE” test result.
NO CHARGING VOLTAGE
Go to SC-31, "
WORK FLOW" . LOW CHARGING VOLTAGE
HIGH CHARGING VOLTAGE
DIODE RIPPLE NORMAL Diode ripple is OK and will also show “CHARGING VOLTAGE” test result.
EXCESS RIPPLE DETECTEDReplace the alternator. Perform “DIODE RIPPLE” test again using Battery/Starting/Charging
system tester to confirm repair.
DIODE RIPPLE NOT DETECTED Go to SC-31, "
WORK FLOW" .

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WORK FLOW
*1SC-32, "Check “L” Terminal Circuit
(Open)"
*2SC-33, "Check “L” Terminal Circuit
(Short)"
*3SC-33, "Check “S” Terminal Circuit"
*4SC-34, "Check “B” Terminal Circuit"*5SC-38, "Alternator Pulley Inspec-
tion" (VQ35DE)
SC-40, "
Alternator Pulley Inspec-
tion" (VK45DE)
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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
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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
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Power Generation Voltage Variable Control System Operation InspectionNKS003NQ
CAUTION:
For this model, the battery current sensor that is installed to the battery cable at the negative ter-
minal measures the charging/discharging current of the battery, and performs various controls. If
the electrical component or the ground wire is connected directly to the battery terminal, the cur-
rent 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 dis-
charge may occur. Never connect the electrical component or the ground wire directly to the bat-
tery terminal.
When performing this inspection, always use the charged battery that completed the battery
inspection. (When the charging rate of the battery is low, the response speed of the voltage
change will become slow. This is a cause of an incorrect inspection.)
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. CHECK ECM (CONSULT-II)
Perform ECM self-diagnosis with CONSULT-II. Refer to EC-133, "
CONSULT-II Function (ENGINE)"
(VQ35DE) or EC-846, "CONSULT-II Function (ENGINE)" (VK45DE).
Self
-diagnostic results content
No malfunction detected>> GO TO 2.
Malfunction detected>> Check applicable parts, and repair or replace corresponding parts.
2. CHECK OPERATION OF POWER GENERATION VOLTAGE VARIABLE CONTROL SYSTEM
1. Connect CONSULT-II and start the engine.
2. The selector lever is in “P” or “N” position and all of the electric
loads and A/C, etc. are turned OFF.
3. Select “ALTERNATOR DUTY” at “ACTIVE TEST” of “ENGINE”,
and then check the value of “BATTERY VOLT” monitor when
DUTY value of “ALTERNATOR DUTY” is set to 40.0 %.
4. Check the value of “BATTERY VOLT” monitor when DUTY value
of “ALTERNATOR DUTY” is set to 80.0%.
OK or NG
OK >> INSPECTION END
NG >> GO TO 3. (The charging condition of the battery should
be normal.)
3. CHECK IPDM E/R (CONSULT-II)
Perform IPDM E/R self-diagnosis with CONSULT-II. Refer to PG-20, "
CONSULT-II Function (IPDM E/R)" .
Self
-diagnostic results content
No malfunction detected>> GO TO 4.
Malfunction detected>> Check applicable parts, and repair or replace corresponding parts. “BATTERY VOLT”
2 seconds after setting the
DUTY value of “ALTERNA-
TOR DUTY” to 40.0 %: 12 - 13.6 V
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“BATTERY VOLT”
20 seconds after setting
the DUTY value of “ALTER-
NATOR DUTY” to 80.0 %: +0.5 V or more against
the value of “BATTERY
VOLT” monitor when
DUTY value is 40.0 %
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4. CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN ALTERNATOR AND IPDM E/R
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect alternator connector and IPDM E/R connector.
3. Check continuity between alternator harness connector (A) and
IPDM E/R harness connector (B).
4. Check continuity between alternator harness connector (A) and
ground.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace IPDM E/R.
NG >> Repair harness or connector between IPDM E/R and alternator.
AB
Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
F20 (VQ35DE)
E209 (VK45DE)5 E8 33 Yes
A
GroundCondition
Connector Terminal
F20 (VQ35DE)
E209 (VK45DE)5No
PKIB8811E

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Removal and Installation NKS003NR
VQ35DE ENGINE MODELS
Removal (2WD Models)
1. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
2. Remove engine front undercover, using power tools.
3. Remove alternator and power steering oil pump belt. Refer to EM-15, "
DRIVE BELTS" .
4. Disconnect alternator connector (1).
5. Remove “B” terminal nut (2).
6. Remove the harness bracket bolts (A).
7. Remove oil pressure switch harness clip (A) from alternator stay.
8. Disconnect oil pressure switch connector (1).
9. Remove alternator mounting bolt (B) and alternator stay mount-
ing bolt (C) using power tools, then remove alternator stay (2).
10. Remove alternator mounting bolt (D), using power tools.
11. Remove alternator assembly downward from the vehicle.
1. “B” terminal nut 2. “B” terminal harness 3. Alternator connector
4. Alternator mounting bolt 5. Alternator stay mounting bolt 6. Alternator stay
7. Alternator : Nꞏm (kg-m, ft-lb) : Engine front
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