2006 INFINITI M35 engine cooling

DTC P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE
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13. CHECK COOLING FAN MOTOR CIRCUIT-II
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect cooling fan control module harness connectors E301, E303.
3. Check harness continuity between the following;
Cooling fan motor-1 terminal 1, 2 and cooling fan control module terminal 4,
Cooling fan motor-1 terminal 3, 4 and cooling fan control module terminal 5,
Cooling fan motor-2 terminal 1, 2 and cooling fan control module terminal 6,
Cooling fan motor-2 terminal 3, 4 and cooling fan control module terminal 7.
Refer to wiring diagram.
4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 15.
NG >> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
14. CHECK COOLING FAN CONTROL MODULE OUTPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT
1. Reconnect all harness connectors disconnected.
2. Disconnect cooling fan control module harness connectors E301, E303.
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Check voltage between cooling fan control module terminals 4,
6 and ground with CONSULT-II or tester.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 15.
NG >> Replace cooling fan control module.
15. CHECK COOLING FAN MOTORS -1 AND -2
Refer to EC-524, "
Component Inspection" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 20.
NG >> Replace cooling fan motor.
16. CHECK COOLING FAN CONTROL MODULE POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-II
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect cooling fan relay harness connector.
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Check voltage between cooling fan relay terminals 1, 3 and
ground with CONSULT-II or tester.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 18.
NG >> GO TO 17.Continuity should exist.
Voltage: Battery voltage
PBID0261J
Voltage: Battery voltage
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DTC P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE
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17. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
10A fuse
Fuse block (J/B) connector E102
50A fusible link
Harness for open or short between cooling fan relay and fuse
Harness for open or short between cooling fan relay and battery
>> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
18. CHECK COOLING FAN CONTROL MODULE POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-III
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect IPDM E/R harness connector E9.
3. Check harness continuity between the following;
Cooling fan relay terminal 2 and IPDM E/R terminal 56,
Cooling fan relay terminal 5 and cooling fan control module terminal 3.
Refer to wiring diagram.
4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 19.
NG >> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
19. CHECK COOLING FAN RELAY
Refer to EC-524, "
Component Inspection" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 20.
NG >> Replace cooling fan relay.
20. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Perform EC-165, "
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT" .
OK or NG
OK >> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to PG-18, "IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MOD-
ULE ENGINE ROOM)" .
NG >> Repair or replace harness connectors.
Main 12 Causes of OverheatingNBS00538
Continuity should exist.
Engine Step Inspection item Equipment Standard Reference page
OFF 1
Blocked radiator
Blocked condenser
Blocked radiator grille
Blocked bumper
Visual No blocking —
2
Coolant mixtureCoolant tester 50 - 50% coolant mixtureMA-13, "Anti-Freeze
Coolant Mixture Ratio"
3Coolant levelVisual Coolant up to MAX level
in reservoir tank and radi-
ator filler neckMA-15, "Changing
Engine Coolant"
4Radiator capPressure tester 59 - 98 kPa
(0.6 - 1.0 kg/cm2 , 9 - 14
psi) (Limit)CO-16, "
Checking Radia-
tor Cap"

DTC P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE
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*1: Turn the ignition switch ON.
*2: Engine running at 3,000 rpm for 10 minutes.
*3: Drive at 90 km/h (55 MPH) for 30 minutes and then let idle for 10 minutes.
*4: After 60 minutes of cool down time.
For more information, refer to CO-7, "
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS" . ON*
25Coolant leaksVisual No leaksCO-11, "LEAK CHECK"
ON*26ThermostatTouch the upper and
lower radiator hosesBoth hoses should be hotCO-29, "WATER INLET
AND THERMOSTAT
ASSEMBLY"
ON*17Cooling fanCONSULT-II Operating See trouble diagnosis for
DTC P1217 (EC-512
).
OFF 8
Combustion gas leakColor checker chemical
tester 4 Gas analyzerNegative —
ON*
39Coolant temperature
gaugeVisual Gauge less than 3/4
when driving—
Coolant overflow to
reservoir tankVisual No overflow during driving
and idlingMA-15, "Changing
Engine Coolant"
OFF*410Coolant return from
reservoir tank to radia-
torVisual Should be initial level in
reservoir tankMA-15, "Changing
Engine Coolant"
OFF 11Cylinder headStraight gauge feeler
gauge0.1 mm (0.004 in) Maxi-
mum distortion (warping)EM-101, "CYLINDER
HEAD"
12Cylinder block and pis-
tonsVisual No scuffing on cylinder
walls or pistonEM-123, "CYLINDER
BLOCK"
Engine Step Inspection item Equipment Standard Reference page

EC-524
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DTC P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE
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Component InspectionNBS00539
COOLING FAN MOTORS -1 AND -2
Models With Sub Harneess
1. Disconnect cooling fan motor harness connector.
2. Supply cooling fan motor terminals with battery voltage and
check operation.
Make sure that cooling fan speed of condition B is higher than that of A.
If NG, replace cooling fan motor.
Models Without Sub Harneess
1. Disconnect cooling fan control module harness connectors.
2. Supply cooling fan control module terminals with battery voltage
and check operation.
Make sure that cooling fan operates.
If NG, replace cooling fan motor.
COOLING FAN RELAY
1. Disconnect cooling fan relay harness connector.
2. Check continuity between terminals 3 and 5 under the following
conditions.
If NG, replace cooling fan relay.
ConditionTerminals
(+) ()
Cooling fan motorA1 3 and 4
2 3 and 4
1 and 2 3
1 and 2 4
B 1, 2 3, 4
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Cooling fan motorTerminals
(+) ()
145
267
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Conditions Continuity
12V direct current supply
between terminals 1 and 2Ye s
No current supply No
SEF090M

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Fail-Safe ChartNBS005AG
When the DTC listed below is detected, the ECM enters fail-safe mode and the MIL lights up.
When there is an open circuit on MIL circuit, the ECM cannot warn the driver by lighting up MIL when
there is malfunction on engine control system.
Therefore, when electrical controlled throttle and part of ECM related diagnoses are continuously detected
as NG for 5 trips, ECM warns the driver that engine control system malfunctions and MIL circuit is open by
means of operating fail-safe function.
The fail-safe function also operates when above diagnoses except MIL circuit are detected and demands
the driver to repair the malfunction.
DTC No. Detected items Engine operating condition in fail-safe mode
P0102
P0103Mass air flow sensor circuit Engine speed will not rise more than 2,400 rpm due to the fuel cut.
P0117
P0118Engine coolant tempera-
ture sensor circuitEngine coolant temperature will be determined by ECM based on the time after turning
ignition switch ON or START.
CONSULT-II displays the engine coolant temperature decided by ECM.
ConditionEngine coolant temperature decided
(CONSULT-II display)
Just as ignition switch is turned
ON or START40
C (104F)
More than approx. 4 minutes after
ignition ON or START80
C (176F)
Except as shown above40 - 80
C (104 - 176F)
(Depends on the time)
When the fail-safe system for engine coolant temperature sensor is activated, the cooling
fan operates while engine is running.
P0122
P0123
P0222
P0223
P2135Throttle position sensor The ECM controls the electric throttle control actuator in regulating the throttle opening in
order for the idle position to be within +10 degrees.
The ECM regulates the opening speed of the throttle valve to be slower than the normal
condition.
So, the acceleration will be poor.
P0643 Sensor power supply ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a
fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring.
P2100
P2103Throttle control motor relay ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a
fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring.
P2101 Electric throttle control
functionECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a
fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring.
P2118 Throttle control motor ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a
fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring.
P2119 Electric throttle control
actuator(When electric throttle control actuator does not function properly due to the return spring
malfunction:)
ECM controls the electric throttle actuator by regulating the throttle opening around the
idle position. The engine speed will not rise more than 2,000 rpm.
(When throttle valve opening angle in fail-safe mode is not in specified range:)
ECM controls the electric throttle control actuator by regulating the throttle opening to 20
degrees or less.
(When ECM detects the throttle valve is stuck open:)
While the vehicle is driving, it slows down gradually by fuel cut. After the vehicle stops,
the engine stalls.
The engine can restart in N or P position, and engine speed will not exceed 1,000 rpm or
more.
P2122
P2123
P2127
P2128
P2138Accelerator pedal position
sensorThe ECM controls the electric throttle control actuator in regulating the throttle opening in
order for the idle position to be within +10 degrees.
The ECM regulates the opening speed of the throttle valve to be slower than the normal
condition.
So, the acceleration will be poor.
Engine operating condition in fail-safe mode Engine speed will not rise more than 2,500 rpm due to the fuel cut

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.Cooling
Radiator/Hose/Radiator filler cap
55555 55 45CO-43
,
CO-47
Thermostat 5CO-55
Water pumpCO-53
Water galleryCO-38
Cooling fan
5CO-51
Coolant level (Low)/Contami-
nated coolantCO-40
IVIS (INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System —
NATS)11EC-763 or
BL-248
SYMPTOM
Reference
page
HARD/NO START/RESTART (EXCP. HA)
ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER/POOR ACCELERATION
HIGH IDLE/LOW IDLE
ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING
IDLING VIBRATION
SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE
OVERHEATS/WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
BATTERY DEAD (UNDER CHARGE)
Warranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM HA

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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Engine Control Component Parts LocationNBS005AI
1. IPDM E/R 2. ICC brake hold relay
(ICC models only)3. Battery current sensor
4. Cooling fan relay 5. Refrigerant pressure sensor 6. Intake valve timing control position
sensor (bank 2)
7. Vacuum tank 8. Cooling fan motor-2 9. Intake valve timing control solenoid
valve (bank 2)
10. Cooling fan control module 11. Electric throttle control actuator 12. Intake valve timing control solenoid
valve (bank 1)
13. Cooling fan motor-1 14. Intake valve timing control position
sensor (bank 1)15. Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)
16. Mass air flow sensor
(with intake air temperature sensor)17. Ignition coil (with power transistor)
and spark plug (bank 1)18. VIAS control solenoid valve
19. Fuel injector (bank 1) 20. Engine coolant temperature sensor 21. Power valve actuator
22. Knock sensor (bank 1) 23. Knock sensor (bank 2) 24. Fuel injector (bank 2)
25. EVAP canister purge volume control
solenoid valve26. EVAP service port 27. Ignition coil (with power transistor)
and spark plug (bank 2)
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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X: Applicable
*1: This item includes 1st trip DTCs.
*2: This mode includes 1st trip freeze frame data or freeze frame data. The items appear on CONSULT-II screen in freeze frame data
mode only if a 1st trip DTC or DTC is detected. For details, refer to EC-770
.
*3: Always “CMPLT” is displayed.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
CAUTION:
If CONSULT-II is used with no connection of CONSULT-II CONVERTER, malfunctions might be
detected in self-diagnosis depending on control unit which carry out CAN communication.
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Connect CONSULT-II and CONSULT-II CONVERTER to data
link connector (1), which is located under LH dash panel near
the hood opener handle.
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
ENGINE CONTROL COMPONENT PARTS
OUTPUT
Fuel injector
Power transistor (Ignition timing)
Throttle control motor relay
Throttle control motor
EVAP canister purge volume con-
trol solenoid valve
FPCM
Air conditioner relay
Fuel pump relay
Cooling fan control module
Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 heater*3
Heated oxygen sensor 2 heater*3
EVAP canister vent control valve
Intake valve timing control solenoid
valve
VIAS control solenoid valve
Alternator
Calculated load value
ItemDIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE
WORK
SUP-
PORTSELF-DIAGNOS-
TIC RESULTS
DATA
MONI-
TORDATA
MONI-
TOR
(SPEC)ACTIVE
TESTDTC & SRT
CONFIRMATION
DTC*1FREEZE
FRAME
DATA*2SRT
STATUSDTC
WORK
SUP-
PORT
PBIB2712E