TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Data MonitorNFS000QH
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Touch “START (NISSAN BASED VHCL)”, “ABS”, “DATA MONITOR” in order on CONSULT-II screen.
CAUTION:
When “START (NISSAN BASED VHCL)” is touched immediately after starting engine or turning on
the ignition switch, “ABS” might not be displayed in the system selection screen. In this case,
repeat the operation from step 1.
2. At the monitor item selection screen, touch one of the items “ECU INPUT SIGNALS”, “MAIN SIGNALS” or
“SELECTION FROM MENU”.
3. Touch “START” to proceed to the data monitor screen.
DISPLAY ITEM LIST
CAUTION:
The display shows the control unit calculation data, so a normal value might be displayed even in the
event the output circuit (harness) is open or short - circuited.
E: ECU INPUT SIGNALS M: MAIN SIGNALS S: SELECTION FROM MENU
SELECT
MONITOR
ITEM Monitor item Display contentData monitor
ConditionReference value in
normal operation
E, M, SFR LH SENSOR
FR RH SENSOR
RR LH SENSOR
RR RH SENSORWheel speed0 [km/h] Vehicle stopped
Nearly matches the speed
meter display (
10 % or
less)Vehicle running
(Note 1)
E, M, S STOP LAMP SW Brake pedal operationWhen brake pedal is
depressedON
When brake pedal is not
depressedOFF
E, M, S BATTERY VOLTBattery voltage supplied to the ABS
actuator and electric unit (control
unit)Ignition switch ON 10 – 16 V
E, M, S GEAR Gear position determined by TCM1st gear
2nd gear
3rd gear
4th gear
5th gear1
2
3
4
5
E, M, S SLCT LVR POSI A/T shift positionP position
R position
N position
D positionP
R
N
D
E, M, S OFF SW VDC OFF switch ON/OFFVDC OFF switch ON
(When VDC OFF indicator
lamp is ON)ON
VDC OFF switch OFF
(When VDC OFF indicator
lamp is OFF)OFF
E, M, S YAW RATE SENYaw rate detected by yaw rate/side
G sensorWhen vehicle stop Approx. 0 d/s
When vehicle turning (-75 to 75 d/s)
E, M, S4WD MODE MON
(Note 2)AWD activated Engine running AUTO
E, S ACCEL POS SIG Throttle actuator opening/closing is
displayed (linked with accelerator
pedal)Accelerator pedal not
depressed (ignition switch
is ON)0 %
Depress accelerator pedal
(ignition switch is ON)0 - 100 %
BRC-28
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E, S SIDE G-SENSORTransverse G detected by side G
sensorVehicle stopped
Approx. 0 m/s
2
Vehicle turning rightNegative value
(m/s2 )
Vehicle turning leftPositive value
(m/s
2 )
E, S STR ANGLE SIGSteering angle detected by steering
angle sensorStraight-ahead Approx. 0
Steering wheel turned –720 to 720
E, S PRESS SENSORBrake fluid pressure detected by
pressure sensorWith ignition switch turned
ON and brake pedal
releasedApprox. 0 bar
With ignition switch turned
ON and brake pedal
depressed–40 to 300 bar
E, S ENGINE RPM With engine runningWith engine stopped 0 rpm
Engine runningAlmost in accor-
dance with tachom-
eter display
E, S FLUID LEV SW Brake fluid level switchWhen brake fluid level
switch ONON
When brake fluid level
switch OFF OFF
E, S PARK BRAKE SW Parking brake switchParking brake switch is
activeON
Parking brake switch is
inactiveOFF
M, SFR RH IN SOL
FR RH OUT SOL
FR LH IN SOL
FR LH OUT SOL
RR RH IN SOL
RR RH OUT SOL
RR LH IN SOL
RR LH OUT SOLOperation status of all solenoid
valve Actuator (solenoid valve) is
active (“ACTIVE TEST”
with CONSULT-II) or actua-
tor relay is inactive (in fail-
safe mode)ON
When the actuator (sole-
noid valve) is not active
and actuator relay is active
(ignition switch ON)OFF
M, S MOTOR RELAY Motor and motor relay operationWhen the motor relay and
motor are operatingON
When the motor relay and
motor are not operatingOFF
M, SACTUATOR RLY
(Note 3)Actuator relay operationWhen the actuator relay is
operatingON
When the actuator relay is
not operatingOFF
M, S ABS WARN LAMPABS warning lamp
(Note 4)When ABS warning lamp is
ONON
When ABS warning lamp is
OFFOFF
M, S OFF LAMPVDC OFF indicator lamp
(Note 4)When VDC OFF indicator
lamp is ONON
When VDC OFF indicator
lamp is OFFOFF E: ECU INPUT SIGNALS M: MAIN SIGNALS S: SELECTION FROM MENU
SELECT
MONITOR
ITEM Monitor item Display contentData monitor
ConditionReference value in
normal operation
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NOTE:
When active test is performed while depressing the pedal, the pedal depression amount will change.
This is normal. (Only solenoid valve and ABS motor)
“TEST IS STOPPED” is displayed 10 seconds after operation start.
After “TEST IS STOPPED” is displayed, to perform test again, touch “BACK” and repeat step 3.
TEST ITEMS
Solenoid Valve
NOTE:
The example shown is for front right wheel. The procedure for the other wheels is the same as given below.
When performing an active test of the ABS function, select the
"MAIN SIGNALS" for each test item.In addition, when perform-
ing an active test of the VDC/TCS function, select the item menu
for each test item.
For ABS solenoid valve, touch “UP”, “KEEP”, and “DOWN” on
the display screen. For ABS solenoid valve (ACT), touch “UP”,
“ACT UP”, “ACT KEEP” and confirm that solenoid valves (IN,
OUT, USV, HSV) operate as shown in the table below.
*: ON for 1 to 2 seconds after the touch, and then OFF
Note: 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.
ABS Motor
Touch “ON” and “OFF” on screen. Make sure motor relay and actua-
tor relay operates as shown in table below.
Note: 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.
SFIA0678E
Operation
(Note)ABS solenoid valve ABS solenoid valve (ACT)
UP KEEP DOWN UP ACT UP ACT KEEP
FR RH IN SOL OFF ON ON OFF OFF OFF
FR RH OUT SOL OFF OFF ON* OFF OFF OFF
USV [FR-RL] OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON
HSV [FR-RL] OFF OFF OFF OFF ON* OFF
Operation ON OFF
MOTOR RELAY ON OFF
ACTUATOR RLY
(Note)ON ON
SFIA0593E
BRC-32
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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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
BRC-34
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Inspection 1: Wheel Sensor CircuitNFS000QL
CAUTION:
Do not check between wheel sensor terminals.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSIS RESULTS
Check the self-diagnosis results.
Is above displayed on the self-diagnosis display?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> INSPECTION END
2. CHECK TIRE
Check air pressure, wear and size.
Are air pressure, wear and size within standard?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >>
Adjust air pressure, or replace tire.
Perform the self-diagnosis, and make sure that the result shows “NO DTC IS DETECTED”.
3. CHECK SENSOR AND SENSOR ROTOR
Check sensor rotor for damage.
Check wheel sensor for damage, disconnection or looseness.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >>
Repair wheel sensor mount or replace sensor rotor. Then perform the self-diagnosis.
Perform the self-diagnosis, and make sure that the result shows “NO DTC IS DETECTED”.
4. CHECK CONNECTOR
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector E30 and
malfunctioning wheel sensor connector E41(FR-RH), E59(FR-LH), B101(RR-RH), B102(RR-LH). Check
terminal to see if it is deformed, disconnected, loose, etc., Repair or replace it if any malfunction condition
is found.
2. Reconnect connectors and then perform the self-diagnosis. Refer to BRC-23, "
OPERATION PROCE-
DURE" .
OK or NG
OK >> INSPECTION END
NG >> GO TO 5.
Self-diagnosis results
FR RH SENSOR-1, -2
FR LH SENSOR-1, -2
RR RH SENSOR-1, -2
RR LH SENSOR-1, -2
ABS SENSOR [ABNORMAL SIGNAL]
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5. CHECK WHEEL SENSOR HARNESS
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect malfunctioning wheel
sensor connector E41(FR-RH), E59(FR-LH), B101(RR-RH),
B102(RR-LH) and ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)
connector E30.
2. Check continuity between terminals. (Also check continuity
when steering wheel is turned right and left and when sensor
harness inside the wheel house is moved.)
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG >>
Repair or replace malfunctioning components.
Perform the self-diagnosis, and make sure that the result shows “NO DTC IS DETECTED”.
6. CHECK WHEEL SENSOR
1. Replace wheel sensor that resulted in malfunction by self-diagnosis.
2. Reconnect connectors, drive vehicle at 30 km/h (19 MPH) or more for approximately 1 minute, and then
perform self-diagnosis.
Is above displayed on the self-diagnosis display?
OK >> INSPECTION END
NG >>
Replace ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit).
Perform the self-diagnosis, and make sure that the result shows “NO DTC IS DETECTED”.
SFIA3030E
Power supply circuit Signal circuit Ground circuit
WheelABS actuator
and electric
unit (control
unit)Wheel sensorABS actua-
tor and elec-
tric unit
(control unit)Wheel sensorABS actua-
tor and elec-
tric unit
(control
unit)
(signal)Ground
Front RH 9 1 10 2 9, 10
— Front LH 26 1 5 2 26, 5
Rear RH 7 1 29 2 7, 29
Rear LH 6 1 27 2 6, 27
Power supply circuit : Yes
Signal circuit : Yes
Ground circuit : No
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2. CHECK FRONT AND REAR AXLE
Make sure that there is no excessive play in the front and rear axles. Refer to front: FAX-5, "
WHEEL BEAR-
ING INSPECTION" , Rear: RAX-5, "WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Repair or replace malfunctioning components.
3. CHECK WHEEL SENSOR AND SENSOR ROTOR
Check the following.
Wheel sensor installation for damage.
Sensor rotor installation for damage.
Wheel sensor connector connection.
Wheel sensor harness inspection.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >>
Replace wheel sensor or sensor rotor.
Repair harness.
4. CHECK ABS WARNING LAMP DISPLAY
Make sure that the ABS warning lamp is turned off after the ignition switch is turned ON or when driving.
OK or NG
OK >> Normal
NG >> Perform self-diagnosis. Refer to BRC-23, "
Self-Diagnosis" .
Symptom 2 Unexpected Pedal ReactionNFS000R5
1. CHECK BRAKE PEDAL STROKE
Check brake pedal stroke. Refer to BR-6, "
Inspection and Adjustment" .
Is the stroke too big?
YES >>Bleed air from brake tube and hose. Refer to BR-11, "Bleeding Brake System" .
Check brake pedal, brake booster, and master cylinder for mount play, looseness, brake sys-
tem fluid leakage, etc. Refer to brake pedal: BR-7, "
COMPONENTS" , brake booster and mas-
ter cylinder: BR-19, "
COMPONENTS" .
NO >> GO TO 2.
2. CHECK FUNCTION
Disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector to deactivate ABS. Check if braking force is
normal in this condition.Connect connector after inspection.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO procedure 3 “CHECK WHEEL SENSOR AND SENSOR ROTOR” of symptom 1. Refer to
BRC-53, "
Symptom 1 Excessive ABS Function Operation Frequency" .
NG >> Check brake system.
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Symptom 3 The Braking Distance Is LongNFS000R6
CAUTION:
The stopping distance on slippery road surfaces might be longer with the ABS operating than when
the ABS is not operating.
1. CHECK FUNCTION
Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector to deactivate
ABS. In this condition, check stopping distance. After inspection, connect connector.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO procedure 3 “CHECK WHEEL SENSOR AND SENSOR ROTOR” of symptom 1. Refer to
BRC-53, "
Symptom 1 Excessive ABS Function Operation Frequency" .
NG >> Check brake system.
Symptom 4 ABS Function Does Not OperateNFS000R7
CAUTION:
ABS does not operate when speed is 10 km/h (6 MPH) or lower.
1. CHECK ABS WARNING LAMP DISPLAY
Make sure that the ABS warning lamp turns OFF after ignition switch is turned on or when driving.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO procedure 3 “CHECK WHEEL SENSOR AND SENSOR ROTOR” of symptom 1. Refer to
BRC-53, "
Symptom 1 Excessive ABS Function Operation Frequency" .
NG >> Perform self-diagnosis. Refer to BRC-23, "
Self-Diagnosis" .
Symptom 5 Pedal Vibration or ABS Operation Sound OccursNFS000R8
CAUTION:
Under the following conditions, ABS is activated and vibration is felt when brake pedal is lightly
depressed (just place a foot on it).However, this is normal.
When shifting gears
When driving on slippery road
During cornering at high speed
When passing over bumps or grooves [at approximately 50 mm (1.97 in) or more]
When pulling away just after starting engine [at approximately 10 km/h (6 MPH) or higher]
1. SYMPTOM CHECK 1
Check if there is pedal vibration or operation sound when the engine is started.
Do symptoms occur?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Perform self -diagnosis. Refer to BRC-23, "
Self-Diagnosis" .
2. SYMPTOM CHECK 2
Check symptoms when electrical component (headlamps, etc.) switches are operated.
Do symptoms occur?
YES >> Check if there is a radio, antenna, antenna lead wire, or wiring close to the control unit. If there is,
move it farther away.
NO >> GO TO procedure 3 “CHECK WHEEL SENSOR AND SENSOR ROTOR” of symptom 1. Refer to
BRC-53, "
Symptom 1 Excessive ABS Function Operation Frequency" .