2006 INFINITI M35 ABS

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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M, S SLIP LAMPSLIP indicator lamp
(Note 4)When SLIP indicator lamp
is ONON
When SLIP indicator lamp
is OFFOFF
S4WD FAIL REQ
(Note 2)AWD control unit fail-safe signal When AWD control unit is
fail-safe mode ON
When AWD control unit is
normalOFF
S SNOW MODE SW Snow mode switchWhen snow mode switch is
ONON
When snow mode switch is
OFFOFF
S BST OPER SIG Not applied but displayed — OFF
S M-MODE SIG Manual mode activatedWhen the manual mode is
activeON
When the manual mode is
inactiveOFF
S EBD SIGNAL EBD operationEBD is active ON
EBD is inactive OFF
S ABS SIGNAL ABS operationABS is active ON
ABS is inactive OFF
S TCS SIGNAL TCS operationTCS is active ON
TCS is inactive OFF
S VDC SIGNAL VDC operationVDC is active ON
VDC is inactive OFF
S EBD FAIL SIG EBD fail-safe signalIn EBD fail-safe ON
EBD is normal OFF
S ABS FAIL SIG ABS fail-safe signalIn ABS fail-safe ON
ABS is normal OFF
S TCS FAIL SIG TCS fail-safe signalIn TCS fail-safe ON
TCS is normal OFF
S VDC FAIL SIG VDC fail-safe signalIn VDC fail-safe ON
VDC is normal OFF
S CRANKING SIG Crank operationCrank is active ON
Crank is inactive OFF
SUSV
HSV
(FL-RR, FR-RL)
(Note 3)VDC switch-over valveWhen actuator (switch-
over valve) is active
(“ACTIVE TEST” with
CONSULT-II) or actuator
relay is inactive (when in
fail-safe mode)ON
When actuator (switch-
over valve) is not active
and actuator relay is active
(ignition switch ON)OFF 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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[VDC/TCS/ABS]
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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
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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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
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BRC-32
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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

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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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.)–
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VDC/TCS function is malfunction-
ing.–
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ABS function is malfunctioning.
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EBD function is malfunctioning.

BRC-34
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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]

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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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

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