BRC-8
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Revision: 2006 July 2007 FX35/FX45
SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONPFP:00000
System DiagramNFS000N3
FunctionsNFS000N4
VDC
In addition to the TCS/ABS function, the driver steering amount and brake operation amount are detected
from steering angle sensor and pressure sensor, and the vehicle's driving status (amount of under steer-
ing / over steering) is determined from information from G sensor, wheel sensor, etc., and this information
is used to improve vehicle stability by controlling the braking and engine power to all four wheels.
SLIP indicator lamp flashes to inform the driver of VDC operation.
During VDC operation, body and brake pedal lightly vibrate and mechanical noises may be heard. This is
normal.
ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp, and SLIP indicator lamp might turn on when vehicle is sub-
ject to strong shaking or large vibration, such as when vehicle is on a turn table, a ship or a steep slope
such as bank while engine is running. In this case, restart engine on a normal road, and if ABS warning
lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp, and SLIP indicator lamp turn off, there is no malfunction.
TCS
The wheel spin of the drive wheels is detected by ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) from the
wheel speed signals from four wheels, so if wheel spin occurs, drive wheel right and left brake fluid pres-
sure control and engine fuel cut are performed while throttle value is restricted to reduce the engine
torque and decrease the amount of wheel spin. In addition, the degree throttle is opened is controlled to
achieve the optimum engine torque.
Depending on road circumstances, the driver may have a sluggish feel. This is normal, because the opti-
mum traction has the highest priority under TCS operation.
TCS may be activated any time vehicle suddenly accelerates, suddenly down/upshifts, or is driven on a
road with a varying surface friction coefficient.
During TCS operation, it informs a driver of system operation by flashing SLIP indicator lamp.
SFIA1160E
BRC-54
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYMPTOMS
Revision: 2006 July 2007 FX35/FX45
The Braking Distance is LongNFS000O0
CAUTION:
On slippery road surfaces, the stopping distance might be longer with the ABS operating than when
the ABS is not operating.
1. CHECK FUNCTION
Disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector E56 to deactivate ABS. In this condition,
check stopping distance. After inspection, connect connector.
OK or NG
OK >>Bleed air from brake piping.
Check brake system.
NG >> GO TO 2. CHECK WHEEL SENSOR. Refer to BRC-53, "
Excessive ABS Function Operation Fre-
quency" .
The ABS Function Does Not OperateNFS000O1
CAUTION:
The ABS does not operate when the speed is 10 km/h (6 MPH) or less.
1. CHECK ABS WARNING LAMP DISPLAY
Make sure warning lamp turns off approximately 2 seconds after the ignition switch is turned ON or when driv-
ing.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2. CHECK WHEEL SENSOR. Refer to BRC-53, "Excessive ABS Function Operation Fre-
quency" .
NG >> Perform self-diagnosis. Refer to BRC-25, "
Self-Diagnosis" .
Pedal Vibration or ABS Operation Sound OccursNFS000O2
CAUTION:
Under the following conditions, when brake pedal is lightly depressed (just place a foot on it), ABS is
activated and vibration is felt. However, this is normal.
When shifting gears
When driving on slippery road
During cornering at high speed
When passing over bumps or grooves
When pulling away just after starting engine [at approximately 10 km/h (6 MPH) or higher]
1. SYMPTOM CHECK 1
Check if pedal vibration or operation sound occurs when engine is started.
OK or NG
OK >> Perform self-diagnosis. Refer to BRC-25, "Self-Diagnosis" .
NG >> GO TO 2.
2. SYMPTOM CHECK 2
Check symptom when electrical component (headlamps, etc.) switches are operated.
Does the symptom occur when the electrical component (head lamp, etc.) switches are operated?
YES >> Check if there is a radio, antenna, antenna lead wire, or wiring close to ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) (or its wiring), and if there is, move it farther away.
NO >> GO TO 2. CHECK WHEEL SENSOR. Refer to BRC-53, "
Excessive ABS Function Operation Fre-
quency" .
EC-96
[VQ35DE]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
Revision: 2006 July 2007 FX35/FX45
Symptom Matrix ChartNBS003M0
SYSTEM — BASIC ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM
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
Fuel Fuel pump circuit 11232 22 3 2 EC-636
Fuel pressure regulator system334444444 4 EC-85
Fuel injector circuit 11232 22 2 EC-629
Evaporative emission system 334444444 4EC-38
Air Positive crankcase ventilation sys-
tem 33 4444444 41
EC-50
Incorrect idle speed adjustment 1 1 1 1 1 EC-76
Electric throttle control actuator 112332222 2 2 EC-563,
EC-574
IgnitionIncorrect ignition timing adjustment33111 11 1 EC-76
Ignition circuit 11222 22 2EC-650
Power supply and ground circuit22333 33 23 EC-148
Mass air flow sensor circuit
1
12 2
222 2 EC-187,
EC-196
Engine coolant temperature sensor circuit
3 33
EC-209,
EC-221
Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor EC-239
EC-239
EC-248
EC-257
EC-605
Throttle position sensor circuit
22 EC-214
,
EC-338
,
EC-509
,
EC-511
,
EC-590
Accelerator pedal position sensor circuit 3 2 1 EC-483
,
EC-576
,
EC-583
,
EC-597
Knock sensor circuit 2 3 EC-355
Crankshaft position sensor (POS) circuit 2 2EC-360
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) circuit 3 2EC-367
Vehicle speed signal circuit 2 3 3 3EC-465
Power steering pressure sensor circuit 2 3 3EC-471
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS EC-97
[VQ35DE]
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G H
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EC
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1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.
(continued on next page) ECM 22333333333
EC-476
,
EC-480
Intake valve timing control solenoid valve cir-
cuit 32 13223 3
EC-180
Park/neutral position (PNP) switch circuit 3 3 3 3 3 EC-488
Refrigerant pressure sensor circuit 2 3 3 4EC-663
Electrical load signal circuit 3EC-627
Air conditioner circuit223333333 3 2 AT C - 4 0
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) 4 BRC-11
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
EC-98
[VQ35DE]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
Revision: 2006 July 2007 FX35/FX45
SYSTEM — ENGINE MECHANICAL & OTHER
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
Fuel Fuel tank 5
5 FL-10
Fuel piping 5 5 5 5 5 5
EM-45
Vapor lock —
Valve deposit 5 555 55 5 —
Poor fuel (Heavy weight gaso-
line, Low octane) —
Air Air duct
55555 5 EM-17
Air cleaner
EM-17
Air leakage from air duct
(Mass air flow sensor — electric
throttle control actuator) 5555 EM-17
Electric throttle control actuator
EM-19
Air leakage from intake manifold/
Collector/Gasket EM-19,
EM-24
Cranking Battery 111111
1 1
SC-5
Generator circuit
SC-24
Starter circuit 3SC-11
Signal plate 6EM-123
Park/neutral position (PNP)
switch 4
AT- 11 2
Engine Cylinder head
55555 55 5 EM-101
Cylinder head gasket 4 3
Cylinder block
66666 66 6 4
EM-123
Piston
Piston ring
Connecting rod
Bearing
Crankshaft
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS EC-99
[VQ35DE]
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EC
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mecha-
nism Timing chain
55555 55 5 EM-64
Camshaft
EM-83
Intake valve timing controlEM-64
Intake valve
3 EM-101
Exhaust valve
Exhaust Exhaust manifold/Tube/Muffler/ Gasket 55555 55 5 EM-26
,
EX-
3Three way catalyst
Lubrica-
tion Oil pan/Oil strainer/Oil pump/Oil
filter/Oil gallery/Oil cooler 55555 55 5 EM-30
,
LU-
17 , LU-10 ,
LU-14
Oil level (Low)/Filthy oil LU-7
Cooling
Radiator/Hose/Radiator filler cap
55555 55 45 CO-14,
CO-17
Thermostat 5 CO-27
Water pumpCO-22
Water galleryCO-29
Cooling fan 5EC-227
Coolant level (Low)/Contami-
nated coolant 5
CO-11
IVIS (Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System —
NATS) 11
EC-52 or
BL-205
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
DTC P0327, P0328 KS EC-355
[VQ35DE]
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EC
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DTC P0327, P0328 KSPFP:22060
Component DescriptionNBS003Q1
The knock sensor (KS) is attached to the cylinder block. It senses
engine knocking using a piezoelectric element. A knocking vibration
from the cylinder block is sensed as vibrational pressure. This pres-
sure is converted into a voltage signal and sent to the ECM.
On Board Diagnosis LogicNBS003Q2
The MIL will not light up for these self-diagnoses.
DTC Confirmation ProcedureNBS003Q3
NOTE:
If DTC Confirmation Procedure has been previously conducted, always turn ignition switch OFF and wait at
least 10 seconds before conducting the next test.
TESTING CONDITION:
Before performing the following procedure, confirm that battery voltage is more than 10V at idle.
WITH CONSULT-II
1. Turn ignition switch ON and select “DATA MONITOR” mode with CONSULT-II.
2. Start engine and run it for at least 5 seconds at idle speed.
3. If 1st trip DTC is detected, go to EC-357, "
Diagnostic Procedure"
.
WITH GST
Follow the procedure “WITH CONSULT-II” above.
PBIB1564E
DTC No. Trouble diagnosis
name DTC detected condition Possible cause
P0327
0327 Knock sensor circuit
low input An excessively low voltage from the sensor is
sent to ECM.
Harness or connectors
(Knock sensor circuit is open or shorted.)
Knock sensor
P0328
0328 Knock sensor circuit
high input An excessively high voltage from the sensor is
sent to ECM.
SEF058Y
EC-758
[VK45DE]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
Revision: 2006 July 2007 FX35/FX45
Symptom Matrix ChartNBS00420
SYSTEM — BASIC ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM
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
Fuel Fuel pump circuit 11232 22 3 2 EC-1318
Fuel pressure regulator system334444444 4 EC-747
Fuel injector circuit 11232 22 2 EM-194
Evaporative emission system 334444444 4EC-700
Air Positive crankcase ventilation sys-
tem 33 4444444 41
EC-712
Incorrect idle speed adjustment 1 1 1 1 1 EC-738
Electric throttle control actuator 112332222 2 2 EC-1244,
EC-1256
IgnitionIncorrect ignition timing adjustment33111 11 1 EC-738
Ignition circuit 11222 22 2EC-1332
Main power supply and ground circuit 22333 33 23 EC-813
Mass air flow sensor circuit
1
12 2
222 2 EC-859,
EC-868
,
Engine coolant temperature sensor circuit
3 33
EC-880
,
EC-893
A/F sensor 1 circuit EC-901
,
EC-911
,
EC-920
,
EC-929
,
EC-1287
Throttle position sensor circuit
22 EC-886
,
EC-1009
,
EC-1185
,
EC-1187
,
EC-1272
Accelerator pedal position sensor circuit 3 2 1 EC-1151
,
EC-1258
,
EC-1265
,
EC-1279
Knock sensor circuit 2 3 EC-1026
Crankshaft position sensor (POS) circuit 2 2EC-1031
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) circuit 3 2EC-1038
Vehicle speed signal circuit 2 3 3 3EC-1133
Power steering pressure sensor circuit 2 3 3EC-1139