2007 INFINITI FX35 brake

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION BRC-9
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ABS

The Anti-Lock Braking System is a function that detects wheel revolution while braking, and it improves
handling stability during sudden braking by electrically preventing 4 wheel lock. Maneuverability is also
improved for avoiding obstacles.

If the electrical system malfunctions, then the fail-safe function starts, the ABS becomes inoperative, and
ABS warning lamp turns on.

Electrical system diagnosis by CONSULT-II is available.

During ABS operation, brake pedal lightly vibrates and a mechanical noise may be heard. This is normal.

When starting engine, or just after starting vehicle, brake pedal may vibrate or motor operating noises
may be heard from engine compartment. This is a normal status of operation check.

Stopping distance may be longer than that of vehicles without ABS when vehicle drives on rough, gravel,
or snow-covered (fresh, deep snow) roads.
EBD

The Electronic Brake Distribution is a function that detects subtle slippages between front and rear wheels
during braking, and it improves handling stability by electronically controlling the brake fluid pressure
which results in reduced rear wheel slippage.

In case of electrical system malfunction, the fail-safe function is activated, EBD and ABS becomes inoper-
ative, and ABS warning lamp and brake warning lamp are turned on.

Electrical system diagnosis by CONSULT-II is available.

During EBD operation, brake pedal lightly vibrates and a mechanical noise may be heard. This is normal.

When starting engine, or just after starting vehicle, brake pedal may vibrate or motor operating noises
may be heard from engine compartment. This is a normal status of operation check.

Stopping distance may be longer than that of vehicles without EBD when vehicle drives on rough, gravel,
or snow-covered (fresh, deep snow) roads.
Fail-Safe FunctionNFS000N8
VDC / TCS SYSTEM
In case of malfunction in the VDC/TCS system, VDC OFF indicator lamp and SLIP indicator lamp are turned
on, and the condition of vehicle is the same as the condition of vehicles without VDC/TCS system. In case of
malfunction in the VDC/TCS system, the ABS control continues to operate normally without VDC/TCS control.
CAUTION:
If the fail-safe function is activated, then perform the self-diagnosis for VDC/TCS/ABS control system.
ABS, EBD SYSTEM
In case of electrical malfunctions with the ABS, ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp and SLIP indica-
tor lamp will turn on. In case of electrical malfunctions with the EBD, brake warning lamp, ABS warning lamp,
VDC OFF indicator lamp and SLIP indicator lamp will turn on. Simultaneously, the VDC/TCS/ABS become one
of the following conditions of the fail-safe function.

For malfunction of ABS, only the EBD is activated and the condition of vehicle is the same condition of
vehicles without TCS/ABS system.
NOTE:
ABS self-diagnosis sound may be heard. That is a normal condition because a self-diagnosis for “Ignition
switch ON” and “The first starting” are being performed.

For malfunction of EBD, EBD and ABS become inoperative, and the condition of vehicle is the same as
the condition of vehicles without TCS/ABS, EBD system.

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS BRC-11
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Fail-Safe FunctionNFS000OM
VDC/TCS SYSTEM
In case of malfunction in the VDC/TCS system, VDC OFF indicator lamp and SLIP indicator lamp are turned
on, and the condition of vehicle is the same as the condition of vehicles without VDC/TCS system. In case of
malfunction in the VDC/TCS system, the ABS control continues to operate normally without VDC/TCS control.
CAUTION:
If the fail-safe function is activated, then perform the self-diagnosis for VDC/TCS/ABS control system.
ABS, EBD SYSTEM
In case of electrical malfunctions with the ABS, ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp, SLIP indicator
lamp will turn on. In case of electrical malfunctions with the EBD, brake warning lamp, ABS warning lamp,
VDC OFF indicator lamp and SLIP indicator lamp will turn on. Simultaneously, the VDC/TCS/ABS become one
of the following conditions of the fail-safe function.

For malfunction of ABS, only the EBD is activated and the condition of vehicle is the same condition of
vehicles without TCS/ABS system.
NOTE:
ABS self-diagnosis sound may be heard. That is a normal condition because a self-diagnosis for “Ignition
switch ON” and “The first starting” are being performed.

For malfunction of EBD, EBD and ABS become inoperative, and the condition of vehicle is the same as
the condition of vehicles without TCS/ABS, EBD system.
How to Proceed with DiagnosisNFS000NB
BASIC CONCEPT

Most important point to perform diagnosis is to understand systems (control and mechanism) in vehicle
thoroughly.

It is also important to clarify customer complaints before inspec-
tion.
First of all, reproduce symptom, and understand it fully.
Ask customer about his/her complaints carefully. In some cases,
it will be necessary to check symptom by driving vehicle with
customer.
NOTE:
Customers are not professionals. Do not assume “maybe cus-
tomer means...” or “maybe customer mentioned this symptom”.

It is essential to check symptoms right from beginning in order to
repair a malfunction completely.
For an intermittent malfunction, it is important to reproduce
symptom based on interview with customer and past examples.
Do not perform inspection on ad hoc basis. Most intermittent
malfunctions are caused by poor contacts. In this case, it will be
effective to shake suspected harness or connector by hand.
When repairs are performed without any symptom check, no
one can judge if malfunction has actually been eliminated.

After diagnosis, make sure to perform “erase memory”. Refer to
BRC-25, "
Self-Diagnosis" .

For an intermittent malfunction, move harness or harness con-
nector by hand to check poor contact or false open circuit.

Always read “GI General Information” to confirm general precautions. Refer to GI-4, "General Precau-
tions" .
SEF234G
SEF233G

BRC-22
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
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Control Unit Input/Output Signal StandardNFS000NF
REFERENCE VALUE FROM CONSULT-II
CAUTION:
The display shows ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) calculation data, so a normal value
might be displayed even in the event the output circuit (harness) is open or short-circuited.
Monitor item Display content Data monitor
Condition Reference value in
normal operation
SLCT LVR POSI A/T shift position P: P position
R: R position
N: N position
D: D position
GEAR A/T gear position 1: 1st gear
2: 2nd gear
3: 3rd gear
4: 4th gear
5: 5th gear
FR RH SENSOR
FR LH SENSOR
RR RH SENSOR
RR LH SENSOR Wheel speed Vehicle stopped 0 [km/h (MPH)]
Vehicle running (Note 1) Almost in accor-
dance with speedom-
eter display
(within ± 10 %)
ACCEL POS SIG Open/close condition of throttle valve
(linked with accelerator pedal) Accelerator pedal not depressed
(Engine stopped) 0 %
Depress accelerator pedal
(Engine stopped) 0 to 100 %
ENGINE SPEED With engine running With engine stopped 0 rpm
Engine running Almost in accor-
dance with tachome-
ter display
STR ANGLE SIG Steering angle detected by steering angle
sensor Straight-ahead Approx. 0 deg
Steering wheel turned –756 to 756 deg
YAW RATE SEN Yaw rate detected by yaw rate sensor Vehicle stopped Approx. 0 d/s
Vehicle running –100 to 100 d/s
SIDE G-SENSOR Transverse G detected by side G sensor Vehicle stopped
Approx. 0 m/s
2
Vehicle running–16.7 to 16.7 m/s2
PRESS SENSOR Brake fluid pressure detected by pressure
sensor With ignition switch turned ON and brake
pedal released Approx. 0 bar
With ignition switch turned ON and brake
pedal depressed 0 to 170 bar
BATTERY VOLT Battery voltage supplied to ABS actuator
and electric unit (control unit) Ignition switch ON 10 to 16 V
STOP LAMP SW Brake pedal operation Brake pedal depressed ON
Brake pedal not depressed OFF
OFF SW VDC OFF switch ON/OFF status VDC OFF switch ON
(When VDC OFF indicator lamp is ON) ON
VDC OFF switch OFF
(When VDC OFF indicator lamp is OFF) OFF
ABS WARN LAMP ABS warning lamp ON condition (Note 2) ABS warning lamp ON ON
ABS warning lamp OFF OFF

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS BRC-23
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MOTOR RELAY Operation status of motor and motor relay Ignition switch ON or engine running
(ABS not operated) OFF
Ignition switch ON or engine running
(ABS operated) ON
ACTUATOR RLY Actuator relay operation status Actuator (solenoid) is active
(“ACTIVE TEST” with CONSULT-II) ON
When actuator relay is inactive
(in fail-safe mode) OFF
OFF LAMP VDC OFF indicator lamp status
(Note 3) When VDC OFF indicator lamp is ON ON
When VDC OFF indicator lamp is OFF OFF
SLIP LAMP SLIP indicator lamp status
(Note 4) When SLIP indicator lamp is ON ON
When SLIP indicator lamp is OFF OFF
FR LH IN SOL
FR LH OUT SOL
FR RH IN SOL
FR RH OUT SOL
RR RH IN SOL
RR RH OUT SOL
RR LH IN SOL
RR LH OUT SOL Solenoid valve operation Actuator (solenoid) is active (“ACTIVE
TEST” with CONSULT-II) and actuator
relay is active (ignition switch ON) ON
When actuator (solenoid) is not active or
actuator relay is inactive (in fail-safe
mode) OFF
CV1
CV2
SV1
SV2 VDC/TCS switch-over valve status When actuator (switch-over valve) is
active (“ACTIVE TEST” with CONSULT-II)
and actuator relay is active (ignition
switch ON) ON
When actuator (switch-over valve) is not
active or actuator relay is inactive (in fail-
safe mode) OFF
DECEL G-SEN Longitudinal acceleration detected by decel
G sensor (Note 5) Vehicle stopped Approx. 0 G
Vehicle running -1.7 to +1.7 G
FLUID LEV SW ON/OFF status of brake fluid level switch When brake fluid level switch ON ON
When brake fluid level switch OFF OFF
VDC FAIL SIG
TCS FAIL SIG
ABS FAIL SIG
EBD FAIL SIG Fail signal status VDC fail
TCS fail
ABS fail
EBD fail ON
VDC normal
TCS normal
ABS normal
EBD normal OFF
EBD WARN LAMP Brake warning lamp on condition
(Note 6) Brake warning lamp ON ON
Brake warning lamp OFF OFF
EBD SIGNAL EBD operation EBD active ON
EBD not active OFF
ABS SIGNAL ABS operation ABS active ON
ABS not active OFF
TCS SIGNAL TCS operation TCS active ON
TCS not active OFF
VDC SIGNAL VDC operation VDC active ON
VDC not active OFF
Monitor item Display content
Data monitor
Condition Reference value in
normal operation

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS BRC-27
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FR LH IN ABS SOL
[C1120] Circuit of front LH IN ABS solenoid is open or shorted, or control line is
open or shorted to power supply or ground.
BRC-44, "
Solenoid and VDC
Change-Over Valve Circuit"
FR LH OUT ABS SOL
[C1121] Circuit of front LH OUT ABS solenoid is open or shorted, or control line
is open or shorted to power supply or ground.
FR RH IN ABS SOL
[C1122] Circuit of front RH IN ABS solenoid is open or shorted, or control line is
open or shorted to power supply or ground.
FR RH OUT ABS SOL
[C1123] Circuit of front RH OUT ABS solenoid is open or shorted, or control line
is open or shorted to power supply or ground.
RR LH IN ABS SOL
[C1124] Circuit of rear LH IN ABS solenoid is open or shorted, or control line is
open or shorted to power supply or ground.
RR LH OUT ABS SOL
[C1125] Circuit of rear LH OUT ABS solenoid is open or shorted, or control line
is open or shorted to power supply or ground.
RR RH IN ABS SOL
[C1126] Circuit of rear RH IN ABS solenoid is open or shorted, or control line is
open or shorted to power supply or ground.
RR RH OUT ABS SOL
[C1127] Circuit of rear RH OUT ABS solenoid is open or shorted, or control line
is open or shorted to power supply or ground.
CV1
[C1164] Primary side VDC switch-over solenoid valve 1 (cut valve 1) is open or
shorted, or control line is open or shorted to power supply or ground.
CV2
[C1165] Secondary side VDC switch-over solenoid valve 2 (cut valve 2) is open
or shorted, or control line is open or shorted to power supply or ground.
SV1
[C1166] Primary side VDC switch-over solenoid valve 1 (suction valve 1) is
open or shorted, or control line is open or shorted to power supply or
ground.
SV2
[C1167] Secondary side VDC switch-over solenoid valve 2 (suction valve 2) is
open or shorted, or control line is open or shorted to power supply or
ground.
ACTUATOR RLY
[C1140] (Note 3)

Actuator solenoid valve relay is ON, even if control unit sends off sig-
nal.

Actuator solenoid valve relay is OFF, even if control unit sends on
signal. BRC-45, "
Actuator Motor Cir-
cuit"
PRESS SEN CIRCUIT
[C1142] Pressure sensor signal line is open or shorted, or sensor power volt-
age is unusual, or pressure sensor is malfunctioning. BRC-39, "Pressure Sensor Cir-
cuit"
ST ANG SEN CIRCUIT
[C1143] Neutral position of steering angle sensor is dislocated, or steering
angle sensor is malfunctioning. BRC-41, "Steering Angle Sen-
sor Circuit"
ST ANG SEN SIGNAL
[C1144] Neutral position correction of steering angle sensor is not finished. BRC-6, "Adjustment of Steer-
ing Angle Sensor Neutral Posi-
tion"
YAW RATE SENSOR
[C1145] Yaw rate sensor has generated an error, or yaw rate sensor signal line
is open or shorted. BRC-42, "
Yaw Rate/Side G
Sensor (2WD Models), Yaw
Rate/Side/Decel G Sensor
(AWD Models) Circuit"
SIDE G-SEN CIRCUIT
[C1146] Side G sensor is malfunctioning, or signal line of side G sensor is open
or shorted. BRC-42, "
Yaw Rate/Side G
Sensor (2WD Models), Yaw
Rate/Side/Decel G Sensor
(AWD Models) Circuit"
BR FLUID LEVEL LOW
[C1155] Brake fluid level drops or circuit between ABS actuator and electric unit
(control unit) and brake fluid level switch is open or shorted. BRC-50, "Brake Fluid Level
Switch Circuit"
ST ANG SEN COM CIR
[C1156] CAN communication line or steering angle sensor has generated an
error. BRC-41, "
Steering Angle Sen-
sor Circuit"
BRC-52, "CAN Communication
Circuit"
Self-diagnostic item Malfunction detecting condition Check system

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS BRC-29
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Data MonitorNFS000OJ
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. After turning ignition switch OFF, perform “CONSULT-II Start Procedure”. Refer to GI-38, "CONSULT-II
Start Procedure" .
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Touch “ABS”, “DATA MONITOR” 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.
4. Return to the Monitor Item Selection screen, and touch “ECU INPUT SIGNALS”, “MAIN SIGNALS” or “SELECTION FROM MENU”. Refer to the following information.
5. When “START” is touched, the data monitor screen is displayed.
DISPLAY ITEM LIST
Item
(Unit) Data monitor item selection
Remarks
ECU INPUT
SIGNALS MAIN
SIGNALS SELECTION
FROM MENU
GEAR ××× Gear position judged by PNP switch signal is displayed.
SLCT LVR POSI ××× Shift position judged by PNP switch signal.
FR RH SENSOR
[km/h (MPH)] ××× Wheel speed calculated by front RH wheel sensor signal is
displayed.
FR LH SENSOR
[km/h (MPH)] ××× Wheel speed calculated by front LH wheel sensor signal is
displayed.
RR RH SENSOR
[km/h (MPH)] ×××
Wheel speed calculated by rear RH wheel sensor signal is
displayed.
RR LH SENSOR
[km/h (MPH)] ××× Wheel speed calculated by rear LH wheel sensor signal is
displayed.
BATTERY VOLT
(V) ××× Voltage supplied to ABS actuator and electric unit (control
unit) is displayed.
ENGINE SPEED
(rpm) ×××
Engine speed judged by CAN communication signal is dis-
played.
DECEL G-SEN
(G) (AWD models) ××× Longitudinal acceleration detected by decel G sensor is dis-
played.
OFF SW
(ON/OFF)
×× × VDC OFF switch (ON/OFF) status is displayed.
STOP LAMP SW
(ON/OFF) ×××
Stop lamp switch (ON/OFF) status is displayed.
YAW RATE SEN
(d/s) ××
– Yaw rate detected by yaw rate sensor is displayed.
ACCEL POS SIG
(%) ×
–– Throttle valve open/close status judged by CAN communica-
tion signal is displayed.
STR ANGLE SIG
(deg) ×
–– Steering angle detected by steering angle sensor is dis-
played.
SIDE G-SENSOR
(m/s
2 ) ×
– – Lateral acceleration detected by side G sensor is displayed.
PRESS SENSOR
(bar) ×
–– Brake fluid pressure detected by pressure sensor is dis-
played.
FLUID LEV SW
(ON/OFF) ×
– – Brake fluid level switch (ON/OFF) status is displayed.
ABS WARN LAMP
(ON/OFF) –
×× ABS warning lamp (ON/OFF) status is displayed.
SLIP LAMP
(ON/OFF) –
×× SLIP indicator lamp (ON/OFF) status is displayed.

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FR LH IN SOL
(ON/OFF) –
×× Front LH IN ABS solenoid (ON/OFF) status is displayed.
FR LH OUT SOL
(ON/OFF) –
×× Front LH OUT ABS solenoid (ON/OFF) status is displayed.
RR RH IN SOL
(ON/OFF) –
×× Rear RH IN ABS solenoid (ON/OFF) status is displayed.
RR RH OUT SOL
(ON/OFF) –
×× Rear RH OUT ABS solenoid (ON/OFF) status is displayed.
FR RH IN SOL
(ON/OFF) –
×× Front RH IN ABS solenoid (ON/OFF) status is displayed.
FR RH OUT SOL
(ON/OFF) –
×× Front RH OUT ABS solenoid (ON/OFF) status is displayed.
RR LH IN SOL
(ON/OFF) –
×× Rear LH IN ABS solenoid (ON/OFF) status is displayed.
RR LH OUT SOL
(ON/OFF) –
×× Rear LH OUT ABS solenoid (ON/OFF) status is displayed.
OFF LAMP
(ON/OFF) –
×× OFF Lamp (ON/OFF) status is displayed.
MOTOR RELAY
(ON/OFF) –
×× ABS motor relay signal (ON/OFF) status is displayed.
ACTUATOR RLY
(ON/OFF) –
×× ABS actuator relay signal (ON/OFF) status is displayed.
CV1
(ON/OFF) ––
× Primary side switch-over solenoid valve 1 (cut valve 1) (ON/
OFF) status is displayed.
CV2
(ON/OFF) ––
× Secondary side switch-over solenoid valve 2 (cut-valve 2)
(ON/OFF) status is displayed.
SV1
(ON/OFF) ––
× Primary side switch-over solenoid valve 1 (suction valve 1)
(ON/OFF) status is displayed.
SV2
(ON/OFF) ––
× Secondary side switch-over solenoid valve 2 (suction valve 2)
(ON/OFF) status is displayed.
VDC FAIL SIG
(ON/OFF) ––
×VDC fail signal (ON/OFF) status is displayed.
TCS FAIL SIG
(ON/OFF) ––
×TCS fail signal (ON/OFF) status is displayed.
ABS FAIL SIG
(ON/OFF) ––
×ABS fail signal (ON/OFF) status is displayed.
EBD FAIL SIG
(ON/OFF) ––
×EBD fail signal (ON/OFF) status is displayed.
EBD SIGNAL
(ON/OFF) ––
×EBD operation (ON/OFF) status is displayed.
ABS SIGNAL
(ON/OFF) ––
×ABS operation (ON/OFF) status is displayed.
TCS SIGNAL
(ON/OFF) ––
×TCS operation (ON/OFF) status is displayed.
VDC SIGNAL
(ON/OFF) ––
×VDC operation (ON/OFF) status is displayed.
EBD WARN LAMP
(ON/OFF) ––
×Brake warning lamp (ON/OFF) status is displayed. (Note)
CRANKING SIG
(ON/OFF) ––
×Cranking condition (ON/OFF) status is displayed.
Item
(Unit) Data monitor item selection
Remarks
ECU INPUT
SIGNALS MAIN
SIGNALS SELECTION
FROM MENU

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS BRC-31
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×:Applicable
–:Not applicable
Note: Serves as EBD warning lamp.
Active TestNFS000RF
CAUTION:

Do not perform active test while driving.

Make sure to completely bleed air from the brake system.

Active test can not be performed when EBD, ABS, TCS or VDC operation is malfunction.

ABS and brake warning lamps turn on during the active test.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Perform “CONSULT-II Start Procedure”. Refer to GI-38, "CONSULT-II Start Procedure" .
2. Touch “ACTIVE TEST”.
3. The test item selection screen is displayed.
4. Touch necessary test item.
5. With the “MAIN SIGNALS” display shown in reverse, touch “START”.
6. The “ACTIVE TEST” screen will be displayed, so perform the following test.
4WD FAIL REQ
(ON/OFF) ––
×AWD fail-safe signal (ON/OFF) status is displayed.
2WD/4WD
(2WD/4WD) ––
×Distinguish 2WD and AWD
Item
(Unit) Data monitor item selection
Remarks
ECU INPUT
SIGNALS MAIN
SIGNALS SELECTION
FROM MENU
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