2007 INFINITI FX35 engine control

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GENERAL MAINTENANCE
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UNDER THE HOOD AND VEHICLE
The maintenance items listed here should be checked periodically (e.g. each time you check the engine oil or refuel). Parking brake
Check that the pedal has the proper travel and make sure that the vehicle is
held securely on a fairly steep hill when only the parking brake is applied. PB-3
Automatic transmis-
sion "Park" mecha-
nism Check that the lock release button on the selector lever operates properly and
smoothly. On a fairly steep hill check that the vehicle is held securely with the
selector lever in the P (Park) position without applying any brakes. —
Item
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Item Reference page
Windshield washer
fluid Check that there is adequate fluid in the tank. —
Engine coolant level Check the coolant level when the engine is cold. MA-15
, MA-22
Radiator and hoses Check the front of the radiator and clean off any dirt, insects, leaves, etc., that
may have accumulated. Make sure the hoses have no cracks, deformation,
deterioration or loose connections. —
Brake fluid level Make sure that the brake fluid level is between the “MAX” and “MIN” lines on
the reservoir. MA-35

Battery Check the fluid level in each cell. It should be between the “MAX” and “MIN”
lines. Vehicles operated in high temperatures or under severe conditions
require frequent checks of the battery fluid level. SC-6, "
CHECKING
ELECTROLYTE LEVEL"
Engine drive belts
Make sure that no belt is frayed, worn, cracked or oily. MA-14, MA-22
Engine oil level Check the level on the oil level gauge after parking the vehicle on a level spot
and turning off the engine. MA-18,
MA-25
Power steering fluid
level and lines Check the level on the dipstick with the engine off. Check the lines for improper
attachment, leaks, cracks, etc. MA-37
Exhaust system
Make sure there are no loose supports, cracks or holes. If the sound of the
exhaust seems unusual or there is a smell of exhaust fumes, immediately
locate the trouble and correct it. MA-29
Underbody
The underbody is frequently exposed to corrosive substances such as those
used on icy roads or to control dust. It is very important to remove these sub-
stances, otherwise rust will form on the floor pan, frame, fuel lines and around
the exhaust system. At the end of winter, the underbody should be thoroughly
flushed with plain water, being careful to clean those areas where mud and dirt
can easily accumulate. —
Fluid leaks Check under the vehicle for fuel, oil, water or other fluid leaks after the vehicle
has been parked for a while. Water dripping from the air conditioner after use is
normal. If you should notice any leaks or gasoline fumes are evident, check for
the cause and correct it immediately. —

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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Schedule 1NLS0005Y
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary. [ ]: At the mileage intervals only
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
Section -
Page or -
Content Title
Perform at number of miles,
kilometers or months, which-
ever comes first. Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000) Months 3.75
(6) 3 7.50
(12) 6 11 . 2 5
(18) 9 15
(24) 12 18.75
(30) 15 22.5
(36) 18 26.25
(42) 21 30
(48) 24
Drive belts NOTE (1) MA-14
,
MA-
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Air cleaner filter NOTE (2) [R] MA-18,
MA-
25
EVAP vapor lines I* MA-21,
MA-
28
Fuel lines I* MA-17,
MA-
25
Fuel filter NOTE (3) -
Engine coolant NOTE (4) MA-15
,
MA-
22
Engine oil R R RRRRR R MA-18,
MA-
25
Engine oil filter [Use part No.
15208 31U00 (for VK45DE),
15208 65F00 (for VQ35DE)
or equivalent.] R R RRRRR R
MA-19
,
MA-
26
Spark plugs (PLATINUM-
TIPPED type) Replace every 105,000 miles (169,000 km). MA-20,
MA-
27
Intake & exhaust valve clear-
ance* NOTE (5) EM-93, "Valve Clear-
ance",
EM-
222, "Va l v e
Clearance"
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
Section -
Page or -
Content Title
Perform at number of miles,
kilometers or months, which-
ever comes first. Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000) Months 33.75
(54) 27 37.5
(60) 30 41.25
(66) 33 45
(72) 36 48.75
(78) 39 52.5
(84) 42 56.25
(90) 45 60
(96) 48
Drive belts NOTE (1) I* MA-14
,
MA-
22
Air cleaner filter NOTE (2) [R] MA-18,
MA-
25
EVAP vapor lines I* MA-21,
MA-
28
Fuel lines I* MA-17,
MA-
25
Fuel filter NOTE (3) -
Engine coolant NOTE (4) R* MA-15
,
MA-
22
Engine oil R R R R R R R R MA-18,
MA-
25
Engine oil filter [Use part No.
15208 31U00 (for VK45DE),
15208 65F00 (for VQ35DE)
or equivalent.] R R RRRRRR
MA-19
,
MA-
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ENGINE MAINTENANCE (VQ35DE ENGINE) MA-17
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Cool down using fan to reduce the time.

If necessary, refill radiator up to filler neck with engine coolant.
8. Refill reservoir tank to “MAX” level line with engine coolant.
9. Repeat steps 4 through 7 two or more times with radiator cap installed until engine coolant level no longer drops.
10. Check cooling system for leaks with engine running.
11. Warm up the engine, and check for sound of engine coolant flow while running engine from idle up to 3,000 rpm with heater temperature controller set at several position between “COOL” and “WARM”.

Sound may be noticeable at heater unit.
12. Repeat step 11 three times.
13. If sound is heard, bleed air from cooling system by repeating step 4 through 7 until engine coolant level no longer drops.
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM
1. Install reservoir tank, and radiator drain plug.
If water drain plugs on cylinder block are removed, close and tighten them. Refer to EM-129,
"ASSEMBLY" .
2. Remove air relief plug on heater hose.
3. Fill radiator with water until water spills from the air relief hole, then close air relief plug. Fill radiator and reservoir tank with water and reinstall radiator cap.
4. Run the engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
5. Rev engine two or three times under no-load.
6. Stop the engine and wait until it cools down.
7. Drain water from the system. Refer to CO-11, "
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT" .
8. Repeat steps 1 through 7 until clear water begins to drain from radiator.
Checking Fuel LinesNLS00066
Inspect fuel lines, filler cap and tank for improper attachment, leaks,
cracks, damage, loose connections, chafing or deterioration.
If necessary, repair or replace damaged parts. Radiator drain plug:
: 1.18 N·m (0.12 kg-m, 10 in-lb)
SBIA0445E
Air relief plug: : 1.19 N·m (0.12 kg-m, 11 in-lb)
SMA803A

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ENGINE MAINTENANCE (VK45DE ENGINE)
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When engine coolant overflows air relief hole on heater hose,
install air relief plug.
5. Install radiator cap.
6. Warm up until opening thermostat. Standard for warming-up time is approximately 10 minutes at 3,000 rpm.

Make sure thermostat opening condition by touching radiator hose (lower) to see a flow of warm water.
CAUTION:
Watch water temperature gauge so as not to overheat engine.
7. Stop engine and cool down to less than approximately 50 °C (122 °F).

Cool down using a fan to reduce the time.

If necessary, refill engine coolant up to filler neck of thermostat housing.
8. Refill reservoir tank to “MAX” level line with engine coolant.
9. Repeat steps 4 through 7 two or more times with radiator cap installed until engine coolant level no longer drops.
10. Check cooling system for leaks with engine running.
11. Warm up engine, and check for sound of engine coolant flow while running engine from idle up to 3,000 rpm with heater temperature controller set at several position between “COOL” and “WARM”.

Sound may be noticeable at heater unit.
12. Repeat step 11 three times.
13. If sound is heard, bleed air from cooling system by repeating steps 4 through 7 until engine coolant level no longer drops.
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM
1. Install reservoir tank, and radiator drain plug.
CAUTION:
Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new O-ring.
If water drain plugs on cylinder block are removed, close and tighten them. Refer to EM-253,
"ASSEMBLY" .
2. Remove air relief plug on heater hose.
3. Fill thermostat housing with water until water spills from the air relief hole, then close air relief plug. Fill thermostat housing and reservoir tank with water and reinstall radiator cap.
4. Run engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature. Reservoir tank engine coolant capacity
(At “MAX” level):
0.8 (7/8 US qt, 3/4 lmp qt)
SMA412B
Radiator drain plug:
: 1.19 N·m (0.12 kg-m, 11 in-lb)
PBIC1530E

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POWER SUPPLY, GROUND & CIRCUIT ELEMENTS
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POWER SUPPLY, GROUND & CIRCUIT ELEMENTS
POWER SUPPLY ROUTING CIRCUIT ...................... 3
Schematic ........................................................... ..... 3
Wiring Diagram — POWER — ............................ ..... 4
BATTERY POWER SUPPLY — IGNITION SW.
IN ANY POSITION ........................................... ..... 4
ACCESSORY POWER SUPPLY — IGNITION
SW. IN “ACC” OR “ON” .................................... ... 10
IGNITION POWER SUPPLY — IGNITION SW.
IN “ON” AND/OR “START” ............................... ... 12
Fuse .................................................................... ... 16
Fusible Link ......................................................... ... 16
Circuit Breaker .................................................... ... 16
IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION
MODULE ENGINE ROOM) ................................... ... 17
System Description ............................................. ... 17
SYSTEMS CONTROLLED BY IPDM E/R ........ ... 17
CAN COMMUNICATION LINE CONTROL ...... ... 17
IPDM E/R STATUS CONTROL ........................ ... 18
CAN Communication System Description ........... ... 18
CAN Communication Unit ................................... ... 18
Function of Detecting Ignition Relay Malfunction ... 18
CONSULT-II Function (IPDM E/R) ...................... ... 19
CONSULT-II INSPECTION PROCEDURE ...... ... 19
SELF-DIAG RESULTS ..................................... ... 19
DATA MONITOR .............................................. ... 19
ACTIVE TEST .................................................. ... 20
Auto Active Test .................................................. ... 21
DESCRIPTION ................................................. ... 21
OPERATION PROCEDURE ............................ ... 21
INSPECTION IN AUTO ACTIVE TEST MODE ... 22
Schematic ........................................................... ... 24
IPDM E/R Terminal Arrangement ........................ ... 25
IPDM E/R Power/Ground Circuit Inspection ....... ... 26
Inspection With CONSULT-II (Self-Diagnosis) .... ... 27
Removal and Installation of IPDM E/R ................ ... 28
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 28
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 28 GROUND ................................................................
... 29
Ground Distribution .............................................. ... 29
MAIN HARNESS .............................................. ... 29
ENGINE ROOM HARNESS ............................. ... 32
ENGINE HARNESS/VK ENGINE MODELS ..... ... 35
ENGINE HARNESS/VQ ENGINE MODELS .... ... 36
ENGINE CONTROL HARNESS/VK ENGINE
MODELS .......................................................... ... 37
ENGINE CONTROL HARNESS/VQ ENGINE
MODELS .......................................................... ... 38
BODY HARNESS ............................................. ... 39
BODY NO. 2 HARNESS .................................. ... 41
ROOM LAMP HARNESS ................................. ... 42
HARNESS .............................................................. ... 43
Harness Layout ................................................... ... 43
HOW TO READ HARNESS LAYOUT .............. ... 43
OUTLINE .......................................................... ... 44
MAIN HARNESS .............................................. ... 45
ENGINE ROOM HARNESS ............................. ... 48
ENGINE HARNESS/VK ENGINE MODELS ..... ... 51
ENGINE HARNESS/VQ ENGINE MODELS .... ... 52
ENGINE CONTROL HARNESS/VK ENGINE
MODELS .......................................................... ... 53
ENGINE CONTROL HARNESS/VQ ENGINE
MODELS .......................................................... ... 55
BODY HARNESS ............................................. ... 57
BODY NO. 2 HARNESS .................................. ... 59
ROOM LAMP HARNESS ................................. ... 60
FRONT DOOR HARNESS ............................... ... 61
REAR DOOR HARNESS ................................. ... 62
BACK DOOR HARNESS ................................. ... 63
Wiring Diagram Codes (Cell Codes) ................... ... 64
ELECTRICAL UNITS LOCATION ......................... ... 67
Electrical Units Location ...................................... ... 67
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ............................... ... 67
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT ...................... ... 68
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT ........................... ... 70
HARNESS CONNECTOR ...................................... ... 71
Description ........................................................... ... 71
HARNESS CONNECTOR (TAB-LOCKING

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IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE ROOM)
PFP:284B7
System DescriptionNKS003GB

IPDM E/R (Intelligent Power Distribution Module Engine Room) integrates the relay box and fuse block
which were originally placed in engine compartment. It controls integrated relay via IPDM E/R control cir-
cuit.

IPDM E/R-integrated control circuit performs ON-OFF operation of relay, CAN communication control, oil
pressure switch signal, and hood switch signal reception, etc.

It controls operation of each electrical part via ECM, BCM and CAN communication lines.
CAUTION:
None of the IPDM E/R-integrated relays can be removed.
SYSTEMS CONTROLLED BY IPDM E/R
IPDM E/R receives a request signal from each control unit with CAN communication. It controls each system.
CAN COMMUNICATION LINE CONTROL
With CAN communication, by connecting each control unit using two communication lines (CAN L line, CAN H
line), it is possible to transmit maximum amount of information with minimum wiring. Each control unit can
transmit and receive data, and reads necessary information only.
Fail- Safe Control

When CAN communication with other control units is impossible, IPDM E/R performs fail-safe control.
After CAN communication recovers normally, it also returns to normal control.

Operation of control parts by IPDM E/R during fail-safe mode is as follows:
Control system Transmit control unit Control part
Lamp control BCM

Headlamps (HI, LO)

Front fog lamps

Parking, license plate, side marker and tail lamps
Wiper control BCM Front wipers
Rear window defogger control BCM Rear window defogger
A/C compressor control ECM A/C compressor (magnet clutch)
Cooling fan control ECM Cooling fan
Horn control BCM Horn
Controlled system Fail-safe mode
Headlamp

With the ignition switch ON, the headlamp (low) is ON.

With the ignition switch OFF, the headlamp (low) is OFF.
Parking, license plate side marker and
tail lamps

With the ignition switch ON, the parking, license plate, side marker and tail lamps is ON.

With the ignition switch OFF, the parking, license plate, side marker and tail lamps is OFF.
Cooling fan

With the ignition switch ON, the cooling fan HI operates.

With the ignition switch OFF, the cooling fan stops.
Front wiper Until the ignition switch is turned OFF, the front wiper LO and HI remains in the same status
it was in just before fail-safe control was initiated.
Rear window defogger Rear window defogger relay OFF
A/C compressor A/C compressor OFF
Front fog lamps Front fog lamp relay OFF

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IPDM E/R STATUS CONTROL
In order to save power, IPDM E/R switches status by itself based on each operating condition.
1. CAN communication status

CAN communication is normally performed with other control units.

Individual unit control by IPDM E/R is normally performed.

When sleep request signal is received from BCM, mode is switched to sleep waiting status.
2. Sleep waiting status

Process to stop CAN communication is activated.

All systems controlled by IPDM E/R are stopped. When 3 seconds have elapsed after CAN communi-
cation with other control units is stopped, mode switches to sleep status.
3. Sleep status

IPDM E/R operates in low power mode.

CAN communication is stopped.

When a change in CAN communication line is detected, mode switches to CAN communication status.

When a change hood switch or ignition switch signal is detected, mode switches to CAN communica-
tion status.
CAN Communication System DescriptionNKS003GC
CAN (Controller Area Network) is a serial communication line for real time application. It is an on-vehicle mul-
tiplex communication line with high data communication speed and excellent error detection ability. Modern
vehicles are equipped with many electronic control units and each control unit shares information and links
with other control units during operation (not independent). In CAN communication, control units are con-
nected with 2 communication lines (CAN H line, CAN L line) allowing a high rate of information transmission
with less wiring. Each control unit transmits/receives data but selectively reads required data only.
CAN Communication UnitNKS003GD
Refer to LAN-49, "CAN System Specification Chart" .
Function of Detecting Ignition Relay MalfunctionNKS003GE

When contact point of integrated ignition relay is stuck and cannot be turned OFF, IPDM E/R turns ON
parking, license plate, side marker and tail lamps for 10 minutes to indicate ignition relay malfunction.

When a state of ignition relay having built-in does not agree with a state of ignition switch signal input by a
CAN communication from BCM, IPDM E/R lets tail lamp relay operate.
NOTE:
When the ignition switch is turned ON, the tail lamps are OFF. Ignition switch signal Ignition relay status Tail lamp relay
ON ON —
OFF OFF — ON OFF —
OFF ON ON (10 minutes)

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CONSULT-II Function (IPDM E/R)NKS003GF
CONSULT-II can display each diagnostic item using the diagnostic test mode shown following.
CONSULT-II INSPECTION PROCEDURE
Refer to GI-38, "CONSULT-II Start 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.
SELF-DIAG RESULTS
Operation Procedure
1. Touch “SELF-DIAG RESULTS” on “SELECT DIAG MODE” screen.
2. Check display content in self-diagnostic results.
Display Item List
NOTE:
The details for display of the period are as follows:

CRNT: Error currently detected with IPDM E/R.

PAST: Error detected in the past and memorized with IPDM E/R.
DATA MONITOR
Operation Procedure
1. Touch “DATA MONITOR” on “SELECT MONITOR ITEM ” screen.
2. Touch “ALL SIGNALS”, “MAIN SIGNALS” or “SELECTION FROM MENU” on the “DATA MONITOR” screen.
3. Touch the required monitoring item on “SELECTION FROM MENU”. In “ALL SIGNALS”, all items are monitored. In “MAIN SIGNALS”, predetermined items are monitored.
4. Touch “START”.
5. Touch “RECORD” while monitoring to record the status of the item being monitored. To stop recording, touch “STOP”.
Inspection Item, Diagnosis Mode Description
SELF-DIAG RESULTS The IPDM E/R performs diagnosis of the CAN communication and self-diagnosis.
DATA MONITOR The input/output data of the IPDM E/R is displayed in real time.
CAN DIAG SUPPORT MNTR The result of transmit/receive diagnosis of CAN communication can be read.
ACTIVE TEST The IPDM E/R sends a drive signal to electronic components to check their operation.
Display Items CONSULT-II
display code Malfunction detecting condition TIME
Possible causes
CRNT PAST
NO DTC IS
DETECTED.FURTHER
TESTING MAY BE
REQUIRED. —————
CAN COMM CIRCUIT U1000

If CAN communication reception/transmission
data has a malfunction, or if any of the control
units malfunction, data reception/transmission
cannot be confirmed.

When the data in CAN communication is not
received before the specified time ××
Any of or several items
below have errors.

TRANSMIT DIAG

ECM

BCM/SEC
ALL SIGNALS All items will be monitored.
MAIN SIGNALS Monitor the predetermined item.
SELECTION FROM MENU Select any item for monitoring.