SYSTEM DESCRIPTION BRC-9
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
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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.
BRC-22
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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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-25
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
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Self-DiagnosisNFS000OI
DESCRIPTION
If an error is detected in the system, ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp and SLIP indicator lamp
on the combination meter turn on. In this case, perform self-diagnosis as follows:
While CONSULT-II is used, ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp, SLIP indicator lamp may be
turned on in a case of no malfunctioning.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Perform “CONSULT-II Start Procedure”. Refer to GI-38, "
CONSULT-II Start Procedure" .
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Start engine and drive at approximately 30 km/h (19 MPH) or more for approximately 1 minute.
5. After stopping vehicle, with the engine running, touch “ABS”, “SELF-DIAG RESULTS” in order on the CONSULT-II screen.
CAUTION:
If “START (NISSAN BASED VHCL)” is touched immediately after starting engine or turning on the
ignition switch, “ABS” might not be displayed in the “SELECT SYSTEM” screen. In this case,
repeat the operation from step 1. If it can not be shown after several attempts, ABS actuator and
electric unit (control unit) may have malfunctioned.
6. The self-diagnostic results are displayed. (If necessary, the self-diagnostic results can be printed out by touching “PRINT”.)
When “NO FAILURE” is displayed, check ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp and SLIP indica-
tor lamp.
7. Perform the appropriate inspection from the display item list, and repair or replace the malfunctioning component.
8. Drive the vehicle at approximately 30 km/h (19 MPH) or more for approximately 1 minute. CAUTION:
In a case that a wheel sensor is malfunctioning, ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp, SLIP
indicator lamp will turn on. If vehicle is not driven at approximately 30 km/h (19 MPH) or more for
at least approximately 1 minute after repair of the wheel sensor system, ABS warning lamp, VDC
OFF indicator lamp and SLIP indicator lamp may not turn off even if everything is normal. Check
again to make sure that there is no malfunction on other parts.
ERASE MEMORY
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Start the engine and touch “ABS”, “SELF-DIAG RESULTS”, “ERASE MEMORY” in order on the CON- SULT-II screen to erase the error memory.
CAUTION:
If the error memory is not erased, re-conduct the operation from step 4.
3. Perform self-diagnosis again, and make sure that diagnostic memory is erased.
4. Drive vehicle at 30 km/h (19 MPH) or more for approximately 1 minute as the final inspection, and make sure that the ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp and SLIP indicator lamp turn off.
NOTE:
VDC OFF switch should not stay “ON” position.
BRC-26
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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DISPLAY ITEM LIST
Self-diagnostic item Malfunction detecting condition Check system
RR RH SENSOR- 1
[C1101] Circuit of rear RH wheel sensor is open, shorted or sensor power volt-
age is unusual.
BRC-36, "
Wheel Sensor Cir-
cuit" (Note 1)
RR LH SENSOR- 1
[C1102] Circuit of rear LH wheel sensor is open, shorted or sensor power volt-
age is unusual.
FR RH SENSOR- 1
[C1103] Circuit of front RH wheel sensor is open, shorted or sensor power volt-
age is unusual.
FR LH SENSOR- 1
[C1104] Circuit of front LH wheel sensor is open, shorted or sensor power volt-
age is unusual.
RR RH SENSOR- 2
[C1105] ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) can not identify sensor
pulses, because of large gap between wheel sensor and sensor rotor.
RR LH SENSOR- 2
[C1106] ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) can not identify sensor
pulses, because of large gap between wheel sensor and sensor rotor.
FR RH SENSOR- 2
[C1107] ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) can not identify sensor
pulses, because of large gap between wheel sensor and sensor rotor.
FR LH SENSOR- 2
[C1108] ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) can not identify sensor
pulses, because of large gap between wheel sensor and sensor rotor.
ABS SENSOR
[ABNORMAL SIGNAL]
[ C 111 5 ] Wheel sensor input is malfunction.
BATTERY VOLTAGE
[ABNORMAL]
[C1109] ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) power voltage is too low. BRC-46, "
ABS Actuator and
Electric Unit (Control Unit)
Power Supply and Ground Cir-
cuit"
CONTROLLER FAILURE
[ C 111 0 ] Internal malfunction of ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)
BRC-38, "VDC/TCS/ABS Con-
trol Unit Circuit"
PUMP MOTOR
[ C 1111 ] ( N o t e 3 ) During actuator motor operation with ON, when actuator motor turns
OFF or when control line for actuator motor relay is open. BRC-45, "Actuator Motor Cir-
cuit"During actuator motor operation with OFF, when actuator motor turns
ON or when control line for relay is shorted to ground.
G - SENSOR
[C1113] (Note 4) Decel G sensor is malfunctioning, or signal line of decel G sensor is
open or shorted. BRC-42, "
Yaw Rate/Side G
Sensor (2WD Models), Yaw
Rate/Side/Decel G Sensor
(AWD Models) Circuit"
STOP LAMP SW
[ C 111 6 ] Stop lamp switch circuit is open or shorted.
BRC-48, "Stop Lamp Switch
Circuit"
BRC-28
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Note 1: After completing repairs of shorted sensor circuit, when turning ignition switch ON, ABS warning lamp turned on. Make t hat ABS
warning lamp turned off while driving vehicle at approximately 30 km/h (19 MPH) or more for approximately 1 minute according to self-
diagnosis procedure. In addition, if wheel sensor 2 is displayed for wheels, check wheel sensor circuit and also check ABS actu ator and
electric unit (control unit) power voltage.
Note 2: If multiple malfunctions are detected including CAN communication line [U1000], perform diagnosis for CAN communication line
first.
Note 3: “ACTUATOR RLY” on the CONSULT-II self-diagnostic results indicates the malfunction of actuator relay or circuit. Actuat or relay
is imbedded in ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit).
Note 4:Only AWD models. DECEL G SEN SET
[C1160] (Note 4) Neutral position correction of decel G sensor is not finished. BRC-51, "
When “DECEL G
SEN SET” Appears on Self-
diagnostic Results Display
(AWD Models)"
BRC-7, "Calibration of Decel G
Sensor (AWD Models)"
VARIANT CODING
[C1170] V coding is not functioning. ABS actuator and electric unit
(control unit) and circuit
ENGINE SIGNAL 1
[C1130] Based on the signal from ECM, ABS actuator and electric unit (control
unit) judges that engine fuel cut system is malfunctioning.
BRC-38, "
Engine System"
ENGINE SIGNAL 2
[C1131] Based on the signal from ECM, ABS actuator and electric unit (control
unit) judges that engine ETC system is malfunctioning.
ENGINE SIGNAL 3
[C1132] Based on the signal from ECM, ABS actuator and electric unit (control
unit) judges that engine CAN system is malfunctioning.
ENGINE SIGNAL 4
[C1133] Based on the signal from ECM, ABS actuator and electric unit (control
unit) judges that engine torque down system is malfunctioning.
ENGINE SIGNAL 6
[C1136] Based on the signal from ECM, ABS actuator and electric unit (control
unit) judges that engine control system is malfunctioning.
CAN COMM CIRCUIT
[U1000] When a ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) is not transmitting
or receiving CAN communication signal for 2 seconds or more. BRC-52, "
CAN Communication
Circuit" (Note 2)
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.
BRC-32
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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TEST ITEM
Solenoid Valve
NOTE:
The example shown is for the 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 item for each test item. In addition, when performing an
active test of the VDC/TCS function, select the item menu for
each test item.
For the ABS solenoid valve, touch “UP” “KEEP” “DOWN”, and
for the ABS solenoid valve (ACT), touch “UP” “ACTUATOR UP”
“ACTUATOR KEEP”, and check to make sure that all solenoid
valve (in, out) are operating as given in the table below.
*: ON for 1 to 2 seconds after the touch, and then OFF
NOTE:
If active test is performed with brake pedal depressed, pedal stroke may change. This is normal.
“TEST IS STOPPED” is displayed approximately 10 seconds after operation starts.
After “TEST IS STOPPED” is displayed, touch “BACK” and perform the test from the Step 8.
ABS Motor
Touch “ON” and “OFF” on the screen. Make sure ABS motor relay
operates as shown in table below.
NOTE:
If active test is performed with brake pedal depressed, pedal
stroke may change. This is normal.
“TEST IS STOPPED” is displayed approximately 10 seconds
after operation starts.
SFIA2097E
Operation ABS solenoid valve ABS solenoid valve (ACT)
UP KEEP DOWN UP ACTUATOR
UP ACTUATOR
KEEP
FR RH IN SOL OFF ON ON OFF OFF OFF
FR RH OUT SOL OFF OFF ON* OFF OFF OFF
CV 1 OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON
SV 1 OFF OFF OFF OFF ON* OFF
Operation ON OFF
MOTOR RELAY ON OFF
ACTUATOR RLY ON ON
SFIA0593E
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS BRC-33
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For Fast and Accurate DiagnosisNFS000NH
PRECAUTIONS FOR DIAGNOSIS
Before performing diagnosis, always read precautions. Refer to BRC-11, "How to Proceed with Diagnosis"
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If ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit), steering angle sensor, steering system parts or suspension
system parts have been replaced, or if alignment has been adjusted, be sure to adjust neutral position of
steering angle sensor before driving. Refer to BRC-6, "
Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Posi-
tion" .
After diagnosis is finished, be sure to erase memory. Refer to BRC-25, "Self-Diagnosis" .
When checking continuity and voltage between units, be sure to check for disconnection, looseness,
bend, or collapse of connector terminals. If any malfunction is found, repair or replace connector termi-
nals.
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.
To use CONSULT-II to perform self-diagnosis of ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit), active tests,
or work support, first stop work, then connect CONSULT-II and select “ABS”.
While self-diagnostic results of CONSULT-II shows malfunction, if CONSULT-II active test is performed,
an engine system error may be indicated. In this case, start engine to resume the normal screen.
VDC/TCS/ABS system electronically controls brake operation and engine output. The following symptoms
may be caused by normal operations:
Symptom Symptom description Result
Motor operation noise This is noise of motor inside ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit).
Slight noise may occur during VDC, TCS, and ABS operation.
Normal
When the vehicle speed goes over 20 km/h (12.5 MPH), motor and valves
operating noise may be heard. It happens only once after ignition switch is
ON. This is a normal status of the system operation check.
System operation check noise When engine starts, slight “click” noise may be heard from engine room.
This is normal and is part of system operation check. Normal
VDC/TCS operation
(SLIP indicator lamp blinking) TCS may activate momentarily if wheel speed changes when driving over
location where friction coefficient varies, when up/downshifting, or when
fully depressing accelerator pedal.
Normal
Cancel the VDC/TCS
function for the inspec-
tion on a chassis dyna-
mometer.
For inspection of speedometer or other instruments, press VDC OFF
switch to turn VDC/TCS function off.
When accelerator pedal is depressed on a chassis dynamometer (fixed
front-wheel type), vehicle speed will not increase. This is not normal. It is
result of TCS being activated by stationary front wheels. Warning lamp may
also illuminate to indicate “sensor system error”. This is also normal, and is
the result of the stationary front wheels being detected. To be certain,
restart engine, and drive vehicle at 30 km/h (19 MPH) or more. Make sure
warning lamp does not illuminate.
ABS operation
(Longer stopping distance) On roads with low friction coefficients, such as snowy roads or gravel
roads, vehicles with ABS may require a longer stopping distance. There-
fore, when driving on such roads, avoid overconfidence and keep speed
sufficiently low. Normal
Insufficient feeling of acceler-
ation Depending on road conditions, driver may feel that feeling of acceleration
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