2007 INFINITI FX35 overheating

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ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
B ENGINE
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ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
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PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 3
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” ............................................................. ..... 3
Precautions for Liquid Gasket ............................. ..... 3
REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET SEALING ..... ..... 3
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE ..... 3
PREPARATION ...................................................... ..... 5
Special Service Tools .......................................... ..... 5
Commercial Service Tools ................................... ..... 6
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS ..................... ..... 7
Troubleshooting Chart ......................................... ..... 7
COOLING SYSTEM ............................................... ..... 9
Cooling Circuit ..................................................... ..... 9
System Chart ...................................................... ... 10
ENGINE COOLANT ............................................... ....11
Inspection ............................................................ .... 11
LEVEL CHECK ................................................ .... 11
LEAK CHECK .................................................. .... 11
Changing Engine Coolant ................................... .... 11
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT ...................... .... 11
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT ..................... ... 12
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM ...................... ... 13
RADIATOR ............................................................. ... 14
Components ........................................................ ... 14
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 14
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 14
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 15
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............ ... 15
Checking Radiator Cap ....................................... ... 15
Checking Radiator ............................................... ... 16
RADIATOR (ALUMINUM TYPE) ........................... ... 17
Components ........................................................ ... 17
Disassembly and Assembly ................................ ... 17
PREPARATION ................................................ ... 17
DISASSEMBLY ................................................ ... 17
ASSEMBLY ...................................................... ... 18
INSPECTION ................................................... ... 20 COOLING FAN .......................................................
... 21
Components ........................................................ ... 21
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 21
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 21
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 21
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. ... 21
Disassembly and Assembly ................................. ... 21
DISASSEMBLY ................................................ ... 21
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ............. ... 21
ASSEMBLY ...................................................... ... 21
WATER PUMP ....................................................... ... 22
Components ........................................................ ... 22
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 22
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 22
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... ... 24
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 24
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. ... 26
WATER INLET AND THERMOSTAT ASSEMBLY . ... 27
Components ........................................................ ... 27
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 27
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 27
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... ... 28
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 28
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. ... 28
WATER OUTLET AND WATER PIPING ................ ... 29
Components ........................................................ ... 29
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 29
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 29
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 30
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. ... 30
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ... ... 31
Standard and Limit ............................................... ... 31
ENGINE COOLANT CAPACITY (APPROXI-
MATE) ............................................................... ... 31
RADIATOR ....................................................... ... 31
THERMOSTAT ................................................. ... 31

CO-2Revision: 2006 July 2007 FX35/FX45
VK45DE
PRECAUTIONS ......................................................... 32
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” .............................................................. ... 32
PREPARATION ...................................................... ... 33
Special Service Tools .......................................... ... 33
Commercial Service Tools ................................... ... 33
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS ..................... ... 34
Troubleshooting Chart ......................................... ... 34
COOLING SYSTEM ............................................... ... 36
Cooling Circuit ..................................................... ... 36
System Chart ....................................................... ... 37
ENGINE COOLANT ............................................... ... 38
Inspection ............................................................ ... 38
LEVEL CHECK ................................................. ... 38
LEAK CHECK ................................................... ... 38
Changing Engine Coolant .................................... ... 38
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT ....................... ... 38
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT ...................... ... 39
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM ...................... ... 40
RADIATOR ............................................................. ... 41
Components ........................................................ ... 41
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 41
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 41
INSTALLATION ................................................. ... 43
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. ... 43
Checking Radiator Cap ....................................... ... 43
Checking Radiator ............................................... ... 44
RADIATOR (ALUMINUM TYPE) ............................ ... 45
Components ........................................................ ... 45
Disassembly and Assembly ................................. ... 45
PREPARATION ................................................ ... 45
DISASSEMBLY ................................................ ... 45
ASSEMBLY ...................................................... ... 46
INSPECTION .................................................... ... 48 COOLING FAN .......................................................
... 49
Components (Crankshaft Driven type) ................. ... 49
Removal and Installation ...................................... ... 49
REMOVAL ......................................................... ... 49
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ..................... ... 49
INSTALLATION ................................................. ... 49
Components (Motor Driven Type) ........................ ... 50
Removal and Installation ...................................... ... 50
REMOVAL ......................................................... ... 50
INSTALLATION ................................................. ... 50
Disassembly and Assembly (Motor Driven Type) ... 50 DISASSEMBLY ................................................. ... 50
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ............. ... 50
ASSEMBLY ....................................................... ... 50
WATER PUMP ........................................................ ... 51
Components ......................................................... ... 51
Removal and Installation ...................................... ... 51
REMOVAL ......................................................... ... 51
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ..................... ... 52
INSTALLATION ................................................. ... 52
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. ... 52
THERMOSTAT AND WATER CONTROL VALVE .. ... 53
Components ......................................................... ... 53
Removal and Installation ...................................... ... 54
REMOVAL ......................................................... ... 54
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ..................... ... 54
INSTALLATION ................................................. ... 54
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. ... 55
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ... ... 56
Standard and Limit ............................................... ... 56
ENGINE COOLANT CAPACITY (APPROXI-
MATE) ............................................................... ... 56
RADIATOR ........................................................ ... 56
THERMOSTAT .................................................. ... 56
WATER CONTROL VALVE ............................... ... 56

OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS CO-7
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OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSISPFP:00012
Troubleshooting ChartNBS003JR
Symptom Check items
Cooling sys-
tem parts
malfunction Poor heat transfer
Water pump malfunction Worn or loose drive belt
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Thermostat stuck closed —
Damaged fins Dust contamination or
paper clogging
Physical damage
Clogged radiator cooling
tube Excess foreign material
(rust, dirt, sand, etc.)
Reduced air flow Cooling fan does not oper-
ate
Fan assembly —
High resistance to fan rota-
tion
Damaged fan blades
Damaged radiator shroud — — —
Improper engine coolant
mixture ratio —— —
Poor engine coolant quality — Engine coolant density —
Insufficient engine coolant Engine coolant leaks Cooling hose
Loose clamp
Cracked hose
Water pump Poor sealing
Radiator cap Loose
Poor sealing
Radiator O-ring for damage, deterio-
ration or improper fitting
Cracked radiator tank
Cracked radiator core
Reservoir tank Cracked reservoir tank
Overflowing reservoir tank Exhaust gas leaks into
cooling system Cylinder head deterioration
Cylinder head gasket dete-
rioration

CO-8
[VQ35DE]
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS
Revision: 2006 July 2007 FX35/FX45
Except cool-
ing system
parts mal-
function — Overload on engine
Abusive driving
High engine rpm under no
load
Driving in low gear for
extended time
Driving at extremely high
speed
Powertrain system mal-
function
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Installed improper size
wheels and tires
Dragging brakes
Improper ignition timing
Blocked or restricted air
flow Blocked bumper —
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Blocked radiator grille
Installed car brassiere
Mud contamination or
paper clogging
Blocked radiator —
Blocked condenser Blocked air flow
Installed large fog lamp
Symptom Check items

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[VK45DE]
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS
Revision: 2006 July 2007 FX35/FX45
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSISPFP:00012
Troubleshooting ChartNBS003KF
Symptom Check items
Cooling sys-
tem parts
malfunction Poor heat transfer
Water pump malfunction Worn or loose drive belt
—
Thermostat and water con-
trol valve stuck closed —
Damaged fins Dust contamination or
paper clogging
Physical damage
Clogged radiator cooling
tube Excess foreign material
(rust, dirt, sand, etc.)
Reduced air flow Cooling fan does not oper-
ate
Fan assembly —
High resistance to fan rota-
tion
Damaged fan blades
Damaged radiator shroud — — —
Improper engine coolant
mixture ratio —— —
Poor engine coolant quality — Engine coolant density —
Insufficient engine coolant Engine coolant leaks Cooling hose
Loose clamp
Cracked hose
Water pump Poor sealing
Radiator cap Loose
Poor sealing
Radiator O-ring for damage, deterio-
ration or improper fitting
Cracked radiator tank
Cracked radiator core
Reservoir tank Cracked reservoir tank
Overflowing reservoir tank Exhaust gas leaks into
cooling system Cylinder head deterioration
Cylinder head gasket dete-
rioration

OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS CO-35
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Except cool-
ing system
parts mal-
function — Overload on engine
Abusive driving
High engine rpm under no
load
Driving in low gear for
extended time
Driving at extremely high
speed
Powertrain system mal-
function
—
Installed improper size
wheels and tires
Dragging brakes
Improper ignition timing
Blocked or restricted air
flow Blocked bumper —
—
Blocked radiator grille
Installed car brassiere
Mud contamination or
paper clogging
Blocked radiator —
Blocked condenser Blocked air flow
Installed large fog lamp
Symptom Check items

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Revision: 2006 July 2007 FX35/FX45
DTC Confirmation Procedure ..............................
. 434
Wiring Diagram ................................................... . 435
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... . 436
Component Inspection ........................................ . 440
DTC P0455 EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM ............... . 441
On Board Diagnosis Logic .................................. . 441
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. . 442
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... . 443
DTC P0456 EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM ............... . 449
On Board Diagnosis Logic .................................. . 449
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. . 450
Overall Function Check ....................................... . 451
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... . 452
DTC P0460 FUEL LEVEL SENSOR ..................... . 459
Component Description ....................................... . 459
On Board Diagnosis Logic .................................. . 459
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. . 459
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... . 460
Removal and Installation ..................................... . 460
DTC P0461 FUEL LEVEL SENSOR ..................... . 461
Component Description ....................................... . 461
On Board Diagnosis Logic .................................. . 461
Overall Function Check ....................................... . 461
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... . 462
Removal and Installation ..................................... . 462
DTC P0462, P0463 FUEL LEVEL SENSOR ......... . 463
Component Description ....................................... . 463
On Board Diagnosis Logic .................................. . 463
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. . 463
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... . 464
Removal and Installation ..................................... . 464
DTC P0500 VSS .................................................... . 465
Description .......................................................... . 465
On Board Diagnosis Logic .................................. . 465
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. . 465
Overall Function Check ....................................... . 466
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... . 466
DTC P0506 ISC SYSTEM ...................................... . 467
Description .......................................................... . 467
On Board Diagnosis Logic .................................. . 467
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. . 467
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... . 468
DTC P0507 ISC SYSTEM ...................................... . 469
Description .......................................................... . 469
On Board Diagnosis Logic .................................. . 469
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. . 469
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... . 470
DTC P0550 PSP SENSOR .................................... . 471
Component Description ....................................... . 471
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode . 471
On Board Diagnosis Logic .................................. . 471
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. . 471
Wiring Diagram ................................................... . 472
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... . 473
Component Inspection ........................................ . 475
Removal and Installation ..................................... . 475
DTC P0603 ECM POWER SUPPLY ...................... . 476
Component Description ....................................... . 476 On Board Diagnosis Logic ...................................
.476
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. .476
Wiring Diagram .................................................... .477
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... .478
DTC P0605 ECM .................................................... .480
Component Description ....................................... .480
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... .480
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. .480
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... .481
DTC P0643 SENSOR POWER SUPPLY ............... .483
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... .483
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. .483
Wiring Diagram .................................................... .484
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... .486
DTC P0850 PNP SWITCH ..................................... .488
Component Description ....................................... .488
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode .488
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... .488
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. .488
Overall Function Check ....................................... .489
Wiring Diagram .................................................... .490
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... .491
DTC P1148, P1168 CLOSED LOOP CONTROL ... .493
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... .493
DTC P1211 TCS CONTROL UNIT ......................... .494
Description ........................................................... .494
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... .494
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. .494
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... .494
DTC P1212 TCS COMMUNICATION LINE ........... .495
Description ........................................................... .495
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... .495
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. .495
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... .495
DTC P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE ....... .496
Description ........................................................... .496
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode .497
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... .497
Overall Function Check ....................................... .498
Wiring Diagram .................................................... .500
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... .502
Main 12 Causes of Overheating .......................... .507
Component Inspection ......................................... .507
DTC P1225 TP SENSOR ....................................... .509
Component Description ....................................... .509
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... .509
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. .509
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... .510
Removal and Installation ..................................... .510
DTC P1226 TP SENSOR ....................................... .511
Component Description ....................................... .511
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... .511
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. .511
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... .512
Removal and Installation ..................................... .512
DTC P1421 COLD START CONTROL .................. .513
Description ........................................................... .513

EC-12Revision: 2006 July 2007 FX35/FX45
On Board Diagnosis Logic ...................................
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DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. 11 3 7
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... 11 3 8
DTC P0550 PSP SENSOR ..................................... 113 9
Component Description ....................................... 11 3 9
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode 11 3 9
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 11 3 9
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. 11 3 9
Wiring Diagram .................................................... 11 4 0
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... 11 4 1
Component Inspection ......................................... 11 4 3
Removal and Installation ..................................... 11 4 3
DTC P0603 ECM POWER SUPPLY ...................... 114 4
Component Description ....................................... 11 4 4
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 11 4 4
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. 11 4 4
Wiring Diagram .................................................... 11 4 5
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... 11 4 6
DTC P0605 ECM .................................................... 114 8
Component Description ....................................... 11 4 8
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 11 4 8
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. 11 4 8
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... 11 4 9
DTC P0643 SENSOR POWER SUPPLY ............... 115 1
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 11 5 1
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. 11 5 1
Wiring Diagram .................................................... 11 5 2
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... 11 5 4
DTC P0850 PNP SWITCH ..................................... 115 6
Component Description ....................................... 11 5 6
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode
11 5 6
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 11 5 6
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. 11 5 6
Overall Function Check ....................................... 11 5 7
Wiring Diagram .................................................... 11 5 8
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... 11 5 9
DTC P1140, P1145 IVT CONTROL POSITION SEN-
SOR ........................................................................ 116 1
Component Description ....................................... 11 6 1
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode 11 6 1
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 11 6 1
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. 11 6 1
Wiring Diagram .................................................... 11 6 3
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... 11 6 6
Component Inspection ......................................... 11 6 9
Removal and Installation ..................................... 11 6 9
DTC P1148, P1168 CLOSED LOOP CONTROL ... 117 0
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 11 7 0
DTC P1211 TCS CONTROL UNIT ......................... 117 1
Description ........................................................... 11 7 1
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 11 7 1
DTC Confirmation Procedure .............................. 11 7 1
Diagnostic Procedure .......................................... 11 7 1
DTC P1212 TCS COMMUNICATION LINE ........... 117 2
Description ........................................................... 11 7 2
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 11 7 2 DTC Confirmation Procedure ...............................
11 7 2
Diagnostic Procedure ........................................... 11 7 2
DTC P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE ....... 11 73
Description ........................................................... 11 7 3
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode 11 7 4
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 11 7 4
Overall Function Check ........................................ 11 7 5
Wiring Diagram .................................................... 11 7 7
Diagnostic Procedure ........................................... 11 7 9
Main 13 Causes of Overheating .......................... 11 8 3
Component Inspection ......................................... 11 8 4
DTC P1225 TP SENSOR ....................................... 11 85
Component Description ....................................... 11 8 5
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 11 8 5
DTC Confirmation Procedure ............................... 11 8 5
Diagnostic Procedure ........................................... 11 8 6
Removal and Installation ...................................... 11 8 6
DTC P1226 TP SENSOR ....................................... 11 87
Component Description ....................................... 11 8 7
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 11 8 7
DTC Confirmation Procedure ............................... 11 8 7
Diagnostic Procedure ........................................... 11 8 8
Removal and Installation ...................................... 11 8 8
DTC P1421 COLD START CONTROL ................... 11 89
Description ........................................................... 11 8 9
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 11 8 9
DTC Confirmation Procedure ............................... 11 8 9
Diagnostic Procedure ........................................... 11 8 9
DTC P1564 ICC STEERING SWITCH ................... 11 91
Component Description ....................................... 11 9 1
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode
11 9 1
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 11 9 1
DTC Confirmation Procedure ............................... 11 9 2
Wiring Diagram .................................................... 11 9 3
Diagnostic Procedure ........................................... 11 9 4
Component Inspection ......................................... 11 9 7
DTC P1564 ASCD STEERING SWITCH ............... 11 98
Component Description ....................................... 11 9 8
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode 11 9 8
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 11 9 8
DTC Confirmation Procedure ............................... 11 9 9
Wiring Diagram .................................................... 1200
Diagnostic Procedure ........................................... 1201
Component Inspection ......................................... 1204
DTC P1568 ICC FUNCTION .................................. 1205
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 1205
DTC Confirmation Procedure ............................... 1205
Diagnostic Procedure ........................................... 1205
DTC P1572 ICC BRAKE SWITCH ......................... 1206
Component Description ....................................... 1206
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode 1206
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 1206
DTC Confirmation Procedure ............................... 1207
Wiring Diagram .................................................... 1208