2007 INFINITI M35 ignition coil

PRECAUTIONS
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PrecautionNBS004RZ

Always use a 12 volt battery as power source.

Do not attempt to disconnect battery cables while engine is
running.

Before connecting or disconnecting the ECM harness con-
nector, turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect negative
battery cable. Failure to do so may damage the ECM
because battery voltage is applied to ECM even if ignition
switch is turned OFF.

Before removing parts, turn ignition switch OFF and then
disconnect negative battery cable.

Do not disassemble ECM.

If a battery cable is disconnected, the memory will return to
the ECM value.
The ECM will now start to self-control at its initial value.
Engine operation can vary slightly when the terminal is dis-
connected. However, this is not an indication of a malfunc-
tion. Do not replace parts because of a slight variation.

If the battery is disconnected, the following emission-
related diagnostic information will be lost within 24 hours.
–Diagnostic trouble codes
–1st trip diagnostic trouble codes
–Freeze frame data
–1st trip freeze frame data
–System readiness test (SRT) codes
–Test values

When connecting ECM harness connector, fasten (B) it
securely with a lever (2) as far as it will go as shown in the
figure.
–ECM (1)
–Loosen (A)

When connecting or disconnecting pin connectors into or
from ECM, take care not to damage pin terminals (bend or
break).
Make sure that there are not any bends or breaks on ECM
pin terminal, when connecting pin connectors.

Securely connect ECM harness connectors.
A poor connection can cause an extremely high (surge)
voltage to develop in coil and condenser, thus resulting in
damage to ICs.

Keep engine control system harness at least 10 cm (4 in)
away from adjacent harness, to prevent engine control sys-
tem malfunctions due to receiving external noise, degraded
operation of ICs, etc.

Keep engine control system parts and harness dry.
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BASIC SERVICE PROCEDURE
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Method A
1. Attach timing light to loop wire as shown.
2. Check ignition timing.
Method B
1. Remove No. 1 ignition coil.
2. Connect No. 1 ignition coil and No. 1 spark plug with suitable
high-tension wire as shown, and attach timing light clamp to this
wire.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Engine Control Component Parts LocationNBS004T2
1. IPDM E/R 2. ICC brake hold relay
(ICC models only)3. Battery current sensor
4. Cooling fan relay 5. Power steering pressure sensor 6. Refrigerant pressure sensor
7. Intake valve timing control solenoid
valve (bank 1)8. Cooling fan motor-2 9. Cooling fan control module
10. Intake valve timing control solenoid
valve (bank 2)11. Cooling fan motor-1 12. Mass air flow sensor
(with built in intake air temperature
sensor)
13. Ignition coil (with power transistor)
and spark plug (bank 2)14. Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)
(Bank 2)15. Electric throttle control actuator
(with built in throttle position sensor,
throttle control motor)
16. Fuel injector (bank 2) 17. Knock sensor 18. Fuel injector (bank 1)
19. EVAP canister purge volume con-
trol solenoid valve20. Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)
(Bank 1)21. Engine coolant temperature sensor
22. Ignition coil (with power transistor)
and spark plug (bank 1)23. EVAP service port
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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: Vehicle front
1. Power steering pressure sensor 2. Intake valve timing control solenoid
valve3. Ignition coil harness connector
(Bank 1)
4. Ignition coil harness connector
(Bank 2)5. Intake valve timing control solenoid
valve6. EVAP service port
7. EVAP canister purge volume con-
trol solenoid valve
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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ACTIVE TEST MODE
Test Item
TEST ITEM CONDITION JUDGEMENT CHECK ITEM (REMEDY)
FUEL INJEC-
TION

Engine: Return to the original
trouble condition

Change the amount of fuel injec-
tion using CONSULT-II.If trouble symptom disappears, see
CHECK ITEM.

Harness and connectors

Fuel injector

Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1
IGNITION TIM-
ING

Engine: Return to the original
trouble condition

Timing light: Set

Retard the ignition timing using
CONSULT-II.If trouble symptom disappears, see
CHECK ITEM.

Perform Idle Air Volume Learning.
POWER BAL-
ANCE

Engine: After warming up, idle
the engine.

A/C switch OFF

Selector lever: P or N

Cut off each injector signal one at
a time using CONSULT-II.Engine runs rough or dies.

Harness and connectors

Compression

Fuel injector

Power transistor

Spark plug

Ignition coil
ENG COOLANT
TEMP

Engine: Return to the original
trouble condition

Change the engine coolant tem-
perature using CONSULT-II.If trouble symptom disappears, see
CHECK ITEM.

Harness and connectors

Engine coolant temperature sen-
sor

Fuel injector
FUEL PUMP
RELAY

Ignition switch: ON (Engine
stopped)

Turn the fuel pump relay ”ON”
and ”OFF” using CONSULT-II
and listen to operating sound.Fuel pump relay makes the operat-
ing sound.
Harness and connectors

Fuel pump relay
PURG VOL
CONT/V

Engine: After warming up, run
engine at 1,500 rpm.

Change the EVAP canister purge
volume control solenoid valve
opening percent using CON-
SULT-II.Engine speed changes according to
the opening percent.
Harness and connectors

Solenoid valve
FUEL/T TEMP
SEN

Change the fuel tank temperature using CONSULT-II.
VENT CON-
TROL/V

Ignition switch: ON (Engine
stopped)

Turn solenoid valve ”ON” and
”OFF” with the CONSULT-II and
listen to operating sound.Solenoid valve makes an operating
sound.
Harness and connectors

Solenoid valve
FPCM

Engine: Returns to the original
trouble condition

Select “LOW” and “HI” with CON-
SULT-II.If trouble symptom disappears, see
CHECK ITEM.

Harness and connectors

FPCM
V/T ASSIGN
ANGLE

Engine: Return to the original
trouble condition

Change intake valve timing using
CONSULT-II.If trouble symptom disappears, see
CHECK ITEM.

Harness and connectors

Intake valve timing control sole-
noid valve

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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - SPECIFICATION VALUE
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10. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
1. Check the following.
–Ignition coil and its circuit (Refer to EC-691, "IGNITION SIGNAL" .)
–Fuel injector and its circuit (Refer to EC-669, "FUEL INJECTOR" .)
–Intake air leakage
–Low compression pressure (Refer to EM-102, "CHECKING COMPRESSION PRESSURE" .)
2. If NG, repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
If OK, replace fuel injector. (It may be caused by leakage from fuel injector or clogging.)
>> GO TO 11.
11 . CHECK “A/F ALPHA-B1”, “A/F ALPHA-B2”
1. Start engine.
2. Select “A/F ALPHA-B1”, “A/F ALPHA-B2” in “DATA MONITOR (SPEC)” mode, and make sure that the
each indication is within the SP value.
OK or NG
OK >>INSPECTION END
NG >> GO TO 12.
12. CHECK A/F SENSOR 1 FUNCTION
Perform all DTC Confirmation Procedure related with A/F sensor 1.

For DTC P0130, P0150, refer to EC-234, "DTC Confirmation Procedure" .

For DTC P0131, P0151, refer to EC-244, "DTC Confirmation Procedure" .

For DTC P0132, P0152, refer to EC-253, "DTC Confirmation Procedure" .

For DTC P0133, P0153, refer to EC-263, "DTC Confirmation Procedure" .

For DTC P2A00, P2A03, refer to EC-646, "DTC Confirmation Procedure" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 15.
NG >> GO TO 13.
13. CHECK A/F SENSOR 1 CIRCUIT
Perform Diagnostic Procedure according to corresponding DTC.
>> GO TO 14.
14. CHECK “A/F ALPHA-B1”, “A/F ALPHA-B2”
1. Start engine.
2. Select “A/F ALPHA-B1”, “A/F ALPHA-B2” in “DATA MONITOR (SPEC)” mode, and make sure that the
each indication is within the SP value.
OK or NG
OK >>INSPECTION END
NG >> GO TO 15.
15. DISCONNECT AND RECONNECT ECM HARNESS CONNECTOR
1. Stop the engine.
2. Disconnect ECM harness connector. Check pin terminal and connector for damage, and then reconnect it.
>> GO TO 16.

DTC P0171, P0174 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM FUNCTION
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9. CHECK FUNCTION OF FUEL INJECTOR-II
Provide battery voltage between the following terminals, and then
interrupt it. Listen to each fuel injector operating sound.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 10.
NG >> Perform trouble diagnosis for FUEL INJECTOR, refer to EC-669, "
FUEL INJECTOR" .
10. CHECK FUEL INJECTOR
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Confirm that the engine is cooled down and there are no fire hazards near the vehicle.
3. Reconnect all harness connectors disconnected.
4. Disconnect all fuel injector harness connectors.
5. Remove fuel tube assembly. Refer to EM-47, "
FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBE" .
Keep fuel hose and all fuel injectors connected to fuel tube.
6. For DTC P0171, reconnect fuel injector harness connectors on bank 1.
For DTC P0174, reconnect fuel injector harness connectors on bank 2.
7. Disconnect all ignition coil harness connectors.
8. Prepare pans or saucers under each fuel injector.
9. Crank engine for about 3 seconds.
For DTC P0171, make sure that fuel sprays out from fuel injec-
tors on bank 1.
For DTC P0174, make sure that fuel sprays out from fuel injec-
tors on bank 2.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 11.
NG >> Replace fuel injectors from which fuel does not spray
out. Always replace O-ring with new ones.
11 . CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to EC-153, "
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT" .
>>INSPECTION END
CylinderHarness connector F221 terminal
(+) (–)
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Operating sound should exist.
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Fuel should be sprayed evenly for each fuel injector.
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DTC P0172, P0175 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM FUNCTION
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9. CHECK FUNCTION OF FULE INJECTOR-II
Provide battery voltage between the following terminals, and then
interrupt it. Listen to each fuel injector operating sound.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 10.
NG >> Perform trouble diagnosis for FUEL INJECTOR, refer to EC-669, "
FUEL INJECTOR" .
10. CHECK FUEL INJECTOR
1. Remove fuel injector assembly. Refer to EM-47, "
FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBE" .
Keep fuel hose and all fuel injectors connected to fuel tube.
2. Confirm that the engine is cooled down and there are no fire hazards near the vehicle.
3. Reconnect all harness connectors disconnected.
4. Disconnect all fuel injector harness connectors.
5. Disconnect all ignition coil harness connectors.
6. Prepare pans or saucers under each fuel injectors.
7. Crank engine for about 3 seconds.
Make sure fuel does not drip from fuel injector.
OK or NG
OK (Does not drip.)>>GO TO 11.
NG (Drips.)>>Replace the fuel injectors from which fuel is dripping. Always replace O-ring with new one.
11 . CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to EC-153, "
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT" .
>>INSPECTION END
CylinderHarness connector F221 terminal
(+) (–)
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Operating sound should exist.
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