2007 INFINITI M35 warning

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
BRC-7
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SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONPFP:00000
System DiagramNFS000Q5
FunctionsNFS000Q6
ABS

Anti-Lock Brake System is a function that detects wheel revolution while braking, electronically controls
braking force, and prevents wheel locking during sudden braking. It improves handling stability and
maneuverability for avoiding obstacles.

Electrical system diagnosis by CONSULT-II is available.
EBD

Electronic Brake force Distribution is a following function. ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)
detects subtle slippages between the front and rear wheels during braking. Then it electronically controls
the rear braking force (brake fluid pressure) to reducing and reduces rear wheel slippage. Accordingly it
improves vehicle stability.

Electrical system diagnosis by CONSULT-II is available.
1. Electric line 2. Brake hydraulic line 3. ECM
4. TCM 5. Steering angle sensor 6. Warning lamp, indicator lamp
(combination meter)
7. AWD control unit
(AWD models)8. ICC sensor integrated unit
(with ICC)9. RAS control unit
(with RAS)
10. Injector operation signal 11. CAN communication 12. Front RH wheel sensor
13. Front LH wheel sensor 14. Master cylinder 15. ABS actuator and electric unit (con-
trol unit)
16. VDC OFF switch 17. Yaw rate/side G sensor 18. Rear RH wheel sensor
19. Rear LH wheel sensor
SFIA2722J

BRC-8
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
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TCS

Traction Control System is a function that electronically controls engine torque, brake fluid pressure and
A/T gear position to ensure the optimum slippage ratio at drive wheels by computing wheel speed signals
from 4 wheel sensors. When ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) detects a spin at drive wheels
(rear wheels), it compares wheel speed signals from all 4 wheels. At this time, LH and RH rear brake fluid
pressure are controlled, while fuel being cut to engine and throttle valve being closed to reduce engine
torque by the control unit. Further more, throttle position is continuously controlled to ensure the optimum
engine torque at all times.

During TCS operation, it informs driver of system operation by flashing SLIP indicator lamp.

Electrical system diagnosis by CONSULT-II is available.
VDC

Vehicle Dynamics Control system detects driver's steering operation amount and brake pedal travel from
steering angle sensor and pressure sensor. Using information from yaw rate/side G sensor and wheel
sensor, VDC judges driving condition (conditions of under steer and over steer) to improve vehicle driving
stability by controlling brake application to 4 wheels and engine output.

During VDC operation, it informs driver of system operation by flashing SLIP indicator lamp.

Electrical system diagnosis by CONSULT-II is available.
ECD
Receives deceleration degree commandment value signal from ICC sensor integrated unit, and controls brake
fluid pressure with the motor [built-in ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)].
Operation That Is Not "System Error" NFS000Q7
ABS

When starting engine or just after starting vehicle, brake pedal may vibrate or the motor operating sound
may be heard from engine room. This is a normal states of the operation check.

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

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

Depending on road circumstances, driver may have a sluggish feel. This is normal, because optimum
traction has highest priority under TCS operation.

When vehicle is passing through a road where surface friction varies, downshifting or depressing acceler-
ator pedal fully may activate TCS temporarily.
VDC

During VDC operation, body and brake pedal lightly vibrate and mechanical sounds may be heard. This is
normal.

If vehicle is rotated on turn table, or rolled and rocked on ship, ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator
lamp, and SLIP indicator lamp may turn on. In this case, start engine on normal road again. If ABS warn-
ing lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp, and SLIP indicator lamp turn off after restart, it is normal.

When starting TCS or VDC under rapid acceleration or hard turn, operating sound by brake pedal is gen-
erated. However, this is not malfunction. This is because TCS and VDC are functioning normally.

VDC may not operate normally or ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp and SLIP indicator lamp
may turn on when driving special roads with extremely steep slant (banks on circuit road and so on.) How-
ever, it is not malfunction when returning to a normal state after restarting the engine. In that case, be sure
to erase the memory of self-diagnosis. Refer to BRC-24, "
ERASE MEMORY" .

Yaw rate /side G sensor malfunction may occur under hard turn like spin turn, rapid acceleration turn, drift
run, etc., when VDC function is OFF (VDC OFF switch is turned on). It is not malfunction if it is possible to
return to a normal position after restarting engine. Then erase the memory of self-diagnosis. Refer to
BRC-24, "
ERASE MEMORY" .

VDC OFF indicator lamp and SLIP indicator lamp may simultaneously turn on when low tire pressure
warning lamp turns on. This is not a VDC system error but results from characteristic change of tires.

BRC-10
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSISPFP:00004
Fail-Safe FunctionNFS000Q8
ABS, EBD SYSTEM
In the event there is a malfunction with the electrical system, the ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp,
and SLIP indicator lamp will turn on when it is the ABS that is malfunctioning, and the brake warning lamp,
ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp, and SLIP indicator lamp will turn on when it is the EBD that is
malfunctioning. At the same time, the VDC/TCS/ABS will be put in one of the following states by the fail-safe
function.

When the ABS malfunctions, only the EBD operates. The condition is the same as that of models without
VDC/TCS/ABS.
NOTE:
ABS self-diagnosis sound may be heard. This is normal condition because a self-diagnosis for “Ignition
switch ON” and “The first starting” are being performed.

When the EBD malfunctions, the EBD and ABS will not operate. The condition is the same as that of mod-
els without VDC/TCS/ABS and EBD.
VDC/TCS
In case of VDC/TCS system malfunction, the VDC OFF indicator lamp and SLIP indicator lamp or only VDC
OFF indicator lamp are turned on, and the condition of the vehicle is the same as the condition of vehicles
without VDC/TCS equipment. In case of electrical malfunction with the VDC/TCS system, the ABS control
continues to operate normally even though VDC/TCS does not operate.
CAUTION:
If the Fail-Safe function is activated, then perform self-diagnosis for VDC/TCS/ABS control system.
How to Perform Trouble DiagnosesNFS000QB
BASIC CONCEPT

The most important point to perform trouble 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,
they will be necessary to check symptom by driving vehicle with
customer.
CAUTION:
Customers are not professionals. Do not assume “maybe
customer 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 diagnostic, make sure to perform “ERASE MEMORY”.
Refer to BRC-24, "
ERASE MEMORY" .

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

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
BRC-13
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Component Parts LocationNFS000QC
1. Front wheel sensor 2. ABS actuator and electric unit (con-
trol unit)3. Warning lamp, Indicator lamp
(Combination meter)
4. VDC OFF switch 5. Steering angle sensor 6. Rear wheel sensor
7. Yaw rate/side G sensor
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BRC-22
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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FLUID LEV SW Brake fluid level switchBrake fluid level switch ON ON
Brake fluid level switch OFF OFF
PARK BRAKE SW Parking brake switchParking brake switch is active ON
Parking brake switch is inactive OFF
FR RH IN SOL
FR RH OUT SOL
FR LH IN SOL
FR LH OUT SOL
RR RH IN SOL
RR RH OUT SOL
RR LH IN SOL
RR LH OUT SOLOperation status of all solenoid valve Actuator (solenoid valve) is active
(“ACTIVE TEST” with CONSULT-II) or
actuator relay is inactive (in fail-safe
mode)ON
When the actuator (solenoid valve) is not
active and actuator relay is active (igni-
tion switch ON)OFF
MOTOR RELAY Motor and motor relay operationWhen the motor relay and motor are
operatingON
When the motor relay and motor are not
operatingOFF
ACTUATOR RLY
(Note 3)Actuator relay operationWhen the actuator relay is operating ON
When the actuator relay is not operating OFF
ABS WARN LAMPABS warning lamp
(Note 4)When ABS warning lamp is ON ON
When ABS warning lamp is OFF OFF
OFF LAMPVDC OFF indicator lamp
(Note 4)When VDC OFF indicator lamp is ON ON
When VDC OFF indicator lamp is OFF OFF
SLIP LAMPSLIP indicator lamp
(Note 4)When SLIP indicator lamp is ON ON
When SLIP indicator lamp is OFF OFF
4WD FAIL REQ
(Note 2)AWD control unit fail-safe signal When AWD control unit is fail-safe mode ON
When AWD control unit is normal OFF
SNOW MODE SW Snow mode switchWhen snow mode switch is ON ON
When snow mode switch is OFF OFF
BST OPER SIG Not applied but displayed — OFF
M-MODE SIG Manual mode operationWhen the manual mode is active ON
When the manual mode is inactive OFF
EBD SIGNAL EBD operationEBD is active ON
EBD is inactive OFF
ABS SIGNAL ABS operationABS is active ON
ABS is inactive OFF
TCS SIGNAL TCS operationTCS is active ON
TCS is inactive OFF
VDC SIGNAL VDC operationVDC is active ON
VDC is inactive OFF
EBD FAIL SIG EBD fail-safe signalIn EBD fail-safe ON
EBD is normal OFF
ABS FAIL SIG ABS fail-safe signalIn ABS fail-safe ON
ABS is normal OFF
TCS FAIL SIG TCS fail-safe signalIn TCS fail-safe ON
TCS is normal OFF Monitor item Display contentData monitor
ConditionReference value in nor-
mal operation

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Note 1: Confirm tire pressure is normal.
Note 2: Only AWD models.
Note 3: A brief moment of ON/OFF condition occurs every 20 seconds after ignition switch turned ON. This is not malfunction because it
is an operation for checking.
Note 4: On and off timing for warning lamp and indicator lamp. Refer to BRC-33, "
ON and OFF Timing for Warning Lamp and Indicator
Lamp" .
CONSULT-II Functions (ABS)NFS000QF
CONSULT-II MAIN FUNCTION
CONSULT-II can display each diagnostic item using the diagnostic test modes shown following.
CONSULT-II SETTING PROCEDURE
Refer to GI-38, "CONSULT-II Start Procedure" .
VDC FAIL SIG VDC fail-safe signalIn VDC fail-safe ON
VDC is normal OFF
CRANKING SIG Crank operationCrank is active ON
Crank is inactive OFF
USV[FR-RL]
USV[FL-RR]
HSV[FR-RL]
HSV[FL-RR]
(Note 3)VDC switch-over valveWhen actuator (switch-over valve) is
active (“ACTIVE TEST” with CONSULT-
II) or actuator relay is inactive (when in
fail-safe mode)ON
When actuator (switch-over valve) is not
active and actuator relay is active (igni-
tion switch ON)OFF
V/R OUTPUT
(Note 3)Solenoid valve relay activatedWhen the solenoid valve relay is active ON
When the solenoid valve relay is not
active (in the fail-safe mode)OFF
M/R OUTPUT Actuator motor and motor relay activatedWhen the actuator motor and motor relay
are active (“ACTIVE TEST” with CON-
SULT-II)ON
When the actuator motor and motor relay
are inactiveOFF Monitor item Display contentData monitor
ConditionReference value in nor-
mal operation
Diagnostic test mode Function Reference
WORK SUPPORTThis mode enables a technician to adjust some devices faster and
more accurately by following the indications on CONSULT-II.BRC-6, "
Adjustment of Steer-
ing Angle Sensor Neutral
Position"
SELF-DIAG RESULTS Self-diagnostic results can be read and erased quickly.BRC-24, "Self-Diagnosis"
DATA MONITORInput/Output data in the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)
can be read.BRC-28, "Data Monitor"
CAN DIAG SUPPORT MNTRThe results of transmit/receive diagnosis of communication can be
read.LAN-44, "CAN Diagnostic
Support Monitor"
ACTIVE TESTDiagnostic Test Mode in which CONSULT-II drives some actuators
apart from the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) and also
shifts some parameters in a specified range.BRC-30, "Active Test"
FUNCTION TESTPerformed by CONSULT-II instead of a technician to determine
whether each system is “OK” or “NG”.—
ECU PART NUMBER ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) part number can be read. —

BRC-24
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Self-DiagnosisNFS000QG
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Perform “CONSULT-II Starting Procedure”. Refer to GI-38, "
CONSULT-II Start Procedure" .
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Start engine and drive vehicle at 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.
6. The self-diagnostic results are displayed. (Touch “PRINT” to print out self-diagnostic results, if necessary.)

Check ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp and SLIP indicator lamp if “NO FAILURE” is dis-
played. Refer to BRC-50, "
Warning Lamp and Indicator Lamp Circuit" .
7. Perform the appropriate inspection from display item list, and repair or replace the malfunctioning compo-
nent.Refer to BRC-25, "
DISPLAY ITEM LIST" .
8. Start engine and drive vehicle at 30 km/h (19 MPH) or more for approximately 1 minute.
CAUTION:
When the wheel sensor malfunctions, after inspecting the wheel sensor system, the ABS warning
lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp, SLIP indicator lamp and brake warning lamp will not turn off even
when the system is normal unless the vehicle is driving at approximately 30 km/h (19 MPH) or
more for approximately 1 minute.
ERASE MEMORY
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Start engine and touch “ABS”, “SELF-DIAG RESULTS”, “ERASE MEMORY” in order on the CONSULT-II
screen to erase the diagnostic memory.
If “ABS” is not indicated, go to GI-39, "
CONSULT-II Data Link Connector (DLC) Circuit" .
CAUTION:
If the diagnostic memory is not erased, re-perform 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, SLIP indicator lamp and brake warning lamp
turn off.
NOTE:

Brake warning lamp will turn on in case of parking brake operation (when switch is ON) or of brake fluid
level switch operation (when brake fluid is insufficient).

VDC OFF switch should not stay "ON" position.

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Note 1: After completing repairs of shorted sensor circuit, when ignition switch is turned ON, ABS warning lamp turns on. Make sure that
ABS warning lamp turns off while driving vehicle at 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 control unit power voltage.
Note 2: When malfunctions are detected in several systems, including CAN communication circuit [U1000], troubleshoot CAN communi-
cation circuit. Refer to BRC-48, "
CAN Communication Circuit" . C1155 BR FLUID LEVEL LOWBrake fluid level is low or communication line between the ABS actuator
and electric unit (control unit) and brake fluid level switch is open or
shorted. BRC-46, "
Brake
Fluid Level
Switch Circuit"
C1156 ST ANG SEN COM CIR CAN communication circuit or steering angle sensor is malfunctioning.BRC-48, "
CAN
Communication
Circuit"
C1170 VARIANT CODING In a case where VARIANT CODING is different.BRC-36, "
ABS
Actuator and
Electric Unit
(Control Unit)"
C1185 ACC CONT ICC sensor integrated unit internal malfunction.BRC-48, "
ICC
Sensor Inte-
grated Unit Cir-
cuit (With ICC)"
U1000 CAN COMM CIRCUITWhen ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) is not transmitting or
receiving CAN communication signal for 2 seconds or more.BRC-48, "
CAN
Communication
Circuit"
(Note 2)
U1100 ACC COMM CIRCUITWhen there is a malfunction in the CAN communication circuit or ICC
sensor integrated unit.BRC-48, "
CAN
Communication
Circuit"
Code Display item Malfunction detecting condition Check item