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COMBINATION METERS
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Engine Coolant Temperature Signal InspectionNKS003U9
Symptom: Water temperature gauge indication is malfunction.
1. CHECK UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP. INPUT SIGNAL
1. Start engine and select “METER A/C AMP” on CONSULT-II.
2. Using “W TEMP METER” on “DATA MONITOR”, compare the
value of “DATA MONITOR” to the indication of water tempera-
ture gauge of combination meter.
Is the indication of water temperature gauge same as the value in
the monitor?
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Replace combination meter. [Perform self-diagnosis of ECM when the value in the monitor indi-
cates 215°C (419°F). Then repair or replace the malfunction part.]
2. CHECK UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP. INPUT SIGNAL
1. Select “ENGINE” on CONSULT-II.
2. Using “COOLAN TEMP/S” on “DATA MONITOR”, print out the
CONSULT-II screen.
3. Select “METER A/C AMP” on CONSULT-II.
4. Using “W TEMP METER” on “DATA MONITOR”, compare the
value of “DATA MONITOR” to that of the “COOLAN TEMP/S”.
OK or NG
OK >> Perform self-diagnosis of ECM. Refer to EC-123, "CON-
SULT-II Function (ENGINE)" (for VQ35DE) or EC-826,
"CONSULT-II Function (ENGINE)" (for VK45DE).
NG >> Replace unified meter and A/C amp.
Fuel Level Sensor Signal InspectionNKS003UA
Symptom:
Fuel gauge indication is malfunction.
Low-fuel warning lamp indication is irregular.
NOTE:
The following symptoms are not malfunction.
Fuel level sensor unit
Depending on vehicle position or driving circumstance, the fuel level in the tank varies, and the pointer
may fluctuate.
If the vehicle is fueled with the ignition switch ON, the pointer will move slowly.
Low-fuel warning lamp
Depending on vehicle position or driving circumstance, the fuel in the tank flows and the warning lamp ON
timing may change.
Water temperature gauge pointer Reference value of data monitor °C (°F)
Hot Approx. 130 (266)
Middle Approx. 70 - 105 (158 - 221)
Cold Approx. 50 (122)
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SKIA4368E
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UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP
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UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMPPFP:27760
System DescriptionNKS003UG
For the unified meter and A/C amp., the signal required for controlling the combination meter are integrated in
the A/C auto amp.
COMBINATION METER CONTROL FUNCTION
Unified meter and A/C amp. inputs necessary information for combination meter from each unit with CAN
communication and so on.
Unified meter and A/C amp. outputs signals with communication line (TX, RX) between unified meter and
A/C amp. and combination meter.
Unified meter and A/C amp. corresponds a CONSULT-II function (self-diagnostic results, CAN diagnostic
support monitor and data monitor).
Input/output Signals
Between unified meter and A/C amp. and combination meter.
Unit Input from combination meter Output to combination meter
Unified meter and A/C amp.
Refuel status signal
Low-fuel warning lamp condition signal
Delivery destination data signal
Combination meter receive error signal
Combination meter specifications signal
Odo date signal
Vehicle speed signal
Turn indicator signal
High beam request signal
Ring illumination request signal
Position light request signal
Front fog lamp request signal
SET indicator lamp signal
CRUISE indicator lamp signal
Engine speed signal
Fuel level sensor signal (resistance value)
Engine coolant temperature signal
CAN communication condition signal of A/T
A/T position indicator signal
Manual mode indicator signal
A/T CHECK warning lamp signal
AWD warning lamp signal
Low tire pressure warning lamp signal
VDC OFF indicator lamp signal
SLIP indicator lamp signal
ABS warning lamp signal
Brake warning lamp signal
Malfunction indicator lamp signal
Oil pressure switch signal
Door switch signal
Buzzer request signal
ICC warning lamp signal
Meter display signal
AFS OFF indicator signal
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UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP
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DATA MONITOR
Operation Procedure
1. Touch “METER A/C AMP” on “SELECT SYSTEM” screen.
2. Touch “DATA MONITOR” on “SELECT DIAG MODE” screen.
3. Touch either “MAIN SIGNALS” or “SELECTION FROM MENU” on the “DATA MONITOR” screen.
4. When “SELECTION FROM MENU” is selected, touch individual items to be monitored. When “MAIN SIG-
NALS” is selected, main items will be monitored.
5. Touch “START”.
6. Touch “RECORD” while monitoring, then the status of the moni-
tored item can be recorded. To stop recording, touch “STOP”.
Display Item List
X: Applicable MAIN SIGNALS Monitors main signals.
SELECTION FROM MENU Selects and monitors individual signal.
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Display item [Unit]MAIN
SIGNALSSELECTION
FROM MENUDescription
SPEED METER [km/h] or [mph] X XDisplays the value of vehicle speed signal, which is input from ABS
actuator and electric unit (control unit).
SPEED OUTPUT [km/h] or [mph] X XDisplays the value of vehicle speed signal, which is transmitted to
each unit with CAN communication.
TACHO METER [rpm] X X Displays the value of engine speed signal, which is input from ECM.
W TEMP METER [°C] or [°F] X XDisplays the value of engine coolant temperature signal, which is
input from ECM.
FUEL METER [lit.] X XDisplays the value, which processes a resistance signal from fuel
gauge.
DISTANCE [km] or [mile] X XDisplays the value, which is calculated by vehicle speed signal from
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit), fuel gauge and fuel
consumption from ECM.
FUEL W/L [ON/OFF] X X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of low-fuel warning lamp.
MIL [ON/OFF] X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of malfunction indicator lamp.
AIR PRES W/L [ON/OFF] X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of low tire pressure warning lamp.
SEAT BELT W/L [ON/OFF] X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of seat belt warning lamp.
BUZZER [ON/OFF] X X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of buzzer.
DOOR W/L [ON/OFF] X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of door warning lamp.
HI-BEAM IND [ON/OFF] X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of high beam indicator.
TURN IND [ON/OFF] X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of turn indicator.
FR FOG IND [ON/OFF] X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of front fog indicator.
OIL W/L [ON/OFF] X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of oil pressure warning lamp.
VDC/TCS IND [ON/OFF] X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of VDC/TCS OFF indicator lamp.
ABS W/L [ON/OFF] X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of ABS warning lamp.
SLIP IND [ON/OFF] X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of SLIP indicator lamp.
BRAKE W/L [ON/OFF] X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of brake warning lamp. *
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Wiring Diagram .....................................................684
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................685
Component Inspection ..........................................689
IGNITION SIGNAL ..................................................691
Component Description ........................................691
Wiring Diagram .....................................................692
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................697
Component Inspection ..........................................702
Removal and Installation ......................................703
REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR ..................704
Component Description ........................................704
Wiring Diagram .....................................................705
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................706
Removal and Installation ......................................708
SNOW MODE SWITCH ...........................................709
Description ............................................................709
CONSULT-II Reference Value in the Data Monitor
Mode .....................................................................709
Wiring Diagram .....................................................710
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................711
Component Inspection ..........................................713
MIL AND DATA LINK CONNECTOR ......................714
Wiring Diagram .....................................................714
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ....716
Fuel Pressure .......................................................716
Idle Speed and Ignition Timing .............................716
Calculated Load Value ..........................................716
Mass Air Flow Sensor ...........................................716
Intake Air Temperature Sensor .............................716
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor ...................716
Fuel Tank Temperature Sensor ............................716
Crankshaft Position Sensor (POS) .......................716
Camshaft Position Sensor (PHASE) ....................716
A/F Sensor 1 Heater .............................................716
Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 Heater .........................717
Throttle Control Motor ...........................................717
Fuel Injector ..........................................................717
Fuel Pump ............................................................717
VK45DE
INDEX FOR DTC .....................................................718
DTC No. Index ......................................................718
Alphabetical Index ................................................722
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................726
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” ...............................................................726
Precautions for Procedures without Cowl Top Cover .726
On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System of Engine and
A/T ........................................................................726
Precaution ............................................................727
PREPARATION .......................................................730
Special Service Tools ...........................................730
Commercial Service Tools ....................................731
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM ................................732
System Diagram ...................................................732
Multiport Fuel Injection (MFI) System ...................733Electronic Ignition (EI) System ..............................735
Fuel Cut Control (At No Load and High Engine
Speed) ..................................................................736
AIR CONDITIONING CUT CONTROL ....................737
Input/Output Signal Chart .....................................737
System Description ...............................................737
AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL DEVICE (ASCD) .738
System Description ...............................................738
Component Description ........................................739
CAN COMMUNICATION .........................................740
System Description ...............................................740
EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM .....................741
Description ............................................................741
Component Inspection ..........................................744
Removal and Installation .......................................745
How to Detect Fuel Vapor Leakage ......................745
ON BOARD REFUELING VAPOR RECOVERY
(ORVR) ....................................................................748
System Description ...............................................748
Diagnostic Procedure ............................................749
Component Inspection ..........................................751
POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION ................753
Description ............................................................753
Component Inspection ..........................................753
IVIS (INFINITI VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM-
NATS) ......................................................................755
Description ............................................................755
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM ...........756
Introduction ...........................................................756
Two Trip Detection Logic .......................................756
Emission-Related Diagnostic Information .............757
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) .........................772
OBD System Operation Chart ...............................774
BASIC SERVICE PROCEDURE .............................780
Basic Inspection ....................................................780
Idle Speed and Ignition Timing Check ..................785
Procedure After Replacing ECM ...........................787
VIN Registration ....................................................787
Accelerator Pedal Released Position Learning .....788
Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning ...............788
Idle Air Volume Learning .......................................788
Fuel Pressure Check ............................................790
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS ..........................................792
Trouble Diagnosis Introduction .............................792
DTC Inspection Priority Chart ...............................798
Fail-Safe Chart ......................................................800
Symptom Matrix Chart ..........................................801
Engine Control Component Parts Location ...........805
Vacuum Hose Drawing .........................................814
Circuit Diagram .....................................................815
ECM Harness Connector Terminal Layout ............817
ECM Terminals and Reference Value ...................817
CONSULT-II Function (ENGINE) ..........................826
Generic Scan Tool (GST) Function .......................838
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor .....841
Major Sensor Reference Graph in Data Monitor
Mode .....................................................................845
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - SPECIFICATION VALUE .847
Description ............................................................847
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Diagnostic Procedure ..........................................1391
Component Inspection ........................................1394
Removal and Installation .....................................1394
FUEL PUMP ..........................................................1395
Description ..........................................................1395
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode
1395
Wiring Diagram ...................................................1396
Diagnostic Procedure ..........................................1397
Component Inspection ........................................1401
Removal and Installation .....................................1402
ICC BRAKE SWITCH ............................................1403
Component Description .......................................1403
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode
1403
Wiring Diagram ...................................................1404
Diagnostic Procedure ..........................................1405
Component Inspection ........................................1410
IGNITION SIGNAL .................................................1411
Component Description .......................................1411
Wiring Diagram ...................................................1412
Diagnostic Procedure ..........................................1417
Component Inspection ........................................1421
Removal and Installation .....................................1423
REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR ................1424
Component Description .......................................1424
Wiring Diagram ...................................................1425Diagnostic Procedure ..........................................1426
Removal and Installation .....................................1428
VIAS .......................................................................1429
Description ...........................................................1429
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode
1430
Wiring Diagram ....................................................1431
Diagnostic Procedure ..........................................1433
Component Inspection .........................................1436
Removal and Installation .....................................1437
MIL AND DATA LINK CONNECTOR .....................1438
Wiring Diagram ....................................................1438
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...1440
Fuel Pressure ......................................................1440
Idle Speed and Ignition Timing ............................1440
Calculated Load Value .........................................1440
Mass Air Flow Sensor ..........................................1440
Intake Air Temperature Sensor ............................1440
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor ..................1440
Fuel Tank Temperature Sensor ...........................1440
Crankshaft Position Sensor (POS) ......................1440
Camshaft Position Sensor (PHASE) ...................1440
A/F Sensor 1 Heater ............................................1440
Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 Heater ........................1441
Throttle Control Motor ..........................................1441
Fuel Injector .........................................................1441
Fuel Pump ...........................................................1441
PREPARATION
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Commercial Service ToolsNBS004S1
Tool name
(Kent-Moore No.)Description
Leak detector
i.e.: (J-41416)Locating the EVAP leak
EVAP service port
adapter
i.e.: (J-41413-OBD)Applying positive pressure through EVAP service
port
Fuel filler cap adapter
i.e.: (MLR-8382)Checking fuel tank vacuum relief valve opening
pressure
Socket wrench Removing and installing engine coolant
temperature sensor
Oxygen sensor thread
cleaner
i.e.: (J-43897-18)
(J-43897-12)Reconditioning the exhaust system threads
before installing a new oxygen sensor. Use with
anti-seize lubricant shown below.
a: 18 mm diameter with pitch 1.5 mm for
Zirconia Oxygen Sensor
b: 12 mm diameter with pitch 1.25 mm for
Titania Oxygen Sensor
Anti-seize lubricant
i.e.: (Permatex
TM
133AR or equivalent
meeting MIL
specification MIL-A-
907)Lubricating oxygen sensor thread cleaning tool
when reconditioning exhaust system threads.
S-NT703
S-NT704
S-NT815
S-NT705
AEM488
S-NT779
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM
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Multiport Fuel Injection (MFI) SystemNBS004S3
INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL CHART
*1: This sensor is not used to control the engine system under normal conditions.
*2: This signal is sent to the ECM through CAN communication line.
*3: ECM determines the start signal status by the signals of engine speed and battery voltage.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The amount of fuel injected from the fuel injector is determined by the ECM. The ECM controls the length of
time the valve remains open (injection pulse duration). The amount of fuel injected is a program value in the
ECM memory. The program value is preset by engine operating conditions. These conditions are determined
by input signals (for engine speed and intake air) from the crankshaft position sensor (POS), camshaft position
sensor (PHASE) and the mass air flow sensor.
VARIOUS FUEL INJECTION INCREASE/DECREASE COMPENSATION
In addition, the amount of fuel injected is compensated to improve engine performance under various operat-
ing conditions as listed below.
During warm-up
When starting the engine
During acceleration
Hot-engine operation
When selector lever is changed from N to D
High-load, high-speed operation
During deceleration
During high engine speed operation
Sensor Input Signal to ECM ECM function Actuator
Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
Engine speed*
3
Piston position
Fuel injection
& mixture ratio
controlFuel injector Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)
Mass air flow sensor Amount of intake air
Engine coolant temperature sensor Engine coolant temperature
Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 Density of oxygen in exhaust gas
Throttle position sensor Throttle position
Accelerator pedal position sensor Accelerator pedal position
Park/neutral position (PNP) switch Gear position
Battery
Battery voltage*
3
Knock sensor Engine knocking condition
Power steering pressure sensor Power steering operation
Heated oxygen sensor 2*
1Density of oxygen in exhaust gas
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)
VDC/TCS operation command*
2
Air conditioner switch
Air conditioner operation*2
Wheel sensor
Vehicle speed*2
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ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM
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MIXTURE RATIO FEEDBACK CONTROL (CLOSED LOOP CONTROL)
The mixture ratio feedback system provides the best air-fuel mixture ratio for driveability and emission control.
The three way catalyst 1 can then better reduce CO, HC and NOx emissions. This system uses A/F sensor 1
in the exhaust manifold to monitor whether the engine operation is rich or lean. The ECM adjusts the injection
pulse width according to the sensor voltage signal. For more information about A/F sensor 1, refer to EC-244,
"DTC P0131, P0151 A/F SENSOR 1" . This maintains the mixture ratio within the range of stoichiometric (ideal
air-fuel mixture).
This stage is referred to as the closed loop control condition.
Heated oxygen sensor 2 is located downstream of the three way catalyst 1. Even if the switching characteris-
tics of A/F sensor 1 shift, the air-fuel ratio is controlled to stoichiometric by the signal from heated oxygen sen-
sor 2.
Open Loop Control
The open loop system condition refers to when the ECM detects any of the following conditions. Feedback
control stops in order to maintain stabilized fuel combustion.
Deceleration and acceleration
High-load, high-speed operation
Malfunction of A/F sensor 1 or its circuit
Insufficient activation of A/F sensor 1 at low engine coolant temperature
High engine coolant temperature
During warm-up
After shifting from N to D
When starting the engine
MIXTURE RATIO SELF-LEARNING CONTROL
The mixture ratio feedback control system monitors the mixture ratio signal transmitted from A/F sensor 1.
This feedback signal is then sent to the ECM. The ECM controls the basic mixture ratio as close to the theoret-
ical mixture ratio as possible. However, the basic mixture ratio is not necessarily controlled as originally
designed. Both manufacturing differences (i.e., mass air flow sensor hot wire) and characteristic changes dur-
ing operation (i.e., fuel injector clogging) directly affect mixture ratio.
Accordingly, the difference between the basic and theoretical mixture ratios is monitored in this system. This is
then computed in terms of “injection pulse duration” to automatically compensate for the difference between
the two ratios.
“Fuel trim” refers to the feedback compensation value compared against the basic injection duration. Fuel trim
includes short term fuel trim and long term fuel trim.
“Short term fuel trim” is the short-term fuel compensation used to maintain the mixture ratio at its theoretical
value. The signal from A/F sensor 1 indicates whether the mixture ratio is RICH or LEAN compared to the the-
oretical value. The signal then triggers a reduction in fuel volume if the mixture ratio is rich, and an increase in
fuel volume if it is lean.
“Long term fuel trim” is overall fuel compensation carried out long-term to compensate for continual deviation
of the short term fuel trim from the central value. Such deviation will occur due to individual engine differences,
wear over time and changes in the usage environment.
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