2007 INFINITI M35 ABS

BRC-30
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
×:Applicable
–:Not applicable
Note: Only AWD models
Active TestNFS000QI
CAUTION:

Do not perform active test while driving vehicle.

Make sure to completely bleed air from brake system.

The active test cannot be performed with the ABS warning lamp, VDC indicator lamp, SLIP indica-
tor lamp and brake warning lamp are on.

ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp, SLIP indicator lamp and brake warning lamp are on
during active test.

Erase memory of ICC system after implementing active test. Refer to ACS-34, "Self-Diagnostic
Function" .
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Perform “CONSULT-II Starting Procedure”. Refer to GI-38, "CONSULT-II Start Procedure" .
2. Touch “SELECT TEST ITEM” is displayed.
3. Touch necessary test item.
4. While “MAIN SIGNALS” indication is inverted, touch “START”.
5. “ACTIVE TEST” screen will be displayed so perform the following test.
NOTE:

When active test is performed while depressing the pedal, the pedal depression amount will change.
This is normal. (Only solenoid valve and ABS motor)

“TEST IS STOPPED” is displayed 10 seconds after operation start.

After “TEST IS STOPPED” is displayed, to perform test again, touch “BACK” and repeat step 3.
USV[FR-RL]
(ON/OFF)——×
VDC switch-over valve USV[FL-RR]
(ON/OFF)——×
HSV[FR-RL]
(ON/OFF)——×
HSV[FL-RR]
(ON/OFF)——×
V/R OUTPUT
(ON/OFF)——×Solenoid valve relay activated
M/R OUTPUT
(ON/OFF)——×Actuator motor and motor relay activated Item
(Unit)Data monitor item selection
Display content
ECU INPUT
SIGNALSMAIN SIGNALSSELECTION
FROM MENU
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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TEST ITEMS
Solenoid Valve
NOTE:
The example shown is for 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 SIGNALS" for each test item. In addition, when perform-
ing an active test of the VDC/TCS function, select the item menu
for each test item.

For ABS solenoid valve, touch “UP”, “KEEP”, and “DOWN” on
the display screen. For ABS solenoid valve (ACT), touch “UP”,
“ACT UP”, “ACT KEEP” and confirm that solenoid valves (IN,
OUT, USV, HSV) operate as shown in the table below.
*: ON for 1 to 2 seconds after the touch, and then OFF
Note: 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.
ABS Motor
Touch “ON” and “OFF” on screen. Make sure motor relay and actua-
tor relay operates as shown in table below.
Note: 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.
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Operation
(Note)ABS solenoid valve ABS solenoid valve (ACT)
UP KEEP DOWN UP ACT UP ACT KEEP
FR RH IN SOL OFF ON ON OFF OFF OFF
FR RH OUT SOL OFF OFF ON* OFF OFF OFF
USV [FR-RL] OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON
HSV [FR-RL] OFF OFF OFF OFF ON* OFF
Operation ON OFF
MOTOR RELAY ON OFF
ACTUATOR RLY (Note) ON ON
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BRC-32
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
For Fast and Accurate DiagnosisNFS000QJ
PRECAUTIONS FOR DIAGNOSIS

Before performing diagnosis, always read General Information (GI) to confirm general precautions. Refer
to GI-4, "
General Precautions" .

If steering angle sensor, steering system parts, suspension system parts, ABS actuator and electric unit
(control unit) or tires have been replaced, or if wheel alignment has been adjusted, be sure to adjust neu-
tral position of steering angle sensor before driving. Refer to BRC-6, "
Adjustment of Steering Angle Sen-
sor Neutral Position" .

After diagnosis is finished, be sure to erase memory. Refer to BRC-24, "ERASE MEMORY" .

When checking continuity and voltage between unit, be sure to check for disconnection, looseness, bend,
or collapse of connector terminals. If any malfunction is found, repair or replace connector terminals.

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.

The following symptoms may be caused by normal operations.
Symptom Symptom description Result
Motor operation soundThis is sound of motor inside VDC actuator. Slight sound may occur
during VDC, TCS, and ABS operation.
Normal
Just after engine starts, the motor operating sound may be heard.
This is a normal condition of the system operation check.
System operation check soundWhen engine starts, slight “click” sound may be heard from engine
room. This is normal and is part of system operation check.Normal
VDC/TCS operation
(SLIP indicator lamp ON)TCS may activate momentarily if wheel speed changes when driving
over location where friction varies, when downshifting, or when fully
depressing accelerator pedal.Normal
Cancel the VDC/TCS
function for the inspec-
tion on a chassis dyna-
mometer. When checking speed meter etc. With a 2-wheel-drive chassis dyna-
mometer, vehicle speed is not increased by pressing down on the
accelerator.
ABS operation
(Longer stopping distance)On roads with low friction, such as snowy roads or gravel roads, vehi-
cles with ABS may require a longer stopping distance. Therefore,
when driving on such roads, avoid overconfidence and keep speed
sufficiently low.Normal
Insufficient feeling of accelerationDepending on road conditions, driver may feel that feeling of acceler-
ation 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

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
BRC-33
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Basic InspectionNFS000QK
BASIC INSPECTION 1: BRAKE FLUID LEVEL, LEAK INSPECTION AND BRAKE PAD
1. Check fluid level in brake reservoir tank. If fluid level is low, refill brake fluid. Refer to BR-9, "CHECKING
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL" .
2. Check for leakage in brake tubes or hoses and around ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit). If
there is leaking or seeping fluid, check the following items.

If the brake tube connections at ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) are loose, tighten flare nuts
to the specified torque. Then inspect again and confirm that there is no leakage.

If flare nuts or screws of ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) are damaged and loose, replace
damaged parts. Then inspect again and confirm that there is no leakage.

If there is leakage at any location other than ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connections,
wipe away leakage with clean cloth. Then inspect again and confirm that there is no leakage.

If there is leakage from ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit), wipe away leakage with clean cloth.
Then inspect again. If there is still leakage, replace ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit).
CAUTION:
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) cannot be disassembled.
3. Check brake disc rotor and pads.

Front disc rotor: Refer to BR-27, "DISC ROTOR INSPECTION" .

Front brake pad: Refer to BR-22, "PAD WEAR INSPECTION" .

Rear disc rotor: Refer to BR-33, "DISC ROTOR INSPECTION" .

Rear brake pad: Refer to BR-28, "PAD WEAR INSPECTION" .
BASIC INSPECTION 2: LOOSENESS OF POWER SYSTEM TERMINALS AND BATTERY
Check battery for looseness on battery positive/negative terminals and ground connection. Also make sure
battery voltage does not drop and alternator is normal.
BASIC INSPECTION 3: ABS WARNING LAMP, BRAKE WARNING LAMP, VDC OFF INDICATOR
LAMP AND SLIP INDICATOR LAMP
ON and OFF Timing for Warning Lamp and Indicator Lamp
×: ON –: OFF
Note1: 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).
Note2: After starting engine, brake warning lamp is turned off.
Check the following items when unsuitable for an above condition.

ABS warning lamp: BRC-48, "CAN Communication Circuit" .

Brake warning lamp: BRC-48, "CAN Communication Circuit" , BRC-46, "Brake Fluid Level Switch Circuit"
, BRC-50, "Parking Brake Switch Circuit" .

VDC OFF indicator lamp: BRC-48, "CAN Communication Circuit" , BRC-49, "VDC OFF Switch Circuit" .

SLIP indicator lamp: BRC-48, "CAN Communication Circuit" .
If malfunction is not found, refer to BRC-50, "
Warning Lamp and Indicator Lamp Circuit" .
Condition ABS warning lampVDC OFF
indicator lampSLIP indicator lampBrake warning lamp
(Note1)
Ignition switch OFF – – – –
For 1 second after turning ON ignition
switch××××
(Note 2)
1 second later after turning ON ignition
switch–––×
(Note 2)
VDC OFF switch turned ON.
(VDC function is OFF.)–×––
VDC/TCS function is malfunctioning. –××–
ABS function is malfunctioning.×××–
EBD function is malfunctioning.××××

BRC-34
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYSTEM
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYSTEMPFP:00000
Wheel Sensor CircuitNFS000QL
CAUTION:
Do not check between wheel sensor terminals.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSIS RESULTS
Check the self-diagnosis results.
Is above displayed on the self-diagnosis display?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> INSPECTION END
2. CHECK TIRE
Check air pressure, wear and size.
Are air pressure, wear and size within standard?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >>

Adjust air pressure, or replace tire.

Perform the self-diagnosis, and make sure that the result shows “NO DTC IS DETECTED”.
3. CHECK SENSOR AND SENSOR ROTOR

Check sensor rotor for damage.

Check wheel sensor for damage, disconnection or looseness.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >>

Repair wheel sensor mount or replace sensor rotor. Then perform the self-diagnosis.

Perform the self-diagnosis, and make sure that the result shows “NO DTC IS DETECTED”.
4. CHECK CONNECTOR
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector E30 and
malfunctioning wheel sensor connector E41(FR-RH), E59(FR-LH), B466(RR-RH), B467(RR-LH). Check
terminal to see if it is deformed, disconnected, loose, etc., Repair or replace it if any malfunction condition
is found.
2. Reconnect connectors and then perform the self-diagnosis. Refer to BRC-24, "
Self-Diagnosis" .
OK or NG
OK >> INSPECTION END
NG >> GO TO 5.
Self-diagnosis results
FR RH SENSOR-1, -2
FR LH SENSOR-1, -2
RR RH SENSOR-1, -2
RR LH SENSOR-1, -2
ABS SENSOR [ABNORMAL SIGNAL]

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYSTEM
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5. CHECK WHEEL SENSOR HARNESS
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect malfunctioning wheel
sensor connector E41(FR-RH), E59(FR-LH), B466(RR-RH),
B467(RR-LH) and ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)
connector E30.
2. Check continuity between terminals. (Also check continuity
when steering wheel is turned right and left and when sensor
harness inside the wheel house is moved.)
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG >>

Repair or replace malfunctioning components.

Perform the self-diagnosis, and make sure that the result shows “NO DTC IS DETECTED”.
6. CHECK WHEEL SENSOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect malfunctioning wheel sensor connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON and check voltage between wheel sen-
sor harness connector power supply terminal and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace wheel sensor.
NG >> Replace ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit).
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Power supply circuit Signal circuit Ground circuit
WheelABS actuator
and electric unit
(control unit)Wheel sensorABS actuator
and electric unit
(control unit)Wheel sensorABS actuator
and electric unit
(control unit)
(signal)Ground
Front RH 9 1 10 2 9, 10
— Front LH 26 1 5 2 26, 5
Rear RH 7 1 29 2 7, 29
Rear LH 6 1 27 2 6, 27
Power supply circuit : Continuity should exist.
Signal circuit : Continuity should exist.
Ground circuit : Continuity should not exist.
Wheel Wheel sensor Ground Voltage
Front RH
1—8 V or more Front LH
Rear RH
Rear LH
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BRC-36
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYSTEM
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
Engine SystemNFS000QM
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSIS RESULTS
Check self-diagnosis results.
Is above displayed on the self-diagnosis display?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> INSPECTION END
2. CHECK ENGINE SYSTEM
1. Perform ECM self-diagnosis. Repair or replace items indicated, then perform ECM self-diagnosis again.
Refer to EC-90, "
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS" (VQ35DE), EC-792, "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS" (VK45DE).
2. Perform ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) self-diagnosis.
OK or NG
OK >> INSPECTION END
NG >>

Repair or replace malfunctioning components.

Perform the self-diagnosis, and make sure that the result shows “NO DTC IS DETECTED”.
ABS Actuator and Electric Unit (Control Unit)NFS000QN
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSIS RESULTS
Check self-diagnosis results.
CAUTION:
Replace ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) when self-diagnostic result shows items other
than those above.
Is above displayed on the self-diagnosis display?
YES >>
Replace ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit).

Perform the self-diagnosis, and make sure that the result shows “NO DTC IS DETECTED”.
NO >> INSPECTION END
Self-diagnosis results
ENGINE SIGNAL 1
ENGINE SIGNAL 2
ENGINE SIGNAL 3
ENGINE SIGNAL 4
ENGINE SIGNAL 6
Self-diagnosis results
CONTROLLER FAILURE
EMERGENCY BRAKE
VARIANT CODING

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYSTEM
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INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSIS RESULTS
Check self-diagnosis results.
Is above displayed on the self-diagnosis display?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> INSPECTION END
2. CHECK CONNECTOR
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector E30,
check terminal for deformation, disconnection, looseness, and so on. If any malfunction is found, repair or
replace terminal.
2. Reconnect connector and perform self-diagnosis.
OK or NG
OK >> INSPECTION END
NG >> GO TO 3.
3. CHECK ABS ACTUATOR AND ELECTRIC UNIT (CONTROL UNIT) POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT AND
GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector E30.
2. Turn ignition switch ON or OFF and check voltage between ABS
actuator and electric unit (control unit) harness connector E30
terminal 28 and ground.
3. Turn ignition switch OFF and check continuity between ABS
actuator and electric unit (control unit) harness connector E30
terminals 1, 4 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >>
Check battery for terminal looseness, low voltage,
etc. If any malfunction is found, repair malfunctioning
parts.

Perform the self-diagnosis, and make sure that the
result shows “NO DTC IS DETECTED”.
NG >>

Repair or replace malfunctioning components.

Perform the self-diagnosis, and make sure that the result shows “NO DTC IS DETECTED”.
Self-diagnosis results
BATTERY VOLTAGE [ABNORMAL]
ABS actuator and electric unit
(control unit)Ground Condition Voltage
28 —Ignition switch ONBattery voltage
(Approx. 12 V)
Ignition switch OFF Approx. 0 V
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ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) Ground Continuity
1, 4 — Yes
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