2007 INFINITI M35 radiator

EC-500
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DTC P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE
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Cooling Fan Motor
Cooling fan motor receives cooling fan motor operating voltage from
cooling fan control module (1). The revolution speed of cooling fan
motor is controlled by duty cycle of the voltage.

: Vehicle front

Cooling fan motor-1 (2)

Cooling fan motor-2 (3)
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor ModeNBS00533
Specification data are reference values.
On Board Diagnosis LogicNBS00534
If the cooling fan or another component in the cooling system malfunctions, engine coolant temperature will
rise.
When the engine coolant temperature reaches an abnormally high temperature condition, a malfunction is
indicated.
This self-diagnosis has the one trip detection logic.
CAUTION:
When a malfunction is indicated, be sure to replace the coolant. Refer to CO-11, "
Changing Engine
Coolant" . Also, replace the engine oil. Refer to LU-9, "Changing Engine Oil" .
1. Fill radiator with coolant up to specified level with a filling speed of 2 liters per minute. Be sure to
use coolant with the proper mixture ratio. Refer to MA-13, "
Anti-Freeze Coolant Mixture Ratio" .
2. After refilling coolant, run engine to ensure that no water-flow noise is emitted.
Overall Function CheckNBS00535
Use this procedure to check the overall function of the cooling fan. During this check, a DTC might not be con-
firmed.
WARNING:
Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could be caused by high pres-
sure fluid escaping from the radiator.
Wrap a thick cloth around cap. Carefully remove the cap by turning it a quarter turn to allow built-up
pressure to escape. Then turn the cap all the way off.
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MONITOR ITEM CONDITION SPECIFICATION
FA N DU T Y

Engine: Running 0 - 100%
DTC No. Trouble diagnosis name DTC detecting condition Possible cause
P1217
1217Engine over tempera-
ture (Overheat)

Cooling fan does not operate properly (Over-
heat).

Cooling fan system does not operate prop-
erly (Overheat).

Engine coolant was not added to the system
using the proper filling method.

Engine coolant is not within the specified
range.

Harness or connectors
(The cooling fan circuit is open or
shorted.)

IPDM E/R

Cooling fan control module

Cooling fan motor

Radiator hose

Radiator

Radiator cap

Water pump

Thermostat
For more information, refer to EC-507,
"Main 12 Causes of Overheating" .

DTC P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE
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WITH CONSULT-II
1. Check the coolant level in the reservoir tank and radiator.
Allow engine to cool before checking coolant level.
If the coolant level in the reservoir tank and/or radiator is below
the proper range, skip the following steps and go to EC-504,
"Diagnostic Procedure" .
2. Confirm whether customer filled the coolant or not. If customer
filled the coolant, skip the following steps and go to EC-504,
"Diagnostic Procedure" .
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Perform “FAN DUTY CONTROL” in “ACTIVE TEST” mode with
CONSULT-II.
5. Make sure that cooling fan speed varies according to the per-
cent.
6. If the results are NG, go to EC-504, "
Diagnostic Procedure" .
WITH GST
1. Check the coolant level in the reservoir tank and radiator.
Allow engine to cool before checking coolant level.
If the coolant level in the reservoir tank and/or radiator is below
the proper range, skip the following steps and go to EC-504,
"Diagnostic Procedure" .
2. Confirm whether customer filled the coolant or not. If customer
filled the coolant, skip the following steps and go to EC-504,
"Diagnostic Procedure" .
3. Perform IPDM E/R auto active test and check cooling fan motors
operation, refer to PG-23, "
Auto Active Test" .
4. If NG, go to EC-504, "
Diagnostic Procedure" .
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EC-504
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DTC P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE
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Diagnostic ProcedureNBS00537
1. CHECK COOLING FAN OPERATION
With CONSULT-II
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Perform “FAN DUTY CONTROL” in “ACTIVE TEST” mode with
CONSULT-II.
3. Make sure that cooling fan speed varies according to the per-
cent.
Without CONSULT-II
1. Perform IPDM E/R auto active test and check cooling fan motors
operation, refer to PG-23, "
Auto Active Test" .
2. Make sure that cooling fan operates.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> GO TO 5.
2. CHECK COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAK
Refer to CO-11, "
LEAK CHECK"
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Check the following for leak.

Hose

Radiator

Water pump
3. CHECK COMPONENT PARTS
Check the following.

Radiator cap. Refer to CO-16, "Checking Radiator Cap" .

Thermostat. Refer to CO-29, "WATER INLET AND THERMOSTAT ASSEMBLY" .

Engine coolant temperature sensor. Refer to EC-218, "Component Inspection" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Replace malfunctioning component.
4. CHECK MAIN 12 CAUSES
If the cause cannot be isolated, go to EC-507, "
Main 12 Causes of Overheating" .
>>INSPECTION END
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12. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.

10A fuse

Fuse block (J/B) connector E102

50A fusible link

Harness for open or short between cooling fan relay and fuse

Harness for open or short between cooling fan relay and battery
>> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
13. CHECK COOLING FAN CONTROL MODULE POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-III
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect IPDM E/R harness connector E9.
3. Check harness continuity between the following;
Cooling fan relay terminal 2 and IPDM E/R terminal 56,
Cooling fan relay terminal 5 and cooling fan control module terminal 3.
Refer to wiring diagram.
4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 14.
NG >> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
14. CHECK COOLING FAN RELAY
Refer to EC-509, "
Component Inspection" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 15.
NG >> Replace cooling fan relay.
15. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Perform EC-153, "
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT" .
OK or NG
OK >> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to PG-18, "IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MOD-
ULE ENGINE ROOM)" .
NG >> Repair or replace harness connectors.
Main 12 Causes of OverheatingNBS00538
Continuity should exist.
Engine Step Inspection item Equipment Standard Reference page
OFF 1

Blocked radiator

Blocked condenser

Blocked radiator grille

Blocked bumper

Visual No blocking —
2

Coolant mixture
Coolant tester 50 - 50% coolant mixtureMA-13, "Anti-Freeze
Coolant Mixture Ratio"
3
Coolant level
Visual Coolant up to MAX level
in reservoir tank and radi-
ator filler neckMA-15, "Changing
Engine Coolant"
4
Radiator cap
Pressure tester 59 - 98 kPa
(0.6 - 1.0 kg/cm2 , 9 - 14
psi) (Limit)CO-16, "
Checking Radia-
tor Cap"

EC-508
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DTC P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE
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*1: Turn the ignition switch ON.
*2: Engine running at 3,000 rpm for 10 minutes.
*3: Drive at 90 km/h (55 MPH) for 30 minutes and then let idle for 10 minutes.
*4: After 60 minutes of cool down time.
For more information, refer to CO-7, "
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS" . ON*
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Coolant leaks
Visual No leaksCO-11, "LEAK CHECK"
ON*26
Thermostat
Touch the upper and
lower radiator hosesBoth hoses should be hotCO-29, "WATER INLET
AND THERMOSTAT
ASSEMBLY"
ON*17
Cooling fan
CONSULT-II Operating See trouble diagnosis for
DTC P1217 (EC-499
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OFF 8

Combustion gas leak
Color checker chemical
tester 4 Gas analyzerNegative —
ON*
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Coolant temperature
gauge
Visual Gauge less than 3/4
when driving—

Coolant overflow to
reservoir tank
Visual No overflow during driving
and idlingMA-15, "Changing
Engine Coolant"
OFF*410
Coolant return from
reservoir tank to radia-
tor
Visual Should be initial level in
reservoir tankMA-15, "Changing
Engine Coolant"
OFF 11
Cylinder head
Straight gauge feeler
gauge0.1 mm (0.004 in) Maxi-
mum distortion (warping)EM-102, "CYLINDER
HEAD"
12
Cylinder block and pis-
tons
Visual No scuffing on cylinder
walls or pistonEM-124, "CYLINDER
BLOCK"
Engine Step Inspection item Equipment Standard Reference page

EC-730
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PREPARATION
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PREPARATIONPFP:00002
Special Service ToolsNBS0059G
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
EG17650301
(J-33984-A)
Radiator cap tester
adapterAdapting radiator cap tester to radiator cap and
radiator filler neck
a: 28 (1.10) dia.
b: 31.4 (1.236) dia.
c: 41.3 (1.626) dia.
Unit: mm (in)
KV10117100
(J-36471-A)
Heated oxygen
sensor wrenchLoosening or tightening heated oxygen sensor 2
with 22 mm (0.87 in) hexagon nut
KV10114400
(J-38365)
Heated oxygen
sensor wrenchLoosening or tightening air fuel ratio sensor 1
a: 22 mm (0.87 in)
(J-44321)
Fuel pressure gauge
kitChecking fuel pressure
KV109E0010
(J-46209)
Break-out boxMeasuring the ECM signals with a circuit tester
KV109E0080
(J-45819)
Y-cable adapterMeasuring the ECM signals with a circuit tester
S-NT564
S-NT379
S-NT636
LEC642
S-NT825
S-NT826

EC-804
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.Cooling
Radiator/Hose/Radiator filler cap
55555 55 45CO-43
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CO-47
Thermostat 5CO-55
Water pumpCO-53
Water galleryCO-38
Cooling fan
5CO-51
Coolant level (Low)/Contami-
nated coolantCO-40
IVIS (INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System —
NATS)11EC-755 or
BL-244
SYMPTOM
Reference
page
HARD/NO START/RESTART (EXCP. HA)
ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER/POOR ACCELERATION
HIGH IDLE/LOW IDLE
ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING
IDLING VIBRATION
SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE
OVERHEATS/WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
BATTERY DEAD (UNDER CHARGE)
Warranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM HA

DTC P0125 ECT SENSOR
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3. CHECK THERMOSTAT OPERATION
When the engine is cold [lower than 70°C (158°F)] condition, grasp lower radiator hose and confirm the engine
coolant does not flow.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Repair or replace thermostat. Refer to CO-55, "
THERMOSTAT AND WATER CONTROL VALVE" .
4. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to EC-857, "
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT" .
Refer to EC-928, "
Wiring Diagram" .
>>INSPECTION END
Component InspectionNBS005DC
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
1. Check resistance between engine coolant temperature sensor
terminals 1 and 2 as shown in the figure.

2. If NG, replace engine coolant temperature sensor.
Removal and InstallationNBS005DD
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Refer to CO-55, "THERMOSTAT AND WATER CONTROL VALVE" .
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Temperature°C (°F) Resistance kΩ
20 (68) 2.1 - 2.9
50 (122) 0.68 - 1.00
90 (194) 0.236 - 0.260
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