2007 INFINITI M35 overheating

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B ENGINE
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ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
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PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 3
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” .................................................................. 3
Precautions for Liquid Gasket .................................. 3
REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET SEALING .......... 3
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE ..... 3
PREPARATION ........................................................... 5
Special Service Tools ............................................... 5
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 6
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS .......................... 7
Troubleshooting Chart .............................................. 7
COOLING SYSTEM .................................................... 9
Cooling Circuit .......................................................... 9
System Chart ......................................................... 10
ENGINE COOLANT ...................................................11
Inspection ................................................................ 11
LEVEL CHECK .................................................... 11
LEAK CHECK ...................................................... 11
Changing Engine Coolant ....................................... 11
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT .......................... 11
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT ........................ 12
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM ......................... 13
RADIATOR ................................................................ 14
Components ........................................................... 14
Removal and Installation ........................................ 14
REMOVAL ........................................................... 14
INSTALLATION ................................................... 16
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............... 16
Checking Radiator Cap .......................................... 16
Checking Radiator .................................................. 16
RADIATOR (ALUMINUM TYPE) .............................. 18
Components ........................................................... 18
Disassembly and Assembly ................................... 18
PREPARATION ................................................... 18
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 18
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 19
INSPECTION ...................................................... 21COOLING FAN .......................................................... 22
Components ........................................................... 22
Removal and Installation ........................................ 22
REMOVAL ........................................................... 22
INSTALLATION ................................................... 22
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 22
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 23
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 23
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 23
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 23
WATER PUMP .......................................................... 24
Components ........................................................... 24
Removal and Installation ........................................ 24
REMOVAL ........................................................... 24
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 26
INSTALLATION ................................................... 26
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 28
WATER INLET AND THERMOSTAT ASSEMBLY .... 29
Components ........................................................... 29
Removal and Installation ........................................ 29
REMOVAL ........................................................... 29
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 30
INSTALLATION ................................................... 30
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 30
WATER OUTLET AND WATER PIPING ................... 31
Components ........................................................... 31
Removal and Installation ........................................ 31
REMOVAL ........................................................... 31
INSTALLATION ................................................... 32
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 32
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 33
Standard and Limit .................................................. 33
ENGINE COOLANT CAPACITY (APPROXI-
MATE) .................................................................. 33
RADIATOR .......................................................... 33
THERMOSTAT .................................................... 33

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PRECAUTIONS ......................................................... 34
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” ................................................................. 34
PREPARATION ......................................................... 35
Special Service Tools ............................................. 35
Commercial Service Tools ...................................... 35
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS ........................ 36
Troubleshooting Chart ............................................ 36
COOLING SYSTEM .................................................. 38
Cooling Circuit ........................................................ 38
System Chart .......................................................... 39
ENGINE COOLANT .................................................. 40
Inspection ............................................................... 40
LEVEL CHECK .................................................... 40
LEAK CHECK ...................................................... 40
Changing Engine Coolant ....................................... 40
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT .......................... 40
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT ......................... 40
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM ......................... 42
RADIATOR ................................................................ 43
Components ........................................................... 43
Removal and Installation ........................................ 43
REMOVAL ........................................................... 43
INSTALLATION .................................................... 44
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 45
Checking Radiator Cap .......................................... 45
Checking Radiator .................................................. 45
RADIATOR (ALUMINUM TYPE) ............................... 47
Components ........................................................... 47
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 47
PREPARATION ................................................... 47
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 47
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 48
INSPECTION ....................................................... 50COOLING FAN .......................................................... 51
Components ............................................................ 51
Removal and Installation ......................................... 51
REMOVAL ............................................................ 51
INSTALLATION .................................................... 51
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 51
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 52
DISASSEMBLY .................................................... 52
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 52
ASSEMBLY .......................................................... 52
WATER PUMP ........................................................... 53
Components ............................................................ 53
Removal and Installation ......................................... 53
REMOVAL ............................................................ 53
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ........................ 54
INSTALLATION .................................................... 54
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 54
THERMOSTAT AND WATER CONTROL VALVE ..... 55
Components ............................................................ 55
Removal and Installation ......................................... 55
REMOVAL ............................................................ 55
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ........................ 56
INSTALLATION .................................................... 56
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 57
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 58
Standard and Limit .................................................. 58
ENGINE COOLANT CAPACITY (APPROXI-
MATE) .................................................................. 58
RADIATOR ........................................................... 58
THERMOSTAT ..................................................... 58
WATER CONTROL VALVE .................................. 58

OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS
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OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSISPFP:00012
Troubleshooting ChartNBS004QN
Symptom Check items
Cooling sys-
tem parts
malfunctionPoor heat transferWater pump malfunction Worn or loose drive belt
— Thermostat stuck closed —
Damaged finsDust contamination or
paper clogging
Physical damage
Clogged radiator cooling
tubeExcess foreign material
(rust, dirt, sand, etc.)
Reduced air flowCooling fan does not oper-
ate
Fan assembly — High resistance to fan rota-
tion
Damaged fan blades
Damaged radiator shroud — — —
Improper engine coolant
mixture ratio—— —
Poor engine coolant quality — Engine coolant density —
Insufficient engine coolantEngine coolant leaksCooling hoseLoose clamp
Cracked hose
Water pump Poor sealing
Radiator capLoose
Poor sealing
RadiatorO-ring for damage, deterio-
ration or improper fitting
Cracked radiator tank
Cracked radiator core
Reservoir tank Cracked reservoir tank
Overflowing reservoir tankExhaust gas leaks into
cooling systemCylinder head deterioration
Cylinder head gasket dete-
rioration

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OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS
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Except cool-
ing system
parts mal-
function— Overload on engineAbusive drivingHigh engine rpm under no
load
Driving in low gear for
extended time
Driving at extremely high
speed
Powertrain system mal-
function
— Installed improper size
wheels and tires
Dragging brakes
Improper ignition timing
Blocked or restricted air
flowBlocked bumper —
— Blocked radiator grilleInstalled car brassiere
Mud contamination or
paper clogging
Blocked radiator —
Blocked condenser
Blocked air flow
Installed large fog lamp Symptom Check items

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OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS
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OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSISPFP:00012
Troubleshooting ChartNBS004RB
Symptom Check items
Cooling sys-
tem parts
malfunctionPoor heat transferWater pump malfunction Worn or loose drive belt
— Thermostat and water con-
trol valve stuck closed—
Damaged finsDust contamination or
paper clogging
Physical damage
Clogged radiator cooling
tubeExcess foreign material
(rust, dirt, sand, etc.)
Reduced air flowCooling fan does not oper-
ate
Fan assembly — High resistance to fan rota-
tion
Damaged fan blades
Damaged radiator shroud — — —
Improper engine coolant
mixture ratio—— —
Poor engine coolant quality — Engine coolant density —
Insufficient engine coolantEngine coolant leaksCooling hoseLoose clamp
Cracked hose
Water pump Poor sealing
Radiator capLoose
Poor sealing
RadiatorO-ring for damage, deterio-
ration or improper fitting
Cracked radiator tank
Cracked radiator core
Reservoir tank Cracked reservoir tank
Overflowing reservoir tankExhaust gas leaks into
cooling systemCylinder head deterioration
Cylinder head gasket dete-
rioration

OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS
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Except cool-
ing system
parts mal-
function— Overload on engineAbusive drivingHigh engine rpm under no
load
Driving in low gear for
extended time
Driving at extremely high
speed
Powertrain system mal-
function
— Installed improper size
wheels and tires
Dragging brakes
Improper ignition timing
Blocked or restricted air
flowBlocked bumper —
— Blocked radiator grilleInstalled car brassiere
Mud contamination or
paper clogging
Blocked radiator —
Blocked condenser
Blocked air flow
Installed large fog lamp Symptom Check items

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Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45 DTC Confirmation Procedure ............................... 438
Wiring Diagram .................................................... 439
Diagnostic Procedure ........................................... 440
Component Inspection ......................................... 444
DTC P0455 EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM ................ 445
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 445
DTC Confirmation Procedure ............................... 446
Diagnostic Procedure ........................................... 447
DTC P0456 EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM ................ 453
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 453
DTC Confirmation Procedure ............................... 454
Overall Function Check ........................................ 455
Diagnostic Procedure ........................................... 456
DTC P0460 FUEL LEVEL SENSOR ...................... 462
Component Description ........................................ 462
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 462
DTC Confirmation Procedure ............................... 462
Diagnostic Procedure ........................................... 463
Removal and Installation ...................................... 463
DTC P0461 FUEL LEVEL SENSOR ...................... 464
Component Description ........................................ 464
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 464
Overall Function Check ........................................ 464
Diagnostic Procedure ........................................... 465
Removal and Installation ...................................... 465
DTC P0462, P0463 FUEL LEVEL SENSOR CIR-
CUIT ........................................................................ 466
Component Description ........................................ 466
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 466
DTC Confirmation Procedure ............................... 466
Diagnostic Procedure ........................................... 467
Removal and Installation ...................................... 467
DTC P0500 VSS ..................................................... 468
Description ........................................................... 468
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 468
DTC Confirmation Procedure ............................... 468
Overall Function Check ........................................ 469
Diagnostic Procedure ........................................... 469
DTC P0506 ISC SYSTEM ....................................... 470
Description ........................................................... 470
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 470
DTC Confirmation Procedure ............................... 470
Diagnostic Procedure ........................................... 471
DTC P0507 ISC SYSTEM ....................................... 472
Description ........................................................... 472
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 472
DTC Confirmation Procedure ............................... 472
Diagnostic Procedure ........................................... 473
DTC P0550 PSP SENSOR ..................................... 474
Component Description ........................................ 474
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode
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On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... 474
DTC Confirmation Procedure ............................... 474
Wiring Diagram .................................................... 475
Diagnostic Procedure ........................................... 476
Component Inspection ......................................... 478
Removal and Installation ...................................... 478DTC P0603 ECM POWER SUPPLY .......................479
Component Description ........................................479
On Board Diagnosis Logic ....................................479
DTC Confirmation Procedure ...............................479
Wiring Diagram .....................................................480
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................481
DTC P0605 ECM .....................................................483
Component Description ........................................483
On Board Diagnosis Logic ....................................483
DTC Confirmation Procedure ...............................483
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................484
DTC P0643 SENSOR POWER SUPPLY ................486
On Board Diagnosis Logic ....................................486
DTC Confirmation Procedure ...............................486
Wiring Diagram .....................................................487
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................489
DTC P0850 PNP SWITCH ......................................491
Component Description ........................................491
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode
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On Board Diagnosis Logic ....................................491
DTC Confirmation Procedure ...............................491
Overall Function Check ........................................492
Wiring Diagram .....................................................493
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................494
DTC P1148, P1168 CLOSED LOOP CONTROL ....496
On Board Diagnosis Logic ....................................496
DTC P1211 TCS CONTROL UNIT ..........................497
Description ............................................................497
On Board Diagnosis Logic ....................................497
DTC Confirmation Procedure ...............................497
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................497
DTC P1212 TCS COMMUNICATION LINE ............498
Description ............................................................498
On Board Diagnosis Logic ....................................498
DTC Confirmation Procedure ...............................498
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................498
DTC P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE ........499
Description ............................................................499
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode
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On Board Diagnosis Logic ....................................500
Overall Function Check ........................................500
Wiring Diagram .....................................................502
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................504
Main 12 Causes of Overheating ...........................507
Component Inspection ..........................................509
DTC P1220 FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE
(FPCM) ....................................................................510
Description ............................................................510
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode
.510
On Board Diagnosis Logic ....................................510
DTC Confirmation Procedure ...............................511
Wiring Diagram .....................................................512
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................513
Component Inspection ..........................................517
DTC P1225 TP SENSOR ........................................518
Component Description ........................................518

EC-12Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45 DTC Confirmation Procedure ..............................11 4 6
Wiring Diagram ....................................................11 4 7
Diagnostic Procedure ..........................................11 4 8
Component Inspection .........................................11 5 2
DTC P0455 EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM ................115 3
On Board Diagnosis Logic ...................................11 5 3
DTC Confirmation Procedure ..............................11 5 4
Diagnostic Procedure ..........................................11 5 5
DTC P0456 EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM ................116 0
On Board Diagnosis Logic ...................................11 6 0
DTC Confirmation Procedure ..............................11 6 1
Overall Function Check .......................................11 6 2
Diagnostic Procedure ..........................................11 6 3
DTC P0460 FUEL LEVEL SENSOR ......................116 9
Component Description .......................................11 6 9
On Board Diagnosis Logic ...................................11 6 9
DTC Confirmation Procedure ..............................11 6 9
Diagnostic Procedure ..........................................11 7 0
Removal and Installation .....................................11 7 0
DTC P0461 FUEL LEVEL SENSOR ......................117 1
Component Description .......................................11 7 1
On Board Diagnosis Logic ...................................11 7 1
Overall Function Check .......................................11 7 1
Diagnostic Procedure ..........................................11 7 2
Removal and Installation .....................................11 7 2
DTC P0462, P0463 FUEL LEVEL SENSOR CIR-
CUIT .......................................................................117 3
Component Description .......................................11 7 3
On Board Diagnosis Logic ...................................11 7 3
DTC Confirmation Procedure ..............................11 7 3
Diagnostic Procedure ..........................................11 7 4
Removal and Installation .....................................11 7 4
DTC P0500 VSS .....................................................117 5
Description ...........................................................11 7 5
On Board Diagnosis Logic ...................................11 7 5
DTC Confirmation Procedure ..............................11 7 5
Overall Function Check .......................................11 7 6
Diagnostic Procedure ..........................................11 7 6
DTC P0506 ISC SYSTEM ......................................117 7
Description ...........................................................11 7 7
On Board Diagnosis Logic ...................................11 7 7
DTC Confirmation Procedure ..............................11 7 7
Diagnostic Procedure ..........................................11 7 8
DTC P0507 ISC SYSTEM ......................................117 9
Description ...........................................................11 7 9
On Board Diagnosis Logic ...................................11 7 9
DTC Confirmation Procedure ..............................11 7 9
Diagnostic Procedure ..........................................11 8 0
DTC P0550 PSP SENSOR .....................................118 1
Component Description .......................................11 8 1
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode
11 8 1
On Board Diagnosis Logic ...................................11 8 1
DTC Confirmation Procedure ..............................11 8 1
Wiring Diagram ....................................................11 8 2
Diagnostic Procedure ..........................................11 8 3
Component Inspection .........................................11 8 5
Removal and Installation .....................................11 8 5DTC P0603 ECM POWER SUPPLY .......................11 86
Component Description .......................................11 8 6
On Board Diagnosis Logic ...................................11 8 6
DTC Confirmation Procedure ...............................11 8 6
Wiring Diagram ....................................................11 8 7
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................11 8 8
DTC P0605 ECM ....................................................11 90
Component Description .......................................11 9 0
On Board Diagnosis Logic ...................................11 9 0
DTC Confirmation Procedure ...............................11 9 0
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................11 9 1
DTC P0643 SENSOR POWER SUPPLY ...............11 93
On Board Diagnosis Logic ...................................11 9 3
DTC Confirmation Procedure ...............................11 9 3
Wiring Diagram ....................................................11 9 4
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................11 9 6
DTC P0850 PNP SWITCH ......................................11 98
Component Description .......................................11 9 8
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode
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On Board Diagnosis Logic ...................................11 9 8
DTC Confirmation Procedure ...............................11 9 8
Overall Function Check ........................................11 9 9
Wiring Diagram ....................................................1200
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................1201
DTC P1140, P1145 IVT CONTROL POSITION SEN-
SOR ........................................................................1203
Component Description .......................................1203
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode
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On Board Diagnosis Logic ...................................1203
DTC Confirmation Procedure ...............................1203
Wiring Diagram ....................................................1204
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................1207
Component Inspection .........................................1210
Removal and Installation ......................................1210
DTC P1148, P1168 CLOSED LOOP CONTROL ...1211
On Board Diagnosis Logic ...................................1211
DTC P1211 TCS CONTROL UNIT .........................1212
Description ...........................................................1212
On Board Diagnosis Logic ...................................1212
DTC Confirmation Procedure ...............................1212
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................1212
DTC P1212 TCS COMMUNICATION LINE ............1213
Description ...........................................................1213
On Board Diagnosis Logic ...................................1213
DTC Confirmation Procedure ...............................1213
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................1213
DTC P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE .......1214
Description ...........................................................1214
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor Mode
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On Board Diagnosis Logic ...................................1215
Overall Function Check ........................................1215
Wiring Diagram ....................................................1217
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................1219
Main 13 Causes of Overheating ..........................1223
Component Inspection .........................................1224
DTC P1220 FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE