2007 INFINITI QX56 coolant temperature

CO-10
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ENGINE COOLANT
• Wrap a thick cloth around the cap to carefully remove the cap. First, turn the cap a quarter of a turn
to release any built-up pressure, then push down and turn the cap all the way to remove it.
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT
1. Turn ignition switch ON and set temperature control lever all the way to HOT position or the highest tem-
perature position. Wait 10 seconds and turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Remove the engine front undercover using power tool.
3. Open the radiator drain plug at the bottom of the radiator, and
remove the radiator filler cap. This is the only step required
when partially draining the cooling system (radiator only).
CAUTION:
Do not to allow the coolant to contact the drive belts.
4. When draining all of the coolant in the system for engine
removal or repair, it is necessary to drain the cylinder block.
Remove the RH cylinder block drain plug to drain the right bank
and the oil cooler hose to drain the left bank as shown.
5. Remove the reservoir tank to drain the engine coolant, then clean the reservoir tank before installing it.
6. Check the drained coolant for contaminants such as rust, corrosion or discoloration.
If the coolant is contaminated, flush the engine cooling system.
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT
1. Close the radiator drain plug. Install the reservoir tank, cylinder block drain plug, and the oil cooler hose, if
removed for a total system drain or for engine removal or repair.
• The radiator must be completely empty of coolant and water.
• Apply sealant to the threads of the cylinder block drain plug. Use Genuine High Performance Thread
Sealant or equivalent. Refer to GI-45, "
Recommended Chemical Product and Sealant".
2. Set the vehicle heater controls to the full HOT and heater ON position. Turn the vehicle ignition ON with
the engine OFF as necessary to activate the heater mode.
WBIA0391E
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WBIA0392E
Radiator drain plug : Refer to CO-13, "Removal and Installation".
RH cylinder block drain plug : Refer to EM-78
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ENGINE COOLANT
1. Drain the water from the engine cooling system.
2. Fill the radiator and the reservoir tank (to the “MAX” line), with water. Reinstall the radiator cap and leave
the vented reservoir cap off.
3. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
4. Press the engine accelerator two or three times under no-load.
5. Stop the engine and wait until it cools down.
6. Drain the water from the engine cooling system.
7. Repeat steps 2 through 6 until clear water begins to drain from the radiator.

THERMOSTAT AND WATER PIPING
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3. Remove the engine room cover using power tool.
4. Disconnect the heater hose (heater core side).
5. Remove the heater hose bracket.
6. Disconnect the water cut valve connector.
7. Remove the water cut valve.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
• Place a thread so that it is caught in the valve of the thermostat.
Immerse fully in a container filled with water. Heat while stirring.
• The valve opening temperature is the temperature at which the
valve opens and falls from the thread.
• Continue heating. Check the full-open lift amount.
• After checking the full-open lift amount, lower the water tempera-
ture and check the valve closing temperature.
Standard values:
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Installation of Thermostat
• Install the thermostat with the whole circumference of each flange
part fit securely inside the rubber ring as shown.
• Install the thermostat with the jiggle valve facing upwards.
Installation of Water Outlet Pipe and Heater Pipe
First apply a neutral detergent to the O-rings, then quickly insert the insertion parts of the water outlet pipe and
heater pipe into the installation holes.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
• Check for leaks of the engine coolant. Refer to CO-9, "Inspection".
• Start and warm up the engine. Visually check for leaks of the engine coolant.
SLC252B
Thermostat
Valve opening temperature 80 - 84°C (176 - 183° F)
Full-open lift amount More than 10 mm/ 95°C (0.39 in/ 203°F)
Valve closing temperature 77°C (171°F) or higher
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Standard and LimitINFOID:0000000003531577
ENGINE COOLANT CAPACITY (APPROXIMATE)
Unit: (US gal, Imp gal)
THERMOSTAT
RADIATOR
Unit: kPa (kg/cm2, psi)
Engine coolant capacity with reservoir tank ("MAX" level) 14.4 (3 3/4, 3 1/8)
Valve opening temperature 80 - 84°C (176 - 183°F)
Maximum valve lift More than 10 mm/95°C (0.39 in/203°F)
Valve closing temperature 77°C (171°F) or higher
Reservoir cap relief pressure Standard 95 - 125 (0.97- 1.28, 14 - 18)
Leakage test pressure 137 (1.4, 20)

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COMBINATION METERS
POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT
Power is supplied at all times
• through 10A fuse [No.19, located in the fuse block (J/B)]
• to combination meter terminal 8.
With the ignition switch in the ON or START position, power is supplied
• through 10A fuse [No.14, located in the fuse block (J/B)]
• to combination meter terminal 24.
Ground is supplied
• to combination meter terminal 17
• through body grounds M57, M61 and M79.
WATER TEMPERATURE GAUGE
The water temperature gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature.
ECM provides an engine coolant temperature signal to combination meter via CAN communication lines.
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE
The engine oil pressure gauge indicates whether the engine oil pressure is low or normal.
The oil pressure gauge is controlled by the IPDM E/R (intelligent power distribution module engine room). Low
oil pressure causes oil pressure switch terminal 1 to provide ground to IPDM E/R terminal 42. The IPDM E/R
then signals the combination meter (unified meter control unit) via CAN communication lines and a low oil
pressure indication is displayed by the oil pressure gauge.
A/T OIL TEMPERATURE GAUGE
The A/T oil temperature gauge indicates the A/T fluid temperature.
TCM (transmission control module) provides an A/T flui d temperature signal to combination meter via CAN
communication lines.
VOLTAGE GAUGE
The voltage gauge indicates the battery/charging system voltage.
The voltage gauge is regulated by the unified meter control unit.
TA C H O M E T E R
The tachometer indicates engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm).
ECM provides an engine speed signal to combination meter via CAN communication lines.
FUEL GAUGE
The fuel gauge indicates the approximate fuel level in the fuel tank.
The fuel gauge is regulated by the unified meter control unit and a variable resistor signal supplied
• to combination meter terminal 15.
• through fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump terminal 2
• through fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump terminal 5
• from combination meter terminal 16
SPEEDOMETER
ABS actuator and electric unit (contro l unit) provides a vehicle speed signal to the combination meter via CAN
communication lines.
ODO/TRIP METER
The vehicle speed signal and the memory signals from the meter memory circuit are processed by the combi-
nation meter and the mileage is displayed.
How to Change the Display
Refer to Owner's Manual for odo/tr ip meter operating instructions.
CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Refer to LAN-4.

EC-8
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................567
Wiring Diagram ......................................................569
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................570
Component Inspection ...........................................572
Removal and Installation .......................................573
DTC P2135 TP SENSOR .................................574
Component Description .........................................574
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor
Mode ......................................................................
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On Board Diagnosis Logic .....................................574
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................574
Wiring Diagram ......................................................576
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................577
Component Inspection ...........................................579
Removal and Installation .......................................580
DTC P2138 APP SENSOR ..............................581
Component Description .........................................581
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor
Mode ......................................................................
581
On Board Diagnosis Logic .....................................581
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................582
Wiring Diagram ......................................................583
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................584
Component Inspection ...........................................587
Removal and Installation .......................................587
DTC P2A00, P2A03 A/F SENSOR 1 ...............588
Component Description .........................................588
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor
Mode ......................................................................
588
On Board Diagnosis Logic .....................................588
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................588
Wiring Diagram ......................................................590
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................593
Removal and Installation .......................................596
ASCD BRAKE SWITCH ..................................597
Component Description .........................................597
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor
Mode ......................................................................
597
Wiring Diagram ......................................................598
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................599
Component Inspection ...........................................602
ASCD INDICATOR ..........................................603
Component Description .........................................603
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor
Mode ......................................................................
603
Wiring Diagram ......................................................604
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................604
ELECTRICAL LOAD SIGNAL .........................606
Description .............................................................606
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor
Mode ......................................................................
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Diagnosis Procedure .............................................606
FUEL INJECTOR ..............................................608
Component Description ........................................608
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor
Mode .....................................................................
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Wiring Diagram .....................................................609
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................610
Component Inspection ..........................................612
Removal and Installation .......................................612
FUEL PUMP .....................................................613
Description ............................................................613
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor
Mode .....................................................................
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Wiring Diagram .....................................................614
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................615
Component Inspection ..........................................617
Removal and Installation .......................................618
ICC BRAKE SWITCH .......................................619
Component Description ........................................619
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor
Mode .....................................................................
619
Wiring Diagram .....................................................620
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................621
Component Inspection ..........................................624
IGNITION SIGNAL ............................................626
Component Description ........................................626
Wiring Diagram .....................................................627
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................632
Component Inspection ..........................................635
Removal and Installation .......................................637
REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR ...........638
Component Description ........................................638
Wiring Diagram .....................................................639
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................640
Removal and Installation .......................................642
MIL AND DATA LINK CONNECTOR ...............643
Wiring Diagram .....................................................643
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ................................................................
645
Fuel Pressure ........................................................645
Idle Speed and Ignition Timing .............................645
Calculated Load Value ..........................................645
Mass Air Flow Sensor ...........................................645
Intake Air Temperature Sensor .............................645
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor ...................645
A/F Sensor 1 Heater .............................................645
Heated Oxygen sensor 2 Heater ..........................645
Crankshaft Position Sensor (POS) .......................646
Camshaft Position Sensor (PHASE) .....................646
Throttle Control Motor ...........................................646
Fuel Injector ..........................................................646
Fuel Pump .............................................................646

ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM
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*1: This sensor is not used to control the engine system. This is used only for the on board diagnosis.
*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 both the crankshaft position sensor 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
MIXTURE RATIO FEEDBACK CONTROL (CLOSED LOOP CONTROL)
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
Knock sensor Engine knocking condition
Battery
Battery voltage*
3
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
The mixture ratio feedback system provides the best air-fuel mixture ratio for driveability and emission control.
The three way catalyst (manifold) can then better reduce CO, HC and NOx emissions. This system uses air
fuel ratio (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 air
fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1, refer to EC-225
. 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 (manifold). Even if the switching
characteristics of air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 shift, the air-fuel ratio is controlled to stoichiometric by the signal
from heated oxygen sensor 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., 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.
FUEL INJECTION TIMING
Two types of systems are used.
Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection System
Fuel is injected into each cylinder during each engine cycle according to the firing order. This system is used
when the engine is running.
Simultaneous Multiport Fuel Injection System
Fuel is injected simultaneously into all eight cylinders twice each engine cycle. In other words, pulse signals of
the same width are simultaneously transmitted from the ECM.
The eight fuel injectors will then receive the signals two times for each engine cycle.
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