2007 NISSAN 350Z air condition

BRC-70
[TCS/ABS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYMPTOMS
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Unexpected Pedal ReactionNFS0003I
1. CHECK BRAKE PEDAL STROKE
Check brake pedal stroke.
Is the stroke too big?
YES >>
Bleed air from the brake piping.

Check the brake pedal, brake booster, and master cylinder mount for play, looseness, and
brake system for fluid leaks, etc. If any malfunctions are found, make repairs.
NO >> GO TO 2.
2. CHECK FUNCTION
Disconnect the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector, and make sure the braking force is suf-
ficient when the ABS is not operating. After the inspection, reconnect the connector.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3. CHECK WHEEL SENSOR AND SENSOR ROTOR in BRC-69, "Excessive ABS Func-
tion Operation Frequency" .
NG >> Check brake system.
The Braking Distance Is LongNFS0003J
CAUTION:
On slippery road surfaces, the stopping distance might be longer with the ABS operating than when
the ABS is not operating.
1. CHECK FUNCTION
Disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector to deactivate ABS. In this condition, check
stopping distance. After inspection, connect connector.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3. CHECK WHEEL SENSOR AND SENSOR ROTOR in BRC-69, "Excessive ABS Func-
tion Operation Frequency" .
NG >>

Bleed air from the brake piping.

Check brake system.
The ABS Function Does Not OperateNFS0003K
CAUTION:
The ABS does not operate when the speed is 10 km/h (6 MPH) or less.
1. CHECK ABS WARNING LAMP DISPLAY
Make sure warning lamp turns off approximately 1 second after the ignition switch is turned on or when driv-
ing.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3. CHECK WHEEL SENSOR AND SENSOR ROTOR in BRC-69, "Excessive ABS Func-
tion Operation Frequency" .
NG >> Perform self-diagnosis. Refer to BRC-53, "
OPERATION PROCEDURE" .

BRC-82
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSISPFP:00004
Fail-Safe FunctionNFS000IK
VDC/TCS SYSTEM
In case of Throttle Control System trouble, the VDC OFF indicator lamp and SLIP indicator lamp are turned
on, and the condition of the vehicle is the same as the condition of vehicles without VDC/TCS equipment. In
case of trouble to the Throttle Control System, the ABS control continues to operate normally without VDC/
TCS control.
CAUTION:
If the Fail-Safe function is activated, then perform the self diagnosis for VDC/TCS/ABS control system.
ABS, EBD SYSTEM
In case of the electrical problems with the ABS, the ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp and SLIP
indicator lamp will turn on. In case of the electrical problem with the EBD, brake warning lamp, ABS warning
lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp and SLIP indicator lamp will turn on. Simultaneously, the VDC/TCS/ABS
become one of the following conditions of the Fail-Safe function.

For ABS trouble, only the EBD is activated and the condition of the vehicle is the same condition of vehi-
cle without VDC/TCS/ABS equipment.
NOTE:
ABS self diagnosis sound may be heard. That is a normal condition because a self diagnosis for “Ignition
switch ON” and “The first starting” are being performed.

For EBD trouble, the EBD and ABS become inoperative, and the condition of the vehicle is the same as
the condition of vehicles without VDC/TCS/ ABS, EBD equipment.
How to Proceed With DiagnosisNFS00045
BASIC CONCEPT

Most important point to perform diagnosis is to understand systems (control and mechanism) in vehicle
thoroughly.

It is also important to clarify customer complaints before inspec-
tion.
First of all, reproduce symptom, and understand it fully.
Ask customer about his/her complaints carefully. In some cases,
it will be necessary to check symptom by driving vehicle with
customer.
NOTE:
Customers are not professionals. Do not assume “maybe cus-
tomer means...” or “maybe customer mentioned this symptom”.

It is essential to check symptoms right from beginning in order to
repair a malfunction completely.
For an intermittent malfunction, it is important to reproduce
symptom based on interview with customer and past examples.
Do not perform inspection on ad hoc basis. Most intermittent
malfunctions are caused by poor contacts. In this case, it will be
effective to shake suspected harness or connector by hand.
When repairs are performed without any symptom check, no
one can judge if malfunction has actually been eliminated.

After diagnosis, make sure to carry out “erase memory”. Refer to
BRC-96, "
HOW TO ERASE SELF-DIAGNOSIS RESULTS" .

For an intermittent malfunction, move harness or harness con-
nector by hand to check poor contact or false open circuit.

Always read “GI General Information” to confirm general precautions. Refer to GI-3, "General Precau-
tions"
SEF234G
SEF233G

BRC-98
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Note 1: After completing repairs of the shorted sensor circuit, when ignition switch is turned ON, ABS warning lamp turns on. Check that
ABS warning lamp turns off while driving the vehicle at approximately 30 km/h (19 MPH) for approximately 1 minute according to self-
diagnosis procedure. In addition, if wheel sensor 2 is displayed for the wheels, check the wheel sensor circuit and also check the control
unit power voltage.
Note 2: When errors are detected in several systems, including the CAN communication system [U1000], troubleshoot the CAN commu-
nication system.USV LINE [FL-RR]
[C1147]When the primary side VDC change-over valve 1 circuit is open or
short-circuit.
BRC-113, "
Solenoid and
VDC Change-Over Valve
System"
USV LINE [FR-RL]
[C1148]When the secondary side VDC change-over valve 1 circuit is open
or short-circuit.
HSV LINE [FL-RR]
[C1149]When the primary side VDC change-over valve 2 circuit is open or
short-circuit.
HSV LINE [FR-RL]
[C1150]When the secondary side VDC change-over valve 2 circuit is open
or short-circuit.
PRESS SEN CIRCUIT
[C1142]Pressure sensor open-circuit. When a short-circuit is detected. Or,
when a pressure sensor error is detected.BRC-108, "
Pressure Sen-
sor System"
ST ANG SEN CIRCUIT
[C1143]When the steering angle sensor neutral point has deviated. Or,
when a steering angle sensor error is detected.BRC-110, "Steering Angle
Sensor System"
ST ANG SEN SIGNAL
[C1144]Neutral position correction of steering angle sensor is not finished.BRC-79, "Adjustment of
Steering Angle Sensor
Neutral Position"
YAW RATE SENSOR
[C1145]When a yaw rate sensor error is detected. Or, when the yaw rate
sensor circuit is open. When a short-circuit is detected.BRC-111, "Yaw Rate/Side
G Sensor System"
SIDE G - SEN CIRCUIT
[C1146]When there is an error in the side G sensor. Or, when the side G
sensor circuit is open or short-circuited.BRC-111, "Yaw Rate/Side
G Sensor System"
ENGINE SIGNAL 1
[C1130]
Major engine components malfunctioning.BRC-107, "
Engine Sys-
tem"
ENGINE SIGNAL 2
[C1131]
ENGINE SIGNAL 3
[C1132]
ENGINE SIGNAL 4
[C1133]
ENGINE SIGNAL 5
[C1134]
ENGINE SIGNAL 6
[C1135]
EMERGENCY BRAKE
[C1153]When the VDC/TCS/ABS control unit is malfunctioning (excessive
pressure increase or insufficient pressure increase).BRC-121, "
VDC/TCS/
ABS Control Unit 2"
BR FLUID LEVEL LOW
[C1155]The brake fluid level has dropped. Or, when there is a short to
ground in the circuit between the VDC/TCS/ABS control unit and
the fluid level sensor.BRC-121, "Brake Fluid
Level Switch System"
ST ANG SEN COM CIR
[C1156]CAN communication line or steering angle sensor has generated
an error.BRC-122, "CAN Commu-
nication System"
CAN COMM CIRCUIT
[U1000]When VDC/TCS/ABS control unit is not transmitting or receiving
CAN communication signal for 2 seconds or more.BRC-122, "CAN Commu-
nication System"
(Note 2) Display item Malfunction detecting condition Check item

BRC-102
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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When inspection of the continuity or voltage between units is performed, check connector terminals for
disconnection, looseness, bend, or collapse. If any non-standard condition is detected, repair or replace
applicable part.

Intermittent errors may be caused by a poor connection in the harness, connector, or terminal. Move har-
nesses, harness connectors, or terminals by hand to make sure all connections are solid and undamaged.

If a circuit tester is used for the check, be careful not to forcibly extend any connector terminal.

VDC/TCS/ABS is a system that uses electronic control to perform brake control and engine power control.
Therefore, phenomena like those shown in the following table may occur, but this is because the system is
working normally.
Symptom Symptom description Result
Motor operation noiseThe is a motor operation sound inside VDC/TCS/ABS actuator, and some-
times there is a slight sound when VDC, TCS, or ABS operates.
Normal
Just after the engine starts, the motor operating noise may be heard. This
is a normal status of the system operation check.
System operation check noiseWhen the engine is started, you may barely be able to hear a slight thud-
ding sound from the engine room, but this sound is made by the system
operation check and is normal.Normal
TCS operation
(SLIP indicator lamp ON)TCS may be activated any time the vehicle suddenly accelerates, suddenly
downshifts, or is driven on a road with a varying surface friction coefficient.
Normal
Cancel the VDC/TCS
function for the
inspection on a chas-
sis dynamometer. When inspecting the speedometer, etc., press VDC OFF switch to turn off
TCS function before conducting the work.
When accelerator pedal is depressed on a chassis dynamometer (front
wheel fixing type), the vehicle speed will not increase. This is normal,
because TCS is activated by the stationary front wheels. The warning lamp
may also turn on to show “sensor system error” in this case. This is not a
malfunction either, because the stationary front wheels are detected.
Restart engine, and drive the vehicle at 30 km/h (19 MPH) or higher to
check that the warning lamp no longer turns on.
ABS operation
(longer stopping distance)Stopping distance may be longer for vehicles with ABS when the vehicle
drives on rough or snow-covered roads. Use lower speeds when driving on
these kinds of roads.Normal
Sluggish feelDepending on road circumstances, the driver may have a sluggish feel.
This is normal, because under TCS operation optimum traction has the
highest priority (safety first). Sometimes the driver has a slight sluggish feel
in response to substantial accelerator pedal operation.Normal

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYSTEM
BRC-105
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYSTEMPFP:00000
Wheel Sensor SystemNFS0004D
After using the CONSULT-III SELF-DIAG RESULTS to determine the location of the malfunctioning wheel sen-
sor, check all areas to determine the component to be replaced.
CAUTION:

Do not measure the resistance value and also voltage between the sensor terminal with tester etc.,
because the sensor is an active sensor.

Do not expand the terminal of the connector with a/the tester terminal stick, when it does the
inspection with the tester.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSIS RESULTS
Check self-diagnosis results.
Is the above displayed in the self-diagnosis display items?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> INSPECTION END
2. CHECK TIRE
Check air pressure, wear, and size.
Are air pressure, wear, and size within the standard values?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Adjust air pressure, or replace tire.
3. CHECK SENSOR AND SENSOR ROTOR

Check the condition of the sensor mount (for looseness, etc.).

Check the surface of the front sensor rotor rubber for damage.

Check the rear sensor rotor for damage.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Repair wheel sensor mount or replace the sensor rotor.
4. CHECK CONNECTOR
1. Disconnect VDC/TCS/ABS control unit connector and malfunctioning wheel sensor connector E42 (FR -
LH) or E27 (FR - RH) or T5 (RR - RH, LH). Check the terminal to see if it is deformed, disconnected,
loose, etc., and replace it if any non-standard condition is found.
2. Reconnect connectors, drive at a speed of approximately 30 km/h (19 MPH) or more for approximately
1minute, and then perform self-diagnosis.
Is the result of self-diagnosis normal?
YES >> The connector terminal contact is loose, damaged, open or shorted.
NO >> 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]

BRC-108
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYSTEM
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Pressure Sensor SystemNFS0004G
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSIS RESULTS
Check self-diagnosis results.
Is the above displayed in the self-diagnosis display items?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> INSPECTION END
2. CHECK STOP LAMP SWITCH CONNECTOR
1. Disconnect stop lamp switch connector and VDC/TCS/ABS control unit connector and check the termi-
nals for deformation, disconnection, looseness, and so on. If there is an error, repair or replace the termi-
nal.
2. Securely reconnect the connectors.
3. Start engine.
4. Repeat pumping brake pedal carefully several times, then perform self-diagnosis again.
Is the result of self-diagnosis normal?
YES >> The connector terminal contact is loose, damaged, open or shorted.
NO >> GO TO 3.
3. CHECK STOP LAMP SWITCH
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect stop lamp switch con-
nector E111.
2. Disconnect stop lamp switch connector
3. Check continuity between stop lamp switch connector terminal 3
and 4.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Replace stop lamp switch. Refer to BR-8, "
Components" .
Self-diagnosis results
PRESS SEN CIRCUIT
Stop lamp switch Condition Continuity
3 – 4Release stop lamp switch
(When brake pedal is depressed.)Ye s
Push stop lamp switch
(When brake pedal is released.)No
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYSTEM
BRC-109
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
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4. CHECK STOP LAMP SWITCH CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect VDC/TCS/ABS control
unit connector B114.
2. Check voltage between VDC/TCS/ABS control unit connector
B114 terminal 48 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Open or short in harness. Repair or replace the harness.
5. CHECK PRESSURE SENSOR CONNECTOR
1. Disconnect VDC actuator connector E50 and VDC/TCS/ABS control unit connector, check terminals for
deformation, disconnection, looseness, and so on. If there is an error, repair or replace the terminal.
2. Reconnect the connectors and then perform self-diagnosis.
Is the result of self-diagnosis normal?
YES >> The connector terminal contact is loose, damaged, open or shorted.
NO >> GO TO 6.
6. CHECK PRESSURE SENSOR HARNESS
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect VDC actuator connec-
tor E50 and VDC/TCS/ABS control unit connector B114.
2. Check continuity between VDC/TCS/ABS control unit connector
and VDC actuator connector.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 7.
NG >> If the open or short in harness, repair or replace the harness.
7. CHECK PRESSURE SENSOR
1. Connect VDC actuator and VDC/TCS/ABS control unit connectors.
2. Conduct “DATA MONITOR” of the “PRESS SENSOR” to check if the status is normal.
SFIA1896E
VDC/TCS/ABS control unit Ground Measurement condition Voltage
48 —Brake pedal depressed. Battery voltage (Approx. 12 V)
Brake pedal not depressed. Approx. 0 V
VDC/TCS/ABS control unit VDC actuator Continuity
69 30
Ye s 68 31
67 32
SFIA2444E
Condition Data monitor display
When brake pedal is depressed.− 40 – 300 bar
When brake pedal is released. Approx. 0 bar

BRC-110
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYSTEM
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OK or NG
OK >> INSPECTION END
NG >> If the pressure sensor is damaged or malfunctioning, replace the VDC actuator (pressure sensor it
built in).
Steering Angle Sensor SystemNFS0004H
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSIS RESULTS
Check self-diagnosis results.
Is the above displayed in the self-diagnosis item?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> INSPECTION END
2. CHECK CONNECTOR
1. Disconnect steering angle sensor connector and VDC/TCS/ABS control unit connector and check termi-
nals for deformation, disconnection, looseness, and so on. If there is an error, repair or replace the termi-
nal.
2. Reconnect the connectors and then preform self-diagnosis.
Is the result of self-diagnosis normal?
YES >> The connector terminal contact is loose, damaged, open or shorted.
NO >> GO TO 3.
3. CHECK STEERING ANGLE SENSOR HARNESS
1. Check CAN communication system. Refer to BRC-122, "
CAN Communication System" .
2. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect steering angle sensor
connector M22 and VDC/TCS/ABS control unit connector B114.
3. Check continuity between VDC/TCS/ABS control unit connector
terminal 2 and steering angle sensor connector terminal 3.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> If the open or short in harness, repair or replace the har-
ness.
4. CHECK DATA MONITOR
1. Connect steering angle sensor and VDC/TCS/ABS control unit connectors.
2. Conduct “DATA MONITOR” of the “STR ANGLE SIG” to check if the status is normal.
OK or NG
OK >> Re-conduct VDC/TCS/ABS control unit self-diagnosis.
NG >> Replace spiral cable (steering angle sensor) and adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor.
Refer to BRC-79, "
Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .
Self-diagnosis results
ST ANG SEN CIRCUIT
VDC/TCS/ABS control unit Steering angle sensor Continuity
23Yes
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Steering condition Data monitor
Straight-ahead Approx. 0°
Turn wheel to the right by 90 °Approx. + 90°
Turn wheel to the left by 90 °Approx. - 90°