2007 NISSAN 350Z sensor

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYMPTOMS
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Pedal Vibration or ABS Operation Sound OccursNFS0003L
CAUTION:
Under the following conditions, when brake pedal is lightly depressed (just place a foot on it), ABS is
activated and vibration is felt. However, this is normal.

When shifting gears

When driving on slippery road

During cornering at high speed

When passing over bumps or grooves [50 mm (1.97 in) or more]

When pulling away just after starting engine [at approximately 10 km/h (6 MPH) or higher]
1. SYMPTOM CHECK 1
Check if pedal vibration or operation sound occurs when the engine is started.
Does the symptom occur?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Perform self-diagnosis. Refer to BRC-53, "
OPERATION PROCEDURE" .
2. SYMPTOM CHECK 2
Check symptom when electrical component (headlamps, etc.) switches are operated.
Does the symptom occur when the electrical component (head lamp, etc.) switches are operated?
YES >> Check if there is a radio, antenna, antenna lead wire, or wiring close to the control unit (or its wir-
ing), and if there is, move it farther away.
NO >> GO TO 3. CHECK WHEEL SENSOR AND SENSOR ROTOR in BRC-69, "
Excessive ABS Func-
tion Operation Frequency" .
The Vehicle Jerks Around During TCS/ABS ControlNFS0003M
1. CHECK ENGINE SPEED SIGNAL
Conduct CONSULT-III ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) “Data Monitor”.
Is the speed during idling 400 rpm or higher?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> GO TO 2.
2. CHECK ECM SELF-DIAGNOSIS RESULT ITEM
Perform ECM self-diagnosis.
Are self-diagnosis items displayed?
YES >> Check the corresponding items. Refer to EC-81, "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS" in “Engine Control
(EC section)”.
NO >> GO TO 3.
3. SYMPTOM CHECK 1
Check if the vehicle jerks during TCS/ABS control.
OK or NG
OK >> INSPECTION END
NG >> GO TO 4.
4. CHECK A/T SELF-DIAGNOSIS RESULT ITEM
Perform A/T self-diagnosis.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Check the corresponding items. Refer toAT- 4 0 , "
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS" in “A/T”.

WHEEL SENSORS
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Removal and InstallationNFS0003N
COMPONENTS
REMOVAL
Pay attention to the following when removing sensor.
CAUTION:

As much as possible, avoid rotating sensor when removing it. Pull sensors out without pulling on
sensor harness.

Take care to avoid damaging sensor edges or rotor teeth. Remove wheel sensor first before
removing front or rear wheel hub. This is to avoid damage to sensor wiring and loss of sensor
function.
INSTALLATION
Pay attention to the following when installing sensor. Tighten installation bolts and nuts to specified torques.

When installing, check that there is no foreign material such as iron chips on pick-up and mounting hole of
the sensor. Check that no foreign material has been caught in the sensor rotor motor. Remove any foreign
material and clean the mount.

When installing front sensor, be sure to press rubber grommets in until they lock at the three locations
shown in diagram (2 at shock absorbers and 1 at body panel). When installed, harness must not be
twisted. White line on harness (shaded part) must be visible from front.
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BRC-74
[TCS/ABS]
SENSOR ROTOR
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SENSOR ROTORPFP:47970
Removal and InstallationNFS0003O
REMOVAL
Front
Sensor rotor cannot be disassembled. To replace sensor rotor, replace hub bearing assembly. Refer to FA X - 4 ,
"Removal and Installation" in “Front Axle/Drive Shaft” in “FAX” section.
Rear

Follow procedure below to remove rear sensor rotor.
–Remove side flange. Refer to RFD-15, "SIDE OIL SEAL" in “Rear Final Drive” in “RFD” section.
–Using a bearing replacer (special service tool) and puller (commercial service tool), remove sensor rotor
from the side flange.
INSTALLATION
Front
Sensor rotor cannot be disassembled. To replace sensor rotor, replace hub bearing assembly. Refer to FA X - 4 ,
"Removal and Installation" in “Front Axle/Drive Shaft” in “FAX” section.
Rear

Follow procedure below to install rear sensor rotor.
–Using a drift (special service tool), press rear sensor rotor onto
the side flange.
–Install side flange. Refer to RFD-15, "SIDE OIL SEAL" in “Rear
Final Drive” in “RFD” section.Tool number A: ST30720000 (J-25405)
B: ST27863000 ( — )
C: KV40104710 ( — )
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PRECAUTIONS
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Precautions for Brake ControlNFS0003T

During ABS operation, brake pedal lightly vibrates and a mechanical noise may be heard. This is normal.

Just after starting vehicle after ignition switch ON, brake pedal may vibrate or motor operating noise may
be heard from engine compartment. This is a normal status of operation check.

Stopping distance may be longer than that of vehicles without ABS when vehicle drives on rough, gravel,
or snow-covered (fresh, deep snow) roads.

When an error is indicated by ABS or another warning lamp, collect all necessary information from cus-
tomer (what symptoms are present under what conditions) and check for simple causes before starting
diagnostic servicing. Besides electrical system inspection, check booster operation, brake fluid level, and
oil leaks.

If tire size and type are used in an improper combination, or brake pads are not Genuine NISSAN parts,
stopping distance or steering stability may deteriorate.

If there is a radio, antenna, or antenna lead-in wire (including wiring) near control module, ABS function
may have a malfunction or error.

If aftermarket parts (car stereo, CD player, etc.) Have been installed, check for incidents such as harness
pinches, open circuits, and improper wiring.

If the following components are replaced with non-genuine components or converted, the VDC OFF indi-
cator lamp and SLIP indicator lamp may turn on or the VDC system may not operate properly. Compo-
nents related to suspension (Shock Absorber, Strut, Spring, Bush, etc.), Tires, wheels (exclude specified
size), components related to brake (Pad, Rotor, Caliper, etc.), Components related to engine (Muffler,
ECM, etc.), Components related to body reinforcement (Roll bar, Tower bar, etc.).

Driving in the condition of breakage or excessive wear of the suspension, tires or components related to
the brakes may cause the VDC OFF indicator lamp and the SLIP indicator lamp to turn on, and the VDC
system may not operate properly.

When the TCS or VDC is activated by sudden acceleration or sudden turn, some noise may occur if the
brake pedal is used. The noise is a result of the normal operation of the TCS and VDC.

When driving on roads which have extreme slopes (such as mountainous roads) or high banks (such as
sharp carves on a freeway), the VDC may not operate normally, or the VDC warning lamp may turn on.
However, this is not a problem if normal operation can be resumed after restarting the engine.

Sudden turns (such as spin turns, acceleration turns), drifting, etc. When VDC function is OFF (VDC SW
ON) may cause the yaw rate/side G -sensor system indicate a problem. However this is not a problem if
normal operation can be resumed after restarting the engine.

BRC-78
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PREPARATION
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PREPARATIONPFP:00002
Special Service ToolsNFS0003U
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Commercial Service ToolsNFS0003V
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
ST30720000
(J-25405)
Drift
a: 77 mm (3.03 in) dia.
b: 55.5 mm (2.185 in) dia.
Installation rear sensor rotor ST27863000
(—)
Drift
a: 74.5 mm (2.933 in) dia.
b: 62.5 mm (2.461 in) dia.
KV40104710
(—)
a: 76.3 mm (3.004 in) dia.
b: 67.9 mm (2.673 in) dia.
ZZA0701D
ZZA0832D
ZZA0832D
Tool nameDescription
1. Flare nut crowfoot
a: 10mm (0.39 in) / 12mm (0.47 in)
2. Torque wrenchinstalling brake tube
S-NT360

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
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Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral PositionNFS0003W
In case of doing work that applies to the list below, make sure to adjust neutral position of steering angle sen-
sor before running vehicle.
×: Required
–: Not required
1. Stop vehicle with front wheels in straight-ahead position.
2. Turn ignition switch ON and in the following order touch “ABS” “WORK SUPPORT” “ANGLE SENSOR
ADJUSTMENT” in CONSULT-III screen.
3. Touch “START”.
CAUTION:
Do not touch steering wheel while adjusting steering angle sensor.
4. After approximately 10 seconds, touch “END”. (After approximately 60 seconds, it ends automatically.)
5. Turn ignition switch OFF, then turn it ON again.
CAUTION:
Be sure to carry out above operation.
6. Run vehicle with front wheels in straight-ahead position, then stop.
7. Select “DATA MONITOR”, “ECU INPUT SIGNALS”, and “STEERING ANGLE SIGNAL” on CONSULT-III
screen. Then check that “STEERING ANGLE SIGNAL” is within 0±2.5°. If value is more than specifica-
tion, repeat steps 1 to 7.
8. Erase memory of VDC/TCS/ABS control unit and ECM.
9. Turn ignition switch to OFF.
Situation Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position
Removing/Installing VDC/TCS/ABS control unit−
Replacing VDC/TCS/ABS control unit×
Removing/Installing steering angle sensor×
Removing/Installing steering components×
Removing/Installing suspension components×
Change 4 tires to new ones–
Tire rotation–
Adjusting wheel alignment×

BRC-80
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
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SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONPFP:00000
System DiagramNFS0003X
VDC FunctionNFS0003Y

In addition to the TCS/ABS function, the driver steering amount and brake operation amount are detected
from the steering angle sensor and pressure sensor, and the vehicle's driving status (amount of under-
steering / over-steering) is determined from information from the yaw rate/side G sensor, wheel sensor,
etc., and this information is used to improve vehicle stability by controlling the braking and engine power
to all four wheels.

The SLIP indicator lamp flashes to inform the driver of VDC operation.

During VDC operation, the body and brake pedal lightly vibrate and mechanical noises may be heard.
This is normal.

The ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp, and SLIP indicator lamp might turn on when the vehicle
is subject to strong shaking or large vibration, such as when the vehicle is on a turn table or a ship while
the engine is running. In this case, restart the engine on a normal road, and if the ABS warning lamp, VDC
OFF indicator lamp, and SLIP indicator lamp turn off, there is no problem.
TCS FunctionNFS0003Z

The wheel spin of the drive wheels is detected by the VDC/TCS/ABS control unit from the wheel speed
signals from the four wheels, so if wheel spin occurs, the rear wheel right and left brake fluid pressure
control and engine fuel cut are conducted while the throttle value is restricted to reduce the engine torque
and decrease the amount of wheel spin. In addition, the degree the throttle is opened is controlled to
achieve the optimum engine torque.

Depending on road circumstances, the driver may have a sluggish feel. This is normal, because the opti-
mum traction has the highest priority under TCS operation.

TCS may be activated any time the vehicle suddenly accelerates, suddenly downshifts, or is driven on a
road with a varying surface friction coefficient.

During TCS operation, it informs a driver of system operation by flashing SLIP indicator lamp.
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BRC-94
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Control Unit Input/Output Signal StandardNFS00049
REFERENCE VALUE FROM CONSULT-III
CAUTION:
The display shows the control unit calculation data, so a normal value might be displayed even in the
event the output circuit (harness) is open or short - circuited.
Monitor item Display ContentData monitor
ConditionReference values for normal
operation
WHEEL SENSORVehicle speed calculated using
signals from all four wheel sen-
sorsVehicle stopped 0 km/h (0 MPH)
While driving (Note 1)Nearly matches the speed-
ometer display (±10% or
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IN ABS S/V
OUT ABS S/VOperation status of all solenoidsWhen the actuator solenoid operates or
during a fail-safeON
When the actuator relay operates and
the actuator solenoid does not operateOFF
STOP LAMP SW Brake pedal operationBrake pedal depressed ON
Brake pedal not depressed OFF
MOTOR RELAYMotor and motor relay operation
statusWhen the motor relay and motor are
operatingON
When the motor relay and motor are not
operatingOFF
ACTUATOR RLY Actuator relay operation statusWhen the actuator relay is operating OFF
When the actuator relay is not operat-
ingON
ABS WARN LAMPABS warning lamp on condition
(Note 2)ABS warning lamp ON ON
ABS warning lamp OFF OFF
OFF LAMPVDC OFF indicator lamp on con-
dition (Note 3)When the VDC OFF indicator lamp on ON
When the VDC OFF indicator lamp off OFF
OFF SWVDC OFF switch
ON-OFF statusVDC OFF switch ON
(When the VDC OFF indicator lamp on)ON
When VDC OFF switch OFF
(When the VDC OFF indicator lamp off)OFF
SLIP LAMPSLIP indicator lamp on condition
(Note 4)When SLIP indicator lamp is ON ON
When SLIP indicator lamp is OFF OFF
BATTERY VOLTBattery voltage supplied to VDC/
TCS/ABS control unitIgnition switch ON 10 - 16V
GEARDetermined gear shift position
from the A/T PNP switch signalAlways1 (M/T vehicles normally
remain at 1)
POSITIONShift position determined by the
A/T PNP switch signalAlways## (M/T vehicles normally
remain at ##)
YAW RATE SENYaw rate detected by yaw rate
sensorVehicle stopped Approx. 0 d/s
While driving -70 - 70d/s
ACCEL POS SIGThrottle open/close status (linked
to the accelerator pedal)Do not step on the accelerator pedal
(When ignition switch is on)0%
Step on the Brake pedal (When ignition
switch is on)0 to 100%
SIDE G-SENSOR Side G detected by side G sensorVehicle stopped
Approx. 0 m/s
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While driving
-24.3 - 24.1 m/s2
ST ANGLE SIGSteering angle detected by steer-
ing angle sensorStraight-ahead condition Approx. 0°
Steering wheel turned -720 - 720°