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Revision: 2006 November2007 350Z PREPARATION ......................................................... 78
Special Service Tools ............................................. 78
Commercial Service Tools ...................................... 78
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE ........................................... 79
Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Posi-
tion ......................................................................... 79
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .......................................... 80
System Diagram ..................................................... 80
VDC Function ......................................................... 80
TCS Function ......................................................... 80
ABS Function ......................................................... 81
EBD Function ......................................................... 81
Hydraulic Circuit Diagram ...................................... 81
CAN Communication .............................................. 81
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .................................... 81
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS ............................................ 82
Fail-Safe Function .................................................. 82
VDC/TCS SYSTEM ............................................. 82
ABS, EBD SYSTEM ............................................ 82
How to Proceed With Diagnosis ............................. 82
BASIC CONCEPT ............................................... 82
DIAGNOSIS FLOWCHART ................................ 83
ASKING COMPLAINTS ...................................... 84
EXAMPLE OF DIAGNOSIS SHEET ................... 84
Component Parts Location ..................................... 85
Schematic .............................................................. 86
Wiring Diagram — VDC — ..................................... 87
Control Unit Input/Output Signal Standard ............. 94
REFERENCE VALUE FROM CONSULT-III ........ 94
CONSULT-III Functions (ABS) ............................... 96
CONSULT-III MAIN FUNCTION .......................... 96
Self-Diagnosis ........................................................ 96
OPERATION PROCEDURE ............................... 96
HOW TO ERASE SELF-DIAGNOSIS RESULTS ... 96
DISPLAY ITEM LIST ........................................... 97
Data Monitor ........................................................... 99
DISPLAY ITEM LIST ........................................... 99
Active Test ............................................................ 101
TEST ITEM ....................................................... 101
Correct and Quick Diagnosis ............................... 101
DIAGNOSIS PRECAUTIONS ........................... 101
ABS WARNING LAMP, VDC OFF INDICATOR
LAMP, SLIP INDICATOR LAMP AND BRAKE
WARNING LAMP ON/OFF TIMING .................. 103
Basic Inspection ................................................... 103
BRAKE FLUID AMOUNT, LEAKS, AND BRAKE
PADS INSPECTION .......................................... 103
POWER SYSTEM TERMINAL LOOSENESS
AND BATTERY INSPECTION .......................... 103
ABS WARNING LAMP, VDC OFF INDICATOR
LAMP, SLIP INDICATOR LAMP INSPECTION . 103
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYSTEM ................. 105
Wheel Sensor System .......................................... 105
INSPECTION PROCEDURE ............................ 105
Engine System ..................................................... 107
INSPECTION PROCEDURE ............................ 107
VDC/TCS/ABS Control Unit 1 .............................. 107
INSPECTION PROCEDURE ............................ 107Pressure Sensor System ......................................108
INSPECTION PROCEDURE ............................108
Steering Angle Sensor System .............................110
INSPECTION PROCEDURE ............................110
Yaw Rate/Side G Sensor System ..........................111
INSPECTION PROCEDURE .............................111
Solenoid and VDC Change-Over Valve System ...113
INSPECTION PROCEDURE ............................113
ABS Motor and Motor Relay System ....................116
INSPECTION PROCEDURE ............................116
Actuator Relay System .........................................118
INSPECTION PROCEDURE ............................118
Stop Lamp Switch System ....................................119
INSPECTION PROCEDURE ............................119
VDC/TCS/ABS Control Unit Power and Ground
Systems ................................................................120
INSPECTION PROCEDURE ............................120
VDC/TCS/ABS Control Unit 2 ...............................121
INSPECTION PROCEDURE ............................121
Brake Fluid Level Switch System .........................121
INSPECTION PROCEDURE ............................121
CAN Communication System ...............................122
INSPECTION PROCEDURE ............................122
Component Inspection ..........................................122
VDC OFF SWITCH ...........................................122
ABS MOTOR RELAY AND ACTUATOR RELAY .123
VDC/TCS/ABS ACTUATOR ..............................123
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYMPTOMS ............124
Excessive ABS Function Operation Frequency ....124
Unexpected Pedal Reaction .................................124
The Braking Distance Is Long ..............................125
The ABS Function Does Not Operate ..................125
Pedal Vibration or ABS Operation Sound Occurs .125
Vehicle Jerks During VDC/TCS/ABS Control .......126
WHEEL SENSORS .................................................128
Removal and Installation ......................................128
COMPONENTS .................................................128
REMOVAL .........................................................128
INSTALLATION .................................................128
VDC/TCS/ABS CONTROL UNIT ............................129
Removal and Installation ......................................129
REMOVAL .........................................................129
INSTALLATION .................................................129
SENSOR ROTOR ...................................................130
Removal and Installation ......................................130
REMOVAL .........................................................130
INSTALLATION .................................................130
VDC/TCS/ABS ACTUATOR ...................................131
Removal and Installation ......................................131
COMPONENTS .................................................131
G SENSOR ..............................................................132
Removal and Installation ......................................132
REMOVAL .........................................................132
INSTALLATION .................................................132
STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ................................133
Removal and Installation ......................................133
REMOVAL .........................................................133
INSTALLATION .................................................133
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-96
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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CONSULT-III Functions (ABS)NFS0004A
CONSULT-III MAIN FUNCTION
CONSULT-III can display each diagnostic item using the diagnostic test modes shown following.
Self-DiagnosisNFS000HK
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Before performing the self-diagnosis, start engine and drive vehicle at 30 km/h (19 MPH) or more for
approximately 1 minute.
HOW TO ERASE SELF-DIAGNOSIS RESULTS
1. After erasing DTC memory, start engine and drive vehicle at 30 km/h (19 MPH) or more for approximately
1 minute as the final inspection, and make sure that the ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp,
SLIP indicator lamp and brake warning lamp turn OFF.
CAUTION:
If memory cannot be erased, perform applicably diagnosis.
When the wheel sensor malfunctions, after inspecting the wheel sensor system, the ABS warning lamp,
VDC OFF indicator lamp, SLIP indicator lamp and brake warning lamp will not turn OFF even when the
system is normal unless the vehicle is driving at approximately 30 km/h (19 MPH) or more for approxi-
mately 1 minute.
Brake warning lamp will turn ON in case of parking brake operation (when switch is ON) or of brake
fluid level switch operation (when brake fluid is insufficient).
Diagnostic test mode Function Reference
WORK SUPPORTThis mode enables a technician to adjust some devices faster and more
accurately by following the indications on CONSULT-III.BRC-79, "
Adjustment of
Steering Angle Sensor
Neutral Position"
SELF-DIAG RESULTS Self-diagnostic results can be read and erased quickly.BRC-96, "Self-Diagnosis"
DATA MONITOR Input/Output data in the VDC/TCS/ABS control unit can be read.BRC-99, "Data Monitor"
CAN DIAG SUPPORT
MNTRThe results of transmit/receive diagnosis of communication can be read.LAN-44, "CAN Diagnostic
Support Monitor"
ACTIVE TESTDiagnostic Test Mode in which CONSULT-III drives some actuators apart
from the VDC/TCS/ABS control unit and also shifts some parameters in a
specified range.BRC-101, "Active Test"
FUNCTION TESTConducted by CONSULT-III instead of a technician to determine whether
each system is “OK” or “NG”.—
ECU PART NUMBER VDC/TCS/ABS control unit part number can be read. —
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
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Active TestNFS000IP
CAUTION:
Do not perform active test while driving.
Make sure to completely bleed air from the brake system.
The ABS and brake warning lamps turn on during the active test.
NOTE:
When the active test is conducted while depressing the pedal, the pedal depression amount will change,
but this is normal.
Approximately 10 seconds after the operation is begun, “TEST STOP” will be displayed.
TEST ITEM
Solenoid valve
CAUTION:
The example shown is for the front right wheel. The procedure for the other wheels is the same as
given below.
When conducting an active test of the ABS function, select the main item for each test item. In addition,
when conducting an active test of the VDC/TCS function, select the item menu for each test item.
For the ABS solenoid valve, touch “UP”, “KEEP”, “DOWN” on the display screen. For the ABS solenoid
valve (ACT), touch “UP”, “ACT UP”, “ACT KEEP” and confirm that the solenoid valves (IN, OUT, USV,
HSV) operate as shown in the table below.
*: ON for 1 to 2 seconds after the touch, and then OFF
ABS Motor
Touch “ON”, “OFF” on the display screen and make sure the ABS motor relay is operating as shown in the
table below.
Correct and Quick DiagnosisNFS0004B
DIAGNOSIS PRECAUTIONS
Before performing the trouble diagnosis, always read the general information (GI) to confirm the general
precautions. Refer to GI-3, "
General Precautions" .
When replacing steering angle sensor, steering system components or suspension system components,
and when adjusting the alignment, be sure to adjust the steering angle sensor neutral position before driv-
ing. Refer to BRC-79, "
Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .
After completing service, always erase the self-diagnosis results. Refer to BRC-96, "HOW TO ERASE
SELF-DIAGNOSIS RESULTS" .
V/R OUTPUT
(ON/OFF)––Valve relay operation signal (ON/OFF) status is
displayed.
M/R OUTPUT
(ON/OFF)––Monitor relay operation signal (ON/OFF) status
is displayed. Item (Unit)SELECT MONITOR ITEM
Remarks
ECU INPUT
SIGNALSMAIN
SIGNALSSELECTION
FROM MENU
OperationABS solenoid valve ABS solenoid valve (ACT)
UP KEEP DOWN UP ACT UP ACT KEEP
FR RH IN SOL OFF ON ON OFF OFF OFF
FR RH OUT SOL OFF OFF ON* OFF OFF OFF
USV [FR - RL] OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON
HSV [FR - RR] OFF OFF OFF OFF ON* OFF
Operation ON OFF
MOTOR RELAY ON OFF
ACTUATOR RLY ON ON
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°