2008 INFINITI FX35 cooling

DTC P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATUREEC-443
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3. Check voltage between IPDM E/R terminal 16 and ground with
CONSULT-III or tester.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> GO TO 2.
2.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
 40A fusible link
 Harness for open or short between IPDM E/R and battery
>> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
3.CHECK COOLING FAN GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check harness continuity between IP DM E/R terminal 15, 38, 60 and ground.
Refer to Wiring Diagram.
3. Also check harness for short to power.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Repair open circuit or short to power in harness or connectors.
4.CHECK COOLING FAN MOTOR-1 CIRCUIT-I
1. Disconnect cooling fan motor-1 harness connector.
2. Check voltage between cooling fan motor-1 terminals 1, 2 and ground with CONSULT-III or tester.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG >> GO TO 5.
5.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
 40A fusible link Voltage: Battery voltage
PBIB0966E
Continuity should exist.
PBIB1554E
Voltage: Battery voltage
PBIB1670E
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EC-444
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DTC P1217 ENGINE
OVER TEMPERATURE
 Harness connectors E29, E121
 Harness for open or short between cooling fan motor-1 and battery
>> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
6.CHECK COOLING FAN MOTOR-1 CIRCUIT-II
1. Check harness continuity between the following; cooling fan motor-1 terminal 3 and IPDM E/R terminal 13,
cooling fan motor-1 terminal 4 and IPDM E/R terminals 10, 12.
Refer to Wiring diagram.
2. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 8.
NG >> GO TO 7.
7.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
 Harness connectors E29, E121
 Harness for open or short between cooling fan motor-1 and IPDM E/R
>> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
8.CHECK COOLING FAN MOTOR-2 CIRCUIT-I
1. Disconnect cooling fan motor-2 harness connector.
2. Check harness continuity between cooling fan motor-2 terminals 3, 4 and ground.
Refer to Wiring diagram.
3. Also check harness short to power.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 10.
NG >> GO TO 9.
9.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
 Harness connectors E29, E121
 Harness for open or short between cooling fan motor-2 and ground
>> Repair open circuit or short to power in harness or connectors.
10.CHECK COOLING FAN MOTOR-2 CIRCUIT-II
1. Check harness continuity between the following; cooling fan motor-2 terminal 1 and IPDM E/R terminal 8,
cooling fan motor-2 terminal 2 and IPDM E/R terminals 11, 14.
Refer to Wiring Diagram.
2. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 12.
NG >> GO TO 11.
11 .DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART Continuity should exist.
Continuity should exist.
PBIB1554E
Continuity should exist.
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DTC P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATUREEC-445
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Check the following.
 Harness connectors E29, E121
 Harness for open or short between cooling fan motor-2 and IPDM E/R
>> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
12.CHECK COOLING FAN MOTORS
Refer to EC-446, "
Component Inspection".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 13.
NG >> Replace malfunctioning cooling fan motors.
13.CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Perform EC-139
.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to PG-17.
NG >> Repair or replace harness or connector.
Main 12 Causes of OverheatingINFOID:0000000001326297
*1: Turn the ignition switch ON.
*2: Engine running at 3,000 rpm for 10 minutes.
*3: Drive at 90 km/h (55 MPH) for 30 minutes and then let idle for 10 minutes.
*4: After 60 minutes of cool down time.
For more information, refer to CO-7
.
Engine Step Inspection item Equipment Standard Reference page
OFF 1  Blocked radiator  Blocked condenser
 Blocked radiator grille
 Blocked bumper  Visual No blocking —
2  Coolant mixture  Coolant tester 50 - 50% coolant mixture MA-10, "
Anti-Freeze
Coolant Mixture Ratio"
3  Coolant level  Visual Coolant up to MAX level in
reservoir tank and radiator
filler neckCO-10, "Changing Engine
Coolant"
4  Radiator cap  Pressure tester 59 - 98 kPa
(0.6 - 1.0 kg/cm2, 9 - 14
psi) (Limit) CO-14, "
Checking Radia-
tor Cap"
ON*25  Coolant leaks  Visual No leaks
CO-10, "Inspection"
ON*26  Thermostat  Touch the upper and
lower radiator hosesBoth hoses should be hot
CO-27
ON*17  Cooling fan  CONSULT-III Operating See trouble diagnosis for
DTC P1217 (EC-437
).
OFF 8  Combustion gas leak  Color checker chemical tester 4 Gas analyzerNegative —
ON*
39  Coolant temperature gauge  Visual Gauge less than 3/4 when
driving —
 Coolant overflow to res- ervoir tank  Visual No overflow during driving
and idling CO-10, "
Changing Engine
Coolant"
OFF*410  Coolant return from res-
ervoir tank to radiator  Visual Should be initial level in
reservoir tank CO-10, "Changing Engine
Coolant"
OFF 11  Cylinder head  Straight gauge feeler
gauge0.1 mm (0.004 in) Maxi-
mum distortion (warping) EM-101, "Removal and
Installation"
12  Cylinder block and pis-
tons  Visual No scuffing on cylinder
walls or piston EM-122
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EC-446
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DTC P1217 ENGINE
OVER TEMPERATURE
Component Inspection
INFOID:0000000001326298
COOLING FAN MOTORS-1 AND -2
1. Disconnect cooling fan motor harness connectors.
2. Supply cooling fan motor terminals with battery voltage and check operation.
Cooling fan motor should operate.
If NG, replace cooling fan motor.
Cooling fan speed Cooling fan motor terminals
(+) ( −)
Middle (MID) 1 3 and 4
2 3 and 4
1 and 2 3
1 and 2 4
High (HI) 1 and 2 3 and 4
SEF734W
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REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOREC-581
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REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR
Component DescriptionINFOID:0000000001326460
The refrigerant pressure sensor is installed at the condenser of the
air conditioner system. The sensor
uses an electrostatic volume
pressure transducer to convert refrigerant pressure to voltage. The
voltage signal is sent to ECM, and ECM controls cooling fan system.
PBIB2007E
PBIB2657E
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EC-672
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
 When there is an open circuit on MIL circuit, the ECM c
annot warn the driver by lighting up MIL when there
is malfunction on engine control system.
Therefore, when electrical controlled throttle and pa rt of ECM related diagnoses are continuously detected
as NG for 5 trips, ECM warns the driver that engi ne control system malfunctions and MIL circuit is open by
means of operating fail-safe function.
The fail-safe function also operates when above diagnos es except MIL circuit are detected and demands the
driver to repair the malfunction.
DTC No. Detected items Engine operating condition in fail-safe mode
P0102
P0103 Mass air flow sensor circuit Engine speed will not rise more than 2,400 rpm due to the fuel cut.
P0117
P0118 Engine coolant tempera-
ture sensor circuit Engine coolant temperature will be determined by ECM based on the following conditions.
CONSULT-III displays the engine coolant temperature decided by ECM.
Condition Engine coolant temperature decided
(CONSULT-III display)
Just as ignition switch is turned ON
or START 40
°C (104 °F)
Approx. 4 minutes or more after
engine starting. 80
°C (176 °F)
Except as shown above 40 - 80
°C (104 - 176 °F)
(Depends on the time)
When the fail-safe system for engine coolant temperature sensor is activated, the cooling
fan operates while engine is running.
P0122
P0123
P0222
P0223
P2135 Throttle position sensor The ECM controls the electric throttle control actuator in regulating the throttle opening in
order for the idle position to be within +10 degrees.
The ECM regulates the opening speed of the throttle valve to be slower than the normal
condition.
So, the acceleration will be poor.
P0643 Sensor power supply ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring.
P2100
P2103 Throttle control motor relay ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a
fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring.
P2101 Electric throttle control function ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a
fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring.
P2118 Throttle control motor ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring.
P2119 Electric thro ttle control ac-
tuator (When electric throttle control actuator does not function properly due to the return spring
malfunction:)
ECM controls the electric throttle actuator by regulating the throttle opening around the
idle position. The engine speed will not rise more than 2,000 rpm.
(When throttle valve opening angle in fail-safe mode is not in specified range:)
ECM controls the electric throttle control actuator by regulating the throttle opening to 20
degrees or less.
(When ECM detects the throttle valve is stuck open:)
While the vehicle is driving, it slows down gradually by fuel cut. After the vehicle stops, the
engine stalls.
The engine can restart in N or P position, and engine speed will not exceed 1,000 rpm or
more.
P2122
P2123
P2127
P2128
P2138 Accelerator pedal position
sensor
The ECM controls the electric throttle control actuator in regulating the throttle opening in
order for the idle position to be within +10 degrees.
The ECM regulates the opening speed of the throttle valve to be slower than the normal
condition.
So, the acceleration will be poor.
Engine operating condition in fail-safe mode Engine speed will not rise more than 2,500 rpm due to the fuel cut
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EC-676
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.Exhaust Exhaust manifold/Tube/Muffler/
Gasket 55555 55 5 EM-179
,
EX-3
Three way catalyst
Lubrica-
tion Oil pan/Oil strainer/Oil pump/Oil
filter/Oil gallery/Oil cooler
55555 55 5 EM-183
,
LU-29
, LU-
26, LU-27
Oil level (Low)/Filthy oil LU-23
Cooling
Radiator/Hose/Radiator filler cap
55555 55 45 CO-40,
CO-44
Thermostat 5 CO-52
Water pumpCO-50
Water galleryCO-36
Cooling fan
5CO-48
Coolant level (Low)/Contaminat-
ed coolant
CO-37
IVIS (INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System —
NATS)11 EC-631 or
BL-185
SYMPTOM
Reference
page
HARD/NO START/RESTART (EXCP. HA)
ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER/POOR ACCELERATION
HIGH IDLE/LOW IDLE
ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING
IDLING VIBRATION
SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE
OVERHEATS/WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
BATTERY DEAD (UNDER CHARGE)
Warranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM HA
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSISEC-677
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Engine Control Com
ponent Parts LocationINFOID:0000000001326527
1. IPDM E/R 2. ICC brake hold relay
(ICC models only)3. Refrigerant pressure sensor
4. Intake valve timing control position sensor (Bank 2) 5. Intake valve timing control solenoid
valve (Bank 2) 6. Electric throttle control actuator
7. Cooling fan motor 8. Intake valve timing control solenoid valve (Bank 1)9. Intake valve timing control position
sensor (Bank 1)
10. Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) 11. Mass air flow sensor
(with intake air temperature sensor) 12. Ignition coil (with power transistor)
and spark plug (Bank 1)
13. Vacuum tank 14. VIAS control solenoid valve 15. Engine coolant temperature sensor
16. Fuel injector (Bank 1) 17. Power valve actuator 18. Knock sensor (Bank 1)
19. Knock sensor (Bank 2) 20. Fuel injector (Bank 2) 21. EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve
22. EVAP service port 23. Ignition coil (with power transistor) and spark plug (Bank 2)
PBIB3224E
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