2008 INFINITI FX35 fuel

EC-402
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DTC P0460 FUEL LEVEL SENSOR
Removal and Installation
INFOID:0000000001326230
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR
Refer to FL-4.
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DTC P0461 FUEL LEVEL SENSOREC-403
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DTC P0461 FUEL LEVEL SENSOR
Component DescriptionINFOID:0000000001326231
The fuel level sensor is mounted in the fuel level sensor unit. The
sensor detects a fuel level in the fuel tank and transmits a signal to
the “unified meter and A/C amp.”. The “unified meter and A/C amp.”
sends the fuel level sensor si
gnal to the ECM through CAN commu-
nication line.
It consists of two parts, one is mechanical float and the other is vari-
able resistor. Fuel level sensor output voltage changes depending on
the movement of the fuel mechanical float.
On Board Diagnosis LogicINFOID:0000000001326232
NOTE:
 If DTC P0461 is displayed with DTC U1000 or U1001, first perform the trouble diagnosis for DTC
U1000, U1001. Refer to EC-146
.
 If DTC P0461 is displayed with DTC U1010, first pe rform the trouble diagnosis for DTC U1010. Refer
to EC-148
.
Driving long distances naturally affect fuel gauge level.
This diagnosis detects the fuel gauge malfunction of the gauge not moving even after a long distance has
been driven.
Overall Function CheckINFOID:0000000001326233
Use this procedure to check the overall function of the f uel level sensor function. During this check, a 1st trip
DTC might not be confirmed.
WARNING:
When performing following procedure, be sure to observe the handling of the fuel. Refer to FL-10
.
TESTING CONDITION:
Before starting overall function check, preparation of draining fuel and refilling fuel is required.
WITH CONSULT-III
NOTE:
Start from step 10, if it is possible to confirm that the fuel cannot be drained by 30 (7-7/8 US gal, 6-5/
8 Imp gal) in advance.
1. Prepare a fuel container and a spare hose.
2. Release fuel pressure from fuel line, refer to EC-87, "
Fuel Pressure Check".
3. Remove the fuel feed hose on the fuel level sensor unit.
4. Connect a spare fuel hose where the fuel feed hose was removed.
5. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds then turn ON.
6. Select “FUEL LEVEL SE” in “DAT A MONITOR” mode with CONSULT-III.
7. Check “FUEL LEVEL SE” output voltage and note it.
8. Select “FUEL PUMP” in “ACT IVE TEST” mode with CONSULT-III.
9. Touch ON and drain fuel approximately 30 (7-7/8 US gal, 6-5/8 Imp gal) and stop it.
10. Check “FUEL LEVEL SE” output voltage and note it.
11. Fill fuel into the fuel tank for 30 (7-7/8 US gal, 6-5/8 Imp gal).
PBIB1569E
DTC No. Trouble diagnosis name DTC detecting condition Possible cause
P0461
0461 Fuel level sensor circuit
range/performance The output signal of the fuel level sensor does
not change within the specified range even
though the vehicle has been driven a long dis-
tance.  Harness or connectors
(CAN communication line is open or
shorted)
 Harness or connectors
(Fuel level sensor circuit is open or short-
ed)
 Unified meter and A/C amp.
 Fuel level sensor
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EC-404
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DTC P0461 FUEL LEVEL SENSOR
12. Check “FUEL LEVEL SE” output voltage and note it.
13. Confirm whether the voltage changes more than 0.03V during step 7 to 10 and 10 to 12.
If NG, go to EC-404, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
WITH GST
NOTE:
Start from step 8, if it is possibl e to confirm that the fuel cannot be drained by 30 (7-7/8 US gal, 6-5/8
Imp gal) in advance.
1. Prepare a fuel container and a spare hose.
2. Release fuel pressure from fuel line. Refer to EC-87, "
Fuel Pressure Check".
3. Remove the fuel feed hose on the fuel level sensor unit.
4. Connect a spare fuel hose where the fuel feed hose was removed.
5. Turn ignition switch ON.
6. Drain fuel by 30 (7-7/8 US gal, 6-5/8 Imp gal) from the fuel tank using proper equipment.
7. Confirm that the fuel gauge indication varies.
8. Fill fuel into the fuel tank for 30 (7-7/8 US gal, 6-5/8 Imp gal).
9. Confirm that the fuel gauge indication varies.
10. If NG, go to EC-404, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000001326234
1.CHECK DTC WITH “UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP.”
Refer to DI-27, "
CONSULT-III Function (METER/M&A)".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Go to DI-19, "
Fuel Level Sensor Signal Inspection".
2.CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to EC-139
.
>> INSPECTION END
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001326235
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR
Refer to FL-4.
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DTC P0462, P0463 FUEL LEVEL SENSOREC-405
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DTC P0462, P0463 FUEL LEVEL SENSOR
Component DescriptionINFOID:0000000001326236
The fuel level sensor is mounted in the fuel level sensor unit. The
sensor detects a fuel level in the fuel tank and transmits a signal to
the “unified meter and A/C amp.”. The “unified meter and A/C amp.”
sends the fuel level sensor si
gnal to the ECM through CAN commu-
nication line.
It consists of two parts, one is mechanical float and the other is vari-
able resistor. Fuel level sensor output voltage changes depending on
the movement of the fuel mechanical float.
On Board Diagnosis LogicINFOID:0000000001326237
NOTE:
 If DTC P0462 or P0463 is displayed with DTC U1000 or U1001, first perform the trouble diagnosis for
DTC U1000, U1001. Refer to EC-146
.
 If DTC P0462 or P0463 is displayed with DTC U1010, first perform the trouble diagnosis for DTC
U1010. Refer to EC-148
.
This diagnosis indicates the former, to detect open or short circuit malfunction.
DTC Confirmation ProcedureINFOID:0000000001326238
NOTE:
If DTC Confirmation Procedure has been previously conduc ted, always turn ignition switch OFF and wait at
least 10 seconds before conducting the next test.
TESTING CONDITION:
Before performing the following procedure, confirm th at battery voltage is more than 11V at ignition
switch ON.
1. Turn ignition switch ON and wait at least 5 seconds.
2. Check 1st trip DTC.
3. If 1st trip DTC is detected, go to EC-405, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000001326239
1.CHECK DTC WITH “UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP.”
Refer to DI-27, "
CONSULT-III Function (METER/M&A)".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Go to DI-19, "
Fuel Level Sensor Signal Inspection".
2.CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to EC-139
.
>> INSPECTION END
PBIB1569E
DTC No. Trouble diagnosis name DTC detecting condition Possible cause
P0462
0462 Fuel level sensor circuit
low input An excessively low voltage from the sensor is
sent to ECM.  Harness or connectors
(CAN communication line is open or
shorted)
 Harness or connectors (Fuel level sensor circuit is open or short-
ed)
 Unified meter and A/C amp.
 Fuel level sensor
P0463
0463
Fuel level sensor circuit
high input An excessively high voltage from the sensor is
sent to ECM.
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EC-406
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DTC P0462, P0463
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR
Removal and Installation
INFOID:0000000001326240
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR
Refer to FL-4.
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DTC P0500 VSSEC-407
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DTC P0500 VSS
DescriptionINFOID:0000000001326241
NOTE:

If DTC P0500 is displayed with DTC U1000 or U1001, first perform the trouble diagnosis for DTC
U1000, U1001. Refer to EC-146
.
 If DTC P0500 is displayed with DTC U1010, first pe rform the trouble diagnosis for DTC U1010. Refer
to EC-148
.
The vehicle speed signal is sent to the “unified meter and A/C amp.” from the “ABS actuator and electric unit
(control unit)” by CAN communication line. The “unifi ed meter and A/C amp.” then sends a signal to the ECM
by CAN communication line.
On Board Diagnosis LogicINFOID:0000000001326242
FAIL-SAFE MODE
When the malfunction is detected, the ECM enters fail-safe mode.
DTC Confirmation ProcedureINFOID:0000000001326243
CAUTION:
Always drive vehicle at a safe speed.
NOTE:
If DTC Confirmation Procedure has been previously conduc ted, always turn ignition switch OFF and wait at
least 10 seconds before conducting the next test.
TESTING CONDITION:
Steps 1 and 2 may be conducted with the drive wheels li fted in the shop or by driving the vehicle. If a
road test is expected to be easier, it is unnecessary to lift the vehicle.
WITH CONSULT-III
1. Start engine (TCS switch or VDC switch OFF).
2. Read “VHCL SPEED SE” in “DATA MONITOR” m ode with CONSULT-III. The vehicle speed on CON-
SULT-III should exceed 10 km/h (6 MPH) when rotating wheels with suitable gear position.
If NG, go to EC-408, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
If OK, go to following step.
3. Select “DATA MONITOR” mode with CONSULT-III.
4. Warm engine up to normal operating temperature.
5. Maintain the following conditions for at least 60 consecutive seconds.
6. Check 1st trip DTC.
DTC No. Trouble diagnosis name DTC detecting condition Possible cause
P0500
0500 Vehicle speed sensor
(VSS) The almost 0 km/h (0 MPH) signal from
vehicle speed sensor is sent to ECM even
when vehicle is being driven.  Harness or connectors
(CAN communication line is open or shorted)
 Harness or connectors
(Vehicle speed signal circuit is open or shorted)
 Wheel sensor
 Unified meter and A/C amp.
 ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)
Detected items Engine operating condition in fail-safe mode
Vehicle speed sensor When the fail-safe system for vehicle speed sensor is activated, the cooling fan operates (High) while
engine is running.
ENG SPEED 1,700 - 6,000 rpm
COOLAN TEMP/S More than 70
°C (158 °F)
B/FUEL SCHDL 5.0 - 31.8 msec
Selector lever Except P or N position
PW/ST SIGNAL OFF
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EC-418
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DTC P0603 ECM POWER SUPPLY
DTC P0603 ECM POWER SUPPLY
Component DescriptionINFOID:0000000001326262
Battery voltage is supplied to the ECM even when the ignition switch
is turned OFF for the ECM memory function of the DTC memory, the
air-fuel ratio feedback compensation value memory, the idle air vol-
ume learning value memory, etc.
On Board Diagn
osis LogicINFOID:0000000001326263
DTC Confirmation ProcedureINFOID:0000000001326264
NOTE:
If DTC Confirmation Procedure has been previously conduc ted, always turn ignition switch OFF and wait at
least 10 seconds before conducting the next test.
1. Turn ignition switch ON and wait at least 1 second.
2. Start engine and let it idle for 1 second.
3. Turn ignition switch OFF, wait at least 10 seconds and then turn ON.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for four times.
5. Check 1st trip DTC.
6. If 1st trip DTC is detected, go to EC-420, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
PBIB1164E
DTC No. Trouble diagnosis name DTC detecting condition Possible cause
P0603
0603 ECM power supply cir-
cuit ECM back-up RAM system does not function
properly.  Harness or connectors
[ECM power supply (b ack-up) circuit is
open or shorted.]
ECM
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DTC P0850 PNP SWITCHEC-429
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DTC P0850 PNP SWITCH
Component DescriptionINFOID:0000000001326275
When the selector lever position is P or N,
park/neutral position (PNP) switch is ON.
ECM detects the position because the continuity of the line (the ON signal) exists.
CONSULT-III Reference Val ue in Data Monitor ModeINFOID:0000000001326276
Specification data are reference values.
On Board Diagnosis LogicINFOID:0000000001326277
DTC Confirmation ProcedureINFOID:0000000001326278
CAUTION:
Always drive vehicle at a safe speed.
NOTE:
If DTC Confirmation Procedure has been previously conduc ted, always turn ignition switch OFF and wait at
least 10 seconds before conducting the next test.
WITH CONSULT-III
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Select “P/N POSI SW” in “DATA MONITOR” mode wit h CONSULT-III. Then check the “P/N POSI SW” sig-
nal under the following conditions.
If NG, go to EC-432, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
If OK, go to following steps.
3. Select “DATA MONITOR” mode with CONSULT-III.
4. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
5. Maintain the following conditions for at least 60 consecutive seconds.
6. Check 1st trip DTC,
7. If 1st trip DTC is detected, go to EC-432, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
MONITOR ITEM CONDITION SPECIFICATION
P/N POSI SW  Ignition switch: ON Selector lever: P or N ON
Selector lever: Except above OFF
DTC No. Trouble diagnosis name DTC detecting condition Possible cause
P0850
0850 Park/neutral position
switch The signal of the park/neutral position (PNP)
switch is not changed in the process of engine
starting and driving.  Harness or connectors
[Park/neutral position (PNP) switch circuit
is open or shorted.]
 Park/neutral position (PNP) switch
 Unified meter and A/C amp.
Position (Selector lever) Known-good signal
P or N position ON
Except above position OFF
ENG SPEED 1,000 - 6,375 rpm
COOLAN TEMP/S More than 70 °C (158 °F)
B/FUEL SCHDL 2.0 - 31.8 msec
VHCL SPEED SE More th an 64 km/h (40 MPH)
Selector lever Suitable position
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