2008 INFINITI FX35 radiator cap

CO-54
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THERMOSTAT AND WATER CONTROL VALVE
 Install thermostat and water control valve with the whole circumfer-
ence of each flange part fit securely inside rubber ring. (The exam-
ple in the figure shows thermostat.)
 Install thermostat with jiggle valve facing upwards. (The position deviation may be within the range of ±10 degrees)
 Install water control valve with the up-mark facing up and the frame
center part facing upwards. (The position deviation may be within
the range of ±10 degrees)
Water Outlet Pipe and Heater Pipe
First apply a neutral detergent to O-rings, then quickly insert the insertion parts of the water outlet pipe and
heater pipe into the installation holes.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
 Check for leaks of engine coolant using radiator cap tester adapter (commercial service tool) and radiator
cap tester (commercial service tool). Refer to CO-37, "
Inspection".
 Start and warm up engine. Visually check if there is no leaks of engine coolant.
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
CO-55
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Standard and LimitINFOID:0000000001325886
ENGINE COOLANT CAPACITY (APPROXIMATE)
Unit: (US qt, Imp qt)
RADIATOR
Unit: kPa (kg/cm2, psi)
THERMOSTAT
WATER CONTROL VALVE
Engine coolant capacity [With reservoir tank at (“MAX” level)] 10.0 (10-5/8, 8-3/4)
Reservoir tank engine coolant capacity (at “MAX” level) 0.8 (7/8, 3/4)
Radiator cap relief pressure
Standard 78 - 98 (0.8 - 1.0, 11 - 14)
Limit 59 (0.6, 9)
Leakage testing pressure 157 (1.6, 23)
Valve opening temperature 80 - 84 °C (176 - 183 °F)
Maximum valve lift More than 10 mm/95 °C (0.39 in/203 °F)
Valve closing temperature 77 °C (171 °F)
Valve opening temperature 93.5 - 96.5 °C (200 - 206 °F)
Maximum valve lift More than 8 mm/108 °C (0.315 in/226 °F)
Valve closing temperature 90 °C (194 °F)
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSISEC-99
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1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection. Exhaust Exhaust manifold/Tube/Muffler/
Gasket 55555 55 5 EM-26
,
EX-
3Three way catalyst
Lubrica-
tion Oil pan/Oil strainer/Oil pump/Oil
filter/Oil gallery/Oil cooler
55555 55 5 EM-30
,
LU-
15, LU-8,
LU-12
Oil level (Low)/Filthy oil LU-5
Cooling
Radiator/Hose/Radiator filler cap
55555 55 45 CO-13,
CO-16
Thermostat 5 CO-27
Water pumpCO-22
Water galleryCO-29
Cooling fan 5EC-210
Coolant level (Low)/Contaminat-
ed coolant5
CO-10
IVIS (Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System —
NATS) 11 EC-53 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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DTC P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATUREEC-439
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CAUTION:
When a malfunction is in
dicated, be sure to replace the coolant. Refer to CO-10, "
Changing Engine
Coolant". Also, replace the engine oil. Refer to LU-7, "Changing Engine Oil".
1. Fill radiator with coolant up to specified level with a filling speed of 2 liters per minute. Be sure to
use coolant with the proper mixture ratio. Refer to MA-10, "
Anti-Freeze Coolant Mixture Ratio".
2. After refilling coolant, run engine to ensure that no water-flow noise is emitted.
Overall Function CheckINFOID:0000000001326294
Use this procedure to check the overall function of the cooling fan. During this check, a DTC might not be con-
firmed.
WARNING:
Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could be caused by high pres-
sure fluid escaping from the radiator.
Wrap a thick cloth around cap. Carefully remove the ca p by turning it a quarter turn to allow built-up
pressure to escape. Then turn the cap all the way off.
WITH CONSULT-III
1. Check the coolant level in the reservoir tank and radiator.
Allow engine to cool befo re checking coolant level.
If the coolant level in the reservoir tank and/or radiator is below
the proper range, skip the following steps and go to EC-441,
"Diagnosis Procedure".
2. Confirm whether customer filled the coolant or not. If customer
filled the coolant, skip the following steps and go to EC-441,
"Diagnosis Procedure".
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Perform “COOLING FAN” in “ACTIVE TEST” mode with CON-
SULT-III.
5. If the results are NG, go to EC-441, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
WITH GST
1. Check the coolant level in the reservoir tank and radiator.
Allow engine to cool befo re checking coolant level.
If the coolant level in the reservoir tank and/or radiator is below
the proper range, skip the following steps and go to EC-441,
"Diagnosis Procedure".
2. Confirm whether customer filled the coolant or not. If customer
filled the coolant, skip the following steps and go to EC-441,
"Diagnosis Procedure".
3. Perform IPDM E/R auto active test and check cooling fan motors operation, refer to PG-20, "
Auto Active Test"
4. If NG, go to EC-441, "Diagnosis Procedure".
DTC No. Trouble diagnosis name DTC detecting condition Possible cause
P1217
1217 Engine over tempera-
ture (Overheat)  Cooling fan does not operate properly (Over-
heat).
 Cooling fan system does not operate proper- ly (Overheat).
 Engine coolant level was not added to the
system using the proper filling method.
 Engine coolant is not within the specified range.  Harness or connectors
(Cooling fan circuit is open or shorted.)
 IPDM E/R
 Cooling fan
 Radiator hose
Radiator
Radiator cap
 Water pump
Thermostat
For more informat ion, refer to EC-445,
"Main 12 Causes of Overheating".
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EC-442
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DTC P1217 ENGINE
OVER TEMPERATURE
No >> GO TO 3.
2.CHECK COOLING FAN OPERATION
With CONSULT-III
1. Start engine and let it idle.
2. Select “COOLING FAN” in “ACTIVE TEST” mode with CONSULT-III.
3. Make sure that cooling fans-1 and -2 operate at each speed (LOW/MID/HI).
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Check cooling fan control circuit. (Go to “PROCEDURE B”.)
3.CHECK COOLING FAN OPERATION
Without CONSULT-III
1. Perform IPDM E/R auto active test and check cooling fan motors operation, refer to PG-20, "
Auto Active
Te s t".
2. Make sure that cooling fans-1 and -2 operate at each speed (Low/Middle/High).
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Check cooling fan control circuit. (Go to “PROCEDURE B”.)
4.CHECK COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAK
Refer to CO-10, "
Inspection".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Check the following for leak. Hose
 Radiator
 Water pump
5.CHECK RADIATOR CAP
Refer to CO-14, "
Checking Radiator Cap".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG >> Replace radiator cap.
6.CHECK THERMOSTAT
Refer to CO-27
.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 7.
NG >> Replace thermostat
7.CHECK ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Refer to EC-197, "
Component Inspection".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 8.
NG >> Replace engine coolant temperature sensor.
8.CHECK MAIN 12 CAUSES
If the cause cannot be isolated, go to EC-445, "
Main 12 Causes of Overheating".
>> INSPECTION END
PROCEDURE B
1.CHECK COOLILNG FAN POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect IPDM E/R harness connectors E6.
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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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PREPARATIONEC-607
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PREPARATION
Special Service ToolINFOID:0000000001326489
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore t
ools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name Description
EG17650301
(J-33984-A)
Radiator cap tester
adapter Adapting radiator cap tester to radiator cap and ra-
diator filler neck
a: 28 (1.10) dia.
b: 31.4 (1.236) dia.
c: 41.3 (1.626) dia.
Unit: mm (in)
KV10117100
(J-36471-A)
Heated oxygen sensor
wrench Loosening or tightening heated oxygen sensor 2
with 22 mm (0.87 in) hexagon nut
KV10114400
(J-38365)
Heated oxygen sensor
wrench Loosening or tightening air fuel ratio sensor 1
a: 22 mm (0.87 in)
(J-44321)
Fuel pressure gauge
kit Checking fuel pressure
S-NT564
S-NT379
S-NT636
LEC642
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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
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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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