2008 INFINITI FX35 engine cooling system

ENGINE MAINTENANCE (VK45DE ENGINE)MA-21
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 When engine coolant overflows air relief hole on heater hose, install air relief plug.
5. Install radiator cap.
6. Warm up until opening thermostat. Standard for warm ing-up time is approximately 10 minutes at 3,000
rpm.
 Make sure thermostat opening condition by touching r adiator hose (lower) to see a flow of warm water.
CAUTION:
Watch water temperature gauge so as not to overheat engine.
7. Stop engine and cool down to less than approximately 50 °C (122 °F).
 Cool down using a fan to reduce the time.
 If necessary, refill engine coolant up to filler neck of thermostat housing.
8. Refill reservoir tank to “MAX” level line with engine coolant.
9. Repeat steps 4 through 7 two or more times with radiator cap installed until engine coolant level no longer drops.
10. Check cooling system for leaks with engine running.
11. Warm up engine, and check for sound of engine coolant flow while running engine from idle up to 3,000 rpm with heater temperature controller set at several position between “COOL” and “WARM”.
 Sound may be noticeable at heater unit.
12. Repeat step 11 three times.
13. If sound is heard, bleed air from cooling system by repeating steps 4 through 7 until engine coolant level
no longer drops.
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM
1. Install reservoir tank, and radiator drain plug. CAUTION:
Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new O-ring.
If water drain plugs on cylinder block are removed, close and tighten them. Refer to EM-242, "
Dis-
assembly and Assembly".
2. Remove air relief plug on heater hose.
3. Fill thermostat housing with water until water spills from the air relief hole, then close air relief plug. Fill
thermostat housing and reservoir tank with water and reinstall radiator cap.
4. Run engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature. Reservoir tank engine coolant capacity
(At “MAX” level):
0.8 (7/8 US qt, 3/4 lmp qt)
SMA412B
Radiator drain plug:
: 1.19 N·m (0.12 kg-m, 11 in-lb)
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CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCEMA-27
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A/T fluid level will be greatly affected by temper ature as shown in figure. Therefore, be certain to
perform operation while checki ng data with CONSULT-III.
a. Connect CONSULT-III to data link connector.
b. Select “MAIN SIGNALS” in “DATA MONITOR” mode for “TRANSMISSION” with CONSULT-III.
c. Read out the value of “ATF TEMP 1”.
7. Recheck A/T fluid level at A/T fluid temperatures of approximately 65 °C (149 °F) using “HOT” range on A/
T fluid level gauge.
CAUTION:
 When wiping away the A/T fluid level gauge, always use lint-free paper, not a cloth one.
 To check A/T fluid level, inser t the A/T fluid level gauge
until the cap contacts the en d of the A/T fluid charging
pipe, with the A/T fluid level gauge reversed from the nor-
mal attachment conditions as shown.
8. Check A/T fluid condition.  If ATF is very dark or smells burned, check operation of A/T.
Flush cooling system after repair of A/T.
 If ATF contains frictional material (clutches, bands, etc.), replace radiator and flush cooler line using cleaning solvent
and compressed air after repair of A/T. Refer to CO-13
(for
VQ35DE) or CO-40
(for VK45DE) and AT-13, "A/T Fluid
Cooler Cleaning".
9. Install the removed A/T fluid level gauge in the A/T fluid charging pipe.
10. Tighten level gauge bolt.
Changing A/T FluidINFOID:0000000001328920
1. Warm up ATF.
2. Stop engine. Level gauge bolt:
: 5.1 N·m (0.52 kg-m, 45 in-lb)
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IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE ROOM)
PG-17
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IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE
ROOM)
System DescriptionINFOID:0000000001328870
 IPDM E/R (Intelligent Power Distribution Module Engi ne Room) integrates the relay box and fuse block
which were originally placed in engine compartment. It c ontrols integrated relay via IPDM E/R control circuit.
 IPDM E/R-integrated control circuit performs ON-OFF operation of relay, CAN communication control, oil
pressure switch signal, and hood switch signal reception, etc.
 It controls operation of each electrical pa rt via ECM, BCM and CAN communication lines.
CAUTION:
None of the IPDM E/R-integr ated relays can be removed.
SYSTEMS CONTROLLED BY IPDM E/R
IPDM E/R receives a request signal fr om each control unit with CAN communication. It controls each system.
CAN COMMUNICATION LINE CONTROL
With CAN communication, by connecting each control uni t using two communication lines (CAN-L line, CAN-H
line), it is possible to transmit maximum amount of in formation with minimum wiring. Each control unit can
transmit and receive data, and reads necessary information only.
Fail- Safe Control
 When CAN communication with other control units is impos sible, IPDM E/R performs fail-safe control. After
CAN communication recovers normally, it also returns to normal control.
 Operation of control parts by IPDM E/R during fail-safe mode is as follows:
IPDM E/R STATUS CONTROL
In order to save power, IPDM E/R switches status by itself based on each operating condition.
1. CAN communication status  CAN communication is normally performed with other control units.
 Individual unit control by IPDM E/R is normally performed.
 When sleep request signal is received from BCM, mode is switched to sleep waiting status.
2. Sleep waiting status  Process to stop CAN communication is activated.
Control system Transmit control unit Control part
Lamp control BCM  Headlamps (HI, LO)
 Front fog lamps
 Parking, license plate, side marker and tail lamps
Wiper control BCM Front wipers
Rear window defogger control BCM Rear window defogger
A/C compressor control ECM A/C compressor (magnet clutch)
Cooling fan control ECM Cooling fan
Horn control BCM Horn
Controlled system Fail-safe mode
Headlamp  With the ignition switch ON, the headlamp (low) is ON.
 With the ignition switch OFF, the headlamp (low) is OFF.
Parking, license plate side marker, and
tail lamps  With the ignition switch ON, the parking, license plate, side marker and tail lamps is ON.
 With the ignition switch OFF, the parking, license plate, side marker and tail lamps is OFF.
Cooling fan  With the ignition switch ON, the cooling fan HI operates.
 With the ignition switch OFF, the cooling fan stops.
Front wiper Until the ignition switch is turned OFF, the front wiper LO and HI remains in the same status
it was in just before fail-safe control was initiated.
Rear window defogger Rear window defogger relay OFF
A/C compressor A/C compressor OFF
Front fog lamps Front fog lamp relay OFF
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PG-20
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IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE ROOM)
NOTE:
This item is displayed, but cannot be tested.
Auto Active TestINFOID:0000000001328875
DESCRIPTION
In auto active test mode, operation inspection can be performed when IPDM E/R sends a drive signal to the
following systems:
 Rear window defogger
 Front wipers
 Parking, license plate, side marker and tail lamps
 Front fog lamps
 Headlamps (Hi, Lo)
 A/C compressor (magnetic clutch)
 Cooling fan
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Close hood and front door (passenger side), and then lift wiper arms away from windshield (to prevent
glass damage by wiper operation).
NOTE:
When auto active test is performed with hood opened, sprinkle water on windshield beforehand.
2. Turn ignition switch OFF.
3. Turn ignition switch ON, and within 20 seconds, pre ss drivers door switch 10 times (close other doors).
Then turn ignition switch OFF.
4. Turn ignition switch ON within 10 seconds after ignition switch OFF.
5. When auto active test mode is actuated, horn chir ps once oil pressure warning lamp starts blinking.
6. After a series of operations is repeated three times, auto active test is completed. NOTE:
When auto active test mode has to be cancelled halfway, turn ignition switch OFF.
CAUTION:
Be sure to inspect BL-38, "
Check Door Switch" when the auto active t est cannot be performed.
INSPECTION IN AUTO ACTIVE TEST MODE
When auto active test mode is actuated, the following eight steps are repeated three times.
Front wiper (HI, LO) operation FRONT WIPER With a certain operation (Off, Hi, Lo),
the front wiper relay (Lo, Hi) can
be operated.
Cooling fan operation MOTOR FAN With a certain operation (1, 2, 3, 4), the cooling fan can be operated.
Lamp (HI, LO, FOG) opera-
tion LAMPSWith a certain operation (Off, Hi, Lo, Fog), the lamp relay (Lo, Hi, Fog)
can be operated.
Cornering lamp operation CORNERING LAMP
NOTE—
Horn operation HORN With a certain On-Off operation, the horn relay can be operated. Test item CONSULT-III screen display Description
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IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE ROOM)
PG-21
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NOTE:
Turns ON-OFF the solenoid to switch Hi/Lo. In this case, the bulb does not illuminate.
Concept of Auto Active Test
 IPDM E/R actuates auto active test mode when it re ceives door switch signal from BCM via CAN communi-
cation line. Therefore, when auto active test mode is activated successfully, CAN communication between
IPDM E/R and BCM is normal.
 If any of systems controlled by IPDM E/R cannot be operated, possible cause can be easily diagnosed using
auto active test.
Diagnosis chart in auto active test mode
Symptom Inspection contents Possible cause
Any of front wipers, tail
and parking lamps, front
fog lamps, and head
lamps (Hi, Lo) do not op-
erate. Perform auto active
test. Does system in
question operate?YES  BCM signal input system malfunction
NO  Lamp/wiper motor malfunction
 Lamp/wiper motor ground circuit malfunction
 Harness/connector malfunction between IPDM E/R and system in question
 IPDM E/R (integrated relay) malfunction
Rear window defogger
does not operate. Perform auto active
test. Does rear win-
dow defogger oper-
ate?YES  BCM signal input circuit malfunction
NO  Rear window defogger relay malfunction
 Harness/connector malfunction between IPDM E/R and rear window de-
fogger relay.
 Open circuit of rear window defogger
IPDM E/R malfunction
A/C compressor does
not operate. Perform auto active
test. Does magnetic
clutch operate?YES
 BCM signal input circuit malfunction
 CAN communication signal between BCM and ECM.
 CAN communication signal between ECM and IPDM E/R
NO  Magnetic clutch malfunction
 Harness/connector malfunction between IPDM E/R and magnetic clutch
 IPDM E/R (integrated relay) malfunction
Cooling fan does not op-
erate. Perform auto active
test. Does cooling
fan operate?YES
 ECM signal input circuit
 CAN communication signal between ECM and IPDM E/R
NO  Cooling fan motor malfunction
 Harness/connector malfunction between IPDM E/R and cooling fan motor
 IPDM E/R (integrated relay) malfunction
Oil pressure warning
lamp does not operate. Perform auto active
test. Does oil pres-
sure warning lamp
blink?YES
 Harness/connector malfunction between IPDM E/R and oil pressure switch
 Oil pressure switch malfunction
IPDM E/R malfunction
NO  CAN communication signal between BCM and unified meter and A/C amp.
 Combination meter
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HARNESSPG-61
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Code Section Wiring Diagram Name
A/C ATC Air Conditioner
AF1B1 EC Air Fuel Ratio Sensor 1 Bank 1
AF1B2 EC Air Fuel Ratio Sensor 1 Bank 2
AF1HB1 EC Air Fuel Ratio Sensor 1 Heater Bank 1
AF1HB2 EC Air Fuel Ratio Sensor 1 Heater Bank 2
APPS1 EC Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor
APPS2 EC Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor
APPS3 EC Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor
ASC/BS EC Automatic Speed Control Device (ASCD) Brake Switch
ASC/SW EC Automatic Speed Control Device (ASCD) Steering Switch
ASCBOF EC Automatic Speed Control Device (ASCD) Brake Switch
ASCIND EC Automatic Speed Contro l Device (ASCD) Indicator
AT/IND DI A/T Indicator Lamp
AUDIO AV Audio
AUT/DP SE Automatic Drive Positioner
AUTO/L LT Automatic Light System
AWD TF AWD Control System
B/CLOS BL Back Door Closure System
BACK/L LT Back-Up Lamp
BRK/SW EC Brake Switch
CAN AT CAN Communication Line
CAN EC CAN Communication Line
CAN LAN CAN System
CHARGE SC Charging System
CHIME DI Warning Chime
CLOCK DI Clock
COMBSW LT Combination Switch
COMM AV Audio Visual Communication Line
COMPAS DI Compass
COOL/F EC Cooling Fan Control
D/LOCK BL Power Door Lock
DEF GW Rear Window Defogger
DTRL LT Headlamp - With Daytime Light System
ECM/PW EC ECM Power Supply for Back-Up
ECTS EC Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
ETC1 EC Electric Throttle Control Function
ETC2 EC Electric Throttle Control Motor Relay
ETC3 EC Electric Throttle Control Motor
F/FOG LT Front Fog Lamp
F/PUMP EC Fuel Pump
FTS AT A/T Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit
FTTS EC Fuel Tank Temperature Sensor
FUELB1 EC Fuel Injection System Function (Bank 1)
FUELB2 EC Fuel Injection System Function (Bank 2)
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