2008 INFINITI FX35 oil temperature

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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TROUBLE DIAGNOSISEC-703
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*: Leaving cooling fan OFF with CONSULT-III while engine is running may cause the engine to overheat.
DTC & SRT CONFIRMATION MODE
SRT STATUS Mode
For details, refer to
EC-633, "Emission-related Diagnostic Information".
SRT WORK SUPPORT Mode
This mode enables a technician to drive a vehicle to set the SRT while monitoring the SRT status.
DTC WORK SUPPORT Mode
TEST ITEM CONDITION JUDGEMENT CHECK ITEM (REMEDY)
FUEL INJEC-
TION  Engine: Return to the original
trouble condition
 Change the amount of fuel injec-
tion using CONSULT-III. If trouble symptom disappears, see
CHECK ITEM.
 Harness and connectors
 Fuel injector
 A/F sensor 1
IGNITION TIM-
ING  Engine: Return to the original
trouble condition
 Timing light: Set
 Retard the ignition timing using
CONSULT-III. If trouble symptom disappears, see
CHECK ITEM.
 Perform Idle Air Volume Learning.
POWER BAL-
ANCE  Engine: After warming up, idle the
engine.
 A/C switch: OFF
Shift lever: N
 Cut off each fuel injector signal one at a time using CONSULT-III. Engine runs rough or dies.
 Harness and connectors
 Compression
 Fuel injector
 Power transistor
Spark plug
 Ignition coil
COOLING FAN*  Ignition switch: ON
 Turn the cooling fan “HI”, “MID”
and “OFF” using CONSULT-III. Cooling fan moves and stops.  Harness and connectors
 Cooling fan motor
IPDM E/R
ENG COOLANT
TEMP  Engine: Return to the original
trouble condition
 Change the engine coolant tem- perature using CONSULT-III. If trouble symptom disappears, see
CHECK ITEM.  Harness and connectors
 Engine coolant temperature sen-
sor
 Fuel injector
FUEL PUMP RE-
LAY  Ignition switch: ON (Engine
stopped)
 Turn the fuel pump relay “ON” and “OFF” using CONSULT-III
and listen to operating sound. Fuel pump relay makes the operat-
ing sound.
 Harness and connectors
 Fuel pump relay
VIAS S/V-1  Ignition switch: ON
 Turn solenoid valve “ON” and
“OFF” with CONSULT-III and lis-
ten to operating sound. Solenoid valve makes an operating
sound.
 Harness and connectors
 Solenoid valve
PURG VOL
CONT/V  Engine: After warming up, run en-
gine at 1,500 rpm.
 Change the EVAP canister purge
volume control solenoid valve
opening percent using CON-
SULT-III. Engine speed changes according to
the opening percent.
 Harness and connectors
 Solenoid valve
FUEL/T TEMP
SEN  Change the fuel tank temperature using CONSULT-III.
VENT CON-
TROL/V  Ignition switch: ON (Engine
stopped)
 Turn solenoid valve “ON” and “OFF” with the CONSULT-III and
listen to operating sound. Solenoid valve makes an operating
sound.
 Harness and connectors
 Solenoid valve
V/T ASSIGN AN-
GLE
 Engine: Return to the original trouble condition
 Change intake valve timing using
CONSULT-III. If trouble symptom disappears, see
CHECK ITEM.
 Harness and connectors
 Intake valve timing control sole-
noid valve
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EC-712
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - SPECIFICATION VALUE
Check “A/F ALPHA-B1”, “A/F ALPHA-B2” for approximat
ely 1 minute because they may fluctuate. It is NG
if the indication is out of the SP value even a little.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 17.
NG (Less than the SP value)>>GO TO 2.
NG (More than the SP value)>>GO TO 3.
2.CHECK “B/FUEL SCHDL”
Select “B/FUEL SCHDL” in “SPEC” of “DATA MONITOR” mode, and make sure that the indication is within the
SP value.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG (More than the SP value)>>GO TO 19.
3.CHECK “B/FUEL SCHDL”
Select “B/FUEL SCHDL” in “SPEC” of “DATA MONITOR” mode, and make sure that the indication is within the
SP value.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG (More than the SP value)>>GO TO 6.
NG (Less than the SP value)>>GO TO 25.
4.CHECK “A/F ALPHA-B1”, “A/F ALPHA-B2”
1. Stop the engine.
2. Disconnect PCV hose, and then plug it.
3. Start engine.
4. Select “A/F ALPHA-B1”, “A/F AL PHA-B2” in “SPEC” of “DATA MONITOR” mode, and make sure that the
each indication is within the SP value.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> GO TO 6.
5.CHANGE ENGINE OIL
1. Stop the engine.
2. Change engine oil. NOTE:
This symptom may occur when a large amount of gasoline is mixed with engine oil because of driving
conditions (such as when engine oil temperature does not rise enough since a journey distance is too
short during winter). The symptom will not be detec ted after changing engine oil or changing driving con-
dition.
>>INSPECTION END
6.CHECK FUEL PRESSURE
Check fuel pressure. (Refer to EC-665, "
Fuel Pressure Check".)
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 9.
NG (Fuel pressure is too high)>>Replace fuel pressure regulator, refer to EC-665, "
Fuel Pressure Check".
GO TO 8.
NG (Fuel pressure is too low)>>GO TO 7.
7.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
1. Check the following.
- Clogged and bent fuel hose and fuel tube
- Clogged fuel filter
- Fuel pump and its circuit (Refer to EC-1155
.)
2. If NG, repair or replace the malfunctioning part. (Refer to EC-665, "
Fuel Pressure Check".)
If OK, replace fuel pressure regulator.
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DTC P0011, P0021 IVT CONTROL
EC-727
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DTC P0011, P0021 IVT CONTROL
DescriptionINFOID:0000000001326554
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
*: This signal is sent to the ECM through CAN communication line
This mechanism hydraulically controls cam phases c
ontinuously with the fixed operating angle of the intake
valve.
The ECM receives signals such as crankshaft posit ion, camshaft position, engine speed, and engine coolant
temperature. Then, the ECM sends ON/OFF pulse duty si gnals to the intake valve timing (IVT) control sole-
noid valve depending on driving status. This makes it po ssible to control the shut/open timing of the intake
valve to increase engine torque in low/mid speed range and output in high-speed range.
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Intake Valve Timing Control Solenoid Valve
Intake Valve Timing (IVT) control solenoid valve is activated by ON/
OFF pulse duty (ratio) signals from the ECM.
The IVT control solenoid valve changes the oil amount and direction
of flow through intake valve timing control unit or stops oil flow.
The longer pulse width advances valve angle.
The shorter pulse width retards valve angle.
When ON and OFF pulse widths become equal, the solenoid valve
stops oil pressure flow to fix the intake valve angle at the control
position.
Intake Valve Timing Control Position Sensor
Sensor Input signal to ECM function ECM Actuator
Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) Engine speed
Intake valve
timing controlIntake valve timing control
solenoid valve
Intake valve timing control position sensor Intake valve timing signal
Engine coolant temperature sensor Engine coolant temperature
Wheel sensor Vehicle speed*
PBIB3276E
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DTC P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATUREEC-1031
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COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Cooling Fan Motor
The cooling fan at each speed when the current
flows in the cooling fan motor as follows.
CONSULT-III Reference Value in Data Monitor ModeINFOID:0000000001326897
Specification data are reference values.
On Board Diagnosis LogicINFOID:0000000001326898
If the cooling fan or another component in the cooling system malfunctions, engine coolant temperature will
rise.
When the engine coolant temperature reaches an abnorma lly high temperature condition, a malfunction is
indicated.
This self-diagnosis has the on e trip detection logic.
CAUTION:
When a malfunction is in dicated, be sure to replace the coolant. Refer to CO-37, "
Changing Engine
Coolant". Also, replace the engine oil. Refer to LU-24, "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".
Cooling fan speed Cooling fan relay
13
Stop (OFF) OFF OFF
Middle (MID) OFF ON
High (HI) ON ON
Cooling fan speed Cooling fan motor terminals
(+) (-)
Middle (MID) 1 3 and 4
2 3 and 4
High (HI) 1 and 2 3 and 4
MONITOR ITEM CONDITION SPECIFICATION
COOLING FAN  Engine: After warming up, idle the
engine
 Air conditioner switch: OFF Engine coolant temperature is 94
°C
(201 °F) or less OFF
Engine coolant temperature is between
95 °C (203 °F) and 104 °C (219 °F) MID
Engine coolant temperature is 105 °C
(221 °F) or more HI
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 was not added to the system using the proper filling method.
 Engine coolant is not within the specified
range.  Harness or connectors
(The cooling fan circuit is open or short-
ed.)
 IPDM E/R
 Cooling fan
 Radiator hose
Radiator
Radiator cap
 Water pump
Thermostat
 Water control valve
For more informat ion, refer to EC-1039,
"Main 13 Causes of Overheating".
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SPARK PLUG (PLATINUM-TIPPED TYPE)EM-43
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SPARK PLUG (PLATINUM-TIPPED TYPE)
ComponentINFOID:0000000001325722
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001325723
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine cover with power tool. Refer to
EM-19, "Component".
2. Remove ignition coil. Refer to EM-42, "
Component".
3. Remove spark plug with a spark plug wrench (commercial ser- vice tool).
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Use the standard type spark plug for normal condition.
The hot type spark plug is suitable when fouling occurs with the standard type spark plug under conditions
such as:
 Frequent engine starts
 Low ambient temperatures
The cold type spark plug is suitable when spark knock occurs with the standard type spark plug under condi-
tions such as:
 Extended highway driving
 Frequent high engine revolution
1. Ignition coil 2. Spark plug 3. Rocker cover (left bank)
A. Left bank
PBIC4359E
SEM294A
Make NGK
Standard type PLFR5A-11
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EM-188
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SPARK PLUG (PLATI
NUM-TIPPED TYPE)
SPARK PLUG (PLATINUM-TIPPED TYPE)
ComponentINFOID:0000000001325782
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001325783
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine cover with power tool. Refer to EM-169, "Component".
2. Remove ignition coil. Refer to EM-187, "
Component".
3. Remove spark plug with spark plug wrench (commercial service tool).
CAUTION:
Do not drop or shock it.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Use standard type spark plug for normal condition.
Hot type spark plug is suitable when fouling occurs with standard type spark plug under conditions such as: Frequent engine starts
 Low ambient temperatures
Cold type spark plug is suitable when spark plug knock occurs with standard type spark plug under conditions such as: Extended highway driving
 Frequent high engine revolution
1. Ignition coil 2. Spark plug 3. Rocker cover (left bank)
PBIC4748J
SEM294A
Make NGK
Standard type PLFR5A-11
Hot type PLFR4A-11
Cold type PLFR6A-11
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CYLINDER HEADEM-227
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 If the engine speed is out of specified range, check
battery liquid for proper gravity. Check engine speed
again with normal battery gravity.
 If compression pressure is below minimum value, check valve clearances and parts associated with
combustion chamber (valve, valve seat, piston, pi ston ring, cylinder bore, cylinder head, cylinder head
gasket). After the checking, measure compression pressure again.
 If some cylinders have low compression pressure, pour small amount of engine oil into the spark plug
hole of the cylinder to re-check it for compression.
- If the added engine oil improves the compression, piston rings may be worn out or damaged. Check the piston rings and replace if necessary.
- If the compression pressure remains at low level despite the addition of engine oil, valves may be mal- functioning. Check valves for damage. Repl ace valve or valve seat accordingly.
 If two adjacent cylinders have respectively low compression pressure and their compression remains low even after the addition of engine oil, cylinder head gaskets are leaking. In such a case, replace cyl-
inder head gaskets.
8. After inspection is completed, install removed parts in the reverse order of removal.
9. Start engine, and make sure that engine runs smoothly.
10. Perform trouble diagnosis. If DTC appears, erase it. Refer to EC-666, "
Trouble Diagnosis Introduction".
ComponentINFOID:0000000001325797
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001325798
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine assembly from vehicle. Refer to EM-237, "Component".
2. Remove exhaust manifold. Refer to EM-179, "
Component".
3. Remove camshaft. Refer to EM-211, "
Component".
1. Engine coolant temperature sensor 2. Washer 3. Cylinder head gasket (left bank)
4. Harness bracket 5. Cylinder head (right bank) 6. Cylinder head bolt
7. Cylinder head gasket (right bank) 8. Cylinder head bolt 9. Cylinder head (left bank)
PBIC2756E
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