2008 INFINITI FX35 overheating

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ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
VQ35DE
SERVICE INFORMATION .. ..........................
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PRECAUTIONS .............................................. .....3
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ............................................................. ......
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Precaution for Liquid Gasket .....................................3
PREPARATION ...................................................5
Special Service Tool ........................................... ......5
Commercial Service Tool ..........................................5
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS ..................7
Troubleshooting Chart ......................................... ......7
COOLING SYSTEM ....................................... .....9
Cooling Circuit ..................................................... ......9
System Chart ............................................................9
ENGINE COOLANT ...........................................10
Inspection ............................................................ ....10
Changing Engine Coolant .......................................10
RADIATOR .........................................................13
Component .......................................................... ....13
Removal and Installation .........................................13
Checking Radiator Cap ...........................................14
Checking Radiator ...................................................15
RADIATOR (ALUMINUM TYPE) ........................16
Component .......................................................... ....16
Disassembly and Assembly ....................................16
COOLING FAN ...................................................20
Component .......................................................... ....20
Removal and Installation .........................................20
Disassembly and Assembly ....................................20
WATER PUMP ...................................................22
Component .......................................................... ....22
Removal and Installation .........................................22
WATER INLET AND THERMOSTAT ASSEM-
BLY ....................................................................
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Component .......................................................... ....27
Removal and Installation .........................................27
WATER OUTLET AND WATER PIPING ..........29
Component ..............................................................29
Removal and Installation .........................................29
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) .................................................................
31
Standard and Limit ..................................................31
VK45DE
SERVICE INFORMATION .. .........................
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PRECAUTIONS .................................................32
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ............................................................. ....
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PREPARATION .................................................33
Special Service Tool ................................................33
Commercial Service Tool ........................................33
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS ................34
Troubleshooting Chart .............................................34
COOLING SYSTEM ..........................................36
Cooling Circuit .........................................................36
System Chart ...........................................................36
ENGINE COOLANT ..........................................37
Inspection ................................................................37
Changing Engine Coolant ........................................37
RADIATOR ....................................... .................40
Component .......................................................... ....40
Removal and Installation .........................................40
Checking Radiator Cap ...........................................42
Checking Radiator ...................................................43
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OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSISCO-7
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OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS
Troubleshooting ChartINFOID:0000000001325842
Symptom Check items
Cooling sys-
tem parts
malfunction Poor heat transfer
Water pump malfunction Worn or loose drive belt
—
Thermostat stuck closed —
Damaged fins
Dust contamination or pa-
per clogging
Physical damage
Clogged radiator cooling
tube Excess foreign material
(rust, dirt, sand, etc.)
Reduced air flow Cooling fan does not oper-
ate
Fan assembly —
High resistance to fan rota-
tion
Damaged fan blades
Damaged radiator shroud — — —
Improper engine coolant
mixture ratio ———
Poor engine coolant quality — Engine coolant density —
Insufficient engine coolant Engine coolant leaks Cooling hose
Loose clamp
Cracked hose
Water pump Poor sealing
Radiator cap Loose
Poor sealing
Radiator O-ring for damage, deterio-
ration or improper fitting
Cracked radiator tank
Cracked radiator core
Reservoir tank Cracked reservoir tank
Overflowing reservoir tank Exhaust gas leaks into cool-
ing systemCylinder head deterioration
Cylinder head gasket deteri-
oration
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OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS
Except cool-
ing system
parts mal-
function— Overload on engine
Abusive driving
High engine rpm under no
load
Driving in low gear for ex-
tended time
Driving at extremely high
speed
Powertrain sy stem malfunc-
tion
—
Installed improper size
wheels and tires
Dragging brakes
Improper ignition timing
Blocked or restricted air
flow Blocked bumper —
—
Blocked radiator grille
Installed car brassiere
Mud contamination or paper
clogging
Blocked radiator —
Blocked condenser Blocked air flow
Installed large fog lamp
Symptom Check items
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OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS
Troubleshooting ChartINFOID:0000000001325866
Symptom Check items
Cooling sys-
tem parts
malfunction Poor heat transfer
Water pump malfunction Worn or loose drive belt
—
Thermostat and water con-
trol valve stuck closed
—
Damaged fins Dust contamination or pa-
per clogging
Physical damage
Clogged radiator cooling
tube Excess foreign material
(rust, dirt, sand, etc.)
Reduced air flow Cooling fan does not oper-
ate
Fan assembly —
High resistance to fan rota-
tion
Damaged fan blades
Damaged radiator shroud — — —
Improper engine coolant
mixture ratio ———
Poor engine coolant quality — Engine coolant density —
Insufficient engine coolant Engine coolant leaksCooling hose
Loose clamp
Cracked hose
Water pump Poor sealing
Radiator cap Loose
Poor sealing
Radiator O-ring for da
mage, deterio-
ration or improper fitting
Cracked radiator tank
Cracked radiator core
Reservoir tank Cracked reservoir tank
Overflowing reservoir tank Exhaust gas leaks into cool-
ing system Cylinder head deterioration
Cylinder head gasket deteri-
oration
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OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSISCO-35
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Except cool-
ing system
parts mal-
function — Overload on engine
Abusive driving
High engine rpm under no
load
Driving in low gear for ex-
tended time
Driving at extremely high
speed
Powertrain system malfunc-
tion
—
Installed improper size
wheels and tires
Dragging brakes
Improper ignition timing
Blocked or restricted air
flow Blocked bumper —
—
Blocked radiator grille
Installed car brassiere
Mud contamination or paper
clogging
Blocked radiator —
Blocked condenser Blocked air flow
Installed large fog lamp
Symptom Check items
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EC-6
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................420
DTC P0605 ECM ..............................................422
Component Description ....................................... ..422
On Board Diagnosis Logic .....................................422
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................422
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................423
DTC P0643 SENSOR POWER SUPPLY ........424
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... ..424
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................424
Wiring Diagram ......................................................425
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................426
DTC P0850 PNP SWITCH ...............................429
Component Description ....................................... ..429
CONSULT-III Reference Value in Data Monitor
Mode .................................................................... ..
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On Board Diagnosis Logic .....................................429
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................429
Overall Function Check .........................................430
Wiring Diagram ......................................................431
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................432
DTC P1148, P1168 CLOSED LOOP CON-
TROL ................................................................
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On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... ..434
DTC P1211 TCS CONTROL UNIT ..................435
Description ........................................................... ..435
On Board Diagnosis Logic .....................................435
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................435
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................435
DTC P1212 TCS COMMUNICATION LINE .....436
Description ........................................................... ..436
On Board Diagnosis Logic .....................................436
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................436
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................436
DTC P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE .437
Description ........................................................... ..437
CONSULT-III Reference Value in Data Monitor
Mode .................................................................... ..
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On Board Diagnosis Logic .....................................438
Overall Function Check .........................................439
Wiring Diagram ......................................................440
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................441
Main 12 Causes of Overheating ............................445
Component Inspection ...........................................446
DTC P1225 TP SENSOR .................................447
Component Description ....................................... ..447
On Board Diagnosis Logic .....................................447
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................447
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................447
Removal and Installation .......................................448
DTC P1226 TP SENSOR .................................449
Component Description ....................................... ..449
On Board Diagnosis Logic .....................................449
DTC Confirmation Procedure ............................... .449
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................449
Removal and Installation .......................................450
DTC P1421 COLD START CONTROL ............451
Description ........................................................... .451
On Board Diagnosis Logic ....................................451
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................451
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................451
DTC P1564 ICC STEERING SWITCH ..............453
Component Description ....................................... .453
CONSULT-III Reference Value in Data Monitor
Mode .....................................................................
453
On Board Diagnosis Logic ....................................453
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................453
Wiring Diagram .....................................................455
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................456
Component Inspection ..........................................458
DTC P1564 ASCD STEERING SWITCH ..........459
Component Description ....................................... .459
CONSULT-III Reference Value in Data Monitor
Mode .....................................................................
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On Board Diagnosis Logic ....................................459
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................459
Wiring Diagram .....................................................460
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................461
Component Inspection ..........................................463
DTC P1568 ICC FUNCTION .............................464
On Board Diagnosis Logic ................................... .464
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................464
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................464
DTC P1572 ICC BRAKE SWITCH ...................465
Component Description ....................................... .465
CONSULT-III Reference Value in Data Monitor
Mode .....................................................................
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On Board Diagnosis Logic ....................................465
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................465
Wiring Diagram .....................................................467
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................468
Component Inspection ..........................................472
DTC P1572 ASCD BRAKE SWITCH ...............474
Component Description ....................................... .474
CONSULT-III Reference Value in Data Monitor
Mode .....................................................................
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On Board Diagnosis Logic ....................................474
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................474
Wiring Diagram .....................................................476
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................477
Component Inspection ..........................................480
DTC P1574 ICC VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR ..481
Component Description ........................................481
On Board Diagnosis Logic ....................................481
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................481
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................481
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DTC P0462, P0463 FUEL LEVEL SENSOR .. ..990
Component Description ....................................... ..990
On Board Diagnosis Logic ....................................990
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................990
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................990
Removal and Installation .......................................991
DTC P0500 VSS ...............................................992
Description .......................................................... ..992
On Board Diagnosis Logic ....................................992
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................992
Overall Function Check .........................................993
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................993
DTC P0506 ISC SYSTEM ................................994
Description .......................................................... ..994
On Board Diagnosis Logic ....................................994
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................994
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................994
DTC P0507 ISC SYSTEM ................................996
Description .......................................................... ..996
On Board Diagnosis Logic ....................................996
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................996
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................996
DTC P0550 PSP SENSOR ............................. ..998
Component Description ....................................... ..998
CONSULT-III Reference Value in Data Monitor
Mode ................................................................... ..
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On Board Diagnosis Logic ....................................998
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................998
Wiring Diagram .....................................................999
Diagnosis Procedure ...........................................1000
Component Inspection ........................................1002
Removal and Installation .....................................1002
DTC P0603 ECM POWER SUPPLY ..............1003
Component Description .......................................1003
On Board Diagnosis Logic ..................................1003
DTC Confirmation Procedure ..............................1003
Wiring Diagram ...................................................1004
Diagnosis Procedure ...........................................1005
DTC P0605 ECM ............................................1007
Component Description .......................................1007
On Board Diagnosis Logic ..................................1007
DTC Confirmation Procedure ..............................1007
Diagnosis Procedure ...........................................1008
DTC P0643 SENSOR POWER SUPPLY .......1009
On Board Diagnosis Logic ..................................1009
DTC Confirmation Procedure ..............................1009
Wiring Diagram ...................................................1010
Diagnosis Procedure ...........................................1011
DTC P0850 PNP SWITCH ..............................1014
Component Description .......................................1014
CONSULT-III Reference Value in Data Monitor
Mode ...................................................................
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On Board Diagnosis Logic ..................................1014
DTC Confirmation Procedure ..............................1014
Overall Function Check .......................................1015
Wiring Diagram ....................................................1016
Diagnosis Procedure ...........................................1017
DTC P1140, P1145 IVT CONTROL POSITION
SENSOR .........................................................
1019
Component Description .......................................1019
CONSULT-III Reference Value in Data Monitor
Mode ....................................................................
1019
On Board Diagnosis Logic ...................................1019
DTC Confirmation Procedure ..............................1019
Wiring Diagram ....................................................1020
Diagnosis Procedure ...........................................1023
Component Inspection .........................................1025
Removal and Installation .....................................1026
DTC P1148, P1168 CLOSED LOOP CON-
TROL ..............................................................
1027
On Board Diagnosis Logic ...................................1027
DTC P1211 TCS CONTROL UNIT .................1028
Description ...........................................................1028
On Board Diagnosis Logic ...................................1028
DTC Confirmation Procedure ..............................1028
Diagnosis Procedure ...........................................1028
DTC P1212 TCS COMMUNICATION LINE ...1029
Description ...........................................................1029
On Board Diagnosis Logic ...................................1029
DTC Confirmation Procedure ..............................1029
Diagnosis Procedure ...........................................1029
DTC P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE 1030
Description ...........................................................1030
CONSULT-III Reference Value in Data Monitor
Mode ....................................................................
1031
On Board Diagnosis Logic ...................................1031
Overall Function Check .......................................1032
Wiring Diagram ....................................................1034
Diagnosis Procedure ...........................................1035
Main 13 Causes of Overheating ..........................1039
Component Inspection .........................................1040
DTC P1225 TP SENSOR ...............................1041
Component Description .......................................1041
On Board Diagnosis Logic ...................................1041
DTC Confirmation Procedure ..............................1041
Diagnosis Procedure ...........................................1041
Removal and Installation .....................................1042
DTC P1226 TP SENSOR ...............................1043
Component Description .......................................1043
On Board Diagnosis Logic ...................................1043
DTC Confirmation Procedure ..............................1043
Diagnosis Procedure ...........................................1043
Removal and Installation .....................................1044
DTC P1421 COLD START CONTROL ..........1045
Description ...........................................................1045
On Board Diagnosis Logic ...................................1045
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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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