2008 INFINITI QX56 engine

EC-416
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ON BOARD REFUELING VAPOR RECOVERY (ORVR)
ON BOARD REFUELING VAPOR RECOVERY (ORVR)
System DescriptionINFOID:0000000001351317
From the beginning of refueling, the air and vapor insi
de the fuel tank go through refueling EVAP vapor cut
valve and EVAP/ORVR line to the EVAP canister. The vapor is absorbed by the EVAP canister and the air is
released to the atmosphere.
When the refueling has reached the full level of the fuel tank, the refueling EVAP vapor cut valve is closed and
refueling is stopped because of auto shut-off. The vapor which was absorbed by the EVAP canister is purged
during driving.
WARNING:
When conducting inspections below, be sure to observe the following:
• Put a “CAUTION: FLAMMABLE” sign in workshop.
• Do not smoke while servicing fuel system. Keep open flames and sparks away from work area.
• Be sure to furnish the workshop with a CO
2 fire extinguisher.
CAUTION:
• Before removing fuel line parts, carry out the following procedures:
- Put drained fuel in an explosion-pr oof container and put lid on securely.
- Release fuel pressure from fuel line. Refer to EC-494, "
Fuel Pressure Check" .
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
• Always replace O-ring when the fu el gauge retainer is removed.
• Do not kink or twist hose and tube when they are installed.
• Do not tighten hose and clamps excessively to avoid damaging hoses.
• After installation, run engine and check for fuel leaks at connection.
• Do not attempt to top off the fuel tank afte r the fuel pump nozzle shuts off automatically.
Continued refueling may cause fuel overflow, r esulting in fuel spray and possibly a fire.
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000001351318
SYMPTOM: FUEL ODOR FROM EVAP CANISTER IS STRONG.
1.CHECK EVAP CANISTER
1. Remove EVAP canister with EVAP canister vent control valve and EVAP control system pressure sensor attached.
2. Weigh the EVAP canister with EVAP canister vent control valve and EVAP control system pressure sensor
attached.
The weight should be l ess than 2.5 kg (5.5 lb).
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> GO TO 3.
2.CHECK IF EVAP CANISTER SATURATED WITH WATER
PBIB1068E
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POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATIONEC-421
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POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION
DescriptionINFOID:0000000001351320
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
This system returns blow-by gas to the intake manifold.
The positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve is prov
ided to conduct crankcase blow-by gas to the intake
manifold. During partial throttle operation of the engine, the intake manifold sucks the blow-by gas through the
PCV valve. Normally, the capacity of the valve is su fficient to handle any blow-by and a small amount of venti-
lating air. The ventilating air is then drawn from the air inlet tubes into the crankcase. In this process the air
passes through the hose connecting air inlet tubes to rocker cover. Under full-throttle condition, the manifold
vacuum is insufficient to draw the blow-by flow through the valve. The flow goes through the hose connection
in the reverse direction.
On vehicles with an excessively high blow-by, the valve does not
meet the requirement. This is because some of the flow will go
through the hose connection to the air inlet tubes under all condi-
tions.
Component InspectionINFOID:0000000001351321
PCV (POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION) VALVE
With engine running at idle, remove PCV valve from rocker cover. A
properly working valve makes a hissing noise as air passes through
it. A strong vacuum should be felt immediately when a finger is
placed over valve inlet.
PCV VALVE VENTILATION HOSE
PBIB0062E
PBIB1588E
PBIB1589E
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REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOREC-423
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REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR
Component DescriptionINFOID:0000000001365897
The refrigerant pressure sensor is installed at the condenser of the
air conditioner system. The sensor uses an electrostatic volume
pressure transducer to convert refrigerant pressure to voltage. The
voltage signal is sent to ECM, and ECM controls cooling fan system.
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000001365899
1.CHECK REFRIGERANT PRESSURE
SENSOR OVERALL FUNCTION
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Turn A/C switch and blower fan switch ON.
3. Check voltage between ECM terminal 70 and ground with CON- SULT-IIl or tester.
OK or NG
OK >> INSPECTION END
NG >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK GROUND CONNECTIONS
1. Turn A/C switch and blower fan switch OFF.
2. Turn ignition switch OFF.
3. Loosen and retighten three ground screws on the body.
BBIA0445E
PBIB2657E
Voltage: 1.0 - 4.0V
PBIB1188E
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EC-426
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ECM
ECU DIAGNOSIS
ECM
CONSULT-lll Reference Valu
e in Data Monitor ModeINFOID:0000000001351350
Remarks:
z Specification data are reference values.
z Specification data are output/input values which are detected or supplied by the ECM at the connector.
* Specification data may not be directly relate d to their components signals/values/operations.
i.e. Adjust ignition timing with a timing light before monitoring IGN TIMING, because the monitor may show the specification data in spite of the
ignition timing not being adjusted to the specification data. This IGN TIMING moni tors the data calculated by the ECM according to the signals
input from the camshaft position sensor and other ignition timing related sensors.
MONITOR ITEM CONDITION SPECIFICATION
ENG SPEED • Run engine and compare CONSULT-IIl value with the tachometer indica-
tion. Almost the same speed as the
tachometer indication.
MAS A/F SE-B1 See EC-75
.
B/FUEL SCHDL See EC-75
.
A/F ALPHA-B1
A/F ALPHA-B2 See
EC-75
.
COOLAN TEMP/S • Engine: After warming up More than 70°C (158 °F)
A/F SEN1 (B1)
A/F SEN1 (B2) • Engine: After warming up Maintaining engine speed at 2,000 rpm Fluctuates around 2.2 V
HO2S2 (B1)
HO2S2 (B2) • Revving engine from idle to 3,000 rpm quickly after the following conditions
are met.
- Engine: After warming up
- Keeping the engine speed between 3,500 and 4,000 rpm for 1 minute and
at idle for 1 minute under no load 0 - 0.3V ←→
Approx. 0.6 - 1.0V
HO2S2 MNTR (B1)
HO2S2 MNTR (B2) • Revving engine from idle to 3,000 rpm quickly after the following conditions
are met.
- Engine: After warming up
- Keeping the engine speed between 3,500 and 4,000 rpm for 1 minute and at idle for 1 minute under no load LEAN
←→ RICH
VHCL SPEED SE • Turn drive wheels and compare CONSULT-IIl value with the speedometer
indication. Almost the same speed as the
speedometer indication
BATTERY VOLT • Ignition switch: ON (Engine stopped) 11 - 14V
ACCEL SEN 1 • Ignition switch: ON
(Engine stopped) Accelerator pedal: Fully released 0.5 - 1.0V
Accelerator pedal: Fully depressed 4.2 - 4.8V
ACCEL SEN 2*
1• Ignition switch: ON (Engine stopped) Accelerator pedal: Fully released 0.5 - 1.0V
Accelerator pedal: Fully depressed 4.2 - 4.8V
TP SEN 1-B1
TP SEN 2-B1 • Ignition switch: ON
(Engine stopped)
• Selector lever: D Accelerator pedal:
Fully released More than 0.36V
Accelerator pedal: Fully depressed Less than 4.75V
EVAP SYS PRES • Ignition switch: ON Approx. 1.8 - 4.8V
START SIGNAL • Ignition switch: ON → START → ON OFF → ON → OFF
CLSD THL POS • Ignition switch: ON
(Engine stopped) Accelerator pedal: Fully released ON
Accelerator pedal: Slightly depressed OFF
AIR COND SIG • Engine: After warming up, idle the
engine Air conditioner switch: OFF
OFF
Air conditioner switch: ON
(Compressor operates.) ON
P/N POSI SW • Ignition switch: ON Selector lever: P or N
ON
Selector lever: Except above OFF
PW/ST SIGNAL • Engine: After warming up, idle the
engine Steering wheel: Not being turned
(Forward direction)
OFF
Steering wheel: Being turned ON
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ECM
EC-427
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LOAD SIGNAL • Ignition switch: ON
Rear window defogger switch is ON
and/or lighting switch is in 2nd.
ON
Rear window defogger switch is OFF
and lighting switch is OFF. OFF
IGNITION SW • Ignition switch: ON → OFF → ON ON → OFF → ON
HEATER FAN SW • Engine: After warming up, idle the
engine Heater fan control switch: ON ON
Heater fan control switch: OFF OFF
BRAKE SW • Ignition switch: ON Brake pedal: Fully released
OFF
Brake pedal: Slightly depressed ON
INJ PULSE-B1
INJ PULSE-B2 • Engine: After warming up
• Selector lever: P or N
• Air conditioner switch: OFF
• No load Idle
2.0 - 2.8 msec
2,000 rpm 1.9 - 2.9 msec
IGN TIMING • Engine: After warming up
• Selector lever: P or N
• Air conditioner switch: OFF
• No load Idle
10° - 20 ° BTDC
2,000 rpm 25° - 45 ° BTDC
CAL/LD VALUE • Engine: After warming up
• Selector lever: P or N
• Air conditioner switch: OFF
• No load Idle
14% - 33%
2,500 rpm 12% - 25%
MASS AIRFLOW • Engine: After warming up
• Selector lever: P or N
• Air conditioner switch: OFF
• No load Idle
3.0 - 9.0 g·m/s
2,500 rpm 9.0 - 28.0 g·m/s
PURG VOL C/V • Engine: After warming up
• Selector lever: P or N
• Air conditioner switch: OFF
• No load Idle
(Accelerator pedal: Not depressed
even slightly, after engine starting.)
0%
2,000 rpm —
INT/V TIM (B1)
INT/V TIM (B2) • Engine: After warming up
• Selector lever: P or N
• Air conditioner switch: OFF
• No load Idle
−5° - 5 °CA
2,000 rpm Approx. 0° - 20°CA
INT/V SOL (B1)
INT/V SOL (B2) • Engine: After warming up
• Selector lever: P or N
• Air conditioner switch: OFF
• No load Idle
0% - 2%
2,000 rpm Approx. 25% - 50%
AIR COND RLY • Engine: After warming up, idle the
engine Air conditioner switch: OFF
OFF
Air conditioner switch: ON
(Compressor: Operates) ON
FUEL PUMP RLY • For 1 second after turning ignition switch ON
•
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ine running or cranking ON
• Except above conditions OFF
VENT CONT/V • Ignition switch: ON OFF
THRTL RELAY • Ignition switch: ON ON
COOLING FAN • Engine: After warming up, idle the
engine
• Air conditioner switch: OFF Engine coolant temperature: 99
°C
(210 °F) or less OFF
Engine coolant temperature: 100 °C
(212 °F) or more HI
HO2S2 HTR (B1)
HO2S2 HTR (B2) • Engine speed: Below 3,600 rpm after the following conditions are met.
- Engine: After warming up
- Keeping the engine speed between 3,500 and 4,000 rpm for 1 minute and
at idle for 1 minute under no load ON
• Engine speed: Above 3,600 rpm OFF
MONITOR ITEM
CONDITION SPECIFICATION
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EC-428
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ECM
*1: Accelerator pedal position sensor 2 signal and throttle position sensor 2 signal are converted by ECM internally. Thus, the
y differ
from ECM terminals voltage signal.
*2: Before measuring the terminal voltage, confirm the battery is fully charged. Refer to PG-73
.
I/P PULLY SPD • Vehicle speed: More than 20 km/h (12 MPH)
Almost the same speed as the
tachometer indication
VEHICLE SPEED • Turn drive wheels and compare CONSULT-IIl value with the speedometer
indication. Almost the same speed as the
speedometer indication
TRVL AFTER MIL • Ignition switch: ON Vehicle has traveled after MIL has
turned ON.0 - 65,535 km
(0 - 40,723 mile)
A/F S1 HTR (B1)
A/F S1 HTR (B2) • Engine: After warming up, idle the engine
4 - 100%
AC PRESS SEN • Engine: Idle
• Both A/C switch and blower fan switch: ON (Compressor operates.)
1.0 - 4.0V
VHCL SPEED SE • Turn drive wheels and compare CONSULT-IIl value with the speedometer
indication. Almost the same speed as the
speedometer indication
SET VHCL SPD • Engine: Running ASCD: Operating.The preset vehicle speed is dis-
played.
MAIN SW • Ignition switch: ON MAIN switch: Pressed
ON
MAIN switch: Released OFF
CANCEL SW • Ignition switch: ON CANCEL switch: Pressed
ON
CANCEL switch: Released OFF
RESUME/ACC SW • Ignition switch: ON RESUME/ACCELERATE switch:
Pressed
ON
RESUME/ACCELERATE switch: Re-
leased OFF
SET SW • Ignition switch: ON SET/COAST switch: Pressed
ON
SET/COAST switch: Released OFF
DIST SW • Ignition switch: ON DISTANCE switch: Pressed
ON
DISTANCE switch: Released OFF
BRAKE SW1 • Ignition switch: ON Brake pedal: Fully released
ON
Brake pedal: Slightly depressed OFF
BRAKE SW2 • Ignition switch: ON Brake pedal: Fully released
OFF
Brake pedal: Slightly depressed ON
CRUISE LAMP • Ignition switch: ON MAIN switch: Pressed at the 1st time
→ at the 2nd timeON
→ OFF
SET LAMP • MAIN switch: ON
• Vehicle speed: Between 40 km/h
(25 MPH) and 144 km/h (89
MPH) ASCD: Operating
ON
ASCD: Not operating OFF
ALT DUTY • Engine: Idle 0 - 80%
BAT CUR SEN • Engine speed: Idle
• Battery: Fully charged*
2
• Selector lever: P or N
• Air conditioner switch: OFF
•No load Approx. 2,600 - 3,500mV
ALT DUTY SIG • Power generation voltage variable control: Operating
ON
• Power generation voltage variable control: Not operating OFF
MONITOR ITEM
CONDITION SPECIFICATION
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ECM
EC-429
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ECM Harness Connector Terminal LayoutINFOID:0000000001351346
ECM Terminal and Reference ValueINFOID:0000000001351347
PREPARATION
ECM is located in the engine room passenger side behind battery.
ECM INSPECTION TABLE
Specification data are reference values and are measured between each terminal and ground.
Pulse signal is measured by CONSULT-IIl.
CAUTION:
Do not use ECM ground terminals wh
en measuring input/output voltage. Doing so may result in dam-
age to the ECMs transistor. Use a ground ot her than ECM terminals, such as the ground.
PBIB3368E
BBIA0386E
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NO. WIRE
COLOR ITEM
CONDITION DATA (DC Voltage)
1 B ECM ground [Engine is running]
• Idle speedBody ground
2 LG/B A/F sensor 1 heater (bank 1) [Engine is running]
•
Warm-up condition
• Idle speed (More than 140 seconds after starting en-
gine) Approximately 2.9 - 8.8V
3L Throttle contro
l motor relay
power supply [Ignition switch: ON] BATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
4 L/W Throttle cont rol motor (Close)[Ignition switch: ON]
• Engine: Stopped
• Selector lever: D
• Accelerator pedal: Fully released 0 - 14V
PBIA8148J
PBIB1104E
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EC-430
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ECM
5 L/B Throttle control motor (Open)[Ignition switch: ON]
• Engine: Stopped
• Selector lever: D
• Accelerator pedal: Fully depressed0 - 14V
6GR Heated oxygen sensor 2 heat-
er (bank 1) [Engine is running]
• Engine speed: Below 3,600 rpm after the
following conditions are met.
- Engine: After warming up
- Keeping the engine speed between 3,500
and 4,000 rpm for 1 minute and at idle for 1
minute under no load 0 - 1.0V
[Ignition switch: ON]
• Engine: Stopped
[Engine is running]
• Engine speed: Above 3,600 rpm BATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
10 W Intake valve timing control so-
lenoid valve (bank 1) [Engine is running]
•
Warm-up condition
• Idle speed BATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
[Engine is running]
• Warm-up condition
• Engine speed: 2,000rpm 7 - 12V
11 L G Intake valve timing control so-
lenoid valve (bank 2) [Engine is running]
•
Warm-up condition
• Idle speed BATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
[Engine is running]
• Warm-up condition
• Engine speed: 2,000rpm 7 - 12V
12 R Power steering pressure sen-
sor [Engine is running]
• Steering wheel: Being turned
0.5 - 4.5V
[Engine is running]
• Steering wheel: Not being turned 0.4 - 0.8V
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COLOR ITEM
CONDITION DATA (DC Voltage)
PBIB1105E
PBIB1790E
PBIB1790E
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