2008 INFINITI QX56 coolant temperature

ENGINE COOLANTCO-11
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Changing Engine CoolantINFOID:0000000001538859
WARNING:
• To avoid being scalded, never change the coolant when the engine is hot.
• Wrap a thick cloth around the cap to carefully remo
ve the cap. First, turn the cap a quarter of a turn
to release any built-up pressure, then push down and turn the cap all the way to remove it.
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT
1. Turn ignition switch ON and set temperature control lever all the way to HOT position or the highest tem-
perature position. Wait 10 seconds and turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Remove the engine front undercover using power tool.
3. Open the radiator drain plug at the bottom of the radiator, and remove the radiator filler cap. This is the only step required
when partially draining the cooling system (radiator only).
CAUTION:
Do not to allow the coolant to contact the drive belts.
4. When draining all of the coolant in the system for engine removal or repair, it is necessary to drain the cylinder block.
Remove the RH cylinder block drain plug to drain the right bank
and the oil cooler hose to drain the left bank as shown.
5. Remove the reservoir tank to drain the engine cool ant, then clean the reservoir tank before installing it.
6. Check the drained coolant for contaminants such as rust, corrosion or discoloration. If the coolant is contaminated, flush the engine cooling system. Refer to CO-11, "
Changing Engine Cool-
ant".
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT
1. Close the radiator drain plug. Install the reservoir tank, cylinder block drain plug, and the oil cooler hose, if
removed for a total system drain or for engine removal or repair.
• The radiator must be complete ly empty of coolant and water.
• Apply sealant to the threads of the cylinder block drain plug. Use Genuine High Performance Thread Sealant or equivalent. Refer to GI-15, "
Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants".
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ENGINE COOLANTCO-13
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12. Remove the non-vented reservoir cap.
13. Fill the cooling system reservoir tank to the specified level. Run the engine to warm up the cooling system
and top up the system as necessary befor e installing the vented reservoir cap.
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM
1. Drain the water from the engine cooling system. Refer to CO-11, "Changing Engine Coolant".
2. Fill the radiator and the reservoir tank (to the “MAX” line), with water. Reinstall the radiator cap and leave
the vented reservoir cap off.
3. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
4. Press the engine accelerator two or three times under no-load.
5. Stop the engine and wait until it cools down.
6. Drain the water from the engine cooling system. Refer to CO-11, "
Changing Engine Coolant".
7. Repeat steps 2 through 6 until clear water begins to drain from the radiator.
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THERMOSTAT AND WATER PIPINGCO-23
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3. Remove the engine room cover using power tool.
4. Disconnect the heater hose (heater core side).
5. Remove the heater hose bracket.
6. Disconnect the water cut valve connector.
7. Remove the water cut valve.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
• Place a thread so that it is caught
in the valve of the thermostat.
Immerse fully in a container filled with water. Heat while stirring.
• The valve opening temperature is the temperature at which the valve opens and falls from the thread.
• Continue heating. Check the full-open lift amount.
• After checking the full-open lift amount, lower the water tempera- ture and check the valve closing temperature.
Standard values:
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Installation of Thermostat
• Install the thermostat with the whole circumference of each flange
part fit securely inside the rubber ring as shown.
• Install the thermostat with the jiggle valve facing upwards.
Installation of Water Outlet Pipe and Heater Pipe
First apply a neutral detergent to the 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 the engine coolant. Refer to CO-10, "Inspection".
• Start and warm up the engine. Visually check for leaks of the engine coolant.
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Thermostat
Valve opening temperature 80 - 84°C (176 - 183 ° F)
Full-open lift amount More than 10 mm/ 95°C (0.39 in/ 203° F)
Valve closing temperature 77°C (171 °F) or higher
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CO-24
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Standard and LimitINFOID:0000000001538866
ENGINE COOLANT CAPACITY (APPROXIMATE)
Unit: (US qt, Imp qt)
THERMOSTAT
RADIATOR
Unit: kPa (kg/cm2 , psi)
Engine coolant capacity with reservoir ("MAX" level)14.4 (15 1/4, 12 5/8)
Valve opening temperature80 - 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) or higher
Reservoir cap relief pressure Standard 95 - 125 (0.97- 1.28, 14 - 18)
Leakage test pressure 137 (1.4, 20)
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DTC Index ...........................................................
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462
Emission-related Diagnostic Information ...............466
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS ..... .......................481
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM SYMPTOMS .. ..481
Symptom Matrix Chart ........................................ ..481
NORMAL OPERATING CONDITION ...............485
Fuel Cut Control (at No Load and High Engine
Speed) ................................................................. ..
485
PRECAUTION ............................................486
PRECAUTIONS .............................................. ..486
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ............................................................. ..
486
Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota-
tion After Battery Disconnect ............................... ..
486
On Board Diagnosis (OBD) System of Engine and
A/T .........................................................................
487
Precaution .............................................................487
PREPARATION .........................................491
PREPARATION .............................................. ..491
Special Service Tool ........................................... ..491
Commercial Service Tool ......................................492
ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE ..................494
FUEL PRESSURE .......................................... ..494
Fuel Pressure Check .............................................494
EVAP LEAK CHECK ......................................496
How to Detect Fuel Vapor Leakage ..................... ..496
ON-VEHICLE REPAIR ...............................498
EVAP CANISTER ............................................498
Component Inspection ......................................... ..498
Removal and Installation .......................................498
INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL ..............500
Intake Valve Timing Control Solenoid Valve (LH) ..500
Intake Valve Timing Cont rol Solenoid Valve (RH) ..500
Intake Valve Timing Control Position Sensor (LH) ..501
Intake Valve Timing Control Position Sensor (RH) ..501
Camshaft Position Sensor (PHASE) .....................501
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ............... .......................................... .
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ...............................................................
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Fuel Pressure ...................................................... ..503
Idle Speed and Ignition Timing ..............................503
Calculated Load Value ..........................................503
Mass Air Flow Sensor ............................................503
Intake Air Temperature Sensor .............................503
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor ....................503
A/F Sensor 1 Heater ..............................................503
Heated Oxygen sensor 2 Heater ...........................504
Crankshaft Position Sensor (POS) ........................504
Camshaft Position Sensor (PHASE) .....................504
Throttle Control Motor ............................................504
Fuel Injector ...........................................................504
Fuel Pump .............................................................504
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INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENTEC-13
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INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
Basic InspectionINFOID:0000000001351329
1.INSPECTION START
1. Check service records for any recent repairs that may indicate a related malfunction, or a current need for scheduled maintenance.
2. Open engine hood and check the following:
- Harness connectors for improper connections
- Wiring harness for improper connections, pinches and cut
- Vacuum hoses for splits, kinks and improper connections
- Hoses and ducts for leaks
- Air cleaner clogging
- Gasket
3. Confirm that electrical or mechanical loads are not applied.
- Headlamp switch is OFF.
- Air conditioner switch is OFF.
- Rear window defogger switch is OFF.
- Steering wheel is in the straight-ahead position, etc.
4. Start engine and warm it up until engine coolant temperature indicator points the middle of gauge.
Ensure engine stays below 1,000 rpm.
5. Run engine at about 2,000 rpm for about 2 minutes under no load.
6. Make sure that no DTC is displayed with CONSULT-III or GST.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> GO TO 2.
2.REPAIR OR REPLACE
Repair or replace components as necessary according to corresponding Diagnostic Procedure.
>> GO TO 3.
3.CHECK TARGET IDLE SPEED
With CONSULT-III
1. Run engine at about 2,000 rpm for about 2 minutes under no load.
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INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
With CONSULT-III
1. Check the VIN of the vehicle and note it. Refer to
GI-20, "Model Variation".
2. Turn ignition switch ON and engine stopped.
3. Select “VIN REGISTRATION ” in “WORK SUPPORT” mode.
4. Follow the instruction of CONSULT-III display.
Accelerator Pedal Released Position LearningINFOID:0000000001351333
DESCRIPTION
Accelerator Pedal Released Position Learning is an operation to learn the fully released position of the accel-
erator pedal by monitoring the accelerator pedal positi on sensor output signal. It must be performed each time
harness connector of accelerator pedal pos ition sensor or ECM is disconnected.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Make sure that accelerator pedal is fully released.
2. Turn ignition switch ON and wait at least 2 seconds.
3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
4. Turn ignition switch ON and wait at least 2 seconds.
5. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
Throttle Valve Closed Position LearningINFOID:0000000001351334
DESCRIPTION
Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning is an operation to l earn the fully closed position of the throttle valve by
monitoring the throttle position sensor output signal . It must be performed each time harness connector of
electric throttle control actuator or ECM is disconnected.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Make sure that accelerator pedal is fully released.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Turn ignition switch OFF wait at least 10 seconds. Make sure that throttle valve moves during above 10 seconds by confirming the operating sound.
Idle Air Volume LearningINFOID:0000000001351335
DESCRIPTION
Idle Air Volume Learning is an operation to learn the idle air volume that keeps each engine within the specific
range. It must be performed under any of the following conditions:
• Each time electric throttle control actuator or ECM is replaced.
• Idle speed or ignition timing is out of specification.
PREPARATION
Before performing Idle Air Volume Learning, make sure that all of the following conditions are satisfied.
Learning will be cancelled if any of the follo wing conditions are missed for even a moment.
• Battery voltage: More than 12.9V (At idle)
• Engine coolant temperature: 70 - 100 °C (158 - 212° F)
• Selector lever: P or N
• Electric load switch: OFF (Air conditioner, headlamp, rear window defogger)
On vehicles equipped with daytime light systems, if the parking brake is applied before the engine is
start the headlamp will not be illuminated.
• Steering wheel: Neutral (Straight-ahead position)
• Vehicle speed: Stopped
• Transmission: Warmed-up
- With CONSULT-III: Drive vehicle until “ATF TEMP SE 1” in “DATA MONITOR” mode of “A/T” system indi- cates less than 0.9V.
- Without CONSULT-III: Drive vehicle for 10 minutes.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
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ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM
Engine Control Comp onent Parts Location
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1. ECM 2. Battery current sensor 3. Power steering pressure sensor
4. Ignition coil (with power transistor) and spark plug (bank 2) 5. Refrigerant pressure sensor 6. Intake valve timing control position
sensor (bank 2)
7. Intake valve timing control solenoid valve (bank 2) 8. Engine coolant temperature sensor 9. Electric throttle control actuator
10. Intake valve timing control position sensor (bank 1) 11. Intake valve timing control solenoid
valve (bank 1) 12. Cooling fan motor
13. Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) 14. I gnition coil (with power transistor)
and spark plug (bank 1) 15. Mass air flow sensor (with intake air
temperature sensor)
16. A/F sensor 1 (bank 1) 17. EVAP service port 18. Fuel injector (bank 1)
19. Knock sensor (bank 1) 20. EVAP canister purge volume control
solenoid valve 21. Knock sensor (bank 2)
22. Fuel injector (bank 2) 23. A/F sensor 1 (bank 2) 24. IPDM E/R
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