2009 INFINITI QX56 engine

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X: Applicable
*1: This item includes 1st trip DTCs.
*2: This mode includes 1st trip freeze frame data or freeze frame data. The items appear on CONSULT-III screen in freeze frame
data
mode only if a 1st trip DTC or DTC is detected. For details, refer to "Freeze Frame Data and 1st Trip Freeze Frame Data".
*3: Always “CMPLT ” is displayed.
WORK SUPPORT MODE
Work Item
ENGINE CONTROL COMPONENT PARTS
OUTPUT
Fuel injector ××
Power transistor (Ignition timing) ××
Throttle contro l motor relay ××
Throttle control motor ×
EVAP canister purge volume con-
trol solenoid valve ××××
Air conditioner relay ×
Fuel pump relay ×××
Cooling fan relay ×××
Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 heater ×××*3
Heated oxygen sensor 2 heater ×××*3
EVAP canister vent control valve ×× ××
Intake valve timing control solenoid
valve ×××
Alternator ××
Calculated load value ××
Item
DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE
WORK SUP-
PORT SELF-DIAGNOSTIC
RESULTS DATA
MONI- TOR ACTIVE
TEST DTC & SRT
CONFIRMATION
DTC*1 FREEZE
FRAME
DATA*2 SRT
STATUS DTC
WORK SUP-
PORT
WORK ITEM CONDITION USAGE
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE  FUEL PUMP WILL STOP BY TOUCHING “START” DUR- ING IDLING.
CRANK A FEW TIMES AFTER ENGINE STALLS. When releasing fuel pressure from
fuel line
IDLE AIR VOL LEARN  THE IDLE AIR VOLUME THAT KEEPS THE ENGINE WITHIN THE SPECIFIED RANGE IS MEMORIZED IN
ECM. When learning the idle air volume
SELF-LEARNING CONT  THE COEFFICI ENT OF SELF-LEARNING CONTROL
MIXTURE RATIO RETURNS TO THE ORIGINAL COEF-
FICIENT. When clearing the coefficient of
self-learning control value
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ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM
*: This function is not necessary in the usual service procedure.
SELF-DIAG RESULTS MODE
Self Diagnostic Item
Regarding items of DTC and 1st trip DTC, refer to
EC-456, "DTC Index".
Freeze Frame Data and 1st Trip Freeze Frame Data
EVAP SYSTEM CLOSE CLOSE THE EVAP CANISTER VENT CONTROL VALVE IN
ORDER TO MAKE EVAP SYSTEM CLOSE UNDER THE
FOLLOWING CONDITIONS.
 IGN SW ON
 ENGINE NOT RUNNING
 AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS ABOVE 0 °C (32 °F).
 NO VACUUM AND NO HIGH PRESSURE IN EVAP SYS- TEM
 FUEL TANK TEMP. IS MORE THAN 0 °C (32 °F).
 WITHIN 10 MINUTES AFTER STARTING “EVAP SYS- TEM CLOSE”
 WHEN TRYING TO EXECUTE “EVAP SYSTEM CLOSE” UNDER THE CONDITION EXCEPT ABOVE, CONSULT-
III WILL DISCONTINUE IT AND DISPLAY APPROPRI-
ATE INSTRUCTION.
NOTE:
WHEN STARTING ENGINE, CONSULT-III MAY DIS-
PLAY “BATTERY VOLTAGE IS LOW. CHARGE BAT-
TERY”, EVEN IN USING CHARGED BATTERY. When detecting EVAP vapor leak
point of EVAP system
VIN REGISTRATION  IN THIS MODE, VIN IS REGI STERED IN ECM When registering VIN in ECM
TARGET IDLE RPM ADJ*  IDLE CONDITION When setting target idle speed
TARGET IGN TIM ADJ*  IDLE CONDITION Wh en adjusting target ignition tim-
ing
WORK ITEM CONDITION USAGE
Freeze frame data
item* Description
DIAG TROUBLE
CODE
[PXXXX]  The engine control co
mponent part/control system has a trouble code, it is displayed as PXXXX. (Refer to
EC-456, "DTC Index"
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FUEL SYS-B1  “Fuel injection system status” at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
 One mode in the following is displayed. Mode2: Open loop due to detected system malfunction
Mode3: Open loop due to driving conditions (power enrichment, deceleration enleanment)
Mode4: Closed loop - using oxygen sensor(s) as feedback for fuel control
Mode5: Open loop - has not yet satisfied condition to go to closed loop
FUEL SYS-B2
CAL/LD VALUE [%]  The calculated load value at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
COOLANT TEMP
[
° C] or [ °F]  The engine coolant temperature at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
L-FUEL TRM-B1 [%]  “Long-term fuel trim” at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.  The long-term fuel trim indicates much more gradual feedback compensation to the base fuel schedule than short-term fuel trim.
L-FUEL TRM-B2 [%]
S-FUEL TRM-B1 [%]  “Short-term fuel trim” at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
 The short-term fuel trim indicates dynamic or instantaneous feedback compensation to the base fuel sched-
ule.
S-FUEL TRM-B2 [%]
ENGINE SPEED [rpm]  The engine speed at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
VEHICL SPEED
[km/h] or [mph]  The vehicle speed at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
ABSOL TH-P/S
[%]  The throttle valve opening at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
B/FUEL SCHDL
[msec]  The base fuel schedule at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
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*: The item is the same as that of 1st trip freeze frame data.
DATA MONITOR MODE
Monitored Item
×
: Applicable
INT/A TEMP SE
[° C] or [ °F]  The intake air temperature at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
INT MANI PRES [kPa]  Always a certain value is displayed.
 These items are not efficient JA60 models.
COMBUST CONDI-
TION Freeze frame data
item* Description
Monitored item
[Unit] ECM IN-
PUT SIG-
NALS MAIN
SIGNALS Description Remarks
ENG SPEED [rpm] ×× Indicates the engine speed computed
from the signal of the crankshaft position
sensor (POS) and camshaft position
sensor (PHASE).  Accuracy becomes poor if engine
speed drops below the idle rpm.
 If the signal is interrupted while the en-
gine is running, an abnormal value may
be indicated.
MAS A/F SE-B1 [V] ×× The signal voltage of the mass air flow
sensor is displayed.  When the engine is stopped, a certain
value is indicated.
 When engine is running specification range is indicated in “SPEC”.
B/FUEL SCHDL
[msec] ×× Base fuel schedule indicates the fuel in-
jection pulse width programmed into
ECM, prior to any learned on board cor-
rection.  When engine is running specification
range is indicated in “SPEC”.
A/F ALPHA-B1 [%]  The mean value of the air-fuel ratio feed-back correction factor per cycle is indi-
cated.  When the engine is stopped, a certain
value is indicated.
 When engine is running specification range is indicated in “SPEC”.
 This data also includes the data for the
air-fuel ratio learning control.
A/F ALPHA-B2 [%]
COOLAN TEMP/S
[
° C] or [ °F] ××  The engine coolant temperature (deter-
mined by the signal voltage of the engine
coolant temperature sensor) is dis-
played.  When the engine coolant temperature
sensor is open or short-circuited, ECM
enters fail-safe mode. The engine cool-
ant temperature determined by the
ECM is displayed.
A/F SEN1 (B1) [V] ××
 The A/F signal computed from the input
signal of the A/F sensor 1 is displayed.
A/F SEN1 (B2) [V] ××
HO2S2 (B1) [V] ××
 The signal voltage of the heated oxygen
sensor 2 is displayed.
HO2S2 (B2) [V] ××
HO2S2 MNTR (B1)
[RICH/LEAN] ×
 Display of heated oxygen sensor 2 sig-
nal:
RICH: means the amount of oxygen after
three way catalyst is relatively small.
LEAN: means the amount of oxygen af-
ter three way catalyst is relatively large. When the engine is stopped, a certain
value is indicated.
HO2S2 MNTR (B2)
[RICH/LEAN] ×
VHCL SPEED SE
[km/h] or [mph] ×× The vehicle speed computed from the
vehicle speed signal sent from combina-
tion meter is displayed.
BATTERY VOLT [V]  The power supply voltage of ECM is dis-
played.
ACCEL SEN 1 [V]  The accelerator pedal position sensor
signal voltage is displayed.  ACCEL SEN 2 signal is converted by
ECM internally. Thus, it differs from
ECM terminal voltage signal.
ACCEL SEN 2 [V]
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TP SEN 1-B1 [V]
××
 The throttle position sensor signal volt-
age is displayed.  TP SEN 2-B1 signal is converted by
ECM internally. Thus, it differs from
ECM terminal voltage signal.
TP SEN 2-B1 [V]
××
FUEL T/TMP SE
[ ° C] or [ °F]  The fuel temperature (determined by the
signal voltage of the fuel tank tempera-
ture sensor) is displayed.
INT/A TEMP SE
[ ° C] or [ °F] ××  The intake air temperature (determined
by the signal voltage of the intake air
temperature sensor) is indicated.
EVAP SYS PRES
[V]  The signal voltage of EVAP control sys-
tem pressure sensor is displayed.
FUEL LEVEL SE [V] × The signal voltage of the fuel level sen-
sor is displayed.
START SIGNAL
[ON/OFF]  Indicates start signal status [ON/OFF]
computed by the ECM according to the
signals of engine speed and battery volt-
age.  After starting the engine, [OFF] is dis-
played regardless of the starter signal.
CLSD THL POS
[ON/OFF] ×× Indicates idle position [ON/OFF] comput-
ed by ECM according to the accelerator
pedal position sensor signal.
AIR COND SIG
[ON/OFF] ×× Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of the air
conditioner switch as determined by the
air conditioner signal.
P/N POSI SW
[ON/OFF] ××
 Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from the
transmission range signal.
PW/ST SIGNAL
[ON/OFF] ×× [ON/OFF] condition of the power steering
system (determined by the signal voltage
of the power steering pressure sensor
signal) is indicated.
LOAD SIGNAL [ON/
OFF] ×× Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from the
electrical load signal.
ON: Rear window defogger switch is ON
and/or lighting switch is in 2nd position.
OFF: Both rear window defogger switch
and lighting switch are OFF.
IGNITION SW
[ON/OFF] ×× Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from igni-
tion switch signal.
HEATER FAN SW
[ON/OFF] ×
 Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from heat-
er fan switch signal.
BRAKE SW
[ON/OFF]  Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from the
stop lamp switch signal.
INJ PULSE-B1
[msec]  Indicates the actual fuel injection pulse
width compensated by ECM according to
the input signals.  When the engine is stopped, a certain
computed value is indicated.
INJ PULSE-B2
[msec]
IGN TIMING [BT-
DC]  Indicates the ignition timing computed by
ECM according to the input signals.  When the engine is stopped, a certain
value is indicated.
CAL/LD VALUE [%]
 “Calculated load value” indicates the val- ue of the current air flow divided by peak
air flow.
MASS AIRFLOW
[g·m/s]  Indicates the mass air flow computed by
ECM according to the signal voltage of
the mass air flow sensor.
Monitored item
[Unit] ECM IN-
PUT SIG-
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SIGNALS Description Remarks
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PURG VOL C/V [%]
 Indicates the EVAP canister purge vol-
ume control solenoid valve control value
computed by the ECM according to the
input signals.
 The opening becomes larger as the val- ue increases.
INT/V TIM (B1)
[ ° CA]
 Indicates [°CA] of intake camshaft ad-
vanced angle.
INT/V TIM (B2)
[ ° CA]
INT/V SOL (B1) [%]  The control value of the intake valve tim- ing control solenoid valve (determined by
ECM according to the input signals) is in-
dicated.
 The advance angle becomes larger as
the value increases.
INT/V SOL (B2) [%]
AIR COND RLY
[ON/OFF]
 The air conditioner relay control condi-
tion (determined by ECM according to
the input signals) is indicated.
FUEL PUMP RLY
[ON/OFF]  Indicates the fuel pump relay control con-
dition determined by ECM according to
the input signals.
VENT CONT/V
[ON/OFF]  The control condition of the EVAP canis-
ter vent control valve (determined by
ECM according to the input signals) is in-
dicated.
ON: Closed
OFF: Open
THRTL RELAY [ON/
OFF] × Indicates the throttle control motor relay
control condition determined by the ECM
according to the input signals.
COOLING FAN
[HI/OFF] × The control condition of the cooling fan
(determined by ECM according to the in-
put signals) is indicated.
HI: High speed operation
OFF: Stop
HO2S2 HTR (B1)
[ON/OFF]  Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of heated
oxygen sensor 2 heater determined by
ECM according to the input signals.
HO2S2 HTR (B2)
[ON/OFF]
I/P PULLY SPD
[rpm]  Indicates the engine speed computed
from the input speed sensor signal.
VEHICLE SPEED
[km/h] or [mph]  Indicates the vehicle speed computed
from the output speed sensor signal.
IDL A/V LEARN
[YET/CMPLT]  Display the condition of idle air volume
learning
YET: Idle Air Volume Learning has not
been performed yet.
CMPLT: Idle Air Volume Learning has al-
ready been performed successfully.
TRVL AFTER MIL
[km] or [mile]  Distance traveled while MIL is activated.
Monitored item
[Unit] ECM IN-
PUT SIG-
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SIGNALS Description Remarks
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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-456, "DTC Index".
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
 Air fuel ratio (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
 Selector lever: P or N
 Cut off each 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 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 lis-
ten to operating sound. Fuel pump relay makes the operat-
ing sound.
 Harness and connectors
 Fuel pump relay
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
ALTERNATOR
DUTY  Engine: Idle
 Change duty ratio using CON-
SULT-III. Battery voltage changes.  Harness and connectors
IPDM E/R
 Alternator
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INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Connect GST to data link connector, which is located under LH
dash panel near the hood opener handle.
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Enter the program according to instruction on the screen or in the operation manual.
(*: Regarding GST screens in this section, sample screens are
shown.)
5. Perform each diagnostic service according to each service pro- cedure.
For further information, see th e GST Operation Manual of
the tool maker.
Service $07 (ON BOARD TESTS) This diagnostic service enables the off board test drive to obtain test results for emission-
related powertrain components/systems that are continuously monitored during normal
driving conditions.
Service $08 — This diagnostic service can close EVAP system in ignition switch ON position (Engine
stopped). When this diagnostic service is performed, the EVAP canister vent control valve
can be closed.
In the following conditions, this diagnostic service cannot function.
 Low ambient temperature
 Low battery voltage
 Engine running
 Ignition switch OFF
 Low fuel temperature
 Too much pressure is applied to EVAP system
Service $09 (CALIBRATION ID) This diagnostic service enables the off-board test device to request specific vehicle infor-
mation such as Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and Calibration IDs.
Diagnostic test mode Function
BBIA0369E
SEF398S
SEF416S
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - SPECIFICATION VALUE
COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - SPECIFICATION VALUE
DescriptionINFOID:0000000003771320
The specification (SP) value indicates the tolerance of
the value that is displayed in “SPEC” of “DATA MONI-
TOR” mode with CONSULT-III during normal operation of the Engine Control System. When the value in
“SPEC” of “DATA MONITOR” mode is within the SP value, the Engine Control System is confirmed OK. When
the value in “SPEC” of “DATA MONITOR” mode is NO T within the SP value, the Engine Control System may
have one or more malfunctions.
The SP value is used to detect malfunctions that may af fect the Engine Control System, but will not light the
MIL.
The SP value will be displayed for the following three items:
 B/FUEL SCHDL (The fuel injection pulse width progr ammed into ECM prior to any learned on board correc-
tion)
 A/F ALPHA-B1/B2 (The mean value of air-fuel ratio feedback correction factor per cycle)
 MAS A/F SE-B1 (The signal voltage of the mass air flow sensor)
Testing ConditionINFOID:0000000003771321
 Vehicle driven distance: More than 5,000 km (3,107 miles)
 Barometric pressure: 98.3 - 104.3 kPa (1.003 - 1.064 kg/cm
2 , 14.25 - 15.12 psi)
 Atmospheric temperature: 20 - 30 °C (68 - 86 °F)
 Engine coolant temperature: 75 - 95 °C (167 - 203 °F)
 Engine speed: Idle
 Transmission: Warmed-up
- After the engine is warmed up to normal operating temper ature, drive vehicle until “ATF TEMP SE 1” (A/T
fluid temperature sensor signal) indicates more than 60 °C (140 °F).
 Electrical load: Not applied
- Rear window defogger switch, air conditioner switch, lighting switch are OFF. Steering wheel is straight
ahead.
Inspection ProcedureINFOID:0000000003771322
NOTE:
Perform “SPEC” in “DATA MONITOR” mode in maximum scale display.
1. Perform EC-13, "Basic Inspection"
.
2. Confirm that the testing conditions indicated above are met.
3. Select “B/FUEL SCHDL”, “A/F ALPHA-B1”, “A/F ALPHA-B2” and “MAS A/F SE-B1” in “SPEC” of “DATA
MONITOR” mode with CONSULT-III.
4. Make sure that monitor items are within the SP value.
5. If NG, go to EC-75, "Diagnosis Procedure"
.
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