2011 INFINITI QX56 ECO mode

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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (ECM)
*: 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-98, "DTC Index".
How to Read DTC and 1st Trip DTC
DTCs and 1st trip DTCs related to the malfunction are displayed in “Self-diag results”.
 When ECM detects a 1st trip DTC, “1t” is displayed for “TIME”.
 When ECM has detected a current DTC, “0” is displayed for “TIME”.
 If “TIME” is neither “0” nor “1t”, the DTC occurred in the past and ECM shows the number of times the vehi-
cle has been driven since the last detection of the DTC.
How to Erase DTC and 1st Trip DTC
NOTE:
 If the ignition switch stays ON after repair work, be su re to turn ignition switch OFF once. Wait at least 10
seconds and then turn it ON (engine stopped) again.
 If the DTC is not for A/T related items (see EC-98, "
DTC Index"), skip step 1.
1. Erase DTC in TCM. Refer to TM-60, "
Diagnosis Description".
2. Select “ENGINE” with CONSULT-III.
3. Select “SELF-DIAG RESULTS”.
4. Touch “ERASE”. (DTC in ECM will be erased.)
WORK ITEM CONDITION USAGE
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
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 WHEN USING A CHARGED BATTERY. When detecting EVAP vapor leak
in the EVAP system
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
SELF-LEARNING CONT  THE COEFFICIENT OF SELF-LEARNING CONTROL
MIXTURE RATIO RETURNS TO THE ORIGINAL COEF-
FICIENT. When clearing mixture ratio self-
learning value
TARGET IDLE RPM ADJ*  IDLE CONDITION When setting target idle speed
VIN REGISTRATION  IN THIS MODE, VIN IS REGISTERED IN ECM. When registering VIN in ECM
TARGET IGN TIM ADJ*  IDLE CONDITION When adjusting target ignition tim-
ing
CLSD THL POS LEARN  IGNITION ON AND ENGINE STOPPED. When learning the throttle valve
closed position
VVEL POS SEN ADJ PREP  USE THIS ITEM ONLY WHEN REPLACING VVEL ACTU-
ATOR SUB ASSEMBLY.
 IGNITION ON AND ENGINE STOPPED. When adjusting VVEL control
shaft position sensor
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Freeze Frame Data and 1st Trip Freeze Frame Data
*: The items are the same as those of 1st trip freeze frame data.
DATA MONITOR MODE
Monitored Item
×
: Applicable
Freeze frame data
item* Description
DIAG TROUBLE
CODE
[PXXXX]  The engine control compon
ent part/control system has a trouble code the is displayed as PXXXX. (Refer to
EC-98, "
DTC Index".)
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.
INT MANI PRES [kPa]  These items are displayed but are not applicable to this model.
ABSOL TH·P/S [%]  The throttle valve opening angle 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.
INT/A TEMP SE [ °C]
or [ °F]  The intake air temperature at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
FUEL SYS-B1  “Fuel injection system status” at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.  One of the following mode 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
COMBUST CONDI-
TION
 These items are displayed but are not applicable to this model.
Monitored item Unit Description Remarks
ENG SPEED rpm  Indicates the engine speed computed from the sig-
nal of the crankshaft position sensor and camshaft
position sensor.  Accuracy becomes poor if
engine speed drops below
the idle rpm.
 If the signal is interrupted while the engine 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 indicat-
ed in “SPEC”.
B/FUEL SCHDL ms  “Base fuel schedule” indicates the fuel injection
pulse width programmed into ECM, prior to any
learned on board correction.  When engine is running,
specification range is indicat-
ed in “SPEC”.
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OLOAD 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 light-
ing switch are OFF.
IGNITION SW ON/OFF  Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from ignition switch
signal.
HEATER FAN SW ON/OFF  Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from the blower fan
ON signal.
BRAKE SW ON/OFF  Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from the stop lamp
switch signal.
IGN TIMING BTDC  Indicates the ignition timing computed by ECM ac-
cording to the input signals.  When the engine is stopped,
a certain value is indicated.
COMBUSTION —  These items are displayed but are not applicable to
this model.
CAL/LD VALUE %  “Calculated load value” indicates the value of the
current air flow divided by peak air flow.
MASS AIRFLOW g/s  Indicates the mass air flow computed by ECM ac-
cording to the signal voltage of the mass air flow
sensor.
PURG VOL C/V %  Indicates the EVAP canister purge volume control
solenoid valve control value computed by the ECM
according to the input signals.
 The opening becomes larger as the value increas-
es.
INT/V SOL (B1)
% The control value of the intake valve timing control
solenoid valve (determined by ECM according to
the input signals) is indicated.
 The advance angle becomes larger as the value increases.
INT/V SOL (B2)
AIR COND RLY ON/OFF
 The air conditioner relay control condition (deter-
mined by ECM according to the input signals) is in-
dicated.
VENT CONT/V ON/OFF  The control condition of the EVAP canister vent
control valve (determined by ECM according to the
input signals) is indicated.
ON: Closed
OFF: Open
THRTL RELAY ON/OFF  Indicates the throttle co
ntrol motor relay control
condition determined by the ECM according to the
input signals.
A/F S1 HTR (B1)
% Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 heater control value
computed by ECM according to the input signals.
 The current flow to the heater becomes larger as the value increases.
A/F S1 HTR (B2)
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)
ALT DUTY SIG ON/OFF  The control condition of the power generation volt-
age variable control (determined by ECM accord-
ing to the input signals) is indicated.
ON: Power generation voltage variable control is
active.
OFF: Power generation voltage variable control is
inactive.
I/P PULLY SPD rpm  Indicates the engine speed computed from the in-
put speed sensor signal.
Monitored item Unit Description Remarks
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INT/V SOL (B2) Engine: After warming up
 Selector lever: P or N position
 A/C switch: OFF
No load Idle 0 - 2%
2,000 rpm Approx. 0 - 50%
AIR COND RLY  Engine: After warming up, idle
the engine A/C switch: OFF OFF
A/C switch: ON
(Compressor operates)
ON
VENT CONT/V  Ignition switch: ON OFF
THRTL RELAY  Ignition switch: ON ON
A/F S1 HTR (B1)  Engine: After warming up, idle the engine
(More than 140 seconds after starting engine) 4 - 100%
A/F S1 HTR (B2)  Engine: After warming up, idle the engine
(More than 140 seconds after starting engine) 4 - 100%
HO2S2 HTR (B1)  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
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
ALT DUTY SIG  Power generation voltage variable control: Operating ON
 Power generation voltage variable control: Not operating OFF
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-III value with the speedometer in-
dication. Almost the same speed as
the speedometer indication
IDL A/V LEARN  Engine: Running Idle air volume learning has not been per-
formed yet.
YET
Idle air volume learning has already been
performed successfully. CMPLT
TRVL AFTER MIL  Ignition switch: ON Vehicle has traveled after MIL has illumi-
nated.0 - 65,535 km
(0 - 40,7
23 miles)
SNOW MODE SW  Ignition switch: ON Snow mode switch: ON ON
Snow mode switch: OFF OFF
ENG OIL TEMP  Engine: After warming up More than 70 °C (158 °F)
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
BRAKE SW1
(ASCD/ICC brake
switch)  Ignition switch: ON
Brake pedal: Fully released ON
Brake pedal: Slightly depressed OFF
Monitor Item Condition Values/Status
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DTC No. Detected items Engine operating condition in fail-safe mode
U0113
U1003
U1024 Can communication circuit VVEL actuator
motor relay is turned off, and VVEL value is become at a minimum angle.
Engine speed will not rise more than 3,500 rpm due to the fuel cut.
P0011
P0021 Intake valve timing control The signal is not energized to the intake valve timing control solenoid valve and the valve
control does not function.
P0087 FRP control system  Engine torque is limited.
 VVEL value is maintained at a fixed angle.
P0088 Engine speed is limited.
P008A Low fuel pressure control
system Engine torque is limited.
P0090 FRP control system  Engine torque is limited.
 VVEL value is maintained at a fixed angle.
P0102
P0103 Mass air flow sensor circuit Engine speed will not rise more than 2,400 rpm due to the fuel cut.
P0117
P0118 Engine coolant tempera-
ture sensor circuit
Engine coolant temperature will be determined by ECM based on the following condition.
CONSULT-III displays the engine coolant temperature decided by ECM.
Condition Engine coolant temperature decided
(CONSULT-III display)
Just as ignition switch is turned ON
or START 40
°C (104 °F)
Approx. 4 minutes or more after
engine starting 80
°C (176 °F)
Except as shown above 40 - 80 °C (104 - 176 °F)
(Depends on the time)
When the fail-safe system for engine coolant temperature sensor is activated, the cooling
fan operates while engine is running.
P0122
P0123
P0222
P0223
P2135 Throttle position sensor The ECM controls the electric throttle control actuator in regulating the throttle opening in
order for the idle position to be within +10 degrees.
The ECM regulates the opening speed of the throttle valve to be slower than the normal
condition.
Therefore, the acceleration will be poor.
P0190 FRP sensor  Engine speed is limited.
 High pressure fuel pump is activated at maximum discharge pressure.
P0201
P0202
P0203
P0204
P0205
P0206
P0207
P0208 Injector  Engine torque is limited.
 Fuel injection shut-off of malfunction cylinder.
 Mixture ratio feedback control does not function.
 Idle engine speed is increased.
P0500 Vehicle speed sensor The cooling fan operates (Highest) while engine is running.
P0524 Engine oil pressure The signal is not energized to the intake valve timing control solenoid valve and the valve
control does not function.
Engine speed will not rise more than 2,400 rpm due to the fuel cut.
P0605 ECM (When ECM calculation function is malfunctioning:)
ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a
fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring.
ECM deactivates ASCD operation.
P0607 ECM VVEL actuator motor relay is
turned off, and VVEL value is become at a minimum angle.
Engine speed will not rise more than 3,500 rpm due to the fuel cut.
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P062B ECM Type1
 Engine torque is limited.
 Idle engine speed is increased.
 Fuel injector power supply shut-off.
 High fuel pressure limitation.
Typ e2
 Engine torque is limited.
 Fuel injection shut-off of malfunction cylinder.
 Mixture ratio feedback control does not function.
 Idle engine speed is increased.
P0643 Sensor power supply ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a
fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring.
P1087
P1088 VVEL control function VVEL of no
rmal bank is controlled at VVEL angle of abnormal bank.
Engine speed will not rise more than 3,500 rpm due to the fuel cut.
P1089
P1092 VVEL control shaft position
sensor VVEL value is maintained at a fixed angle.
Engine speed will not rise more than 3,500 rpm due to the fuel cut
P1197 Out of gas  Engine torque is limited.
 VVEL value is maintained at a fixed angle.
P1608 VVEL control shaft position
sensor VVEL actuator motor relay is turned off, an
d VVEL value is become at a minimum angle.
Engine speed will not rise more than 3,500 rpm due to the fuel cut.
P1090
P1093 VVEL actuator motor VVEL of no
rmal bank is controlled at VVEL angle of abnormal bank.
Engine speed will not rise more than 3,500 rpm due to the fuel cut.
VVEL actuator motor relay is turned off, an d VVEL value is become at a minimum angle.
Engine speed will not rise more than 3,500 rpm due to the fuel cut.
P1091 VVEL actuator motor rela
y VVEL actuator motor relay is turned off, an d VVEL value is become at a minimum angle.
Engine speed will not rise more than 3,500 rpm due to the fuel cut.
P1197 Out of gas  Engine torque is limited.
 VVEL value is maintained at a fixed angle.
P2101 Electric throttle control
function ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a
fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring.
P2118 Throttle control motor ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a
fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring.
P2119 Electric throttle control ac-
tuator
(When electric throttle control actuator does not function properly due to the return spring
malfunction:)
ECM controls the electric throttle actuator by regulating the throttle opening around the
idle position. The engine speed will not rise more than 2,000 rpm.
(When throttle valve opening angle in fail-safe mode is not in specified range:)
ECM controls the electric throttle control actuator because of regulating the throttle open-
ing to 20 degrees or less.
(When ECM detects the throttle valve is stuck open:)
While the vehicle is being driven, it slows down gradually by fuel cut. After the vehicle
stops, the engine stalls.
The engine can restart in the N or P position, and engine speed will not exceed 1,000 rpm
or more.
P1290
P2100
P2103 Throttle control motor relay ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a
fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring.
P1606 VVEL control module VVEL
actuator motor relay is turned off, and VVEL value is become at a minimum angle.
Engine speed will not rise more than 3,500 rpm due to the fuel cut.
P1805 Brake switch ECM controls the electric throttle control
actuator by regulating the throttle opening to a
small range.
Therefore, acceleration will be poor.
Vehicle condition Driving condition
When engine is idling Normal
When accelerating Poor acceleration
DTC No. Detected items Engine operating condition in fail-safe mode
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DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOWEC-137
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Will CONSULT-III be used?
YES >> GO TO 7.
NO >> GO TO 9.
7.PERFORM SPEC IN DATA MONITOR MODE
WITH CONSULT-III
Check that “MAS A/F SE-B1 ”, “B/FUEL SCHDL”, “A/F ALPHA-B1” and “A/F ALPHA-B2” are within the SP
value using “SPEC” in “DATA MONITOR” mode with CONSULT-III. Refer to EC-161, "
Component Function
Check".
Is the measurement value within the SP value?
YES >> GO TO 9.
NO >> GO TO 8.
8.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART BY TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - SPECIFICATION VALUE
Detect malfunctioning part according to EC-162, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Is a malfunctioning part detected?
YES >> GO TO 11.
NO >> GO TO 9.
9.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING SY STEM BY SYMPTOM TABLE
Detect malfunctioning system according to EC-524, "
Symptom Table" based on the confirmed symptom in
step 4, and determine the trouble diagnosis or der based on possible causes and symptoms.
>> GO TO 10.
10.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART BY DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE
Inspect according to Diagnosis Procedure of the system.
NOTE:
The Diagnosis Procedure in EC section described based on open circuit inspection. A short circuit inspection
is also required for the circuit check in the Diagnosis Procedure. For details, refer to GI-43, "
Circuit Inspec-
tion".
Is a malfunctioning part detected?
YES >> GO TO 11.
NO >> Monitor input data from related sensors or check voltage of related ECM terminals using CON-
SULT-III. Refer to EC-72, "
Reference Value".
11 .REPAIR OR REPLACE THE MALFUNCTIONING PART
1. Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
2. Reconnect parts or connectors disconnected during Diagnosis Procedure again after repair and replace-
ment.
3. Check DTC. If DTC is displayed, erase it. Re fer to “How to Erase DTC and 1st Trip DTC” in EC-63,
"CONSULT-III Function" or EC-60, "On Board Diagnosis Function".
>> GO TO 12.
12.FINAL CHECK
When DTC was detected in step 2, perform DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE or Component Function
Check again, and then check that the malfunction have been completely repaired.
When symptom was described from the customer, refer to confirmed symptom in step 3 or 4, and check that
the symptom is not detected.
Is DTC detected and does symptom remain?
YES-1 >> DTC is detected: GO TO 10.
YES-2 >> Symptom remains: GO TO 6.
NO >> Before returning the vehicle to the custom er, always erase unnecessary DTC in ECM and TCM
(Transmission Control Module). (Refer to “How to Erase DTC and 1st Trip DTC” in EC-63,
"CONSULT-III Function" or EC-60, "On Board Diagnosis Function".) If the completion of SRT is
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THROTTLE VALVE CLOSED POSITION LEARNINGEC-147
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THROTTLE VALVE CLOSED
POSITION LEARNING
DescriptionINFOID:0000000006217748
Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning is a function of ECM to learn the fully closed position of the throttle
valve by monitoring the throttle position sensor output signal. It must be performed each time the harness con-
nector of the electric throttle control actuator or ECM is disconnected or elec tric throttle control actuator inside
is cleaned.
Work ProcedureINFOID:0000000006217749
1.START
WITH CONSULT-III
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Select “CLSD THL POS LEARN” in “WORK SUPPORT” mode.
3. Follow the instructions on the CONSULT-III display.
4. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
Check that throttle valve moves during the above 10 seconds by confirming the operating sound.
WITHOUT CONSULT-III
1. Start the engine.
NOTE:
Engine coolant temperature is 25 °C (77 °F) or less before engine starts.
2. Warm up the engine. NOTE:
Raise engine coolant temperature until it reaches 65 °C (149 °F) or more.
3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds. Check that throttle valve moves during the above 10 seconds by confirming the operating sound.
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