2011 INFINITI QX56 Camshaft position sensor

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SYSTEM
ELECTRIC IGNITION SYSTEM : System Diagram
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ELECTRIC IGNITION SYSTEM : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000006217706
INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL CHART
*1: ECM determines the start signal status by the signals of engine speed and battery voltage.
*2: This signal is sent to the ECM via the CAN communication line.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Ignition order: 1 - 8 - 7 - 3 - 6 - 5 - 4 - 2
The ignition timing is controlled by the ECM to maintain the best air-fuel ratio for every running condition of the
engine. The ignition timing data is stored in the ECM.
The ECM receives information such as the injection pulse width and camshaft position sensor signal. Comput-
ing this information, ignition signals are transmitted to the power transistor.
During the following conditions, the ignition timing is re vised by the ECM according to the other data stored in
the ECM.
 At starting
 During warm-up
 At idle
 At low battery voltage
 During acceleration
The knock sensor retard system is designed only for emergencies. The basic ignition timing is programmed
within the anti-knocking zone, if recommended fuel is used under dry conditions. The retard system does not
operate under normal driving conditions. If engine knocking occurs, the knock sensor monitors the condition.
The signal is transmitted to the ECM. The ECM retards the ignition timing to eliminate the knocking condition.
JPBIA3271GB
Sensor Input signal to ECM ECM function Actuator
Crankshaft position sensor Engine speed*
1
Piston position
Ignition timing
controlIgnition coil
(with power transistor)
Camshaft position sensor
Mass air flow sensor Amount of intake air
Engine coolant temperature sensor Engine coolant temperature
Throttle position sensor Throttle position
Accelerator pedal position sensor Accelerator pedal position
TCM Gear position
Battery
Battery voltage*
1
Knock sensor Engine knocking condition
Combination meterVehicle speed*
2
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INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL
INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL : System DiagramINFOID:0000000006217707
INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONT
ROL : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000006217708
INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL CHART
*: This signal is sent to the ECM via the CAN communication line.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
This mechanism hydraulically controls cam phases c ontinuously with the fixed operating angle of the intake
valve.
The ECM receives signals such as crankshaft posit ion, camshaft position, engine speed, and engine coolant
temperature. Then, the ECM sends ON/OFF pulse duty signals to the intake valve timing control solenoid
valve depending on driving status. This makes it possible to control the shut/open timing of the intake valve to
increase engine torque in low/mid speed range and output in high speed range.
VVEL SYSTEM
JMBIA2174GB
Sensor Input signal to ECM ECM function Actuator
Crankshaft position sensor Engine speed and piston position
Intake valve timing
controlIntake valve timing control
solenoid valve
Camshaft position sensor
Engine oil temperature sensor Engine oil temperature
Engine coolant temperature sensor Engine coolant temperature
Combination meter Vehicle speed*
PBIB3276E
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SYSTEM
VVEL SYSTEM : System Diagram
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VVEL SYSTEM : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000006217710
INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL CHART
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
JSBIA0539GB
Sensor Input signal to ECM ECM function Actuator
Camshaft position sensor
Crankshaft position sensor Engine speed and piston position
VVEL controlVVEL control module
↓
VVEL actuator motor assem-
bly
Accelerator pedal position sensor Accelerator pedal position
VVEL control shaft
position sensor
↓
VVEL control module Control shaft actual angle
1. VVEL control shaft position
sensor 2. Drive shaft 3. Link A
4. Eccentric cam 5. Output cam 6. Valve lifter
7. Intake valve 8. Intake camshaft sprocket 9. Control shaft
10. Ball screw shaft 11. Ball screw nu t 12. VVEL actuator motor assembly
13. Rocker arm 14. Link B
JSBIA0463ZZ
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SYSTEM
*1: ECM determines the start signal status by the signals of engine speed and battery voltage.
*2: This signal is sent to the ECM via the CAN communication line.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The evaporative emission system is used to reduce hydr
ocarbons emitted into the atmosphere from the fuel
system. This reduction of hydrocarbons is accomplis hed by activated charcoals in the EVAP canister.
The fuel vapor in the sealed fuel tank is led into t he EVAP canister which contains activated carbon and the
vapor is stored there when the engine is not oper ating or when refueling to the fuel tank.
The vapor in the EVAP canister is purged by the air through the purge line to the intake manifold when the
engine is operating. EVAP canister purge volume contro l solenoid valve is controlled by ECM. When the
engine operates, the flow rate of vapor controlled by EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve is
proportionally regulated as the air flow increases.
EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve also shuts off the vapor purge line during decelerating and
idling.
AIR CONDITIONING CUT CONTROL
Sensor Input signal to ECM ECM function Actuator
Crankshaft position sensor
Camshaft position sensor  Engine speed*
1
 Piston position
EVAP canister
purge flow controlEVAP canister purge volume
control solenoid valve
Mass air flow sensor Amount of intake air
Engine coolant temperature sensor Engine coolant temperature
Battery
Battery voltage*
1
Throttle position sensor Throttle position
Accelerator pedal position sensor Accelerator pedal position
Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 Density of oxygen in exhaust gas
(Mixture ratio
feedback signal)
Fuel tank temperature sensor Fuel temperature in fuel tank
EVAP control system pressure sensor Pressure in purge line
Combination meter Vehicle speed*
2
PBIB1631E
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AIR CONDITIONING CUT CONTROL : System DiagramINFOID:0000000006217713
AIR CONDITIONING CUT CONTROL : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000006217714
INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL CHART
*1: This signal is sent to the ECM via the CAN communication line.
*2: ECM determines the start signal status by the signals of engine speed and battery voltage.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
This system improves engine operation when the air conditioner is used.
Under the following conditions, the air conditioner is turned OFF.
 When the accelerator pedal is fully depressed.
 When cranking the engine.
 At high engine speeds.
 When the engine coolant temperature becomes excessively high.
 When operating power steering during low engine speed or low vehicle speed.
 When engine speed is excessively low.
 When refrigerant pressure is excessively low or high.
AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL DEVICE (ASCD)
JMBIA1457GB
Sensor Input signal to ECM ECM function Actuator
Crankshaft position sensor
Camshaft position sensor Engine speed*
2
Air conditioner cut
controlIPDM E/R
↓
A/C relay
↓
Compressor
Engine coolant temperature sensor Engine coolant temperature
Accelerator pedal position sensor Accelerator pedal position
Battery
Battery voltage*
2
Refrigerant pressure sensor Refrigerant pressure
Power steering pressure sensor Power steering operation
A/C auto amp.A/C ON signal*
1
A/C evaporator temperature*1
Target A/C evaporator temperature*1
Blower fan ON signal
Combination meter Vehicle speed*
1
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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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FUEL INJ B1 msec
 ECM-calculated injection pulse width of the fuel in-
jector on the Bank 1 side.
FUEL INJ B2 msec  ECM-calculated injection pulse width of the fuel in-
jector on the Bank 2 side.
INT/V TIM (B1) °CA  Indicates [ °CA] of intake camshaft advance angle.
INT/V TIM (B2)
MAP SENSOR V  The signal voltage from the manifold absolute
pressure (MAP) sensor is displayed.
EVAP LEAK DIAG YET/CMPLT  Indicates the condition of EVAP leak diagnosis.
YET: EVAP leak diagnosis has not been performed
yet.
CMPLT: EVAP leak diagnosis has been performed
successfully.
EVAP DIAG READY ON/OFF  Indicates the ready condition of EVAP leak diagno-
sis.
ON: Diagnosis has been ready condition.
OFF: Diagnosis has not been ready condition.
VVEL LEARN YET/DONE  Display the conditi
on of VVEL learning
YET: VVEL learning has not been performed yet.
DONE: VVEL learning has already been per-
formed successfully.
VVEL SEN LEARN-B1 V  Indicates the VVEL learning value.
VVEL SEN LEARN-B2
VVEL POSITION SEN-B1 V The VVEL control shaft position sensor signal volt-
age is displayed.
VVEL POSITION SEN-B2
VVEL TIM-B1
deg  Indicates [deg] of VVEL control shaft angle.
VVEL TIM-B2
FPCM HI/MID/LOW/
OFF  The control condition of the fuel pump control mod-
ule (FPCM) (determined by ECM according to the
input signals) is indicated.
BAT TEMP SEN V  The signal voltage from the battery temperature
sensor is displayed.
COOLING FAN SPD rpm  Displays a cooling fan speed from a signal of elec-
trically-controlled cooling fan coupling.
THRTL STK CNT B1* — —
HO2 S2 DIAG2(B1)* INCMP/CM-
PLT  Indicates DTC P0139 self-diagnosis (slow re-
sponse) condition.
INCMP: Self-diagnosis is incomplete.
CMPLT: Self-diagnosis is complete.
HO2 S2 DIAG2(B2)* INCMP/CM-
PLT  Indicates DTC P0159 self-diagnosis (slow re-
sponse) condition.
INCMP: Self-diagnosis is incomplete.
CMPLT: Self-diagnosis is complete.
FUEL INJ TIMG deg  Indicates the fuel injection timing computed by
ECM according to the input signals.
H/P FUEL PUMP DEG deg  Displays ECM-calculated fuel discharge position
of the high pressure fuel pump.
FUEL PRES SEN V mV  The signal voltage of FRP sensor is displayed.
L/FUEL PRES SEN MPa  Displays a pressure value calculated from a low
fuel pressure sensor voltage.
L/FUEL PRES SEN V mV  The signal voltage of low fuel pressure sensor is
displayed.
Monitored item Unit Description Remarks
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ECU DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION
ECM
Reference ValueINFOID:0000000006217730
VALUES ON THE DIAGNOSIS TOOL
NOTE:
 Specification data are reference values.
 Specification data are output/input values which are
detected or supplied by the ECM at the connector.
* Specification data may not be directly relat ed 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 TIM-
ING monitors the data calculated by the ECM accordi ng to the signals input from the camshaft position sen-
sor and other ignition timing related sensors.
CONSULT-III MONITOR ITEM
Monitor Item Condition Values/Status
ENG SPEED  Run engine and compare CONSULT-III value with the tachometer indication. Almost the same speed as
the tachometer indication
MAS A/F SE-B1 See EC-161, "
Description".
B/FUEL SCHDL See EC-161, "
Description".
A/F ALPHA-B1 See EC-161, "
Description".
A/F ALPHA-B2 See EC-161, "
Description".
COOLAN TEMP/S  Ignition switch: ON Indicates engine coolant
temperature
A/F SEN1 (B1)  Engine: After warming up Maintaining engine speed at 2,000 rpm Fluctuates around 1.5 V
A/F SEN1 (B2)  Engine: After warming up Maintaining engine speed at 2,000 rpm Fluctuates around 1.5 V
HO2S2 (B1)  Revving engine from idle up to 3,000 rpm quickly after the following condi-
tions are met.
- Engine: After warming up
- After keeping engine speed between 3,500 and 4,000 rpm for 1 minute and at idle for 1 minute under no load 0 - 0.3 V
⇔ Approx. 0.6 - 1.0
V
HO2S2 (B2)  Revving engine from idle up to 3,000 rpm quickly after the following condi-
tions are met.
- Engine: After warming up
- After keeping engine speed between 3,500 and 4,000 rpm for 1 minute and at idle for 1 minute under no load 0 - 0.3 V
⇔ Approx. 0.6 - 1.0
V
HO2S2 MNTR (B1)  Revving engine from idle up to 3,000 rpm quickly after the following condi-
tions are met.
- Engine: After warming up
- After keeping engine speed between 3,500 and 4,000 rpm for 1 minute and
at idle for 1 minute under no load LEAN
⇔ RICH
HO2S2 MNTR (B2)  Revving engine from idle up to 3,000 rpm quickly after the following condi-
tions are met.
- Engine: After warming up
- After keeping 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-III value with the speedometer in-
dication. Almost the same speed as
speedometer indication
BATTERY VOLT  Ignition switch: ON (Engine stopped) 11 - 14 V
ACCEL SEN 1  Ignition switch: ON
(Engine stopped) Accelerator pedal: Fully released 0.65 - 0.87 V
Accelerator pedal: Fully depressed 4.3 - 4.8 V
ACCEL SEN 2*
1 Ignition switch: ON (Engine stopped) Accelerator pedal: Fully released 0.56 - 0.96 V
Accelerator pedal: Fully depressed 4.0 - 4.8 V
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