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4.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
Harness for open or short between ECM and refrigerant pressure sensor
Loose or poor connection for each connector and harness
>> Repair open circuit, short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
5.CHECK REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR IN PUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
1. Check the continuity between refrigerant pre ssure sensor harness connector and ECM harness connec-
tor.
2. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 7.
NO >> GO TO 6.
6.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
Harness for open or short between ECM and refrigerant pressure sensor
Loose or poor connection for each connector and harness
>> Repair open circuit, short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
7.CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to GI-40, "
Intermittent Incident".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace refrigerant pressure sensor. Refer to HA-39, "REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR :
Removal and Installation".
NO >> Repair or replace malfunctioning part.
Refrigerant pressure sensor ECM Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
E77 2 E80 144 Existed
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SNOW MODE SWITCH
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SNOW MODE SWITCH
DescriptionINFOID:0000000006256403
The snow mode switch signal is sent to the combinat
ion meter from the snow mode switch. The combination
meter then sends the signal to the ECM via the CAN communication line.
The snow mode is used for driving or starting the vehicle on snowy roads or slippery areas. If the snow mode
is activated, the vehicle speed will not accelerate as quickly as normal to avoid vehicle slip. In other words,
ECM controls rapid engine torque change by controlling t he electric throttle control actuator operating speed.
Component Function CheckINFOID:0000000006256404
1.CHECK SNOW MODE SWITCH FUNCTION
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Select “SNOW MODE SW” in “DATA MONITOR” mode with CONSULT-III.
3. Check “SNOW MODE SW” indication under the following conditions.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> INSPECTION END
NO >> Go to EC-522, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000006256405
1.CHECK DTC WITH COMBINATION METER
Refer to MWI-30, "
CONSULT-III Function".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Go to MWI-57, "
Work flow".
2.CHECK SNOW MODE SWITCH POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect snow mode switch harness connector.
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Check the voltage between snow mode switch harness connector and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> GO TO 3.
3.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
Fuse block harness connector M3
10 A fuse (No. 13)
Harness for open or short between snow mode switch and fuse.
>> Repair open circuit, short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
4.CHECK SNOW MODE SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
Monitor item Condition Indication
SNOW MODE SW Snow mode switch ON ON
OFF OFF
Snow mode switch
Ground Voltage
Connector Terminal
M54 12 Ground Battery voltage
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2. Disconnect combination meter harness connector.
3. Check the continuity between snow mode switch
harness connector and combination meter harness con-
nector.
4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> Repair open circuit, short to ground or short to power in harness or connector.
5.CHECK SNOW MODE SWITCH
Refer to EC-523, "
Component Inspection".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 6.
NO >> Replace snow mode switch. Refer to IP-25, "
Removal and Installation".
6.CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to GI-40, "
Intermittent Incident".
>> INSPECTION END
Component InspectionINFOID:0000000006256406
1.CHECK SNOW MODE SWITCH
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect snow mode s witch harness connector.
3. Check the continuity between snow mode s witch terminals under the following conditions.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> INSPECTION END
NO >> Replace snow mode switch. Refer to IP-25, "
Removal and Installation".
Snow mode switch Combination meter
Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
M54 22 M34 33 Existed
Terminals Condition Continuity
12 and 22 Snow mode switch ON Existed
OFF Not Existed
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ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM SYMPTOMS
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM SYMPTOMS
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SYSTEM — BASIC ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM
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ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM SYMPTOMS
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SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM SYMPTOMS
Symptom TableINFOID:0000000006218028
SYSTEM — BASIC ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM
SYMPTOM
Reference
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HARD/NO START/RESTART (EXCP. HA)
ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER/POOR ACCELERATION
HIGH IDLE/LOW IDLE
ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING
IDLING VIBRATION
SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE
OVERHEATS/WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
BATTERY DEAD (UNDER CHARGE)
Warranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM HA
Fuel Low pressure fuel pump circuit 11232 22 3 2 EC-512
Low fuel pressure sensor circuit 4 4EC-483
Fuel pressure regulator system 334444444 4EC-198
Fuel injector circuit 11232 22 2EC-498
Evaporative emission system 334444444 4EC-532
FRP sensor circuit 11222 22 2EC-276EC-279
High pressure fuel pump circuit 4 3
EC-501
Air Positive crankcase ventilation sys-
tem 334444444 41
EC-534
Incorrect idle speed adjustment 1 1 1 1 1 EC-139
Electric throttle control actuator 112332222 2 2EC-460EC-466
IgnitionIncorrect ignition timing adjustment33111 11 1
EC-139
Ignition circuit 11222 22 2EC-506
Main power supply and ground circuit 22333 33 23 EC-168
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Engine coolant temperature sensor circuit
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Engine coolant temperature sensor circuit
333
EC-217
Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 circuit EC-181
EC-228
EC-232
EC-235
EC-238
Throttle position sensor circuit
22EC-219
EC-288
EC-406
EC-407
EC-475
Accelerator pedal position sensor circuit 3 2 1
EC-468EC-471
EC-478
Knock sensor circuit 2 3
EC-297
Engine oil temperature sensor 4 2 3EC-285
Crankshaft position sensor circuit 2 2EC-299
Camshaft position sensor circuit 3 2EC-303
Vehicle speed signal circuit 2 3 3 3EC-356
Power steering pressure sensor circuit 2 3 3EC-371
ECM 22333333333EC-376EC-378
EC-380
Intake valve timing control solenoid valve cir-
cuit
32 13223 3
EC-193
VVEL control module 3 4 4 3 EC-451EC-452
VVEL actuator motor 3 4 4 3
EC-390
VVEL actuator motor relay 3 4 4 3EC-393
VVEL control shaft position sensor 3 4 4 3EC-387
PNP signal circuit 3 3 3 3 3EC-383
Refrigerant pressure sensor circuit 2 3 3 4EC-520
Electrical load signal circuit 3EC-493
Air conditioner circuit 223333333 3 2HAC-60
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) 4BRC-60
SYMPTOM
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HARD/NO START/RESTART (EXCP. HA)
ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER/POOR ACCELERATION
HIGH IDLE/LOW IDLE
ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING
IDLING VIBRATION
SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE
OVERHEATS/WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
BATTERY DEAD (UNDER CHARGE)
Warranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM HA
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SYSTEM — ENGINE MECHANICAL & OTHER
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Manifold absolute pressure sensor circuit 3
EC-210
Battery current sensor 4 5 5 3EC-412EC-420
EC-424
Heated oxygen sensor 2 6 6 6 6 5EC-243EC-249
EC-257
SYMPTOM
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HARD/NO START/RESTART (EXCP. HA)
ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER/POOR ACCELERATION
HIGH IDLE/LOW IDLE
ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING
IDLING VIBRATION
SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE
OVERHEATS/WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
BATTERY DEAD (UNDER CHARGE)
Warranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM HA
SYMPTOM
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HARD/NO START/RESTART (EXCP. HA)
ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER/POOR ACCELERATION
HIGH IDLE/LOW IDLE
ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING
IDLING VIBRATION
SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE
OVERHEATS/WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
BATTERY DEAD (UNDER CHARGE)
Warranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM HA
Fuel Fuel tank 5
5 FL-4
Fuel piping 555 55 5
FL-4
Vapor lock —
Valve deposit 5 555 55 5 —
Poor fuel (Heavy weight gasoline,
Low octane) —
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Air cleaner
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55555 5 EM-28
Air cleaner
EM-27
Air leakage from air duct
(Mass air flow sensor — electric
throttle control actuator)
5555 EM-28
Electric throttle control actuator
EC-460
Air leakage from intake manifold/
Collector/GasketEM-30
Cranking Battery
111111
11
PG-161
Generator circuit
CHG-13
Starter circuit 3STR-11
Signal plate 6EM-106
PNP signal 4EC-383
Engine Cylinder head
55555 55 5 EM-92
Cylinder head gasket 4 3
Cylinder block
66666 66 6 4
EM-115
Piston
Piston ring
Connecting rod
Bearing
Crankshaft
Va l v e
mecha-
nism Timing chain
55555 55 5 EM-72
Camshaft
EM-77
Intake valve timing controlEM-61
Intake valve
3EM-92
Exhaust valve
Exhaust Exhaust manifold/Tube/Muffler/ Gasket 55555 55 5 EM-42
EX-6Three way catalystSYMPTOM
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HARD/NO START/RESTART (EXCP. HA)
ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER/POOR ACCELERATION
HIGH IDLE/LOW IDLE
ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING
IDLING VIBRATION
SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE
OVERHEATS/WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
BATTERY DEAD (UNDER CHARGE)
Warranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM HA
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tion
Oil pan/Oil strainer/Oil pump/Oil
filter/Oil gallery/Oil cooler 55555 55 5 EM-56
EM-60
LU-9
LU-12
LU-14
Oil level (Low)/Filthy oil
LU-7
Cooling
Radiator/Hose/Radiator filler cap
55555 55 45 CO-11
CO-11
Thermostat 5
CO-21
Water pumpCO-19
Water galleryEM-115
Cooling fan
5CO-17
Coolant level (Low)/Contaminat-
ed coolant
CO-8
IVIS (INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System —
NATS)11
SEC-48
SYMPTOM
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HARD/NO START/RESTART (EXCP. HA)
ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER/POOR ACCELERATION
HIGH IDLE/LOW IDLE
ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING
IDLING VIBRATION
SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE
OVERHEATS/WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
BATTERY DEAD (UNDER CHARGE)
Warranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM HA
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