2011 INFINITI QX56 air conditioning

EC-408
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P1421 COLD START CONTROL
P1421 COLD START CONTROL
DescriptionINFOID:0000000006288263
ECM controls ignition timing and engine idle speed when engine is started with prewarming up condition.
This control promotes the activation of three way ca
talyst by heating the catalyst and reduces emissions.
DTC LogicINFOID:0000000006288264
DTC DETECTION LOGIC
NOTE:
If DTC P1421 is displayed with other DTC, firs t perform the trouble diagnosis for other DTC.
DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
1.PRECONDITIONING
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
TESTING CONDITION:
Before performing the following procedure, confirm that battery voltage is more than 11 V at idle.
>> GO TO 2.
2.PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Select “DATA MONITOR” mode with CONSULT-III.
4. Check the indication of “COOLAN TEMP/S”. If it is between 7 °C (45 °F) and 36 °C (97 °F), go to the following steps.
If it is below 7 °C (45 °F), warm engine up to more than 7 °C (45 °F) and retry from step 1.
If it is above 36 °C (97 °F), cool engine down to less than 36 °C (97 °F) and retry from step 1.
5. Start engine and let it idle for 5 minutes.
6. Check 1st trip DTC.
Is 1st trip DTC detected?
YES >> Go to EC-408, "Diagnosis Procedure".
NO >> INSPECTION END
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000006288265
1.PERFORM IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING
Perform EC-148, "
Work Procedure".
Is Idle Air Volume Learning carried out successfully?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Follow the instruction of Idle Air Volume Learning.
2.CHECK INTAKE SYSTEM
Check for the cause of intake air volume lacking. Refer to the following.
 Crushed intake air passage
 Intake air passage clogging
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
DTC No. Trouble diagnosis name DTC detecting condition Possible cause
P1421 Cold start emission reduction
strategy monitoring ECM does not control ignition timing and engine
idle speed properly when engine is started with
prewarming up condition.  Lack of intake air volume
 Fuel injection system
ECM
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EC-464
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P2118 THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR
P2118 THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR
DTC LogicINFOID:0000000006217967
DTC DETECTION LOGIC
DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
1.PRECONDITIONING
If DTC Confirmation Procedure has been previously conduc ted, always turn ignition switch OFF and wait at
least 10 seconds before conducting the next test.
>> GO TO 2.
2.PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
1. Turn ignition switch ON and wait at least 2 seconds.
2. Start engine and let it idle for 5 seconds.
3. Check DTC.
Is DTC detected?
YES >> Go to EC-464, "DTC Logic".
NO >> INSPECTION END
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000006217968
1.CHECK THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR OUTPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
1. Disconnect electric throttle control actuator harness connector.
2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
3. Check the continuity between electric throttle control actuator harness connector and ECM harness con-
nector.
4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Repair or replace malfunctioning part.
2.CHECK THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR
Refer to EC-465, "
Component Inspection (Electric Throttle Control Motor)".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> GO TO 4.
3.CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
DTC No. Trouble diagnosis name
(Trouble diagnosis content) DTC detecting condition Possible cause
P2118 ETC MOT-B1
(Throttle control motor circuit
short) ECM detects short in both circuits between
ECM and throttle control motor.  Harness or connectors
(Throttle control motor circuit is shorted.)
 Electric throttle control actuator
(Throttle control motor)
Electric throttle control actuator ECM Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
F66 5
F110 57 Not existed
63 Existed
6 57 Existed
63 Not existed
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EC-466
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P2119 ELECTRIC THROTTLE CONTROL ACTUATOR
P2119 ELECTRIC THROTTLE CONTROL ACTUATOR
DTC LogicINFOID:0000000006217970
DTC DETECTION LOGIC
DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
1.PRECONDITIONING
If DTC Confirmation Procedure has been previously conduc ted, always turn ignition switch OFF and wait at
least 10 seconds before conducting the next test.
>> GO TO 2.
2.PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROC EDURE FOR MALFUNCTION A AND B
1. Turn ignition switch ON and wait at least 1 second.
2. Selector lever position is D and wait at least 3 seconds.
3. Selector lever position is P.
4. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
5. Turn ignition switch ON and wait at least 1 second.
6. Selector lever position is D and wait at least 3 seconds.
7. Selector lever position is P.
8. Turn ignition switch OFF, wait at least 10 seconds, and then turn ON.
9. Check DTC.
Is DTC detected?
YES >> Go to EC-466, "Diagnosis Procedure".
NO >> GO TO 3.
3.PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE FOR MALFUNCTION C
1. Turn ignition switch ON and wait at least 1 second.
2. Selector lever position is D and wait at least 3 seconds.
3. Selector lever position is N or P.
4. Start engine and let it idle for 3 seconds.
5. Check DTC.
Is DTC detected?
YES >> Go to EC-466, "Diagnosis Procedure".
NO >> INSPECTION END
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000006217971
1.CHECK ELECTRIC THROTTLE CONTROL ACTUATOR VISUALLY
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Remove the intake air duct.
3. Check if foreign matter is caught between the throttle valve and the housing.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
DTC No. Trouble diagnosis name
(Trouble diagnosis content) DTC detecting condition Possible cause
P2119 ETC ACTR-B1
(Electric throttle control actuator) A)
Electric throttle control actuator does not
function properly due to the return spring
malfunction.
 Electric throttle control actuator
B) Throttle valve opening angle in fail-safe
mode is not in specified range.
C) ECM detects that the throttle valve is stuck
open.
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P2135 TP SENSOREC-475
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P2135 TP SENSOR
DTC LogicINFOID:0000000006217978
DTC DETECTION LOGIC
NOTE:
If DTC P2135 is displayed with DTC P0643, perfo
rm the trouble diagnosis for DTC P0643. Refer to EC-
381, "DTC Logic".
DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
1.PRECONDITIONING
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
TESTING CONDITION:
Before performing the following procedure, confi rm that battery voltage is 8 V or more at idle.
>> GO TO 2.
2.PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
1. Start engine and let it idle for 1 second.
2. Check DTC.
Is DTC detected?
YES >> Go to EC-475, "Diagnosis Procedure".
NO >> INSPECTION END
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000006217979
1.CHECK THROTTLE POSITION SEN SOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-I
1. Disconnect electric throttle c ontrol actuator harness connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Check the voltage between electric throttle control actuator harness connector and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Repair open circuit, short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
2.CHECK THROTTLE POSITI ON SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
3. Check the continuity between electric throttle control actuator harness connector and ECM harness con-
nector.
DTC No. Trouble diagnosis name
(Trouble diagnosis content) DTC detecting condition Possible cause
P2135 TP SENSOR-B1
(Throttle position sensor circuit
range/performance) Rationally incorrect voltage is sent to
ECM compared with the signals from
TP sensor 1 and TP sensor 2.  Harness or connector
(TP sensor 1 or 2 circuit is open or shorted.)
 Electric throttle control actuator
(TP sensor 1 or 2)
Electric throttle control actuator Ground Voltage (V)
Connector Terminal
F66 2 Ground Approx. 5
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P2A00, P2A03 A/F SENSOR 1EC-487
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P2A00, P2A03 A/F SENSOR 1
DTC LogicINFOID:0000000006217987
DTC DETECTION LOGIC
To judge the malfunction, the A/F signal computed by ECM fr
om the A/F sensor 1 signal is monitored so it will
not shift to LEAN side or RICH side.
DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
1.PRECONDITIONING
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
TESTING CONDITION:
Before performing the following procedure, confirm that battery voltage is 11 V or more at idle.
>> GO TO 2.
2.PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
1. Clear the mixture ratio self-learning value. Refer to EC-152, "
Work Procedure".
2. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
5. Start engine and keep the engine speed between 3,500 and 4,000 rpm for 1 minute under no load.
6. Let engine idle for 1 minute.
7. Keep engine speed between 2,500 and 3,000 rpm for 20 minutes.
8. Check 1st trip DTC.
Is 1st trip DTC detected?
YES >> Go to EC-487, "Diagnosis Procedure".
NO >> INSPECTION END
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000006217988
1.RETIGHTEN A/F SENSOR 1
Loosen and retighten the A/F sensor 1. Refer to EX-5, "
Exploded View".
>> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK A/F SENSOR 1 CONNECTOR
1. Disconnect A/F sensor 1 harness connector.
2. Check that water is not inside connectors.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Repair or replace harness connector.
3.CHECK FOR INTAKE AIR LEAKAGE
1. Reconnect A/F sensor 1 harness connector.
2. Start engine and run it at idle.
DTC No. Trouble diagnosis name
(Trouble diagnosis content) DTC detecting condition Possible cause
P2A00 A/F SENSOR1 (B1)
(Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 (bank 1)
circuit range/performance)  The output voltage computed by ECM from
the A/F sensor 1 signal shifts to the lean side
for a specified period.
 The A/F signal computed by ECM from the
A/F sensor 1 signal shifts to the rich side for
a specified period.  A/F sensor 1
 A/F sensor 1 heater
 Fuel pressure
 Fuel injector
 Intake air leaks
P2A03 A/F SENSOR1 (B2)
(Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 (bank 2)
circuit range/performance)
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EM-10
< PREPARATION >
PREPARATION
(—)
Pilot bushing pullerRemoving pilot converter
(—)
Valve seat cutter set Finishing valve seat (EXH) dimensions
(—)
Piston ring expander Removing and installing piston ring
(—)
Valve guide drift Removing and installing valve guide (EXH)
a: 9.5 mm (0.374 in) dia.
b: 5.5 mm (0.217 in) dia.
(—)
Valve guide reamer (A): Reaming valve guide (EXH) inner hole
(B): Reaming hole for oversize valve guide
(EXH)
c: 6.0 mm (0.236 in) dia.
d: 10.2 mm (0.402 in) dia.
(J-43897-18)
(J-43897-12)
Oxygen sensor thread cleaner Reconditioning the exhaust system threads be-
fore installing a new heated oxygen sensor (Use
with anti-seize lubricant shown below.)
a: J-43897-18 (18 mm dia.) for zirconia heat-
ed oxygen sensor and air fuel ratio sensor

b: J-43897-12 (12 mm dia.) for titania heated
oxygen sensor and air fuel ratio sensor
(—)
Anti-seize lubricant (Permatex 133AR
or equivalent meeting MIL specifica-
tion MIL-A-907) Lubricating oxygen sensor thread cleaning tool
when reconditioning exhaust system threads
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name
Description
NT045
S-NT048
S-NT030
JPBIA0400ZZ
JPBIA0401ZZ
AEM488
AEM489
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION
HOW TO USE THIS MANU AL ......................3
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ....................... .....3
Description .......................................................... ......3
Terms ........................................................................3
Units ..........................................................................3
Contents ....................................................................3
Relation between Illustrations and Descriptions .......4
Components ..............................................................4
HOW TO FOLLOW TROUBLE DIAGNOSES .....6
Description ................................................................6
How to Follow Test Groups in Trouble Diagnosis ......6
Key to Symbols Signifying Measurements or Pro-
cedures ............................................................... ......
7
HOW TO READ WIRING DIAGRAMS ................9
Connector Symbols ............................................. ......9
Sample/Wiring Diagram -Example- .........................10
Connector Information .............................................12
ABBREVIATIONS .......................................... ....14
Abbreviation List .................................................. ....14
TIGHTENING TORQUE OF STANDARD
BOLTS ................................................................
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Description .......................................................... ....19
Tightening Torque Table (New Standard Includ-
ed) ...........................................................................
19
RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS
AND SEALANTS ................................................
22
Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants ....22
VEHICLE INFORMATION ............................23
IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION ................. ....23
Model Variation ................................................... ....23
Information About Identification or Model Code ......23
Dimensions .............................................................25
Wheels & Tires ........................................................25
PRECAUTION ..............................................26
PRECAUTIONS .................................................26
Description ........................................................... ....26
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" .................................................................
26
Precautions For Xenon Headlamp Service .............26
Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota-
tion after Battery Disconnect ...................................
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Precaution for Procedure without Cowl Top Cover ....27
General Precautions ................................................27
Three Way Catalyst .................................................29
Multiport Fuel Injection System or Engine Control
System .....................................................................
29
Hoses ......................................................................29
Engine Oils ..............................................................30
Air Conditioning .......................................................31
Fuel ..........................................................................31
LIFTING POINT .................................................32
Pantograph Jack ......................................................32
Garage Jack and Safety Stand ................................32
2-Pole Lift ................................................................33
TOW TRUCK TOWING .....................................34
Tow Truck Towing ...................................................34
Vehicle Recovery (Freeing a Stuck Vehicle) ...........34
BASIC INSPECTION ...................................36
SERVICE INFORMATION FOR ELECTRICAL
INCIDENT ..........................................................
36
Work Flow ............................................................ ....36
Control Units and Electrical Parts ............................36
How to Check Terminal ...........................................37
Intermittent Incident .................................................40
Circuit Inspection .....................................................43
CONSULT-III/GST CHECKING SYSTEM .........48
Description ...............................................................48
CONSULT-III Function and System Application*1 ....48
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ABBREVIATIONS
ABBREVIATIONS
Abbreviation ListINFOID:0000000006280882
The following ABBREVIATIONS are used:
A
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C
D
ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION
A/C Air conditioner
A/C Air conditioning
A/F sensor Air fuel ratio sensor A/T Automatic transaxle/transmission
ABS Anti-lock braking system
ACCS Advance climate control system ACL Air cleaner
AP Accelerator pedal
APP Accelerator pedal position ATF Automatic transmission fluid AV Audio visual
AWD All wheel drive
ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION BARO Barometric pressureBCM Body control module
BLSD Brake limited slip differential BPP Brake pedal positionBSI Blind spot intervention
BSW Blind spot warning
ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION CKP Crankshaft positionCL Closed loop
CMP Camshaft position CPP Clutch pedal positionCTP Closed throttle position
CVT Continuously Variable transaxle/transmission
ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION D
1Drive range first gear
D
2Drive range second gear
D
3Drive range third gear
D
4Drive range fourth gear
DCA Distance control assist DFI Direct fuel injection system
DLC Data link connector
DTC Diagnostic trouble code
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