TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SELF-DIAGNOSTIC ITEMS
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OK or NG
OK >> Check the battery for loose terminals, low voltage, etc. Repair as necessary.
NG >> Repair the circuit.
CAN Communication System InspectionINFOID:0000000005928451
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1.CHECK CONNECTOR
1. Turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect the ABS actuat or and electric unit (control unit) connector and check
the terminals for deformation, disconnection, looseness, and so on. If there is a malfunction, repair or
replace the terminal.
2. Reconnect connector to perform self-diagnosis.
Is "CAN COMM CIRCUIT" displayed in self-diagnosis display items?
YES >> Print out the self-diagnostic results, and refer to LAN-17, "Trouble Diagnosis Flow Chart".
NO >> Connector terminal is l oose, damaged, open, or shorted.
Ground
1
—Continuity should exist.
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2. Drive vehicle and check brake operation. NOTE:
• Stopping distance may be longer than vehicles without ABS when road condition is slippery.
• Driving the vehicle with the ABS actuator and elec tric unit (control unit) disconnected may induce DTCs
in electrical control units using CAN communication. After the inspection, clear all DTCs. Refer to LAN-
7, "System Description".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Perform Basic Inspection. Refer to BRC-17, "
Basic Inspection".
4.CHECK WHEEL SENSORS
Check the following.
• Wheel sensor mounting for looseness
• Wheel sensors for physical damage
• Wheel sensor connectors for terminal damage or loose connections
• Sensor rotor and mount for physical damage
OK or NG
OK >> Check ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector terminals for deformation, discon-
nection, looseness or damage. Re connect ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) harness
connector. Then retest.
NG >> Repair or replace as necessary.
Long Stopping DistanceINFOID:0000000005928454
1.CHECK BASE BRAKING SYSTEM PERFORMANCE
1. Disable ABS by disconnecting ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector.
2. Drive vehicle and check brake operation. NOTE:
• Stopping distance may be longer than vehicles without ABS when road condition is slippery.
• Driving the vehicle with the ABS actuator and elec tric unit (control unit) disconnected may induce DTCs
in electrical control units using CAN communication. After the inspection, clear all DTCs. Refer to LAN-
7, "System Description".
OK or NG
OK >> Go to BRC-30, "ABS Works Frequently".
NG >> Perform Basic Inspection. Refer to BRC-17, "
Basic Inspection".
ABS Does Not WorkINFOID:0000000005928455
CAUTION:
The ABS does not operate when the vehicle speed is 10 km/h (6 MPH) or less.
1.CHECK WARNING LAMP ACTIVATION
Turn ignition switch ON and check for warning lamp activation.
• Warning lamp should activate for approximately 2 seconds after turning the ignition switch ON.
OK or NG
OK >> Carry out self-diagnosis. Refer to BRC-19, "CONSULT-III Function (ABS)".
NG >> Go to BRC-17, "
Basic Inspection".
Pedal Vibration or ABS Operation NoiseINFOID:0000000005928456
NOTE:
During ABS activation, pedal vibration may be felt and a noise may be heard. This is normal and does not indi-
cate a malfunction.
1.CHECK SYMPTOM
1. Apply brake.
2. Start engine.
Does the symptom occur only when engine is started?
YES >> Carry out self-diagnosis. Refer to BRC-19, "CONSULT-III Function (ABS)".
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PRECAUTIONS
SERVICE INFORMATION
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint Syst
em (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER"
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The Supplemental Restraint System such as “A IR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and w hether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SRS and SB section of this Service Man-
ual.
WARNING:
• To avoid rendering the SRS inopera tive, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in
the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be performed by
an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.
• Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS can lead to personal
injury caused by unintent ional activation of the system. For re moval of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see the SRS section.
• Do not use electrical test equipmen t on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harn esses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or har-
ness connectors.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS
WARNING:
• When working near the Airbag Diagnosis Sensor Unit or other Airbag System sensors with the Igni-
tion ON or engine running, DO NOT use air or electri c power tools or strike near the sensor(s) with a
hammer. Heavy vibration could activate the sensor( s) and deploy the air bag(s), possibly causing
serious injury.
• When using air or electric power tools or hammers , always switch the Ignition OFF, disconnect the
battery, and wait at least 3 minu tes before performing any service.
Precautions Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation after Battery Disconnect
INFOID:0000000005928461
NOTE:
• Before removing and installing any control units, first tu rn the push-button ignition switch to the LOCK posi-
tion, then disconnect bot h battery cables.
• After finishing work, confirm that all control unit connectors are connected properly, then re-connect both
battery cables.
• Always use CONSULT-III to perform self-diagnosis as a part of each function inspection after finishing work.
If a DTC is detected, perform trouble diagnos is according to self-diagnosis results.
This vehicle is equipped with a push-button ignition switch and a steering lock unit.
If the battery is disconnected or discharged, the steering wheel will lock and cannot be turned.
If turning the steering wheel is required with the bat tery disconnected or discharged, follow the procedure
below before starting the repair operation.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Connect both battery cables. NOTE:
Supply power using jumper cables if battery is discharged.
2. Carry the Intelligent Key or insert it to the key sl ot and turn the push-button ignition switch to ACC position.
(At this time, the steering lock will be released.)
3. Disconnect both battery cables. The steering lock will remain released with both battery cables discon- nected and the steering wheel can be turned.
4. Perform the necessary repair operation.
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5. When the repair work is completed, re-connect both battery cables. With the brake pedal released, turn the push-button ignition switch from ACC position to ON position, then to LOCK position. (The steering
wheel will lock when the push-button ignition switch is turned to LOCK position.)
6. Perform self-diagnosis check of a ll control units using CONSULT-III.
Precaution for Brake SystemINFOID:0000000005928462
CAUTION:
• Refer to MA-14, "
Fluids and Lubricants" for recommended brake fluid.
• Never reuse drained brake fluid.
• Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas; it may cause paint damage. If brake fluid is
splashed on painted areas, wash it away with water immediately.
• To clean or wash all parts of master cylin der and disc brake caliper, use clean brake fluid.
• Never use mineral oils such as gasoline or kerosen e. They will ruin rubber parts of the hydraulic sys-
tem.
• Use flare nut wrench when removing and installing brake tube.
• If a brake fluid leak is found, the part must be disassembled
without fail. Then it has to be replaced with a new one if a
defect exists.
• Turn the ignition switch OFF and remove the connector of the
ABS actuator and electric unit (con trol unit) or the battery ter-
minal before performing the work.
• Always torque brake lines when installing.
• Burnish the brake contact surf aces after refinishing or replac-
ing rotors, after replacing pads, or if a soft pedal occurs at
very low mileage.
Refer to BR-34, "
Brake Burnishing Procedure".
WARNING:
• Clean brake pads and shoes with a waste cl oth, then wipe with a dust collector.
Precaution for Brake ControlINFOID:0000000005928463
• During ABS operation, the brake pedal may vibrate lightly and a mechanical noise may be heard. This is
normal.
• Just after starting vehicle, the brake pedal may vibrate or a motor operating noise may be heard from engine
compartment. This is a normal status of operation check.
• Stopping distance may be longer than that of vehicles without ABS when vehicle drives on rough, gravel, or snow-covered (fresh, deep snow) roads.
• When an error is indicated by ABS or another warning lamp, collect all necessary information from customer (what symptoms are present under what conditions) and check for simple causes before starting diagnosis.
Besides electrical system inspection, check boos ter operation, brake fluid level, and fluid leaks.
• If incorrect tire sizes or types are installed on the vehicle or brake pads are not Genuine NISSAN parts, stop-
ping distance or steering stability may deteriorate.
• If there is a radio, antenna or related wiring near control module, ABS function may have a malfunction or
error.
• If aftermarket parts (car stereo, CD player, etc.) have been installed, check for incidents such as harness pinches, open circuits or improper wiring.
• If the following components are replaced with non-genuine components or modified, the VDC OFF indicator lamp and SLIP indicator lamp may turn on or the VDC system may not operate properly. Components
related to suspension (shock absorbers, struts, springs , bushings, etc.), tires, wheels (exclude specified
size), components related to brake system (pads, roto rs, calipers, etc.), components related to engine (muf-
fler, ECM, etc.), components related to body reinforcement (roll bar, tower bar, etc.).
• Driving with broken or excessively worn suspensi on components, tires or brake system components may
cause the VDC OFF indicator lamp and the SLIP indicator lamp to turn on, and the VDC system may not
operate properly.
• When the TCS or VDC is activated by sudden acceleration or sudden turn, some noise may occur. The noise is a result of the normal operation of the TCS and VDC.
• When driving on roads which have extreme slopes (such as mountainous roads) or high banks (such as sharp curves on a freeway), the VDC may not operate no rmally, or the VDC warning lamp and the SLIP indi-
cator lamp may turn on. This is not a problem if normal operation can be resumed after restarting the engine.
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PRECAUTIONS
• Sudden turns (such as spin turns, acceleration turns), drifting, etc. with VDC turned off may cause the yaw
rate/side/decel G sensor to indicate a problem. This is not a problem if normal operation can be resumed
after restarting the engine.
Precaution for CAN SystemINFOID:0000000005928464
• Do not apply voltage of 7.0V or higher to terminal to be measured.
• Maximum open terminal voltage of test er in use must be less than 7.0V.
• Before checking harnesses, turn ignition sw itch OFF and disconnect battery negative cable.
• Area to be repaired must be soldered and wrapped with tape. Make sure that fraying of twisted wire is within 110 mm (4.33 in).
• Do not make a bypass connection to repaired area. (If the circuit is bypassed, characteristics of twisted wire will be lost.)
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• If there is damage to the connection flare nut or ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) screw, replace the damaged part and recheck for leaks.
• When there is fluid leaking or seeping from a fluid connection, use a clean cloth to wipe off the fluid and
recheck for leaks. If fluid is still seeping out, replace the damaged part. If the fluid is leaking at the ABS
actuator and electric unit (control unit), replace the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) assem-
bly.
CAUTION:
The ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) cannot be disassembl\
ed and must be replaced
as an assembly.
3. Check the brake pads for excessive wear.
POWER SYSTEM TERMINAL LOOSENESS AND BATTERY INSPECTION
Make sure the battery positive cable, negative cabl e and ground connection are not loose. In addition, make
sure the battery is sufficiently charged.
ABS WARNING LAMP, SLIP INDICATOR LAMP AND VDC OFF INDICATOR LAMP INSPECTION
1. Make sure ABS warning lamp, SLIP indicator lamp and VDC OFF indicator lamp (when VDC OFF switch
is off), turn on for approximately 2 seconds when the igni tion switch is turned ON. If they do not, check the
VDC OFF indicator lamp and then VDC OFF switch. Refer to BRC-79, "
Component Inspection". Check
CAN communications. If there are no errors with VDC OFF switch and CAN communication system,
check combination meter. Refer to DI-32, "
Component Inspection".
2. Make sure the lamps turn off approximately 2 seconds after the ignition switch is turned ON. If the lamp does not turn off, conduct self-diagnosis.
3. With the engine running, make sure VDC OFF indicator lamp turns on and off when VDC OFF switch is turned on and off. If the indicator lamp status does not correspond to switch operation, check the VDC
OFF switch system. Refer to BRC-79, "
Component Inspection".
4. Make sure ABS warning lamp, SLIP indicator lamp and VDC OFF indicator lamp turn off approximately 2 seconds after the engine is started. If ABS warning la mp, SLIP indicator lamp or VDC OFF indicator lamp
have not turned off 10 seconds after the engine has been started, conduct self-diagnosis of the ABS actu-
ator and electric unit (control unit).
5. After conducting the self-diagnosis, be sure to erase the error memory. Refer to BRC-60, "
CONSULT-III
Function (ABS)".
Warning Lamp and Indicator TimingINFOID:0000000005928481
×: ON –: OFF
Control Unit Input/Out put Signal StandardINFOID:0000000005928482
REFERENCE VALUE FROM CONSULT-III
CAUTION:
The display shows the control unit calculation data, so a normal value might be displayed even in the
event the output circuit (harness) is open or short circuited.
Condition ABS
warning lamp VDC OFF
indicator lamp SLIP
indicator lamp Remarks
When the ignition switch is OFF ––– –
After the ignition switch is turned
ON
For approx. 2 seconds ×××
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Ignition switch ON
Approx. 2 seconds later ––– –
When the VDC OFF switch turns
ON (VDC function OFF). –
×––
ABS/TCS/VDC malfunction ×××
–
×× –When the ABS/TCS/VDC control
unit is malfunctioning (power sup-
ply or ground malfunction).
When the VDC is malfunctioning. –×× –
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
Monitor item
Display content Data monitor
Note: Error inspection
checklist
Condition Reference value in
normal operation
FR LH SENSOR
FR RH SENSOR
RR LH SENSOR
RR RH SENSOR Wheel speedVehicle stopped
0 [km/h (mph)]
BRC-67, "
Wheel Sensor
System Inspection"Vehicle running (Note 1) Almost in accor-
dance with speed-
ometer display
(within
±10%)
FR RH IN SOL
FR RH OUT SOL
FR LH IN SOL
FR LH OUT SOL
RR RH IN SOL
RR RH OUT SOL
RR LH IN SOL
RR LH OUT SOL Solenoid valve opera-
tionActuator (solenoid) is active
(“ACTIVE TEST” with CON-
SULT-III) or actuator relay is in-
active (in fail-safe mode).
On
BRC-72, "
Solenoid and
VDC Change-Over Valve
System Inspection"When actuator (solenoid) is not
active and actuator relay is ac-
tive (ignition switch ON). Off
STOP LAMP SW Brake pedal operation Brake pedal depressed On
BRC-74, "
Stop Lamp
Switch System Inspec-
tion"Brake pedal releasedOff
MOTOR RELAY Operation status of mo-
tor and motor relayIgnition switch ON or engine
running (ABS not operated)
Off
BRC-73, "
Actuator Motor,
Motor Relay, and Circuit
Inspection"
Ignition switch ON or engine
running (ABS operated) On
ACTUATOR RLY Actuator relay opera-
tion statusVehicle stopped (Ignition
switch ON)
Off
Vehicle stopped (Engine run-
ning) On
ABS WARN LAMP ABS warning lamp ON
condition (Note 2)ABS warning lamp ON On
BRC-83, "
ABS Warning
Lamp Does Not Come On
When Ignition Switch Is
Turned On"ABS warning lamp OFF Off
OFF LAMP VDC OFF indicator
lamp status (Note 2) When VDC OFF indicator
lamp is ON
On
BRC-79, "
CAN Commu-
nication System Inspec-
tion"When VDC OFF indicator
lamp is OFF Off
OFF SW VDC OFF switch
ON/OFF status VDC OFF switch ON
(When VDC OFF indicator
lamp is ON)
On
BRC-79, "
Component In-
spection"VDC OFF switch OFF
(When VDC OFF indicator
lamp is OFF) Off
SLIP LAMP SLIP indicator lamp
status (Note 2)When SLIP indicator lamp is
ON
On
BRC-79, "
CAN Commu-
nication System Inspec-
tion"When SLIP indicator lamp is
OFF Off
BATTERY VOLT Battery voltage sup-
plied to ABS actuator
and electric unit (con-
trol unit)Ignition switch ON
10 to 16VBRC-75, "
ABS/TCS/VDC
Control Unit Power and
Ground Systems Inspec-
tion"
GEAR
Manual mode gear po-
sition determined by
TCMIgnition switch ON 1
2
3
4
5—
YAW RATE SEN Yaw rate detected by
yaw rate/side G sensorVehicle stopped
Approx. 0 d/sBRC-70, "
Yaw Rate/Side/
Decel G Sensor System
Inspection"Vehicle turning –75 to 75 d/s
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ACCEL POS SIG Open/close condition
of throttle valve (linked
with accelerator pedal)Accelerator pedal not de-
pressed (ignition switch is ON)
0%
BRC-79, "
CAN Commu-
nication System Inspec-
tion"Depress accelerator pedal (ig-
nition switch is ON) 0 to 100%
SIDE G-SENSOR Transverse G detected
by side G-sensorVehicle stopped
Approx. 0 m/s
2
BRC-70, "Yaw Rate/Side/
Decel G Sensor System
Inspection"
Vehicle turning rightnegative value (m/
s2)
Vehicle turning left positive value (m/
s
2)
STR ANGLE SIG Steering angle detect-
ed by steering angle
sensorStraight-ahead
Approx. 0°BRC-69, "
Steering Angle
Sensor System Inspec-
tion"Steering wheel turned –720 to 720 °
PRESS SENSOR Brake fluid pressure
detected by pressure
sensorWith ignition switch ON and
brake pedal released
Approx. 0 bar
BRC-77, "
Pressure Sen-
sor System Inspection"With ignition switch ON and
brake pedal depressed –40 to 300 bar
EBD SIGNAL EBD operation EBD is active
On
—
EBD is inactive Off
ABS SIGNAL ABS operationABS is active
On
—
ABS is inactive Off
TCS SIGNAL TCS operationTCS is active
On
—
TCS is inactive Off
VDC SIGNAL VDC operationVDC is active
On
—
VDC is inactive Off
EBD FAIL SIG EBD fail-safe signal In EBD fail safe mode On
—
EBD is normal Off
ABS FAIL SIG ABS fail-safe signal In ABS fail safe mode
On
—
ABS is normal Off
TCS FAIL SIG TCS fail-safe signal In TCS fail safe mode
On
—
TCS is normal Off
VDC FAIL SIG VDC fail-safe signal In VDC fail safe mode On
—
VDC is normal Off
CRANKING SIG Crank operation Crank is active
On
—
Crank is inactive Off
FLUID LEV SW Status of brake fluid
level switchWhen brake fluid level switch
ON
On
BRC-76, "
Brake Fluid
Level Switch System In-
spection"When brake fluid level switch
OFF Off
PARK BRAKE SW Status of parking brake
switchParking brake switch is active On
BRC-79, "
Component In-
spection"Parking brake switch is inactive Off
Monitor item Display content
Data monitor
Note: Error inspection
checklist
Condition Reference value in
normal operation
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