EC-988
< SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS >[VQ35DE]
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM SYMPTOMS
1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.
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SYSTEM — ENGINE MECHANICAL & OTHER
Knock sensor circuit 2 3 EC-815
Engine oil temperature sensor 4 2 3EC-801,
EC-805
Crankshaft position sensor (POS) circuit 2 2 EC-817
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) circuit 3 2EC-820
Vehicle speed signal circuit 2 3 3 3EC-867
ECM 22333333333EC-881,
EC-883
Intake valve timing control solenoid valve cir-
cuit 32 13223 3
EC-725
PNP signal circuit 3 3 3 3 3 EC-887
VIAS control solenoid valve 1 circuit 1EC-920
VIAS control solenoid valve 2 circuit 1EC-922
Refrigerant pressure sensor circuit 2 3 3 4EC-979
Electrical load signal circuit 3EC-957
Air conditioner circuit 223333333 3 2HA-15
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) 4BRC-55
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
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ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM SYMPTOMSEC-989
< SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS > [VQ35DE]
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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-5
Fuel piping 5 5 5 5 5 5
Va p o r l o c k —
Valve deposit 5 555 55 5 —
Poor fuel (Heavy weight gasoline,
Low octane) —
Air Air duct
55555 5 EM-144
Air cleaner
EM-137
Air leakage from air duct
(Mass air flow sensor — electric
throttle control actuator) 5555 EM-144
Electric throttle control actuator
EM-146
Air leakage from intake manifold/
Collector/Gasket EM-146,
EM-149
Cranking Battery
111111
11
PG-4
Generator circuit
CHG-17,
CHG-20
Starter circuit 3 STR-12,
STR-16
Signal plate 6 EM-224
PNP signal 4TM-299
Engine Cylinder head
55555 55 5 EM-207
Cylinder head gasket 4 3
Cylinder block
66666 66 6 4
EM-224
Piston
Piston ring
Connecting rod
Bearing
Crankshaft
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EC-990
< SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS >[VQ35DE]
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM SYMPTOMS
1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.Va l v e
mecha-
nism Timing chain
55555 55 5 EM-182
Camshaft
EM-194
Intake valve timing controlEM-172,
EM-173
Intake valve 3EM-210
Exhaust valve
Exhaust Exhaust manifold/Tube/Muffler/ Gasket 55555 55 5 EM-152
,
EM-153
,
EX-11
Three way catalyst
Lubrica-
tion Oil pan/Oil strainer/Oil pump/Oil
filter/Oil gallery/Oil cooler 55555 55 5 EM-156
,
LU-27
, LU-
29, LU-32
Oil level (Low)/Filthy oil LU-25
Cooling
Radiator/Hose/Radiator filler cap
55555 55 45 CO-40,
CO-51
Thermostat 5 CO-49
Water pumpCO-44
Water galleryCO-31
Cooling fan
5CO-42
Coolant level (Low)/Contaminat-
ed coolant CO-35
NVIS (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System —
NATS) 11
SEC-11
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
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LAN
SYSTEMLAN-33
< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION > [CAN]
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Engine status signal T R R R R
Fuel consumption monitor signal T R R
Fuel filler cap warning display signal T R
Malfunctioning indicator lamp signal TR
RT
Oil pressure warning lamp signal T R
Power generation command value
signal TR
Target throttle position signal T R
Wide open throttle position signal T R
EPS operation signal R T
Hydraulic pump electric power steer-
ing warning lamp signal TR
Detention switch signal T R R
Front wiper stop position signal T R
High beam status signal R T
Hood switch signal T R
Interlock/PNP switch signal RT
TR R
Low beam status signal R T
Oil pressure switch signal RT
TR R
Push-button ignition switch status
signal TR
Rear window defogger control signal R T
Sleep ready signal T R
Starter relay status signal T R
Steering lock unit status signal T R
Steering lock relay signal RT
TR
Current gear position signal T R R
CVT position indicator signal T R R
Input shaft revolution signal R T R R
Manual mode indicator signal T R R
N range signal T R
Output shaft revolution signal R T R R
O/D OFF indicator signal
*1TR R
P range signal T R R
Shift position signal T R R
Brake fluid level signal T R
Distance to empty signal T R
Fuel filler cap warning reset signal R T
Fuel level low warning signal T R
Fuel level sensor signal R T Signal name
ECM
EPS
IPDM-E TCM
M&A
STRG AV
AV M
HVAC ABS
BCM
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MWI-8
< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION >
COMPONENT PARTS
Unit Description
Combination meter Controls the following with the signals received from each unit via CAN communication and the signals
from switches and sensors:
• Speedometer
• Tachometer
• Engine coolant temperature gauge
• Fuel gauge
• Warning lamps
• Indicator lamps
• Meter illumination control
• Meter effect function
• Information display
Meter control switch Transmits the following signals to the combination meter:
• Trip reset switch signal
• Illumination control switch signal (+)
• Illumination control switch signal ( −)
ECM Transmits the following signals to the combination meter via CAN communication:
• Engine speed signal
• Engine coolant temperature signal
• Engine oil pressure warning signal
• Fuel consumption monitor signal
ABS actuator and electric unit
(control unit) Transmits the vehicle speed signal to the combination meter via CAN communication.
Power steering control module Transmits the EPS signal to the combination meter via CAN communication.
BCM Transmits the following signals to the combination meter via CAN communication:
• Tire pressure information
• Position light request signal
• Low tire pressure warning lamp signal
• Door switch signal
• Trunk lamp switch signal
TCM Receives the O/D OFF switch signal from the combination meter via CAN communication.
Transmits the O/D OFF indicator request signal to the combination meter via CAN communication.
CVT shift selector switch
(overdrive co ntrol switch)
(with QR25DE) Transmits the O/D OFF switch signal to the combination meter
Fuel level sensor unit Transmits the fuel level sensor signal to the combination meter.
Seat belt buckle switch LH
(RH similar) Transmits the seat belt buckle switch LH signal to the combination meter.
Air bag diagnosis sensor unit Transmits the following signals to the combination meter:
• Seat belt buckle switch RH signal
• Air bag warning indicator
Engine oil pressure sensor Transmits the engine oil pressure sensor signal to the ECM.
Ambient sensor Transmits the ambient sensor signal to the IPDM E/R.
A/C auto amp. • Receives the ambient sensor signal from the IPDM E/R (with auto A/C).
• Transmits the ambient sensor signal to the combination meter via CAN communication.
Parking brake switch Transmits the parking brake switch signal to the combination meter.
Washer fluid level switch Transmits the washer fluid level switch signal to the combination meter.
Steering switch Transmits the following signals to the information display:
• Display signal
• Menu up signal
• Menu down signal
• Enter signal
• Back signal
IPDM E/R • Receives the ambient sensor signal from the ambient sensor.
• Transmits the ambient sensor signal to the combination meter (without auto A/C).
• Transmits the ambient sensor signal to the A/C auto amp (with auto A/C).
Brake fluid level switch Transmits the brake fluid level switch signal to the combination meter.
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PC S-6
< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION >[IPDM E/R]
SYSTEM
RELAY CONTROL SYSTEM : System Description
INFOID:0000000009461598
IPDM E/R activates the internal cont rol circuit to perform the relay ON-OFF control according to the input sig-
nals from various sensors and the request signals received from control units via CAN communication.
CAUTION:
IPDM E/R integrated relays cannot be removed.
POWER CONSUMPTION CONTROL SYSTEM
Control relay Input/output T ransmit unitControl partReference
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Front fog lamp relay Front fog lamp request signal BCM (CAN) Front fog lamp EXL-101
Headlamp high relay High beam request signal BCM (CAN) Headlamp highEXL-91
Headlamp low relay Low beam request signal BCM (CAN) Headlamp lowEXL-93
(halogen)
EXL-94
(xe-
non)
Tail lamp relay Position light request signal BCM (CAN) •Parking lamp
• Side marker lamp
• License plate lamp
•Tail lamp EXL-103
• Front wiper relay
• Front wiper high relay Front wiper request signal BCM (CAN)
Front wiperWW-48
Front wiper auto stop signal Front wiper motor
Cooling fan relay-1 Cooling fan request signal ECM Cooling fan EC-499
(QR25DE)
EC-953
(VQ35DE)
A/C relay A/C compressor request signal ECM (CAN) A/C compressor HAC-87
(automatic
air condi-
tioner)
HAC-151
(manual air
conditioner)
Ignition relay-1 Ignition switch ON signal BCM (CAN)
Ignition relay-1PCS-58
Vehicle speed signal Combination meter (CAN)
Push-button ignition switch Push-button ignition switch
Fuel pump relay Fuel pump request signal ECM Fuel pump EC-508
(QR25DE)
EC-965
(VQ35DE)
ECM relay ECM relay cont rol signal ECM ECM relay EC-203
(QR25DE)
EC-709
(VQ35DE)
Throttle contro l motor relay Throttle control
motor relay sig-
nal ECMThrottle control motor re-
lay EC-475
(QR25DE)
EC-933
(VQ35DE)
Starter relay Starter relay control signal BCM Starter motor PCS-12
Starter control relay
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