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POWER SUPPLY, GROUND & CIRCUIT ELEMENTS
PRECAUTION ................
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PRECAUTIONS .............................................. .....2
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ............................................................. ......
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PREPARATION ............................................3
PREPARATION .............................................. .....3
Special Service Tool ........................................... ......3
Commercial Service Tool ..........................................3
BASIC INSPECTION ....................................4
BATTERY ....................................................... .....4
How to Handle Battery ........................................ ......4
Work Flow ........................................................... ......4
INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT .....................7
ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REMOVING BAT-
TERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL ............................... ......
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ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REMOVING
BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL : Special Re-
pair Requirement ................................................. ......
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DTC/CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS ..........................8
POWER SUPPLY ROUTING CIRCUIT .......... .....8
Wiring Diagram — Battery Power Supply — ....... ......8
Wiring Diagram — Accessory Power Supply — .....15
Wiring Diagram — Ignition Power Supply — ..........19
Fuse ........................................................................28
Fusible Link .............................................................28
GROUND ...........................................................29
Ground Distribution .............................................. ....29
HARNESS .........................................................39
Harness Layout ................................................... ....39
ELECTRICAL UNITS LOCATION ....................61
Electrical Units Location ..........................................61
HARNESS CONNECTOR .................................65
Description ...............................................................65
STANDARDIZED RELAY .................................68
Description ...............................................................68
FUSE BLOCK - JUNCTION BOX (J/B) ............70
Terminal Arrangement .............................................70
FUSE, FUSIBLE LINK AND RELAY BOX ........71
Terminal Arrangement .............................................71
IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRI-
BUTION MODULE ENGINE ROOM) ................
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Fuse, Connector and Terminal Arrangement ...... ....72
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ...............73
BATTERY ..........................................................73
Exploded View ..................................................... ....73
Removal and Installation (Battery) ..........................73
Removal and Installation (Battery Tray) ..................74
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ............... .............................................
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BATTERY ..........................................................75
Battery ................................................................. ....75
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PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTION
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (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 severi ty of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SR and SB section of
this Service Manual.
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 NISS AN/INFINITI dealer.
• Improper maintenance, including in correct 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 SR 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 three minutes before performing any service.
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Special Service ToolINFOID:0000000009460430
The actual shapes of the tools may differ from those illustrated here.
Commercial Service ToolINFOID:0000000009460431
Tool number
(TechMate No.)
Tool name Description
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( — ) Model GR8-1200 NI
Multitasking battery and electrical diag-
nostic station Tests batteries, starting and charging
systems and charges batteries.
For operating instruct ions, refer to diag-
nostic station instruction manual.
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( — ) Model EXP-800 NI
Battery and electrical diagnostic analyzer Tests batteries and charging systems.
For operations instructions, refer to diag-
nostic analyzer instruction manual.
AWIIA1239ZZ
JSMIA0806ZZ
Tool name Description
Power tool Loosening nuts, screws and bolts
PIIB1407E
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BASIC INSPECTION
BATTERY
How to Handle BatteryINFOID:0000000009460432
CAUTION:
• If it becomes necessary to start the engine with a booster battery and jumper cables, use a 12-volt
booster battery.
• After connecting battery cables, ensure that they are tightly clamped to battery terminals for good
contact.
• Never add distilled water through the hole used to check specific gravity.
METHODS OF PREVENTING OVER-DISCHARGE
The following precautions must be taken to prevent over-discharging a battery.
• The battery surface (particularly its top) should always be kept
clean and dry.
• The terminal connections should be clean and tight.
• At every routine maintenance, check the electrolyte level. This also applies to batteries designated as “low maintenance” and
“maintenance-free”.
• When the vehicle is not going to be used over a long period of time, disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal. (If
the vehicle has an extended storage switch, turn it off.)
Work FlowINFOID:0000000009460433
BATTERY DIAGNOSIS WITH EXP-800 NI OR GR8-1200 NI
To diagnose and confirm the condition of the batte ry, use the following special service tools:
• EXP-800 NI Battery and electrical diagnostic analyzer
• GR8-1200 NI Multitasking battery and electrical diagnostic station
NOTE:
Refer to the applicable Instruction Manual for proper battery diagnosis procedures.
BATTERY DIAGNOSIS WITHOUT EXP-800 NI OR GR8-1200 NI
Checking Electrolyte Level
WARNING:
Never allow battery fluid to come in contact with skin, eyes, fabrics, or painted surfaces. After touch-
ing a battery, never touch or rub your eyes until you have thoroughly washed your hands. If acid con-
tacts eyes, skin or clothing, immediately flush wit h water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention.
Failure to do this may cause personal injury or damage to clothing or the painted surfaces.
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• Remove the cell plug using a suitable tool.
• Add distilled water up to the MAX level.
SULFATION
• A battery will be completely discharged if it is left unattended
for a long time and the specifi c gravity will become less than
1.100. This may result in sulfation on the cell plates.
• To determine if a battery has been “sulfated”, note its voltage
and current when charging it. As shown in the figure, less cur-
rent and higher voltage are ob served in the initial stage of
charging sulfated batteries.
• A sulfated battery may sometimes be brought back into ser-
vice by means of a long, slow charge, 12 hours or more, fol-
lowed by a battery capacity test.
Specific Gravity Check
NOTE:
Check the charge condition of the battery.
Periodically check the specific gravity of the electr olyte. Keep a close check on charge condition to prevent
over-discharge.
1. Read hydrometer and thermometer indications at eye level.
2. Use the chart below to correct your hydrometer reading accord- ing to electrolyte temperature.
Hydrometer Temperature Correction
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Battery electrolyte temperature [ °C ( °F)] Add to specific gravity reading
71 (160) 0.032
66 (150) 0.028
60 (140) 0.024
54 (130) 0.020
49 (120) 0.016 43 (110) 0.012
38 (100) 0.008 32 (90) 0.004
27 (80) 0
21 (70) −0.004
16 (60) −0.008
10 (50) −0.012
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Charging The Battery
CAUTION:
• Never “quick charge” a fully discharged battery.
• Keep the battery away from open flame while it is being charged.
• When connecting the charger, connect the leads first, then turn on the charger. Never turn on the
charger first, as this may cause a spark.
• If battery electrolyte temperature rises above 55 °C (131 °F), stop charging. Always charge battery at
a temperature below 55 °C (131 °F).
Charging Rates (Standard Charge)
Charging Rates (Quick Charge)
NOTE:
The ammeter reading on your battery charger will automat ically decrease as the battery charges. This indi-
cates that the voltage of the battery is increasing norma lly as the state of charge improves. The charging amps
indicated above refer to initial charge rate.
• If, after charging, the specific gravity of any two ce lls varies more than 0.050, the battery should be replaced.
4 (40)−0.016
− 1 (30) −0.020
− 7 (20) −0.024
− 12 (10) −0.028
− 18 (0) −0.032
Battery electrolyte temperature [
°C ( °F)] Add to specific gravity reading
Corrected specific gravity Approximate charge condition
1.260 - 1.280 Fully charged
1.230 - 1.250 3/4 charged
1.200 - 1.220 1/2 charged
1.170 - 1.190 1/4 charged
1.140 - 1.160 Almost discharged 1.110 - 1.130 Completely discharged
Approximate charge condi- tion Charge current (A) Charge time (h)
Fully charged
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3/4 charged 2.5
1/2 charged 5
1/4 charged 7.5
Almost discharged 9
Completely discharged 10
Approximate charge condi- tion Charge current (A) Charge time (h)
Fully charged — — 3/4 charged 16
0.5
1/2 charged
33
1/4 charged
Almost discharged
Completely discharged — —
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ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REMOVING BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL : Spe-
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Required Procedure After Battery Disconnection
System Item Reference
Engine Control System Idle Air Volume Learning EC-179
(QR25DE)
EC-683
(VQ35DE)
Power Window Control System Power Window System Initialization PWC-27
(LH Only Anti-Pinch)
PWC-93
(LH & RH Front Anti-Pinch)
Roof Moonroof Memory Reset/Initialization RF-20
Heater & Air Conditioning Control SystemTemperature Setting Trimmer
HAC-50
(Automatic Air Conditioner)
Foot Position Setting Trimmer HAC-50
(Automatic Air Conditioner)
Inlet Port Memory Function (FRE) HAC-50
(Automatic Air Conditioner)
Inlet Port Memory Function (REC) HAC-51
(Automatic Air Conditioner)
Target Evaporator Temp Upper Limit HAC-51
(Automatic Air Conditioner)
Audio, Visual & Navigation System Audio (Radio Preset) Refer to Owner's Manual.
Navigation System Refer to Owner's Manual.
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DTC/CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS
POWER SUPPLY ROUTING CIRCUIT
Wiring Diagram —Battery Power Supply —INFOID:0000000009460435
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