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AGENERAL INFORMATIONGIGeneral Information
BENGINEEMEngine Mechanical
LUEngine Lubrication System
COEngine Cooling System
ECEngine Control System
FLFuel System
EXExhaust System
STRStarting System
ACCAccelerator Control System
CHYBRIDHBCHybrid Control System
DTRANSMISSION & DRIVE-LINECLClutch System
TMTransaxle & Transmission
DLNDriveline
FAXFront Axle
RAXRear Axle
ESUSPENSIONFSUFront Suspension
RSURear Suspension
SCSSuspension Control System
WTRoad Wheels & Tires
FBRAKESBRBrake System
PBParking Brake System
BRCBrake Control System
GSTEERINGSTSteering System
STCSteering Control System
HRESTRAINTSSBSeat Belt
SBCSeat Belt Control System
SRSRS Airbag
SRCSRS Airbag Control System
IVENTILATION, HEATER &
AIR CONDITIONERVTLVentilation System
HAHeater & Air Conditioning System
HACHeater & Air Conditioning Control System
JBODY INTERIORINTInterior
IPInstrument Panel
SESeat
ADPAutomatic Drive Positioner
KBODY EXTERIOR, DOORS, ROOF & VEHICLE
SECURITYDLKDoor & Lock
SECSecurity Control System
GWGlass & Window System
PWCPower Window Control System
RFRoof
EXTExterior
BRMBody Repair Manual
LDRIVER CONTROLSMIRMirrors
EXLExterior Lighting System
INLInterior Lighting System
WWWiper & Washer
DEFDefogger
HRNHorn
MELECTRICAL & POWER
CONTROLPWOPower Outlet
BCSBody Control System
LANLAN System
PCSPower Control System
CHGCharging System
PGPower Supply, Ground & Circuit Elements
NDRIVER INFORMATION &
MULTIMEDIAMWIMeter, Warning Lamp & Indicator
WCSWarning Chime System
SNSonar System
AVAudio, Visual & Navigation System
OCRUISE CONTROLCCSCruise Control System
DASDriver Assistance System
PMAINTENANCEMAMaintenance
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Edition: August 2013
Revision: November 2013
Pub. No. SM14E00L33U1
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CONTENTS
CHARGING SYSTEM
PRECAUTION ................
...............................3
PRECAUTIONS .............................................. .....3
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ............................................................. ......
3
Precaution for Power Generation Voltage Variable
Control System .................................................... ......
3
PREPARATION ............................................4
PREPARATION .............................................. .....4
Special Service Tool ........................................... ......4
Commercial Service Tool ..........................................4
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ..............................5
COMPONENT PARTS ................................... .....5
QR25DE ................................................................. ......5
QR25DE : Component Parts Location ......................5
QR25DE : Component Description ...........................6
VQ35DE ................................................................. ......6
VQ35DE : Component Parts Location ......................7
VQ35DE : Component Description ...........................8
CHARGING SYSTEM ..................................... .....9
System Diagram .................................................. ......9
System Description ...................................................9
Component Description ............................................9
POWER GENERATION VOLTAGE VARI-
ABLE CONTROL SYSTEM ............................ ....
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System Diagram .................................................. ....10
System Description .................................................10
Component Description ...........................................10
WIRING DIAGRAM ......................................12
CHARGING SYSTEM ..................................... ....12
Wiring Diagram ................................................... ....12
BASIC INSPECTION ...................................17
DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOW ........17
Work Flow (With EXP-800 NI or GR8-1200 NI) .......17
Work Flow (Without EXP-80 0 NI or GR8-1200 NI) ....20
DTC/CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS .........................23
CHARGING SYSTEM PRELIMINARY IN-
SPECTION ....... ................................ .................
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Diagnosis Procedure ........................................... ....23
POWER GENERATION VOLTAGE VARI-
ABLE CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION IN-
SPECTION ....... ................................ .................
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Diagnosis Procedure ........................................... ....24
B TERMINAL CIRCUIT .....................................26
Description ...............................................................26
Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................26
L TERMINAL CIRCUIT (OPEN) ........................27
Description ...............................................................27
Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................27
L TERMINAL CIRCUIT (SHORT) .....................29
Description ...............................................................29
Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................29
S TERMINAL CIRCUIT .....................................30
Description ...............................................................30
Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................30
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS ..............................31
CHARGING SYSTEM .......................................31
Symptom Table ................................................... ....31
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ...............32
GENERATOR ....................................................32
Removal and Installation ..................................... ....32
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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 t he system safely is included in the SR and SB section of
this Service Manual.
WARNING:
• To avoid rendering the SRS inoper ative, 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 in correct removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal
injury caused by unintentional act ivation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see the SR section.
• Do not use electrical test equipm ent on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identi fied 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 Un it or other Airbag System sensors with the Igni-
tion ON or engine running, DO NOT use air or el ectric 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 mi nutes before performing any service.
Precaution for Power Generation Voltage Variable Control SystemINFOID:0000000009460643
CAUTION:
For this model, the battery current sensor that is in stalled to the battery cable at the negative terminal
measures the charging/discharging cu rrent of the battery, and performs various controls. If the electri-
cal component or the ground wire is connected direct ly to the battery terminal, the current other than
that being measured with the battery current sensor is charging to or discharging from the battery.
This condition causes the malfunction of the control, and then the battery discharge may occur. Do
not connect the electrical component or the gr ound wire directly to the battery terminal.
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PREPARATION
PREPARATION
PREPARATION
Special Service ToolINFOID:0000000009460644
The actual shapes of the tools may differ from those illustrated here.
Commercial Service ToolINFOID:0000000009460645
Tool number
(TechMate No.)
Tool name Description
—
(—) Model GR8-1200 NI
Multitasking battery and electrical di-
agnostic station Tests batteries, starting and charging sys-
tems and charges batteries.
For operating instructions, refer to diagnostic
station instruction manual.
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(—) Model EXP-800 NI
Battery and electrical diagnostic ana-
lyzer Tests batteries and charging systems.
For operating instructions, refer to diagnostic
analyzer instruction manual.
AWIIA1239ZZ
JSMIA0806ZZ
Tool name Description
Power tool Loosening nuts, screws and bolts
PIIB1407E
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COMPONENT PARTS
QR25DE : Component Description
INFOID:0000000009460647
VQ35DE
Component part Description
Generator (IC regulator) The IC regulator controls the power generation voltage by the tar-
get power generation voltage based on the received PWM com-
mand signal.
When there is no PWM command signal, the generator performs
the normal power generation according to the characteristic of the
IC regulator.
ECM The battery current sensor detects the charging/discharging cur-
rent of the battery. The ECM judges the battery condition based on
this signal.
The ECM judges whether to request more output via the power
generation voltage variable control according to the battery condi-
tion.
When performing the power generation voltage variable control,
the ECM calculates the target power generation voltage according
to the battery condition and sends the calculated value as the pow-
er generation command value to the IPDM E/R.
IPDM E/R The IPDM E/R converts the received power generation command
value into a pulse width modulated (PWM) command signal and
sends it to the IC regulator.
Combination meter (c harge warning lamp) The IC regulator warning function activates to illuminate the
charge warning lamp if any of the following symptoms occur while
generator is operating:
·Excessive voltage is produced.
·No voltage is produced.
Battery current sensor The battery current sensor is located on the negative battery cable
terminal. The battery current sensor detects the charging/dis-
charging current of the battery and sends a voltage signal to the
ECM according to the current value detected.
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COMPONENT PARTS
VQ35DE : Component Description
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Component part Description
Generator (IC regulator) The IC regulator controls the power generation voltage by the tar-
get power generation voltage based on the received PWM com-
mand signal.
When there is no PWM command signal, the generator performs
the normal power generation according to the characteristic of the
IC regulator.
ECM The battery current sensor detects the charging/discharging cur-
rent of the battery. The ECM judges the battery condition based on
this signal.
The ECM judges whether to request more output via the power
generation voltage variable control according to the battery condi-
tion.
When performing the power generation voltage variable control,
the ECM calculates the target power generation voltage according
to the battery condition and sends the calculated value as the pow-
er generation command value to the IPDM E/R.
IPDM E/R The IPDM E/R converts the received power generation command
value into a pulse width modulated (PWM) command signal and
sends it to the IC regulator.
Combination meter (c harge warning lamp) The IC regulator warning function activates to illuminate the
charge warning lamp if any of the following symptoms occur while
generator is operating:
·Excessive voltage is produced.
·No voltage is produced.
Battery current sensor The battery current sensor is located on the negative battery cable
terminal. The battery current sensor detects the charging/dis-
charging current of the battery and sends a voltage signal to the
ECM according to the current value detected.
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System DescriptionINFOID:0000000009460651
The generator provides DC voltage to operate the vehicl
e's electrical system and to keep the battery charged.
The voltage output is controlled by the IC regulator.
Component DescriptionINFOID:0000000009460652
ALMIA0579GB
Component part Description
Generator Terminal “1” Refer to
CHG-26, "Description"
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Terminal “2” Refer to CHG-27, "Description"
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Terminal “3” Refer to CHG-30, "Description"
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Terminal “4” Used for the power generation voltage variable control system.
Refer to CHG-10, "Syste m Description"
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Combination meter (C harge warning lamp) The IC regulator warning function activates to illuminate the
charge warning lamp if any of the following symptoms occur while
generator is operating:
• Excessive voltage is produced.
• No voltage is produced.
IPDM E/R Used for the power generation voltage variable control system.
Refer to CHG-10, "Syste m Description"
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POWER GENERATION VOLTAGE VARIABLE CONTROL SYSTEM
POWER GENERATION VOLTAGE VARIABLE CONTROL SYSTEM
System DiagramINFOID:0000000009460653
System DescriptionINFOID:0000000009460654
Power generation variable voltage control system has been adopted. By varying the voltage to the generator,
engine load due to power generation of the generator is reduced and fuel consumption is decreased.
NOTE:
When any malfunction is detected in the power generat ion variable voltage control system, power generation
is performed according to the characteristic of the IC regulator in the generator.
Component DescriptionINFOID:0000000009460655
ALMIA0566GB
Component part Description
Generator (IC regulator) The IC regulator controls the power generation voltage by the tar-
get power generation voltage based on the received PWM com-
mand signal.
When there is no PWM command signal, the generator performs
the normal power generation according to the characteristic of the
IC regulator.
ECM The battery current sensor detects the charging/discharging cur-
rent of the battery. The ECM judges the battery condition based on
this signal.
The ECM judges whether to request more output via the power
generation voltage variable control according to the battery condi-
tion.
When performing the power generation voltage variable control,
the ECM calculates the target power generation voltage according
to the battery condition and sends the calculated value as the pow-
er generation command value to the IPDM E/R.
IPDM E/R The IPDM E/R converts the received power generation command
value into a pulse width modulated (PWM) command signal and
sends it to the IC regulator.
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