INFINITI FX35 2004 Service Manual

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COMBINATION METERS
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
4. CHECK CONTINUITY BETWEEN COMBINATION METER AND UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP.
1. Disconnect combination meter connector.
2. Check continuity between combination meter harness connector
M20 terminal 1 (R/G) and unified meter and A/C amp. harness
connector M56 terminal 26 (R/G).
3. Check continuity between combination meter harness connector
M20 terminal 1 (R/G) and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace unified meter and A/C amp. Refer to DI-34,
"Removal and Installation of Unified Meter and A/C
Amp." .
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
Engine Speed Signal Inspection AKS005MW
1. CHECK UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP. OUTPUT SIGNAL
1. Start an engine and select “METER A/C AMP” on CONSULT-II.
2. Using “TACHO METER” on “DATA MONITOR”, compare the
value of “DATA MONITOR” with tachometer pointer of combina-
tion meter.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Replace combination meter.
2. CHECK UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP. INPUT SIGNAL
1. Select “ENGINE” on CONSULT-II.
2. Using “ENG SPEED” on “DATA MONITOR”, print out the CON-
SULT-II screen when the engine is idling.
3. Select “METER A/C AMP” on CONSULT-II.
4. Using “TACHO METER” on “DATA MONITOR”, compare the
value of “DATA MONITOR” of the idling speed with that of the
“ENG SPEED”.
OK or NG
OK >> Perform ECM self-diagnosis. Refer to EC-109, "CON-
SULT-II Function" (for VQ35DE) or EC-759, "CON-
SULT-II Function" (for VK45DE).
NG >> Replace unified meter and A/C amp. Refer to DI-34,
"Removal and Installation of Unified Meter and A/C Amp." . Continuity should exist.
Continuity should not exist.
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Water Temperature Signal InspectionAKS005MX
1. CHECK UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP. INPUT SIGNAL
1. Start engine and select “METER A/C AMP” on CONSULT-II.
2. Using “W TEMP METER” on “DATA MONITOR”, compare the
value of “DATA MONITOR” with water temperature gauge
pointer of combination meter.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Replace combination meter.
2. CHECK UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP. INPUT SIGNAL
1. Select “ENGINE” on CONSULT-II.
2. Using “COOLAN TEMP/S” on “DATA MONITOR”, print out the
CONSULT-II screen.
3. Select “METER A/C AMP” on CONSULT-II.
4. Using “W TEMP METER” on “DATA MONITOR”, compare the
value of “DATA MONITOR” with that of the “COOLAN TEMP/S”.
OK or NG
OK >> Perform ECM self-diagnosis. Refer to EC-109, "CON-
SULT-II Function" (for VQ35DE) or EC-759, "CON-
SULT-II Function" (for VK45DE).
NG >> Replace unified meter and A/C amp. Refer to DI-34,
"Removal and Installation of Unified Meter and A/C
Amp." .
Water temperature gauge pointer Reference value of data monitor °C (°F)
Hot Approx. 130 (266)
Middle Approx. 70 - 105 (158 - 221)
Cold Approx. 50 (122)
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DI-20
COMBINATION METERS
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Fuel Level Sensor Signal Inspection 1AKS005MY
The following symptoms do not indicate a malfunction.
FUEL GAUGE

Depending on vehicle position or driving circumstance, the fuel in the tank flows and the pointer may fluc-
tuate.

If the vehicle is fueled with the ignition switch ON, the pointer will move slowly.
1. CHECK UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP. INPUT SIGNAL
1. Select “METER A/C AMP” on CONSULT-II.
2. Using “FUEL METER” on “DATA MONIOR”, compare the value
of “DATA MONITOR” with fuel gauge pointer of combination
meter.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Replace combination meter.
2. CHECK FUEL LEVEL SENSOR
Check components. Refer to DI-25, "
CHECK FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Replace fuel level sensor unit.
3. CHECK FUEL LEVEL SENSOR (SUB) CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect unified meter and A/C amp. connector and fuel level sensor unit (sub) connector.
2. Check continuity between unified meter and A/C amp. harness
connector M56 terminal 28 (W/B) and fuel level sensor unit (sub)
harness connector B40 terminal 1 (LG).
3. Check continuity between unified meter and A/C amp. harness
connector M56 terminal 28 (W/B) and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
Fuel gauge pointer Reference value of data monitor [lit.]
Full Approx. 86
Three quarters Applox. 70
Half Approx. 48
A quarter Approx. 25
Empty Approx. 9
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Continuity should exist.
Continuity should not exist.
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4. CHECK FUEL LEVEL SENSOR (MAIN·SUB) CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump (main) connector.
2. Check continuity between fuel level sensor unit (sub) harness
connector B40 terminal 2 (Y) and fuel level sensor unit and fuel
pump (main) harness connector B39 terminal 2 (Y).
3. Check continuity between fuel level sensor unit (sub) harness
connector B40 terminal 2 (Y) and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
5. CHECK FUEL LEVEL SENSOR (MAIN) CIRCUIT
1. Check continuity between fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump
(main) harness connector B39 terminal 5 (B) and unified meter
and A/C amp. harness connector M56 terminal 36 (B/W).
2. Check continuity between fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump
(main) harness connector B39 terminal 5 (B) and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
6. CHECK INSTALLATION CONDITION
Check fuel level sensor unit installation, and check whether the float arm interferes or binds with any of the
internal components in the fuel tank.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace unified meter and A/C amp. Refer to DI-34, "Removal and Installation of Unified Meter
and A/C Amp." .
NG >> Install the fuel level sensor unit properly.
Fuel Level Sensor Signal Inspection 2AKS005MZ
The following symptoms do not indicate a malfunction.
LOW-FUEL WARNING LAMP
Depending on vehicle position or driving circumstance, the fuel in the tank flows and the warning lamp ON tim-
ing may change.
1. CHECK FUEL GAUGE
Check if fuel gauge is normally operating.
YES >> Replace combination meter.
NO >> Go to DI-20, "
Fuel Level Sensor Signal Inspection 1" . Continuity should exist.
Continuity should not exist.
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Continuity should exist.
Continuity should not exist.
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DI-22
COMBINATION METERS
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CAN Communication System InspectionAKS005N0
1. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION
1. Select “SELF-DIAG RESULTS” mode for “METER A/C AMP” with CONSULT-II.
2. Print out CONSULT-II screen.
>> Go to “CAN system”. Refer to LAN-4, "
Precautions When Using CONSULT-II" .
Communication Line InspectionAKS005N1
1. CHECK CONNECTOR
Check combination meter, unified meter and A/C amp. and terminals (combination meter-side, unified meter
and A/C amp. side, and harness side) for looseness or bent terminals.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Repair terminal or connector.
2. CHECK METER/GAUGES VISUALLY
Does the pointer on the meter/gauge fluctuate at the engine start?
Is the fluctuation acceptable?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> GO TO 6.
3. CHECK CONTINUITY COMMUNICATION CIRCUIT (TX: COMBINATION METER)
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the combination meter connector and unified meter and A/C amp. connector.
3. Check continuity between combination meter harness connector
M20 terminal 13 (L/B) and unified meter and A/C amp. harness
connector M55 terminal 19 (L/B).
4. Check continuity between combination meter harness connector
M20 terminal 13 (L/B) and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
4. CHECK VOLTAGE OF UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP.
1. Connect unified meter and A/C amp. connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Check voltage between combination meter harness connector
M20 terminal 13 (L/B) and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Replace unified meter and A/C amp. Refer to DI-34,
"Removal and Installation of Unified Meter and A/C
Amp." . Continuity should exist.
Continuity should not exist.
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Approx. 5V
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5. CHECK VOLTAGE SIGNAL OF COMBINATION METER
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and connect combination meter connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Check voltage signal between combination meter harness con-
nector M20 terminal 13 (L/B) and ground with simple oscillo-
scope of CONSULT-II.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace unified meter and A/C amp. Refer to DI-34, "Removal and Installation of Unified Meter
and A/C Amp." .
NG >> Replace combination meter.
6. CHECK CONTINUITY COMMUNICATION CIRCUIT (RX: COMBINATION METER)
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect combination meter connector and unified meter and A/C amp. connector.
3. Check continuity between combination meter harness connector
M20 terminal 14 (PU) and unified meter and A/C amp. harness
connector M55 terminal 9 (PU).
4. Check continuity between combination meter harness connector
M20 terminal 14 (PU) and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 7.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
7. CHECK VOLTAGE OF COMBINATION METER
1. Connect combination meter connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Check voltage between unified meter and A/C amp. harness
connector M55 terminal 9 (PU) and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 8.
NG >> Replace combination meter.13 (L/B) - Ground:
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Continuity should exist.
Continuity should not exist.
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Approx. 5V
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DI-24
COMBINATION METERS
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8. CHECK VOLTAGE SIGNAL OF UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP.
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and connect unified meter and A/C amp. connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Check voltage signal between combination meter harness con-
nector M20 terminal 14 (PU) and ground with simple oscillo-
scope of CONSULT-II.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace combination meter.
NG >> Replace unified meter and A/C amp. Refer to DI-34, "
Removal and Installation of Unified Meter
and A/C Amp." .
Odo/Trip Meter and Illumination Control Switch InspectionAKS005N2
1. CHECK ODO/TRIP METER AND ILLUMINATION CONTROL SWITCH
1. Remove odo/trip meter and illumination control switch. Refer to DI-27, "
Removal and Installation of Odo/
Trip Meter and Illumination Control Switch" .
2. Check continuity between odo/trip meter and illumination control
switch harness connector terminals 25, 26, 35 or 36 and 27.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace combination meter.
NG >> Replace odo/trip meter and illumination control switch.
Fuel Gauge Pointer Fluctuates, Indicator Wrong Value or VariesAKS005N3
1. CHECK FUEL GAUGE FLUCTUATION
Test drive vehicle to see if gauge fluctuates only during driving or before or after stopping.
Does the indication value vary only during driving or before or after stopping?
YES >> The pointer fluctuation may be caused by fuel level change in the fuel tank. Condition is normal.
NO >> Ask the customer about the situation when the symptom occurs in detail, and perform the trouble
diagnosis. 14 (PU) - Ground:
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Terminal Condition Continuity
26
27Illumination control switch (+) is pushed. Yes
Illumination control switch (+) is released. No
25Illumination control switch (–) is pushed. Yes
Illumination control switch (–) is released. No
36Trip transfer switch is pushed. Yes
Trip transfer switch is released. No
35Trip reset switch is pushed. Yes
Trip reset switch is released. No
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Fuel Gauge Does Not Move to FULL positionAKS005N4
1. QUESTION 1
Does it take a long time for the pointer to move to FULL position?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> GO TO 3.
2. QUESTION 2
Was the vehicle fueled with the ignition switch ON?
YES >> Be sure to fuel the vehicle with the ignition switch OFF. Otherwise, it will take a long time to move
to FULL position because of the characteristic of the fuel gauge.
NO >> GO TO 3.
3. QUESTION 3
Is the vehicle parked on an incline?
YES >> Check the fuel level indication with vehicle on a level surface.
NO >> GO TO 4.
4. QUESTION 4
During driving, does the fuel gauge pointer move gradually toward EMPTY position?
YES >> Check the fuel level sensor unit. Refer to DI-25, "CHECK FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT" .
NO >> The float arm may interfere or bind with any of the components in the fuel tank.
Electrical Components InspectionAKS005N5
CHECK FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT
For removal, refer to FL-4, "FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT, FUEL FILTER AND FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY" .
Check Fuel Level Sensor Unit and Fuel Pump (Main)
1. Check the resistance between terminals 2 and 5.
*1 and *2: When float rod is in contact with stopper.
2. If the results of check is NG, check the fuel level sensor unit and
fuel pump (main) harness.
Check Fuel Level Sensor Unit and Pump (Main) Harness
1. Check continuity at following terminals.
2. If the results of check is NG, replace fuel pump assembly. If the
results of check is OK, replace fuel level sensor unit.
Terminal
Float position mm (in)Resistance
value Ω
(+) (−)
25*1 Empty 29 (1.14) Approx. 80
*2 Full 236 (9.29) Approx. 3
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Terminal Continuity
2 - Signal terminal
Ye s
5 - Ground terminal
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DI-26
COMBINATION METERS
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Check Fuel Level Sensor Unit (Sub)
Check resistance between terminals 1 and 2.
*1 and *2: When float rod is in contact with stopper.
Removal and InstallationAKS005N6
COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY
Refer to IP-10, "INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY" .
Disassembly and Assembly for Combination MeterAKS007G1
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove screws (3) and remove rear cover.
2. Disconnect odo/trip meter and illumination control switch con-
nector.
Terminal
Float position mm (in)Resistance
valueΩ
(+) (−)
12*1 Full 6 (0.24) Approx. 3
*2 Empty 203 (7.99) Approx. 48
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1. Rear cover 2. Screws 3. Plate
4. Unified meter control unit assembly 5. Front cover 6. Reinforcing metal
7. Switch and meter housing
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3. Remove screws (2) and remove switch and meter housing.
4. Remove screws (2) and remove reinforcing metal.
5. Disengage tabs (8) to separate front cover.
6. Remove screws (2) and remove prate.
ASSEMBLY
Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
Removal and Installation of Odo/Trip Meter and Illumination Control SwitchAKS007G2
REMOVAL
1. Remove combination meter. Refer to IP-10, "INSTRUMENT
PANEL ASSEMBLY" .
2. Remove switch and meter housing. Refer to DI-26, "
Disassem-
bly and Assembly for Combination Meter" .
3. Remove screws (2), and remove switch assembly.
4. Remove screws (5), and remove odo/trip meter and illumination
control switch.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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