control INFINITI FX35 2004 Service Manual

ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM
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System ChartABS006K6
*1: This sensor is not used to control the engine system. This is used only for the on board diagnosis.
*2: This sensor is not used to control the engine system under normal conditions.
*3: This input signal is sent to the ECM through CAN communication line.
*4: This output signal is sent from the ECM through CAN communication line.Input (Sensor) ECM Function Output (Actuator)

Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)

Crankshaft position sensor (POS)

Mass air flow sensor

Engine coolant temperature sensor

Heated oxygen sensor 1

Throttle position sensor

Accelerator pedal position sensor

Park/neutral position (PNP) switch

Intake air temperature sensor

Power steering pressure sensor

Ignition switch

Battery voltage

Knock sensor

Refrigerant pressure sensor

Stop lamp switch

ICC steering switch

ICC brake switch

ASCD steering switch

ASCD brake switch

Fuel level sensor*1 *3

EVAP control system pressure sensor

Fuel tank temperature sensor*1

Heated oxygen sensor 2*2

TCM (Transmission control module)*3

ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)*3

ICC unit*3

Air conditioner switch*3

Wheel sensor*3

Electrical load signal*3
Fuel injection & mixture ratio control Fuel injector
Electronic ignition system Power transistor
Fuel pump control Fuel pump relay
ICC vehicle speed control Electric throttle control actuator
ASCD vehicle speed control Electric throttle control actuator
On board diagnostic system
MIL (On the instrument panel)*
4
Heated oxygen sensor 1 heater control Heated oxygen sensor 1 heater
Heated oxygen sensor 2 heater control Heated oxygen sensor 2 heater
EVAP canister purge flow controlEVAP canister purge volume control
solenoid valve
Air conditioning cut control
Air conditioner relay*
4
Cooling fan control
Cooling fan relay*4
ON BOARD DIAGNOSIS for EVAP system EVAP canister vent control valve

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Multiport Fuel Injection (MFI) SystemABS006K7
INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL CHART
*1: This sensor is not used to control the engine system under normal conditions.
*2: This signal is sent to the ECM through CAN communication line.
*3: ECM determines the start signal status by the signals of engine speed and battery voltage.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The amount of fuel injected from the fuel injector is determined by the ECM. The ECM controls the length of
time the valve remains open (injection pulse duration). The amount of fuel injected is a program value in the
ECM memory. The program value is preset by engine operating conditions. These conditions are determined
by input signals (for engine speed and intake air) from both the crankshaft position sensor and the mass air
flow sensor.
VARIOUS FUEL INJECTION INCREASE/DECREASE COMPENSATION
In addition, the amount of fuel injected is compensated to improve engine performance under various operat-
ing conditions as listed below.
<Fuel increase>

During warm-up

When starting the engine

During acceleration

Hot-engine operation

When selector lever is changed from N to D

High-load, high-speed operation
<Fuel decrease>

During deceleration

During high engine speed operation
Sensor Input Signal to ECM ECM function Actuator
Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
Engine speed*
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Piston position
Fuel injection
& mixture ratio
controlFuel injector Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)
Mass air flow sensor Amount of intake air
Engine coolant temperature sensor Engine coolant temperature
Heated oxygen sensor 1 Density of oxygen in exhaust gas
Throttle position sensor Throttle position
Accelerator pedal position sensor Accelerator pedal position
Park/neutral position (PNP) switch Gear position
Knock sensor Engine knocking condition
Battery
Battery voltage*
3
Power steering pressure sensor Power steering operation
Heated oxygen sensor 2*
1Density of oxygen in exhaust gas
Air conditioner switch*
2Air conditioner operation
Wheel sensor*
2Vehicle speed

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MIXTURE RATIO FEEDBACK CONTROL (CLOSED LOOP CONTROL)
The mixture ratio feedback system provides the best air-fuel mixture ratio for driveability and emission control.
The three way catalyst 1 can then better reduce CO, HC and NOx emissions. This system uses heated oxy-
gen sensor 1 in the exhaust manifold to monitor whether the engine operation is rich or lean. The ECM adjusts
the injection pulse width according to the sensor voltage signal. For more information about heated oxygen
sensor 1, refer to EC-205
. This maintains the mixture ratio within the range of stoichiometric (ideal air-fuel
mixture).
This stage is referred to as the closed loop control condition.
Heated oxygen sensor 2 is located downstream of the three way catalyst 1. Even if the switching characteris-
tics of heated oxygen sensor 1 shift, the air-fuel ratio is controlled to stoichiometric by the signal from heated
oxygen sensor 2.
Open Loop Control
The open loop system condition refers to when the ECM detects any of the following conditions. Feedback
control stops in order to maintain stabilized fuel combustion.

Deceleration and acceleration

High-load, high-speed operation

Malfunction of heated oxygen sensor 1 or its circuit

Insufficient activation of heated oxygen sensor 1 at low engine coolant temperature

High engine coolant temperature

During warm-up

After shifting from N to D

When starting the engine
MIXTURE RATIO SELF-LEARNING CONTROL
The mixture ratio feedback control system monitors the mixture ratio signal transmitted from heated oxygen
sensor 1. This feedback signal is then sent to the ECM. The ECM controls the basic mixture ratio as close to
the theoretical mixture ratio as possible. However, the basic mixture ratio is not necessarily controlled as orig-
inally designed. Both manufacturing differences (i.e., mass air flow sensor hot wire) and characteristic
changes during operation (i.e., injector clogging) directly affect mixture ratio.
Accordingly, the difference between the basic and theoretical mixture ratios is monitored in this system. This is
then computed in terms of “injection pulse duration” to automatically compensate for the difference between
the two ratios.
“Fuel trim” refers to the feedback compensation value compared against the basic injection duration. Fuel trim
includes short term fuel trim and long term fuel trim.
“Short term fuel trim” is the short-term fuel compensation used to maintain the mixture ratio at its theoretical
value. The signal from heated oxygen sensor 1 indicates whether the mixture ratio is RICH or LEAN compared
to the theoretical value. The signal then triggers a reduction in fuel volume if the mixture ratio is rich, and an
increase in fuel volume if it is lean.
“Long term fuel trim” is overall fuel compensation carried out long-term to compensate for continual deviation
of the short term fuel trim from the central value. Such deviation will occur due to individual engine differences,
wear over time and changes in the usage environment.
PBIB0121E

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FUEL INJECTION TIMING
Two types of systems are used.
Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection System
Fuel is injected into each cylinder during each engine cycle according to the firing order. This system is used
when the engine is running.
Simultaneous Multiport Fuel Injection System
Fuel is injected simultaneously into all six cylinders twice each engine cycle. In other words, pulse signals of
the same width are simultaneously transmitted from the ECM.
The six injectors will then receive the signals two times for each engine cycle.
This system is used when the engine is being started and/or if the fail-safe system (CPU) is operating.
FUEL SHUT-OFF
Fuel to each cylinder is cut off during deceleration or operation of the engine at excessively high speeds.
Electronic Ignition (EI) SystemABS006K8
INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL CHART
*1: This signal is sent to the ECM through CAN communication line.
*2: ECM determines the start signal status by the signals of engine speed and battery voltage.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The ignition timing is controlled by the ECM to maintain the best air-
fuel ratio for every running condition of the engine. The ignition tim-
ing data is stored in the ECM. This data forms the map shown.
The ECM receives information such as the injection pulse width and
camshaft position sensor signal. Computing this information, ignition
signals are transmitted to the power transistor.
e.g., N: 1,800 rpm, Tp: 1.50 msec
A °BTDC
During the following conditions, the ignition timing is revised by the
ECM according to the other data stored in the ECM.

At starting

During warm-up
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Sensor Input Signal to ECM ECM function Actuator
Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
Engine speed*
2
Piston position
Ignition timing
controlPower transistor Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)
Mass air flow sensor Amount of intake air
Engine coolant temperature sensor Engine coolant temperature
Throttle position sensor Throttle position
Accelerator pedal position sensor Accelerator pedal position
Knock sensor Engine knocking
Park/neutral position (PNP) switch Gear position
Battery
Battery voltage*
2
Wheel sensor*1Vehicle speed
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At idle

At low battery voltage

During acceleration
The knock sensor retard system is designed only for emergencies. The basic ignition timing is programmed
within the anti-knocking zone, if recommended fuel is used under dry conditions. The retard system does not
operate under normal driving conditions. If engine knocking occurs, the knock sensor monitors the condition.
The signal is transmitted to the ECM. The ECM retards the ignition timing to eliminate the knocking condition.
Air Conditioning Cut ControlABS006K9
INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL CHART
*1: This signal is sent to the ECM through CAN communication line.
*2: ECM determines the start signal status by the signals of engine speed and battery voltage.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
This system improves engine operation when the air conditioner is used.
Under the following conditions, the air conditioner is turned off.

When the accelerator pedal is fully depressed.

When cranking the engine.

At high engine speeds.

When the engine coolant temperature becomes excessively high.

When operating power steering during low engine speed or low vehicle speed.

When engine speed is excessively low.

When refrigerant pressure is excessively low or high.
Fuel Cut Control (at No Load and High Engine Speed)ABS006KA
INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL CHART
*1: This signal is sent to the ECM through CAN communication line.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
If the engine speed is above 1,800 rpm under no load (for example, the shift position is neutral and engine
speed is over 1,800 rpm) fuel will be cut off after some time. The exact time when the fuel is cut off varies
based on engine speed.
Fuel cut will be operated until the engine speed reaches 1,500 rpm, then fuel cut will be cancelled.
Sensor Input Signal to ECM ECM function Actuator
Air conditioner switch*
1Air conditioner ON signal
Air conditioner
cut controlAir conditioner relay Throttle position sensor Throttle position
Accelerator pedal position sensor Accelerator pedal position
Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)Engine speed*
2
Engine coolant temperature sensor Engine coolant temperature
Battery
Battery voltage*
2
Refrigerant pressure sensor Refrigerant pressure
Power steering pressure sensor Power steering operation
Wheel sensor*
1Vehicle speed
Sensor Input Signal to ECM ECM function Actuator
Park/neutral position (PNP) switch Neutral position
Fuel cut con-
trolFuel injector Accelerator pedal position sensor Accelerator pedal position
Engine coolant temperature sensor Engine coolant temperature
Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)Engine speed
Wheel sensor*
1Vehicle speed

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NOTE:
This function is different from deceleration control listed under “Multiport Fuel Injection (MFI) System”, EC-32
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CAN communicationABS006KB
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
CAN (Controller Area Network) is a serial communication line for real time application. It is an on-vehicle mul-
tiplex communication line with high data communication speed and excellent error detection ability. Many elec-
tronic control units are equipped onto a vehicle, and each control unit shares information and links with other
control units during operation (not independent). In CAN communication, control units are connected with 2
communication lines (CAN H line, CAN L line) allowing a high rate of information transmission with less wiring.
Each control unit transmits/receives data but selectively reads required data only.
Refer to LAN-6, "
CAN Communication Unit" , about CAN communication for detail.

BASIC SERVICE PROCEDURE
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35. ERASE UNNECESSARY DTC
After this inspection, unnecessary DTC might be displayed.
Erase the stored memory in ECM and TCM. Refer to EC-67, "
HOW TO ERASE EMISSION-RELATED DIAG-
NOSTIC INFORMATION" and AT- 3 9 , "HOW TO ERASE DTC" .
>> GO TO 4.
36. CHECK ECM FUNCTION
1. Substitute another known-good ECM to check ECM function. (ECM may be the cause of an incident, but
this is a rare case.)
2. Perform initialization of IVIS (NATS) system and registration of IVIS (NATS) ignition key IDs. Refer to BL-
208, "ECM Re-communicating Function" .
>> GO TO 4.
Accelerator Pedal Released Position LearningABS006KE
DESCRIPTION
Accelerator Pedal Released Position Learning is an operation to learn the fully released position of the accel-
erator pedal by monitoring the accelerator pedal position sensor output signal. It must be performed each time
harness connector of accelerator pedal position sensor or ECM is disconnected.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Make sure that accelerator pedal is fully released.
2. Turn ignition switch ON and wait at least 2 seconds.
3. Turn ignition switch OFF wait at least 10 seconds.
4. Turn ignition switch ON and wait at least 2 seconds.
5. Turn ignition switch OFF wait at least 10 seconds.
Throttle Valve Closed Position LearningABS006KF
DESCRIPTION
Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning is an operation to learn the fully closed position of the throttle valve by
monitoring the throttle position sensor output signal. It must be performed each time harness connector of
electric throttle control actuator or ECM is disconnected.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Make sure that accelerator pedal is fully released.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Turn ignition switch OFF wait at least 10 seconds.
Make sure that throttle valve moves during above 10 seconds by confirming the operating sound.
Idle Air Volume LearningABS006KG
DESCRIPTION
Idle Air Volume Learning is an operation to learn the idle air volume that keeps each engine within the specific
range. It must be performed under any of the following conditions:

Each time electric throttle control actuator or ECM is replaced.

Idle speed or ignition timing is out of specification.
PREPARATION
Before performing Idle Air Volume Learning, make sure that all of the following conditions are satisfied.
Learning will be cancelled if any of the following conditions are missed for even a moment.

Battery voltage: More than 12.9V (At idle)

Engine coolant temperature: 70 - 100°C (158 - 212°F)

PNP switch: ON

Electric load switch: OFF
(Air conditioner, headlamp, rear window defogger)

ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM
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ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEMPFP:00028
IntroductionABS006KI
The ECM has an on board diagnostic system, which detects malfunctions related to engine sensors or actua-
tors. The ECM also records various emission-related diagnostic information including:
The above information can be checked using procedures listed in the table below.
×: Applicable —: Not applicable
*: When DTC and 1st trip DTC simultaneously appear on the display, they cannot be clearly distinguished from each other.
The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on the instrument panel lights up when the same malfunction is detected
in two consecutive trips (Two trip detection logic), or when the ECM enters fail-safe mode. (Refer to EC-82
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Two Trip Detection LogicABS006KJ
When a malfunction is detected for the first time, 1st trip DTC and 1st trip Freeze Frame data are stored in the
ECM memory. The MIL will not light up at this stage. <1st trip>
If the same malfunction is detected again during the next drive, the DTC and Freeze Frame data are stored in
the ECM memory, and the MIL lights up. The MIL lights up at the same time when the DTC is stored. <2nd
trip> The “trip” in the “Two Trip Detection Logic” means a driving mode in which self-diagnosis is performed
during vehicle operation. Specific on board diagnostic items will cause the ECM to light up or blink the MIL,
and store DTC and Freeze Frame data, even in the 1st trip, as shown below.
×: Applicable —: Not applicable
When there is an open circuit on MIL circuit, the ECM cannot warn the driver by lighting MIL up when there is
malfunction on engine control system.
Therefore, when electrical controlled throttle and part of ECM related diagnoses are continuously detected as
NG for 5 trips, ECM warns the driver that engine control system malfunctions and MIL circuit is open by means
of operating fail-safe function.
Emission-related diagnostic information SAE Mode
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Mode 3 of SAE J1979
Freeze Frame data Mode 2 of SAE J1979
System Readiness Test (SRT) code Mode 1 of SAE J1979
1st Trip Diagnostic Trouble Code (1st Trip DTC) Mode 7 of SAE J1979
1st Trip Freeze Frame data
Test values and Test limits Mode 6 of SAE J1979
Calibration ID Mode 9 of SAE J1979
DTC 1st trip DTCFreeze Frame
data1st trip Freeze
Frame dataSRT code Test value
CONSULT-II×× × × ×—
GST×× ×—××
ECM××*— ———
ItemsMIL DTC 1st trip DTC
1st trip 2nd trip
1st trip
displaying2nd trip
displaying1st trip
displaying2nd trip
display-
ing BlinkingLighting
upBlinkingLighting
up
Misfire (Possible three way cata-
lyst damage) — DTC: P0300 -
P0306 is being detected×———— —×—
Misfire (Possible three way cata-
lyst damage) — DTC: P0300 -
P0306 is being detected——×——×——
One trip detection diagnoses
(Refer to EC-15
.)—×——×———
Except above — — —×—××—

ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM
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×*5EC-245
FUEL SYS-LEAN-B1 P0171 0171 — —×EC-256
FUEL SYS-RICH-B1 P0172 0172 — —×EC-265
FUEL SYS-LEAN-B2 P0174 0174 — —×EC-256
FUEL SYS-RICH-B2 P0175 0175 — —×EC-265
FTT SENSOR P0181 0181 — —×EC-273
FTT SEN/CIRCUIT P0182 0182 — —×EC-279
FTT SEN/CIRCUIT P0183 0183 — —×EC-279
TP SEN 1/CIRC P0222 0222 — — —EC-284
TP SEN 1/CIRC P0223 0223 — — —EC-284
MULTI CYL MISFIRE P0300 0300 — —×EC-291
CYL 1 MISFIRE P0301 0301 — —×EC-291
CYL 2 MISFIRE P0302 0302 — —×EC-291
CYL 3 MISFIRE P0303 0303 — —×EC-291
CYL 4 MISFIRE P0304 0304 — —×EC-291
CYL 5 MISFIRE P0305 0305 — —×EC-291
CYL 6 MISFIRE P0306 0306 — —×EC-291
KNOCK SEN/CIRC-B1 P0327 0327 — —×EC-297
KNOCK SEN/CIRC-B1 P0328 0328 — —×EC-297
CKP SEN/CIRCUIT P0335 0335 — —×EC-302
CMP SEN/CIRC-B1 P0340 0340 — —×EC-308
CMP SEN/CIRC-B2 P0345 0345 — —×EC-308
TW CATALYST SYS-B1 P0420 0420××
×*5EC-316
TW CATALYST SYS-B2 P0430 0430××
×*5EC-316
EVAP PURG FLOW/MON P0441 0441××
×*5EC-321
EVAP SMALL LEAK P0442 0442××
×*5EC-326
PURG VOLUME CONT/V P0444 0444 — —×EC-335
PURG VOLUME CONT/V P0445 0445 — —×EC-335
VENT CONTROL VALVE P0447 0447 — —×EC-342
EVAP SYS PRES SEN P0451 0451 — —×EC-349
EVAP SYS PRES SEN P0452 0452 — —×EC-352
EVAP SYS PRES SEN P0453 0453 — —×EC-358
EVAP GROSS LEAK P0455 0455 —×
×*5EC-366
EVAP VERY SML LEAK P0456 0456
×*4××EC-374
FUEL LEV SEN SLOSH P0460 0460 — —×EC-384
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR P0461 0461 — —×EC-386
FUEL LEVL SEN/CIRC P0462 0462 — —×EC-388
FUEL LEVEL SEN/CIRC P0463 0463 — —×EC-388
VEH SPEED SEN/CIRC*7P0500 0500 — —×EC-390
ISC SYSTEM P0506 0506 — —×EC-392
ISC SYSTEM P0507 0507 — —×EC-394
Items
(CONSULT-II screen terms)DTC*
1
SRT codeTest value/
Test limit
(GST only)1st trip DTCReference
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GST*
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PW ST P SEN/CIRC P0550 0550 — —×EC-396
ECM P0605 0605 — —× or —EC-401
PNP SW/CIRC P0705 0705 — —×AT- 11 2
ATF TEMP SEN/CIRC P0710 0710 — —×AT-139
VEH SPD SEN/CIR AT*7P0720 0720 — —×AT- 11 6
ENGINE SPEED SIG P0725 0725 — —×AT-121
TCC SOLENOID/CIRC P0740 0740 — —×AT-123
A/T TCC S/V FNCTN P0744 0744 — —×AT-125
L/PRESS SOL/CIRC P0745 0745 — —×AT-127
ECM BACK UP/CIRC P1065 1065 — —×EC-404
I N T / V T I M V / C I R - B 1 P 1111 1111 — —×EC-408
ETC ACTR P1121 1121 — — —EC-415
ETC FUNCTION/CIRC P1122 1122 — — —EC-417
ETC MOT PWR P1124 1124 — — —EC-423
ETC MOT PWR P1126 1126 — — —EC-423
ETC MOT P1128 1128 — — —EC-428
INT/V TIM V/CIR-B2 P1136 1136 — —×EC-408
HO2S1 (B1) P1143 1143××
×*5EC-433
HO2S1 (B1) P1144 1144××
×*5EC-439
HO2S2 (B1) P1146 1146××
×*5EC-446
HO2S2 (B1) P1147 1147××
×*5EC-457
CLOSED LOOP-B1 P1148 1148 — — —EC-468
HO2S1 (B2) P1163 1163××
×*5EC-433
HO2S1 (B2) P1164 1164××
×*5EC-439
HO2S2 (B2) P1166 1166××
×*5EC-446
HO2S2 (B2) P1167 1167××
×*5EC-457
CLOSED LOOP-B2 P1168 1168 — — —EC-468
TCS C/U FUNCTN P1211 1211 — —×EC-470
TCS/CIRC P1212 1212 — —×EC-471
ENG OVER TEMP P1217 1217 — — —EC-472
CTP LEARNING P1225 1225 — —×EC-485
CTP LEARNING P1226 1226 — —×EC-487
SENSOR POWER/CIRC P1229 1229 — — —EC-489
PURG VOLUME CONT/V P1444 1444 — —×EC-494
VENT CONTROL VALVE P1446 1446 — —×EC-502
ASCD SW*8P1564 1564 — — —EC-515, EC-
508
ACC COMMAND VALUE*9P1568 1568 — — —EC-521
ASCD BRAKE SW*8P1572 1572 — — —EC-532, EC-
522
ASCD VHL SPD SEN*8P1574 1574 — — —EC-543, EC-
541
Items
(CONSULT-II screen terms)DTC*
1
SRT codeTest value/
Te s t l i m i t
(GST only)1st trip DTCReference
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GST*
2ECM*3