check engine INFINITI FX35 2004 Manual Online

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYMPTOMS
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Engine Cannot Be Started In “P” or “N” PositionACS007GE
SYMPTOM:

Engine cannot be started with selector lever in “P” or “N” position.

Engine can be started with selector lever in “D”or “R” position.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
1. CHECK PNP SWITCH CIRCUIT
Perform self-diagnosis. Refer to AT- 9 4 , "
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULT MODE" , AT- 1 0 3 , "TCM SELF-DIAG-
NOSTIC PROCEDURE (NO TOOLS)" .
Do the self-diagnosis results indicate PNP switch?
YES >> Check the malfunctioning system. Refer to AT- 11 2 , "DTC P0705 PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION
SWITCH" .
NO >> GO TO 2.
2. CHECK CONTROL LINKAGE
Check the control linkage.

Refer to AT- 2 3 4 , "Checking of A/T Position" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Adjust control linkage. Refer to AT- 2 3 4 , "
Adjustment of A/T Position" .
3. CHECK STARTING SYSTEM
Check starting system. Refer to SC-10, "
STARTING SYSTEM" .
OK or NG
OK >>INSPECTION END
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
In “P” Position, Vehicle Moves When PushedACS007GF
SYMPTOM:
Even though the selector lever is set in the “P” position, the parking mechanism is not actuated,
allowing the vehicle to be moved when it is pushed.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
1. CHECK PNP SWITCH CIRCUIT
Perform self-diagnosis. Refer to AT- 9 4 , "
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULT MODE" , AT- 1 0 3 , "TCM SELF-DIAG-
NOSTIC PROCEDURE (NO TOOLS)" .
Do the self-diagnosis results indicate PNP switch?
YES >> Check the malfunctioning system. Refer to AT- 11 2 , "DTC P0705 PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION
SWITCH" .
NO >> GO TO 2.
2. CHECK CONTROL LINKAGE
Check the control linkage.

Refer to AT- 2 3 4 , "Checking of A/T Position" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Adjust control linkage. Refer to AT- 2 3 4 , "
Adjustment of A/T Position" .

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYMPTOMS
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4. CHECK A/T FLUID CONDITION
1. Remove oil pan. Refer to AT- 2 4 2 , "
Control Valve with TCM and A/T Fluid Temperature Sensor 2" .
2. Check A/T fluid condition. Refer to AT- 5 1 , "
Fluid Condition
Check" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Check the malfunction items. If any items are damaged,
repair or replace damaged parts. Refer to AT- 6 5 , "
Symp-
tom Chart" (Symptom No.67).
5. CHECK SYMPTOM
Check again. Refer to AT- 5 5 , "
Check at Idle" .
OK or NG
OK >>INSPECTION END
NG >> GO TO 6.
6. CHECK TCM
1. Check TCM input/output signals. Refer to AT- 9 0 , "
TCM Input/Output Signal Reference Values" .
2. If NG, recheck A/T assembly harness connector terminals for damage or loose connection with harness
connector.
OK or NG
OK >>INSPECTION END
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
Large Shock (“N” to “D” Position)ACS007GH
SYMPTOM:
A noticeable shock occurs when the selector lever is shifted from the “N” to “D” position.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
1. CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
Perform self-diagnosis. Refer to AT- 9 4 , "
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULT MODE" .
Do the self-diagnostic results indicate A/T fluid temperature sensor, engine speed signal, accelerator pedal
position sensor, ATF pressure switch 1, front brake solenoid valve, CAN communication line?
YES >> Check the malfunctioning system. Refer to AT- 1 3 9 , "DTC P1710 A/T FLUID TEMPERATURE
SENSOR CIRCUIT" , AT- 1 2 1 , "DTC P0725 ENGINE SPEED SIGNAL" , EC-555, "DTC P2122,
P2123 APP SENSOR" (for VQ35DE) or EC-1225, "DTC P2122, P2123 APP SENSOR" (for
VK45DE), EC-562, "
DTC P2127, P2128 APP SENSOR" (for VQ35DE) or EC-1232, "DTC P2127,
P2128 APP SENSOR" (for VK45DE), EC-576, "DTC P2138 APP SENSOR" (for VQ35DE) or
EC-1246, "
DTC P2138 APP SENSOR" (for VK45DE), AT- 1 3 6 , "DTC P1705 THROTTLE POSI-
TION SENSOR" , AT- 1 7 8 , "DTC P1841 ATF PRESSURE SWITCH 1" , AT- 1 5 6 , "DTC P1757
FRONT BRAKE SOLENOID VALVE" , AT- 1 0 5 , "DTC U1000 CAN COMMUNICATION LINE" .
NO >> GO TO 2.
2. ENGINE IDLE SPEED
Check the engine idle speed. Refer to EC-37, "
Idle Speed and Ignition Timing Check" (for VQ35DE) or EC-
685, "Idle Speed and Ignition Timing Check" (for VK45DE).
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Repair.
SCIA5199E

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYMPTOMS
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5. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
1. Disassemble A/T. Refer to AT- 2 8 6 , "
DISASSEMBLY" .
2. Check the following items:
–Reverse brake. Refer to AT- 2 8 6 , "DISASSEMBLY" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 9.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
6. CHECK LINE PRESSURE
Check the line pressure with the engine idling. Refer to AT- 5 2 , "
LINE
PRESSURE TEST" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 9.
NG - 1 >> Line pressure high. GO TO 7.
NG - 2 >> Line pressure low. GO TO 8.
7. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
1. Check control valve with TCM. Refer to AT- 2 4 2 , "
Control Valve with TCM and A/T Fluid Temperature Sen-
sor 2" .
2. Disassemble A/T. Refer to AT- 2 8 6 , "
DISASSEMBLY" .
3. Check the following items:
–Oil pump assembly. Refer to AT- 3 0 3 , "Oil Pump" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 9.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
8. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
1. Check control valve with TCM. Refer to AT- 2 4 2 , "
Control Valve with TCM and A/T Fluid Temperature Sen-
sor 2" .
2. Disassemble A/T. Refer to AT- 2 8 6 , "
DISASSEMBLY" .
3. Check the following items:
–Oil pump assembly. Refer to AT- 3 0 3 , "Oil Pump" .
–Power train system. Refer to AT- 2 8 6 , "DISASSEMBLY" .
–Transmission case. Refer to AT- 2 8 6 , "DISASSEMBLY" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 9.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
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AT-204
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYMPTOMS
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
3. CHECK ACCELERATOR POSITION (APP) SENSOR
Check accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor. Refer to AT- 1 3 6 , "
DTC P1705 THROTTLE POSITION SEN-
SOR"
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Repair or replace accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor.
4. CHECK A/T FLUID LEVEL
Check A/T fluid level. Refer to AT- 1 2 , "
Checking A/T Fluid" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Refill ATF.
5. CHECK LINE PRESSURE
Check line pressure at the engine stall point. Refer to AT- 5 2 , "
LINE
PRESSURE TEST" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 8.
NG - 1 >> Line pressure high. GO TO 6.
NG - 2 >> Line pressure low. GO TO 7.
6. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
1. Check control valve with TCM. Refer to AT- 2 4 2 , "
Control Valve with TCM and A/T Fluid Temperature Sen-
sor 2" .
2. Disassemble A/T. Refer to AT- 2 8 6 , "
DISASSEMBLY" .
3. Check the following items:
–Oil pump assembly. Refer to AT- 3 0 3 , "Oil Pump" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 8.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYMPTOMS
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4. CHECK LINE PRESSURE
Check line pressure at the engine stall point. Refer to AT- 5 2 , "
LINE
PRESSURE TEST" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 7.
NG - 1 >> Line pressure high. GO TO 5.
NG - 2 >> Line pressure low. GO TO 6.
5. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
1. Check control valve with TCM. Refer to AT- 2 4 2 , "
Control Valve with TCM and A/T Fluid Temperature Sen-
sor 2" .
2. Disassemble A/T. Refer to AT- 2 8 6 , "
DISASSEMBLY" .
3. Check the following items:
–Oil pump assembly. Refer to AT- 3 0 3 , "Oil Pump" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 7.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
6. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
1. Check control valve with TCM. Refer to AT- 2 4 2 , "
Control Valve with TCM and A/T Fluid Temperature Sen-
sor 2" .
2. Disassemble A/T. Refer to AT- 2 8 6 , "
DISASSEMBLY" .
3. Check the following items:
–Oil pump assembly. Refer to AT- 3 0 3 , "Oil Pump" .
–Power train system. Refer to AT- 2 8 6 , "DISASSEMBLY" .
–Transmission case. Refer to AT- 2 8 6 , "DISASSEMBLY" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 7.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
7. CHECK A/T FLUID CONDITION
1. Remove oil pan. Refer to AT- 2 4 2 , "
Control Valve with TCM and A/T Fluid Temperature Sensor 2" .
2. Check A/T fluid condition. Refer to AT- 5 1 , "
Fluid Condition
Check" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 8.
NG >> GO TO 11.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYMPTOMS
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THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR" , AT- 11 6 , "DTC P0720 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR A/T (REV-
OLUTION SENSOR)" , AT- 1 4 5 , "DTC P1721 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR MTR" .
NO >> GO TO 3.
3. CHECK A/T FLUID LEVEL
Check A/T fluid level. Refer to AT- 1 2 , "
Checking A/T Fluid" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Refill ATF.
4. CHECK LINE PRESSURE
Check line pressure at the engine stall point. Refer to AT- 5 2 , "
LINE
PRESSURE TEST" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 7.
NG - 1 >> Line pressure high. GO TO 5.
NG - 2 >> Line pressure low. GO TO 6.
5. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
1. Check control valve with TCM. Refer to AT- 2 4 2 , "
Control Valve with TCM and A/T Fluid Temperature Sen-
sor 2" .
2. Disassemble A/T. Refer to AT- 2 8 6 , "
DISASSEMBLY" .
3. Check the following items:
–Oil pump assembly. Refer to AT- 3 0 3 , "Oil Pump" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 7.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
6. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
1. Check control valve with TCM. Refer to AT- 2 4 2 , "
Control Valve with TCM and A/T Fluid Temperature Sen-
sor 2" .
2. Disassemble A/T. Refer to AT- 2 8 6 , "
DISASSEMBLY" .
3. Check the following items:
–Oil pump assembly. Refer to AT- 3 0 3 , "Oil Pump" .
–Power train system. Refer to AT- 2 8 6 , "DISASSEMBLY" .
–Transmission case. Refer to AT- 2 8 6 , "DISASSEMBLY" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 7.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
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SAT494G

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYMPTOMS
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A/T Does Not Shift: D3 → D4ACS007GN
SYMPTOM:

The vehicle does not shift-up from the D3 to D4 gear at the specified speed.

The vehicle does not shift-up from the D3 to D4 gear unless A/T is warmed up.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
1. CONFIRM THE SYMPTOM
Check if vehicle creeps forward in “D” position” and vehicle can be started from D
1.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Refer to AT- 2 0 1 , "
Vehicle Does Not Creep Forward In “D” Position" , AT- 2 0 3 , "Vehicle Cannot Be
Started From D1" .
2. CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
Perform self-diagnosis. Refer to AT- 9 4 , "
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULT MODE" .
Do the self-diagnostic results indicate ATF pressure switch 1, ATF pressure switch 3, front brake solenoid
valve, input clutch solenoid valve, accelerator pedal position sensor, vehicle speed sensor A/T (revolution sen-
sor) and vehicle speed sensor MTR?
YES >> Check the malfunctioning system. Refer to AT- 1 7 8 , "DTC P1841 ATF PRESSURE SWITCH 1" ,
AT- 1 8 0 , "
DTC P1843 ATF PRESSURE SWITCH 3" , AT- 1 5 2 , "DTC P1752 INPUT CLUTCH
SOLENOID VALVE" , AT- 1 5 6 , "DTC P1757 FRONT BRAKE SOLENOID VALVE" , EC-555, "DTC
P2122, P2123 APP SENSOR" (for VQ35DE) or EC-1225, "DTC P2122, P2123 APP SENSOR"
(for VK45DE), EC-562, "DTC P2127, P2128 APP SENSOR" (for VQ35DE) or EC-1232, "DTC
P2127, P2128 APP SENSOR" (for VK45DE), EC-576, "DTC P2138 APP SENSOR" (for
VQ35DE) or EC-1246, "
DTC P2138 APP SENSOR" (for VK45DE), AT- 1 3 6 , "DTC P1705
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR" , AT- 11 6 , "DTC P0720 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR A/T (REV-
OLUTION SENSOR)" , AT- 1 4 5 , "DTC P1721 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR MTR" .
NO >> GO TO 3.
3. CHECK A/T FLUID LEVEL
Check A/T fluid level. Refer to AT- 1 2 , "
Checking A/T Fluid" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Refill ATF.
4. CHECK LINE PRESSURE
Check line pressure at the engine stall point. Refer to AT- 5 2 , "
LINE
PRESSURE TEST" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 7.
NG - 1 >> Line pressure high. GO TO 5.
NG - 2 >> Line pressure low. GO TO 6.
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AT-214
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYMPTOMS
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3. CHECK A/T FLUID LEVEL
Check A/T fluid level. Refer to AT- 1 2 , "
Checking A/T Fluid" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Refill ATF.
4. CHECK LINE PRESSURE
Check line pressure at the engine stall point. Refer to AT- 5 2 , "
LINE
PRESSURE TEST" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 7.
NG - 1 >> Line pressure high. GO TO 5.
NG - 2 >> Line pressure low. GO TO 6.
5. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
1. Check control valve with TCM. Refer to AT- 2 4 2 , "
Control Valve with TCM and A/T Fluid Temperature Sen-
sor 2" .
2. Disassemble A/T. Refer to AT- 2 8 6 , "
DISASSEMBLY" .
3. Check the following items:
–Oil pump assembly. Refer to AT- 3 0 3 , "Oil Pump" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 7.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
6. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
1. Check control valve with TCM. Refer to AT- 2 4 2 , "
Control Valve with TCM and A/T Fluid Temperature Sen-
sor 2" .
2. Disassemble A/T. Refer to AT- 2 8 6 , "
DISASSEMBLY" .
3. Check the following items:
–Oil pump assembly. Refer to AT- 3 0 3 , "Oil Pump" .
–Power train system. Refer to AT- 2 8 6 , "DISASSEMBLY" .
–Transmission case. Refer to AT- 2 8 6 , "DISASSEMBLY" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 7.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
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AT-216
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYMPTOMS
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A/T Does Not Perform Lock-upACS007GP
SYMPTOM:
A/T does not perform lock-up at the specified speed.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
1. CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
Perform self-diagnosis. Refer to AT- 9 4 , "
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULT MODE" , AT- 1 0 3 , "TCM SELF-DIAG-
NOSTIC PROCEDURE (NO TOOLS)" .
Do the self-diagnostic results indicate torque converter clutch solenoid valve, engine speed signal, turbine rev-
olution sensor, accelerator pedal position sensor, CAN communication?
YES >> Check the malfunctioning system. Refer to AT- 1 2 3 , "DTC P0740 TORQUE CONVERTER
CLUTCH SOLENOID VALVE" , AT- 1 2 1 , "DTC P0725 ENGINE SPEED SIGNAL" , AT- 1 4 3 , "DTC
P1716 TURBINE REVOLUTION SENSOR" , EC-555, "DTC P2122, P2123 APP SENSOR" (for
VQ35DE) or EC-1225, "
DTC P2122, P2123 APP SENSOR" (for VK45DE), EC-562, "DTC P2127,
P2128 APP SENSOR" (for VQ35DE) or EC-1232, "DTC P2127, P2128 APP SENSOR" (for
VK45DE), EC-576, "
DTC P2138 APP SENSOR" (for VQ35DE) or EC-1246, "DTC P2138 APP
SENSOR" (for VK45DE), AT- 1 3 6 , "DTC P1705 THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR" , AT- 1 0 5 ,
"DTC U1000 CAN COMMUNICATION LINE" .
NO >> GO TO 2.
2. CHECK A/T FLUID LEVEL
Check A/T fluid level. Refer to AT- 1 2 , "
Checking A/T Fluid" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Refill ATF.
3. CHECK LINE PRESSURE
Check line pressure at the engine stall point. Refer to AT- 5 2 , "
LINE
PRESSURE TEST" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG - 1 >> Line pressure high. GO TO 4.
NG - 2 >> Line pressure low. GO TO 5.
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AT-218
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYMPTOMS
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
9. CHECK TCM
1. Check TCM input/output signals. Refer to AT- 9 0 , "
TCM Input/Output Signal Reference Values" .
2. If NG, recheck A/T assembly harness connector terminals for damage or loose connection with harness
connector.
OK or NG
OK >>INSPECTION END
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
10. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM

Check the malfunction items. If any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts. Refer to AT- 6 5 ,
"Symptom Chart" (Symptom No.24).
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 8.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
A/T Does Not Hold Lock-up ConditionACS007GQ
SYMPTOM:
The lock-up condition cannot be maintained for more than 30 seconds.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
1. CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
Perform self-diagnosis. Refer to AT- 9 4 , "
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULT MODE" , AT- 1 0 3 , "TCM SELF-DIAG-
NOSTIC PROCEDURE (NO TOOLS)" .
Do the self-diagnostic results indicate torque converter clutch solenoid valve, engine speed signal, turbine rev-
olution sensor, CAN communication?
YES >> Check the malfunctioning system. Refer to AT- 1 2 3 , "DTC P0740 TORQUE CONVERTER
CLUTCH SOLENOID VALVE" , AT- 1 2 1 , "DTC P0725 ENGINE SPEED SIGNAL" , AT- 1 4 3 , "DTC
P1716 TURBINE REVOLUTION SENSOR" , AT- 1 0 5 , "DTC U1000 CAN COMMUNICATION
LINE" .
NO >> GO TO 2.
2. CHECK A/T FLUID LEVEL
Check A/T fluid level. Refer to AT- 1 2 , "
Checking A/T Fluid" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Refill ATF.
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