check engine light INFINITI FX35 2007 Workshop Manual

SERVICE INFORMATION FOR ELECTRICAL INCIDENT GI-29
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Freezing

Water intrusion

Electrical load

Cold or hot start up
Get a thorough description of the incident from the customer. It is important for simulating the conditions of the
problem.
Vehicle Vibration
The problem may occur or become worse while driving on a rough road or when engine is vibrating (idle with
A/C on). In such a case, you will want to check for a vibration related condition. Refer to the following illustra-
tion.
CONNECTORS & HARNESS
Determine which connectors and wiring harness would affect the electrical system you are inspecting. Gently
shake each connector and harness while monitoring the system for the incident you are trying to duplicate.
This test may indicate a loose or poor electrical connection.
HINT
Connectors can be exposed to moisture. It is possible to get a thin film of corrosion on the connector termi-
nals. A visual inspection may not reveal this without disconnecting the connector. If the problem occurs inter-
mittently, perhaps the problem is caused by corrosion. It is a good idea to disconnect, inspect and clean the
terminals on related connectors in the system.
SENSORS & RELAYS
Gently apply a slight vibration to sensors and relays in the system you are inspecting.
This test may indicate a loose or poorly mounted sensor or relay.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
There are several reasons a vehicle or engine vibration could cause an electrical complaint. Some of the
things to check for are:

Connectors not fully seated.

Wiring harness not long enough and is being stressed due to engine vibrations or rocking.

Wires laying across brackets or moving components.

Loose, dirty or corroded ground wires.

Wires routed too close to hot components.
To inspect components under the hood, start by verifying the integrity of ground connections. (Refer to Ground
Inspection described later.) First check that the system is properly grounded. Then check for loose connection
by gently shaking the wiring or components as previously explained. Using the wiring diagrams inspect the
wiring for continuity.
BEHIND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
An improperly routed or improperly clamped harness can become pinched during accessory installation. Vehi-
cle vibration can aggravate a harness which is routed along a bracket or near a screw.
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TERMINOLOGY GI-53
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Exhaust gas recirculation control-BPT
valve EGRC-BPT valve BPT valve
Exhaust gas recirculation control-solenoid
valve EGRC-solenoid valve EGR control solenoid valve
Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sen-
sor EGRT sensor Exhaust gas temperature sensor
EGR temperature sensor
Flash electrically erasable programmable
read only memory FEEPROM ***
Flash erasable programmable read only
memory FEPROM ***
Flexible fuel sensor FFS ***
Flexible fuel system FF system ***
Fuel pressure regulator *** Pressure regulator
Fuel pressure regulator control solenoid
valve *** PRVR control solenoid valve
Fuel trim FT ***
Heated Oxygen sensor HO2S Exhaust gas sensor
Idle air control system IAC system Idle speed control
Idle air control valve-air regulator IACV-air regulator Air regulator
Idle air control valve-auxiliary air control
valve IACV-AAC valve Auxiliary air control (AAC) valve
Idle air control valve-FICD solenoid valve IACV-FICD solenoid valve FICD solenoid valve
Idle air control valve-idle up control sole-
noid valve IACV-idle up control solenoid valve Idle up control solenoid valve
Idle speed control-FI pot ISC-FI pot FI pot
Idle speed control system ISC system ***
Ignition control IC ***
Ignition control module ICM ***
Indirect fuel injection system IFI system ***
Intake air IA Air
Intake air temperature sensor IAT sensor Air temperature sensor
Knock *** Detonation
Knock sensor KS Detonation sensor
Malfunction indicator lamp MIL Check engine light
Manifold absolute pressure MAP ***
Manifold absolute pressure sensor MAPS ***
Manifold differential pressure MDP ***
Manifold differential pressure sensor MDPS ***
Manifold surface temperature MST ***
Manifold surface temperature sensor MSTS ***
Manifold vacuum zone MVZ ***
Manifold vacuum zone sensor MVZS ***
Mass air flow sensor MAFS Air flow meter
Mixture control solenoid valve MC solenoid valve Air-fuel ratio control solenoid valve
Multiport fuel injection System MFI system Fuel injection control NEW TERM
NEW ACRONYM /
ABBREVIATION OLD TERM

TROUBLE DIAGNOSES WORK FLOW LAN-27
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2. CAN DIAG SUPPORT MNTR: Check each item on “CAN DIAG SUPPORT MNTR”. Draw a line on the
diagnosis sheet to indicate the error circuit.
a. Reception item of “ENGINE”: On “TCM”, “UNKWN” is indicated. This means ECM cannot receive the sig- nal from TCM. Draw a line to indicate an error between ECM and TCM (line 2-a in the figure).
NOTE:
If “UNKWN” is indicated on “TRANSMIT DIAG”, then the control unit cannot transmit CAN communication
signal to each unit. Draw a line between the control unit and the splice.
b. Reception item of “ADAPTIVE LIGHT”: On “TCM”, “UNKWN” is indicated. This means AFS cannot receive the signal from TCM. Draw a line to indicate an error between AFS and TCM (line 2-b in the fig-
ure).
c. Reception item of “MULTI AV”: “UNKWN” is not indicated. This indicates normal communication between AV and its receiving units. Do not draw any line.
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LAN-50
[CAN]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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CAN Communication Signal ChartNKS004NP
Refer to LAN-15, "How to Use CAN Communication Signal Chart" for how to use CAN communication signal
chart.
TYPE 1/TYPE 2
NOTE:
Refer to LAN-41, "
Abbreviation List" for the abbreviations of the connecting units.
T: Transmit R: Receive
Signals
ECM
DISP TCM
BCM
I-KEY
STRG M&AABS
ADP
IPDM-E
A/C compressor feedback signal T R
A/C compressor request signal T R
Accelerator pedal position signal T R R
ASCD CRUISE lamp signal T R
ASCD OD cancel request signal T R
ASCD operation signal T R
ASCD SET lamp signal T R
Battery voltage signal T R
Closed throttle position signal T R
Cooling fan speed request signal T R
Engine coolant temperature signal T R
Engine speed signal T R R R R
Engine status signal T R
Fuel consumption monitor signal TR
RT
Malfunctioning indicator lamp signal T R
Wide open throttle position signal T R
A/C switch/indicator signal TR
RT
System setting signal TR R
RT T
A/T CHECK indicator lamp signal T R
A/T self-diagnosis signal R T
Current gear position signal T R
Manual mode indicator signal T R
Output shaft revolution signal R T
P range signal T R R
Shift position indicator signal T R
Turbine revolution signal R T
A/C switch signal R T
Buzzer output signal TR
TR
Blower fan motor switch signal R T
Day time running light request signal T R
Door lock/unlock status signal T R
Door switch signal R T R R R R

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ASCD SET lamp signal T R
Battery voltage signal T R
Closed throttle position signal T R
Cooling fan speed request signal T R
Engine coolant temperature signal T R
Engine speed signal T R R R R R
Engine status signal T R
Fuel consumption monitor signal TR
RT
Malfunction indicator lamp signal T R
Wide open throttle position signal T R
AWD warning lamp signal T R
A/C switch/indicator signal TR
RT
System setting signal TR R
RT T
A/T CHECK indicator lamp signal T R
A/T self-diagnosis signal R T
Current gear position signal T R
Manual mode indicator signal T R
Output shaft revolution signal R T
P range signal T R R
Shift position indicator signal T R
Turbine revolution signal R T
A/C switch signal R T
Buzzer output signal TR
TR
Blower fan motor switch signal R T
Day time running light request signal T R
Door lock/unlock status signal T R
Door switch signal R T R R R R
Front fog light request signal T R
Front wiper request signal T R
High beam request signal T R R
Horn chirp signal T R
Ignition switch signal T R R
Key fob door unlock signal T R
Key fob ID signal T R
Key switch signal T R
Low beam request signal T R
Oil pressure switch signal RT
TR
Position light request signal R T R R Signals
ECM
4WD
DISP TCM
BCM
I-KEY
STRG M&A ABS
ADP
IPDM-E

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NOTE:
1. Vehicles without auto light system display this item, but cannot be monitored.
2. Vehicles without daytime light system display this item, but cannot be monitored.
3. This item is displayed, but cannot be monitored.
ACTIVE TEST
Operation Procedure
1. Touch “HEAD LAMP” on “SELECT TEST ITEM” screen.
2. Touch “ACTIVE TEST” on “SELECT DIAG MODE” screen.
3. Touch item to be tested and check operation of the selected item.
4. During the operation check, touching “OFF” deactivates the operation.
Display Item List
NOTE: 1. Vehicles without daytime light lamp system display this item, but cannot be tested.
2. This item is displayed, but cannot be tested.
DOOR SW - RL “ON/OFF”
Displays status of rear door as judged from rear door switch (LH) signal. (Door is
open: ON/Door is closed: OFF)
BACK DOOR SW “ON/OFF” Displays status of back door as judged from back door switch signal. (Door is open:
ON/Door is closed: OFF)
TURN SIGNAL R “ON/OFF” Displays status (Turn right: ON/Others: OFF) as judged from lighting switch signal.
TURN SIGNAL L “ON/OFF” Displays status (Turn left: ON/Others: OFF) as judged from lighting switch signal.
ENGINE RUN
NOTE 2“ON/OFF” Displays status (Engine running: ON/Others: OFF) as judged from engine status sig-
nal.
PKB SW
NOTE 2“ON/OFF” Displays status (Parking brake switch: ON/Others: OFF) as judged from parking
brake switch signal.
CARGO LAMP SW
NOTE 3 “OFF” —
OPTICAL SENSOR
NOTE 1 “0 – 5 V” Displays “outside brightness (close to 5 V when light/close to 0 V when dark)” judged
from optical sensor signal.
Monitor item Contents
Test item Description
TAIL LAMP Allows tail lamp relay to operate by switching ON-OFF
HEAD LAMP Allows headlamp relay to operate by switching ON-OFF.
FR FOG LAMP Allows front fog lamp relay to operate by switching ON-OFF
DTRL
NOTE 1Allows daytime light lamp operate by switching ON-OFF
CORNERING LAMP
NOTE 2—

DAYTIME LIGHT SYSTEM LT-53
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4. CHECK GROUND
1. Check continuity between parking lamp RH harness connector E23 terminal 3 and ground.
2. Check continuity between parking lamp LH harness connector E43 terminal 3 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
5. CHECK BULB
Inspect bulbs of lamp which do not illuminate.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG >> Replace bulb.
6. CHECK DAYTIME RELAY CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect combination meter connector.
2. Check continuity between daytime lamp relay harness connec- tor E15 terminal 1 and combination meter harness connector
M20 terminal 10.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 7.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
7. CHECK INPUT SIGNAL
1. Connect combination meter connector.
2. Start engine running.
3. Select “BCM” on CONSULT-II. With “HEAD LAMP” data monitor, make sure “ENGINE RUN” turns ON-OFF linked with operation
of engine running or stop.
4. Select “BCM” on CONSULT-II. With “HEAD LAMP” data monitor, make sure “PKB SW” turns ON-OFF linked with operation of
parking brake switch.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace BCM. Refer to BCS-14, "Removal and Installation of BCM" .
NG >> GO TO 8. 3 – Ground : Continuity should exist.
3 – Ground : Continuity should exist.
PKIC9688E
1 – 10 : Continuity should exist.
PKIA5216E
Engine running : ENGINE RUN ON
Engine stop : ENGINE RUN OFF
Parking brake ON : PKB SW ON
Parking brake OFF : PKB SW OFF
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PS-10
STEERING WHEEL
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STEERING WHEELPFP:48430
On-Vehicle Inspection and ServiceNGS000BW
CHECKING CONDITION OF INSTALLATION

Check installation condition of steering gear assembly, front suspension, axle and steering column.

Check if movement exists when steering wheel is moved up and down, to the left and right and to the axial
direction.

Check if the mounting bolts for steering gear assembly are loose
or not. Refer to PS-18, "
POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINK-
AGE" .
CHECKING STEERING WHEEL PLAY
1. Set tires to the straight ahead, start engine, then turn steering wheel to the left and right lightly, and mea-
sure steering wheel movement on the outer circumference when steering wheel is turned up to the point
where tires start moving.
CHECKING NEUTRAL POSITION ON STEERING WHEEL
Check neutral position on steering wheel after confirming that front wheel alignment is correct. Refer to FSU-
6, "Wheel Alignment Inspection" .
1. Set vehicle to the straight direction, check if steering wheel is in the neutral position.
2. If it is not in the neutral position, remove steering wheel and reinstall it correctly.
3. If the neutral position cannot adjust in the two teeth of steering gear assembly, loosen outer socket lock nuts of steering outer sockets, then adjust outer socket by the same amount in the opposite direction.
CHECKING STEERING WHEEL TURNING FORCE
1. Park vehicle on a level and dry surface, set parking brake.
2. Start engine.
3. Bring power steering fluid up to adequate operating temperature. [Make sure temperature of fluid is approximately 50 to 80 °C (122 to 176 °F).]
NOTE:
Tires need to be inflated normal pressure.
4. Check steering wheel turning force when steering wheel has been turned 360 ° from neutral position.
NOTE:
Multiply the distance L from the hook of spring balance to the
center of steering wheel by the measurement value with a spring
balance.
5. If steering wheel turning force is out of the specification, check rack sliding force and relief hydraulic pressure of oil pump.
Regarding relief hydraulic pressure of oil pump, refer to PS-30,
"On-Vehicle Inspection and Service" .
a. Disconnect lower joint and steering knuckle from steering gear assembly. Refer to PS-13, "
COMPO-
NENTS" , FAX-4, "COMPONENTS" , FA X - 1 0 , "COMPONENTS" .
End play of the axle direction for steering wheel : 0 mm (0 in)
SGIA0546E
Steering wheel play on the outer circumference : 0
− 35 mm (0 − 1.38 in)
Steering wheel turning force : Less than 7.45 N·m (0.76 kg-m, 66 in-lb)
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TF-20
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Trouble Diagnosis Chart for SymptomsNDS000A3
If AWD warning lamp turns ON, perform self-diagnosis. Refer to TF-22, "SELF-DIAG RESULT MODE" .
NOTE:
Light tight-corner braking symptom may occur depending on driving conditions. This is not malfunction. Symptom Condition Check item Reference page
AWD warning lamp does not turn ON when
the ignition switch is turned to ON.
(AWD warning lamp check) Ignition switch: ON CAN communication line
TF-33
Unified meter and A/C amp.
Unified meter control unit
AWD warning lamp does not turn OFF sev-
eral seconds after engine started. Engine running CAN communication line
TF-33
Power supply and ground for AWD con-
trol unit
Unified meter and A/C amp.
Unified meter control unit
AWD solenoid
AWD actuator relay (integrated in AWD
control unit)
Wheel sensor
Heavy tight-corner braking symptom occurs
when the vehicle is driven and the steering
wheel is turned fully to either side after the
engine is started. (See NOTE.)

While driving

Steering wheel is
turned fully to either
sides CAN communication line
TF-35Accelerator pedal position signal
AWD solenoid
Mechanical malfunction of electric con-
trolled coupling (clutch sticking etc.)
Vehicle does not enter AWD mode even
though AWD warning lamp turned to OFF. While driving AWD solenoid
TF-36
Mechanical malfunction of electric con-
trolled coupling (Mechanical engage-
ment of clutch is not possible.)
While driving, AWD warning lamp flashes
rapidly. (When flashing in approx. 1 minute
and then turning OFF.)
Rapid flashing: 2 times/second While driving Protection function is activated due to
heavy load to electric controlled cou-
pling. (AWD system is not malfunction-
ing. Also, optional distribution of torque
sometimes becomes rigid before lamp
flashes rapidly, but it is not malfunction.) TF-37
While driving, AWD warning lamp flashes
slowly. (When continuing to flash until turn-
ing ignition switch OFF)
Slow flashing: 1 time/2 seconds
While driving

Vehicle speed: 20 km/h
(12 MPH) or more Tire size is different between front and
rear of vehicle. TF-37

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4. CHECK AWD CONTROL UNIT
Check AWD control unit input/output signal. Refer to TF-21, "
AWD Control Unit Input/Output Signal Reference
Va l u e s" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Check AWD control unit pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector. If any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts.
5. CHECK OUTPUT SIGNAL WITH UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP.
With CONSULT-II
1. Turn ignition switch “ON”. (Do not start engine.)
2. Select “DATA MONITOR” mode for “METER A/C AMP” with CONSULT-II.
3. Start the engine, and then make sure that “4WD W/L” display turns from “ON” to “OFF” after several seconds.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG >> Perform trouble diagnosis for combination meter. Refer to DI-16, "
Trouble Diagnosis" .
6. SYMPTOM CHECK
Check again.
OK or NG
OK >> INSPECTION END
NG >> Replace unified meter control unit assembly. Refer to DI-25, "
Disassembly and Assembly of Com-
bination Meter" .
Heavy Tight-Corner Braking Symptom Occurs When The Vehicle Is Driven and
The Steering Wheel Is Turned Fully to Either Side after The Engine Is Started
NDS000AF
NOTE:
Light tight-corner braking symptom may occur depending on driving conditions. This is not malfunc-
tion.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
1. CHECK SYSTEM FOR CAN COMMUNICATION LINE
Perform self-diagnosis. Refer to TF-22, "
SELF-DIAG RESULT MODE" .
Is the
“CAN COMM CIRCUIT [U1000]” displayed?
YES >> Perform trouble diagnosis for CAN communication line. Refer to TF-32, "CAN Communication
Line" .
NO >> GO TO 2.
2. CHECK ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SIGNAL CIRCUIT
Perform self-diagnosis for ECM. Refer to EC-54, "
Emission-Related Diagnostic Information" (VQ35DE mod-
els) or EC-716, "
Emission-related Diagnostic Information" (VK45DE models).
Is any malfunction detected by self-diagnosis?
YES >> Check the malfunctioning system.
NO >> GO TO 3.
Monitor item Condition Display value
4WD W/L Ignition switch ON ON
Start engine (after several seconds) OFF
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