check INFINITI M35 2006 Factory Service Manual

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COLLISION DIAGNOSIS
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For Side CollisionNHS0009M
WHEN THE SIDE AIR BAG IS ACTIVATED IN THE SIDE COLLISION:
1. Replace the following components:
–All parts of front seatback (including front seatback frame) with front side air bag module (on the side on
which front side air bag is activated)
–Curtain air bag module (on the side on which side curtain air bag is activated)
–Diagnosis sensor unit
–Satellite sensor (on the side on which side air bag and side curtain air bag is activated)
2. Check the SRS components and the related parts using the following table.
–Replace any SRS components and the related parts showing visible signs of damage (dents, cracks,
deformation).
3. Conduct self-diagnosis using CONSULT-II or “AIR BAG” warning lamp. Refer to SRS-19, "
SRS Operation
Check" . Ensure entire SRS operates properly.
WHEN SRS IS NOT ACTIVATED IN THE SIDE COLLISION:
1. Check the SRS components and the related parts using the following table.
–Replace any SRS components and the related parts showing visible signs of damage (dents, cracks,
deformation).
2. Conduct self-diagnosis using CONSULT-II or “AIR BAG” warning lamp. Refer to SRS-19, "
SRS Operation
Check" . Ensure entire SRS operates properly.
SRS INSPECTION (FOR SIDE COLLISION)
PartFront side air bag and
side curtain air bag is
activatedFront side air bag and side curtain air bag is NOT activated
LH or RH side curtain
air bag moduleREPLACE the side
curtain air bag mod-
ule.
(Repair the center pil-
lar inner, etc. before
installing new one if
damaged.)1. Check for visible signs of damage (dents, tears, deformation) of the center pillar on
the collision side.
2. If damaged— Remove the LH or RH side curtain air bag module.
3. Check for visible signs of damaged (tears etc.) of the LH or RH side curtain air bag
module.
4. Check harness and connectors for damage, and terminals for deformities.
5. If no damage is found, reinstall the LH or RH side curtain air bag module with new
bolts.
6. If damaged—REPLACE the LH or RH side curtain air bag module with new bolts.
Front LH or RH side
air bag moduleREPLACE all parts of
seatback with
deployed front side
air bag module.1. Check for visible signs of damage (dents, tears, deformation) of the seatback on
the collision side.
2. Check harness and connectors for damage, and terminals for deformities.
3. If damaged—REPLACE the front seatback assembly.
LH or RH side air bag
(Satellite) sensorREPLACE the side
air bag (Satellite) sen-
sor on the collision
side with new nuts.
(Repair the center pil-
lar inner, etc. before
installing new one if
damaged.)1. Remove the LH or RH side air bag (Satellite) sensor on the collision side. Check
harness connectors for damage, terminals for deformities, and harness for binding.
2. Check for visible signs of damage (dents, cracks, deformation) of the LH or RH
side air bag (Satellite) sensor.
3. Install the LH or RH side air bag (Satellite) sensor to check fit.
4. If no damage is found, reinstall the LH or RH side sir bag (Satellite) sensor with
new nuts.
5. If damaged—REPLACE the LH or RH side air bag (Satellite) sensor with new nuts.
Diagnosis sensor unit REPLACE the diag-
nosis sensor unit with
the new bolts.1. Check case and bracket for dents, cracks or deformities.
2. Check connectors for damage, and terminals for deformities.
3. If no damage is found, reinstall the diagnosis sensor unit with new bolts and ground
bolt.
4. If damaged—REPLACE the diagnosis sensor unit with new bolts and ground bolt.

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Seat belt pre-ten-
sioner assembly1. Check if the seat belt can be extended smoothly.
If the seat belt cannot be extended smoothly,
–Check for deformities of the center pillar inner.
–If the center pillar inner has no damage, REPLACE the seat belt pre-tensioner assembly.
2. Remove the seat belt pre-tensioner assembly on the collision side. Check harness cover and connectors
for damage, terminals for deformities, and harness for binding.
3. Check for visible signs of damage (dents, cracks, deformation) of the seat belt pre-tensioner assembly.
4. Check seat belt adjuster for damage.
5. If no damage is found, reinstall the seat belt pre-tensioner assembly.
6. If damaged—REPLACE the seat belt pre-tensioner assembly with new bolts.
Seat with front side
air bagREPLACE all parts of
front seatback
(including front seat-
back frame)1. Visually check the seat on the collision side.
2. Remove the seat on the collision side and check the following for damage and
deformities.
–Harness, connectors and terminals
–Frame and recliner (for front and rear seat), and also adjuster and slides (for front
seat)
3. If no damage is found, reinstall the seat.
4. If damaged—REPLACE the damaged seat parts using new bolts.
Center inner pillar 1. Check the center inner pillar on the collision side for damage (dents, cracks, deformation).
2. If damaged—REPAIR the center inner pillar.
Trim/headlining 1. Check for visible signs of damage (dents, cracks, deformation) of the interior trim on the collision side.
2. If damaged—REPLACE the damaged trim parts. PartFront side air bag and
side curtain air bag is
activatedFront side air bag and side curtain air bag is NOT activated

STC-2Revision: 2006 January2006 M35/M45 Inspection 2: Motor Power Supply System ............. 35
Inspection 3: RAS Motor Output Malfunction ......... 37
Inspection 4: Vehicle Speed Signal ........................ 38
Inspection 5: Steering Angle Signal Malfunction .... 38
Inspection 6: Rear Main Signal and Rear Sub Signal
Malfunction ............................................................. 40
Inspection 7: VDC Malfunction ............................... 42
Inspection 8: Engine Speed Signal Malfunction ..... 43
Inspection 9: CAN Communication System Mal-
function ................................................................... 43Inspection 10: Stop Lamp Switch Harness ............. 44
Inspection 11: RAS Warning Lamp Harness ........... 44
Diagnosis Chart by Symptom 1 .............................. 46
Diagnosis Chart by Symptom 2 .............................. 46
Check RAS Static/Dynamic Characteristics ............ 48
Component Parts Inspection ................................... 49
RAS MOTOR RELAY ........................................... 49
RAS MOTOR ....................................................... 49
REAR WHEEL STEERING ANGLE SENSOR .... 49

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How to Perform Trouble DiagnosisNGS000DX
BASIC CONCEPT
The most important point to perform trouble diagnosis is to understand systems (control and mechanism)
in vehicle thoroughly.
It is also important to clarify customer complaints before inspec-
tion.
First of all, reproduce symptom, and understand it fully.
Ask customer about his/her complaints carefully. In some cases,
they will be necessary to check symptom by driving vehicle with
customer.
CAUTION:
Customers are not professionals. Do not assume “maybe
customer means...” or “maybe customer mentioned this
symptom”.
It is essential to check symptoms right from beginning in order to
repair a malfunction completely.
For an intermittent malfunction, it is important to reproduce
symptom based on interview with customer and past examples.
Do not perform inspection on ad hoc basis. Most intermittent
malfunctions are caused by poor contacts. In this case, it will be
effective to shake suspected harness or connector by hand.
When repairs are performed without any symptom check, no
one can judge if malfunction has actually been eliminated.
Always read “GI General Information” to confirm general precau-
tions. Refer to GI-4, "
General Precautions" .
Component Parts LocationNGS000DY
SEF234G
SEF233G
1. Power steering control unit
(back of center console assembly)2. Power steering solenoid valve
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Control Unit Input/Output Signal StandardNGS000E0
STANDARD BY CIRCUIT TESTER AND OSCILLOSCOPE
CAUTION:
When checked using a circuit tester for voltage measurement, connector terminals should not be
forcefully extended.
Te r m i n a l
Measuring
pointMeasuring condition Standard
+ (wire color) –
1 (GR)
GroundIGN Ignition switch ON. Battery voltage (Approx. 12 V)
2 (B) Ground — —
3 (L)Vehicle speed
signal
(2-pulse)At 40 km/h (25MPH)
5 (Y)Engine
speed signalAt idle after warming up
At approx. 2,000 rpm
7 (G)Power steer-
ing solenoid
valveNormal
(Vehicle speed)0 km/h (0 MPH) Approx. 4.4 - 6.6 V
100 km/h (62 MPH) Approx. 2.4 - 3.6 V
In fail-safe mode
(Engine speed)0 - 1,500 rpm Approx. 4.4 - 6.6 V
1,500 - 3,000 rpm Approx. 3.5 V
More than 3,000 rpm Approx. 2.1 V
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For Fast and Accurate Trouble DiagnosisNGS000E1
Check the following items with the vehicle stopped
Is air pressure and size of tires proper?
Is the specified part used for the steering wheel?
Is control unit a genuine part?
Are there any fluid leakage from steering gear assembly, power steering oil pump, and hydraulic pipes,
etc? Refer to PS-8, "
POWER STEERING FLUID" .
Is the fluid level proper? Refer to PS-8, "POWER STEERING FLUID" .
Is the wheel alignment adjusted properly? Refer to FSU-19, "SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS)" (2WD), FSU-36, "SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)" (AWD).
Are there any damage or modification to suspension or body resulting in increased weight or altered
ground clearance?
Check each link installation condition of suspension and axle.
Check each connector connection condition.
Check the following items while driving the vehicle
Check conditions when the malfunction occurred (5W 1H).
Is the engine condition normal?
Basic InspectionNGS000E2
POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT TERMINAL LOOSENESS AND BATTERY
Check battery terminals for looseness on both positive and negative ones and ground connection. Also make
sure that battery voltage does not drop.
Inspection: Power Steering Control Unit Power Supply Circuit and GroundNGS000E3
1. CHECK POWER STEERING CONTROL UNIT CONNECTOR
Turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect power steering control unit harness connector, and check terminal for
deformation, disconnection, looseness, etc.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Connector terminal connection is loose, damaged, open, or shorted. Repair or replace the termi-
nal.
2. CHECK POWER STEERING CONTROL UNIT GROUND CIRCUIT
Disconnect power steering control unit harness connector M8, and
then check continuity between power steering control unit harness
connector M8 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Ground circuit open or shorted. Repair or replace any
inoperative parts. Terminal 2 – Ground : Continuity exist.
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3. CHECK POWER STEERING CONTROL UNIT POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
Turn ignition switch ON, and then check voltage between power
steering control unit harness connector M8 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> Power supply and ground circuit are normal.
NG >> Power supply circuit open or shorted. Repair or replace
any inoperative parts.
Symptom: The Steering Force Does Not Change Smoothly According to the
Vehicle Speed
NGS000E4
Heavy steering force with the static steering/light steering force during high-speed driving
1. POWER STEERING SOLENOID VALVE SIGNAL INSPECTION 1
1. Start engine.
2. Change the vehicle speed from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 MPH)
slowly, and then check voltage between power steering control
unit harness connector M8 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> GO TO 7.
2. POWER STEERING SOLENOID VALVE SIGNAL INSPECTION 2
1. Activate fail-safe function by running the engine speed at 1,500 rpm or higher for 10 seconds with the
vehicle stopped.
2. Change the engine speed to the idling, to approximately 1,600
rpm, and to approximately 3,000 rpm slowly, and then check
voltage between power steering control unit harness connector
M8 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> GO TO 8.
3. CHECK POWER STEERING SOLENOID VALVE CONNECTOR
Turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect power steering solenoid valve harness connector, and check terminal for
deformation, disconnection, looseness, etc.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Harness or connector open or shorted. Repair or replace any inoperative parts. Terminal 1 – ground : Battery voltage (Approx. 12 V)
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Terminal 7 – ground : The voltage has changed from
approximately 4.4 - 6.6 V to
approximately 2.4 - 3.6 V
SGIA1233E
Terminal 7 – ground : The voltage has changed from
approximately 5.5 V to approxi-
mately 2.1 V step-by-step.
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4. CHECK POWER STEERING SOLENOID VALVE POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
Check continuity between power steering control unit harness con-
nector M8 and power steering solenoid valve harness connector F25
(VQ35DE), E211 (VK45DE).
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Open or short in harness. Repair or replace any inoper-
ative parts.
5. CHECK POWER STEERING SOLENOID VALVE GROUND CIRCUIT
Check continuity between power steering solenoid valve harness
connector F25 (VQ35DE), E211 (VK45DE) and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG >> Open or short in harness. Repair or replace any inoper-
ative parts.
6. CHECK POWER STEERING SOLENOID VALVE
Apply voltage power steering solenoid valve connector, and then
make sure that the operating sound (clicking sound) is heard.
OK or NG
OK >> Perform steering turning torque inspection. Refer to PS-
10, "CHECKING STEERING WHEEL TURNING
FORCE" .
NG >> Power steering solenoid valve is inoperative. Replace.
Power steering control unit Power steering solenoid valve Continuity
Terminal 7 Terminal 1 Yes
SGIA1235E
Terminal 2 – Ground : Continuity exist.
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Terminal 1 (+) - 2 (–) : Operating sound is heard.
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7. CHECK VEHICLE SPEED SIGNAL CIRCUIT
Change the vehicle speed, and then check voltage waveform
between power steering control unit harness connector M8 and
ground.
OK or NG
OK >> Power steering control unit is inoperative. Replace.
NG >> Check the following systems and replace if necessary.
Harness between unified meter & A/C amp and power steering control unit.
Unified meter & A/C amp and vehicle speed signal circuit Refer to DI-28, "UNIFIED METER
AND A/C AMP" .
8. CHECK ENGINE SPEED SIGNAL CIRCUIT
Warm up the engine, and then check voltage waveform between
power steering control unit harness connector M8 and ground when
the engine speed is the idling and at approximately 2,000 rpm.
OK or NG
OK >> Power steering control unit is inoperating. Replace it.
NG >> Check the following systems and replace if malfunction is detected.
Harness between ECM and power steering control unit
ECM engine speed signal circuit. Refer to EC-846, "CONSULT-II Function (ENGINE)" .
Terminal 3 – GroundRepeat Approx. 0 V and approx. 5 V
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Terminal 5 – GroundAt Idle
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REAR ACTIVE STEER
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Removal and InstallationNGS000E5
COMPONENTS
REMOVAL
1. Remove coil spring. Refer to RSU-16, "REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING" .
2. Disconnect harness connector from RAS actuator assembly and rear suspension member.
3. Remove fixing bolts and nuts of RAS actuator assembly (1), and
then remove RAS actuator assembly (1) from rear suspension
member.
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal. For tightening torque, refer to STC-13, "COMPONENTS" .
When installing RAS actuator assembly to rear suspension member, check the mounting surfaces of RAS
actuator assembly and rear suspension member for oil, dirt, sand, or other foreign materials.
To perform the neutral position adjustment. Refer to STC-14, "Neutral Position Adjustment" .
1. Rear lower link 2. Decenter cam 3. RAS actuator assembly
Refer to GI-11, "
Components" , for the symbols in the figure.
SGIA1238E
SGIA1239E