Stop INFINITI QX56 2008 Factory Service Manual

MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION SYSTEMEC-29
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MIXTURE RATIO FEEDBACK CONTROL (CLOSED LOOP CONTROL)
The mixture ratio feedback system prov
ides the best air-fuel mixture ratio for driveability and emission control.
The three way catalyst (manifold) can then better r educe CO, HC and NOx emissions. This system uses air
fuel ratio (A/F) 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 air
fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1, refer to EC-141
. 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 th ree way catalyst (manifold). Even if the switching
characteristics of air fuel ratio (A/F) 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 A/F sensor 1 or its circuit
• Insufficient activation of A/F 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 A/F sensor 1.
This feedback signal is then sent to the ECM. The ECM controls the basic mixture ratio as close to the theoret-
ical mixture ratio as possible. However, the basic mi xture ratio is not necessarily controlled as originally
designed. Both manufacturing differences (i.e., mass air flow sensor hot wire) and characteristic changes dur-
ing 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 co mpared 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 compensati on used to maintain the mixture ratio at its theoretical
value. The signal from A/F sensor 1 indicates whether the mixture ratio is RICH or LEAN compared to the the-
oretical 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 ca rried 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.
PBIB3020E
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AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL DEVICE (ASCD)EC-33
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AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL DEVICE (ASCD)
System DescriptionINFOID:0000000001351238
INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL CHART
*: This signal is sent to the ECM through CAN communication line
BASIC ASCD SYSTEM
Refer to Owner's Manual for ASCD operating instructions.
Automatic Speed Control Device (ASCD) allows a driver to keep vehicle at predetermined constant speed
without depressing accelerator pedal. Driver can set
vehicle speed in advance between approximately 40 km/
h (25 MPH) and 144 km/h (89 MPH).
ECM controls throttle angle of electric thro ttle control actuator to regulate engine speed.
Operation status of ASCD is indicated by CRUISE i ndicator and SET indicator in combination meter. If any
malfunction occurs in ASCD system, it automatically deactivates control.
NOTE:
Always drive vehicle in safe manner according to traffic conditions and obey all traffic laws.
SET OPERATION
Press MAIN switch. (The CRUISE indicato r in combination meter illuminates.)
When vehicle speed reaches a desired speed between approximately 40 km/h (25 MPH) and 144 km/h (89
MPH), press SET/COAST switch. (Then SET indicator in combination meter illuminates.)
ACCELERATE OPERATION
If the RESUME/ACCELERATE switch is pressed during cr uise control driving, increase the vehicle speed until
the switch is released or vehicle speed reac hes maximum speed controlled by the system.
And then ASCD will keep the new set speed.
CANCEL OPERATION
When any of following conditions exis t, cruise operation will be canceled.
• CANCEL switch is pressed
• More than 2 switches at ASCD steer ing switch are pressed at the same time (Set speed will be cleared)
• Brake pedal is depressed
• Selector lever is changed to N, P, R position
• Vehicle speed decreased to 13 km/h (8 MPH) lower than the set speed
• VDC system is operated
When the ECM detects any of the following conditions, the ECM will cancel the cruise operation and inform
the driver by blinking indicator lamp.
• Engine coolant temperature is slightly higher than the normal operating temperature, CRUISE lamp may
blink slowly.
When the engine coolant temperature decreases to t he normal operating temperature, CRUISE lamp will
stop blinking and the cruise operation will be able to work by pressing SET/COAST switch or RESUME/
ACCELERATE switch.
• Malfunction for some self-diagnoses regarding ASCD control: SET lamp will blink quickly.
If MAIN switch is turned to OFF during ASCD is activated, all of ASCD operations will be canceled and vehicle
speed memory will be erased.
COAST OPERATION
When the SET/COAST switch is pressed during cruise control driving, decrease vehicle set speed until the
switch is released. And then ASCD will keep the new set speed.
RESUME OPERATION
Sensor Input signal to ECM ECM functionActuator
ASCD brake switch Brake pedal operation
ASCD vehicle speed controlElectric throttle control
actuator
Stop lamp switch
Brake pedal operation
ASCD steering switch ASCD steering switch operation
Wheel sensor Vehicle speed*
TCM Powertrain revolution*
Gear position
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AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL DEVICE (ASCD)
When the RESUME/ACCELERATE
switch is pressed after cancel operation other than pressing MAIN switch
is performed, vehicle speed will return to last set s peed. To resume vehicle set speed, vehicle condition must
meet following conditions.
• Brake pedal is released
• A/T selector lever is in other than P and N positions
• Vehicle speed is greater than 40 km/h (25 MPH) and less than 144 km/h (89 MPH)
Component DescriptionINFOID:0000000001351239
ASCD STEERING SWITCH
Refer to EC-336.
ASCD BRAKE SWITCH
Refer to EC-347, and EC-390.
STOP LAMP SWITCH
Refer to EC-347, EC-356 and EC-390.
ELECTRIC THROTTLE CONTROL ACTUATOR
Refer to EC-359, EC-362, EC-366 and EC-368.
ASCD INDICATOR
Refer to EC-394.
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ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM
HOW TO ERASE EMISSION-RELATED DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION
How to Erase DTC
WITH CONSULT-III
The emission related diagnostic information in the ECM can be erased by selecting “All Erase” in the “Descrip-
tion” of “FINAL CHECK” mode with CONSULT-III.
WITH GST
The emission related diagnostic information in the EC M can be erased by selecting Service $04 with GST.
NOTE:
If the DTC is not for A/T related items (see EC-462, "
DTC Index"), skip step 2.
1. If the ignition switch stays ON after repair work, be sure to turn ignition switch OFF once. Wait at least 10 seconds and then turn it ON (engine stopped) again.
2. Perform TM-30, "
OBD-II Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)". (The DTC in TCM will be erased)
3. Select Service $04 with GST (Generic Scan Tool).
No Tools
NOTE:
MISFIRE A3H No.2 Cylinder Misfire
P0302 0BH 24H
EWMA (Exponential Weighted
Moving Average) misfire counts
for last 10 driving cycles
P0302 0CH 24H Misfire counts for last/current driv-
ing cycles
A4H No.3 Cylinder Misfire P0303 0BH 24H
EWMA (Exponential Weighted
Moving Average) misfire counts
for last 10 driving cycles
P0303 0CH 24H Misfire counts for last/current driv-
ing cycles
A5H No.4 Cylinder Misfire P0304 0BH 24H
EWMA (Exponential Weighted
Moving Average) misfire counts
for last 10 driving cycles
P0304 0CH 24H Misfire counts for last/current driv-
ing cycles
A6H No.5 Cylinder Misfire P0305 0BH 24H
EWMA (Exponential Weighted
Moving Average) misfire counts
for last 10 driving cycles
P0305 0CH 24H Misfire counts for last/current driv-
ing cycles
A7H No.6 Cylinder Misfire P0306 0BH 24H
EWMA (Exponential Weighted
Moving Average) misfire counts
for last 10 driving cycles
P0306 0CH 24H Misfire counts for last/current driv-
ing cycles
A8H No.7 Cylinder Misfire P0307 0BH 24H
EWMA (Exponential Weighted
Moving Average) misfire counts
for last 10 driving cycles
P0307 0CH 24H Misfire counts for last/current driv-
ing cycles
A9H No.8 Cylinder Misfire P0308 0BH 24H
EWMA (Exponential Weighted
Moving Average) misfire counts
for last 10 driving cycles
P0308 0CH 24H Misfire counts for last/current driv-
ing cycles
Item
OBD-
MID Self-diagnostic test item
DTCTest value and Test
limit
(GST display) Description
TID Unit and
Scaling ID
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ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEMEC-55
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If the DTC is not for AT related items (see
EC-462, "DTC Index"), skip step 2.
1. If the ignition switch stays ON after repair work, be sure to turn ignition switch OFF once.
Wait at least 10 seconds and then turn it ON (engine stopped) again.
2. Perform TM-30, "
OBD-II Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)". (The DTC in the TCM will be erased.)
3. Change the diagnostic test mode from Mode II to Mode I by depressing the accelerator pedal. Refer to
EC-55, "
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)".
• If the battery is disconnected, the emission-relate d diagnostic information will be lost within 24
hours.
• The following data are cleared when the ECM memory is erased.
- Diagnostic trouble codes
- 1st trip diagnostic trouble codes
- Freeze frame data
- 1st trip freeze frame data
- System readiness test (SRT) codes
- Test values
Actual work procedures are explained using a DTC as an example. Be careful so that not only the DTC, but all
of the data listed above, are cleared from the ECM memory during work procedures.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)INFOID:0000000001351326
DESCRIPTION
The MIL is located on the instrument panel.
1. The MIL will light up when the ignition switch is turned ON with- out the engine running. This is a bulb check.
If the MIL does not light up, refer to MWI-18
or see EC-41.
2. When the engine is start ed, the MIL should go off.
If the MIL remains on, the on board diagnostic system has
detected an engine system malfunction.
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM FUNCTION
The on board diagnostic system has the following three functions.
SEF217U
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ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM
When there is an open circuit on MIL circuit, the ECM c
annot warn the driver by lighting up MIL 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 cont rol system malfunctions and MIL circuit is open by means
of operating fail-safe function.
The fail-safe function also operates when above diagnos es except MIL circuit are detected and demands the
driver to repair the malfunction.
MIL Flashing Without DTC
When any SRT codes are not set, MIL may fl ash without DTC. For the details, refer to EC-462, "DTC Index".
HOW TO SWITCH DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE
NOTE:
•It is better to count the ti me accurately with a clock.
• It is impossible to switch the di agnostic mode when an accelerator pedal position sensor circuit has
a malfunction.
• Always ECM returns to Diagnostic Test Mode I after ignition switch is turned OFF.
How to Set Diagnostic Test Mode II (Self-diagnostic Results)
1. Confirm that accelerator pedal is fully releas ed, turn ignition switch ON and wait 3 seconds.
2. Repeat the following procedure quickly five times within 5 seconds.
a. Fully depress the accelerator pedal.
b. Fully release the accelerator pedal.
3. Wait 7 seconds, fully depress the accelerator pedal and keep it for approx. 10 seconds until the MIL starts blinking.
NOTE:
Do not release the accelerator pedal for 10 seconds if MIL may start blinking on the halfway of this
10 seconds. This blinking is displaying SRT status and is continued for another 10 seconds. For
the details, refer to EC-462, "
DTC Index".
Diagnostic Test
ModeKEY and ENG.
Status Function
Explanation of Function
Mode I Ignition switch in
ON position
Engine stopped BULB CHECK
This function checks the MIL bulb for damage (blown, open
circuit, etc.).
If the MIL does not come on, check MIL circuit.
Engine running MALFUNCTION WARNING This is a usual driving condition. When a malfunction is de-
tected twice in two consecutive driving cycles (two trip de-
tection logic), the MIL will light up to inform the driver that a
malfunction has been detected.
The following malfunctions will light up or blink the MIL in
the 1st trip.
• Misfire (Possible three way catalyst damage)
• One trip detection diagnoses
Mode II Ignition switch in
ON position
Engine stopped SELF-DIAGNOSTIC
RESULTS
This function allows DTCs an
d 1st trip DTCs to be read.
Engine operating condition in fail-safe mode Engine speed will not rise more than 2,500 rpm due to the fuel cut
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ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM
ItemDIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE
WORK SUP-
PORT SELF-DIAGNOSTIC
RESULTS DATA
MONI-
TOR ACTIVE
TEST DTC & SRT
CONFIRMATION
DTC*1 FREEZE
FRAME
DATA*2 SRT
STATUS DTC
WORK
SUP-
PORT
ENGINE CONTROL COMPONENT PARTS
INPUT
Crankshaft position sensor (POS) ×××
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) ×××
Mass air flow sensor ××
Engine coolant temperature sensor ××××
Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 ××× ×
Heated oxygen sensor 2 ××× ×
Wheel sensor ×××
Accelerator pedal position sensor ××
Throttle position sensor ×××
Fuel tank temperature sensor ×××
EVAP control system pressure sen-
sor ××
Intake air temperature sensor ×××
Knock sensor ×
Refrigerant pressure sensor ×
Closed throttle position switch (ac-
celerator pedal position sensor sig-
nal) ×
Air conditioner switch ×
Park/neutral position (PNP) signal ××
Stop lamp switch ××
Power steering pressure sensor ××
Battery voltage ×
Load signal ×
Intake valve timing control position
sensor ××
Fuel level sensor ××
Battery current sensor ××
ICC steering switch ××
ASCD steering switch ××
ICC brake switch ××
ASCD brake switch ××
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X: Applicable
*1: This item includes 1st trip DTCs.
*2: This mode includes 1st trip freeze frame data or freeze frame data. The items appear on CONSULT-III screen in freeze frame
data
mode only if a 1st trip DTC or DTC is detected. For details, refer to "Freeze Frame Data and 1st Trip Freeze Frame Data".
*3: Always “CMPLT ” is displayed.
WORK SUPPORT MODE
Work Item
ENGINE CONTROL COMPONENT PARTS
OUTPUT
Fuel injector ××
Power transistor (Ignition timing) ××
Throttle contro l motor relay ××
Throttle control motor ×
EVAP canister purge volume con-
trol solenoid valve ××
××
Air conditioner relay ×
Fuel pump relay ×× ×
Cooling fan relay ×××
Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 heater ×××*3
Heated oxygen sensor 2 heater ×××*3
EVAP canister vent control valve ×× ××
Intake valve timing control solenoid
valve ××
×
Alternator ××
Calculated load value ××
Item
DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE
WORK SUP-
PORT SELF-DIAGNOSTIC
RESULTS DATA
MONI- TOR ACTIVE
TEST DTC & SRT
CONFIRMATION
DTC*1 FREEZE
FRAME
DATA*2 SRT
STATUS DTC
WORK SUP-
PORT
WORK ITEM CONDITION USAGE
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE • FUEL PUMP WILL STOP BY TOUCHING “START” DUR- ING IDLING.
CRANK A FEW TIMES AFTER ENGINE STALLS. When releasing fuel pressure from
fuel line
IDLE AIR VOL LEARN • THE IDLE AIR VOLUME THAT KEEPS THE ENGINE
WITHIN THE SPECIFIED RANGE IS MEMORIZED IN
ECM. When learning the idle air volume
SELF-LEARNING CONT • THE COEFFICIENT OF SELF-LEARNING CONTROL
MIXTURE RATIO RETURNS TO THE ORIGINAL COEF-
FICIENT. When clearing the coefficient of
self-learning control value
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*: The item is the same as that of 1st trip freeze frame data.
DATA MONITOR MODE
Monitored Item
×
: Applicable
INT/A TEMP SE
[° C] or [ °F] • The intake air temperature at the moment a malfunction is detected is displayed.
INT MANI PRES [kPa] These items are displayed but are not applicable to this model.
FTFMCH1 Freeze frame data
item* Description
Monitored item
[Unit] ECM IN-
PUT SIG- NALS MAIN
SIGNALS Description
Remarks
ENG SPEED [rpm] ×ו Indicates the engine speed computed
from the signal of the crankshaft position
sensor (POS) and camshaft position
sensor (PHASE). • Accuracy becomes poor if engine
speed drops below the idle rpm.
• If the signal is interrupted while the en- gine is running, an abnormal value may
be indicated.
MAS A/F SE-B1 [V] ×ו The signal voltage of the mass air flow
sensor is displayed. • When the engine is stopped, a certain
value is indicated.
• When engine is running specification
range is indicated in “SPEC”.
B/FUEL SCHDL
[msec] ו Base fuel schedule indicates the fuel in-
jection pulse width programmed into
ECM, prior to any learned on board cor-
rection. • When engine is running specification
range is indicated in “SPEC”.
A/F ALPHA-B1 [%] ×
• The mean value of the air-fuel ratio feed-back correction factor per cycle is indi-
cated. • When the engine is stopped, a certain
value is indicated.
• When engine is running specification
range is indicated in “SPEC”.
• This data also includes the data for the air-fuel ratio learning control.
A/F ALPHA-B2 [%]
×
COOLAN TEMP/S
[ ° C] or [ °F] ×× • The engine coolant temperature (deter-
mined by the signal voltage of the engine
coolant temperature sensor) is dis-
played. • When the engine coolant temperature
sensor is open or short-circuited, ECM
enters fail-safe mode. The engine cool-
ant temperature determined by the
ECM is displayed.
A/F SEN1 (B1) [V] ××
• The A/F signal computed from the input
signal of the A/F sensor 1 is displayed.
A/F SEN1 (B2) [V] ×
HO2S2 (B1) [V] ×
• The signal voltage of the heated oxygen
sensor 2 is displayed.
HO2S2 (B2) [V] ×
HO2S2 MNTR (B1)
[RICH/LEAN] ו Display of heated oxygen sensor 2 sig-
nal:
RICH: means the amount of oxygen after
three way catalyst is relatively small.
LEAN: means the amount of oxygen af-
ter three way catalyst is relatively large. • When the engine is stopped, a certain
value is indicated.
HO2S2 MNTR (B2)
[RICH/LEAN] ×
VHCL SPEED SE
[km/h] or [mph] ×ו The vehicle speed computed from the
vehicle speed signal sent from combina-
tion meter is displayed.
BATTERY VOLT [V] ×ו The power supply voltage of ECM is dis-
played.
ACCEL SEN 1 [V] ××
• The accelerator pedal position sensor
signal voltage is displayed. • ACCEL SEN 2 signal is converted by
ECM
in

ternally. Thus, it differs from
ECM terminal voltage signal.
ACCEL SEN 2 [V]
×
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ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM
TP SEN 1-B1 [V]
××
• The throttle position sensor signal volt-
age is displayed. • TP SEN 2-B1 signal is converted by
ECM internally. Thus, it differs from
ECM terminal voltage signal.
TP SEN 2-B1 [V]
×
FUEL T/TMP SE
[ ° C] or [ °F] × • The fuel temperature (determined by the
signal voltage of the fuel tank tempera-
ture sensor) is displayed.
INT/A TEMP SE
[ ° C] or [ °F] ×× • The intake air temperature (determined
by the signal voltage of the intake air
temperature sensor) is indicated.
EVAP SYS PRES
[V] ×
• The signal voltage of EVAP control sys-
tem pressure sensor is displayed.
FUEL LEVEL SE [V] ו The signal voltage of the fuel level sen-
sor is displayed.
START SIGNAL
[ON/OFF] ×ו Indicates start signal status [ON/OFF]
computed by the ECM according to the
signals of engine speed and battery volt-
age. • After starting the engine, [OFF] is dis-
played regardless of the starter signal.
CLSD THL POS
[ON/OFF] ×ו Indicates idle position [ON/OFF] comput-
ed by ECM according to the accelerator
pedal position sensor signal.
AIR COND SIG
[ON/OFF] ×ו Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of the air
conditioner switch as determined by the
air conditioner signal.
P/N POSI SW
[ON/OFF] ××
• Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from the
park/neutral position (PNP) signal.
PW/ST SIGNAL
[ON/OFF] ×ו [ON/OFF] condition of the power steering
system (determined by the signal voltage
of the power steering pressure sensor
signal) is indicated.
LOAD SIGNAL [ON/
OFF] ×ו Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from the
electrical load signal.
ON: Rear window defogger switch is ON
and/or lighting switch is in 2nd position.
OFF: Both rear window defogger switch
and lighting switch are OFF.
IGNITION SW
[ON/OFF] ו Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from igni-
tion switch signal.
HEATER FAN SW
[ON/OFF] ×
• Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from heat-
er fan switch signal.
BRAKE SW
[ON/OFF] ו Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from the
stop lamp switch signal.
INJ PULSE-B1
[msec] ×
• Indicates the actual fuel injection pulse
width compensated by ECM according to
the input signals. • When the engine is stopped, a certain
computed value is indicated.
INJ PULSE-B2
[msec]
IGN TIMING [BT-
DC] ו
Ind
ic
ates the ignition timing computed by
ECM according to the input signals. • When the engine is stopped, a certain
value is indicated.
CAL/LD VALUE [%] • “Calculated load value” indicates the val-
ue of the current air flow divided by peak
air flow.
MASS AIRFLOW
[g·m/s] • Indicates the mass air flow computed by
ECM according to the signal voltage of
the mass air flow sensor.
Monitored item
[Unit] ECM IN-
PUT SIG-
NALS MAIN
SIGNALS Description
Remarks
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