ignition INFINITI FX35 2004 Service Manual

BATTERY
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1. Turn off all loads on the vehicle electrical system. Clean or repair
as necessary.
2. Visually inspect the battery, battery terminals and cable ends
with ignition switch in “OFF” position.
NOTE:
The contact surface between the battery terminals, cable ends
and tester leads must be clean for a valid test. A poor connec-
tion will prevent testing and a “CHECK CONNECTION” mes-
sage will appear during the test procedures. If this occurs, clean
the battery post and terminals, reconnect them and restart the
test.
3. Connect the red tester lead clamp to the positive battery termi-
nal, and the black to the negative terminal.
4. The tester will turn on automatically. Using the arrow keys,
select “IN-VEHICLE” on the tester and then press the “ENTER”
key.
5. Locate the battery type and rating stamped or written on the top
case of the battery to be tested.
NOTE:
The battery type and rating will have either of the following.
CCA: Cold Cranking Amps (490 CCA, 550 CCA, etc.)
JIS: Japanese Industrial Standard.
Battery is stamped with a number such as:
80D26L: 80 (rank of output), D (physical size-depth), 26 (width
in cm). The last character L (post configuration) is not input into
the tester.
The tester requires the rating for the battery be entered exactly
as it is written or stamped on the battery. Do not attempt a CCA
conversion for JIS stamped batteries. JIS must be input directly.
6. Using the arrow and “ENTER” keys alternately, select the battery type and rating.
NOTE:
The tester lists five choices; CCA, JIS, IEC, DIN, and EN. Only use CCA or JIS.
7. Press “ENTER” to begin the test. Diagnosis results are dis-
played on the tester. Refer to SC-8, "
DIAGNOSTIC RESULT
ITEM CHART" .
SEL404X
SEL405X
SEL406X
SEL407X

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STARTING SYSTEM
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STARTING SYSTEMPFP:23300
System Description AKS0079C
Power is supplied at all times:

through 40A fusible link (letter F, located in the fuse and fusible link box)

to ignition switch terminal 1

through 15A fuse (No. 78, located in the IPDM E/R)

to CPU of IPDM E/R

through 10A fuse (No. 71, located in the IPDM E/R)

to CPU of IPDM E/R.
When the selector lever in the P or N position, power is supplied:

from TCM, and through A/T assembly terminal 9

to IPDM E/R terminal 53.
Ground is supplied:

to IPDM E/R terminals 38, 50 and 60

from body grounds E21, E50 and E51.
With the ignition switch in the START position, and provided that the IPDM E/R receives a starter relay ON sig-
nal from the CAN lines, the IPDM E/R is energized and power is supplied:

from ignition switch terminal 5

to IPDM E/R terminal 4 and

through IPDM E/R terminal 3

to starter motor terminal 1.
The starter motor plunger closes and provides a closed circuit between the battery and starter motor. The
starter motor is grounded to the engine block. With power and ground supplied, cranking occurs and the
engine starts.

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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 1
Check “B” Terminal Circuit
1. CHECK POWER SUPPLY FOR STARTER MOTOR “B” TERMINAL
1. Remove fuel pump fuse.
2. Crank or start the engine (where possible) until the fuel pressure is released.
3. Turn ignition switch OFF.
4. Make sure that the starter motor B terminal E313 terminal 2 (B)
*1 or (B/R)*2 connection is clean and tight.
5. Check voltage between starter motor B terminal E313 terminal 2
(B)
*1 or (B/R)*2 and ground using a digital circuit tester.
NOTE:
*1: VK45DE, *2: VQ35DE
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Check harness between the battery and the starter
motor for open circuit.
2. CHECK BATTERY HARNESS CONNECTION (VOLTAGE DROP TEST)
Check voltage between starter motor B terminal E313 terminal 2
(B)
*1 or (B/R)*2 and battery positive terminal using a digital circuit
tester.
NOTE:
*1: VK45DE, *2: VQ35DE
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Check harness between the battery and the starter
motor for poor continuity.
3. CHECK STARTER MOTOR GROUND CIRCUIT (VOLTAGE DROP TEST)
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check voltage between starter motor case and battery negative
terminal using a digital circuit tester.
OK or NG
OK >> Starter motor “B” terminal circuit is OK. Further inspec-
tion necessary. Refer to SC-14, "
WORK FLOW" .
NG >> Check the starter motor case and ground for poor conti-
nuity. Battery voltage should exist.
PKIA2842E
When the ignition switch is in START position,
Voltage: Less than 0.5V
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When the ignition switch is in START position,
Voltage: Less than 0.2V
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STARTING SYSTEM
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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 2
Check “S” Connector Circuit
1. CHECK POWER SUPPLY FOR STARTER MOTOR “S” CONNECTOR
1. Remove fuel pump fuse.
2. Crank or start the engine (where possible) until the fuel pressure is released.
3. Turn ignition switch OFF.
4. Disconnect starter motor S connector.
5. Check voltage between starter motor harness connector E312
*1
or F33*2 terminal 1 (B) and ground using a digital circuit tester.
NOTE:
*1: VK45DE, *2: VQ35DE
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Check the following.

40A fusible link (letter F , located in fuse and fusible
link box)

Ignition switch

Starter relay [within the IPDM E/R (intelligent power distribution module engine room)].

Harness for open or short
2. CHECK “S” TERMINAL CONNECTION (VOLTAGE DROP TEST)
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Connect starter motor S connector.
3. Check voltage between starter motor harness connector E312
*1
or F33*2 terminal 1 (B) and battery positive terminal using a dig-
ital circuit tester.
NOTE:
*1: VK45DE, *2: VQ35DE
OK or NG
OK >> Starter motor “S” connector circuit is OK. Further inspec-
tion necessary. Refer to SC-14, "
WORK FLOW" .
NG >> Check harness between the battery and the starter motor “S” connector for poor continuity.
MINIMUM SPECIFICATION OF CRANKING VOLTAGE REFERENCING COOLANT TEMPERA-
TURE
When the ignition switch is in START position,
Battery voltage should exist.
PKIA2807E
When the ignition switch is in START position,
Voltage: Less than 1V
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Engine coolant temperature Voltage V
−30°C to −20°C (−22°F to −4°F) 8.4
−19°C to −10°C (−2°F to 14°F) 8.9
−9°C to 0°C (16°F to 32°F) 9.3
More than 1°C (More than 34°F) 9.7

CHARGING SYSTEM
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CHARGING SYSTEMPFP:23100
System DescriptionAKS0079I
The alternator provides DC voltage to operate the vehicle's electrical system and to keep the battery charged.
The voltage output is controlled by the IC regulator.
Power is supplied at all times:

through 10A fuse (No. 33, located in the fuse and fusible link box)

to alternator terminal 4 (S).
Terminal B supplies power to charge the battery and operate the vehicle's electrical system. Output voltage is
controlled by the IC regulator at terminal 4 (S) detecting the input voltage.
The charging circuit is protected by the 120A fusible link (VK45DE and VQ35DE AWD).
The alternator is grounded to the engine block.
With the ignition switch in the ON or START position, power is supplied:

through 10A fuse [No. 14, located in the fuse block (J/B)]

to combination meter terminal 7 for the charge warning lamp.
Ground is supplied:

to combination meter terminal 2

through alternator terminal 3 (L)

to alternator terminal E (VK45DE) or through body ground (VQ35DE)

through body ground E304 (VK45DE).
With power and ground supplied, the charge warning lamp will illuminate. When the alternator is providing suf-
ficient voltage with the engine running, the ground is opened and the charge warning lamp will go off.
If the charge warning lamp illuminates with the engine running, a malfunction is indicated.

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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 1
Check “L” Terminal Circuit
1. CHECK “L” TERMINAL CONNECTION
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check to see if “L” terminal is clean and tight.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Repair “L” terminal connection. Confirm repair by performing complete Battery/Starting/Charging
system test.
2. CHECK “L” TERMINAL CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect alternator connector.
2. Apply ground to alternator harness connector E311
*1 or F26*2
terminal 3 (OR) with the ignition switch in the ON position.
NOTE:
*1: VK45DE, *2: VQ35DE
OK or NG
OK >> Go to SC-28, "WORK FLOW" .
NG >> Check the following.

10A fuse [No. 14, located in fuse block (J/B)]

CHARGE lamp

Harness for open or short between combination meter and fuse

Harness for open or short between combination meter and alternator CHARGE lamp should light up.
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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 2
Check “B” Terminal Circuit
1. CHECK “B” TERMINAL CONNECTION
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check to see if “B” terminal is clean and tight.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2. Confirm repair by performing complete Battery/Starting/Charging system test.
NG >> Repair “B” terminal connection.
2. CHECK ALTERNATOR “B” TERMINAL CIRCUIT
Check voltage between alternator B terminal E307 terminal 1 (B/R)
and ground using a digital circuit tester.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Check the following.

120A fusible link [fusible link holder (VK45DE and
VQ35DE AWD)]

Harness for open or short between alternator and fus-
ible link (VK45DE and VQ35DE AWD)

Harness for open or short between alternator and battery (VQ35DE 2WD)
3. CHECK “B” TERMINAL CONNECTION (VOLTAGE DROP TEST)
1. Start the engine.
2. When the engine running at idle and warm, check voltage
between alternator B terminal E307 terminal 1 (B/R) and battery
positive terminal using a digital circuit tester.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace the alternator. Confirm repair by performing
complete Battery/Starting/Charging system test.
NG >> Check harness between the battery and the alternator
for poor continuity. Battery voltage should exist.
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Voltage: Less than 0.2V
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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 3
Check “L” Terminal Circuit
1. CHECK “L” TERMINAL CONNECTION
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check to see if “L” terminal is clean and tight.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Repair “L” terminal connection. Confirm repair by performing complete Battery/Starting/Charging
system test.
2. CHECK “L” TERMINAL CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect alternator connector.
2. Apply ground to alternator harness connector E311
*1 or F26*2
terminal 3 (OR) with the ignition switch in the ON position.
NOTE:
*1: VK45DE, *2: VQ35DE
OK or NG
OK >> Replace the alternator. Confirm repair by performing
complete Battery/Starting/Charging system test.
NG >> Check the following.

10A fuse [No. 14, located in fuse block (J/B)]

CHARGE lamp

Harness for open or short between combination meter and fuse

Harness for open or short between combination meter and alternator CHARGE lamp should light up.
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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 4
Check “B” Terminal Circuit
1. CHECK “B” TERMINAL CONNECTION
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check to see if “B” terminal is clean and tight.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2. Confirm repair by performing complete Battery/Starting/Charging system test.
NG >> Repair “B” terminal connection.
2. CHECK ALTERNATOR “B” TERMINAL CIRCUIT
Check voltage between alternator B terminal E307 terminal 1 (B/R)
and ground using a digital circuit tester.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Check the following.

120A fusible link [fusible link holder (VK45DE and
VQ35DE AWD)]

Harness for open or short between alternator and fus-
ible link (VK45DE and VQ35DE AWD)

Harness for open or short between alternator and battery (VQ35DE 2WD)
3. CHECK “B” TERMINAL CONNECTION (VOLTAGE DROP TEST)
1. Start the engine.
2. When the engine running at idle and warm, check voltage
between alternator B terminal E307 terminal 1 (B/R) and battery
positive terminal using a digital circuit tester.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Check harness between the battery and the alternator
for poor continuity.
4. CHECK ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT TENSION
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check alternator drive belt tension. Refer to EM-169, "
Checking Drive Belts" (VK45DE) or EM-15,
"Checking Drive Belts" (VQ35DE) in “ENGINE MECHANICAL (EM)” section.
YES or NO
YES >> Replace the alternator. Confirm repair by performing complete Battery/Starting/Charging system
test.
NO >> Readjust drive belt tension. Refer to EM-169, "
Tension Adjustment" (VK45DE) or EM-15, "Te n -
sion Adjustment" (VQ35DE) in “ENGINE MECHANICAL (EM)” section. Battery voltage should exist.
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Voltage: Less than 0.2V
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Does drive belt tension normal?

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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 5
Check “S” Terminal Circuit
1. CHECK “S” TERMINAL CONNECTION
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check to see if “S” terminal is clean and tight.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Repair “S” terminal connection. Confirm repair by performing complete Battery/Starting/Charging
system test.
2. CHECK ALTERNATOR “S” TERMINAL CIRCUIT
Check voltage between alternator harness connector E311
*1 or
F26
*2 terminal 4 (LG) and ground using a digital circuit tester.
NOTE:
*1: VK45DE, *2: VQ35DE
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Check the following.

10A fuse (No. 33, located in fuse and fusible link box)

Harness for open or short between alternator and
fuse
3. CHECK “S” TERMINAL CONNECTION (VOLTAGE DROP TEST)
1. Start the engine.
2. When the engine running at idle and warm, check voltage
between alternator connector E311
*1 or F26*2 terminal 4 (LG)
and battery positive terminal using a digital circuit tester.
NOTE:
*1: VK45DE, *2: VQ35DE
OK or NG
OK >> Replace the alternator. Confirm repair by performing
complete Battery/Starting/Charging system test.
NG >> Check harness between the battery and the alternator for poor continuity.
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR
The IC regulator warning function activates to illuminate “CHARGE” warning lamp, if any of the following
symptoms occur while alternator is operating:

Excessive voltage is produced.

No voltage is produced.Battery voltage should exist.
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Voltage: Less than 0.2V
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