engine overheat INFINITI FX35 2005 Owner's Manual

EC-478
[VQ35DE]
DTC P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE
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Main 12 Causes of OverheatingABS006VE
*1: Turn the ignition switch ON.
*2: Engine running at 3,000 rpm for 10 minutes.
*3: Drive at 90 km/h (55 MPH) for 30 minutes and then let idle for 10 minutes.
*4: After 60 minutes of cool down time.
For more information, refer to CO-7, "
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS" .
Component InspectionABS006VF
COOLING FAN MOTORS-1 AND -2
1. Disconnect cooling fan motor harness connectors.
2. Supply cooling fan motor terminals with battery voltage and check operation.
Cooling fan motor should operate.
If NG, replace cooling fan motor.
Engine Step Inspection item Equipment Standard Reference page
OFF 1

Blocked radiator

Blocked condenser

Blocked radiator grille

Blocked bumper

Visual No blocking —
2

Coolant mixture
Coolant tester 50 - 50% coolant mixture MA-13
3
Coolant level
Visual Coolant up to MAX level
in reservoir tank and radi-
ator filler neck CO-11
4
Radiator cap
Pressure tester 59 - 98 kPa
(0.6 - 1.0 kg/cm2 , 9 - 14
psi) (Limit) CO-15
ON*25
Coolant leaks
Visual No leaks
CO-11
ON*26
Thermostat
Touch the upper and
lower radiator hoses Both hoses should be hot
CO-26
ON*17
Cooling fan
CONSULT-II Operating See trouble diagnosis for
DTC P1217 ( EC-467
).
OFF 8

Combustion gas leak
Color checker chemical
tester 4 Gas analyzer Negative —
ON*
39
Coolant temperature
gauge
Visual Gauge less than 3/4 when driving —

Coolant overflow to
reservoir tank
Visual No overflow during driving and idling CO-11
OFF*410
Coolant return from
reservoir tank to radia-
tor
Visual Should be initial level in reservoir tank CO-11
OFF 11
Cylinder head
Straight gauge feeler
gauge 0.1 mm (0.004 in) Maxi-
mum distortion (warping) EM-102
12
Cylinder block and pis-
tons
Visual No scuffing on cylinder walls or piston EM-122
Cooling fan speed
Cooling fan motor terminals
(+) ( −)
Middle (MID) 1 3 and 4
2 3 and 4
1 and 2 3
1 and 2 4
High (HI) 1 and 2 3 and 4
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EC-798
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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P0031P0032 P0051 P0052 Heated oxygen sensor 1 heater

P0037 P0038 P0057 P0058 Heated oxygen sensor 2 heater

P0132 P0133 P0134 P0152 P0153 P0154 P1143 P1144 P1163 P1164 Heated oxygen sensor 1

P0138 P0139 P0158 P0159 P1146 P1147 P1166 P1167 Heated oxygen sensor 2

P0441 EVAP control system purge flow monitoring

P0444 P0445 P1444 EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve

P0447 P1446 EVAP canister vent control valve

P0451 P0452 P0453 EVAP control system pressure sensor

P0550 Power steering pressure sensor

P0710 P0720 P0740 P0744 P0745 P1716 P1720 P1730 P1752 P1754 P1757 P1759 P1762 P1764 P1767 P1769
P1772 P1774 A/T related sensors, solenoid valves and switches

P1065 ECM power supply

P 1111 P 11 3 6 I n ta k e v a l v e t i m i n g c o n t r o l s o l e n o i d v a l v e

P1122 Electric throttle control function

P1124 P1126 P1128 Electric throttle control actuator

P1140 P1145 Intake valve timing control position sensor

P1217 Engine over temperature (OVERHEAT)

P1805 Brake switch
3

P0011 P0021 Intake valve timing control

P0171 P0172 P0174 P0175 Fuel injection system function

P0300 - P0308 Misfire

P0420 P0430 Three way catalyst function

P0442 P0456 EVAP control system (SMALL LEAK, VERY SMALL LEAK)

P0455 EVAP control system (GROSS LEAK)

P0506 P0507 Idle speed control system

P1121 Electric throttle control actuator

P1148 P1168 Closed loop control

P1211 TCS control unit

P1212 TCS communication line

P1564 ICC steering switch/ASCD steering switch

P1568 ICC command value

P1572 ICC brake switch/ASCD brake switch

P1574 ICC vehicle speed sensor/ASCD vehicle speed sensor

P1780 Shift change signal

P1800 VIAS control solenoid valve
Priority Detected items (DTC)

EC-800
[VK45DE]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Symptom Matrix ChartABS007I2
SYSTEM — BASIC ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM
SYMPTOM
Reference
page
HARD/NO START/RESTART (EXCP. HA)
ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER/POOR ACCELERATION
HIGH IDLE/LOW IDLE
ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING
IDLING VIBRATION
SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE
OVERHEATS/WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
BATTERY DEAD (UNDER CHARGE)
Warranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM HA
Fuel Fuel pump circuit 11232 22 3 2 EC-1358
Fuel pressure regulator system334444444 4 EC-789
Injector circuit 11232 22 2 EC-1351
Evaporative emission system 334444444 4EC-730
Air Positive crankcase ventilation sys-
tem 33 4444444 41
EC-742
Incorrect idle speed adjustment 1 1 1 1 1 EC-769
Electric throttle control actuator 112332222 2 2 EC-1148,
EC-1150
IgnitionIncorrect ignition timing adjustment33111 11 1 EC-769
Ignition circuit 11222 22 2EC-1339
Main power supply and ground circuit 22333 33 23 EC-855
Mass air flow sensor circuit
1
12 2
222 2 EC-893,
EC-902
,
Engine coolant temperature sensor circuit
3 33
EC-914
,
EC-927
Heated oxygen sensor 1 circuit EC-935
,
EC-944
,
EC-956
,
EC-1174
,
EC-1180
Throttle position sensor circuit
22 EC-920
,
EC-1015
,
EC-1225
,
EC-1227
,
EC-1229
,
EC-1316
Accelerator pedal position sensor circuit 3 2 1 EC-1302
,
EC-1309
,
EC-1323
Knock sensor circuit 2 3 EC-1031
Crankshaft position sensor (POS) circuit 2 2EC-1036
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) circuit 3 2EC-1043
Vehicle speed signal circuit 2 3 3 3EC-1123
Power steering pressure sensor circuit 2 3 3EC-1129

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS EC-801
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SYSTEM — ENGINE MECHANICAL & OTHER
ECM 22333333333 EC-1134,
EC-1137
Intake valve timing control solenoid valve cir-
cuit 32 13223 3
EC-1141
PNP switch circuit 3 3 3 3 3 EC-1283
Refrigerant pressure sensor circuit 2 3 3 4EC-1364
Electrical load signal circuit 3EC-1369
Air conditioner circuit223333333 3 2 AT C - 4 0
VIAS control solenoid valve circuit 1 EC-1292
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) 4EC-1211
SYMPTOM
Reference
page
HARD/NO START/RESTART (EXCP. HA)
ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER/POOR ACCELERATION
HIGH IDLE/LOW IDLE
ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING
IDLING VIBRATION
SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE
OVERHEATS/WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
BATTERY DEAD (UNDER CHARGE)
Warranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM HA
SYMPTOM
Reference
page
HARD/NO START/RESTART (EXCP. HA)
ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER/POOR ACCELERATION
HIGH IDLE/LOW IDLE
ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING
IDLING VIBRATION
SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE
OVERHEATS/WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
BATTERY DEAD (UNDER CHARGE)
Warranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM HA
Fuel Fuel tank 5
5 FL-10
Fuel piping 5 5 5 5 5 5
EM-192
Vapor lock —
Valve deposit 5 555 55 5 —
Poor fuel (Heavy weight gaso-
line, Low octane) —

EC-802
[VK45DE]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Air Air duct
55555 5 EM-176
Air cleaner
EM-176
Air leakage from air duct
(Mass air flow sensor — electric
throttle control actuator) 5555 EM-176
Electric throttle control actuator
EM-178
Air leakage from intake manifold/
Collector/Gasket EM-178
Cranking Battery
111111
1 1
SC-4
Generator circuit
SC-23
Starter circuit 3SC-10
Signal plate 6EM-245
PNP switch 4AT- 11 4
Engine Cylinder head
55555 55 5 EM-229
Cylinder head gasket 4 3
Cylinder block
66666 66 6 4
EM-245
Piston
Piston ring
Connecting rod
Bearing
Crankshaft
Va l v e
mecha-
nism Timing chain
55555 55 5 EM-200
Camshaft
EM-212
Intake valve timing controlEM-200
Intake valve
3 EM-200
Exhaust valve
Exhaust Exhaust manifold/Tube/Muffler/ Gasket 55555 55 5 EM-182
,
EX-3
Three way catalyst
Lubrica-
tion Oil pan/Oil strainer/Oil pump/Oil
filter/Oil gallery/Oil cooler 55555 55 5 EM-185
,
LU-31
, LU-
28 , LU-29
Oil level (Low)/Filthy oil LU-25
SYMPTOM
Reference
page
HARD/NO START/RESTART (EXCP. HA)
ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER/POOR ACCELERATION
HIGH IDLE/LOW IDLE
ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING
IDLING VIBRATION
SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE
OVERHEATS/WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
BATTERY DEAD (UNDER CHARGE)
Warranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM HA

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS EC-803
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Radiator/Hose/Radiator filler cap
55555 55 45 CO-41
,
CO-45
Thermostat 5 CO-53
Water pumpCO-51
Water galleryCO-35
Cooling fan
5 CO-49
Coolant level (Low)/Contami-
nated coolant CO-37
IVIS (INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System —
NATS) 11
EC-744 or
BL-213
SYMPTOM
Reference
page
HARD/NO START/RESTART (EXCP. HA)
ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER/POOR ACCELERATION
HIGH IDLE/LOW IDLE
ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING
IDLING VIBRATION
SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE
OVERHEATS/WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
BATTERY DEAD (UNDER CHARGE)
Warranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM HA

EC-832
[VK45DE]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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*: Leaving cooling fan OFF with CONSULT-II while engine is running may cause the engine to overheat.
DTC & SRT CONFIRMATION MODE
SRT STATUS Mode
For details, refer to EC-751, "SYSTEM READINESS TEST (SRT) CODE" .
SRT WORK SUPPORT Mode
This mode enables a technician to drive a vehicle to set the SRT while monitoring the SRT status.
POWER BAL-
ANCE

Engine: After warming up, idle
the engine.

A/C switch OFF

Shift lever: N

Cut off each injector signal one at
a time using CONSULT-II. Engine runs rough or dies.

Harness and connectors

Compression

Fuel injector

Power transistor

Spark plug

Ignition coil
COOLING FAN*

Ignition switch: ON

Turn the cooling fan “HI”, “MID”
and “OFF” using CONSULT-II. Cooling fan moves and stops.

Harness and connectors

Cooling fan motor

IPDM E/R
ENG COOLANT
TEMP

Engine: Return to the original
trouble condition

Change the engine coolant tem-
perature using CONSULT-II. If trouble symptom disappears, see
CHECK ITEM.

Harness and connectors

Engine coolant temperature sen-
sor

Fuel injector
FUEL PUMP
RELAY

Ignition switch: ON (Engine
stopped)

Turn the fuel pump relay ON and
OFF using CONSULT-II and lis-
ten to operating sound. Fuel pump relay makes the operat-
ing sound.
Harness and connectors

Fuel pump relay
VIAS SOL VALVE

Ignition switch: ON

Turn solenoid valve ON and OFF
with CONSULT-II and listen to
operating sound. Solenoid valve makes an operating
sound.
Harness and connectors

Solenoid valve
PURG VOL
CONT/V

Engine: After warming up, run
engine at 1,500 rpm.

Change the EVAP canister purge
volume control solenoid valve
opening percent using CON-
SULT-II. Engine speed changes according to
the opening percent.
Harness and connectors

Solenoid valve
FUEL/T TEMP
SEN

Change the fuel tank temperature using CONSULT-II.
VENT CON-
TROL/V

Ignition switch: ON (Engine
stopped)

Turn solenoid valve ON and OFF
with the CONSULT-II and listen
to operating sound. Solenoid valve makes an operating
sound.
Harness and connectors

Solenoid valve
V/T ASSIGN
ANGLE

Engine: Return to the original
trouble condition

Change intake valve timing using
CONSULT-II. If trouble symptom disappears, see
CHECK ITEM.

Harness and connectors

Intake valve timing control sole-
noid valve
TEST ITEM CONDITION JUDGEMENT CHECK ITEM (REMEDY)

EC-928
[VK45DE]
DTC P0125 ECT SENSOR
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DTC Confirmation ProcedureABS007KH
CAUTION:
Be careful not to overheat engine.
NOTE:
If DTC Confirmation Procedure has been previously conducted, always turn ignition switch OFF and wait at
least 10 seconds before conducting the next test.
WITH CONSULT-II
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Select “DATA MONITOR” mode with CONSULT-II.
3. Check that “COOLAN TEMP/S” is above 10 °C (50 °F).
If it is above 10 °C (50 °F), the test result will be OK.
If it is below 10 °C (50 °F), go to following step.
4. Start engine and run it for 65 minutes at idle speed. If “COOLAN TEMP/S” increases to more than 10 °C (50 °F)
within 65 minutes, stop engine because the test result will
be OK.
5. If DTC is detected, go to EC-928, "
Diagnostic Procedure" .
WITH GST
Follow the procedure “WITH CONSULT-II” above.
Diagnostic ProcedureABS007KI
1. CHECK GROUND CONNECTIONS
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Loosen and retighten three ground screws on the body. Refer to EC-861, "
Ground Inspection" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Repair or replace ground connections.
2. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Refer to EC-929, "
Component Inspection" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Replace engine coolant temperature sensor.
SEF174Y
PBIB2195E

EC-1214
[VK45DE]
DTC P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE
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Cooling Fan Relay Operation
The ECM controls cooling fan relays in the IPDM E/R through CAN communication line.
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Cooling Fan Motor
The cooling fan at each speed when the current flows in the cooling fan motor as follows.
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor ModeABS007SR
Specification data are reference values.
On Board Diagnosis LogicABS007SS
If the cooling fan or another component in the cooling system malfunctions, engine coolant temperature will
rise.
When the engine coolant temperature reaches an abnormally high temperature condition, a malfunction is
indicated.
This self-diagnosis has the one trip detection logic.
CAUTION:
When a malfunction is indicated, be sure to replace the coolant. Refer to CO-37, "
Changing Engine
Coolant" . Also, replace the engine oil. Refer to LU-27, "Changing Engine Oil" .
1. Fill radiator with coolant up to specified level with a filling speed of 2 liters per minute. Be sure to use coolant with the proper mixture ratio. Refer to MA-13, "
Anti-Freeze Coolant Mixture Ratio" .
2. After refilling coolant, run engine to ensure that no water-flow noise is emitted.
Cooling fan speed Cooling fan relay
13
Stop (OFF) OFF OFF
Middle (MID) OFF ON
High (HI) ON ON
Cooling fan speed Cooling fan motor terminals
(+) (-)
Middle 1 3 and 4
2 3 and 4
High 1 and 2 3 and 4
MONITOR ITEM CONDITION SPECIFICATION
COOLING FAN

Engine: After warming up, idle
the engine

Air conditioner switch: OFF Engine coolant temperature is 94
°C
(201 °F) or less OFF
Engine coolant temperature is between
95 °C (203 °F) and 104 °C (219 °F) MID
Engine coolant temperature is 105 °C
(221 °F) or more HI
DTC No. Trouble diagnosis name DTC detecting condition Possible cause
P1217
1217 Engine over tempera-
ture (Overheat)

Cooling fan does not operate properly (Over-
heat).

Cooling fan system does not operate prop-
erly (Overheat).

Engine coolant was not added to the system
using the proper filling method.

Engine coolant is not within the specified
range.

Harness or connectors
(The cooling fan circuit is open or
shorted.)

Cooling fan

Radiator hose

Radiator

Radiator cap

Water pump

Thermostat
For more information, refer to EC-1223,
"Main 13 Causes of Overheating" .

DTC P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE EC-1215
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Overall Function CheckABS007ST
Use this procedure to check the overall function of the cooling fan. During this check, a DTC might not be con-
firmed.
WARNING:
Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could be caused by high pres-
sure fluid escaping from the radiator.
Wrap a thick cloth around cap. Carefully remove the cap by turning it a quarter turn to allow built-up
pressure to escape. Then turn the cap all the way off.
WITH CONSULT-II
1. Check the coolant level in the reservoir tank and radiator. Allow engine to cool before checking coolant level.
If the coolant level in the reservoir tank and/or radiator is below
the proper range, skip the following steps and go to EC-1219,
"Diagnostic Procedure" .
2. Confirm whether customer filled the coolant or not. If customer filled the coolant, skip the following steps and go to EC-1219,
"Diagnostic Procedure" .
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Perform “COOLING FAN” in “ACTIVE TEST” mode with CON- SULT-II.
5. If the results are NG, go to EC-1219, "
Diagnostic Procedure" .
WITH GST
1. Check the coolant level in the reservoir tank and radiator.
Allow engine to cool before checking coolant level.
If the coolant level in the reservoir tank and/or radiator is below
the proper range, skip the following steps and go to EC-1219,
"Diagnostic Procedure" .
2. Confirm whether customer filled the coolant or not. If customer filled the coolant, skip the following steps and go to EC-1219,
"Diagnostic Procedure" .
3. Disconnect engine coolant temperature sensor harness connec- tor.
4. Connect 200 Ω resister to the engine coolant temperature sensor
harness connector.
5. Start engine and make sure that cooling fan operates at middle speed.
Be careful not to overheat engine.
If NG, go to EC-1219, "
Diagnostic Procedure" .
If OK, go to the following step.
6. Turn ignition switch OFF.
7. Disconnect 200 Ω resister from engine coolant temperature sen-
sor harness connector.
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