INFINITI FX35 2005 Service Manual

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Trouble Diagnosis with Battery/Starting/Charging System Tester (Charging)AKS0079K
NOTE:
To ensure a complete and thorough diagnosis, the battery, starter and alternator test segments must be done
as a set from start to finish.
Before starting, perform the preliminary inspection. Refer to SC-29, "
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION" .
1. Turn off all loads on the vehicle electrical system.
2. Perform battery and starting system test with Battery/Starting/ Charging system tester.
3. Press “ENTER” to begin the charging system test.
4. Start engine.
5. Press “ENTER” until “LOADS OFF REV ENGINE 5 SEC” is dis- played.
6. Raise and hold the engine speed at 1,500 to 2,000 rpm for about 5 seconds, then return the engine to idle.
Once the increase in engine rpm is detected, press “ENTER” to
continue.
NOTE:

If after 30 seconds an increase in engine idle speed is not
detected, “RPM NOT DETECTED” will display.

Some engines may have a higher idle initially after starting,
particularly when the engine is cold. The tester may detect
this without any other action being taken. If this occurs, con-
tinue on with the testing process. The final results will not be affected.
7. The tester now checks the engine at idle and performs the “DIODE/RIPPLE” check.
8. When complete, the tester will prompt you to turn on the follow- ing electrical loads.

Heater fan set to highest speed. Do not run the A/C or wind-
shield defroster.

Headlamp high beam

Rear window defogger
NOTE:
Do not run the windshield wipers or any other cyclical loads.
9. Press “ENTER” to continue.
SEL417X
SEL418X
SEL419X
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10. Raise and hold the engine speed at 1,500 to 2,000 rpm for about
5 seconds, then return the engine to idle. Once the increase in
engine rpm is detected, press “ENTER” to continue.
NOTE:
If after 30 seconds an increase in engine idle speed is not
detected, “RPM NOT DETECTED” will be displayed. Press
“ENTER” to restart the test.
11. Diagnostic result is displayed on the tester. Refer to SC-27,
"DIAGNOSTIC RESULT ITEM CHART" .
12. Press “ENTER” then test output code is displayed. Record the test output code on the repair order.
13. Toggle back to the “DIAGNOSTIC SCREEN” for test results.
DIAGNOSTIC RESULT ITEM CHART
SEL421X
SEL422X
SEL577X
Diagnostic item Service procedure
CHARGING SYSTEM NORMAL Charging system is normal and will also show “DIODE RIPPLE” test result.
NO CHARGING VOLTAGE Go to SC-28, "
WORK FLOW" .
LOW CHARGING VOLTAGE
HIGH CHARGING VOLTAGE
DIODE RIPPLE NORMAL Diode ripple is OK and will also show “CHARGING VOLTAGE” test result.
EXCESS RIPPLE DETECTED Replace the alternator. Perform “DIODE RIPPLE” test again using Battery/Starting/Charging
system tester to confirm repair.
DIODE RIPPLE NOT DETECTED Go to SC-28, "
WORK FLOW" .

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WORK FLOW
*1SC-30, "Check “L” Terminal Circuit
(Open)"
*2SC-31, "Check “L” Terminal Circuit
(Short)"
*3SC-31, "Check “S” Terminal Circuit"
*4SC-32, "Check “B” Terminal Circuit"*5SC-34, "Alternator Pulley Inspec-
tion" (VK45DE)
SC-35, "
Alternator Pulley Inspec-
tion" (VQ35DE)
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PRELIMINARY INSPECTION
1. CHECK BATTERY TERMINALS CONNECTION
Check if battery terminals are clean and tight.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Repair battery terminals connection.
2. CHECK FUSE AND FUSIBLE LINK
Check for blown alternator and combination meter fuses.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> If fuse is blown, be sure eliminate cause of malfunction before installing new fuse.
3. CHECK “E” TERMINAL CONNECTION
Check if “E” terminal is clean and tight.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Repair “E” terminal connection.
4. CHECK ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT TENSION
Check alternator drive belt tension. Refer to EM-173, "
Checking Drive Belts" (VK45DE) or EM-15, "Checking
Drive Belts" (VQ35DE).
OK or NG
OK >> INSPECTION END
NG >> Repair as needed.
Unit Power source (Power supply terminals) Fuse No.
Alternator Battery (“S” terminal) 33
Combination meter Ignition switch ON (“L” terminal) 14

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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 1
Check “L” Terminal Circuit (Open)
1. CHECK “L” TERMINAL CONNECTION
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check 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 (OPEN)
1. Disconnect alternator connector.
2. Apply ground to alternator harness connector E311 (VK45DE) or F26 (VQ35DE) terminal 3 (OR) with the ignition switch in the ON
position.
OK or NG
OK >> Go to SC-28, "WORK FLOW" .
NG >> Check the following.

Charge warning lamp (combination meter)

Harness for open between combination meter and fuse

Harness for open between combination meter and alternator
3 (OR) – Ground : Charge warning lamp should
light up.
SKIB0599E

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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 2
Check “L” Terminal Circuit (Short)
1. CHECK “L” TERMINAL CIRCUIT (SHORT)
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect alternator connector.
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
Charge warning lamp should light up?
YES >> Check the following.

Harness for short between combination meter and alternator

Charge warning lamp (Combination meter)
NO >> Go to SC-28, "
WORK FLOW" .
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 3
Check “S” Terminal Circuit
1. CHECK “S” TERMINAL CONNECTION
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check 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
1. Disconnect alternator connector.
2. Check voltage between alternator harness connector E311 (VK45DE) or F26 (VQ35DE) terminal 4 (LG) and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> Go to SC-28, "WORK FLOW" .
NG >> Harness for open between alternator and fuse. 4 (LG) – Ground : Battery voltage
SKIB0532E

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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 4
Check “B” Terminal Circuit
1. CHECK “B” TERMINAL CONNECTION
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check if “B” terminal is clean and tight.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Repair “B” terminal connection. Confirm repair by performing complete Battery/Starting/Charging system test.
2. CHECK ALTERNATOR “B” TERMINAL CIRCUIT
Check voltage between alternator “B” terminal E307 terminal 1 (B/R)
and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Check the following.

Harness for open between alternator and fusible link
(VK45DE and VQ35DE AWD)

Harness for open between alternator and battery
(VQ35DE 2WD)
3. CHECK “B” TERMINAL CONNECTION (VOLTAGE DROP TEST)
1. Start engine.
2. When engine running at idle and warm, check voltage between alternator “B” terminal E307 terminal 1 (B/R) and battery positive
terminal.
OK or NG
OK >> Go to SC-28, "WORK FLOW" .
NG >> Check harness between battery and alternator for poor continuity.
1 (B/R) – Ground : Battery voltage
PKIA2944E
1 (B/R) – Battery positive terminal : Less than 0.2 V
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Removal and Installation AKS00AV7
VK45DE ENGINE MODELS
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
2. Remove engine front undercover, using power tools.
3. Remove radiator shroud (lower). Refer to CO-41, "
RADIATOR" .
4. Remove alternator, water pump and A/C compressor belt. Refer to EM-173, "
Removal and Installation" .
5. Remove alternator mounting bolts, using power tools.
6. Disconnect alternator connector.
7. Remove “B” terminal nut.
8. Remove alternator ground harness mounting bolt.
9. Remove alternator assembly downward from the vehicle.
1. Alternator ground harness mounting bolt 2. B terminal nut 3. B terminal harness
4. Alternator Nut 5. Alternator bracket 6. Alternator connector
7. Alternator 8. Alternator mounting bolt 9. Alternator stay
10. Alternator mounting bolt 11. Alternator stay mounting bolt 12. Alternator ground harness : N·m (kg-m, in-lb) : N·m (kg-m, ft-lb) : Engine front
SKIB7209E
PKIA2954E
PKIA2820E

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Alternator Pulley Inspection
Perform the following.

Make sure that alternator pulley does not rattle.

Make sure that alternator pulley nut is tight.
Installation
Installation is the reverse order of removal.

Install alternator, and check tension of belt. Refer to EM-173, "Checking Drive Belts" .
CAUTION:
Be sure to tighten “B” terminal nut carefully.
VQ35DE ENGINE MODELS
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
2. Remove engine front undercover, using power tools.
3. Remove alternator and power steering oil pump belt. Refer to EM-16, "
Removal and Installation" .
4. Disconnect alternator connector.
5. Remove “B” terminal nut.
6. Remove harness clip and water hose bracket from alternator. Alternator pulley nut:
: 73.5 N·m (7.5 kg-m, 54 ft-lb)
1. B terminal nut 2. B terminal harness 3. Alternator connector
4. Alternator mounting bolt 5. Alternator stay mounting bolt 6. Alternator stay
7. Alternator
: N·m (kg-m, ft-lb) : Engine front
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7. Remove oil pressure switch harness clip from alternator stay.
(2WD)
8. Disconnect oil pressure switch connector. (2WD)
9. Remove alternator stay mounting bolts and alternator stay, using power tools.
10. Remove alternator mounting bolt, using power tools.
11. Remove alternator assembly downward from the vehicle.
Alternator Pulley Inspection
Perform the following.

Make sure that alternator pulley does not rattle.

Make sure that alternator pulley nut is tight.
Installation
Installation is the reverse order of removal.

Install alternator, and check tension of belt. Refer to EM-15, "Checking Drive Belts" .
CAUTION:
Be sure to tighten “B” terminal nut carefully.
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Alternator pulley nut:
: 118 N·m (12.0 kg-m, 87 ft-lb)