INFINITI FX35 2006 Service Manual

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CHECKING ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
WARNING:
Never allow battery fluid to come in contact with skin, eyes, fabrics, or painted surfaces. After touch-
ing a battery, never touch or rub your eyes until you have thoroughly washed your hands. If acid con-
tacts eyes, skin or clothing, immediately flush with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention.

Remove the cell plug using a suitable tool.

Add distilled water up to the MAX level.
Sulphation
A battery will be completely discharged if it is left unattended
for a long time and the specific gravity will become less than
1.100. This may result in sulphation on the cell plates.
To determine if a battery has been “sulphated”, note its voltage
and current when charging it. As shown in the figure, less cur-
rent and higher voltage are observed in the initial stage of
charging sulphated batteries.
A sulphated battery may sometimes be brought back into ser-
vice by means of a long, slow charge, 12 hours or more, fol-
lowed by a battery capacity test.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY CHECK
1. Read hydrometer and thermometer indications at eye level.
2. Use the chart below to correct your hydrometer reading accord- ing to electrolyte temperature.
Hydrometer Temperature Correction
MEL043F
PKIA2353E
MEL042FA
Battery electrolyte temperature °C ( °F) Add to specific gravity reading
71 (160) 0.032
66 (150) 0.028
60 (140) 0.024
54 (130) 0.020
49 (120) 0.016 43 (110) 0.012
38 (100) 0.008 32 (90) 0.004
27 (80) 0
21 (70) −0.004

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CHARGING THE BATTERY
CAUTION:

Never “quick charge” a fully discharged battery.

Keep the battery away from open flame while it is being charged.

When connecting the charger, connect the leads first, then turn on the charger. Never turn on the
charger first, as this may cause a spark.

If battery electrolyte temperature rises above 55 °C (131 °F), stop charging. Always charge battery
at a temperature below 55 °C (131 °F).
Charging Rates
Never charge at more than 50 ampere rate.
NOTE:
The ammeter reading on your battery charger will automatically decrease as the battery charges. This indi-
cates that the voltage of the battery is increasing normally as the state of charge improves. The charging amps
indicated above refer to initial charge rate.

If, after charging, the specific gravity of any two cells varies more than 0.050, the battery should be
replaced.
16 (60) −0.008
10 (50) −0.012
4 (40) −0.016
− 1 (30) −0.020
− 7 (20) −0.024
− 12 (10) −0.028
− 18 (0) −0.032
Corrected specific gravity Approximate charge condition 1.260 - 1.280 Fully charged
1.230 - 1.250 3/4 charged
1.200 - 1.220 1/2 charged
1.170 - 1.190 1/4 charged
1.140 - 1.160 Almost discharged 1.110 - 1.130 Completely discharged
Battery electrolyte temperature
°C ( °F) Add to specific gravity reading
Amps Time
50 1 hour
25 2 hours
10 5 hours 5 10 hours

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Trouble Diagnoses with Battery Service CenterNKS0056Q
For battery testing, use Battery Service Center (J-48087). For details and operating instructions, refer to Tech-
nical Service Bulletin and/or Battery Service Center User Guide.
Removal and Installation NKS002UP
REMOVAL
1. Remove hoodledge cover (right).
2. Disconnect both battery cables from terminals. CAUTION:
When disconnecting, disconnect the battery cable from the
negative terminal first.
3. Remove battery fix frame mounting nuts and battery fix frame.
4. Remove relay box from bracket.
5. Remove battery.
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
When connecting, connect the battery cable to the positive terminal first.
PKIA2805E
PKIA2806E
Battery fix frame mounting nut
: 3.9 N·m (0.4 kg-m, 35 in-lb)
Battery terminal nut
: 5.4 N·m (0.55 kg-m, 48 in-lb)

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STARTING SYSTEM
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STARTING SYSTEMPFP:23300
System Description NKS002UQ
Power is supplied at all times

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

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 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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Wiring Diagram — START —NKS002UR
VK45DE ENGINE MODELS
TKWM1275E

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STARTING SYSTEM
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VQ35DE ENGINE MODELS
TKWM1276E

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Trouble Diagnosis with Starting/Charging System Tester (Starting)NKS002US
For starting system testing, use Starting/Charging System Tester (J-44373). For details and operating instruc-
tions, refer to Technical Service Bulletin.
SKIB1369E

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STARTING SYSTEM
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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 connection is clean and tight.
5. Check voltage between starter motor “B” terminal E313 terminal 2 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Check harness between battery and starter motor for open circuit.
2. CHECK BATTERY CABLE CONNECTION (VOLTAGE DROP TEST)
Check voltage between starter motor “B” terminal E313 terminal 2
and battery positive terminal.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Check harness between battery and 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.
OK or NG
OK >> “B” terminal circuit is OK. Further inspection necessary. Refer to SC-11, "
Trouble Diagnosis with Starting/Charg-
ing System Tester (Starting)" .
NG >> Check starter motor case and ground for poor continuity.
*1 For battery testing, use Battery Ser-
vice Center (J-48087). For details
and operating instructions, refer to
Technical Service Bulletin and/or
Battery Service Center User Guide. *2
SC-13, "MINIMUM SPECIFICATION
OF CRANKING VOLTAGE REFER-
ENCING COOLANT TEMPERA-
TURE"
*3SC-12, "Check “B” Terminal Circuit"
*4SC-13, "Check “S” Connector Cir-
cuit"
2 – Ground : Battery voltage
PKIB8793E
2 – Battery positive terminal
When ignition switch is in START
position : Less than 0.5 V
PKIB8794E
Starter motor case – Battery negative terminal
When ignition switch is in
START position : Less than 0.2 V
PKIB8795E

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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 2
Check “S” Connector Circuit
1. CHECK POWER SUPPLY FOR STARTER MOTOR “S” 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. Disconnect starter motor connector.
5. Check voltage between starter motor harness connector E312 (VK45DE) or F33 (VQ35DE) terminal 1 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> “S” connector circuit is OK. Further inspection neces- sary. Refer to SC-11, "
Trouble Diagnosis with Starting/
Charging System Tester (Starting)" .
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)

Harness for open or short
MINIMUM SPECIFICATION OF CRANKING VOLTAGE REFERENCING COOLANT TEMPERA-
TURE
1 – Ground
When ignition switch is in
START position : Battery voltage
PKIB8796E
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

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Removal and Installation NKS002UT
VK45DE ENGINE MODELS
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
2. Remove engine front and rear undercover, using power tools.
3. Disconnect “S” connector.
4. Remove “B” terminal nut.
5. Remove starter motor mounting bolts.
6. Loosen A/T fluid cooler tube clip bolts. Refer to AT- 2 6 6 ,
"TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY" .
7. Remove starter motor downward from the vehicle.
Installation
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Be sure to tighten “B” terminal nut carefully.
1. Starter motor 2. Starter motor mounting bolt 3. B terminal harness
4. B terminal nut 5. S connector 6. Cylinder block
: N·m (kg-m, ft-lb) : Engine front
SKIB7206E
PKIA2810E