coolant level INFINITI FX35 2008 Owner's Manual

DTC P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATUREEC-445
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Check the following.
 Harness connectors E29, E121
 Harness for open or short between cooling fan motor-2 and IPDM E/R
>> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
12.CHECK COOLING FAN MOTORS
Refer to EC-446, "
Component Inspection".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 13.
NG >> Replace malfunctioning cooling fan motors.
13.CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Perform EC-139
.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to PG-17.
NG >> Repair or replace harness or connector.
Main 12 Causes of OverheatingINFOID:0000000001326297
*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
.
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-10, "
Anti-Freeze
Coolant Mixture Ratio"
3  Coolant level  Visual Coolant up to MAX level in
reservoir tank and radiator
filler neckCO-10, "Changing Engine
Coolant"
4  Radiator cap  Pressure tester 59 - 98 kPa
(0.6 - 1.0 kg/cm2, 9 - 14
psi) (Limit) CO-14, "
Checking Radia-
tor Cap"
ON*25  Coolant leaks  Visual No leaks
CO-10, "Inspection"
ON*26  Thermostat  Touch the upper and
lower radiator hosesBoth hoses should be hot
CO-27
ON*17  Cooling fan  CONSULT-III Operating See trouble diagnosis for
DTC P1217 (EC-437
).
OFF 8  Combustion gas leak  Color checker chemical tester 4 Gas analyzerNegative —
ON*
39  Coolant temperature gauge  Visual Gauge less than 3/4 when
driving —
 Coolant overflow to res- ervoir tank  Visual No overflow during driving
and idling CO-10, "
Changing Engine
Coolant"
OFF*410  Coolant return from res-
ervoir tank to radiator  Visual Should be initial level in
reservoir tank CO-10, "Changing Engine
Coolant"
OFF 11  Cylinder head  Straight gauge feeler
gauge0.1 mm (0.004 in) Maxi-
mum distortion (warping) EM-101, "Removal and
Installation"
12  Cylinder block and pis-
tons  Visual No scuffing on cylinder
walls or piston EM-122
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ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEMEC-643
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 Sea level
 Flat road
 Ambient air temperature: 20 - 30
°C (68 - 86 °F)
 Diagnosis is performed as quickly as possible under normal conditions. Under different conditions [For example: ambient air temperature other than 20 - 30 °C (68 - 86 °F)], diagno-
sis may also be performed.
Pattern 1:
 The engine is started at the engine coolant temperature of −10 to 35 °C (14 to 95 °F)
(where the voltage between the ECM terminal 73 and ground is 3.0 - 4.3V).
 The engine must be operated at idle speed until the engine coolant temperature is greater than 70 °C
(158 °F) (where the voltage between the ECM te rminal 73 and ground is lower than 1.4V).
 The engine is started at the fuel tank temperature of warmer than 0 °C (32 °F) (where the voltage
between the ECM terminal 107 and ground is less than 4.1V).
Pattern 2:
 When steady-state driving is performed again even afte r it is interrupted, each diagnosis can be conducted.
In this case, the time required for diagnosis may be extended.
Pattern 3:
 Operate vehicle following the driving pattern shown in the figure.
 Release the accelerator pedal during decelerating vehicle speed from 90 km/h (56 MPH) to 0 km/h (0 MPH).
Pattern 4:
 The accelerator pedal must be held very steady during steady- state driving.
 If the accelerator pedal is moved, the test must be conducted all over again.
*1: Depress the accelerator pedal until vehicle speed is 90 km/h (56
MPH), then release the accelerator pedal and keep it released for
more than 10 seconds. Depress the accelerator pedal until vehicle
speed is 90 km/h (56 MPH) again.
*2: Checking the vehicle speed with GST is advised.
Suggested Transmi ssion Gear Position
Set the selector lever in the D positi on with the overdrive switch turned ON.
TEST VALUE AND TEST LIMIT
The following is the information specified in Service $06 of SAE J1979.
The test value is a parameter used to determine whether a system/circuit diagnostic test is OK or NG while
being monitored by the ECM during self-diagnosis. The test limit is a reference value which is specified as the
maximum or minimum value and is compared with the test value being monitored.
These data (test value and test limit) are specified by On Board Monitor ID(OBDMID), Test ID (TID), Unit and
Scaling ID and can be displayed on the GST screen.
The items of the test value and test limit will be disp layed with GST screen which items are provided by the
ECM. (eg., if the bank 2 is not applied on this v ehicle, only the items of the bank 1 is displayed)
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSISEC-671
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Fail-Safe ChartINFOID:0000000001326525
When the DTC listed below is detected, the EC
M enters fail-safe mode and the MIL lights up.
Priority Detected items (DTC)
1  U1000 U1001 CAN communication line  U1010 CAN communication
 P0101 P0102 P0103 Mass air flow sensor
 P0112 P0113 P0127 Intake air temperature sensor
 P0117 P0118 P0125 Engine coolant temperature sensor
 P0122 P0123 P0222 P0223 P1225 P1226 P2135 Throttle position sensor
 P0128 Thermostat function
 P0181 P0182 P0183 Fuel tank temperature sensor
 P0327 P0328 P0332 P0333 Knock sensor
 P0335 Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
 P0340 Camshaft posi tion sensor (PHASE)
 P0460 P0461 P0462 P0463 Fuel level sensor
 P0500 Vehicle speed sensor
 P0605 ECM
 P0643 Sensor power supply
 P0700 TCM
 P0705 Park/neutral position (PNP) switch
 P0850 Park/neutral position (PNP) switch
 P1610 - P1615 NATS
 P2122 P2123 P2127 P2128 P2138 Accelerator pedal position sensor
2  P0031 P0032 P0051 P0052 Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 heater  P0037 P0038 P0057 P0058 Heated oxygen sensor 2 heater
 P0075 P0081 Intake valve timing control solenoid valve
 P0130 P0131 P0132 P0133 P0150 P0151 P0152 P0153 P2A00 P2A03 Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1
 P0137 P0138 P0139 P0157 P0158 P0159 Heated oxygen sensor 2
 P0441 EVAP control system purge flow monitoring
 P0443 P0444 P0445 EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve
 P0447 P0448 EVAP canister vent control valve
 P0451 P0452 P0453 EVAP control system pressure sensor
 P0550 Power steering pressure sensor
 P0603 ECM power supply
 P0710 P0717 P0720 P0731 P0732 P0733 P0734 P0735 P0740 P0744 P0745 P1730 P1752 P1757 P1762 P1767
P1772 P1774 A/T related sensors, solenoid valves and switches
 P1140 P1145 Intake valve timing control position sensor
 P1217 Engine over temperature (OVERHEAT)
 P1805 Brake switch
 P2100 P2103 Throttle control motor relay
 P2101 Electric throttle control function
 P2118 Throttle control motor
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 co ntrol system (SMALL LEAK, VERY SMALL LEAK)
 P0455 EVAP control system (GROSS LEAK)
 P0506 P0507 Idle speed control system
 P1148 P1168 Closed loop control
 P1211 TCS control unit
 P1212 TCS communication line
 P1421 Cold start control
 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
 P1715 Turbine revolution sensor
 P1800 VIAS control solenoid valve
 P2119 Electric throttle control actuator
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EC-676
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.Exhaust Exhaust manifold/Tube/Muffler/
Gasket 55555 55 5 EM-179
,
EX-3
Three way catalyst
Lubrica-
tion Oil pan/Oil strainer/Oil pump/Oil
filter/Oil gallery/Oil cooler
55555 55 5 EM-183
,
LU-29
, LU-
26, LU-27
Oil level (Low)/Filthy oil LU-23
Cooling
Radiator/Hose/Radiator filler cap
55555 55 45 CO-40,
CO-44
Thermostat 5 CO-52
Water pumpCO-50
Water galleryCO-36
Cooling fan
5CO-48
Coolant level (Low)/Contaminat-
ed coolant
CO-37
IVIS (INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System —
NATS)11 EC-631 or
BL-185
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
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EC-696
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
ItemDIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE
WORK
SUPPORT SELF-DIAGNOSTIC
RESULTS DATA
MONI-
TOR ACTIVE
TEST DTC & SRT
CONFIRMATION
DTC*1 FREEZE
FRAME
DATA*2 SRT STA-
TUS 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 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) switch ××
St op la mp sw i tc h ××
Power steering pressure sensor ××
Battery voltage ×
Load signal ×
Snow mode switch ×
Intake valve timing control position
sensor ××
Fuel level sensor ××
ICC steering switch ××
ASCD steering switch ××
ICC brake switch ××
ASCD brake switch ××
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DTC P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATUREEC-1031
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COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Cooling Fan Motor
The cooling fan at each speed when the current
flows in the cooling fan motor as follows.
CONSULT-III Reference Value in Data Monitor ModeINFOID:0000000001326897
Specification data are reference values.
On Board Diagnosis LogicINFOID:0000000001326898
If the cooling fan or another component in the cooling system malfunctions, engine coolant temperature will
rise.
When the engine coolant temperature reaches an abnorma lly high temperature condition, a malfunction is
indicated.
This self-diagnosis has the on e trip detection logic.
CAUTION:
When a malfunction is in dicated, be sure to replace the coolant. Refer to CO-37, "
Changing Engine
Coolant". Also, replace the engine oil. Refer to LU-24, "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-10, "
Anti-Freeze Coolant Mixture Ratio".
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 (MID) 1 3 and 4
2 3 and 4
High (HI) 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 proper- ly (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 short-
ed.)
 IPDM E/R
 Cooling fan
 Radiator hose
Radiator
Radiator cap
 Water pump
Thermostat
 Water control valve
For more informat ion, refer to EC-1039,
"Main 13 Causes of Overheating".
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EC-1032
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DTC P1217 ENGINE
OVER TEMPERATURE
2. After refilling coolant, run engine to en sure that no water-flow noise is emitted.
Overall Function CheckINFOID:0000000001326899
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-III
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-1035,
"Diagnosis Procedure".
2. Confirm whether customer filled the coolant or not. If customer
filled the coolant, skip the following steps and go to EC-1035,
"Diagnosis Procedure".
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Perform “COOLING FAN” in “ACTIVE TEST” mode with CON- SULT-III.
5. If the results are NG, go to EC-1035, "
Diagnosis 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-1035,
"Diagnosis Procedure".
2. Confirm whether customer filled the coolant or not. If customer
filled the coolant, skip the following steps and go to EC-1035,
"Diagnosis 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-1035, "
Diagnosis 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.
8. Connect 150 Ω resistor to engine coolant temperature sensor
harness connector.
SEF621W
SEF621W
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DTC P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATUREEC-1039
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2. Disconnect cooling fan motor harness connector.
3. Check harness continuity between cooling fan motor terminal 1
and IPDM E/R terminal 11.
Refer to wiring diagram.
4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
2.CHECK COOLING FAN MOTOR
Refer to EC-1040, "
Component Inspection".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Replace cooling fan motor.
3.CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Perform EC-717
.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to PG-17.
NG >> Repair or replace harness connectors.
Main 13 Causes of OverheatingINFOID:0000000001326902
Continuity should exist.
PBIB1493E
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-10
3  Coolant level  Visual Coolant up to MAX level in
reservoir tank and radiator
filler neckCO-37
4  Radiator cap  Pressure tester 59 - 98 kPa
(0.6 - 1.0 kg/cm2, 9 - 14
psi) (Limit) CO-42
ON*25  Coolant leaks  Visual No leaks
CO-37
ON*26  Thermostat  Touch the upper and
lower radiator hosesBoth hoses should be hot
CO-52
ON*17  Cooling fan  CONSULT-III Operating See trouble diagnosis for
DTC P1217 (EC-1030
).
OFF 8  Combustion gas leak  Color checker chemical tester 4 Gas analyzerNegative —
ON*
39  Coolant temperature gauge  Visual Gauge less than 3/4 when
driving —
 Coolant overflow to res- ervoir tank  Visual No overflow during driving
and idling CO-37
OFF*410  Coolant return from res-
ervoir tank to radiator  Visual Should be initial level in
reservoir tank CO-37
OFF 11  Water control valve  Remove and inspect
the valveWithin the specified value
CO-52
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EM-62
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FRONT TIMING CHAIN CASE
e. Tighten mounting bolts in numerical order as shown in the fig-
ure.
9. Install crankshaft pulley as follows:
a. Fix crankshaft using the ring gear stopper [SST: KV10117700 (J44716)].
b. Install crankshaft pulley, taking care not to damage front oil seal.  When press-fitting crankshaft pulley with plastic hamme r, tap on its center portion (not circumference).
c. Tighten crankshaft pulley bolt.
d. Put a paint mark on crankshaft pulley aligning with angle mark on crankshaft pulley bolt.
e. Further tighten by 90 degrees. (Angle tightening)  Check the tightening angle by referencing to the notches. The
angle between two notches is 90 degrees.
10. Rotate crankshaft pulley in normal direction (clock wise when viewed from front) to confirm it turns
smoothly.
11. For the following operations, perform steps in the reverse order of removal. NOTE:
If hydraulic pressure inside chain tensioner drops after removal/installation, slack in the guide may gener-
ate a pounding noise during and just after engine start. However, this is normal. Noise will stop after
hydraulic pressure rises.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Inspection for Leaks
The followings are procedures for checking fluids leak, lubricates leak. Before starting engine, check oil/fluid levels incl uding engine coolant and engine oil. If less than required
quantity, fill to the specified level. Refer to GI-44, "
Recommended Chemical Product and Sealant".
 Use procedure below to check for fuel leakage.
- Turn ignition switch “ON” (with engine stopped). With fuel pressure applied to fuel piping, check for fuel leak-
age at connection points.
- Start engine. With engine speed increased, che ck again for fuel leakage at connection points.
 Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration.
NOTE:
If hydraulic pressure inside chain tensioner drops af ter removal/installation, slack in guide may generate a
pounding noise during and just after the engine start. However, this does not indicate an unusualness. Noise
will stop after hydraulic pressure rises.
 Warm up engine thoroughly to make sure there is no leakage of fuel, or any oil/fluids including engine oil and engine coolant.
 Bleed air from lines and hoses of applic able lines, such as in cooling system.
PBIC0918E
: 44.1 N·m (4.5 kg-m, 33 ft-lb)
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FRONT TIMING CHAIN CASEEM-63
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 After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to the
specified level, if necessary.
Summary of the inspection items:
*: Transmission/transaxle/CVT fluid. power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc. Items Before starting engine Engine running After engine stopped
Engine coolant Level Leakage Level
Engine oil Level Leakage Level
Other oils and fluid* Level Leakage Level
Fuel Leakage Leakage Leakage
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