VDC INFINITI M35 2006 Factory Service Manual

STC-16
[RAS]
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Revision: 2006 January2006 M35/M45
SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONPFP:00000
ComponentsNGS000E8
RAS (Rear Active Steer) FunctionNGS000E9
A. RAS control unit B. Model following control C. Target vehicle dynamics model
D. Rear wheel steering angle com-
mand value operationE. Rear wheel steering angle servo F. Vehicle speed signal (CAN)
G. Steering angle signal (CAN) H. Vehicle speed sensor I. Steering angle sensor
J. RAS actuator assembly
SGIA1241E
Part name Function
RAS control unit
Calculate the vehicle speed signal from CAN communication and the signals from steering
angle sensor and rear wheel steering angle sensor by a computer, and then control the rear
wheel steering angle.
Fail-safe function is activated when the electrical system is malfunctioning. The output signal
to the actuator is turned OFF during this mode. At that time, the RAS warning lamp illumi-
nates and indicates the system is malfunctioning.
It performs the communication control function with other control units via CAN communica-
tion.
This enables system diagnosis with CONSULT-II.
RAS actuatorThe efficiency of the rear wheel steer improves by locating the electric motor actuator into the
lower link of rear suspension.
Steering angle sensor
Measure the steering angle and send it to RAS control unit via CAN communication.
It is shared with the steering angle sensor for VDC.
Rear wheel steering angle sensor
It sends the rear wheel steering angle status to RAS control unit. The accuracy of rear wheel
steer improves by comparing the vehicle speed signal from CAN communication with the
rear wheel steering angle target value calculated from the wheel angle sensor signal, and it
controls them.
There are 2 types of rear wheel steering angle sensors (main/sub). If one of them is malfunc-
tioning, the other operates the fail-safe mode and stops the control.
RAS warning lamp
It turns on when the fail-safe function is operated and indicates that a RAS control malfunc-
tion has occurred.
It turns on when ignition switch turns on and turns off after the engine is started.
It indicates the suspect system by blinking when performing the self-diagnosis (without CON-
SULT-II).

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
STC-29
[RAS]
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How to Erase Self-Diagnostic Results
1. Perform applicable inspection of malfunctioning item and then repair or replace.
2. Start engine, and touch “START (NISSAN BASED VHCL)” “RAS/HICAS” “SELF-DIAG RESULTS” and
“ERASE” in this order to erase the diagnostic memory.
CAUTION:
If memory cannot be erased, repeat step 1, 2.
3. Perform self-diagnosis again, and make sure that DTC memory is erased.
C1912 MOTOR_VOLTAGE [BAD_OBSTRCT] (ꞏ b)The motor power supply voltage is
inputting for some time with motor
power supply OFF by RAS control
unit.STC-35
C1913 MOTOR_OUTPUT [ABNORMAL_SIG] (ꞏ a)When the motor current value is
10A or more, actual output is
excessively low and the condition
continues for some time.STC-37
C1902 MOTOR_OUTPUT [REV_CURRENT] (ꞏ c)The current flows in the opposite
direction when the motor current is
output. STC-37
C1903 MOTOR_OUTPUT [NO_CURRENT] (ꞏ d)The current flows when the motor
current is not output. STC-37
C1904 MOTOR_OUTPUT [OVERCURRENT] (ꞏ e)The excessive high current flows
when the motor current is output.STC-37
C1910 MOTOR_OUTPUT [MOTOR_LOCK] (ꞏ b)When 17 A or more current flows to
the motor, the rear wheel steering
angle sensor signal does not
change for some time.STC-37
C1919 VEHICLE_SPEED_SEN [NO_SIGNAL]No vehicle speed signal is input for
some time.STC-38
C1900
CONTROL_UNIT [ABNORMAL1 - 9] Control unit malfunctionSTC-35
C1901
C1905
C1906
C1907
C1908
C1909
C1922
C1928
C1920 STEERING_ANGLE_SEN [NO_SIGNAL]No steering angle signal is input for
some time.STC-38
C1926 STEERING_ANGLE_SEN
An unexpected signal is input.
Steering angle sensor outputs the
malfunction signal.STC-38
C1929 VDCABS actuator and electric unit (con-
trol unit) outputs the malfunction
signal.STC-42
U1000 CAN COMM CIRCUITWhen a control unit (except for
RAS) is not transmitting or receiving
CAN communication signal 2 sec-
onds or less.STC-43
U1010 CONTROL_UNIT [CAN]When detected error during the ini-
tial diagnosis of CAN controller of
each control unit.STC-43
DTC code Diagnostic item Diagnostic item is detected when... Check items

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
STC-31
[RAS]
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Diagnosis Procedure with Self-Diagnosis Function (Without CONSULT- I I )NGS000EL
DESCRIPTION
If a malfunction is detected in the system, the RAS warning lamp turns on and indicates the malfunction. At
that time, fail-safe activates, and then stops the function.
SELF-DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE
1. Start engine.
2. Turn steering wheel left and right at 20
or more and 5 times or more within 10 seconds. And then depress
the service brake 5 times or more.
3. RAS warning lamp blinks (displays normal/malfunction).
SELF-DIAGNOSIS DISPLAY
RAS warning lamp blinks and displays the self-diagnostic results.
Only DTCs are displayed as the pattern shown in the figure, and
then repeat the display.
If all items are normal, RAS warning lamp blinks at 4 Hz cycle.
SELF-DIAGNOSIS DISPLAY ITEMS
HOW TO ERASE SELF-DIAGNOSIS
If there is the history data for when the fail-safe has activated in the past, erase the memory with CONSULT-II.
Refer to STC-29, "
How to Erase Self-Diagnostic Results" .
CAN CommunicationNGS000EM
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
CAN (Controller Area Network) is a serial communication line for real time application. It is an on-vehicle mul-
tiplex communication line with high data communication speed and excellent error detection ability. Many elec-
tronic control units are equipped onto a vehicle, and each control unit shares information and links with other
control units during operation (not independent). In CAN communication, control units are connected with 2
communication lines (CAN H line, CAN L line) allowing a high rate of information transmission with less wiring.
Each control unit transmits/receives data but selectively reads required data only. Refer to LAN-34, "
CAN
Communication Unit" .
SGIA1243E
DTC (warning lamp blinks) Diagnosis item Inspection item
11 RAS control unitSTC-35, "
Inspection 1: RAS Control Unit Malfunction"
12 Motor power supplySTC-35, "Inspection 2: Motor Power Supply System"
13 Motor outputSTC-37, "Inspection 3: RAS Motor Output Malfunction"
21 Vehicle speed signalSTC-38, "Inspection 4: Vehicle Speed Signal"
22 Steering angle signalSTC-38, "Inspection 5: Steering Angle Signal Malfunction"
24 Rear wheel steering angle (main)STC-40, "Inspection 6: Rear Main Signal and Rear Sub Signal
Malfunction"
25 Rear wheel steering angle (sub)STC-40, "Inspection 6: Rear Main Signal and Rear Sub Signal
Malfunction"
26 VDCSTC-42, "Inspection 7: VDC Malfunction"
33 Engine speed signalSTC-43, "Inspection 8: Engine Speed Signal Malfunction"

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
STC-33
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3. CHECK RAS CONTROL UNIT POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
Turn ignition switch ON, and then check voltage between RAS con-
trol unit harness connector B127 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> Power supply and ground circuit are normal.
NG >> Power supply circuit open or shorted. Repair or replace
any inoperative parts.
Trouble Diagnosis ChartNGS000EP
SELF-DIAGNOSIS
Terminal 27 – Ground : Battery voltage (Approx. 12 V)
SGIA1245E
Item
Reference Self-diagnosis function CONSULT-II
DTC
(warning
lamp blinks)Diagnosis item Diagnosis item
11 Control unit CONTROL_UNIT [ABNORMAL 1 - 9]STC-35
12 Motor power supplyMOTOR_VOLTAGE [LOW_VOLTAGE] (ꞏ a)
STC-35MOTOR_VOLTAGE [BAD_OBSTRCT] (ꞏ b)
13 Motor outputMOTOR_OUTPUT [ABNORMAL_SIG] (ꞏ a)
STC-37
MOTOR_OUTPUT [REV_CURRENT] (ꞏ c)
MOTOR_OUTPUT [NO_CURRENT] (ꞏ d)
MOTOR_OUTPUT [OVERCURRENT] (ꞏ e)
MOTOR_OUTPUT [MOTOR_LOCK] (ꞏ b)
21 Vehicle speed signal VEHICLE_SPEED_SEN [NO_SIGNAL]STC-38
22 Steering angle signalSTEERING_ANGLE_SEN [NO_CHANGE] (ꞏ a)
STC-38STEERING_ANGLE_SEN [NO_NEUT_STATE] (ꞏ b)
STEERING_ANGLE_SEN [NO_SIGNAL]
STEERING_ANGLE_SEN
24 Rear wheel steering angle (main)RR_ST_ANGLE_SENSOR [MAIN_SIGNAL] (ꞏ a)
STC-40
RR_ST_ANGLE_SENSOR [ABNORMAL_VOL] (ꞏ d)
RR_ST_ANGLE_SENSOR [OFFSET_SIG 1, 2] (ꞏ c)
25 Rear wheel steering angle (sub)RR_ST_ANGLE_SENSOR [SUB_SIGNAL] (ꞏ b)
RR_ST_ANGLE_SENSOR [ABNORMAL_VOL] (ꞏ d)
RR_ST_ANGLE_SENSOR [OFFSET_SIG 1, 2] (ꞏ c)
26 VDC VDCSTC-42
27 Engine speed signal MOTOR_OUTPUTSTC-43
— CAN COMM CIRCUIT
STC-43
— CONTROL UNIT

STC-42
[RAS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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5. CHECK REAR WHEEL STEERING ANGLE SENSOR OUTPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect rear wheel steering angle sensor harness connector B104 and RAS
control unit harness connector B127.
2. Check continuity between each harness connector of rear wheel
steering angle sensor harness connector B104 and RAS control
unit harness connector B127.
OK or NG
OK >> Rear wheel steering angle sensor malfunction. Replace rear wheel steering angle sensor.
NG >> Harness between rear wheel steering angle sensor and RAS control unit open or shorted. Repair
or replace harness.
Inspection 7: VDC MalfunctionNGS000EW
1. CHECK RAS CONTROL UNIT CONNECTOR
1. Turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect RAS control unit harness connector and rear wheel steering angle
sensor harness connector, and check terminal for deformation, disconnection, looseness, etc.
2. Reconnect harness connector securely, and perform self-diagnosis.
With CONSULT-II
Without CONSULT-II
Is above displayed on self-diagnosis display?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Connector terminal connection is loose, damaged, open, or shorted. Repair or replace the termi-
nal.
2. CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
Perform VDC self-diagnosis. Refer to BRC-23, "
Self-Diagnosis" .
OK or NG
OK >> RAS control unit malfunction. Replace RAS control unit.
NG >> Repair or replace indicated part. After that, perform RAS self-diagnosis again to make sure that
there is no malfunction.
SGIA1276E
Rear wheel steering angle sensor RAS C/U Continuity
Te r m i n a l 2 Te r m i n a l 7 Ye s
Te r m i n a l 4 Te r m i n a l 4 Ye s
Self-diagnosis results
VDC
DTC (warning lamp blinks)
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