engine INFINITI M35 2006 Factory Service Manual

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HEADLAMP AUTO AIMING
Headlamp auto aiming control automatically corrects vertical deviation of light axis that is brought by the
change of vehicle height with changing number of passenger and laden weight, and relieves dazzle to oncom-
ing vehicles.
AFS control unit determines the current vehicle conditions by each received signals, and sends commands to
the low beam headlamps to auto aiming. With the headlamps (HIGH/LOW) illuminated and engine running,
the low beam headlamps are operative by AFS control unit commands.
The height sensor is located on the left side of the rear suspension member and detects rear vehicle height
change by sensing the displacement of the rear suspension arm. And transmits a height sensor signal to the
AFS control unit.
With reference to the rear vehicle height under the empty condition, light axis of low beam with low rear vehi-
cle height is relatively higher than that with the empty condition. AFS control unit switches drive signal corrects
height of low beam axis to maintain height of light axis with empty condition.
Light axis of low beam with high rear vehicle height is relatively lower than that with empty condition. Light axis
of low beam with empty condition is set as upper limit of headlamp auto aiming control operation. Control to
correct deviation is not performed when light axis of low beam gets relatively higher than that with empty con-
dition. Timing of control is switched in accordance with driving conditions.
Headlamp auto aiming operation
*1: Included high beam illuminated
*2: Control timing of drive signal is switched by vehicle speed and accelerating/decelerating vehicle.
*3: Control is performed without regard to the condition of AFS switch. Headlamp auto aiming control function cannot be cancelled.
OUTLINE
Power is supplied
When the ignition switch is ON or START position, power is supplied
through 10A fuse [No.12, located in fuse block (J/B)]
to AFS control unit terminal 1
to front combination lamp LH and RH terminal 13
to AFS switch terminal 1.
Ground is supplied
to AFS control unit terminal 25
through grounds M16 and M70,
to front combination lamp LH and RH terminal 11
through grounds E22 and E43.
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Operating range With 18-inch wheel (Reference value) With 19-inch wheel (Reference value) Vehicle height
A 0 mm (Standard position) 0 mm (Standard position) Unloaded vehicle position
B Approx. 200 mm (7.9 in) Approx.180 mm (7.1 in) Low
Low beam status Vehicle speed Engine speed AFS switch
Illuminated*
1Control switch by driving conditions*2While engine running
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AFS OPERATION
When The Steering Wheel Is Turned To The Left
Swivel motor driving signal (1-phase) is transmitted when the steer-
ing wheel is turned to left approximately more than 10* degrees
(predetermined), with vehicle speed at approximately 25 km/h (15.5
MPH) or more, headlamps (HIGH/LOW) illuminated, AFS switch ON
and the engine running and the A/T select lever in any position
except range P or R.
* : Slightly different from the case when it is turned to the right.
Swivel motor driving signal (1-phase) is sent
to front combination lamp LH terminal 17
through AFS control unit terminal 15,
to AFS control unit terminal 38
through front combination lamp LH terminal 21.
And swivel motor driving signal (2-phase) is sent:
to front combination lamp LH terminal 16
through AFS control unit terminal 17,
to AFS control unit terminal 36
through front combination lamp LH terminal 20.
Swivel position sensor detects swivel angle during ignition switch ON, and transmits swivel position sensor
signals to the AFS control unit:
When ignition switch is turn to ON position, power is supplied
to front combination lamp LH terminal 15
through AFS control unit terminal 24.
When ignition switch is turn to ON position, swivel position sensor signal input is supplied
to AFS control unit terminal 29
through front combination lamp LH terminal 14.
Ground is supplied
to front combination lamp LH terminal 19
through AFS control unit terminal 27.
The low beam headlamp LH starts to swivel to the left.
The swivel motor driving signals are blocked and the swivel motion stops when the steering angle reaches
approximately more than 80 degrees (predetermined). The low beam headlamp will not swivel any further no
matter how further left. As the steering wheel is turned back to the right, the swivel motor driving signals (both
1-phase and 2-phase) will be reversed, causing low beam headlamp LH to start swiveling to the right. When
steering angle becomes smaller than predetermined value, the low beam headlamp is set in the straight-
ahead position, swivel motor driving signals are blocked and low beam headlamps stop swiveling.
When The Steering Wheel Is Turned To The Right
Swivel motor driving signal (1-phase) is transmitted when the steer-
ing wheel is turned to right approximately more than 10* degrees
(predetermined), with headlamps (HIGH/LOW) illuminated, AFS
switch ON, the engine running and the A/T select lever in any posi-
tion except range P or R.
* : Slightly different from the case when it is turned to the left.
Swivel motor driving signal (1-phase) is sent
to front combination lamp RH terminal 16
through AFS control unit terminal 34,
to AFS control unit terminal 11
through front combination lamp RH terminal 20.
And swivel motor driving signal (2-phase) is sent
to front combination lamp RH terminal 17
through AFS control unit terminal 32,
to AFS control unit terminal 13
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through front combination lamp RH terminal 21.
Swivel position sensor detects swivel angle during ignition switch ON, and transmits swivel position sensor
signals to the AFS control unit:
When ignition switch is turn to ON position, power is supplied
to front combination lamp RH terminal 15
through AFS control unit terminal 4.
When ignition switch is turn to ON position, swivel position sensor input signal is supplied
to AFS control unit terminal 9
through front combination lamp RH terminal 14.
Ground is supplied
to front combination lamp RH terminal 19
through AFS control unit terminal 2.
The low beam headlamp RH starts to swivel to the right.
The swivel motor driving signals are blocked and the swivel motion stops when the steering angle reaches
approximately more than 80 degrees (predetermined). The low beam headlamp will not swivel any further no
matter how further right. As the steering wheel is turned back to the left, the swivel motor driving signals (both
1-phase and 2-phase) will be reversed, causing low beam headlamp RH to start swiveling to the left. When
steering angle becomes smaller than predetermined value, the low beam headlamp is set in the straight-
ahead position, swivel motor driving signals are blocked and low beam headlamps stop swiveling.
AFS OFF INDICATOR OPERATION
In response to the state of control, AFS control unit switches com-
mands of AFS off indicator signal sent to unified meter and A/C amp.
via CAN communication; and then turns on/off or blinks AFS off indi-
cator lamp built in the combination meter depending on the following
condition.
Bulb check operation
AFS off indicator lamp is turned off after illuminating for one sec-
ond as a bulb check for AFS off indicator lamp when turn ignition
switch ON is detected.
NOTE:
AFS off indicator lamp is turned off without a lapse of one sec-
ond when start of the engine is detected.
AFS switch operation
AFS off indicator lamp is illuminated while AFS switch is OFF.
AFS off indicator lamp is turned off while AFS switch is ON.
System warning operation
AFS off indicator lamp illuminates at intervals of approximately one second when AFS control unit detects
any specific DTC (diagnosis trouble code), or when unified meter and A/C amp. cannot receive AFS off
indicator signals.
NOTE:
Unified meter and A/C amp. transmits a command to combination meter to blink AFS off indicator lamp
when they cannot receive AFS off indicator signal.
SWIVEL ACTUATOR INITIALIZATION
AFS control unit performs swivel operation to initialize swivel actuator when start of the engine is detected.
Straight-ahead position of low beam headlamps is adjusted by turning low beam headlamps to outside vehicle
with specified swivel angle after turning it to the center of vehicle and making sure that it reaches the stopper.
Swivel actuator initialization shall be performed every time when start of the engine is detected.
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HEADLAMP AUTO AIMING OPERATION
The height sensor detects a change in height of rear vehicle with ignition switch ON, and transmits signals to
the AFS control unit:
When ignition switch is turn to ON position, power is supplied
to height sensor terminal 1
through AFS control unit terminal 6.
When ignition switch is turned to ON position, height sensor input signal is supplied
to AFS control unit terminal 28
through height sensor terminal 2.
Ground is supplied
to height sensor terminal 3
through AFS control unit terminal 8.
Aiming motor driving signal (voltage signal that corresponds to the vehicle height) is transmitted depending on
the height sensor signal at the start of the engine
to front combination lamp LH terminal 12
through AFS control unit terminal 40,
to front combination lamp RH terminal 12
through AFS control unit terminal 19.
Output of aiming motor driving signal is maintained unless headlamp (HIGH/LOW) illuminate detected.
Auto aiming control operation starts when headlamps (HIGH/LOW) illuminate detected.
When headlamps (HIGH/LOW) illuminate, output of aiming motor driving signal is changed according to the
height sensor signal. After the change, it is changed according to height sensor signals with predetermined
timing based on driving condition while headlamps are ON.
Auto Aiming Operation
AFS control unit starts outputting aiming motor drive signal when the engine starts, and continues to output it
until the engine stops. Aiming motor drive signal changes output when the specified conditions described
below are met.
Headlamp aiming motors set the low beam projectors according to aiming motor drive signals received from
AFS control unit, both headlamp aiming motors cause the low beam projectors to move to the position com-
manded by the signal.
The aiming motor drive signal level retains when the following conditions are not met.
AFS control unit operation when the vehicle is stopped (low beam headlamps illuminated)
Headlamp aiming motor drive signal is changed when vehicle height is stabilized with a parked condition,
depending on the height sensor signal detected with height sensor signal by AFS control unit.
AFS control unit operation when the vehicle is running (low beam headlamps illuminated)
When vehicle is running, headlamp aiming motor drive signal is changed depending on the height sensor
signal which is detected when AFS control unit detects constant steady speed of vehicle.
When the vehicle is accelerating or decelerating, AFS control unit keeps headlamp aiming motor drive sig-
nal voltage level rather than changing it, so that the low beam projectors of both headlamps do not oper-
ate.
CAN COMMUNICATION 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.
CAN COMMUNICATION UNIT
Refer to LAN-34, "CAN Communication Unit" .

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AFS SWITCH
AFS switch transmits state of ON/OFF as AFS switch signals to AFS
control unit.
AFS control unit performs AFS operation when AFS switch is
ON and turns off AFS off indicator lamp.
AFS control unit does not perform AFS operation when AFS
switch is OFF, and turns on AFS off indicator lamp.
HEIGHT SENSOR
The height sensor is located on the left side of the rear suspension
member and detects rear vehicle height change by sensing the dis-
placement of the rear suspension arm. And transmits a height sen-
sor signal to the AFS control unit.
STEERING ANGLE SENSOR
The steering angle sensor is located combination switch and detects
steering angle. And transmits a steering angle sensor signal to the
AFS control unit.
IPDM E/R
IPDM E/R detects ON/OFF state of low beam headlamps. It transmits a low beam state signal to the AFS con-
trol unit.
ECM
ECM transmits an engine speed signal to the AFS control unit.
TCM
TCM transmits an A/T position indicator signal to the AFS control unit.
UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP.
Unified meter and A/C amp. transmits vehicle speed signals to the AFS control unit.
Unified meter and A/C amp. transmits AFS off indicator signals received from the AFS control unit to the
combination meter.
COMBINATION METER
Combination meter turns on/off or blinks built-in AFS off indicator lamp depending on AFS off indicator signal
received from unified meter and A/C amp.
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Sensor angle Vehicle height
A Approx. –103
(Link stopper angle) Low side
B0
(Standard position)Approx. unloaded
vehicle position
C Approx. 46
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CAUTION:
If DTC relating to CAN communication [U1000] and other components are displayed at the same
time, diagnose CAN communication first.
Make sure of the normal operation after the parts (except AFS control unit) replacement according
to the self-diagnosis results. Delete the malfunction history.
Display Results
0: There is malfunction now.
1 – 39: Displays when it is normal at present and finds malfunction in the past. It increases in order
of 0
12...3839 after returning to the normal condition whenever IGN OFFON. If it is over 39,
it is fixed to 39 until the self-diagnostic results are erased. It returns to 0 when malfunction is
detected again in the process.
ECU CIRC
[B2521]Any of several statuses below
Short circuit exists for 2 seconds or longer on power supply
(approx. 12 V) or ground of swivel position sensor (RH) power
supply (AFS control unit terminal 4).
Short circuit exists for 2 seconds or longer on power supply
(approx. 12 V) of swivel position sensor (RH) signal (AFS con-
trol unit terminal 9).
Short circuit exists for 2 seconds or longer on power supply
(approx. 12 V) or ground of swivel position sensor (LH) power
supply (AFS control unit terminal 24).
Short circuit exists for 2 seconds or longer on power supply
(approx. 12 V) of swivel position sensor (LH) signal (AFS con-
trol unit terminal 29).
Short circuit exists for 2 seconds or longer on power supply
(approx. 12 V) or ground of height sensor power supply (AFS
control unit terminal 6).
Short circuit exists for 2 seconds or longer on power supply
(approx. 12 V) of height sensor signal (AFS control unit termi-
nal 28).
AFS control unit (RAM/ROM) malfunctions.1. Stop the swivel motor RH and
LH when the malfunction
occurred.
2. Stop aiming motors when the
malfunction occurred.
3. Flash at intervals of approx. 1
second when keeping error state
for 2 seconds or longer.
4. Turn ignition switch OFF.LT-178, "
DTC
B2521 ECU
CIRC"
ECM SIG
[B2522]Cannot receive engine speed signal.1. Back to the initial position.
2. Stop when the malfunction
occurred.
3. Flash at intervals of approx. 1
second when keeping error state
for 2 seconds or longer.
4. Turn ignition switch OFF.EC-137,
"SELF-DIAG
RESULTS
MODE" in EC
section.
If above sys-
tem is normal,
replace AFS
control unit.
AFS SIG
[B2523]Cannot transmit AFS off indicator signal.1. Back to the initial position.
2. Normal operation
3. Flashes at intervals of approx. 1
second when keeping error state
for 2 seconds or longer.
4. Turn ignition switch OFF.Replace
AFS control
unit LT-191
Details of
error
indication
detected by
CONSULT-
IIConditions of error detectionFail-safe
1. Swivel operation
2. Auto aiming operation
3. AFS OFF indicator operation
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ACTIVE TEST
Operation Procedure
1. Start the engine. (Swivel actuator is initialized.)
2. Touch “ADAPTIVE LIGHT” on “SELECT SYSTEM” screen.
3. Touch “ACTIVE TEST” on “SELECT DIAG MODE” screen.
4. Touch “LOW BEAM TEST RIGHT”, “LOW BEAM TEST LEFT”, or “LEVELIZER TEST” on “SELECT TEST
ITEM” screen.
CAUTION:
Can be tested only when swivel actuator initialization is completed. If initialization is not com-
pleted, “RETRY COMMAND” is displayed and cannot be tested.
LOW BEAM TEST RIGHT
Low beam headlamp (right) can be operated to swivel angle
0
by touching “ORIGIN”, and to maximum angle by “PEAK”.
LOW BEAM TEST LEFT
Low beam headlamp (left) can be operated to swivel angle 0
by touching “ORIGIN”, and to maximum angle by “PEAK”.
LEVELIZER TEST
Aiming motor drive signal can be changed to approx. 85%
(ratio to IGN power supply) by touching “ORIGIN”, and to
approx. 15% by “PEAK”. That angles headlamp LO up and
down.
5. During the operation check, touching “BACK” deactivates the operation.
Test Item Swivel Speed Mode
ORIGIN/PEAK - FAST Three times fast as SLOW Normal operation
ORIGIN/PEAK - SLOW — Initialization
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Test Item Swivel Speed Mode
ORIGIN/PEAK - FAST Three times fast as SLOW Normal operation
ORIGIN/PEAK - SLOW — Initialization
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Test ItemAiming Motor Drive Signal
Light Axis
(Reference Value) Ratio to IGN
power supplyVoltage
ORIGIN Approx. 85% Approx. 10.6 V 0
PEAK Approx. 15% Approx. 1.9 VApprox. 2.5
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Symptom ChartNKS003QN
CAUTION:
The low beam headlamps performs small movements when AFS control unit detects the engine start.
This is normal with initialization of swivel actuator by AFS control unit.
SymptomAFS OFF
indicatorCausal system Reference
AFS operates, but cannot judge normal/
abnormal.
(AFS function test)NormalCheck swivel operation.LT-181, "AFS
Operation
Check (Func-
tion Test)"
Check steering angle sensor neutral point (straight-ahead
position).
Auto aiming operates, but cannot judge
normal/abnormal.
(Auto aiming function test)NormalCheck auto aiming operation.LT-183, "Auto
Aiming Opera-
tion Check
(Function
Te s t )"
Check height sensor signal value recognized by AFS con-
trol unit at unloaded vehicle position.
Check height sensor signal and aiming motor drive signal.
Neither AFS operates nor auto aiming
operates.BlinkingCheck AFS control unit self-diagnostic results. LT-154,
"SELF-DIAG
RESULTS"
Check AFS control unit power supply and ground circuit.
NOTE:
Check only when “ADAPTIVE LIGHT” is not displayed on
CONSULT-II “SELECT SYSTEM” screen.LT-151, "Pre-
liminary
Check"
AFS does not operate.
(Auto aiming operation is normal.)Blinking Check AFS control unit self-diagnostic results. LT-154,
"SELF-DIAG
RESULTS"
Illuminated Check AFS switch system circuit.LT-185, "
AFS
Switch Does
Not Operate"
Auto aiming does not operate.
(AFS operation is normal.)NormalCheck AFS control unit self-diagnostic results. LT-154,
"SELF-DIAG
RESULTS"
Check aiming motor system circuit.LT-187, "
Auto
Aiming Does
Not Operate
(Check Aiming
Motor System
Circuit)"
Auto aiming operates in the reverse way.
(Lowering vehicle height angles light
axis up.)Normal Replace AFS control unit.LT-191, "Removal and
Installation of
AFS Control
Unit"
AFS OFF indicator does not illuminate.
(AFS operation and auto aiming opera-
tion are normal.)Not
illuminatedCheck circuit between unified meter and A/C amp. and
combination meter.LT-190, "
AFS
OFF Indicator
Does Not
Operate"AFS OFF indicator blinks.
(AFS operation and auto aiming opera-
tion are normal.)BlinkingCheck receive state of AFS off indicator signal from uni-
fied meter and A/C amp.
AFS cannot be cancelled.
(AFS switch does not operate.)Normal Check AFS switch system circuit.LT-185, "AFS
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AFS Operation Check (Function Test)NKS003QS
1. CHECK SWIVEL ACTUATOR
1. Start engine and turn lighting switch to 2ND position.
2. Select “ADAPTIVE LIGHT” on CONSULT-II. Select “ACTIVE
TEST” on “SELECT DIAG MODE” screen.
3. Select “LOW BEAM TEST RIGHT” or “LOW BEAM TEST LEFT”
on “SELECT TEST ITEM” screen.
4. Touch “ORIGIN–FAST/SLOW” and “PEAK–FAST/SLOW”
screen.
5. Make sure of swivel operation.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >>
When interference or poor fitment is found, perform aiming adjustment. Refer to LT- 7 4 , "Aiming
Adjustment" . If it is normal, replace headlamp. Refer to LT- 1 9 0 , "Removal and Installation of
Front Combination Lamp" .
When the operation range is irregular, perform aiming adjustment. Refer to LT- 7 4 , "Aiming
Adjustment" . If it is normal, GO TO 3.
2. CHECK STEERING ANGLE SENSOR
Check “STR ANGLE SIG” in “Data Monitor” when driving straight
and steering turn 90
to right or left.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >>
When steering is out of range while driving straight, perform steering angle sensor adjustment.
Refer to BRC-6, "
Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" in “ON-VEHICLE
SERVICE”.
When the function is normal while driving straight but the displayed value is different from
actual steering position with turning to right or left, replace steering angle sensor. Refer to LT-
190, "Removal and Installation of Steering Angle Sensor" .
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TEST ITEM ORIGIN PEAKLight axis range at 10 m (394.7 in) off
(Reference value)
LOW BEAM TEST RIGHT Swivel angle 0
Swivel angle 7 to 13Approx. 1.200 to 2.300 mm (48 to 90 in)
LOW BEAM TEST LEFT Swivel angle 0
Swivel angle 17 to 23Approx. 3.000 to 4.200 mm (120 to 167 in)
Steering conditionSTR ANGLE SIG
(Data monitor)
Driving straight
5.0 to + 5.0
Turn 90 to right Approx. + 90
Tu rn 90 to left Approx. 90
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Auto Aiming Operation Check (Function Test)NKS003QT
1. CHECK AIMING MOTOR
1. Start engine and turn lighting switch to 2ND position.
2. Select “ADAPTIVE LIGHT” on CONSULT-II. Select “ACTIVE
TEST” on “SELECT DIAG MODE” screen.
3. Select “LEVELIZER TEST” on “SELECT TEST ITEM” screen.
4. Touch “ORIGIN” and “PEAK” screen.
5. Make sure of auto aiming operation.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >>
When interference or poor fitment is found, perform aiming adjustment. Refer to LT- 7 4 , "Aiming
Adjustment" . If it is normal, replace headlamp. Refer to LT- 1 9 0 , "Removal and Installation of
Front Combination Lamp" .
When the operation range is irregular, perform aiming adjustment. Refer to LT- 7 4 , "Aiming
Adjustment" . If it is normal, GO TO 4.
2. PERFORM STATE LEVELIZER ADJUSTMENT 1
Check “LEV ACTR VLTG” in “Data Monitor” with unloaded vehicle
position. (Remove all loads in driver, passenger and trunk rooms.)
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Perform LEVELIZER ADJUSTMENT. Refer to LT- 1 5 3 ,
"WORK SUPPORT (LEVELIZER ADJUSTMENT)" .
3. PERFORM STATE LEVELIZER ADJUSTMENT 2
Check if “LEV ACTR VLTG” changes approx. 3 seconds after lower-
ing vehicle height as low as approx.
0.5V from the value of “HI SEN
OTP RR” in “Data Monitor” at unloaded vehicle position. (Remove all
loads in driver, passenger and trunk rooms.)
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Perform LEVELIZER ADJUSTMENT. Refer to LT- 1 5 3 ,
"WORK SUPPORT (LEVELIZER ADJUSTMENT)" .
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TEST ITEM ORIGIN PEAK (Reference value)Light axis range at 10 m (394.7 in) off
(Reference value)
LEVELIZER TEST Light axis angle 0
Light axis angle approx. 2.5Approx. 450 mm (17.7 in)
TEST ITEM Unloaded vehicle position
LEV ACTR VLTG Approx. 70%
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