INFINITI M35 2006 Factory Service Manual

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CONSULT-II Function (METER A/C AMP)NKS003U3
Refer to DI-31, "CONSULT-II Function (METER A/C AMP)" in “UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP”.
Trouble DiagnosisNKS003U4
HOW TO PERFORM TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
1. Confirm the symptom or customer complaint.
2. Perform preliminary check. Refer to DI-18, "
PRELIMINARY CHECK" .
3. According to the symptom chart, make sure the cause of the symptom and repair or replace applicable
parts. Refer to DI-18, "
Symptom Chart" .
4. Does the meter operate normally? If yes, GO TO 5. If no, GO TO 2.
5. INSPECTION END
PRELIMINARY CHECK
1. CHECK OPERATION SELF-DIAGNOSIS MODE OF COMBINATION METER
Perform self-diagnosis mode of combination meter. Refer to DI-17, "
OPERATION PROCEDURE" .
Does self
-diagnosis mode operate?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> GO TO 3.
2. CHECK UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP. (CONSULT-II)
Perform self-diagnosis of unified meter and A/C amp. Refer to DI-31, "
CONSULT-II Function (METER A/C
AMP)" .
Self
-diagnostic results content
No malfunction detected>>INSPECTION END
Malfunction detected>>Check applicable parts, and repair or replace corresponding parts.
3. CHECK POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT OF COMBINATION METER
Check power supply and ground circuit of combination meter. Refer to DI-19, "
Power Supply and Ground Cir-
cuit Inspection" .
OK or NG
OK >> Replace combination meter.
NG >> Repair power supply and ground circuit of combination meter.
Symptom ChartNKS003U5
Symptom Diagnosis/Service procedure
Speedometer or odo/trip meter indication is malfunction. Refer to DI-20, "
Vehicle Speed Signal Inspection" .
Tachometer indication is malfunction. Refer to DI-21, "
Engine Speed Signal Inspection" .
Water temperature gauge indication is malfunction. Refer to DI-22, "
Engine Coolant Temperature Signal Inspection" .
Fuel gauge indication is malfunction.
Refer to DI-22, "
Fuel Level Sensor Signal Inspection" .
Low-fuel warning lamp indication is irregular.
A/T position indicator is malfunction. Refer to DI-59, "
A/T Indicator Is Malfunction" .

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Power Supply and Ground Circuit InspectionNKS003U6
1. CHECK FUSE
Check for blown fuses.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Be sure to eliminate cause of malfunction before installing new fuse. Refer to PG-3, "
POWER
SUPPLY ROUTING CIRCUIT" .
2. CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
Check voltage between combination meter harness connector and
ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Check harness between combination meter and fuse.
3. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect combination meter connector.
3. Check continuity between combination meter harness connector
and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> INSPECTION END
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
Power source Fuse No.
Battery 21
Ignition switch ACC or ON 6
Ignition switch ON or START 14
Terminals Ignition switch position
(+)
(–) OFF ACC ON
Combination meter
connectorTerminal
M5223
GroundBattery
voltageBattery
voltageBattery
voltage
20 VBattery
voltageBattery
voltage
12 0 V 0 VBattery
voltage
PKIB7637E
Combination meter
connectorTerminal
GroundContinuity
M529
Ye s 10
11
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Vehicle Speed Signal InspectionNKS003U7
Symptom: Speedometer or odo/trip meter indication is malfunction.
1. CHECK UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP. INPUT SIGNAL
1. Connect CONSULT-II, and start engine.
2. Compare the value in “SPEED METER” of “DATA MONITOR” in
“METER A/C AMP” to that in speedometer in the combination
meter during driving.
Is the value in speedometer almost same as that in the monitor?
YES >> Preform self-diagnosis of ABS actuator and electric unit
(control unit). Refer to BRC-22, "
CONSULT-II Functions
(ABS)" .
NO >> GO TO 2.
2. CHECK UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP. OUTPUT SIGNAL
1. Start engine and drive vehicle at approximately 40 km/h (25
MPH).
2. Check voltage signal between unified meter and A/C amp. har-
ness connector and ground.
NOTE:
Maximum voltage may be 5 V due to specifications (connected units).
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG-1 >> If monitor indicates “0 V” constantly, perform the following.
1. Check each unit inputting vehicle speed signal (8 pulse). Malfunction is caused by short circuit
between each unit and unified meter and A/C amp.
2. Repair or replace malfunctioning parts.
NG-2 >> If monitor indicates “5 V” or “12 V” constantly, replace unified meter and A/C amp.
PKIB7639E
Terminals
Voltage (Approx.) (+)
(–)
Unified meter and
A/C amp.connectorTerminal
M64 28 Ground
PKIB7640E
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3. CHECK CONTINUITY BETWEEN COMBINATION METER AND UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP.
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect combination meter connector and unified meter and
A/C amp. connector.
3. Check continuity between combination meter harness connector
(A) and unified meter and A/C amp. harness connector (B).
OK or NG
OK >> Replace combination meter.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
Engine Speed Signal Inspection NKS003U8
Symptom: Tachometer indication is malfunction.
1. CHECK UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP. INPUT SIGNAL
1. Start engine and select “METER A/C AMP” on CONSULT-II.
2. Using “TACHO METER” on “DATA MONITOR”, compare the
value of “DATA MONITOR” to that of tachometer of combination
meter.
Is the value in tachometer almost same as the value in the monitor?
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Replace combination meter. (Perform self-diagnosis of
ECM when the value in the monitor indicates 8191.875
rpm. Then repair or replace the malfunction part.)
2. CHECK ECM OUTPUT SIGNAL
1. Select “ENGINE” on CONSULT-II.
2. Using “ENG SPEED” on “DATA MONITOR”, print out the CON-
SULT-II screen when the engine is idling.
3. Select “METER A/C AMP” on CONSULT-II.
4. Using “TACHO METER” on “DATA MONITOR”, compare the
value of “DATA MONITOR” of the idling speed to that of the
“ENG SPEED”.
OK or NG
OK >> Perform self-diagnosis of ECM. Refer to EC-133, "CON-
SULT-II Function (ENGINE)" (for VQ35DE) or EC-846,
"CONSULT-II Function (ENGINE)" (for VK45DE).
NG >> Replace unified meter and A/C amp.
AB
Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
M52 1 M64 28 Yes
PKIB7641E
PKIA2090E
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Engine Coolant Temperature Signal InspectionNKS003U9
Symptom: Water temperature gauge indication is malfunction.
1. CHECK UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP. INPUT SIGNAL
1. Start engine and select “METER A/C AMP” on CONSULT-II.
2. Using “W TEMP METER” on “DATA MONITOR”, compare the
value of “DATA MONITOR” to the indication of water tempera-
ture gauge of combination meter.
Is the indication of water temperature gauge same as the value in
the monitor?
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Replace combination meter. [Perform self-diagnosis of ECM when the value in the monitor indi-
cates 215
C (419F). Then repair or replace the malfunction part.]
2. CHECK UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP. INPUT SIGNAL
1. Select “ENGINE” on CONSULT-II.
2. Using “COOLAN TEMP/S” on “DATA MONITOR”, print out the
CONSULT-II screen.
3. Select “METER A/C AMP” on CONSULT-II.
4. Using “W TEMP METER” on “DATA MONITOR”, compare the
value of “DATA MONITOR” to that of the “COOLAN TEMP/S”.
OK or NG
OK >> Perform self-diagnosis of ECM. Refer to EC-133, "CON-
SULT-II Function (ENGINE)" (for VQ35DE) or EC-846,
"CONSULT-II Function (ENGINE)" (for VK45DE).
NG >> Replace unified meter and A/C amp.
Fuel Level Sensor Signal InspectionNKS003UA
Symptom:
Fuel gauge indication is malfunction.
Low-fuel warning lamp indication is irregular.
NOTE:
The following symptoms are not malfunction.
Fuel level sensor unit
Depending on vehicle position or driving circumstance, the fuel level in the tank varies, and the pointer
may fluctuate.
If the vehicle is fueled with the ignition switch ON, the pointer will move slowly.
Low-fuel warning lamp
Depending on vehicle position or driving circumstance, the fuel in the tank flows and the warning lamp ON
timing may change.
Water temperature gauge pointer Reference value of data monitor C (F)
Hot Approx. 130 (266)
Middle Approx. 70 - 105 (158 - 221)
Cold Approx. 50 (122)
PKIA2091E
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1. CHECK UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP. INPUT SIGNAL
1. Select “METER A/C AMP” on CONSULT-II.
2. Using “FUEL METER” on “DATA MONITOR”, compare the value
of “DATA MONITOR” to the indication of fuel gauge of combina-
tion meter.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Replace combination meter.
2. CHECK FUEL LEVEL SENSOR
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check components. Refer to DI-26, "
CHECK FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Replace fuel level sensor unit.
3. CHECK FUEL LEVEL SENSOR (SUB) CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect unified meter and A/C amp. connector and fuel level
sensor unit (sub) connector.
2. Check continuity between unified meter and A/C amp. harness
connector (A) and fuel level sensor unit (sub) harness connector
(B).
3. Check continuity between unified meter and A/C amp. harness
connector (A) and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
Fuel gauge pointer Reference value of data monitor [lit.]
Full Approx. 74
Three quarters Approx. 61
Half Approx. 42
A quarter Approx. 22
Empty Approx. 8
PKIA2088E
AB
Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
M65 42 B52 1 Yes
A
GroundContinuity
Connector Terminal
M65 42 No
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4. CHECK FUEL LEVEL SENSOR (MAIN-SUB) CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump (main) connec-
tor.
2. Check continuity between fuel level sensor unit (sub) harness
connector (A) and fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump (main)
harness connector (B).
3. Check continuity between fuel level sensor unit (sub) harness
connector (A) and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
5. CHECK FUEL LEVEL SENSOR (MAIN) CIRCUIT
Check continuity between fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump
(main) harness connector (A) and unified meter and A/C amp. har-
ness connector (B).
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
6. CHECK INSTALLATION CONDITION
Check fuel level sensor unit installation, and check whether the float arm interferes or binds with any of the
internal components in the fuel tank.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace unified meter and A/C amp.
NG >> Install the fuel level sensor unit properly.
AB
Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
B52 2 B163 2 Yes
A
GroundContinuity
Connector Terminal
B52 2 No
PKIB7643E
AB
Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
B1635 M6558Yes
PKIB7644E

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Fuel Gauge Pointer Fluctuates, Indicator Wrong Value or VariesNKS003UB
1. CHECK FUEL GAUGE FLUCTUATION
Test drive vehicle to see if gauge fluctuates only during driving or at the instant of stopping.
Does the indication value vary only during driving or at the instant of stopping?
YES >> The pointer fluctuation may be caused by fuel level change in the fuel tank. Condition is normal.
NO >> Ask the customer about the situation when the symptom occurs in detail, and perform the trouble
diagnosis.
Fuel Gauge Does Not Move to FULL PositionNKS003UC
1. QUESTION 1
Does it take a long time for the pointer to move to FULL position?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> GO TO 3.
2. QUESTION 2
Was the vehicle fueled with the ignition switch ON?
YES >> Be sure to fuel the vehicle with the ignition switch OFF. Otherwise, it will take a long time to move
to FULL position because of the characteristic of the fuel gauge.
NO >> GO TO 3.
3. QUESTION 3
Is the vehicle parked on an incline?
YES >> Check the fuel level indication with vehicle on a level surface.
NO >> GO TO 4.
4. QUESTION 4
During driving, does the fuel gauge pointer move gradually toward EMPTY position?
YES >> Check the fuel level sensor unit. Refer to DI-26, "CHECK FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT" .
NO >> The float arm may interfere or bind with any of the components in the fuel tank.

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Electrical Components InspectionNKS003UD
CHECK FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT
For removal, refer to FL-4, "FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT, FUEL FILTER AND FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY" .
Check Fuel Level Sensor Unit and Fuel Pump (Main)
Check resistance between terminals 2 and 5.
*1 and *2: When float rod is in contact with stopper.
If the results of check are NG, check the fuel level sensor unit
and fuel pump (main) harness. Refer to DI-26, "
Check Fuel
Level Sensor Unit and Pump (Main) Harness" .
Check Fuel Level Sensor Unit and Pump (Main) Harness
Check continuity at following terminals.
If the results of check are NG, replace fuel pump assembly. If the
results of check are OK, replace fuel level sensor unit.
Check Fuel Level Sensor Unit (Sub)
Check resistance between terminals 1 and 2.
*1 and *2: When float rod is in contact with stopper.Terminal Float position [mm (in)] Resistance value [
]
25*1 Full 210 (8.27) Approx. 3
*2 Empty 30 (1.18) Approx. 80
SKIB3550J
Terminal Continuity
2 - Signal terminal (A)
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5 - Ground terminal (B)
SKIB3551J
Terminal Float position [mm (in)]Resistance
value []
12*1 Full 9 (0.35) Approx. 3
*2 Empty 179 (7.05) Approx. 43
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Removal and Installation of Combination MeterNKS003UE
REMOVAL
1. Remove cluster lid A. Refer to IP-10, "INSTRUMENT PANEL
ASSEMBLY" .
2. Remove the screws (A) using power tools, and pull out combina-
tion meter (1).
3. Disconnect connector, and remove combination meter (1).
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
Disassembly and Assembly of Combination MeterNKS003UF
DISASSEMBLY
Disengage tabs to separate front cover.
ASSEMBLY
Assembly is the reverse order of disassembly.
SKIB4957E
SKIB2952J
1. Front cover
2. Unified meter control unit