steering INFINITI M35 2006 Factory Service Manual

SPIRAL CABLE
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CAUTION:
The spiral cable may snap by steering operation if the cable
is installed in an improper position.
The neutral position is set as follows.
Turn quietly the spiral cable clockwise to the end position.
Then turn it counterclockwise (about 2 and harf turns) and
stop turning at the point on which the stopper insertion
holes are in the same position.
The service part is installed in the neutral position by the
stopper and can be set without adjusting after the stopper
is removed.
Do not turn the spiral cable rashly and also beyond the limit
number of turns. (These will cause cable snap.)
Adjust the spiral cable locating pin (showed as A inthe fig-
ure) to the steering wheel locating pin hole (showed as C in
the figuer).
Secure the air bag harness with the harness fixing hook.
After the work is completed, make sure no system malfunc-
tion is detected by air bag warning lamp.
In case that malfunction is detected by the air bag warning
lamp, reset by the self-diagnosis function and delete the
memory by CONSULT
II.
In case that malfunction is still detected after the above
operation, perform self-diagnosis to repair malfunctions.
Refer to SRS-19, "
SRS Operation Check" .
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COLLISION DIAGNOSIS
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Steering wheel [same text as in current manual]
Spiral cable If the Driver airbag has deployed:
REPLACE the spiral cable.If the Driver airbag has not deployed:
[same text as in current manual]
Harness and con-
nectors1. Check connectors for poor connection, damage, and terminals for deformities.
2. Check harness for binding, chafing, cuts, or deformities.
3. If no damage is found, reinstall the harness and connectors.
4. If damaged—REPLACE damaged section of harness. Do not repair, splice or modify any SRS harness.
Instrument panel 1. Visually check instrument panel for damage.
2. If no damage is found, reinstall the instrument panel.
3. If damaged—REPLACE the instrument panel with bolts. Part SRS is activatedSRS is NOT activated

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STEERING CONTROL SYSTEM
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STEERING CONTROL SYSTEM
EPS
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ............................................ 3
Components ............................................................. 3
Components (Models with Rear Active Steer) ......... 3
Electronically Controlled Power Steering System
Function ................................................................... 3
Fail-Safe Function .................................................... 4
FAIL-SAFE INPUT/CANCEL CONDITIONS ......... 4
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS .............................................. 5
How to Perform Trouble Diagnosis .......................... 5
BASIC CONCEPT ................................................. 5
Component Parts Location ....................................... 5
Wiring Diagram — EPS — ....................................... 6
Control Unit Input/Output Signal Standard ............... 8
STANDARD BY CIRCUIT TESTER AND OSCIL-
LOSCOPE ........................................................
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For Fast and Accurate Trouble Diagnosis ................ 9
Basic Inspection ....................................................... 9
POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT TERMINAL LOOSE-
NESS AND BATTERY .......................................... 9
Inspection: Power Steering Control Unit Power Sup-
ply Circuit and Ground ............................................. 9
Symptom: The Steering Force Does Not Change
Smoothly According to the Vehicle Speed ............. 10
RAS
REAR ACTIVE STEER ............................................. 13
Removal and Installation ........................................ 13
COMPONENTS .................................................. 13
REMOVAL ........................................................
... 13
INSTALLATION ................................................... 13
Disassembly and Assembly ................................... 14
COMPONENTS .................................................. 14
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 14
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ............... 14
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 14
Neutral Position Adjustment ................................... 14
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .......................................... 16
Components ........................................................... 16RAS (Rear Active Steer) Function .......................... 16
Fail-Safe Function .................................................. 17
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS ............................................ 18
How to Perform Trouble Diagnosis ......................... 18
BASIC CONCEPT ............................................... 18
Component Parts Location ..................................... 19
Schematic ............................................................... 20
Wiring Diagram — RAS — ..................................... 21
Control Unit Input/Output Signal Standard ............. 26
CIRCUIT TESTER REFERENCE VALUE ........... 26
STANDARD BY CONSULT-II .............................. 27
CONSULT-II Function (RAS) .................................. 28
FUNCTION .......................................................
... 28
CONSULT-II SETTING PROCEDURE ................ 28
SELF-DIAG RESULT MODE ............................... 28
DATA MONITOR MODE ...................................... 30
ACTIVE TEST MODE ......................................... 30
RAS CONTROL UNIT PART NUMBER .............. 30
Diagnosis Procedure with Self-Diagnosis Function
(Without CONSULT-II) ............................................ 31
DESCRIPTION .................................................... 31
SELF-DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE ...................... 31
SELF-DIAGNOSIS DISPLAY .............................. 31
SELF-DIAGNOSIS DISPLAY ITEMS .................. 31
HOW TO ERASE SELF-DIAGNOSIS ................. 31
CAN Communication .............................................. 31
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .................................... 31
For Fast and Accurate Trouble Diagnosis .............. 32
Basic Inspection ..................................................... 32
BASIC INSPECTION 1: POWER SUPPLY CIR-
CUIT TERMINAL LOOSENESS AND BATTERY ... 32
BASIC INSPECTION 2: RAS WARNING LAMP
INSPECTION ...................................................... 32
BASIC INSPECTION 3: RAS CONTROL UNIT
POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT AND GROUND CIR-
CUIT INSPECTION ............................................. 32
Trouble Diagnosis Chart ......................................... 33
SELF-DIAGNOSIS .............................................. 33
DIAGNOSIS CHART BY SYMPTOM .................. 34
Inspection 1: RAS Control Unit Malfunction ........... 35

STC-2Revision: 2006 January2006 M35/M45 Inspection 2: Motor Power Supply System ............. 35
Inspection 3: RAS Motor Output Malfunction ......... 37
Inspection 4: Vehicle Speed Signal ........................ 38
Inspection 5: Steering Angle Signal Malfunction .... 38
Inspection 6: Rear Main Signal and Rear Sub Signal
Malfunction ............................................................. 40
Inspection 7: VDC Malfunction ............................... 42
Inspection 8: Engine Speed Signal Malfunction ..... 43
Inspection 9: CAN Communication System Mal-
function ................................................................... 43Inspection 10: Stop Lamp Switch Harness ............. 44
Inspection 11: RAS Warning Lamp Harness ........... 44
Diagnosis Chart by Symptom 1 .............................. 46
Diagnosis Chart by Symptom 2 .............................. 46
Check RAS Static/Dynamic Characteristics ............ 48
Component Parts Inspection ................................... 49
RAS MOTOR RELAY ........................................... 49
RAS MOTOR ....................................................... 49
REAR WHEEL STEERING ANGLE SENSOR .... 49

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
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[EPS]SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONPFP:00000
ComponentsNGS000DT
Components (Models with Rear Active Steer)NGS000DU
Electronically Controlled Power Steering System FunctionNGS000DV
Vehicle speed sensing electronically controlled power steering
(that properly controls the steering force by the vehicle speed)
has been adopted. When it is normal, it controls the power
steering solenoid valve according to the vehicle speed as shown
in the figure and makes the steering force proper.
For the models with RAS (Rear Active Steer), RAS control unit
performs the same control as power steering control unit. For
schematic, refer to STC-20, "
Schematic" and trouble diagnosis,
refer to STC-46, "
Diagnosis Chart by Symptom 2" .
SGIA1056E
SGIA1094E
SST696CA

STC-4
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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
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Fail-Safe FunctionNGS000DW
When the fail-safe function operate, it controls power steering sole-
noid valve by the engine speed as shown in the figure and maintains
the steering force.
FAIL-SAFE INPUT/CANCEL CONDITIONS
CAUTION:
Fail-safe function is activated when the engine runs at 1,500 rpm or higher for 10 seconds with the vehicle stopped. This is
normal and the fail-safe function is automatically deactivated when a vehicle speed signal of 2 km/h (1.2 MPH) or higher is
input or the ignition switch is turned OFF.
SGIA0411E
Input conditions Cancel conditions
When vehicle runs at an engine speed of 1,500 rpm or higher and no vehicle speed signal
is received for 10 seconds.
A vehicle speed of 2 km/h (1.2 MPH) or
more is input.
Turn the ignition switch ON after turn-
ing it OFF. The continuous vehicle speed signal 30 km/h (19 MPH) or more suddenly drops to less
than 2 km/h (1.2 MPH) within 1.4 seconds.

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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How to Perform Trouble DiagnosisNGS000DX
BASIC CONCEPT
The most important point to perform trouble diagnosis is to understand systems (control and mechanism)
in vehicle thoroughly.
It is also important to clarify customer complaints before inspec-
tion.
First of all, reproduce symptom, and understand it fully.
Ask customer about his/her complaints carefully. In some cases,
they will be necessary to check symptom by driving vehicle with
customer.
CAUTION:
Customers are not professionals. Do not assume “maybe
customer means...” or “maybe customer mentioned this
symptom”.
It is essential to check symptoms right from beginning in order to
repair a malfunction completely.
For an intermittent malfunction, it is important to reproduce
symptom based on interview with customer and past examples.
Do not perform inspection on ad hoc basis. Most intermittent
malfunctions are caused by poor contacts. In this case, it will be
effective to shake suspected harness or connector by hand.
When repairs are performed without any symptom check, no
one can judge if malfunction has actually been eliminated.
Always read “GI General Information” to confirm general precau-
tions. Refer to GI-4, "
General Precautions" .
Component Parts LocationNGS000DY
SEF234G
SEF233G
1. Power steering control unit
(back of center console assembly)2. Power steering solenoid valve
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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For Fast and Accurate Trouble DiagnosisNGS000E1
Check the following items with the vehicle stopped
Is air pressure and size of tires proper?
Is the specified part used for the steering wheel?
Is control unit a genuine part?
Are there any fluid leakage from steering gear assembly, power steering oil pump, and hydraulic pipes,
etc? Refer to PS-8, "
POWER STEERING FLUID" .
Is the fluid level proper? Refer to PS-8, "POWER STEERING FLUID" .
Is the wheel alignment adjusted properly? Refer to FSU-19, "SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS)" (2WD), FSU-36, "SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)" (AWD).
Are there any damage or modification to suspension or body resulting in increased weight or altered
ground clearance?
Check each link installation condition of suspension and axle.
Check each connector connection condition.
Check the following items while driving the vehicle
Check conditions when the malfunction occurred (5W 1H).
Is the engine condition normal?
Basic InspectionNGS000E2
POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT TERMINAL LOOSENESS AND BATTERY
Check battery terminals for looseness on both positive and negative ones and ground connection. Also make
sure that battery voltage does not drop.
Inspection: Power Steering Control Unit Power Supply Circuit and GroundNGS000E3
1. CHECK POWER STEERING CONTROL UNIT CONNECTOR
Turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect power steering control unit harness connector, and check terminal for
deformation, disconnection, looseness, etc.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Connector terminal connection is loose, damaged, open, or shorted. Repair or replace the termi-
nal.
2. CHECK POWER STEERING CONTROL UNIT GROUND CIRCUIT
Disconnect power steering control unit harness connector M8, and
then check continuity between power steering control unit harness
connector M8 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Ground circuit open or shorted. Repair or replace any
inoperative parts. Terminal 2 – Ground : Continuity exist.
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STC-10
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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3. CHECK POWER STEERING CONTROL UNIT POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
Turn ignition switch ON, and then check voltage between power
steering control unit harness connector M8 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.
Symptom: The Steering Force Does Not Change Smoothly According to the
Vehicle Speed
NGS000E4
Heavy steering force with the static steering/light steering force during high-speed driving
1. POWER STEERING SOLENOID VALVE SIGNAL INSPECTION 1
1. Start engine.
2. Change the vehicle speed from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 MPH)
slowly, and then check voltage between power steering control
unit harness connector M8 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> GO TO 7.
2. POWER STEERING SOLENOID VALVE SIGNAL INSPECTION 2
1. Activate fail-safe function by running the engine speed at 1,500 rpm or higher for 10 seconds with the
vehicle stopped.
2. Change the engine speed to the idling, to approximately 1,600
rpm, and to approximately 3,000 rpm slowly, and then check
voltage between power steering control unit harness connector
M8 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> GO TO 8.
3. CHECK POWER STEERING SOLENOID VALVE CONNECTOR
Turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect power steering solenoid valve harness connector, and check terminal for
deformation, disconnection, looseness, etc.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Harness or connector open or shorted. Repair or replace any inoperative parts. Terminal 1 – ground : Battery voltage (Approx. 12 V)
SGIA1232E
Terminal 7 – ground : The voltage has changed from
approximately 4.4 - 6.6 V to
approximately 2.4 - 3.6 V
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Terminal 7 – ground : The voltage has changed from
approximately 5.5 V to approxi-
mately 2.1 V step-by-step.
SGIA1233E

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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4. CHECK POWER STEERING SOLENOID VALVE POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
Check continuity between power steering control unit harness con-
nector M8 and power steering solenoid valve harness connector F25
(VQ35DE), E211 (VK45DE).
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Open or short in harness. Repair or replace any inoper-
ative parts.
5. CHECK POWER STEERING SOLENOID VALVE GROUND CIRCUIT
Check continuity between power steering solenoid valve harness
connector F25 (VQ35DE), E211 (VK45DE) and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG >> Open or short in harness. Repair or replace any inoper-
ative parts.
6. CHECK POWER STEERING SOLENOID VALVE
Apply voltage power steering solenoid valve connector, and then
make sure that the operating sound (clicking sound) is heard.
OK or NG
OK >> Perform steering turning torque inspection. Refer to PS-
10, "CHECKING STEERING WHEEL TURNING
FORCE" .
NG >> Power steering solenoid valve is inoperative. Replace.
Power steering control unit Power steering solenoid valve Continuity
Terminal 7 Terminal 1 Yes
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Terminal 2 – Ground : Continuity exist.
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Terminal 1 (+) - 2 (–) : Operating sound is heard.
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