power steering system INFINITI M35 2007 Factory Owners Manual

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CHARGING SYSTEM
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Removal (AWD Models)
1. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
2. Remove power steering oil reservoir tank from the bracket.
3. Remove the clips (A) and the hose clamp (B) from the harness
bracket (1).
4. Remove engine front undercover, using power tools.
5. Remove alternator and power steering oil pump belt. Refer to
EM-16, "
DRIVE BELTS" .
6. Remove alternator mounting bolt (A) and alternator stay mount-
ing bolt (B) using power tools, then remove alternator stay (1).
7. Remove alternator mounting bolt (C), using power tools.
8. Pull and turn alternator, and then remove the harness bracket
bolts (A).
9. Disconnect alternator connector (1).
10. Remove “B” terminal nut (2).
11. Remove alternator assembly downward from the vehicle.
Alternator Pulley Inspection
Perform the following.

Make sure that alternator pulley does not rattle.

Make sure that alternator pulley nut is tight.
Installation
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Be sure to tighten “B” terminal nut carefully.

Install alternator, and check tension of belt. Refer to EM-16, "Checking Drive Belts" .

For this model, the power generation voltage variable control system that controls the power generation
voltage of the alternator has been adopted. Therefore, the power generation voltage variable control sys-
tem operation inspection should be performed after replacing the alternator, and then make sure that the
system operates normally. Refer to SC-29, "
Power Generation Voltage Variable Control System Operation
Inspection" .
PKIB8818E
PKIB8819E
SKIB2608J
Alternator pulley nut:
: 118 N·m (12.0 kg-m, 87 ft-lb)

CHARGING SYSTEM
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VK45DE ENGINE MODELS
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
2. Remove engine front undercover, using power tools.
3. Remove “B” terminal nut (1).
4. Disconnect alternator connector (2).
5. Remove alternator ground harness mounting bolt (3).
6. Remove the harness bracket bolts (A).
7. Remove air intake duct. Refer to EM-177, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
8. Remove alternator, water pump and A/C compressor belt. Refer to EM-174, "
DRIVE BELTS" .
9. Remove power steering oil reservoir tank (1) from the bracket,
engine coolant reservoir tank (2) and vacuum tank (3).
10. Remove the harness clips (A).
11. Remove alternator mounting bolts (B), using power tools.
12. Remove alternator assembly upward.
1. Alternator ground harness 2. “B” terminal nut 3. “B” terminal harness
4. Alternator nut 5. Alternator bracket 6. Alternator
7. Alternator mounting bolt 8. Alternator stay
: N·m (kg-m, in-lb) : N·m (kg-m, ft-lb) : Engine front
PKIB8812E
PKIB8813E
PKIB8814E

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AUTOMATIC DRIVE POSITIONER
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System DescriptionNIS0025R

The system automatically moves the driver seat, steering and door mirror position by the driver seat con-
trol unit and the automatic drive positioner control unit. The driver seat control unit corresponds with the
automatic drive positioner control unit via UART communication. The driver seat control unit can store the
optimum driving positions (driver seat, steering and door mirror position) for 2 people. If the driver
changes, one-touch operation allows changing to the other driving position.

The driver seat, steering and door mirror position are adjusted automatically to the proper positions for the
driver in different ways: MEMORY OPERATION, EXITING OPERATION, ENTRY OPERATION and
INTELLIGENT KEY INTERLOCK OPERATION.
MANUAL OPERATION
The driving position (seat, steering and door mirror position) can be adjusted with the power seat switch, ADP
steering switch and door mirror control switch.
NOTE:
The door mirrors can be manually operated with the ignition switch in either ACC or ON.
MEMORY OPERATION
The driver seat control unit can store the optimum driving positions (seat, steering and door mirror position) for
2 people. If the front seat position is changed, one-touch (pressing desired memory switch for more than 0.5
second) operation allows changing to the other driving position.
Operation procedure
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Press desired memory switch for 0.5 second. (Indicator LED illuminates.)
3. Driver seat, steering and door mirror will move to the memorized position.
(Indicator LED blinks during adjustment, then illuminates for 5 seconds.)
Operation Condition
If the following conditions are not satisfied, memory switch operation is not performed.

Ignition switch is in ON position.

Driver side power seat switch, ADP steering switch and door mirror control switch are not operated.

Seat memory switch and set switch are not operated.

Output malfunction is not detected.

CAN and UART communications are normal.

A/T selector lever position is in P position.

Detention switch malfunction is not detected.
[Detention switch malfunction is sensed when detention switch remains OFF, vehicle speed is higher than
7 km/H. (4 MPH).]

Input voltage from tilt sensor and telescopic sensor are normal.
NOTE:
The memory operation operates following order.
Function Description
Manual operationThe driving position (seat, steering and door mirror position) can be adjusted with
the power seat switch ADP steering switch or door mirror control switch.
Auto-
matic
operationMemory operation The seat, steering and door mirror move to the stored driving position by pushing
seat memory switch (1 or 2).
Entry/
Exiting
functionExiting operation At exit, the seat moves backward and the steering wheel moves upward.
Entry operationAt entry, the seat and steering wheel returns from exiting position to the previous
driving position before the exiting operation.
Intelligent Key interlock operationPerform memory operation, exiting operation and entry operation by pressing Intel-
ligent Key unlock button.

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INTELLIGENT KEY INTERLOCK OPERATION
When pressing unlock button on Intelligent Key or request switch, the system performs memory operation,
exiting operation and entry operation.
Operation procedure
1. Press unlock button on Intelligent Key or request switch.
2. The system performs MEMORY OPERATION, and then performs EXITING OPERATION continually.
NOTE:
If the seat position is in memorized position before push unlock button, MEMORY OPEPATION dose not per-
form.
3. Turn ignition switch ON or close driver side door when ignition switch is in “ACC” position.
4. The system performs ENTRY OPERATION. (Seat and steering positions are moved to memorized posi-
tions. The memorize position is related to key ID.)
Operation Condition
If the following conditions are not satisfied, memory switch operation is not performed.

Ignition switch is in OFF position.

Driver side power seat switch and door mirror control switch are not operated.

Seat memory switch and set switch are not operated.

Output malfunction is not detected.

CAN and UART communications are normal.

A/T selector lever position is in P position.

Detention position switch malfunction is not detected.
[Detention position switch malfunction is sensed when detention switch remains OFF and vehicle speed is
higher than 7 km/h (4 MPH).]
Linking Intelligent Key to the Stored Memory Procedure
NOTE:

If ignition switch turns ON in the middle of memory operation, the system does not perform exiting opera-
tion after memory operation.

If ignition switch turns ON in the middle of exiting operation, entry operation starts at that time.

If entry / exiting operation is cancelled, perform memory operation only.
FAIL-SAFE MODE
If any of the parts move more than a period “T” without any switch operation, MEMORY OPERATION, EXIT-
ING OPERATION, ENTRY OPERATION, INTELLIGENT KEY INTERLOCK OPERATION and the malfunction
part of manual operations are not operated (output malfunction).
Canceling Fail-safe Mode
The mode is cancelled by either of the following operations.

When the selector lever is shifted to P position from any other position (detention switch is turned OFF).
Operated portion T
Seat slidingApprox. 0.1 sec.
Seat recliningApprox. 0.1 sec.
Seat lifter (front)Approx. 0.1 sec.
Seat lifter (rear)Approx. 0.1 sec.
Steering tiltApprox. 0.1 sec.

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STEERING CONTROL SYSTEM
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CONTENTS
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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 ............................................................. 8
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/HICAS) ...................... 27
FUNCTION .......................................................... 27
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
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
Inspection 2: Motor Power Supply System ............. 35

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-47, "
Diagnosis Chart by Symptom 2" .
SGIA1056E
SGIA1094E
SST696CA

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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
SGIA1105J

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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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7. CHECK VEHICLE SPEED SIGNAL CIRCUIT
Change the vehicle speed, and then check voltage waveform
between power steering control unit harness connector M8 and
ground.
OK or NG
OK >> Power steering control unit is inoperative. Replace it.
NG >> Check the following systems and replace if necessary.

Harness between unified meter & A/C amp and power steering control unit.

Unified meter & A/C amp and vehicle speed signal circuit Refer to DI-28, "UNIFIED METER
AND A/C AMP" .
8. CHECK ENGINE SPEED SIGNAL CIRCUIT
Warm up the engine, and then check voltage waveform between
power steering control unit harness connector M8 and ground when
the engine speed is the idling and at approximately 2,000 rpm.
OK or NG
OK >> Power steering control unit is inoperating. Replace it.
NG >> Check the following systems and replace if malfunction is detected.

Harness between ECM and power steering control unit

ECM engine speed signal circuit. Refer to EC-826, "CONSULT-II Function (ENGINE)" .
Terminal 3 – GroundRepeat Approx. 0 V and approx. 5 V
SGIA1237EELF1080D
Terminal 5 – GroundAt Idle
Approx. 2,000 rpmSGIA1289EPBIA3654J
PBIA3655J

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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STANDARD BY CONSULT-II
CAUTION:
The output signal indicates the RAS control unit calculation data. The normal values will be displayed
even in the event that the output circuit (harness) is open.
CONSULT-II Function (RAS/HICAS)NGS000EG
FUNCTION
CONSULT-II can display each self-diagnostic item using the diagnostic test modes shown following.
Monitor item Condition Reference values
VHCL SPEED SE [km/h] or [mph] Ignition switch ON or engine running Almost in accordance with the speedome-
ter display. It is not a malfunction, through
it might not be corresponding just after
ignition switch is turned ON.
STEERING ANG [°]Turning steering wheel clockwise or coun-
terclockwise.Displays the angle when the steering
wheel turns from the neutral position
ENGINE SPEED [rpm] Engine runningAlmost in accordance with tachometer dis-
play
POWER STR SOL [A]Accelerate the vehicle from 0 to 100 km/h
(0 to 62 MPH)0 km/h (0 MPH): Approx. 1.10 A
100 km/h (62 MPH): Approx. 0.54 A
RR ST ANG-MAI [V]
Perform the ACTIVE TEST and stroke the
actuator (with tires off the ground)Neutral: Approx. 2.4 V
Turn steering wheel to right for full stroke:
Approx. 4.4 V
Turn steering wheel to left for full stroke:
Approx. 0.4 V RR ST ANG-SUB [V]
RR ST ANG-VOL [V]
Ignition switch ON or engine runningApprox. 5 V
C/U VOLTAGE [V]Battery voltage (Approx. 12 V)
MOTOR VOLTAGE [V] Battery voltage (Approx. 12V)
MOTOR CURRENT [A]Perform the ACTIVE TEST and stroke the
actuator.It is normal when there is the current out-
put at stroke
MTR CRNT OPE [A]Turning steering wheel clockwise or coun-
terclockwise while ignition switch is ON or
running the engineNeutral (Steering force is zero and straight-
ahead position): Approx. 0 A
The value is changed according to steering
left or right
RR ANGLE OPE [°]RAS actuator assembly turned full right Approx. 1°
RAS actuator assembly neutral Approx. 0°
RAS actuator assembly turned full left Approx. - 1°
STOP LAMP SW [ON/OFF] Depressing or releasing brake pedalBrake pedal depressed: ON
Brake pedal not depressed: OFF
HICAS RELAY [ON/OFF]
Ignition switch ON or engine runningIgnition switch ON: ON
FAIL SAFE [ON/OFF] Not activated
WARNING LAMP (ON/OFF)RAS warning lamp ON: ON
RAS warning lamp OFF: OFF
Diagnostic test mode Function Reference page
SELF-DIAG RESULTSReceives self-diagnosis results from RAS control unit and
indicates DTCs.STC-28, "
SELF-DIAG
RESULT MODE"
DATA MONITORReceives input/output signals from RAS control unit and
indicates and stores them to facilitate locating cause of mal-
functions.STC-30, "DATA MONI-
TOR MODE"
CAN DIAG SUPPORT MNTRMonitors transmitting/receiving status of CAN communica-
tion.LAN-44, "CAN Diagnos-
tic Support Monitor"
ACTIVE TESTSends command to RAS actuator to change output signals
and check operation of output system.STC-30, "ACTIVE TEST
MODE"
ECU PART NUMBER Displays RAS control unit part number.STC-30, "RAS CONTROL
UNIT PART NUMBER"