ras INFINITI M35 2007 Factory Service Manual

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Diagnosis Chart by Symptom 1NGS000F1
1. CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
Perform RAS self-diagnosis.

With CONSULT-II: STC-28, "SELF-DIAG RESULT MODE"

Without CONSULT-II: STC-31, "Diagnosis Procedure with Self-Diagnosis Function (Without CONSULT-
II)"
Are malfunctioning items displayed in self-diagnosis results?
YES >> Repair or replace any malfunctioning items.
NO >> GO TO 2.
2. CHECK RAS STATIC/DYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS
Check RAS static/dynamic characteristics. Refer to STC-49, "
Check RAS Static/Dynamic Characteristics" .
Is the malfunction corrected?
YES >> INSPECTION END
NO >> Perform the following check, and then check the symptom again.

Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-6, "Adjustment of Steering Angle
Sensor Neutral Position" .

Steering angle sensor mounting condition. Refer to BRC-60, "Removal and Installation" .
Diagnosis Chart by Symptom 2NGS000F2
The steering force does not change smoothly according to the vehicle speed (Heavy steering force with the
vehicle stopped/Light handle operation during high-speed driving)
1. CHECK (1): POWER STEERING SOLENOID VALVE SIGNAL
1. Start engine.
2. Change the vehicle speed from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 MPH)
slowly, and then check voltage RAS control unit harness con-
nector B476.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> GO TO 7.
2. CHECK (2): POWER STEERING SOLENOID VALVE SIGNAL
1. Activate fail-safe function by running engine speed at 1,500 rpm or higher for 10 seconds with the vehicle
stopped.
2. Change the engine speed to the idling speed, approx. 1,600
rpm, and approximately 3,000 rpm slowly, and then check volt-
age RAS control unit harness connector B476.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> GO TO 7.Terminal 36 – 34 : The voltage has changed from
approximately 4.4 - 6.6 V to approxi-
mately 2.4 - 3.6 V.
SGIA1281E
Terminal 36 – 34 : The voltage is changed from
approximately 5.5 V to approximately
2.1 V step-by-step.
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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.
4. CHECK POWER STEERING SOLENOID VALVE POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
Check continuity between RAS control unit harness connector B476
(A) and power steering solenoid valve harness connector F25
(VQ35DE), E211 (VK45DE) (B).
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 F25
(VQ35DE), E211 (VK45DE) and then make sure that the operating
sound (clicking sound) is heard.
OK or NG
OK >> Perform steering wheel turning force inspection. Refer
to PS-10, "
CHECKING STEERING WHEEL TURNING
FORCE" .
NG >> Power steering solenoid valve is inoperating. Replace it.
7. CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSIS RESULTS
Perform RAS self-diagnosis.

With CONSULT-II: STC-28, "SELF-DIAG RESULT MODE"

Without CONSULT-II: STC-31, "Diagnosis Procedure with Self-Diagnosis Function (Without CONSULT-
II)"
Are malfunctioning items displayed in self-diagnosis results?
YES >> Repair or replace any malfunctioning items.
NO >> RAS control unit malfunction. Replace it.
RAS C/U Power steering solenoid valve Continuity
Terminal 36 Terminal 1 Yes
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Terminal 2 – Ground : Continuity should exist.
SGIA1283E
Terminal 1 (+) - 2 (-) : Operating sound is heard.
SGIA1284E

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Check RAS Static/Dynamic CharacteristicsNGS000F3
1. CHECK (1): RAS ACTUATOR STROKE
Perform CONSULT-II “ACTIVE TEST”, and then check the actuator
stroke when turning the steering wheel clockwise or counterclock-
wise by 180° or more.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> GO TO 3.
2. CHECK (2): RAS ACTUATOR STROKE
Perform CONSULT-II “ACTIVE TEST“. When turning the steering
wheel in neutral position (A), the rear wheel turns clockwise/counter-
clockwise periodically. At that time, check actuator stroke (B).
OK or NG
OK >> RAS static/dynamic characteristics inspection is com-
pleted.
NG >> GO TO 3.
3. CHECK RAS MOTOR
Check RAS motor itself separated from other parts. Refer to STC-50, "
RAS MOTOR" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> RAS motor malfunction. Check the stroke again after replacing.
4. CHECK REAR WHEEL STEERING ANGLE SENSOR
Check rear wheel steering angle sensor separated from other parts. Refer to STC-50, "
REAR WHEEL
STEERING ANGLE SENSOR" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Rear wheel steering angle sensor malfunction. Check the stroke again after replacing.
5. CHECK RAS CONTROL UNIT
Replace RAS control unit. Check the symptom of malfunction again.
Is the malfunction corrected?
YES >> RAS control unit malfunction
NO >> GO TO 6.
6. REPLACE RAS ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY
Replace RAS actuator assembly. Check the symptom of malfunction again.
Is the malfunction corrected?
YES >> RAS actuator malfunction
NO >> Check rear suspension components. Refer to RSU-7, "
Components" . Neutral position (A)
Actuator stroke (B) : 2.8 - 3.0 mm (0.110 - 0.118 in)
SGIA1240E
Actuator stroke (B) : 2.3 - 2.5 mm (0.091 - 0.098 in)
SGIA1240E

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Component InspectionNGS000F4
RAS MOTOR RELAY
1. Check the resistance between RAS motor relay connector
B480.
2. When applying or not supplying approximately 12 V between
RAS motor relay connector, check continuity RAS motor relay
connector B480.
RAS MOTOR
1. Check the resistance RAS motor connector B463.
2. Remove RAS motor from RAS actuator, and then turn the motor
by 6 V battery.
CAUTION:
Do not apply 12 V (battery voltage) to the RAS motor termi-
nal because RAS motor might be damaged.
REAR WHEEL STEERING ANGLE SENSOR
1. Disconnect rear wheel steering angle sensor harness connector B465.
2. Check resistance of rear wheel steering angle sensor connec-
tors B465.Terminal 1 – 2 : Approx. 74 Ω
SGIA1266E
Terminal 3 – 5 : When applying 12 V voltage: Continu-
ity exist.
: When not applying 12 V voltage: Con-
tinuity not exist.
SGIA1286E
Terminal 1 – 2 : Approx. 0.6 Ω
If it is normal, it turns.
SGIA1287E
Te r m i n a l 2 – 3
: Approx. 1 kΩ
Te r m i n a l 4 – 3
Terminal 1 – 3 : Approx. 1.25 kΩ
SGIA1288E

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Fail-Safe FunctionNDS000DF

If any malfunction occurs in AWD electrical system, and control unit detects the malfunction, AWD warn-
ing lamp on combination meter turns ON to indicate system malfunction.

When AWD warning lamp is ON, vehicle changes to rear-wheel drive or shifting driving force-AWD (Front-
wheels still have some driving torque).
How to Perform Trouble DiagnosisNDS000DG
BASIC CONCEPT

To perform trouble diagnosis, it is the most important to have understanding about vehicle systems (con-
trol and mechanism) thoroughly.

It is also important to clarify customer complaints before inspec-
tion.
First of all, reproduce symptoms, and understand them fully.
Ask customer about his/her complaints carefully. In some cases,
it will be necessary to check symptoms by driving vehicle with
customer.
CAUTION:
Customers are not professional. It is dangerous to make an
easy guess like “maybe the customer means that...,” or
“maybe the customer mentions this symptom”.

It is essential to check symptoms right from the beginning in
order to repair malfunctions completely.
For intermittent malfunctions, reproduce symptoms 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 repairing with-
out any symptom diagnosis, you cannot judge if malfunctions
have actually been eliminated.

After completing diagnosis, always erase diagnostic memory.
Refer to TF-22, "
How to Erase Self-Diagnostic Results" .

For intermittent malfunctions, move harness or harness connec-
tor by hand. Then check for poor contact or reproduced open circuit.
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*1 : The values are changed by throttle opening and engine speed.
*2 : Mode switch is not equipped, but displayed.
CONSULT-II Function (ALL MODE AWD/4WD)NDS000DM
FUNCTION
CONSULT-II can display each diagnostic item using the diagnostic test modes shown following.
RR RH SENSOR [km/h] or [mph]Wheel speed (Rear wheel
right)Vehicle stopped 0.00 km/h (0.00 mph)
Vehicle running
CAUTION:
Check air pressure of tire under
standard condition.Approximately equal to
the indication on speed-
ometer (Inside of ±10%)
RR LH SENSOR [km/h] or [mph]Wheel speed (Rear wheel
left)Vehicle stopped 0.00 km/h (0.00 mph)
Vehicle running
CAUTION:
Check air pressure of tire under
standard condition.Approximately equal to
the indication on speed-
ometer (Inside of ±10%)
BATTERY VOLT [V]Power supply voltage for
AWD control unitIgnition switch: ON Battery voltage
THRTL POS SEN [%] Throttle opening conditionWhen depressing accelerator pedal
(Value rises gradually in response to
throttle position.)0 - 100%
ETS SOLENOID [A]Monitored value of current at
AWD solenoidEngine running

At idle speedApprox. 0.000A
Engine running

When depressing accelerator
pedalApprox. 0.000 - 0.500A*1
STOP LAMP SW [ON/OFF]Condition of brake pedal
operationBrake pedal: Depressed ON
Brake pedal: Released OFF
ENG SPEED SIG [RUN/STOP] Condition of engine runningEngine stopped
(Engine speed: Less than 400 rpm)STOP
Engine running
(Engine speed: 400 rpm or more)RUN
ETS ACTUATOR [ON/OFF]Operating condition of AWD
actuator relay (integrated in
AWD control unit)Engine stopped (Ignition
switch: ON)OFF
Engine running ON
4WD WARN LAMP [ON/OFF] AWD warning lamp conditionAWD warning lamp: ON ON
AWD warning lamp: OFF OFF
4WD MODE SW*
2 [AUTO]Input condition from mode
switchAlways AUTO
4WD MODE MON [AUTO] Control status of AWD Engine running AUTO
DIS-TIRE MONI [mm]Improper size tire installed
conditionVehicle running with normal size tire
installed0-4 mm
Vehicle running with improper size
tire installed (Front/rear tire size dif-
ference, wear condition)4-8 mm, 8- mm
P BRAKE SW [ON/OFF] Condition of parking brakeParking brake operated ON
Parking brake not operated OFF Monitor item [Unit] Content Condition Display value
Diagnostic test mode FunctionReference
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Self-diagnostic results

Self-diagnostic results can be read and erased quickly.TF-22
Data monitor
Input/Output data in the AWD control unit can be read.TF-24

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CONSULT-II SETTING PROCEDURE
Refer to GI-38, "CONSULT-II Start Procedure" .
SELF-DIAG RESULT MODE
Operation Procedure
1. Perform “CONSULT-II Start Procedure”. Refer to GI-38, "CONSULT-II Start Procedure" .
2. Start engine and drive at 30 km/h (19 MPH) or more for approx. 1 minute.
3. Stop vehicle. With engine at idle, touch “SELF-DIAG RESULTS”.
Display shows malfunction experienced since the last erasing
operation.
NOTE:

The details for “TIME” are as follow:
–“0”: Error currently detected with AWD control unit.
–Except for “0”: Error detected in the past and memorized
with AWD control unit.
Detects frequency of driving after DTC occurs (frequency
of turning ignition switch “ON/OFF”).
Display Item List
CAUTION:

If “CAN COMM CIRCUIT [U1000]” is displayed with other DTCs, first perform the trouble diagnosis for CAN communica-
tion line.

Make sure that ABS warning lamp turns OFF by driving for a minute at vehicle speed of 30 km/h (19 MPH) or more after
turning ignition switch “OFF” if AWD warning lamp turns ON with system malfunction of “ABS SYSTEM [C1203]”. AWD
warning lamp may not turn OFF if it is normal unless ignition switch turns OFF at once and engine restarts after that.
How to Erase Self-Diagnostic Results
1. Perform applicably inspection of malfunctioning item and then repair or replace.
2. Start engine and drive at 30 km/h (19 MPH) or more for approx. 1 minute.
3. Make sure that ABS warning lamp turns OFF.
CAN diagnostic support monitor
The results of transmit/receive diagnosis of CAN communication can be read.LAN-44
Active test
Diagnostic Test Mode in which CONSULT-II drives some actuators apart from
the AWD control unit and also shifts some parameters in a specified range.TF-25
ECU part number
AWD control unit part number can be read.TF-25
Diagnostic test mode FunctionReference
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Items (CONSULT-II screen
terms)Diagnostic item is detected when... Check item
CONTROLLER FAILURE
[C1201]Malfunction has occurred inside AWD control unit.TF-27, "
AWD Control Unit"
ABS SYSTEM
[C1203]Malfunction related to wheel sensor has been detected by ABS actu-
ator and electric unit (control unit).TF-27, "ABS System"
4WD SOLENOID
[C1204]Malfunction related to AWD solenoid has been detected.TF-28, "AWD Solenoid"
4WD ACTUATOR RLY
[C1205]Malfunction has been detected from AWD actuator relay integrated
with AWD control unit, or malfunction related to AWD solenoid has
been detected.TF-31, "AWD Actuator
Relay" or TF-28, "AWD
Solenoid"
ENGINE SIGNAL 1
[C1210]Malfunction has been detected from ECM.TF-32, "Engine Control Sig-
nal"
CAN COMM CIRCUIT
[U1000]When AWD control unit is not transmitting or receiving CAN commu-
nication signal for 2 seconds or more.TF-32, "CAN Communica-
tion Line"
NO DTC IS DETECTED.
FURTHER TESTING MAY BE
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NOTE:
Make sure that ABS warning lamp turns OFF by driving for a minute at vehicle speed of 30 km/h
(19 MPH) or more after turning ignition switch “OFF” if AWD warning lamp turns ON with system
malfunction of “ABS SYSTEM [C1203]”. AWD warning lamp may not turn OFF if it is normal unless
ignition switch turns OFF at once and engine restarts after that.
4. Turn ignition switch “OFF” to erase memory.
5. Start engine and select “SELF-DIAG RESULTS” mode for “ALL MODE AWD/4WD” with CONSULT-II.
6. Touch “ERASE” on CONSULT-II screen to erase DTC memory.
CAUTION:
If memory cannot be erased, perform applicably diagnosis.
7. Drive at 30 km/h (19 MPH) or more for approx. 1 minute. Be sure AWD warning lamp is OFF.

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2. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch “OFF”.
2. Disconnect AWD control unit harness connector.
3. Check continuity between AWD control unit harness connector
F109 terminals 10, 11 and ground.
Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power
in harness or connectors.
3. CHECK DTC
Start engine.
Does AWD warning lamp turn OFF?
YES >>INSPECTION END
NO >> Perform the self-diagnosis, repair or replace damaged parts. Refer to TF-22, "
SELF-DIAG
RESULT MODE" .
AWD Control UnitNDS000DO
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

Check the following if “CONTROLLER FAILURE [C1201]” is displayed in self-diagnosis results of CON-
SULT-II.
1. PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS
With CONSULT-II
1. Turn ignition switch “ON”. (Do not start engine.)
2. Select “SELF-DIAG RESULTS” mode for “ALL MODE AWD/4WD” with CONSULT-II.
3. Touch “ERASE”.
4. Turn ignition switch “OFF” and wait at least 10 seconds.
5. Perform the self-diagnosis again.
Is the
“CONTROLLER FAILURE [C1201]” displayed?
YES >> Replace AWD control unit. Refer to TF-39, "AWD CONTROL UNIT" .
NO >>INSPECTION END
ABS SystemNDS000DP
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

Check the following if “ABS SYSTEM [C1203]” is displayed in self-diagnosis results of CONSULT-II.
1. CHECK DTC WITH ABS ACTUATOR AND ELECTRIC UNIT (CONTROL UNIT)
Perform self-diagnosis with ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit). Refer to BRC-24, "
Self-Diagnosis" .
Is any malfunction detected by self-diagnosis?
YES >> Check the malfunctioning system.
NO >> GO TO 2.Continuity should exist.
SDIA1883E

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2. CHECK DTC AFTER DRIVING
1. Turn ignition switch “OFF”.
2. Start engine and drive vehicle at 30 km/h (19 MPH) for at least 1 minute.
3. Make sure that ABS warning lamp turns OFF.
4. Perform erase self-diagnosis results. Refer to TF-22, "
How to Erase Self-Diagnostic Results" .
5. Stop vehicle and turn ignition switch “OFF”.
6. Turn ignition switch “ON”.
7. Perform self-diagnosis.
Is the
“ABS SYSTEM [C1203]” displayed?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >>INSPECTION END
3. CHECK AWD CONTROL UNIT
Check AWD control unit input/output signal. Refer to TF-20, "
AWD Control Unit Input/Output Signal Reference
Va l u e s" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Check AWD control unit pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector. If
any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts.
4. CHECK DTC
Perform the self-diagnosis, after driving a vehicle for a while.
OK or NG
OK >>INSPECTION END
NG >> Perform self-diagnosis with ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) again. Refer to BRC-24,
"Self-Diagnosis" .
AWD SolenoidNDS000DQ
CONSULT-II REFERENCE VALUE IN DATA MONITOR MODE
Data are reference value.
*: The values are changed by throttle opening and engine speed.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

Check the following if “4WD SOLENOID [C1204]” is displayed in self-diagnosis results of CONSULT-II.
Monitor item [Unit] Condition Display value
ETS SOLENOID [A] Engine runningAt idle speed Approx. 0.000A
When depressing accelerator pedal Approx. 0.000 - 0.500A*