steering INFINITI M35 2007 Factory Service Manual

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4. DATA MONITOR
1. Connect steering angle sensor harness connector.
2. Select “DATA MONITOR” on “STEERING ANG” mode, and then check the steering angle.
OK or NG
OK >> RAS control unit malfunction. Replace RAS control unit.
NG >> Replace steering angle sensor and adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-
6, "Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .
Inspection 6: Rear Main Signal and Rear Sub Signal MalfunctionNGS000EV
1. CHECK RAS CONTROL UNIT CONNECTOR
1. Turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect RAS control unit harness connector and rear wheel steering angle
sensor harness connector, and check terminal for deformation, disconnection, looseness, etc.
2. Reconnect harness connector securely, and perform self-diagnosis.
With CONSULT-II
Without CONSULT-II
Is above displayed on self-diagnosis display?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Connector terminal connection is loose, damaged, open, or shorted. Repair or replace the termi-
nal.
Steering condition DATA MONITOR
Straight-ahead position – 3.5 - +3.5°
Turn wheel to the right by 90°Approx. R 90°
Turn wheel to the left by 90°Approx. R 90°
Self-diagnosis results
RR ST ANGLE SENSOR [MAIN SIGNAL] [C1915]
RR ST ANGLE SENSOR [SUB SIGNAL] [C1916]
RR ST ANGLE SENSOR [OFFSET SIG1] [C1917]
RR ST ANGLE SENSOR [OFFSET SIG2] [C1918]
RR ST ANGLE SENSOR [ABNORMAL VOL] [C1914]
DTC (warning lamp blinks)
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2. CHECK (1): REAR WHEEL STEERING ANGLE SENSOR POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF, and disconnect rear wheel steering angle sensor harness connector B465.
2. Check continuity rear wheel steering angle sensor harness con-
nector B465 and ground.
3. Turn ignition switch ON, and then check voltage rear wheel
steering angle sensor harness connector B465 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> GO TO 3.
3. CHECK (2): REAR WHEEL STEERING ANGLE SENSOR POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect rear wheel steering angle sensor harness connector B465 and RAS
control unit harness connector B476.
2. Check continuity each harness connector of rear wheel steering
angle sensor harness connector B465 (A) and RAS control unit
harness connector B476 (B).
OK or NG
OK >> RAS control unit malfunction. Replace RAS control unit.
NG >> Harness between rear wheel steering angle sensor and
RAS control unit open or shorted. Repair or replace har-
ness. Terminal 3 − Ground : Continuity should exist.
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Terminal 1 − Ground : Approx. 5 V
SGIA1273E
Rear wheel steering angle sensor RAS control unit Continuity
Terminal 1 Terminal 5 Yes
Terminal 3 Terminal 15 Yes
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4. CHECK REAR WHEEL STEERING ANGLE SENSOR OUTPUT SIGNAL
1. Connect rear wheel steering angle sensor harness connector B465.
2. Check voltage RAS control unit harness connector B476 when
starting the engine and turning the steering wheel from neutral
position clockwise/counterclockwise by 180°.
CAUTION:
There is approximately 1 V or more difference between main output and sub output at straight-ahead position, inspection
results are “NG”.
OK or NG
OK >> RAS control unit malfunction. Replace RAS control unit.
NG >> GO TO 5.
5. CHECK REAR WHEEL STEERING ANGLE SENSOR OUTPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect rear wheel steering angle sensor harness connector B465 and RAS
control unit harness connector B476.
2. Check continuity between each harness connector of rear wheel
steering angle sensor harness connector B465 (A) and RAS
control unit harness connector B476 (B).
OK or NG
OK >> Rear wheel steering angle sensor malfunction. Replace
rear wheel steering angle sensor.
NG >> Harness between rear wheel steering angle sensor and
RAS control unit open or shorted. Repair or replace harness.
SGIA1275E
Steering conditionRear wheel steering angle sensor
Rear main output
Terminal 4 (+) - 15 (-)Rear sub output
Terminal 7 (+) - 15 (-)
Straight-ahead (neutral position) Approx. 2.4 V Approx. 2.4 V
Turn wheel to the right by 180°Approx. 4.4 V Approx. 4.4 V
Turn wheel to the left by 180°Approx. 0.4 V Approx. 0.4 V
Rear wheel steering angle sensor RAS control unit Continuity
Terminal 2 Terminal 7 Yes
Terminal 4 Terminal 4 Yes
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Inspection 7: VDC MalfunctionNGS000EW
1. CHECK RAS CONTROL UNIT CONNECTOR
1. Turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect RAS control unit harness connector and rear wheel steering angle
sensor harness connector, and check terminal for deformation, disconnection, looseness, etc.
2. Reconnect harness connector securely, and perform self-diagnosis.
With CONSULT-II
Without CONSULT-II
Is above displayed on self-diagnosis display?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Connector terminal connection is loose, damaged, open, or shorted. Repair or replace the termi-
nal.
2. CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
Perform VDC self-diagnosis. Refer to BRC-24, "
Self-Diagnosis" .
OK or NG
OK >> RAS control unit malfunction. Replace RAS control unit.
NG >> Repair or replace indicated part. After that, perform RAS self-diagnosis again to make sure that
there is no malfunction.
Self-diagnosis results
VDC [C1929]
DTC (warning lamp blinks)
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Inspection 8: Engine Speed Signal MalfunctionNGS000EX
1. CHECK SPEEDOMETER
Start the engine, and then check the combination meter (tachometer) operation.
Does it operate normally?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Combination meter. Refer to DI-5, "
COMBINATION METERS" .
2. CHECK RAS CONTROL UNIT CONNECTOR
1. Turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect RAS control unit harness connector, and check terminal for deforma-
tion, disconnection, looseness, etc.
2. Reconnect harness connector securely, and perform self-diagnosis.
With CONSULT-II
Without CONSULT-II
Is above displayed on self-diagnosis display?
YES >> RAS control unit malfunction. Replace RAS control unit.
NO >> Connector terminal connection is loose, damaged, open, or shorted. Repair or replace the termi-
nal.
Inspection 9: CAN Communication System MalfunctionNGS000EY
1. CHECK RAS CONTROL UNIT CONNECTOR
1. Turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect RAS control unit harness connector and rear wheel steering angle
sensor harness connector, and check terminal for deformation, disconnection, looseness, etc.
2. Reconnect harness connector securely, and perform CONSULT-II self-diagnosis.
Is above displayed on self-diagnosis display?
YES >>
If “CAN COMM [U1000]” is displayed, print out self–diagnosis. And then, GO TO LAN-50, "CAN
System Specification Chart" .

Replace RAS control unit if “CONTROL UNIT [CAN] [U1010]” is displayed.
NO >> Connector terminal connection is loose, damaged, open, or shorted. Repair or replace the termi-
nal.
Self-diagnostic results
MOTOR OUTPUT [C1921]
DTC (warning lamp blinks)
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Self-diagnostic results
CAN COMM CIRCUIT [U1000]
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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.
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Terminal 1 (+) - 2 (-) : Operating sound is heard.
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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)
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Actuator stroke (B) : 2.3 - 2.5 mm (0.091 - 0.098 in)
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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
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Terminal 3 – 5 : When applying 12 V voltage: Continu-
ity exist.
: When not applying 12 V voltage: Con-
tinuity not exist.
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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
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TRANSFER
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 3
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” .................................................................. 3
Precautions .............................................................. 3
Service Notice or Precautions .................................. 4
PREPARATION ........................................................... 5
Special Service Tools ............................................... 5
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 7
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 8
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 8
TRANSFER FLUID ..................................................... 9
Replacement ............................................................ 9
DRAINING ............................................................. 9
FILLING ................................................................. 9
Inspection ................................................................. 9
FLUID LEAKAGE AND FLUID LEVEL .................. 9
AWD SYSTEM .......................................................... 10
Power Transfer Diagram ........................................ 10
System Description ................................................ 10
DESCRIPTION .................................................... 10
ELECTRIC CONTROLLED COUPLING .............. 11
AWD CONTROL UNIT ......................................... 11
AWD WARNING LAMP ....................................... 12
System Diagram ..................................................... 12
COMPONENTS FUNCTION DESCRIPTION ..... 13
CAN Communication .............................................. 13
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .................................... 13
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS ............................................ 14
Fail-Safe Function .................................................. 14
How to Perform Trouble Diagnosis ........................ 14
BASIC CONCEPT ............................................... 14
Location of Electrical Parts ..................................... 15
Circuit Diagram ...................................................... 16
Wiring Diagram — AWD — .................................... 17
Trouble Diagnosis Chart for Symptoms ................. 20
AWD Control Unit Input/Output Signal Reference
Values .................................................................... 20AWD CONTROL UNIT INSPECTION TABLE ..... 20
CONSULT-II Function (ALL MODE AWD/4WD) ..... 21
FUNCTION .......................................................... 21
CONSULT-II SETTING PROCEDURE ................ 22
SELF-DIAG RESULT MODE ............................... 22
DATA MONITOR MODE ...................................... 24
ACTIVE TEST MODE ......................................... 25
AWD CONTROL UNIT PART NUMBER ............. 25
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYSTEM .................... 26
Power Supply Circuit for AWD Control Unit ............ 26
CONSULT-II REFERENCE VALUE IN DATA
MONITOR MODE ................................................ 26
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .............................. 26
AWD Control Unit ................................................... 27
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .............................. 27
ABS System ........................................................... 27
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .............................. 27
AWD Solenoid ........................................................ 28
CONSULT-II REFERENCE VALUE IN DATA
MONITOR MODE ................................................ 28
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .............................. 28
COMPONENT INSPECTION .............................. 30
AWD Actuator Relay ............................................... 31
CONSULT-II REFERENCE VALUE IN DATA
MONITOR MODE ................................................ 31
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .............................. 31
Engine Control Signal ............................................. 32
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .............................. 32
CAN Communication Line ...................................... 32
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .............................. 32
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYMPTOMS .............. 33
AWD Warning Lamp Does Not Turn ON When The
Ignition Switch Is Turned to ON .............................. 33
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .............................. 33
AWD Warning Lamp Does Not Turn OFF Several
Seconds after Engine Started ................................. 33
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .............................. 33
Heavy Tight-Corner Braking Symptom Occurs
When The Vehicle Is Driven and The Steering Wheel
Is Turned Fully to Either Side after The Engine Is