check engine INFINITI M35 2007 Factory Service Manual

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PRECAUTIONS
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PRECAUTIONSPFP:00001
PrecautionsNES000J2

When installing rubber bushings, final tightening must be carried out under unladen conditions with tires
on ground. Oil will shorten the life of rubber bushings. Be sure to wipe off any spilled oil.
–Unladen conditions mean that fuel, engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and
mats are in designated positions.

After servicing suspension parts, be sure to check wheel alignment.

Self-lock nuts are not reusable. Always use new ones when installing. Since new self-lock nuts are pre-
oiled, tighten as they are.

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
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On-Vehicle Inspection NES000J6
Make sure the mounting conditions (looseness, back lash) of each component and component conditions
(wear, damage) are normal.
INSPECTION SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT AXIAL END PLAY
Measure axial end play by placing and moving up/down with an iron pry bar or something similar between sus-
pension arm and axle assembly.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage ball joint boot.
SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION
Check shock absorber for oil leakage, damage and replace if malfunction is detected.
Wheel Alignment InspectionNES000J7
DESCRIPTION
Measure wheel alignment under unladen conditions.
NOTE:
“Unladen conditions” means that fuel, engine coolant, and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and
mats in designated positions.
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION
Check the following:
1. Tires for improper air pressure and wear.
2. Road wheels for runout. Refer to WT-6, "
ROAD WHEEL" .
3. Wheel bearing axial end play. Refer to RAX-5, "
WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION" .
4. Ball joint axial end play of suspension arm. Refer to RSU-5, "
INSPECTION SUSPENSION ARM BALL
JOINT AXIAL END PLAY" .
5. Shock absorber operation.
6. Each mounting point of axle and suspension for looseness and deformation.
7. Each of front lower link, rear lower link, radius rod, rear suspension member, suspension arm and shock
absorber for cracks, deformation, and other damage.
8. Vehicle height (posture).
GENERAL INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

A four-wheel thrust alignment should be performed.
–This type of alignment is recommended for any NISSAN/INFINITI vehicle.
–The four-wheel “thrust” process helps ensure that the vehicle is properly aligned and the steering wheel is
centered.
–The alignment rack itself should be capable of accepting any NISSAN/INFINITI vehicle.
–The rack should be checked to ensure that it is level.

Make sure the machine is properly calibrated.
–Your alignment equipment should be regularly calibrated in order to give correct information.
–Check with the manufacturer of your specific equipment for their recommended Service/Calibration
Schedule.Standard value
Axial end play : 0 mm (0 in)

PRE-CRASH SEAT BELT
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3. CHECK SEAT BELT MOTOR RH
Check continuity between pre-crash seat belt motor RH.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace pre-crash seat belt control unit.
NG >> Replace pre-crash seat belt motor RH.
Check Brake Pedal Stroke Sensor Shield Wire Circuit NHS0008G
1. CHECK PRE-CRASH SEAT BELT INPUT SIGNAL
With CONSULT-II
Select “B PEDAL SIG1 and 2” on DATA MONITOR screen, and then
make sure that the voltage does not change if brake pedal is not
operated.
NOTE:
Diagnosis should be performed with engine running, audio and air
conditioner operating.
Without CONSULT-II
1. Start engine.
2. Check voltage between pre-crash seat belt harness connector.
OK or NG
OK >> Brake pedal stroke sensor shield wire circuit is OK.
NG >> Check shield wire for damage. Repair or replace if necessary.
Pre-crash seat belt
motor RH connectorTerminal Continuity
B422 1 2 Yes
PHIA1139E
B PEDAL SIG1
Brake released :There is no change in the voltage
value, and it is almost constant
B PEDAL SIG2
Brake released :There is no change in the voltage
value, and it is almost constant.
Terminal
ConditionVoltage (V)
(Approx.) (+)
(–) Pre-crash seat
belt control unit
connectorTerminal
B14216
GroundPerformed with
engine running, audio
and air conditioner
operating and brake
pedal released.There is no
change in the
voltage value,
and it is almost
constant 20
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STARTING & CHARGING SYSTEM
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STARTING & CHARGING SYSTEM
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 2
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” .................................................................. 2
Precautions for Power Generation Voltage Variable
Control System ......................................................... 2
PREPARATION ........................................................... 3
Special Service Tools ............................................... 3
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 3
BATTERY .................................................................... 4
How to Handle Battery ............................................. 4
METHODS OF PREVENTING OVER-DIS-
CHARGE ............................................................... 4
CHECKING ELECTROLYTE LEVEL .................... 5
SPECIFIC GRAVITY CHECK ............................... 5
CHARGING THE BATTERY ................................. 6
Trouble Diagnosis with Battery Service Center ........ 7
Removal and Installation .......................................... 7
REMOVAL ............................................................. 7
INSTALLATION ..................................................... 7
STARTING SYSTEM .................................................. 8
System Description .................................................. 8
Wiring Diagram — START — ................................... 9
VQ35DE ENGINE MODELS ................................. 9
VK45DE ENGINE MODELS ............................... 10
Trouble Diagnosis with Starting/Charging System
Tester (Starting) ....................................................... 11
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 1 ........................... 12
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 2 ........................... 13
MINIMUM SPECIFICATION OF CRANKING
VOLTAGE REFERENCING COOLANT TEM-
PERATURE ......................................................... 13
Removal and Installation ........................................ 14
VQ35DE ENGINE MODELS (2WD) .................... 14
VQ35DE ENGINE MODELS (AWD) ................... 15
VK45DE ENGINE MODELS ............................... 16Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 17
VQ35DE ENGINE MODELS (2WD) .................... 17
VQ35DE ENGINE MODELS (AWD) .................... 18
VK45DE ENGINE MODELS ................................ 19
Inspection After Disassembly ................................. 19
PINION/CLUTCH CHECK ................................... 19
CHARGING SYSTEM ............................................... 20
System Description ................................................. 20
DESCRIPTION .................................................... 20
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR .............................. 20
POWER GENERATION VOLTAGE VARIABLE
CONTROL SYSTEM ........................................... 21
Wiring Diagram — CHARGE — ............................. 22
VQ35DE ENGINE MODELS (2WD) .................... 22
VQ35DE ENGINE MODELS (AWD) .................... 23
VK45DE ENGINE MODELS ................................ 24
Trouble Diagnosis with Starting/Charging System
Tester (Charging) .................................................... 25
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION ............................. 26
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 1 ........................... 26
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 2 ........................... 27
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 3 ........................... 27
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 4 ........................... 28
Power Generation Voltage Variable Control System
Operation Inspection .............................................. 29
Removal and Installation ........................................ 31
VQ35DE ENGINE MODELS ............................... 31
VK45DE ENGINE MODELS ................................ 33
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 35
VQ35DE ENGINE MODELS ............................... 35
VK45DE ENGINE MODELS ................................ 36
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 37
Battery .................................................................... 37
Starter ..................................................................... 37
Alternator ................................................................ 37

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BATTERY
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How to Handle BatteryNKS005BO
CAUTION:

If it becomes necessary to start the engine with a booster battery and jumper cables, use a 12-volt
booster battery.

After connecting battery cables, ensure that they are tightly clamped to battery terminals for good
contact.

Never add distilled water through the hole used to check specific gravity.
METHODS OF PREVENTING OVER-DISCHARGE
The following precautions must be taken to prevent over-discharging
a battery.

The battery surface (particularly its top) should always be kept
clean and dry.

The terminal connections should be clean and tight.

At every routine maintenance, check the electrolyte level.
This also applies to batteries designated as “low maintenance”
and “maintenance-free”.

When the vehicle is not going to be used over a long period of
time, disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.

Check the charge condition of the battery.
Periodically check the specific gravity of the electrolyte. Keep a
close check on charge condition to prevent over-discharge.
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For battery testing, use Battery Service Center (J-48087). For details and operating instructions, refer to Tech-
nical Service Bulletin and/or Battery Service Center User Guide.
Removal and Installation NKS005BQ
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine room cover RH.
2. Remove battery cover.
3. Remove the clips (A), and remove hoodledge cover RH (1).
4. Remove the cowl top cover (RH). Refer to EI-18, "
Removal and Installation" .
5. Loosen battery terminal nuts (1), and disconnect both battery
cables from battery terminals.
CAUTION:
When disconnecting, disconnect the battery cable from the
negative terminal first.
6. Remove battery fix frame mounting nuts (2) and battery fix
frame.
7. Remove battery.
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Locate the battery at the outside of the vehicle in the battery tray when installing the battery.
Check that the positive terminal cap opens and closes.
CAUTION:
When connecting, connect the battery cable to the positive terminal first.
PKIB8791E
3 : Relay box
PKIB8792E
Battery fix frame mounting nut
: 4.4 N·m (0.45 kg-m, 39 in-lb)
Battery terminal nut
: 5.4 N·m (0.55 kg-m, 48 in-lb)

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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 1
Check “B” Terminal Circuit
CAUTION:
Perform diagnosis under the condition that engine cannot start by the following procedure.
1. Remove fuel pump fuse.
2. Crank or start the engine (where possible) until the fuel pressure is released.
1. CHECK “B” TERMINAL CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Make sure that starter motor “B” terminal connection is clean
and tight.
3. Check voltage between starter motor “B” terminal and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Check harness between battery and starter motor for open circuit.
2. CHECK BATTERY CABLE CONNECTION STATUS (VOLTAGE DROP TEST)
Check voltage between starter motor “B” terminal and battery posi-
tive terminal.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Check harness between the battery and the starter motor for poor continuity.
*1 For battery testing, use Battery Ser-
vice Center (J-48087). For details
and operating instructions, refer to
Technical Service Bulletin and/or
Battery Service Center User Guide.*2SC-13, "MINIMUM SPECIFICATION
OF CRANKING VOLTAGE REFER-
ENCING COOLANT TEMPERA-
TURE"
*3SC-12, "Check “B” Terminal Circuit"
*4SC-13, "Check “S” Connector Cir-
cuit"
Te r m i n a l s
Voltage (Approx.) (+)
(–)
Starter motor
“B” terminalTerminal
E203 2 Ground Battery voltage
PKIB8793E
Terminals
ConditionVoltage
(Approx.)
(+)(–)
Starter motor
“B” terminalTerminal
Battery positive
terminalE203 2 When the ignition
switch is in
START positionLess than
0.5 V
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3. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT STATUS (VOLTAGE DROP TEST)
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check voltage between starter motor case and battery negative
terminal.
OK or NG
OK >> “B” terminal circuit is OK. Further inspection necessary.
Refer to SC-11, "
Trouble Diagnosis with Starting/Charging System Tester (Starting)" .
NG >> Check the starter motor case and ground for poor continuity.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 2
Check “S” Connector Circuit
CAUTION:
Perform diagnosis under the condition that engine cannot start by the following procedure.
1. Remove fuel pump fuse.
2. Crank or start the engine (where possible) until the fuel pressure is released.
1. CHECK “S” CONNECTOR CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect starter motor connector.
3. Check voltage between starter motor harness connector and
ground.
OK or NG
OK >> “S” connector circuit is OK. Further inspection necessary. Refer to SC-11, "Trouble Diagnosis with
Starting/Charging System Tester (Starting)" .
NG >> Check the following.

Ignition switch and PDU

IPDM E/R

Harness between starter motor and IPDM E/R
MINIMUM SPECIFICATION OF CRANKING VOLTAGE REFERENCING COOLANT TEMPERA-
TURE
Terminals
Condition Voltage (Approx.)
(+) (–)
Starter motor
caseBattery negative
terminalWhen the ignition
switch is in
START positionLess than 0.2 V
PKIB8795E
Terminals
ConditionVoltage
(Approx.) (+)
(–)
Starter motor
connectorTerminal
F9 (VQ35DE)
E210 (VK45DE)1 GroundWhen the ignition
switch is in
START positionBattery voltage
PKIB8796E
Engine coolant temperature Voltage [V]
−30 °C to −20 °C (−22 °F to −4 °F) 8.6
−19 °C to −10 °C (−2 °F to 14°F) 9.1
−9 °C to 0 °C (16 °F to 32 °F) 9.5
More than 1 °C (More than 34 °F) 9.9

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Inspection After Disassembly NKS005BW
PINION/CLUTCH CHECK
1. Inspect pinion teeth.

Replace pinion if teeth are worn or damaged. (Also check condition of ring gear teeth.)
2. Inspect reduction gear teeth.

Replace reduction gear if teeth are worn or damaged. (Also check condition of armature shaft gear
teeth.)
3. Check if pinion locks in one direction and rotates smoothly in the opposite direction.

If it locks or rotates in both directions, or unusual resistance is evident, replace.
1. Magnetic switch assembly 2. Adjusting plate 3. Packing
4. Plate 5. Shift lever 6. Sleeve bearing
7. Front bracket assembly 8. Yoke assembly 9. Armature assembly
10. Washer 11. Rear bearing 12. Brush holder assembly
13. Rear bracket assembly 14. Cover 15. Packing
16. Ball 17. Shaft gear assembly 18. Clutch gear assembly
19. Pinion stopper 20. Stopper clip
: N·m (kg-m, in-lb) (H): High-temperature grease point
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3. CHECK “B” TERMINAL CONNECTION (VOLTAGE DROP TEST)
1. Start engine, then engine running at idle and warm.
2. Check voltage between battery positive terminal and alternator
“B” terminal.
OK or NG
OK >> Go to SC-25, "Trouble Diagnosis with Starting/Charging
System Tester (Charging)" .
NG >> Check harness between battery and alternator for poor continuity.
Power Generation Voltage Variable Control System Operation InspectionNKS003NQ
CAUTION:

For this model, the battery current sensor that is installed to the battery cable at the negative ter-
minal measures the charging/discharging current of the battery, and performs various controls. If
the electrical component or the ground wire is connected directly to the battery terminal, the cur-
rent other than that being measured with the battery current sensor is charging to or discharging
from the battery. This condition causes the malfunction of the control, and then the battery dis-
charge may occur. Never connect the electrical component or the ground wire directly to the bat-
tery terminal.

When performing this inspection, always use the charged battery that completed the battery
inspection. (When the charging rate of the battery is low, the response speed of the voltage
change will become slow. This is a cause of an incorrect inspection.)
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. CHECK ECM (CONSULT-II)
Perform ECM self-diagnosis with CONSULT-II. Refer to the following.

VQ35DE: EC-123, "CONSULT-II Function (ENGINE)"

VK45DE: EC-826, "CONSULT-II Function (ENGINE)"
Self-diagnostic results content
No malfunction detected>> GO TO 2.
Malfunction detected>> Check applicable parts, and repair or replace corresponding parts.
Terminals
Voltage
(Approx.)
(+)(–)
Alternator “B” terminal Terminal
Battery positive
terminalE205 [VQ35DE (2WD)]
E202 [VQ35DE (AWD)/VK45DE]1 Less than 0.2 V
PKIB8810E