Electrical INFINITI QX4 2001 Factory Service Manual

Location of Electrical PartsNBTF0008
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ALL-MODE 4WD SYSTEM
Location of Electrical Parts
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Description of Electrical PartsNBTF0067TRANSFER MOTORNBTF0067S011. The transfer motor drives the sub-oil pump to provide proper lubrication and oil pressure control when the
vehicle is at standstill, during low-speed operations or is being driven in reverse.
2. The main oil pump is operated by the driving force of the mainshaft. In other words, sufficient oil pressure
buildup does not occur when the vehicle is at standstill or during low-speed operations. While the vehicle
is being driven in reverse, the main oil pump rotates in the reverse direction. Therefore the main oil pump
does not discharge oil pressure. During any of the above vehicle operations, the transfer motor drives the
sub-oil pump to compensate for insufficient oil pressure.
3. The transfer motor operates as follows:
1) The motor relay turns OFF in the 2WD mode.
2) The motor relay operates as described in the table below in modes other than the 2WD mode.
Table 1
PNP switch ªRº position VFF (Vehicle speed) A/T position Motor relay drive command
ON Ð R ON
OFF0 km/hPositions other than the ªPº or
ªNº positionsON
ЪPº or ªNº position (See Table
2.)Ð
0 < VFF%30 km/h Ð ON
30 < VFF < 35 km/h Ð HOLD
35 km/h%VFF Ð OFF
Table 2
A/T position N-4L SW 4WD modeThrottle position
0 - 0.07/8 0.07/8 - 1/8 1/8 - MAX
NOFFLOCK (4H) ON ON ON
Positions other than
the LOCK position
(2WD or AUTO)See NOTE. HOLD ON
ON Ð See NOTE. HOLD ON
P Ð Ð See NOTE. HOLD ON
NOTE:
OFF (after 2.5 seconds have elapsed.)
4. 4WD shift switch, PNP switch, Neutral-4LO switch, vehicle speed sensor and throttle position sensor are
used in conjunction with the transfer motor.
WAIT DETECTION SWITCHNBTF0067S021. The wait detection switch releases the ªboomingº torque produced in the propeller shaft. After the release
of the ªboomingº torque, the wait detection switch helps provide the 4WD lock gear (clutch drum) shifts.
A difference may occur between the operation (ª4LOº to ª4Hº shift only) of the 4WD shift switch and actual
drive mode. At this point, the wait detection switch senses an actual drive mode.
2. The wait detection switch operates as follows:
4WD lock gear (clutch drum) locked: ON
4WD lock gear (clutch drum) released: OFF
3. The wait detection switch senses an actual drive mode and the 4WD shift indicator lamp indicates the
vehicle drive mode.
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ALL-MODE 4WD SYSTEM
Description of Electrical Parts
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2-4WD SHIFT SOLENOID VALVENBTF0067S03The 2-4WD shift solenoid valve operates to apply oil pressure to the wet, multiplate clutch, depending on the
drive mode. The driving force is transmitted to the front wheels through the clutch so the vehicle is set in the
4WD mode. Setting the vehicle in the 2WD mode requires no pressure buildup. In other words, pressure force
applied to the wet, multiplate clutch becomes zero.
LINE PRESSURE SWITCHNBTF0067S041. With the transfer system design, control of the oil pressure provides the transmission of drive torque to
the front wheels. The main pressure to control the oil pressure is referred to as the line pressure.
The line pressure switch determines whether or not adequate line pressure has built up under different
operating conditions.
2. The line pressure switch turns ON when line pressure is produced.
3. The line pressure switch senses line pressure abnormalities and turns the 4WD warning lamp ON.
ALL-MODE 4WD SYSTEM
Description of Electrical Parts (Cont'd)
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Detected items
(Screen terms for CONSULT-II,
ªSELF-DIAG RESULTº mode)Malfunction is detected when... Check items
Throttle position sensor
(THRTL POSI SEN)ISignal voltage from throttle position sensor is abnor-
mally high.
ISignal voltage from throttle position sensor is abnor-
mally low when closed throttle position switch is OFF.Throttle position sensor (Refer to
AT-176, ªDTC P1705 Throttle
Position Sensorº.)
Transfer control unit (ADC)
C/U (ADC)/THRTL SENIPower supply voltage for throttle position sensor is
improper or A/D converter system of transfer control
unit is faulty.Throttle position sensor (Refer to
AT-176, ªDTC P1705 Throttle
Position Sensorº.)
Battery voltage (Note 1)
(BATTERY VOLTAGE)IPower supply voltage for transfer control unit is abnor-
mally low while driving.Power supply circuit (Refer to
AT-96, ªWiring Diagram Ð AT Ð
MAINº.)
4WD shift switch
(4WD MODE SW)IMore than two switch inputs are simultaneously
detected due to short circuit of 4WD shift switch.4WD shift switch circuit, TF-66.
ABS operation signal (Note 4)
(ABS OPER SIGNAL)IWhen a malfunction signal due to disconnection or
shorting is detected.
IWhen a defect signal is entered from the ABS control
unit.ABS operation signal circuit,
TF-86.
Wait detection switch (Note 2)
(WAIT DETECT SWITCH)IImproper signal is input due to open or short circuit.ATP switch, wait detection switch
and neutral-4LO switch circuits
(*2), TF-76.
Shift actuator abnormal
(SHIFT ACT)Transfer control device actuator motor is faulty. (Abnor-
malities are detected when actuator motor fails to oper-
ate while shifting from ª4Hº to ª4LOº or vice versa.)Actuator motor and motor circuit,
TF-115, 89.
Shift actuator position switch
abnormal
(SHIFT ACT P/S)Transfer control device actuator motor arm position sens-
ing switch is faulty.Actuator motor arm position
sensing switch and sensing
switch circuit, TF-115, 92.
Shift actuator circuit abnormal
(SHIFT ACT CIR)Transfer control device actuator circuit is faulty (Abnor-
malities are detected when motor relay circuit is open/
shorted or relay monitor circuit is open/shorted.)Actuator motor, actuator motor
arm position sensing switch and
their associated circuits, TF-114,
115 and 94.
Memory power supply stopIDue to removal of battery which cuts off power supply
to transfer control unit, self-diagnosis memory function
is suspended.Data erase/display circuit, TF-88.
Transfer control unit (RAM)
[CONTROL UNIT (RAM)]IFailure is detected in the memory (RAM) system of
transfer control unit.
Transfer control unit (ROM)
[CONTROL UNIT (ROM)]IFailure is detected in the memory (ROM) system of
transfer control unit.
Transfer control unit (EEPROM)
[CONTROL UNIT (EEPROM)]IFailure is detected in the memory (EEPROM) system
of transfer control unit.
Note 1: When a malfunction occurs, it is only displayed and not stored in the memory.
Note 2: When the wait detection switch has been properly fixed, malfunction information is erased from the memory.
Note 3: If 4WD shift switch is left between 4H and 4LO for a while, this indication may be displayed.
(*1): If the malfunction is detected only while driving in reverse, check the continuity of ªRº position on A/T PNP switch. When there is
nothing wrong with the electrical system, check the hydraulic system.
(*2): If a revolution sensor malfunction is detected at the same time, check the revolution sensor circuit first.
Note 4: When this malfunction is detected with the ABS warning lamp off, first check for disconnection or shorting in the harness between
the transfer control unit and the ABS control unit.
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Trouble Diagnosis with CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
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IntroductionNBTF0013DESCRIPTIONNBTF0013S01When a malfunction (indicated by the 4WD warning lamp illumination) occurs, collect information first from the
customer about how the malfunction occurs. Then, proceed with the diagnosis presuming it is the cause. Also
inspect the electrical system, paying close attention to other possibilities such as fluid level and leaks.
All-mode 4WD transfer is controlled by transfer control unit and sensors.
If a malfunction occurs in the all-mode 4WD system, the 4WD warning lamp lights up to inform of the system
malfunction. There are two ways to identify the cause of the malfunction.
1) Performing the self-diagnosis. (The 4WD warning lamp will indicate what kind of malfunction has occurred
by flickering.)
2) Performing diagnosis using CONSULT-II.
DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEETNBTF0013S02Information from CustomerNBTF0013S0201KEY POINTS
WHAT..... Vehicle model
WHEN..... Date, Frequencies
WHERE..... Road conditions
HOW..... Operating conditions, Symptoms
Information sheet from customer
Customer name MR/MS Model & Year VIN
Transfer model
ATX14AEngine Mileage
Incident Date Manuf. Date In Service Date
FrequencylContinuouslIntermittent ( times a day)
Symptomsl4WD shift indicator lamp does not turn on.
l4WD warning lamp does not turn on.
l4WD shift indicator lamp does not turn off.
lATP warning lamp does not turn on.
l4LO indicator lamp does not turn on.
l4WD shift indicator lamp does not indicate ª4Hº.
l4WD shift indicator lamp repeats flicking.
lTight corner braking symptom occurs.
l4WD system does not operate.
lOthers.
4WD warning lamplContinuously litlNot lit
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð INTRODUCTION
Introduction
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