elec INFINITI QX4 2001 Factory Service Manual

SRS701
If no malfunction is detected on ªSELF-DIAG [CURRENT]º even
though malfunction is detected in ªSRS Operation Checkº, check
the battery voltage.
If the battery voltage is less than 9V, charge the battery. Then go
to DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 3, page RS-42.
If the battery voltage is OK, go to DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 4,
page RS-44, to diagnose the following cases:
ISelf-diagnostic result ªSELF-DIAG [PAST]º (previously stored
in the memory) might not be erased after repair.
IThe SRS system malfunctions intermittently.
8. Touch ªPRINTº.
9. Compare diagnostic codes to ªCONSULT-II Diagnostic Code
Chartº, page RS-40.
10. Touch ªBACKº key of CONSULT-II until ªSELECT SYSTEMº
appears in order to return to User mode from Diagnosis mode.
11. Turn ignition switch ªOFFº, then turn off and disconnect
CONSULT-II, and disconnect both battery cables.
12. Repair the system as outlined by the ªRepair orderº in ªCON-
SULT-II Diagnostic Code Chartº, that corresponds to the self-
diagnostic result. For replacement procedure of component
parts, refer to RS-15.
13. After repairing the system, go to DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
3, page RS-42 for final checking.
CONSULT-II Diagnostic Code Chart (ªSELF-DIAG
[CURRENT]º)
NBRS0045S0101
Diagnostic item ExplanationRepair order
ªRecheck SRS at each replace-
ment.º
NO DTC IS
DETECTED.When malfunction is
indicated by the ªAIR
BAGº warning lamp in
User modeILow battery voltage (Less than 9V)IGo to DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 3
(RS-42) after charging battery.
ISelf-diagnostic result ªSELF-DIAG
[PAST]º (previously stored in the
memory) might not be erased after
repair.
IIntermittent malfunction has been
detected in the past.IGo to DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 4
(RS-44).
INo malfunction is detected.IGo to DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 3
(RS-42).
AIRBAG MODULE
[OPEN]IDriver's air bag module circuit is open. (including the spiral
cable)1. Visually check the wiring harness
connection.
2. Replace the harness if it has visible
damage.
3. Replace driver's air bag module.
(Before disposal of it, it must be
deployed.)
4. Replace the spiral cable.
5. Replace the diagnosis sensor unit.
6. Replace the related harness.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Trouble Diagnoses with CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
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SRS771
5. Touch ªAIR BAGº.
SRS697
6. Touch ªSELF-DIAG [CURRENT]º.
SRS701
7. If no malfunction is detected on ªSELF-DIAG [CURRENT]º,
repair of SRS is completed. Go to step 8.
If any malfunction is displayed on ªSELF-DIAG [CURRENT]º,
the malfunctioning part is not repaired completely or another
malfunctioning part is detected. Go to DIAGNOSTIC PROCE-
DURE 2, page RS-39, and repair malfunctioning part com-
pletely.
SRS773
8. Touch ªERASEº.
NOTE:
Touch ªERASEº to clear the memory of the malfunction
(ªSELF-DIAG [PAST]º).
If the memory of the malfunction in ªSELF-DIAG [PAST]º is not
erased, the User mode shows the system malfunction by the
operation of the warning lamp even if the malfunction is repaired
completely.
SRS697
9. Touch ªBACKº key of CONSULT-II to ªSELECT SYSTEMº
screen. Touch ªSELF-DIAG [PAST]º.
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Trouble Diagnoses with CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
RS-43

SRS702
10. Check that no malfunction is detected on ªSELF-DIAG
[PAST]º.
11. Touch ªBACKº key of CONSULT-II until ªSELECT SYSTEMº
appears in order to return to User mode from Diagnosis mode.
12. Turn ignition switch ªOFFº, then turn off and disconnect CON-
SULT-II.
13. Go to ªSRS Operation Checkº, page RS-38 to check SRS
operation by using ªAIR BAGº warning lamp with User mode.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 4 (CONTINUED FROM
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 2)
NBRS0045S03Inspecting SRS malfunctioning record
1 CONSIDER POSSIBILITY OF NOT ERASING SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULT AFTER REPAIRING
Is it the first time for maintenance of SRS?
YesorNo
Ye s©Go to DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 5 (RS-44).
No©Self-diagnostic result ªSELF-DIAG [PAST]º (previously stored in the memory) might not
be erased after repair. Go to DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 3, step 8 (RS-42).
SRS844
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 5NBRS0045S04Inspecting SRS intermittent malfunction by using CONSULT-II
Ð Diagnosis mode
1. Turn ignition switch ªOFFº.
2. Connect CONSULT-II to Data link connector.
SRS695
3. Turn ignition switch ªONº.
4. Touch ªSTARTº.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Trouble Diagnoses with CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
RS-44

SRS771
5. Touch ªAIR BAGº.
SRS697
6. Touch ªSELF-DIAG [PAST]º.
SRS700
7. If diagnostic codes are displayed on ªSELF-DIAG [PAST]º, go
to step 10.
SRS702
If no malfunction is detected on ªSELF-DIAG [PAST]º, touch
ªBACKº and go back to ªSELECT DIAG MODEº.
SRS697
8. Touch ªTROUBLE DIAG RECORDº.
NOTE:
With ªTROUBLE DIAG RECORDº, diagnosis results previ-
ously erased by a reset operation can be displayed.
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Trouble Diagnoses with CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
RS-45

SRS704
9. Diagnostic code is displayed on ªTROUBLE DIAG RECORDº.
10. Touch ªPRINTº.
11. Compare diagnostic codes to ªIntermittent Malfunction Diag-
nostic Code Chartº, page RS-46.
12. Touch ªBACKº key of CONSULT-II until ªSELECT SYSTEMº
appears.
13. Turn ignition switch ªOFFº, then turn off and disconnect
CONSULT-II, and disconnect both battery cables.
14. Repair the system as outlined by the ªRepair orderº in ªInter-
mittent Malfunction Diagnostic Code Chartº, that corresponds
to the self-diagnostic result. For replacement procedure of
component parts, refer to RS-15.
15. Go to DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 3, page RS-42, for final
checking.
Intermittent Malfunction Diagnostic Code Chart (ªSELF-
DIAG [PAST]º or ªTROUBLE DIAG RECORDº)
NBRS0045S0401
Diagnostic item Explanation Repair order
NO DTC IS
DETECTED.When malfunction is
indicated by the ªAIR
BAGº warning lamp in
User modeILow battery voltage (Less than 9V)IGo to DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
3 (RS-42) after charging battery.
INo malfunction is detected.IGo to DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
3 (RS-42).
AIRBAG MODULE
[OPEN]IDriver's air bag module circuit is open. (including the spiral
cable)1. Visually check the wiring harness
connection.
2. Replace the harness if it has visible
damage.
3. If the harness check result is OK,
replace driver's air bag module
(Before disposal of it, it must be
deployed.), diagnosis sensor unit
and spiral cable. AIRBAG MODULE
[VB-SHORT]IDriver's air bag module circuit is shorted to some power sup-
ply circuit. (including the spiral cable)
AIRBAG MODULE
[GND-SHORT]IDriver's air bag module circuit is shorted to ground. (including
the spiral cable)
AIRBAG MODULE
[SHORT]IDriver's air bag module circuits are shorted to each other.
ASSIST A/B MODULE
[VB-SHORT]IFront passenger air bag module circuit is shorted to some
power supply circuit.1. Visually check the wiring harness
connection.
2. Replace the harness if it has visible
damage.
3. If the harness check result is OK,
replace front air bag module
(Before disposal of it, it must be
deployed.), and diagnosis sensor
unit. ASSIST A/B MODULE
[OPEN]IFront passenger air bag module circuit is open.
ASSIST A/B MODULE
[GND-SHORT]IFront passenger air bag module circuit is shorted to ground.
ASSIST A/B MODULE
[SHORT]IFront passenger air bag module circuits are shorted to each
other.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Trouble Diagnoses with CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
RS-46

STARTING & CHARGING SYSTEM
SECTION
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CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS...............................................................2
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)²AIR
BAG²and²SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER²...............2
Wiring Diagrams and Trouble Diagnosis .....................2
PREPARATION...............................................................3
Special Service Tool ....................................................3
BATTERY.........................................................................4
How to Handle Battery ................................................4
METHODS OF PREVENTING OVER-DISCHARGE......4
CHECKING ELECTROLYTE LEVEL............................4
SPECIFIC GRAVITY CHECK......................................5
CHARGING THE BATTERY........................................6
Trouble Diagnoses with Battery/Starting/Charging
System Tester ..............................................................7
DIAGNOSTIC RESULT ITEM CHART..........................9
STARTING SYSTEM.....................................................10
System Description ....................................................10
Wiring Diagram - START -......................................... 11
Trouble Diagnoses with Battery/Starting/Charging
System Tester ............................................................12
DIAGNOSTIC RESULT ITEM CHART........................13
WORK FLOW..........................................................14
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 1..................................15
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 2..................................17
MINIMUM SPECIFICATION OF CRANKING
VOLTAGE REFERENCING COOLANT
TEMPERATURE
......................................................17
Construction ...............................................................18
Removal and Installation ...........................................18
Pinion/Clutch Check ..................................................18
CHARGING SYSTEM....................................................19
System Description ....................................................19
Wiring Diagram - CHARGE -.....................................20
Trouble Diagnoses with Battery/Starting/Charging
System Tester ............................................................21
DIAGNOSTIC RESULT ITEM CHART........................23
WORK FLOW..........................................................24
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 1..................................25
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 2..................................26
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 3..................................27
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR....................................27
Construction ...............................................................28
Removal and Installation ...........................................28
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS).........29
Battery........................................................................29
Starter ........................................................................29
Alternator ...................................................................29
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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ªAIR
BAGº and ªSEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONERº
NBSC0001The Supplemental Restraint System such as ªAIR BAGº and ªSEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONERº used along with
a seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain types of
collision. The SRS system composition which is available to INFINITI QX4 is as follows:
IFor a frontal collision
The Supplemental Restraint System consists of driver air bag module (located in the center of the steer-
ing wheel), front passenger air bag module (located on the instrument panel on passenger side), seat belt
pre-tensioners, a diagnosis sensor unit, warning lamp, wiring harness and spiral cable.
IFor a side collision
The Supplemental Restraint System consists of side air bag module (located in the outer side of front seat),
satellite sensor, diagnosis sensor unit (one of components of air bags for a frontal collision), wiring harness,
warning lamp (one of components of air bags for a frontal collision).
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in theRS sectionof this Service Manual.
WARNING:
ITo avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death
in the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be performed
by an authorized INFINITI dealer.
IImproper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to per-
sonal injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air
Bag Module, see the RS section.
IDo not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. Spiral cable and wiring harnesses covered with yellow insulation tape either just
before the harness connectors or for the complete harness are related to the SRS.
Wiring Diagrams and Trouble DiagnosisNBSC0002When you read wiring diagrams, refer to the following:
IGI-11, ªHOW TO READ WIRING DIAGRAMSº
IEL-9, ªPOWER SUPPLY ROUTINGº for power distribution circuit
When you perform trouble diagnosis, refer to the following:
IGI-35, ªHOW TO FOLLOW TEST GROUP IN TROUBLE DIAGNOSISº
IGI-24, ªHOW TO PERFORM EFFICIENT DIAGNOSIS FOR AN ELECTRICAL INCIDENTº
PRECAUTIONS
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ªAIR BAGº and ªSEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONERº
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How to Handle BatteryNBSC0003CAUTION:
IIf it becomes necessary to start the engine with a booster
battery and jumper cables, use a 12-volt booster battery.
IAfter connecting battery cables, ensure that they are
tightly clamped to battery terminals for good contact.
INever add distilled water through the hole used to check
specific gravity.
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METHODS OF PREVENTING OVER-DISCHARGENBSC0003S01The following precautions must be taken to prevent over-discharg-
ing a battery.
IThe battery surface (particularly its top) should always be kept
clean and dry.
IThe terminal connections should be clean and tight.
IAt every routine maintenance, check the electrolyte level.
This also applies to batteries designated as ªlow maintenanceº
and ªmaintenance-freeº.
MEL041F
IWhen the vehicle is not going to be used over a long period of
time, disconnect the negative battery terminal. (If the vehicle
has an extended storage switch, turn it off.)
MEL042F
ICheck 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.
CHECKING ELECTROLYTE LEVELNBSC0003S02WARNING:
Do not allow battery fluid to come in contact with skin, eyes,
fabrics, or painted surfaces. After touching a battery, do not
touch or rub your eyes until you have thoroughly washed your
hands. If acid contacts eyes, skin or clothing, immediately
flush with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention.
BATTERY
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MEL043F
IRemove the cell plug using a suitable tool.
IAdd distilled water up to the MAX level.
SEL709E
SulphationNBSC0003S0201A battery will be completely discharged if it is left unattended
for a long time and the specific gravity will become less than
1.100. This may result in sulphation on the cell plates.
To determine if a battery has been ªsulphatedº, note its volt-
age and current when charging it. As shown in the figure, less
current and higher voltage are observed in the initial stage of
charging sulphated batteries.
A sulphated battery may sometimes be brought back into ser-
vice by means of a long, slow charge, 12 hours or more, fol-
lowed by a battery capacity test.
MEL042FA
SPECIFIC GRAVITY CHECKNBSC0003S031. Read hydrometer and thermometer indications at eye level.
2. Use the chart below to correct your hydrometer reading
according to electrolyte temperature.
Hydrometer Temperature CorrectionNBSC0003S0301
Battery electrolyte temperature ÉC (ÉF) Add to specific gravity reading
71 (160) 0.032
66 (150) 0.028
60 (140) 0.024
54 (130) 0.020
49 (120) 0.016
43 (110) 0.012
38 (100) 0.008
32 (90) 0.004
27 (80) 0
21 (70) þ0.004
16 (60) þ0.008
10 (50) þ0.012
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BATTERY
How to Handle Battery (Cont'd)
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Battery electrolyte temperature ÉC (ÉF) Add to specific gravity reading
4 (40) þ0.016
þ1 (30) þ0.020
þ7 (20) þ0.024
þ12 (10) þ0.028
þ18 (0) þ0.032
Corrected specific gravity Approximate charge condition
1.260 - 1.280 Fully charged
1.230 - 1.250 3/4 charged
1.200 - 1.220 1/2 charged
1.170 - 1.190 1/4 charged
1.140 - 1.160 Almost discharged
1.110 - 1.130 Completely discharged
CHARGING THE BATTERYNBSC0003S04CAUTION:
IDo not ªquick chargeº a fully discharged battery.
IKeep the battery away from open flame while it is being
charged.
IWhen connecting the charger, connect the leads first, then
turn on the charger. Do not turn on the charger first, as
this may cause a spark.
IIf battery electrolyte temperature rises above 60ÉC (140ÉF),
stop charging. Always charge battery at a temperature
below 60ÉC (140ÉF).
Charging RatesNBSC0003S0401
Amps Time
50 1 hour
25 2 hours
10 5 hours
5 10 hours
Do not charge at more than 50 ampere rate.
NOTE:
The ammeter reading on your battery charger will automatically
decrease as the battery charges. This indicates that the voltage of
the battery is increasing normally as the state of charge improves.
The charging amps indicated above refer to initial charge rate.
IIf, after charging, the specific gravity of any two cells varies
more than .050, the battery should be replaced.
BATTERY
How to Handle Battery (Cont'd)
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