INFINITI QX4 2005 Factory Service Manual

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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 1
Check Starter Motor Circuit
1. CHECK POWER SUPPLY TO STARTER MOTOR
1. Remove the fuel pump fuse.
2. Crank or start the engine (where possible) until the fuel pressure is released.
3. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
4. Check that the starter motor connector F27 connection is clean and tight.
5. Check voltage between starter motor connector F27 terminal 2
(B/R) and ground using a digital circuit tester.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Check harness between the battery and the starter
motor for open circuit.
2. CHECK VOLTAGE DROP ON STARTER MOTOR CIRCUIT
Check voltage between starter motor connector F27 terminal 2 (B/R)
and battery positive terminal using a digital circuit tester.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Check harness between the battery and the starter
motor for poor continuity.
3. CHECK VOLTAGE DROP ON STARTER MOTOR GROUND CIRCUIT
Check voltage between starter motor case and battery negative ter-
minal using a digital circuit tester.
OK or NG
OK >> Starter motor ground circuit is OK. Further inspection is
necessary. Refer to SC-13, "
WORK FLOW" .
NG >> Check harness between the starter motor case and
ground for poor continuity. Battery voltage should
exist.
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Ignition switch in
START.: Less than 0.5V
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Ignition switch in
START.: Less than 0.2V
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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 2
Check Magnetic Switch Circuit
1. CHECK POWER SUPPLY FOR MAGNETIC SWITCH
1. Remove the fuel pump fuse.
2. Crank or start the engine (where possible) until the fuel pressure is released.
3. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
4. Disconnect starter motor connector F28.
5. Check voltage between starter motor connector F28 terminal 1
(W/R) and ground using a digital circuit tester.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Check the following.

40A fusible link (letter m , located in fuse and fusible
link box)

Ignition switch

Starter relay [within the intelligent power distribution module engine room (IPDM E/R)]

Harness for open or short
2. CHECK VOLTAGE DROP ON MAGNETIC SWITCH CIRCUIT
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Connect starter motor connector F28.
3. Check voltage between starter motor connector F28 terminal 1
(W/R) and battery positive terminal using a digital circuit tester.
OK or NG
OK >> Magnetic switch circuit is OK. Further inspection is nec-
essary. Refer to SC-13, "
WORK FLOW" .
NG >> Check harness between the battery and the magnetic
switch for poor continuity. Ignition switch in
START.: Battery voltage
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Ignition switch in
START.: Less than 1V
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MINIMUM SPECIFICATION OF CRANKING VOLTAGE REFERENCING COOLANT TEMPERA-
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Removal and InstallationEKS00B7E
REMOVAL
1. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to EM-15, "Removal and Installation" .
2. Remove/disconnect the starter harness connectors.
3. Remove the two starter bolts, using power tools.
4. Remove the starter.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Tighten terminal nut carefully.
Engine coolant temperature Voltage V
−30°C to −20°C (−22°F to −4°F) 8.4
−19°C to −10°C (−2°F to 14°F) 8.9
−9°C to 0°C (16°F to 32°F) 9.3
More than 1°C (More than 34°F) 9.7
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Terminal nut : 10.8 N·m (1.1 kg-m, 8 ft-lb)

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CHARGING SYSTEMPFP:23100
System DescriptionEKS00B7H
The generator provides DC voltage to operate the vehicle's electrical system and to keep the battery charged.
The voltage output is controlled by the IC regulator.
Power is supplied at all times:

to generator terminal 4

through 10A fuse (No. 30, located in the fuse and fusible link box).
Terminal 1 supplies power to charge the battery and operate the vehicle's electrical system. Output voltage is
controlled by the IC regulator at terminal 4 detecting the input voltage. The charging circuit is protected by the
140A fusible link (letter a , located in the fusible link box).
Ground is supplied:

to generator terminal 2

through body ground E203.
With the ignition switch in the ON or START position, power is supplied:

through 10A fuse [No. 14, located in the fuse block (J/B)]

to combination meter terminal 24 for the charge warning lamp.
Ground is supplied to terminal 13 of the combination meter through terminal 3 of the generator. With power
and ground supplied, the charge warning lamp will illuminate. When the generator is providing sufficient volt-
age with the engine running, the ground is opened and the charge warning lamp will go off.
If the charge warning lamp illuminates with the engine running, a fault is indicated.

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Wiring Diagram — CHARGE —EKS00B7I
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Trouble Diagnoses with Battery/Starting/Charging System TesterEKS00B7J
NOTE:
To ensure a complete and thorough diagnosis, the battery, starter and generator test segments must be done
as a set from start to finish.
1. Turn off all loads on the vehicle electrical system.
2. Perform battery and starting system test with Battery/Starting/
Charging system tester.
3. Press “ENTER” to begin the charging system test.
4. Start engine.
5. Press “ENTER” until “LOADS OFF REV ENGINE 5 SEC” is dis-
played.
6. Raise and hold the engine speed at 1,500 to 2,000 rpm for about
5 seconds, then return the engine to idle.
Once the increase in engine rpm is detected, press “ENTER” to
continue.
NOTE:

If after 30 seconds an increase in engine idle speed is not
detected, “RPM NOT DETECTED” will display.

Some engines may have a higher idle initially after starting,
particularly when the engine is cold. The tester may detect
this without any other action being taken. If this occurs, con-
tinue on with the testing process. The final results will not be affected.
7. The tester now checks the engine at idle and performs the
DIODE/RIPPLE check.
8. When complete, the tester will prompt you to turn on the follow-
ing electrical loads.

Heater fan set to highest speed. Do not run the A/C or wind-
shield defroster.

Headlamp high beam

Rear window defogger
NOTE:
Do not run the windshield wipers or any other cyclical loads.
9. Press “ENTER” to continue.
SEL417X
SEL418X
SEL419X
SEL420X

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10. Raise and hold the engine speed at 1,500 to 2,000 rpm for about
5 seconds, then return the engine to idle. Once the increase in
engine rpm is detected, press “ENTER” to continue.
NOTE:
If after 30 seconds an increase in engine idle speed is not
detected, “RPM NOT DETECTED” will be displayed. Press
“ENTER” to restart the test.
11. Diagnostic result is displayed on the tester. Refer to SC-20,
"DIAGNOSTIC RESULT ITEM CHART" .
12. Press “ENTER” then test output code is displayed. Record the
test output code on the repair order.
13. Toggle back to the “DIAGNOSTIC SCREEN” for test results.
DIAGNOSTIC RESULT ITEM CHART
SEL421X
SEL422X
SEL577X
Diagnostic item Service procedure
CHARGING SYSTEM NORMAL Charging system is normal and will also show DIODE RIPPLE test result.
NO CHARGING VOLTAGE
Go to SC-21, "
WORK FLOW" . LOW CHARGING VOLTAGE
HIGH CHARGING VOLTAGE
DIODE RIPPLE NORMAL Diode ripple is OK and will also show CHARGING VOLTAGE test result.
EXCESS RIPPLE DETECTEDReplace the generator. Perform “DIODE RIPPLE” test again using Battery/Starting/Charging
system tester to confirm repair.
DIODE RIPPLE NOT DETECTED Go to SC-21, "
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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 1
Check Charge Warning Lamp Circuit
1. CHECK CHARGE WARNING LAMP CIRCUIT CONNECTION
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Check to see if terminal 3 is clean and tight.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Repair terminal 3 connection. Confirm repair by performing complete Battery/Starting/Charging
system test.
2. CHECK CHARGE WARNING LAMP CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect E205 connector from generator.
2. Apply ground to connector E205 terminal 3 (BR/W) with the igni-
tion switch in the ON position.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO SC-21, "WORK FLOW" .
NG >> Check the following.

10A fuse [No. 14, located in fuse block (J/B)]

Charge warning lamp

Harness for open or short between combination
meter and fuse

Harness for open or short between combination meter and generator Charge warning lamp should
light up.
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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 2
Check Battery Circuit
1. CHECK BATTERY CIRCUIT CONNECTION
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Check to see if terminal 1 is clean and tight.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Repair terminal 1 connection. Confirm repair by performing complete Battery/Starting/Charging
system test.
2. CHECK BATTERY CIRCUIT
Check voltage between generator connector E206 terminal 1 (B/R)
and ground using a digital circuit tester.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Check the following.

140A fusible link (letter a , located in fusible link box)

Harness for open or short between generator and fus-
ible link
3. CHECK VOLTAGE DROP ON BATTERY CIRCUIT
1. Start the engine.
2. Check voltage between generator connector E206 terminal 1 (B/
R) and battery positive terminal using a digital circuit tester.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace the generator. Refer to SC-27, "Removal and
Installation" . Confirm repair by performing complete
Battery/Starting/Charging system test.
NG >> Check harness between the battery and the generator
for poor continuity.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 3
Check Charge Warning Lamp Circuit
1. CHECK CHARGE WARNING LAMP CONNECTION
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Check to see if terminal 3 is clean and tight.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Repair terminal 3 connection. Confirm repair by performing complete Battery/Starting/Charging
system test. Battery voltage should exist.
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With engine running
at idle and warm.: Less than 0.2V
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