engine overheat INFINITI QX56 2004 Factory User Guide

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.Cooling Radiator/Hose/Radiator filler cap
55555 55 45CO-10
Thermostat 5CO-17
Water pum pCO-15
Water galleryCO-6
Cooling fan
5EC-410
Coolant level (Low)/Contami-
nated coolantCO-8
IVIS (Infinti Vehicle Immobilizer System —
NATS)11EC-63 or
BL-138
SYMPTOM
Reference
page
HARD/NO START/RESTART (EXCP. HA)
ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER/POOR ACCELERATION
HIGH IDLE/LOW IDLE
ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING
IDLING VIBRATION
SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE
OVERHEATS/WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
BATTERY DEAD (UNDER CHARGE)
Warranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM HA

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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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ACTIVE TEST MODE
Test Item
*: Leaving cooling fan OFF with CONSULT-II while engine is running may cause the engine to overheat.
DTC & SRT CONFIRMATION MODE
SRT STATUS Mode
For details, refer to EC-55, "SYSTEM READINESS TEST (SRT) CODE" .
SRT Work Support Mode
This mode enables a technician to drive a vehicle to set the SRT while monitoring the SRT status.
TEST ITEM CONDITION JUDGEMENT CHECK ITEM (REMEDY)
FUEL INJEC-
TION

Engine: Return to the original
trouble condition

Change the amount of fuel injec-
tion using CONSULT-II.If trouble symptom disappears, see
CHECK ITEM.

Harness and connectors

Fuel injector

Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1
IGNITION TIM-
ING

Engine: Return to the original
trouble condition

Timing light: Set

Retard the ignition timing using
CONSULT-II.If trouble symptom disappears, see
CHECK ITEM.

Perform Idle Air Volume Learning.
POWER BAL-
ANCE

Engine: After warming up, idle
the engine.

A/C switch OFF

Shift lever N

Cut off each injector signal one at
a time using CONSULT-II.Engine runs rough or dies.

Harness and connectors

Compression

Fuel injector

Power transistor

Spark plug

Ignition coil
COOLING FAN*

Ignition switch: ON

Turn the cooling fan ON and OFF
using CONSULT-II.Cooling fan moves and stops.

Harness and connectors

Cooling fan motor

IPDM E/R
ENG COOLANT
TEMP

Engine: Return to the original
trouble condition

Change the engine coolant tem-
perature using CONSULT-II.If trouble symptom disappears, see
CHECK ITEM.

Harness and connectors

Engine coolant temperature sen-
sor

Fuel injector
FUEL PUMP
RELAY

Ignition switch: ON (Engine
stopped)

Turn the fuel pump relay ON and
OFF using CONSULT-II and lis-
ten to operating sound.Fuel pump relay makes the operat-
ing sound.
Harness and connectors

Fuel pump relay
PURG VOL
CONT/V

Engine: After warming up, run
engine at 1,500 rpm.

Change the EVAP canister purge
volume control solenoid valve
opening percent using CON-
SULT-II.Engine speed changes according to
the opening percent.
Harness and connectors

Solenoid valve
FUEL/T TEMP
SEN

Change the fuel tank temperature using CONSULT-II.
VENT CON-
TROL/V

Ignition switch: ON (Engine
stopped)

Turn solenoid valve ON and OFF
with the CONSULT-II and listen
to operating sound.Solenoid valve makes an operating
sound.
Harness and connectors

Solenoid valve

DTC P0125 ECT SENSOR
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DTC Confirmation ProcedureUBS00H20
CAUTION:
Be careful not to overheat engine.
NOTE:
If DTC Confirmation Procedure has been previously conducted, always turn ignition switch OFF and wait at
least 10 seconds before conducting the next test.
WITH CONSULT-II
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Select “DATA MONITOR” mode with CONSULT-II.
3. Check that “COOLAN TEMP/S” is above 10°C (50°F).
If it is above 10°C (50°F), the test result will be OK.
If it is below 10°C (50°F), go to following step.
4. Start engine and run it for 65 minutes at idle speed.
If “COOLAN TEMP/S” increases to more than 10°C (50°F)
within 65 minutes, stop engine because the test result will
be OK.
5. If 1st trip DTC is detected, go to EC-179, "
Diagnostic Procedure"
.
WITH GST
Follow the procedure “WITH CONSULT-II” above.
Diagnostic ProcedureUBS00H21
1. CHECK GROUND CONNECTIONS
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Loosen and retighten three ground screws on the body.
Refer to EC-133, "
Ground Inspection" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Repair or replace ground connections.
2. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Refer to EC-180, "
Component Inspection" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Replace engine coolant temperature sensor.
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On Board Diagnosis LogicUBS00H8V
If the cooling fan or another component in the cooling system malfunctions, engine coolant temperature will
rise.
When the engine coolant temperature reaches an abnormally high temperature condition, a malfunction is
indicated.
This self-diagnosis has the one trip detection logic.
CAUTION:
When a malfunction is indicated, be sure to replace the coolant. Refer to CO-8, "
Changing Engine
Coolant" . Also, replace the engine oil. Refer to LU-8, "Changing Engine Oil" .
1. Fill radiator with coolant up to specified level with a filling speed of 2 liters per minute. Be sure to
use coolant with the proper mixture ratio. Refer to MA-11, "
ANTI-FREEZE COOLANT MIXTURE
RATIO" .
2. After refilling coolant, run engine to ensure that no water-flow noise is emitted.
Overall Function CheckUBS00H8W
Use this procedure to check the overall function of the cooling fan. During this check, a DTC might not be con-
firmed.
WA RN ING:
Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could be caused by high pres-
sure fluid escaping from the radiator.
Wrap a thick cloth around cap. Carefully remove the cap by turning it a quarter turn to allow built-up
pressure to escape. Then turn the cap all the way off.
WITH CONSULT-II
1. Check the coolant level in the reservoir tank and radiator.
Allow engine to cool before checking coolant level.
If the coolant level in the reservoir tank and/or radiator is below
the proper range, skip the following steps and go to EC-415,
"Diagnostic Procedure" .
2. Confirm whether customer filled the coolant or not. If customer
filled the coolant, skip the following steps and go to EC-415,
"Diagnostic Procedure" .
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
DTC No. Trouble diagnosis name DTC detecting condition Possible cause
P1217
1217Engine over tempera-
ture (Overheat)

Cooling fan does not operate properly (Over-
heat).

Cooling fan system does not operate prop-
erly (Overheat).

Engine coolant was not added to the system
using the proper filling method.

Engine coolant is not within the specified
range.

Harness or connectors
(The cooling fan circuit is open or
shorted.)

Cooling fan

Radiator hose

Radiator

Radiator cap

Water pump

Thermostat
For more information, refer to EC-418,
"Main 12 Causes of Overheating" .
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4. Perform “COOLING FAN” in “ACTIVE TEST” mode with CON-
SULT-II.
5. If the results are NG, go to EC-415, "
Diagnostic Procedure" .
WITH GST
1. Check the coolant level in the reservoir tank and radiator.
Allow engine to cool before checking coolant level.
If the coolant level in the reservoir tank and/or radiator is below
the proper range, skip the following steps and go to EC-415,
"Diagnostic Procedure" .
2. Confirm whether customer filled the coolant or not. If customer
filled the coolant, skip the following steps and go to EC-415,
"Diagnostic Procedure" .
3. Disconnect engine coolant temperature sensor harness connec-
tor.
4. Connect 150Ω resistor to engine coolant temperature sensor
harness connector.
5. Start engine and make sure that cooling fan operates at higher
speed than low speed.
Be careful not to overheat engine.
6. If NG, go to EC-415, "
Diagnostic Procedure" .
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8. CHECK MAIN 12 CAUSES
If the cause cannot be isolated, go to EC-418, "
Main 12 Causes of Overheating" .
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PROCEDURE A
1. CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect IPDM E/R harness connector E120.
3. Check voltage between IPDM E/R terminal 24 and ground with
CONSULT-II or tester.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> GO TO 2.
2. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.

40A fusible link

Harness for open or short between IPDM E/R and battery
>> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
3. CHECK COOLING FAN MOTOR CIRCUIT FOR OPEN OR SHORT
1. Disconnect cooling fan motor harness connector.
2. Check harness continuity between cooling fan motor terminal 1
and IPDM E/R terminal 24, cooling fan motor terminal 2 and
body ground.
Refer to wiring diagram.
3. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power
in harness or connectors.
4. CHECK COOLING FAN MOTOR
Refer to EC-419, "
Component Inspection" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Replace cooling fan motor.Voltage: Battery voltage
WBIA0532E
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5. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Perform EC-127, "
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT" .
OK or NG
OK >> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to PG-17, "IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MOD-
ULE ENGINE ROOM)" .
NG >> Repair or replace harness connectors.
Main 12 Causes of OverheatingUBS00H8Z
*1: Turn the ignition switch ON.
*2: Engine running at 3,000 rpm for 10 minutes.
*3: Drive at 90 km/h (55 MPH) for 30 minutes and then let idle for 10 minutes.
*4: After 60 minutes of cool down time.
For more information, refer to CO-4, "
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS" . Engine Step Inspection item Equipment Standard Reference page
OFF 1

Blocked radiator

Blocked condenser

Blocked radiator grille

Blocked bumper

Visual No blocking —
2

Coolant mixture
Coolant tester 50 - 50% coolant mixtureMA-10, "RECOM-
MENDED FLUIDS AND
LUBRICANTS"
3
Coolant level
Visual Coolant up to MAX level
in reservoir tank and radi-
ator filler neckCO-8, "Changing Engine
Coolant"
4
Radiator cap
Pressure tester 59 - 98 kPa
(0.6 - 1.0 kg/cm2 , 9 - 14
psi) (Limit)CO-8, "
CHECKING RES-
ERVOIR CAP"
ON*25
Coolant leaks
Visual No leaksCO-8, "CHECKING
COOLING SYSTEM FOR
LEAKS"
ON*26
Thermostat
Touch the upper and
lower radiator hosesBoth hoses should be hotCO-17, "THERMOSTAT
AND WATER PIPING"
ON*17
Cooling fan
CONSULT-II Operating See trouble diagnosis for
DTC P1217 (EC-410,
"DTC P1217 ENGINE
OVER TEMPERA-
TURE" ).
OFF 8

Combustion gas leak
Color checker chemical
tester 4 Gas analyzerNegative —
ON*
39
Coolant temperature
gauge
Visual Gauge less than 3/4
when driving—

Coolant overflow to
reservoir tank
Visual No overflow during driving
and idlingCO-8, "Changing Engine
Coolant"
OFF*410
Coolant return from
reservoir tank to radia-
tor
Visual Should be initial level in
reservoir tankCO-8, "Changing Engine
Coolant"
OFF 11
Cylinder head
Straight gauge feeler
gauge0.1 mm (0.004 in) Maxi-
mum distortion (warping)EM-64, "Inspection After
Disassembly"
12
Cylinder block and pis-
tons
Visual No scuffing on cylinder
walls or pistonEM-89, "Inspection After
Disassembly"

IDX-6
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
M
MAFS - Wiring diagram ..................... EC-149
, EC-156
Magnet clutch ............................... ATC-104, ATC-167
MAIN - Wiring diagram .................................... EC-128
Main oil pump (Transfer) .................................. TF-122
Mainshaft (Transfer) ........................................ TF-116
Maintenance (engine)Schedule 1 ....................... MA-6
Maintenance (engine)Schedule 2 ....................... MA-8
Major overhaul (Final drive) .............. FFD-14, RFD-13
Major overhaul (Transfer) ................................ TF-110
Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) ........................ EC-63
Map lamp .......................................................... LT-129
Mass air flow sensor (MAFS) ............. EC-146, EC-154
Meter ..................................................................... DI-5
METER - Wiring diagram .................................... DI-10
MIL data link connectors circuit ....................... EC-631
MIL/DL - Wiring diagram .................................. EC-631
MIRROR - Wiring diagram ................................ GW-99
Misfire .............................................................. EC-243
Mode door control linkage adjustment ............. ATC-65
Mode door motor ............................ ATC-63, ATC-152
Model variation ................................................... GI-46
Multiport fuel injection (MFI) system .................. EC-26
Multiport fuel injection precautions ....................... GI-6
Multi-remote control system ............................... BL-44
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NATS - Wiring diagram .................................... BL-141
NAVI - Wiring diagram ....................................... AV-79
NAVI Control Unit ............................................ AV-157
Neutral-4LO switch ............................................ TF-96
Nissan torque demand (NTD) control system .... EC-29
NVH troubleshooting (AX) ................................. FAX-4
NVH troubleshooting (EM) .................................. EM-9
NVH troubleshooting (Final drive) ..................... RFD-5
NVH troubleshooting (Propeller shaft) ................. PR-3
NVH troubleshooting (RAX) .............................. RAX-4
NVH troubleshooting (RSU) .............................. RSU-5
NVH troubleshooting (ST) .................................... PS-5
NVH troubleshooting (WT)NVH troubleshooting (WT) .
WT-3
NVIS (Nissan vehicle immobilizer system) precautions
GI-3
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O2H2B1 - Wiring diagram ................................ EC-140
O2H2B2 - Wiring diagram ................................ EC-142
O2S2B1 - Wiring diagram .. EC-188, EC-199, EC-386,
EC-398
O2S2B2 - Wiring diagram .. EC-190, EC-201, EC-388,
EC-400
Oil cooler (engine) ............................................. LU-11
Oil filter ............................................................... LU-10
Oil filter (Transfer) ............................................ TF-107
Oil pan (engine) ................................................ EM-22
Oil pressure (engine) ........................................... LU-7
Oil pressure relief valve (engine) ......................... LU-5
Oil pump (engine) .............................................. LU-13
Oil seal replacement (engine) ........................... EM-56
Oil seal replacement (front of final drive) FFD-8, RFD-6
Oil seal replacement (side of final drive) FFD-10, RFD-
8
On board diagnostic system ............................. EC-49
ORVR (On-board Refueling Vapor Recovery) EC-640
Overheat ......................................................... EC-410
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P/SCKT - Wiring diagram ................................. WW-54
Pantograph jack .................................................. GI-40
Park/Neutral position switch ............................ EC-546
Park/neutral position switch (A/T) .................... AT-109
Parking brake control ........................................... PB-4
Parking lamp .................................................... LT-108
PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) .............. EC-645
Periodic maintenance ......................................... MA-6
Personal lamp .................................................. LT-129
PGC/V - Wiring diagram ................... EC-287, EC-498
PHASE - Wiring diagram ................................ EC-261
Pinion bearing preload diff. ............................. RFD-21
Piston pin inspection ......................................... EM-89
Piston ring inspection ........................................ EM-90
Piston to bore clearance ................................... EM-94
Planetary carrier (Transfer) .............................. TF-127
PNP/SW - Wiring diagram .............................. EC-548
POS - Wiring diagram ..................................... EC-256
POWER - Wiring diagram ................................... PG-6
Power seat ......................................................... SE-88
Power steering fluid level .................................. MA-29
Power steering gear ........................................... PS-15
Power steering oil pump .................................... PS-26
Power steering pressure (PSP) sensor ........... EC-346
Power steering system bleeding .......................... PS-6
Power supply routing .......................................... PG-4
Power window .................................................. GW-15
PRE/SE - Wiring diagram ................. EC-304, EC-310
Precautions (General) ........................................... GI-4
Precautions in repairing high strength steel ..... BL-192
Pressure switch 1 ............................... AT-154, AT-175
Pressure switch 2 ............................................. AT-172
Pressure switch 3 ............................... AT-148, AT-178
Pressure switch 5 ............................... AT-160, AT-181
Pressure switch 6 ............................... AT-166, AT-184
Pressure test (A/T) ............................................. AT-59
Propeller shaft ........................................... PR-4, PR-8
Propeller shaft inspection .................................. MA-24
Propeller shaft on vehicle service ....................... PR-8
Propeller shaft vibration ............................ PR-4, PR-8
PS/SEN - Wiring diagram ............................... EC-347
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R/VIEW - Wiring diagram .................................... DI-75
Radiator ............................................................ CO-10
Rear Audio Remote Control Unit ....................... AV-47