power steering INFINITI QX56 2004 Factory Owner's Manual

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Fail-safe ChartUBS00GZY
When the DTC listed below is detected, the ECM enters fail-safe mode and the MIL lights up.
2
P0037 P0038 P0057 P0058 Heated oxygen sensor 2 heater

P0138 P0139 P0158 P0159 P1146 P1147 P1166 P1167 Heated oxygen sensor 2

P0441 EVAP control system purge flow monitoring

P0444 P0445 P1444 EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve

P0447 P1446 EVAP canister vent control valve

P0451 P0452 P0453 EVAP control system pressure sensor

P0550 Power steering pressure sensor

P0700 P0710 P0720 P0740 P0744 P0745 P1706 P1716 P1730 P1752 P1754 P1757 P1759 P1762 P1764 P1767
P1769 P1772 P1774 A/T related sensors and solenoid valves

P1031 P1032 P1051 P1052 A/F sensor 1 heater

P1065 ECM power supply

P1122 Electric throttle control function

P1124 P1126 P1128 Electric throttle control actuator

P1217 Engine over temperature (OVERHEAT)

P1271 P1272 P1273 P1274 P1276 P1278 P1279 P1281 P1282 P1283 P1284 P1286 P1288 P1289 A/F sensor 1

P1805 Brake switch
3

P0171 P0172 P0174 P0175 Fuel injection system function

P0300 - P0308 Misfire

P0420 P0430 Three way catalyst function

P0442 P0456 EVAP control system (SMALL LEAK, VERY SMALL LEAK)

P0455 EVAP control system (GROSS LEAK)

P0506 P0507 Idle speed control system

P1121 Electric throttle control actuator

P1148 P1168 Closed loop control

P1211 TCS control unit

P1212 TCS communication line

P1564 ICC steering switch/ASCD steering switch

P1568 ICC command value

P1572 ICC brake switch/ASCD brake switch

P1574 ICC vehicle speed sensor/ASCD vehicle speed sensor Priority Detected items (DTC)
DTC No. Detected items Engine operating condition in fail-safe mode
P0101
P0102
P0103Mass air flow sensor circuit Engine speed will not rise more than 2,400 rpm due to the fuel cut.
P0117
P0118Engine coolant tempera-
ture sensor circuitEngine coolant temperature will be determined by ECM based on the time after turning
ignition switch ON or START.
CONSULT-II displays the engine coolant temperature decided by ECM.
ConditionEngine coolant temperature decided
(CONSULT-II display)
Just as ignition switch is turned
ON or START40°C (104°F)
More than approx. 4 minutes after
ignition ON or START80°C (176°F)
Except as shown above40 - 80°C (104 - 176°F)
(Depends on the time)
When the fail-safe system for engine coolant temperature sensor is activated, the cooling
fan operates while engine is running.

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1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.
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SYSTEM — ENGINE MECHANICAL & OTHER
Vehicle speed signal circuit 2 3 3 3EC-340
Power steering pressure sensor circuit 2 3 3EC-346
ECM 22333333333EC-351,
EC-361
PNP switch circuit 3 3 3 3 3EC-546
Refrigerant pressure sensor circuit 2 3 3 4EC-607
Electrical load signal circuit 3EC-612
Air conditioner circuit 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2AT C - 3 3
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) 4BRC-11
SYMPTOM
Reference
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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
SYMPTOM
Reference
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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
Fuel Fuel tank
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5FL-9
Fuel piping 5 5 5 5 5 5FL-3
Vapor lock—
Valve deposit
555555 5—
Poor fuel (Heavy weight gaso-
line, Low octane)—

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Revision: August 20072004 QX563LThrottle control motor relay
power supply[Ignition switch: ON]BATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
4 L/W Throttle control motor (Close)[Ignition switch: ON]

Engine stopped

Shift lever position: D

Accelerator pedal: Released0 - 14V
5 L/B Throttle control motor (Open)[Ignition switch: ON]

Engine stopped

Shift lever position: D

Accelerator pedal: Fully depressed0 - 14V
6GRHeated oxygen sensor 2
heater (bank 1)[Engine is running]

Engine speed is below 3,600 rpm after the
following conditions are met.
–Engine: After warming up
–Keeping the engine speed between 3,500
and 4,000 rpm for 1 minute and at idle for 1
minute under no load0 - 1.0V
[Ignition switch: ON]

Engine stopped
[Engine is running]

Engine speed is above 3,600 rpm.BATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
12 RPower steering pressure
sensor[Engine is running]

Steering wheel is being turned.0.5 - 4.5V
[Engine is running]

Steering wheel is not being turned.0.4 - 0.8V
13 OCrankshaft position sensor
(POS)[Engine is running]

Warm-up condition

Idle speed
NOTE:
The pulse cycle changes depending on rpm
at idle.1.0 - 2.0V
[Engine is running]

Engine speed is 2,000 rpm.1.0 - 2.0V TER-
MINAL
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COLORITEM CONDITION DATA (DC Voltage)
PBIB1104E
PBIB1105E
PBIB1041E
PBIB1042E

EC-100Revision: August 2007
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48 SBSensor power supply
(EVAP control system pres-
sure sensor)[Ignition switch: ON]Approximately 5V
49 R/YSensor power supply
(Refrigerant pressure sen-
sor)[Ignition switch: ON]Approximately 5V
50 B Throttle position sensor 1[Ignition switch: ON]

Engine stopped

Shift lever position: D

Accelerator pedal: Fully releasedMore than 0.36V
[Ignition switch: ON]

Engine stopped

Shift lever position: D

Accelerator pedal: Fully depressedLess than 4.75V
51 W Mass air flow sensor[Engine is running]

Warm-up condition

Idle speed1.1 - 1.4V
[Engine is running]

Warm-up condition

Engine speed is 2,500 rpm.1.7 - 2.0V
55 RHeated oxygen sensor 2
(bank 1)[Engine is running]

Warm-up condition

Revving engine from idle to 3,000 rpm
quickly after the following conditions are
met.
–After keeping the engine speed between
3,500 and 4,000 rpm for 1 minute and at
idle for 1 minute under no load.0 - Approximately 1.0V
57 L/P
A/F sensor 1 (bank 2)[Engine is running]

Warm-up condition

Idle speedApproximately 2.6V
58 GR/GApproximately 2.3V
76 G/LApproximately 3.1V
77 BR/BApproximately 2.3V
66 RSensor ground
(Throttle position sensor)[Engine is running]

Warm-up condition

Idle speedApproximately 0V
67 B Sensor ground[Engine is running]

Warm-up condition

Idle speedApproximately 0V
68 W/LSensor power supply
(Power steering pressure
sensor)[Ignition switch: ON]Approximately 5V
69 W Throttle position sensor 2[Ignition switch: ON]

Engine stopped

Shift lever position: D

Accelerator pedal: Fully releasedLess than 4.75V
[Ignition switch: ON]

Engine stopped

Shift lever position: D

Accelerator pedal: Fully depressedMore than 0.36V TER-
MINAL
NO.WIRE
COLORITEM CONDITION DATA (DC Voltage)

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System readiness test (SRT) codes

Test values

Others
ENGINE CONTROL COMPONENT PARTS/CONTROL SYSTEMS APPLICATION
ItemDIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE
WORK
SUP-
PORTSELF-DIAGNOSTIC
RESULTS
DATA
MONI-
TORDATA
MONI-
TOR
(SPEC)ACTIVE
TESTDTC & SRT
CONFIRMATION
DTC*1FREEZE
FRAME
DATA*2SRT
STATUSDTC
WORK
SUP-
PORT
ENGINE CONTROL COMPONENT PARTS
INPUT
Crankshaft position sensor (POS)××××
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)××××
Mass air flow sensor×××
Engine coolant temperature sensor×××××
A/F sensor 1×××××
Heated oxygen sensor 2×××××
Vehicle speed sensor×× ××
Accelerator pedal position sensor×××
Throttle position sensor×××
Fuel tank temperature sensor××××
EVAP control system pressure
sensor×××
Intake air temperature sensor××× ×
Knock sensor×
Refrigerant pressure sensor××
Closed throttle position switch
(accelerator pedal position sensor
signal)××
Air conditioner switch××
Park/neutral position (PNP) switch×××
Stop lamp switch×××
Power steering pressure sensor×××
Battery voltage××
Load signal××
Fuel level sensor×××
ICC steering switch×××
ASCD steering switch×××
ICC brake switch×××
ASCD brake switch×××

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Revision: August 20072004 QX56P/N POSI SW
[ON/OFF]××
Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from the park/
neutral position (PNP) switch signal.
PW/ST SIGNAL
[ON/OFF]××

[ON/OFF] condition of the power steering sys-
tem (determined by the signal voltage of the
power steering pressure sensor signal) is indi-
cated.
LOAD SIGNAL
[ON/OFF]××

Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from the electri-
cal load signal.
ON: Rear window defogger switch is ON and/
or lighting switch is in 2nd position.
OFF: Both rear window defogger switch and
lighting switch are OFF.
IGNITION SW
[ON/OFF]

Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from ignition
switch signal.
HEATER FAN SW
[ON/OFF]

Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from the heater
fan switch signal.
BRAKE SW
[ON/OFF]

Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from the stop
lamp switch signal.
INJ PULSE-B1
[msec]×

Indicates the actual fuel injection pulse width
compensated by ECM according to the input
signals.
When the engine is stopped, a certain
computed value is indicated.
INJ PULSE-B2
[msec]
IGN TIMING
[BTDC]×

Indicates the ignition timing computed by ECM
according to the input signals.
When the engine is stopped, a certain
value is indicated.
CAL/LD VALUE [%]

“Calculated load value” indicates the value of
the current air flow divided by peak air flow.
MASS AIRFLOW
[g·m/s]

Indicates the mass air flow computed by ECM
according to the signal voltage of the mass air
flow sensor.
PURG VOL C/V
[%]

Indicates the EVAP canister purge volume
control solenoid valve control value computed
by the ECM according to the input signals.

The opening becomes larger as the value
increases.
AIR COND RLY
[ON/OFF]×

The air conditioner relay control condition
(determined by ECM according to the input
signals) is indicated.
FUEL PUMP RLY
[ON/OFF]×

Indicates the fuel pump relay control condition
determined by ECM according to the input sig-
nals.
VENT CONT/V
[ON/OFF]

The control condition of the EVAP canister
vent control valve (determined by ECM
according to the input signals) is indicated.
ON: Closed
OFF: Open
THRTL RELAY
[ON/OFF]

Indicates the throttle control motor relay con-
trol condition determined by the ECM accord-
ing to the input signals.
COOLING FAN
[HI/OFF]

The control condition of the cooling fan (deter-
mined by ECM according to the input signals)
is indicated.
ON: Operating
OFF: Stop Monitored item
[Unit]ECM
INPUT
SIG-
NALSMAIN
SIG-
NALSDescription Remarks

EC-342Revision: August 2007
DTC P0506 ISC SYSTEM
2004 QX56
DTC P0506 ISC SYSTEMPFP:23781
DescriptionUBS00H6H
NOTE:
If DTC P0506 is displayed with other DTC, first perform the trouble diagnosis for the other DTC.
The ECM controls the engine idle speed to a specified level through the fine adjustment of the air, which is let
into the intake manifold, by operating the electric throttle control actuator. The operating of the throttle valve is
varied to allow for optimum control of the engine idling speed. The crankshaft position sensor (POS) detects
the actual engine speed and sends a signal to the ECM.
The ECM controls the electric throttle control actuator so that the engine speed coincides with the target value
memorized in the ECM. The target engine speed is the lowest speed at which the engine can operate steadily.
The optimum value stored in the ECM is determined by taking into consideration various engine conditions,
such as during warming up, deceleration, and engine load (air conditioner, power steering and cooling fan
operation, etc.).
On Board Diagnosis LogicUBS00H6I
DTC Confirmation ProcedureUBS00H6J
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.

If the target idle speed is out of the specified value, perform EC-44, "Idle Air Volume Learning" ,
before conducting DTC Confirmation Procedure. For the target idle speed, refer to the EC-649,
"SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)" .
TESTING CONDITION:

Before performing the following procedure, confirm that battery voltage is more than 11V at idle.

Always perform the test at a temperature above −10°C (14°F).
WITH CONSULT-II
1. Open engine hood.
2. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
4. Turn ignition switch ON again and select “DATA MONITOR”
mode with CONSULT-II.
5. Start engine and run it for at least 1 minute at idle speed.
6. If 1st trip DTC is detected, go to EC-343, "
Diagnostic Procedure"
.
WITH GST
Follow the procedure “WITH CONSULT-II” above.
DTC No. Trouble diagnosis name DTC detecting condition Possible cause
P0506
0506Idle speed control system
RPM lower than expectedThe idle speed is less than the target idle
speed by 100 rpm or more.

Electric throttle control actuator

Intake air leak
SEF 1 74 Y

EC-344Revision: August 2007
DTC P0507 ISC SYSTEM
2004 QX56
DTC P0507 ISC SYSTEMPFP:23781
DescriptionUBS00H6L
NOTE:
If DTC P0507 is displayed with other DTC, first perform the trouble diagnosis for the other DTC.
The ECM controls the engine idle speed to a specified level through the fine adjustment of the air, which is let
into the intake manifold, by operating the electric throttle control actuator. The operating of the throttle valve is
varied to allow for optimum control of the engine idling speed. The crankshaft position sensor (POS) detects
the actual engine speed and sends a signal to the ECM.
The ECM controls the electric throttle control actuator so that the engine speed coincides with the target value
memorized in the ECM. The target engine speed is the lowest speed at which the engine can operate steadily.
The optimum value stored in the ECM is determined by taking into consideration various engine conditions,
such as during warming up, deceleration, and engine load (air conditioner, power steering and cooling fan
operation, etc.).
On Board Diagnosis LogicUBS00H6M
DTC Confirmation ProcedureUBS00H6N
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.

If the target idle speed is out of the specified value, perform EC-44, "Idle Air Volume Learning" ,
before conducting DTC Confirmation Procedure. For the target idle speed, refer to the EC-649,
"SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)" .
TESTING CONDITION:

Before performing the following procedure, confirm that battery voltage is more than 11V at idle.

Always perform the test at a temperature above −10°C (14°F).
WITH CONSULT-II
1. Open engine hood.
2. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
4. Turn ignition switch ON again and select “DATA MONITOR”
mode with CONSULT-II.
5. Start engine and run it for at least 1 minute at idle speed.
6. If 1st trip DTC is detected, go to EC-345, "
Diagnostic Procedure"
.
WITH GST
Follow the procedure “WITH CONSULT-II” above.
DTC No. Trouble diagnosis name DTC detecting condition Possible cause
P0507
0507Idle speed control system
RPM higher than expectedThe idle speed is more than the target idle
speed by 200 rpm or more.

Electric throttle control actuator

Intake air leak

PCV system
SEF 1 74 Y

EC-346Revision: August 2007
DTC P0550 PSP SENSOR
2004 QX56
DTC P0550 PSP SENSORPFP:49763
Component DescriptionUBS00H6P
Power steering pressure (PSP) sensor is installed to the power
steering high-pressure tube and detects a power steering load. This
sensor is a potentiometer which transforms the power steering load
into output voltage, and emits the voltage signal to the ECM. The
ECM controls the electric throttle control actuator and adjusts the
throttle valve opening angle to increase the engine speed and
adjusts the idle speed for the increased load.
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor ModeUBS00H6Q
Specification data are reference values.
On Board Diagnosis LogicUBS00H6R
The MIL will not light up for this diagnosis.
NOTE:
If DTC P0550 is displayed with DTC P1229, first perform the trouble diagnosis for DTC P1229. Refer to
EC-424, "
DTC P1229 SENSOR POWER SUPPLY" .
DTC Confirmation ProcedureUBS00H6S
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. Start engine and let it idle for at least 5 seconds.
4. If 1st trip DTC is detected, go to EC-348, "
Diagnostic Procedure"
.
WITH GST
Follow the procedure “WITH CONSULT-II” above.
BBIA0365E
MONITOR ITEM CONDITION SPECIFICATION
PW/ST SIGNAL

Engine: After warming up, idle
the engineSteering wheel is in neutral position.
(Forward direction)OFF
Steering wheel is turned. ON
DTC No. Trouble diagnosis name DTC detecting condition Possible cause
P0550
0550Power steering pressure
sensor circuitAn excessively low or high voltage from the
sensor is sent to ECM.

Harness or connectors
(The sensor circuit is open or shorted)

Power steering pressure sensor
SEF 0 58 Y

EC-348Revision: August 2007
DTC P0550 PSP SENSOR
2004 QX56
Specification data are reference values and are measured between each terminal and ground.
CAUTION:
Do not use ECM ground terminals when measuring input/output voltage. Doing so may result in dam-
age to the ECM's transistor. Use a ground other than ECM terminals, such as the ground.
Diagnostic ProcedureUBS00H6U
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.
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NO.WIRE
COLORITEM CONDITION DATA (DC Voltage)
12 RPower steering pressure
sensor[Engine is running]

Steering wheel is being turned.0.5 - 4.5V
[Engine is running]

Steering wheel is not being turned.0.4 - 0.8V
67 B Sensor ground[Engine is running]

Warm-up condition

Idle speedApproximately 0V
68 W/LSensor power supply
(Power steering pressure
sensor)[Ignition switch: ON]Approximately 5V
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