fuel INFINITI QX56 2010 Factory Service Manual

P0460 FUEL LEVEL SENSOREC-269
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P0460 FUEL LEVEL SENSOR
Component DescriptionINFOID:0000000005149286
The fuel level sensor is mounted in the fuel level sensor unit. The
sensor detects a fuel level in the fuel tank and transmits a signal to
the combination meter. The combination meter sends the fuel level
sensor signal to the ECM through CAN communication line.
It consists of two parts, one is mechanical float and the other is vari-
able resistor. Fuel level sensor output voltage changes depending on
the movement of the fuel mechanical float.
On Board Diagnosis LogicINFOID:0000000005149287
NOTE:
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If DTC P0460 is displayed with DTC UXXXX, first perform the tr ouble diagnosis for DTC UXXXX.
• If DTC P0460 is displayed with DTC P0607, first perform the trouble diagnosis for DTC P0607. Refer
to EC-288
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When the vehicle is parked, naturally the fuel level in the fuel tank is stable. It means that output signal of the
fuel level sensor does not change. If ECM senses sloshi ng signal from the sensor, fuel level sensor malfunc-
tion is detected.
DTC Confirmation ProcedureINFOID:0000000005149288
1. If DTC Confirmation Procedure has been previously conducted, always perform the following procedure before conducting the next step.
a. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
b. Turn ignition switch ON.
c. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
2. Start engine and wait maximum of 2 consecutive minutes.
3. Check 1st trip DTC.
4. If 1st trip DTC is detected, go to EC-269, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000005149289
1.CHECK COMBINATION METER FUNCTION
Refer to MWI-5, "
METER SYSTEM : S ystem Description".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Go to MWI-33, "
Component Inspection".
2.CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to GI-35, "
How to Check Terminal" and GI-38, "Intermittent Incident".
BBIA0402E
DTC No. Trouble diagnosis name DTC detecting condition Possible cause
P0460
0460 Fuel level sensor circuit
noise Even though the vehicle is parked, a signal be-
ing varied is sent from the fuel level sensor to
ECM. • Harness or connectors
(The CAN communication line is open or
shorted)
• Harness or connectors (The sensor circuit is open or shorted)
• Combination meter
• Fuel level sensor
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EC-270
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P0460 FUEL LEVEL SENSOR
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INSPECTION END
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P0461 FUEL LEVEL SENSOREC-271
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P0461 FUEL LEVEL SENSOR
Component DescriptionINFOID:0000000005149290
The fuel level sensor is mounted in the fuel level sensor unit. The
sensor detects a fuel level in the fuel tank and transmits a signal to
the combination meter. The combination meter sends the fuel level
sensor signal to the ECM through CAN communication line.
It consists of two parts, one is mechanical float and the other is vari-
able resistor. Fuel level sensor output voltage changes depending on
the movement of the fuel mechanical float.
On Board Diagnosis LogicINFOID:0000000005149291
NOTE:
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If DTC P0461 is displayed with DTC UXXXX, first perform the tr ouble diagnosis for DTC UXXXX.
• If DTC P0461 is displayed with DT C P0607, first perform the trouble diagnosis for DTC P0607. Refer
to EC-288
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Driving long distances naturally affect fuel gauge level.
This diagnosis detects the fuel gauge malfunction of the gauge not moving even after a long distance has
been driven.
Overall Function CheckINFOID:0000000005149292
Use this procedure to check the overall function of the fuel level sensor function. During this check, a 1st trip
DTC might not be confirmed.
WARNING:
When performing following procedure, be sure to observe the handling of the fuel. Refer to FL-11,
"Removal and Installation".
TESTING CONDITION:
Before starting overall function check, preparation of draining fuel and refilling fuel is required.
WITH CONSULT-III
NOTE:
Start from step 10, if it is possible to confirm that the fuel cannot be drained by 30 (7-7/8 US gal, 6-5/
8 Imp gal) in advance.
1. Prepare a fuel container and a spare hose.
2. Release fuel pressure from fuel line, refer to EC-489, "
Fuel Pressure Check".
3. Remove the fuel feed hose on the fuel level sensor unit.
4. Connect a spare fuel hose where the fuel feed hose was removed.
5. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds then turn ON.
6. Select “FUEL LEVEL SE” in “DAT A MONITOR” mode with CONSULT-III.
7. Check “FUEL LEVEL SE” output voltage and note it.
8. Select “FUEL PUMP” in “ACT IVE TEST” mode with CONSULT-III.
9. Touch “ON” and drain fuel approximately 30 (7-7/8 US gal, 6-5/8 Imp gal) and stop it.
10. Check “FUEL LEVEL SE” output voltage and note it.
11. Fill fuel into the fuel tank for 30 (7-7/8 US gal, 6-5/8 Imp gal).
12. Check “FUEL LEVEL SE” output voltage and note it.
BBIA0402E
DTC No. Trouble diagnosis name DTC detecting condition Possible cause
P0461
0461 Fuel level sensor circuit
range/performance The output signal of the fuel level sensor does
not change within the specified range even
though the vehicle has been driven a long dis-
tance. • Harness or connectors
(The CAN communication line is open or
shorted)
• Harness or connectors (The sensor circuit is open or shorted)
• Combination meter
• Fuel level sensor
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EC-272
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P0461 FUEL LEVEL SENSOR
13. Confirm whether the voltage changes more than 0.03V during step 7 to 10 and 10 to 12.
If NG, go to EC-272, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
WITH GST
NOTE:
Start from step 8, if it is possibl e to confirm that the fuel cannot be drained by 30 (7-7/8 US gal, 6-5/8
Imp gal) in advance.
1. Prepare a fuel container and a spare hose.
2. Release fuel pressure from fuel line. Refer to EC-489, "
Fuel Pressure Check".
3. Remove the fuel feed hose on the fuel level sensor unit.
4. Connect a spare fuel hose where the fuel feed hose was removed.
5. Turn ignition switch ON.
6. Drain fuel by 30 (7-7/8 US gal, 6-5/8 Imp gal) from the fuel tank using proper equipment.
7. Confirm that the fuel gauge indication varies.
8. Fill fuel into the fuel tank for 30 (7-7/8 US gal, 6-5/8 Imp gal).
9. Confirm that the fuel gauge indication varies.
10. If NG, go to EC-272, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000005149293
1.CHECK COMBINATION METER FUNCTION
Refer to MWI-5, "
METER SYSTEM : System Diagram".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Go to MWI-33, "
Component Inspection".
2.CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to GI-35, "
How to Check Terminal" and GI-38, "Intermittent Incident".
>> INSPECTION END
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P0462, P0463 FUEL LEVEL SENSOR
EC-273
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P0462, P0463 FUEL LEVEL SENSOR
Component DescriptionINFOID:0000000005149294
The fuel level sensor is mounted in the fuel level sensor unit. The
sensor detects a fuel level in the fuel tank and transmits a signal to
the combination meter. The combination meter sends the fuel level
sensor signal to the ECM through CAN communication line.
It consists of two parts, one is mechanical float and the other is vari-
able resistor. Fuel level sensor output voltage changes depending on
the movement of the fuel mechanical float.
On Board Diagnosis LogicINFOID:0000000005149295
NOTE:
•
If DTC P0462 or P0463 is displayed with DTC UXXXX, first perform the trouble diagnosis for DTC
UXXXX.
• If DTC P0462 or P0463 is displayed with DTC P0607, first perform the trouble diagnosis for DTC
P0607. Refer to EC-288
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This diagnosis indicates the former, to detect open or short circuit malfunction.
DTC Confirmation ProcedureINFOID:0000000005149296
NOTE:
If DTC Confirmation Procedure has been previously conducted, always perform the following procedure
before conducting the next step.
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
TESTING CONDITION:
Before performing the following procedure, confirm that battery voltag e is more than 11 V at ignition
switch ON.
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Wait at least 5 seconds.
3. Check 1st trip DTC.
4. If 1st trip DTC is detected, go to EC-273, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000005149297
1.CHECK COMBINATION METER FUNCTION
Refer to MWI-5
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OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Go to MWI-33, "
Component Inspection".
2.CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
BBIA0402E
DTC No. Trouble diagnosis name DTC detecting condition Possible cause
P0462
0462 Fuel level sensor circuit
low input An excessively low voltage from the sensor is
sent to ECM. • Harness or connectors
(The CAN communication line is open or
shorted)
• Harness or connectors (The sensor circuit is open or shorted)
• Combination meter
• Fuel level sensor
P0463
0463
Fuel level sensor circuit
high input An excessively high voltage from the sensor is
sent to ECM.
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EC-274
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P0462, P0463 FUEL LEVEL SENSOR
Refer to
GI-35, "How to Check Terminal" and GI-38, "Intermittent Incident".
>> INSPECTION END
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EC-276
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P0500 VSS
6. Check 1st trip DTC.
7. If 1st trip DTC is detected, go to
EC-276, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Overall Function CheckINFOID:0000000005149301
Use this procedure to check the overall function of the vehicle speed signal circuit. During this check, a 1st trip
DTC might not be confirmed.
WITH GST
1. Lift up drive wheels.
2. Start engine.
3. Read vehicle speed signal in Service $01 with GST.
The vehicle speed signal on GST should be able to exceed 10 km/h (6 MPH) when rotating wheels with
suitable gear position.
4. If NG, go to EC-276, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000005149302
1.CHECK DTC WITH ABS ACTUATOR AN D ELECTRIC UNIT (CONTROL UNIT)
Refer to BRC-23, "
CONSULT-III Function (ABS)".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Repair or replace.
2.CHECK COMBINATION METER FUNCTION
Refer to MWI-5
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>> INSPECTION END
B/FUEL SCHDL 6.9 - 31.8 msec
Selector lever Except P or N position
PW/ST SIGNAL OFF
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EC-284
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P0603 ECM POWER SUPPLY
P0603 ECM POWER SUPPLY
Component DescriptionINFOID:0000000005149316
Battery voltage is supplied to the ECM even when the ignition switch
is turned OFF for the ECM memory function of the DTC memory, the
air-fuel ratio feedback compensation value memory, the idle air vol-
ume learning value memory, etc.
On Board Diagn
osis LogicINFOID:0000000005149317
DTC Confirmation ProcedureINFOID:0000000005149318
1. If DTC Confirmation Procedure has been previously conducted, always perform the following procedure
before conducting the next step.
a. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
b. Turn ignition switch ON.
c. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
2. Start engine and let it idle for 1 second.
3. Turn ignition switch OFF, wait at least 10 seconds and then turn ON.
4. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for 4 times.
5. Check 1st trip DTC.
6. If 1st trip DTC is detected, go to EC-284, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000005149319
1.CHECK ECM POWER SUPPLY
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
3. Check voltage between ECM terminal 121 and ground with CONSULT-III or tester.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> GO TO 2.
2.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
PBIB1164E
DTC No. Trouble diagnosis name DTC detecting conditionPossible cause
P0603
0603 ECM power supply circuit ECM back-up RAM system does not function
properly. • Harness or connectors
[ECM power supply (b ack-up) circuit is
open or shorted.]
•ECM
Voltage: Battery voltage
MBIB0026E
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EC-292
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P0850 PNP SWITCH
P0850 PNP SWITCH
Component DescriptionINFOID:0000000005149331
When the selector lever position is P or N, park/neutral position (PNP) signal from the TCM is sent to ECM.
When the gear position is P or N, transmission range switch is ON.
On Board Diagn
osis LogicINFOID:0000000005149332
DTC Confirmation ProcedureINFOID:0000000005149333
CAUTION:
Always drive vehicle at a safe speed.
NOTE:
If DTC Confirmation Procedure has been previously conducted, always perform the following procedure
before conducting the next step.
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
WITH CONSULT-III
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Select “P/N POSI SW” in “DATA MONITOR” mode with CONSULT-III. Then check the “P/N POSI SW” sig-
nal under the following conditions.
If NG, go to EC-293, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
If OK, go to following step.
3. Select “DATA MONITOR” mode with CONSULT-III.
4. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
5. Maintain the following conditions for at least 60 consecutive seconds.
6. Check 1st trip DTC.
7. If 1st trip DTC is detected, go to EC-293, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Overall Function CheckINFOID:0000000005149334
Use this procedure to check the overall function of t he park/neutral position (PNP) signal circuit. During this
check, a 1st trip DTC might not be confirmed.
WITH GST
DTC No. Trouble diagnosis name DTC detecting condition Possible cause
P0850
0850 Park/neutral position
switch The signal of the park/neutral position (PNP)
signal is not changed in the process of engine
starting and driving. • Harness or connectors
[The park/neutral position (PNP) signal
circuit is open or shorted.]
• Combination meter
•TCM
Position (Selector lever) Known-good signal
N or P position ON
Except the above position OFF
ENG SPEED1,000 - 6,375 rpm
COOLAN TEMP/S More than 70°C (158 °F)
B/FUEL SCHDL 2.0 - 31.8 msec
VHCL SPEED SE More than 64 km/h (40 MPH)
Selector lever Suitable position
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P1148, P1168 CLOSED LOOP CONTROLEC-299
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P1148, P1168 CLOSED LOOP CONTROL
On Board Diagnosis LogicINFOID:0000000005149341
These self-diagnoses have the on
e trip detection logic.
DTC P1148 or P1168 is displayed with another DTC for air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1.
Perform the trouble diagnosis for the corresponding DTC.
DTC No. Trouble diagnosis name DTC detecting condition Possible cause
P1148
11 4 8
(Bank 1) Closed loop control
function The closed loop control function for bank 1 does
not operate even when vehicle is driving in the
specified condition.
• Harness or connectors
[The air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 circuit is
open or shorted.]
• Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1
• Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 heater
P1168
11 6 8
(Bank 2) The closed loop control function for bank 2 does
not operate even when vehicle is driving in the
specified condition.
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