check engine light INFINITI QX56 2011 Factory Owner's Manual

BASIC INSPECTIONEC-141
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For specification, refer to
EC-538, "Ignition Timing".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 19.
NO >> GO TO 11.
11 .PERFORM ACCELERATOR PEDAL RELEASED POSITION LEARNING
1. Stop engine.
2. Perform EC-146, "
Work Procedure".
>> GO TO 12.
12.PERFORM THROTTLE VALVE CLOSED POSITION LEARNING
Perform EC-147, "
Work Procedure".
>> GO TO 13.
13.PERFORM IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING
Perform EC-148, "
Work Procedure".
Is Idle Air Volume Learning carried out successfully?
YES >> GO TO 14.
NO >> Follow the instruction of Idle Air Volume Learning. Then GO TO 4.
14.CHECK IDLE SPEED AGAIN
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Check idle speed. For procedure, refer to EC-530, "
Inspection".
For specification, refer to EC-538, "
Idle Speed".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 15.
NO >> GO TO 17.
15.CHECK IGNITION TIMING AGAIN
1. Run engine at idle.
2. Check ignition timing with a timing light. For procedure, refer to EC-531, "
Inspection".
For specification, refer to EC-538, "
Ignition Timing".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 19.
NO >> GO TO 16.
16.CHECK TIMING CHAIN INSTALLATION
Check timing chain installation. Refer to EM-62, "
Removal and Installation".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 17.
NO >> Repair the timing chain installation. Then GO TO 4.
17.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
 Check camshaft position sensor and circuit. Refer to EC-303, "
DTC Logic".
 Check crankshaft position sensor and circuit. Refer to EC-299, "
DTC Logic".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 18.
NO >> Repair or replace malfunctioning part. Then GO TO 4.
18.CHECK ECM FUNCTION
1. Substitute with a non-malfunctioning ECM to check EC M function. (ECM may be the cause of the incident,
although this is rare.)
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EC-148
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IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING
IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING
DescriptionINFOID:0000000006217750
Idle Air Volume Learning is a function of ECM to learn
the idle air volume that keeps engine idle speed within
the specific range. It must be perfo rmed under the following conditions:
 Each time the electric throttle control actuator or ECM is replaced.
 Idle speed or ignition timing is out of the specification.
Work ProcedureINFOID:0000000006217751
1.PRECONDITIONING
Check that all of the following conditions are satisfied.
Learning will be cancelled if any of the follo wing conditions are missed for even a moment.
 Battery voltage: More than 12.9 V (At idle)
 Engine coolant temperature: 70 - 105 °C (158 - 221 °F)
 Selector lever position: P or N
 Electric load switch: OFF
(Air conditioner, headlamp, rear window defogger)
On vehicles equipped with daytime light systems, if the parking brake is applied before the engine is
started the headlamp will not illuminate.
 Steering wheel: Neutral (Straight-ahead position)
 Vehicle speed: Stopped
 Transmission: Warmed-up
- With CONSULT-III: Drive vehicle until “ATF TEMP 2” in “DATA MONITOR” mode of “A/T” system indicates
less than 0.9 V.
- Without CONSULT-III: Drive vehicle for 10 minutes.
Will CONSULT-III be used?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> GO TO 3.
2.PERFORM IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING
WITH CONSULT-III
1. Perform Accelerator Pedal Released Position Learning. Refer to EC-146, "
Work Procedure".
2. Perform Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning. EC-147, "
Work Procedure".
3. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
4. Select “IDLE AIR VOL LEARN” in “WORK SUPPORT” mode.
5. Touch “START” and wait 20 seconds.
Is
“CMPLT” displayed on CONSULT-III screen?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> GO TO 5.
3.PERFORM IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING
WITHOUT CONSULT-III
NOTE:
 It is better to count the ti me accurately with a clock.
 It is impossible to switch the di agnostic mode when an accelerator pedal position sensor circuit has
a malfunction.
1. Perform Accelerator Pedal Released Position Learning. Refer to EC-146, "
Work Procedure".
2. Perform Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning. EC-147, "
Work Procedure".
3. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
4. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
5. Confirm that accelerator pedal is fully releas ed, turn ignition switch ON and wait 3 seconds.
6. Repeat the following procedure quickly 5 times within 5 seconds.
- Fully depress the accelerator pedal.
- Fully release the accelerator pedal.
7. Wait 7 seconds, fully depress the accelerator pedal for approx. 20 seconds until the MIL stops blinking
and turns ON.
8. Fully release the accelerator pedal within 3 seconds after the MIL turns ON.
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FUEL PRESSUREEC-153
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FUEL PRESSURE
Work ProcedureINFOID:0000000006217756
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE
WITH CONSULT-III
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Perform “FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE” in
“WORK SUPPORT” mode with CONSULT-III.
3. Start engine.
4. After engine stalls, crank it two or three times to release all fuel pressure.
5. Turn ignition switch OFF.
WITHOUT CONSULT-III
1. Remove fuel pump fuse in IPDM E/R. NOTE:
 For the fuse number, refer to EC-114, "
Wiring Diagram".
 For the fuse arrangement, refer to PG-143, "
Fuse, Connector and Terminal Arrangement".
2. Start engine.
3. After engine stalls, crank it two or three times to release all fuel pressure.
4. Turn ignition switch OFF.
5. Reinstall fuel pump fuse after servicing fuel system.
LOW FUEL PRESSURE CHECK
CAUTION:
 Before disconnecting fuel line, release fuel pressure from fuel line to eliminate danger.
 The fuel hose connection method used when taking fuel pressure check must not be used for other
purposes.
 Do not perform fuel pressure check with electrical syst ems operating (i.e. lights, rear defogger, A/C,
etc.) Fuel pressure gauge may indicate false readin gs due to varying engine load and changes in
manifold vacuum.
NOTE:
Prepare pans or saucers under the disconnected fuel line because the fuel may spill out.
1. Release fuel pressure to zero.
2. Prepare fuel hose for fuel pressure check (B) and fuel tube adapter [SST (KV10118400)] (D), then connect fuel pressure
gauge (A).
CAUTION:
 Use suitable fuel hose for fuel pressure check (genuine
NISSAN fuel hose without quick connector).
 To avoid unnecessary force or tension to hose, use mod-
erately long fuel hose for fuel pressure check.
 Do not use the fuel hose for checking fuel pressure with damage or cracks on it.
 Use Pressure Gauge to check fuel pressure.
3. Disconnect fuel feed hose from fuel tube. Refer to EM-43, "
Exploded View".
CAUTION:
Do not twist or kink fuel hose because it is plastic hose.
To quick connector
To fuel tube (engine side)
C : Hose clamp
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P0441 EVAP CONTROL SYSTEMEC-315
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4. Start engine and let it idle.
Never depress accelerator pedal even slightly.
5. Check vacuum gauge indication before 60 seconds pass after starting engine.
6. Rev engine up to 2,000 rpm after 100 seconds pass after starting engine.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 7.
NO >> GO TO 4.
4.CHECK EVAP PURGE LINE
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check EVAP purge line for improper connection or disconnection. Refer to FL-10, "
Hydraulic Layout".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> Repair EVAP purge line.
5.CHECK EVAP PURGE HOSE AND PURGE PORT
1. Disconnect purge hoses connected to EVAP service port ( A)
and EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve ( B).
2. Blow air into each hose and EVAP purge port ( C).
3. Check that air flows freely.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES-1 >> With CONSULT-III: GO TO 6.
YES-2 >> Without CONSULT-III: GO TO 7.
NO >> Repair or clean hoses and/or purge port.
6.CHECK EVAP CANISTER PURGE VO LUME CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE
WITH CONSULT-III
1. Start engine.
2. Perform “PURG VOL CONT/V” in “ACTIVE TEST” mode with CONSULT-III. Check that engine speed var-
ies according to the valve opening.
Does engine speed vary according to the valve opening?
YES >> GO TO 8.
NO >> GO TO 7.
7.CHECK EVAP CANISTER PURGE VO LUME CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE
Refer to EC-320, "
Component Inspection (EVAP Canister Purge Volume Control Solenoid Valve)".
Is the inspection result normal?
Vacuum should not exist.
Vacuum should exist.
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P0451 EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM PRESSURE SENSOREC-333
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P0451 EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM
PRESSURE SENSOR
DTC LogicINFOID:0000000006288316
DTC DETECTION LOGIC
DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
1.PRECONDITIONING
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.
>> GO TO 2.
2.PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
1. Start engine and wait at least 40 seconds. NOTE:
Do not depress accelerator pedal even slightly.
2. Check 1st trip DTC.
Is 1st trip DTC detected?
YES >> Proceed to EC-333, "Diagnosis Procedure".
NO >> INSPECTION END
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000006288317
1.CHECK EVAP CONTRO L SYSTEM PRESSURE SENSOR CONNECTOR
1. Disconnect EVAP control system pressure sensor harness connector.
2. Check that water is not inside connectors.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Repair or replace harness connector.
2.CHECK EVAP CONTROL SYS TEM PRESSURE SENSOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Check the voltage between EVAP control system pressure sensor harness connector and ground.
DTC No. Trouble diagnosis name
(Trouble diagnosis con- tent) DTC detecting condition Possible cause
P0451 EVAP SYS PRES SEN
(EVAP control system
pressure sensor perfor-
mance) ECM detects a sloshing signal
from the EVAP control system
pressure sensor  (EVAP control system pressure sensor circuit is shorted.)
Harness or connectors
(Battery current sensor circuit is open or shorted.)
(Accelerator pedal position sensor 2 circuit is shorted.)
[Camshaft position sensor (bank 1) circuit is shorted.]
(Crankshaft position sensor circuit is shorted.)
(Refrigerant pressure sensor circuit is shorted.)
 EVAP control system pressure sensor
 Battery current sensor
 Accelerator pedal position sensor
 Camshaft position sensor (bank 1)
 Crankshaft position sensor
 Refrigerant pressure sensor
EVAP control system
pressure sensor Ground Voltage (V)
Connector Terminal
C17 3 Ground Approx. 5 V
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PRECAUTIONSEM-5
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 Avoid damaging sliding or mating surfaces. Completely re
move foreign materials such as cloth lint or dust.
Before assembly, oil sliding surfaces well.
 Release air within route when refilling after draining engine coolant.
 After repairing, start engine and increase engine speed to check engine coolant, fuel, engine oil, and
exhaust gases for leakage.
Parts Requiring Angle TighteningINFOID:0000000006289515
 Use angle wrench [SST: KV10112100 (BT8653-A)] for the final tightening of the following engine parts:
- Cylinder head bolts
- Main bearing cap bolts
- Main bearing cap sub bolts
- Connecting rod cap bolts
- Crankshaft pulley bolt (No angle wrench is required as the bolt flange is provided with notches for angletightening)
 Ensure thread and seat surfaces are clean and coated with engine oil.
Precaution for Liquid GasketINFOID:0000000006289516
REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET SEALING
 After removing mounting nuts and bolts, separate the mating sur- face using the seal cutter [SST:KV10111100 (J-37228)] (A) and
remove old liquid gasket sealing.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the mating surfaces.
 Tap the seal cutter to insert it (B), and then slide it (C) by tapping on the side as shown in the figure.
 In areas where the seal cutter is difficult to use, lightly tap the parts using a plastic hammer to remove it.
CAUTION:
If for some unavoidable reason a tool such as a screwdriver is
used, be careful not to damage the mating surfaces.
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1. Using a scraper (A), remove old liquid gasket adhering to the liq- uid gasket application surface and the mating surface.
 Remove liquid gasket completely from the groove of the liquidgasket application surface, mounting bolts and bolt holes.
2. Wipe the liquid gasket application surface and the mating sur- face with white gasoline (lighting and heating use) to remove
adhering moisture, grease and foreign materials.
3. Attach liquid gasket tube to the tube presser (commercial ser- vice tool).
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Seal ant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-22, "
Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants".
4. Apply liquid gasket without gaps to the specified location accord- ing to the specified dimensions.
 If there is a groove for liquid gasket application, apply liquidgasket to the groove.
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EM-46
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HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL HOSE
 Check that rotation stopper (A) of fuel feed hose contact highpressure fuel pump.
6. Tighten mounting bolts that are temporarily tightened in step 3.
7. Connect harness connector to high pressure fuel pump.
8. Install fuel pump connector protector.
9. Connect harness connector to low fuel pressure sensor.
10. Note the following, and connect quick connector to install fuel feed hose.
a. Check the connection for foreign material and damage.
b. Align center to insert quick connector straightly into fuel tube. NOTE:
The figure shows engine side as an example.
 Insert fuel tube into quick connector until the top spool on fueltube is inserted completely and the second level spool is posi-
tioned slightly below quick connector bottom end.
CAUTION:
 Hold “A” position in the figure when inserting fuel tube
into quick connector.
 Carefully align center to avoid inclined insertion to pre-
vent damage to O-ring inside quick connector.
 Insert until you hear a “c lick” sound and actually feel
the engagement.
 To avoid misidentification of engagement with a similar sound , be sure to perform the next
step.
c. Before clamping fuel feed hose with hose clamps, pull quick connector hard by hand holding “A” position.
Check it is completely engaged (connected) so that it does not come out from fuel feed tube.
d. Install quick connector cap to quick connector connection.  Install so that the arrow mark on the side faces up.
CAUTION:
 Check that quick connector and fuel tube are securely fitinto quick connector cap installation groove.
 If quick connector cap canno t be installed smoothly,
quick connector may have not been installed correctly.
Check connection again.
11. Install in the reverse order of removal.
InspectionINFOID:0000000006289555
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Check for Fuel Leakage
1. Turn ignition switch “ON” (with the engine stopped). With fuel pressure applied to fuel piping, check that
there is no fuel leakage at connection points.
NOTE:
Use mirrors for checking at points out of clear sight.
2. Start the engine. With engine speed increased, check again that there is no fuel leakage at connection
points.
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EM-72
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TIMING CHAIN
d. Being careful not to move seal ring from the installation groove,align dowel pins on front cover with dowel pin holes (C) to install
valve timing control covers.
e. Tighten mounting bolts in numerical order as shown in the fig- ure.
14. Install camshaft position sensor and valve timing c ontrol solenoid valve (RH and LH) to valve timing con-
trol cover, if removed.
 Be sure to tighten mounting bolts with flanges completely seated.
15. Install oil pan (upper). Refer to EM-57, "
Exploded View".
16. Install oil pan (lower) and oil strainer. Refer to EM-54, "
Exploded View".
17. Install water pump pulley. Refer to CO-18, "
Exploded View".
18. Install crankshaft pulley.  Fix the crankshaft as instructed in the removal procedure. Refer to EM-96, "
FRONT OIL SEAL :
Removal and Installation".
a. Install crankshaft pulley, taking care not to damage front oil seal.
b. Apply engine oil onto threaded parts of crankshaft pulley bolt and seating area.  Lightly tapping its center with plastic hammer, insert crankshaft pulley.
CAUTION:
Never tap crankshaft pulley on the side surface wh ere belt is installed (outer circumference).
c. Tighten crankshaft pulley bolt.
d. Put a paint mark (A) on crankshaft pulley (1) aligning with angle mark (B) on crankshaft pulley bolt.
e. Tighten crankshaft pulley bolt (clockwise).
 Check the tightening angle by referencing to the notches. Theangle between two notches is 90 degrees.
19. Rotate crankshaft pulley in normal direction (clockwise when viewed from engine front) to confirm it turns smoothly.
20. Install in the reverse order of removal.
InspectionINFOID:0000000006289567
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Timing Chain
A: Bank 2
B: Bank 1
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: 205 N·m (21 kg-m, 151 ft-lb)
Angle tightening: 90 degrees (c)
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CYLINDER HEAD
a. Apply new engine oil on new valve oil seal joint and seal lip.
b. Using the valve oil seal drift [SST: KV10115600 (J-38958)] (A),press fit valve seal to height (b) shown in figure.
4. Install valve. NOTE:
Larger diameter valves are for intake side.
5. Install valve spring (with valve spring seat).  Install narrow pitch (B) end [paint mark (C)] to cylinder headside (valve spring seat side).
6. Install valve spring retainer.
7. Install valve collet.  Compress valve spring with the valve spring compressor [SST:
KV10116200 (J26336-A)] (A), the attachment [SST:
KV10115900 (J26336-20)] (C) and the adapter [SST:
KV10109220 ( — )] (B). Install valve collet with a magnet
hand.
CAUTION:
When working, take care not to damage valve lifter holes.
 Tap valve stem edge lightly with plastic hammer after installa- tion to check its installed condition.
InspectionINFOID:0000000006289573
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Cylinder Head Bolt s Outer Diameter
 Cylinder head bolts are tightened by plastic zone tightening
method. Whenever the size difference between (B) and (A)
exceeds the limit, replace them with new one.
 If reduction of outer diameter appears in a position other than (A),
use it as (A) point. Height (b)
Intake, Exhaust : 14.3 - 14.9 mm (0.563 - 0.587 in)
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A : Wide pitch
: Cylinder head side
Paint mark color
Intake : Light green
Exhaust : Light blue
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Limit [(B) - (A)] : 0.18 mm (0.0071 in)
c : 55 mm (2.17 in)
d : 12 mm (0.47 in)
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CYLINDER BLOCKEM-111
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b. Install thrust bearings (2) to both sides of the No. 3 journal hous-
ing on cylinder block (1).
 Install thrust bearings with the oil groove (A) facing crankshaftarm (outside).
c. Install main bearings paying attention to the direction.  Main bearing with oil hole (B) and groove (C) goes on cylinderblock. The one without them goes on main bearing cap.
 Before installing main bearings, apply engine oil to the bearing surface (inside). Do not apply engine oil to the back surface,
but thoroughly clean it.
 When installing, align main bearing stopper protrusion to cut-
out of cylinder block and main bearing.
 Ensure the oil holes on cylinder block and those on the corre-
sponding bearing are aligned.
5. Install crankshaft to cylinder block.  While turning crankshaft by hand, check that it turns smoothly.
6. Install main bearing caps as per the following:  Align the identification number to the journal position to install.
 Install it with the front mark (indicated by stamping) facing thefront of engine.
 Using plastic hammer or similar tool, tap them lightly to seat them on the installation position.
NOTE:
Main bearing cap cannot be replaced as a single parts,
because it is machined together with cylinder block.
7. Install each main bearing cap bolts as per the following: CAUTION:
If main bearing cap bolts and sub bolts are re-u sed, check their outer diameters before installa-
tion. Refer to EM-115, "
Inspection".
a. Apply new engine oil to threads and seat surfaces of main bearing cap bolts and sub bolts.
b. Tighten all bolts in order of (No. 1 - 30) temporarily.
c. Tighten main bearing cap bolts (M12) in order of No. 1 - 10.
d. Tighten main bearing cap sub bolts (M9) in order of No. 11 - 20.
3 : Main bearing (uppe r) (cylinder block side)
4 : Crankshaft
5 : Main bearing (lower) (main bearing cap side)
: Engine front
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: Engine front
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: Engine front
: 39.2 N·m (4.0 kg-m, 29 ft-lb)
: 29.4 N·m (3.0 kg-m, 22 ft-lb)
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