Coolant sensor INFINITI QX56 2011 Factory Service Manual

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< BASIC INSPECTION >[ICC]
LASER BEAM AIMING ADJUSTMENT
LASER BEAM AIMING ADJUSTMENT
DescriptionINFOID:0000000006224293
OUTLINE OF LASER BEAM AIMING ADJUSTMENT
Always adjust the laser beam aiming after removing and installing or replacing the ICC sensor.
CAUTION:
The system does not operate normally
unless the laser beam aiming adjustment is performed. Always
perform it.
1. Set the ICC target board [SST: KV99110100 (J-45718)] to the correct position in front of the vehicle.
2. Set the laser beam aiming mode (“LASER BEAM AD JUST” on “Work support”) with CONSULT-III, and
then perform the adjustment according to the displa y. (Manually turn the up-down direction adjusting
screw for vertical adjustment. ICC sensor adjusts the automatic aiming for the horizontal direction.)
CAUTIONARY POINT FOR LASER BEAM AIMING ADJUSTMENT
CAUTION:
 For laser beam aiming adjustment, choose a level location where a view can be obtained without any
obstruction as far as 12 m (39 ft) or more in the forward direction.
 Adjust laser beam aiming for 5 second s or more after starting engine.
 Adjust the laser beam aiming with CONSULT-III. (The laser beam aiming cannot be adjusted without
CONSULT-III.)
 Never enter the vehicle during laser beam aiming adjustment.
 Never look directly into the laser beam sour ce (ICC sensor body window) during laser beam aiming
adjustment.
 Laser beam aiming adjustment is performed at idle. At this time, turn the headlamps OFF.
Work Procedure (Preparation)INFOID:0000000006224294
1.ADVANCE PREPARATION FOR LASER BEAM AIMING ADJUSTMENT
1. Adjust all tire pressure to the specified value.
2. Empty the vehicle. (Remove any luggage from the passenger compartment, luggage room, etc.)
3. Shift the selector lever to “P” pos ition, and release the parking brake.
4. Fully fill the fuel tank, and then check that t he coolant and oils are filled up to correct level.
5. Clean off the ICC sensor body window with a soft cloth.
>> Go to CCS-72, "
Work Procedure (Setting The ICC Tar-
get Board)".
Work Procedure (Setting The ICC Target Board)INFOID:0000000006224295
DESCRIPTION
Accurate adjustment of the laser beam requires t hat the ICC target board be accurately positioned.
CAUTION:
If the laser beam is adjusted with the ICC target board in the incorrect position, the ICC system does
not function normally.
1.ICC TARGET BOARD HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
1 : ICC sensor
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DLK-252
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
CAB MOUNTING INSULATOR
 Drain brake fluid from brake line. Refer to BR-10, "Draining".
 Release fuel pressure. Refer to EC-153, "
Work Procedure".
 Disconnect both battery cables. Refer to PG-164, "
Removal and Installation".
 Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to CO-8, "
Draining".
 Discharge refrigerant from A/C circuit. Refer to HA-20, "
Recycle Refrigerant".
 Drain power steering fluid from reservoir tank.
4. Remove parts relating to connection of body assembly and frame assembly.  Tire and wheel: Refer to WT-64, "
Removal and Installation" (with TPMS).
 Front fender protector (LH and RH): Refer to EXT-23, "
FENDER PROTECTOR : Removal and Installa-
tion".
 Front bumper: Refer to EXT-13, "
Removal and Installation".
 Radiator core support upper: Refer to DLK-220, "
Removal and Installation".
 Fan shroud: Refer to CO-16, "
Removal and Installation".
 Battery and battery case: Refer to PG-164, "
Removal and Installation".
 Air cleaner case (upper and lower): Refer to EM-27, "
Removal and Installation".
 Engine cover: Refer to EM-25, "
Removal and Installation".
 Rear wheel house protector (LH and RH): EXT-24, "
REAR WHEEL HOUSE PROTECTOR : Removal
and Installation".
 Rear bumper: Refer to EXT-17, "
Removal and Installation".
 Fuel filler tube: Remove to FL-8, "
Exploded View".
 Spare tire
 Towing hook bracket.
5. Separate parts relating to connection of body assembly and frame assembly. Vehicle front
 Disconnect ICC sensor connector. (models with ICC) Refer to CCS-176, "
Removal and Installation".
 Remove radiator upper hose and radiator lower hose from radiator assembly. Refer to CO-13,
"Exploded View".
 Remove A/T fluid cooler hose B and A/T fluid cooler hose E from A/T fluid cooler tubes. Refer to TM-
202, "Exploded View".
 Remove power steering return hose from oil cooler, and then power steering return hose clamp bolt from frame assembly. Refer to ST-54, "
Exploded View".
 Remove power steering suction hose from reservoir tank. Refer to ST-54, "
Exploded View".
CAUTION:
Never spill power steering fluid in engine room.
 Remove A/C low-presser flexible hose from A/C low-presser pipe. Refer to HA-35, "
LOW-PRESSURE
FLEXIBLE HOSE : Removal and Installation".
 Remove A/C hi-presser flexible hose from condenser. Refer to HA-34, "
HIGH-PRESSURE FLEXIBLE
HOSE : Removal and Installation".
 Remove all engine Control Harness connectors, har ness clips and others that are connected to the
body assembly side of the engine room. (engine room LH and RH side). Refer to PG-148, "
Engine Con-
trol Harness".
NOTE:
Separate harness connectors from ECM (engine control module). Refer to EC-10, "
General Precau-
tions".
CAUTION:
 When pulling out harnesses, never damage harnesses or connectors.
 After temporarily securing connectors, cover th em with vinyl or similar material to protect
against adhesion of foreign materials.
 Disconnect engine room harness connectors and remo ve harness clips from engine assembly (engine
RH side). Refer to PG-146, "
Engine Room Harness".
 Remove heater hoses from front water outlet tube (engine room RH side). Refer to HA-33, "
Exploded
View".
 Disconnect front wheel sensor connectors (LH and RH). Refer to BRC-134, "
FRONT WHEEL SENSOR
: Exploded View".
 Disconnect fuel feed tube and EVAP hos e (front wheel well LH side).
 Remove steering lower shaft from steering gear side assembly. Refer to ST-37, "
Removal and Installa-
tion"
CAUTION:
Spiral cable may be cut if steering wheel turns while separating steering column assembly and
steering gear assembly.
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CONTENTS
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM
VK56VD
PRECAUTION ................ ...............................
9
PRECAUTIONS .............................................. .....9
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ............................................................. ......
9
Precaution for Procedure without Cowl Top Cover ......9
Precautions For Xenon Headlamp Service ...............9
On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System of Engine
and A/T ....................................................................
10
General Precautions ...............................................10
PREPARATION ...........................................14
PREPARATION .............................................. ....14
Special Service Tools .......................................... ....14
Commercial Service Tools ......................................14
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .............................16
COMPONENT PARTS ................................... ....16
Component Parts Location .................................. ....16
Component Description ...........................................19
Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor ..........................21
Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor 1 ..................................21
ASCD Brake Switch & Stop Lamp Switch ...............21
ASCD Steering Switch ............................................21
ASCD Indicators ......................................................21
Battery Current Sensor (With Battery Tempera-
ture Sensor) ............................................................
22
Camshaft Position Sensor .......................................22
Crankshaft Position Sensor .....................................23
ECM ........................................................................23
Electric Throttle Control Actuator ............................23
Electrically-controlled cooling fan coupling .............24
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor ......................25
Engine Oil Temperature Sensor ..............................25
EVAP Control System Pressure Sensor .................26
EVAP Canister Vent Control Valve .........................26
EVAP Canister Purge Volume Control Solenoid
Valve .................................................................... ....
26
Fuel Injector .............................................................26
Fuel Level Sensor ....................................................26
Fuel Pump Control Module ......................................27
Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor .......................................27
Fuel Tank Temperature Sensor ...............................27
Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 ........................................27
High Pressure Fuel Pump .......................................28
ICC Brake Switch & Stop Lamp Switch ...................29
ICC Steering Switch ................................................29
Ignition Coil With Power Transistor .........................29
Intake Valve Timing Control Solenoid Valve ...........29
Knock Sensor ...................................................... ....30
Low Fuel Pressure Sensor ......................................30
Low Pressure Fuel Pump ........................................30
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ............................30
Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor ........................31
Mass Air Flow Sensor (With Intake Air Tempera-
ture Sensor) .............................................................
31
Power Steering Pressure (PSP) Sensor ..................31
Refrigerant Pressure Sensor ............................... ....32
VVEL Actuator Motor ...............................................32
VVEL Actuator Motor Relay .....................................32
VVEL Control Module ..............................................32
VVEL Control Shaft Position Sensor .......................32
STRUCTURE AND OPERATION .....................33
Positive Crankcase Ventilation ................................33
On Board Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR) ........34
SYSTEM ............................................................35
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM ........................ ...........35
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM : System Diagram ....35
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM : System Descrip-
tion ...........................................................................
35
DIRECT INJECTION GASOLINE SYSTEM .......... ....36
DIRECT INJECTION GASOLINE SYSTEM :
System Diagram .....................................................
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Component Inspection (Engine Coolant Tempera-
ture Sensor) ...........................................................
216
P0117, P0118 ECT SENSOR ..........................217
DTC Logic ............................................................ ..217
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................217
Component Inspection (Engine Coolant Tempera-
ture Sensor) ...........................................................
218
P0122, P0123 TP SENSOR .............................219
DTC Logic ............................................................ ..219
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................219
Component Inspection (Throttle Position Sensor) ..220
P0125 ECT SENSOR .......................................222
DTC Logic ............................................................ ..222
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................222
Component Inspection (Engine Coolant Tempera-
ture Sensor) ...........................................................
223
P0127 IAT SENSOR ........................................224
DTC Logic ............................................................ ..224
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................224
Component Inspection (Intake Air Temperature
Sensor) ..................................................................
225
P0128 THERMOSTAT FUNCTION .................226
DTC Logic ............................................................ ..226
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................227
Component Inspection (Engine Coolant Tempera-
ture Sensor) ...........................................................
227
P0130, P0150 A/F SENSOR 1 .........................228
DTC Logic ............................................................ ..228
Component Function Check ..................................229
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................230
P0131, P0151 A/F SENSOR 1 .........................232
DTC Logic ............................................................ ..232
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................233
P0132, P0152 A/F SENSOR 1 .........................235
DTC Logic ............................................................ ..235
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................236
P0133, P0153 A/F SENSOR 1 .........................238
DTC Logic ............................................................ ..238
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................239
P0137, P0157 HO2S2 ......................................243
DTC Logic ............................................................ ..243
Component Function Check ..................................244
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................245
Component Inspection (HO2 sensor 2) .................246
P0138, P0158 HO2S2 ......................................249
DTC Logic ............................................................ ..249
Component Function Check ..................................251
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................251
Component Inspection (HO2 sensor 2) .................254
P0139, P0159 HO2S2 .......................................257
DTC Logic ............................................................ .257
Component Function Check .................................258
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................259
Component Inspection (HO2 sensor 2) ................260
P0171, P0174 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
FUNCTION ........................................................
263
DTC Logic ............................................................ .263
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................264
P0172, P0175 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
FUNCTION ........................................................
267
DTC Logic ............................................................ .267
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................268
P0181 FTT SENSOR ........................................271
DTC Logic ............................................................ .271
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................271
Component Inspection (Fuel Tank Temperature
Sensor) .................................................................
273
P0182, P0183 FTT SENSOR ............................274
DTC Logic ............................................................ .274
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................274
Component Inspection (Fuel Tank Temperature
Sensor) .................................................................
275
P0190, P0192, P0193 FRP SENSOR ...............276
DTC Logic ............................................................ .276
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................276
Component Inspection (Fuel Rail Pressure Sen-
sor) ........................................................................
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P0191 FRP SENSOR .......................................279
DTC Logic ............................................................ .279
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................279
Component Inspection (Fuel Rail Pressure Sen-
sor) ........................................................................
281
P0196 EOT SENSOR .......................................283
DTC Logic ............................................................ .283
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................284
Component Inspection (Engine Oil Temperature
Sensor) .................................................................
284
P0197, P0198 EOT SENSOR ...........................285
DTC Logic ............................................................ .285
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................285
Component Inspection (Engine Oil Temperature
Sensor) .................................................................
286
P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, P0206,
P0207, P0208 INJECTOR ................................
287
DTC Logic ............................................................ .287
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................287
P0222, P0223 TP SENSOR ..............................288
DTC Logic ............................................................ .288
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................288
Component Inspection (Throttle Position Sensor) .289
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< PREPARATION >[VK56VD]
PREPARATION
PREPARATION
PREPARATION
Special Service ToolsINFOID:0000000006217654
Commercial Service ToolsINFOID:0000000006217655
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
KV10118400
(—)
Fuel tube adapter Measures fuel pressure
PBIB3043E
Tool name
(Kent-Moore No.)
Description
Leak detector
i.e.: (J-41416) Locates the EVAP leak
EVAP service port adapter
i.e.: (J-41413-OBD) Applys positive pressure through EVAP service
port
Fuel filler cap adapter
i.e.: (MLR-8382) Checks fuel tank vacuum relief valve opening
pressure
Socket wrench Removes and installs engine coolant temperature sensor
S-NT703
S-NT704
S-NT815
S-NT705
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EXHAUST COMPARTMENT
1. VVEL actuator motor (bank 2) 2. Ignition coil (with power transistor)
and spark plug (bank 2)3. Camshaft position sensor (bank 2)
4. High pressure fuel pump 5. Intake valve timing control solenoid valve (bank 2)6. Electric-viscous fan assembly
7. Engine oil temperature sensor 8. Intake valve timing control solenoid valve (bank 1)9. Camshaft position sensor (bank 1)
10. Ignition coil (with power transistor) and spark plug (bank 1) 11. VVEL actuator motor (bank 1) 12. Low fuel pressure sensor
13. Positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve 14. Fuel injector (bank 2) 15. Knock sensor (bank 2)
16. Knock sensor (bank 1) 17. Fuel injector (bank 1) 18. Fuel rail pressure sensor
19. Manifold absolute pressure sensor 20. VVEL control shaft position sensor (bank 1)21. Crankshaft position sensor
22. Engine coolant temperature sensor 23. VVEL control shaft position sensor (bank 2)
A. Top view of the engine (View with intake manifold is re-
moved) B. Rear view of the engine
:Engine front
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Component DescriptionINFOID:0000000006217657
1. ASCD steering switch
ICC steering switch 2. Snow mode switch 3. Fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump
assembly (with fuel tank temperature
sensor)
4. Fuel pump control module (FPCM) 5. EVAP canister vent control valve 6. EVAP canister
7. EVAP control system pressure sen- sor 8. Stop lamp switch 9. ASCD brake switch
ICC brake switch
10. Accelerator pedal position sensor
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Component Reference
ECM EC-23, "
ECM"
Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)EC-30, "Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)"
Ignition coil with power transistorEC-29, "Ignition Coil With Power Transistor"
Accelerator pedal position sensorEC-21, "Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor"
Mass air flow sensor
EC-31, "Mass Air Flow Sensor (With Intake Air Temperature Sen-
sor)"Intake air temperature sensor
Electric throttle control actuator
EC-23, "
Electric Throttle Control Actuator"Throttle control motor relay
Throttle control motor
Throttle position sensor
Crankshaft position sensorEC-23, "
Crankshaft Position Sensor"
Camshaft position sensorEC-22, "Camshaft Position Sensor"
Engine coolant temperature sensorEC-25, "Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor"
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The engine coolant temperature (ECT
) sensor is used to detect the
engine coolant temperature. The sensor modifies a voltage signal
from the ECM. The modified signal returns to the ECM as the engine
coolant temperature input. The sens or uses a thermistor which is
sensitive to the change in temperature. The electrical resistance of
the thermistor decreases as temperature increases.

*: These data are reference values and are measured between ECM terminals.
Engine Oil Temperature SensorINFOID:0000000006217670
The engine oil temperature sensor is used to detect the engine oil
temperature. The sensor modifies a voltage signal from the ECM.
The modified signal returns to the ECM as the engine oil tempera-
ture input. The sensor uses a ther mistor which is sensitive to the
change in temperature. The electrical resistance of the thermistor
decreases as temperature increases.

*: These data are reference values and are measured between ECM terminals. 1. Valve 2. Armature 3. Magnet Loop Element
4. Fan speed sensor 5. Coil 6. Silicon oil
SEF594K
Engine coolant temperature
[° C ( °F)] Voltage* (V) Resistance (k
Ω)
− 10 (14) 4.4 7.0 - 11.4
20 (68) 3.5 2.35 - 2.73
50 (122) 2.2 0.68 - 1.00
90 (194) 0.9 0.236 - 0.260
SEF012P
SEF594K
Engine oil temperature [° C ( °F)] Voltage* (V) Resistance (k
Ω)
–10 (14) 4.4 7.0 - 11.4 20 (68) 3.5 2.35 - 2.73
50 (122) 2.2 0.68 - 1.00
90 (194) 0.9 0.236 - 0.260
110 (230) 0.6 0.143 - 0.153
SEF012P
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COMPONENT PARTS
The heated oxygen sensor 2, after three way catalyst (manifold),
monitors the oxygen level in the exhaust gas on each bank.
Even if switching characteristics of
the air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1
are shifted, the air fuel ratio is c ontrolled to stoichiometric, by the sig-
nal from the heated oxygen sensor 2.
This sensor is made of ceramic zirconia. The zirconia generates volt-
age from approximately 1 V in richer conditions to 0 V in leaner con-
ditions.
Under normal conditions the heated ox ygen sensor 2 is not used for
engine control operation.
HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR 2 HEATER
Heated oxygen sensor 2 heater is integrated in the sensor.
The ECM performs ON/OFF control of the heated oxy gen sensor 2 heater corresponding to the engine speed,
amount of intake air and engine coolant temperature.
High Pressure Fuel PumpINFOID:0000000006217678
The high pressure fuel pump is installed at the front of the engine bank 2 side and activated by the camshaft.
ECM controls the high pressure fuel pump control sol enoid valve built into the high pressure fuel pump and
adjusts the amount of discharge by changing the suction timing of the low pressure fuel.
Operating Description
SEF327R
Engine speed Heated oxygen sensor 2 heater
Above 3,600 rpm OFF
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 load ON
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*1: This sensor is not used to control the engine system under normal conditions.
*2: ECM determines the start signal status by the signals of engine speed and battery voltage.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The adoption of the direct fuel injection method enables
more accurate adjustment of fuel injection quantity by
injecting atomized high-pressure fuel directly into the cylinder. This method allows high-powered engine, low
fuel consumption, and emissions-reduction.
The amount of fuel injected from the fuel injector is determined by the ECM. The ECM controls the length of
time the valve remains open (injection pulse duration). T he amount of fuel injected is a program value in the
ECM memory. The program value is preset by engi ne operating conditions. These conditions are determined
by input signals (for engine speed and intake air and fuel rail pressure) from the crankshaft position sensor,
camshaft position sensor, mass air flow sensor and the fuel rail pressure sensor.
VARIOUS FUEL INJECTION INCREASE/DECREASE COMPENSATION
In addition, the amount of fuel injected is compens ated to improve engine performance under various operat-
ing conditions as listed below.
 During warm-up
 When starting the engine
 During acceleration
 Hot-engine operation
 When selector lever position is changed from N to D
 High-load, high-speed operation

 During deceleration
 During high engine speed operation
FUEL INJECTION CONTROL
Stratified-charge Combustion
Stratified-charge combustion is a combustion method wh ich enables extremely lean combustion by injecting
fuel in the latter half of a compression process, coll ecting combustible air-fuel around the spark plug, and form-
ing fuel-free airspace around the mixture.
Right after a start with the engine cold, the catalyst warm-up is accelerated by stratified-charge combustion.
Homogeneous Combustion
Sensor Input signal to ECM ECM function Actuator
Crankshaft position sensor Engine speed*
2
Fuel injection
& mixture ratio
controlFuel injector
Camshaft position sensor Camshaft position
Mass air flow sensor Amount of intake air
Intake air temperature sensor Intake air temperature
Engine coolant temperature sensor Engine coolant temperature
Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 Density of oxygen in exhaust gas
Fuel rail pressure sensor Fuel rail pressure
Throttle position sensor Throttle position
Accelerator pedal position sensor Accelerator pedal position
TCM Gear position
Battery
Battery voltage*
2
Knock sensor Engine knocking condition
Power steering pressure sensor Power steering operation
Heated oxygen sensor 2*
1Density of oxygen in exhaust gas
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) VDC/TCS operation command
A/C auto amp. A/C ON signal
Combination meter Vehicle speed
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