Diagnostic Procedure

2006 Infiniti FX35 AWDSECTION Diagnostic Procedure
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  1. CHECK GROUND CONNECTIONS 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Loosen and retighten three ground screws on the body.

      Refer to "GROUND INSPECTION ".

      Fig 1: Loosening Ground Screws On Body
      G04074875Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK : GO TO 2.

    NG : Repair or replace ground connections.

  2. CHECK DTC WITH "UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP." 

    Refer to "SELF-DIAG RESULTS ".

    OK or NG 

    OK : GO TO 3.

    NG : Go to "FUEL LEVEL SENSOR SIGNAL INSPECTION ".

  3. CHECK FUEL TANK TEMPERATURE SENSOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect "fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump" harness connector.
    3. Turn ignition switch ON.
      Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Level Sensor Unit And Fuel Pump Harness Connector
      G04074876Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    4. Check voltage between "fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump" terminal 4 and ground with CONSULT-II or tester.

      Voltage: Approximately 5V 

    OK or NG 

    OK : GO TO  5.

    NG : GO TO 4.

    Fig 3: Identifying Voltage Between Terminal No. 4 & Ground
    G04179852Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    • Harness connectors B1, M11
    • Harness for open or short between ECM and "fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump"

      : Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connector.

  5. CHECK FUEL TANK TEMPERATURE SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect "unified meter and A/C amp." harness connector.
    3. Check harness continuity between "fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump" terminal 5 and "unified meter and A/C amp." terminal 36. Refer to Wiring Diagram.

      Continuity should exist. 

    4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

    OK or NG 

    OK : GO TO  7.

    NG : GO TO 6.

  6. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART 

    Check the following.

    • Harness connectors B1, M11
    • Harness for open or short between "fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump" and "unified meter and A/C amp."

      : Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connector.

  7. CHECK FUEL TANK TEMPERATURE SENSOR 

    Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

    OK or NG 

    OK : GO TO 8.

    NG : Replace "fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump".

  8. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT 

    Refer to "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

    : INSPECTION END 

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.