2011 Infiniti M37 BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Physical Values

NOTE:
  • VVEL control module is located behind the IPDM E/R. For this inspection, remove hoodledge cover (RH).
  • Specification data are reference values and are measured between each terminal and ground.
  • Pulse signal is measured by CONSULT-III.
CONDITION DESCRIPTION

Terminal No. Description Condition Value (Approx.)
+ - Signal name Input/Output
1 (W) 14 (B/R) VVEL actuator motor power supply (bank 2) Input [Ignition switch: ON] BATTERY VOLTAGE (11 - 14 V)
2 (L/B) 14 (B/R) VVEL actuator motor (High lift) (bank 2) Output [Engine is running]
  • Warm-up condition
  • Idle speed
 0 - 14 V(1)
G07020052Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
[Engine is running]
  • Warm-up condition
  • When revving engine up to 2, 000 RPM quickly
 0 - 14 V(1)
G05733592Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
3 (B) 4 (W) VVEL control shaft position sensor 1 (bank 1) Input [Engine is running]
  • Warm-up condition
  • Idle speed
 Approx.0.25 - 1.40 V
[Engine is running]
  • Warm-up condition
  • When revving engine up to 2, 000 RPM quickly
 Approx.0.25 - 4.75 V
4 (W) - Sensor ground [VVEL control shaft position sensor 1 (bank 1)] - - -
5 (W) 6 (B) VVEL control shaft position sensor 1 (bank 2) Input [Engine is running]
  • Warm-up condition
  • Idle speed
 Approx.0.25 - 1.40 V
[Engine is running]
  • Warm-up condition
  • When revving engine up to 2, 000 RPM quickly
 Approx.0.25 - 4.75 V
6 (B) - Sensor ground [VVEL control shaft position sensor 1 (bank 2)] - - -
7 (Y) 6 (B) Sensor power supply [VVEL control shaft position sensor 1 (bank 2)] - [Ignition switch: ON] 5 V
8 (R) 14 (B/R) Power supply for VVEL control module - [Ignition switch: ON] BATTERY VOLTAGE (11 - 14 V)
9 (L) 4 (W) Sensor power supply [VVEL control shaft position sensor 1 (bank 1)] - [Ignition switch: ON] 5 V
11 (GR) - CAN communication line [ECM] Input/Output - -
12 (L/B) 14 (B/R) VVEL actuator motor (High lift) (bank 1) Output [Engine is running]
  • Warm-up condition
  • Idle speed
 0 - 14 V(1)
G07020052Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
[Engine is running]
  • Warm-up condition
  • When revving engine up to 2, 000 RPM quickly
 0 - 14 V(1)
G05733592Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
13 (W) 14 (B/R) VVEL actuator motor power supply (bank 1) Input [Ignition switch: ON] BATTERY VOLTAGE (11 - 14 V)
14 (B/R) - VVEL control module ground - [Engine is running]
  • Idle speed
 -
15 (L/W) 14 (B/R) VVEL actuator motor (Low lift) (bank 2) Output [Engine is running]
  • Warm-up condition
  • Idle speed
 0 - 14 V(1)
G07020052Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
[Engine is running]
  • Warm-up condition
  • When revving engine up to 2, 000 RPM quickly
 0 - 14 V(1)
G05733592Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
16 (R) 17 (G) VVEL control shaft position sensor 2 (bank 1) Input [Engine is running]
  • Warm-up condition
  • Idle speed
 3.50 - 4.75 V
[Engine is running]
  • Warm-up condition
  • When revving engine up to 2, 000 RPM quickly
 0.25 - 4.75 V
17 (G) - Sensor ground [VVEL control shaft position sensor 2 (bank 1)] - - -
18 (G) 19 (R) VVEL control shaft position sensor 2 (bank 2) Input [Engine is running]
  • Warm-up condition
  • Idle speed
 3.50 - 4.75 V
[Engine is running]
  • Warm-up condition
  • When revving engine up to 2, 000 RPM quickly
 0.25 - 4.75 V
19 (R) - Sensor ground [VVEL control shaft position sensor 2 (bank 2)] - - -
20 (L) 19 (R) Sensor power supply [VVEL control shaft position sensor 2 (bank 2)] - [Ignition switch: ON] 5 V
21 (V) 14 (B/R) VVEL actuator motor relay abort signal Input [Engine is running]
  • Warm-up condition
  • Idle speed
 0 V
22 (Y) 17 (G) Sensor power supply [VVEL position sensor 2 (bank 1)] - [Ignition switch: ON] 5 V
23 (P) 14 (B/R) VVEL control motor relay Output [Ignition switch: OFF] BATTERY VOLTAGE (11 - 14 V)
[Ignition switch: ON] 0 - 1.0 V
24 (L) - CAN communication line Input/Output - -
25 (L/W) 14 (B/R) VVEL control motor (Low lift) (bank 1) Output [Engine is running]
  • Warm-up condition
  • Idle speed
 0 - 14 V(1)
G07020052Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
[Engine is running]
  • Warm-up condition
  • When revving engine up to 2, 000 RPM quickly
 0 - 14 V(1)
G05733592Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
(1) Average voltage for pulse signal (Actual pulse signal can be confirmed by oscilloscope.)
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