2012 Infiniti M37 BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

4WAS SYSTEM: Protection Function (4WAS Main Control Unit)

4WAS system enters in the protection function mode (4WAS system temporarily stopped) if 4WAS system continues the heavy load condition or the sensor self-check condition. (4WAS system reactivates automatically if the heavy load condition and the self-check condition are resolved.) 4WAS warning lamp stays OFF in the protection function mode.

DTC Error area and root cause Contents of protection function
- 4WAS main control unit power supply temporary malfunctioning condition 4WAS system is temporarily stopped.
- 4WAS system heavy load condition
- The sensor of 4WAS system is in self-check condition
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