Steering Control System: Section
Steering Control System: Section
SECTION
STEERING CONTROL SYSTEM
STC B
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CONTENTS
BASIC INSPECTION .................................... 2 ECU DIAGNOSIS ......................................... 13 F
DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORK FLOW ......... 2 POWER STEERING CONTROL UNIT .............. 13
Work Flow ................................................................. 2 Reference Value ......................................................13 STC
Wiring Diagram - ELECTRONICALLY CON-
FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS ............................... 3 TROLLED POWER STEERING SYSTEM - ............14
Fail-Safe ..................................................................15
EPS SYSTEM ...................................................... 3 H
System Diagram ........................................................ 3 SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS .............................. 17
System Description ................................................... 3
Component Parts Location ........................................ 5 UNBALANCE STEERING WHEEL TURNING I
Component Description ............................................. 5 FORCE (TORQUE VARIATION) ....................... 17
Description ...............................................................17
COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS .......................... 6 Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................17
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POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT ....... 6 PRECAUTION .............................................. 18
Description ................................................................ 6
Diagnosis Procedure ................................................. 6 PRECAUTIONS ................................................. 18 K
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
POWER STEERING SOLENOID VALVE ........... 7 (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
Description ................................................................ 7 SIONER" .................................................................18
Diagnosis Procedure ................................................. 7 L
Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota-
Component Inspection .............................................. 8 tion after Battery Disconnect ...................................18
ENGINE SPEED SIGNAL CIRCUIT .................... 9 ON-VEHICLE REPAIR ................................. 19 M
Description ................................................................ 9
Diagnosis Procedure ................................................. 9 POWER STEERING CONTROL UNIT .............. 19
Exploded View .........................................................19
VEHICLE SPEED SIGNAL CIRCUIT .................11 Removal and Installation .........................................19 N
Description .............................................................. 11
Diagnosis Procedure ............................................... 11
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DETAILED FLOW
1.COLLECT THE INFORMATION FROM THE CUSTOMER
It is also important to clarify customer complaints before inspection. First of all, reproduce symptoms and
understand them fully. Ask customer about his/her complaints carefully. In some cases, it is necessary to
check symptoms by driving vehicle with customer.
CAUTION:
Customers are not professional. It is dangerous to make an easy guess like “maybe the customer
means that...,” or “maybe the customer mentions this symptom”.
>> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK THE STATUS
1. Power steering fluid leakage and check the power steering fluid level. Refer to ST-10, "Inspection".
2. Check the drive belt tension. Refer to EM-13, "Checking".
3. Check the power steering gear for damages, cracks and fluid leakage. Refer to ST-34, "Inspection".
4. Check the relief oil pressure. Refer to ST-40, "Inspection".
>> GO TO 3.
3.DIAGNOSIS CHART BY SYMPTOM
Perform the diagnosis by symptom. Refer to STC-17, "Diagnosis Procedure".
>> GO TO 4.
4.FINAL CHECK
Check the input/output standard values for the power steering control unit.
Are the power steering control unit input/output values within standard ranges respectively?
YES >> INSPECTION END
NO >> GO TO 2.
CONTROL DIAGRAM
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STC
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CROSS-SECTIONAL VIEW
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1. Combination meter 2. Power steering control unit 3. Power steering solenoid valve
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4. Steering gear assembly 5. Gear housing assembly 6. Gear sub-assembly
7. Pinion 8. Power steering oil pump 9. Reservoir tank
• The EPS system controls the power steering solenoid valve through the power steering control unit.
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OPERATION PRINCIPLE
During Parking (When Turning The Steering Wheel To The Right.)
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STC
1. Power steering solenoid valve 2. Power steering control unit
A. Steering gear assembly B. Glove box assembly removed
: Vehicle front H
Power steering solenoid valve controls the power steering oil pressure in the gear housing assembly. B
Diagnosis Procedure INFOID:0000000003305951
ECM
Ground Condition Voltage (Approx.)
Connector Terminal
Engine is running
• Warm-up condition
• Idle speed
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E16 94 Ground
Engine is running
• Warm-up condition
• Engine speed: Approx. 2,000 rpm
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Engine is running
• Warm-up condition
• Idle speed
JMBIA0076GB
M61 10 Ground
Engine is running
• Warm-up condition
• Engine speed: Approx. 2,000 rpm
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Combination meter sends vehicle speed signal to power steering control unit. B
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2.CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN COMBINATION METER AND POWER STEERING CONTROL UNIT
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF. F
2. Disconnect combination meter harness connector.
3. Disconnect power steering control unit harness connector.
4. Check continuity between combination meter harness connector and power steering control unit harness
STC
connector.
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TERMINAL LAYOUT
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PHYSICAL VALUES
Terminal No.
Description
STC
(Wire color)
Condition Value (Approx.)
Input/
+ - Signal name
Output H
Vehicle speed: 0 km/h (0 MPH)
1 Power steering solenoid 4.4 – 6.6 V
Ground Output (Engine is running)
(Y) valve voltage
Vehicle speed: 100 km/h (62 MPH) 2.4 – 3.6 V I
3 Ignition switch power Ignition switch: ON Battery voltage
Ground Input
(G) supply Ignition switch: OFF 0V
5 Power steering solenoid
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Ground — Always 0V
(LG) valve ground
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Ground Ground — Always 0V K
(B)
Engine is running
• Warm-up condition
• Idle speed O
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(V)
Ground Engine speed signal Input P
Engine is running
• Warm-up condition
• Engine speed: Approx. 2,000 rpm
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STC
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Fail-Safe INFOID:0000000003305959
EPS system
Warn-
Mode DTC Detection point (malfunction part) Error area and root cause
ing lamp
• Engine speed is 1,500 rpm or more and there is no vehicle
speed signal input for over 10 seconds during vehicle travel.
Fail-safe
— — Vehicle speed signal input • Vehicle speed signal has abruptly dropped from 30 km/h (19
function
MPH) or more to 2 km/h (1.2 MPH) or less within 1.4 sec-
onds.
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1.CHECK SYSTEM FOR POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND
Perform trouble diagnosis for power supply and ground. Refer to STC-6, "Diagnosis Procedure".
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Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
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2.CHECK SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE SPEED SIGNAL
Perform trouble diagnosis for vehicle speed signal. Refer to STC-11, "Diagnosis Procedure".
Is the inspection result normal? STC
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
3.CHECK SYSTEM FOR ENGINE SPEED SIGNAL H
Perform trouble diagnosis for engine speed signal. Refer to STC-9, "Diagnosis Procedure".
Is the inspection result normal? I
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
4.CHECK SYSTEM FOR POWER STEERING SOLENOID VALVE J
Perform trouble diagnosis for power steering solenoid valve. Refer to STC-7, "Diagnosis Procedure".
Is the inspection result normal?
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YES >> Perform the symptom diagnosis for the steering system. Refer to ST-3, "NVH Troubleshooting
Chart".
NO >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
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The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the “SRS AIRBAG” and “SEAT BELT” of this
Service Manual.
WARNING:
• To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in
the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be performed by
an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.
• Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal
injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see the “SRS AIRBAG”.
• Never use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this Ser-
vice Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or harness
connectors.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS
When working near the Airbag Diagnosis Sensor Unit or other Airbag System sensors while ignition switch is
ON or engine is running, never use air or electric power tools or strike near the sensor(s) with a hammer.
Heavy vibration may activate the sensor(s), deploy the airbag(s), possibly cause serious injury.
When using air or electric power tools or hammers, always turn OFF ignition switch, disconnect the battery,
and wait 3 minutes or more before performing any service.
Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation after Battery Disconnect
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NOTE:
• Before removing and installing any control units, first turn the push-button ignition switch to the LOCK posi-
tion, then disconnect both battery cables.
• After finishing work, confirm that all control unit connectors are connected properly, then re-connect both
battery cables.
• Always use CONSULT-III to perform self-diagnosis as a part of each function inspection after finishing work.
If a DTC is detected, perform trouble diagnosis according to self-diagnosis results.
This vehicle is equipped with a push-button ignition switch and a steering lock unit.
If the battery is disconnected or discharged, the steering wheel will lock and cannot be turned.
If turning the steering wheel is required with the battery disconnected or discharged, follow the procedure
below before starting the repair operation.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Connect both battery cables.
NOTE:
Supply power using jumper cables if battery is discharged.
2. Carry the Intelligent Key or insert it to the key slot and turn the push-button ignition switch to ACC position.
(At this time, the steering lock will be released.)
3. Disconnect both battery cables. The steering lock will remain released with both battery cables discon-
nected and the steering wheel can be turned.
4. Perform the necessary repair operation.
5. When the repair work is completed, re-connect both battery cables. With the brake pedal released, turn
the push-button ignition switch from ACC position to ON position, then to LOCK position. (The steering
wheel will lock when the push-button ignition switch is turned to LOCK position.)
6. Perform self-diagnosis check of all control units using CONSULT-III.
STC
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1. Steering member 2. Power steering control unit
: Vehicle front I
Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000003330739
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REMOVAL
1. Remove glove box assembly. Refer to IP-11, "Exploded View".
2. Disconnect power steering control unit connector. K
3. Remove power steering control unit.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal. L