Nissan GT-R (R35) · Service Manual ELECTRICAL & POWER CONTROL

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS

CAN FUNDAMENTAL

Condition of Error Detection


“U1000” or “U1001” is indicated on SELF-DIAG RESULTS on CONSULT-III if CAN communication signal is not transmitted or received between units for 2 seconds or more.
 
 CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM ERROR

  • CAN communication line open (CAN-H, CAN-L, or both)
  • CAN communication line short (ground, between CAN communication lines, other harnesses)
  • Error of CAN communication control circuit of the unit connected to CAN communication line
 
 WHEN “U1000” OR “U1001” IS INDICATED EVEN THOUGH CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM IS NORMAL

  • Removal/installation of parts: Error may be detected when removing and installing CAN communication unit and related parts while turning the ignition switch ON. (A DTC except for CAN communication may be detected.)
  • Fuse blown out (removed): CAN communication of the unit may cease.
  • Voltage drop: Error may be detected if voltage drops due to discharged battery when turning the ignition switch ON (Depending on the control unit which carries out CAN communication).
  • Error may be detected if the power supply circuit of the control unit, which carries out CAN communication, malfunctions (Depending on the control unit which carries out CAN communication).
  • Error may be detected if reprogramming is not completed normally.
NOTE:
CAN communication system is normal if “U1000” or “U1001” is indicated on SELF-DIAG RESULTS of CONSULT-III under the above conditions. Erase the memory of the self-diagnosis of each unit.

Symptom When Error Occurs in CAN Communication System


In CAN communication system, multiple units mutually transmit and receive signals. Each unit cannot transmit and receive signals if any error occurs on CAN communication line. Under this condition, multiple control units related to the root cause malfunction or go into fail-safe mode.
 
 ERROR EXAMPLE

NOTE:
  • Each vehicle differs in symptom of each unit under fail-safe mode and CAN communication line wiring.
  • Refer to Abbreviation List for the unit abbreviation.

 
 Example: TCM branch line open circuit

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Unit name
Symptom
ECM
Engine torque limiting is affected, and shift harshness increases.
BCM
Reverse warning chime does not sound.
EPS control unit
Normal operation.
Combination meter
  • Shift position indicator and OD OFF indicator turn OFF.
  • Warning lamps turn ON.
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)
Normal operation.
TCM
No impact on operation.
IPDM E/R
Normal operation.

 
 Example: Data link connector branch line open circuit

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Unit name
Symptom
ECM
Normal operation.
BCM
EPS control unit
Combination meter
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)
TCM
IPDM E/R

NOTE:
  • When data link connector branch line is open, transmission and reception of CAN communication signals are not affected. Therefore, no symptoms occur. However, be sure to repair malfunctioning circuit.
  • The model (all units on CAN communication system are Diag on CAN) cannot perform CAN diagnosis with CONSULT-III if the following error occurs. The error is judged by the symptom.


Error
Difference of symptom
Data link connector branch line open circuit
Normal operation.
CAN‐H, CAN‐L harness short‐circuit
Most of the units which are connected to the CAN communication system enter fail-safe mode or are deactivated.

 
 Example: Main Line Between Data Link Connector and ABS Actuator and Electric Unit (Control Unit) Open Circuit

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Unit name
Symptom
ECM
Engine torque limiting is affected, and shift harshness increases.
BCM
  • Reverse warning chime does not sound.
  • The front wiper moves under continuous operation mode even though the front wiper switch being in the intermittent position.
EPS control unit
The steering effort increases.
Combination meter
  • The shift position indicator and OD OFF indicator turn OFF.
  • The speedometer is inoperative.
  • The odo/trip meter stops.
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)
Normal operation.
TCM
No impact on operation.
IPDM E/R
When the ignition switch is ON,
  • The headlamps (Lo) turn ON.
  • The cooling fan continues to rotate.

 
 Example: CAN-H, CAN-L Harness Short Circuit

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Unit name
Symptom
ECM
  • Engine torque limiting is affected, and shift harshness increases.
  • Engine speed drops.
BCM
  • Reverse warning chime does not sound.
  • The front wiper moves under continuous operation mode even though the front wiper switch being in the intermittent position.
  • The room lamp does not turn ON.
  • The engine does not start (if an error or malfunction occurs while turning the ignition switch OFF.)
  • The steering lock does not release (if an error or malfunction occurs while turning the ignition switch OFF.)
EPS control unit
The steering effort increases.
Combination meter
  • The tachometer and the speedometer do not move.
  • Warning lamps turn ON.
  • Indicator lamps do not turn ON.
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)
Normal operation.
TCM
No impact on operation.
IPDM E/R
When the ignition switch is ON,
  • The headlamps (Lo) turn ON.
  • The cooling fan continues to rotate.

CAN Diagnosis with CONSULT-III


CAN diagnosis on CONSULT-III extracts the root cause by receiving the following information.
  • Response to the system call
  • Control unit diagnosis information
  • Self-diagnosis
  • CAN diagnostic support monitor

Self-Diagnosis


DTC
Self-diagnosis item
(CONSULT-III indication)
DTC detection condition
Inspection/Action
U0101
LOST COMM (TCM)
When ECM is not transmitting or receiving CAN communication signal of OBD (emission-related diagnosis) from TCM for 2 seconds or more.
Start the inspection. Refer to the applicable section of the indicated control unit.
U0164
LOST COMM (HVAC)
When ECM is not transmitting or receiving CAN communication signal of OBD (emission-related diagnosis) from HVAC for 2 seconds or more.
U1000
CAN COMM CIRCUIT
When a control unit (except for ECM) is not transmitting or receiving CAN communication signal for 2 seconds or more.
U1001
CAN COMM CIRCUIT
When ECM is not transmitting or receiving CAN communication signal other than OBD (emission-related diagnosis) for 2 seconds or more.
U1002
SYSTEM COMM
When a control unit is not transmitting or receiving CAN communication signal for 2 seconds or less.
U1010
CONTROL UNIT(CAN)
When an error is detected during the initial diagnosis for CAN controller of each control unit.
Replace the control unit indicating “U1010” or “P0607”.
P0607
ECM

CAN Diagnostic Support Monitor

 
 MONITOR ITEM (CONSULT-III)

Example: CAN DIAG SUPPORT MNTR indication
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 Without PAST

Item
PRSNT
Description
Initial diagnosis
OK
Normal at present
NG
Control unit error (Except for some control units)
Transmission diagnosis
OK
Normal at present
UNKWN
Unable to transmit signals for 2 seconds or more.
Diagnosis not performed
Control unit name
(Reception diagnosis)
OK
Normal at present
UNKWN
Unable to receive signals for 2 seconds or more.
Diagnosis not performed
No control unit for receiving signals. (No applicable optional parts)

 
 With PAST

Item
PRSNT
PAST
Description
Transmission diagnosis
OK
OK
Normal at present and in the past
1 – 39
Normal at present, but unable to transmit signals for 2 seconds or more in the past. (The number indicates the number of ignition switch cycles from OFF to ON.)
UNKWN
0
Unable to transmit signals for 2 seconds or more at present.
Control unit name
(Reception diagnosis)
OK
OK
Normal at present and in the past
1 – 39
Normal at present, but unable to receive signals for 2 seconds or more in the past. (The number indicates the number of ignition switch cycles from OFF to ON.)
UNKWN
0
Unable to receive signals for 2 seconds or more at present.


Diagnosis not performed.
No control unit for receiving signals. (No applicable optional parts)

 
 MONITOR ITEM (ON-BOARD DIAGNOSIS)

NOTE:
For some models, CAN communication diagnosis result is received from the vehicle monitor.

Example: Vehicle Display
Item
Result indicated
Error counter
Description
CAN_COMM
(Initial diagnosis)
OK
0
Normal at present
NG
1 – 50
Control unit error
(The number indicates how many times diagnosis has been run.)
CAN_CIRC_1
(Transmission diagnosis)
OK
0
Normal at present
UNKWN
1 – 50
Unable to transmit for 2 seconds or more at present.
(The number indicates how many times diagnosis has been run.)
CAN_CIRC_2 – 9
(Reception diagnosis of each unit)
OK
0
Normal at present
UNKWN
1 – 50
Unable to transmit for 2 seconds or more at present.
(The number indicates how many times diagnosis has been run.)
Diagnosis not performed.
No control unit for receiving signals. (No applicable optional parts)

How to Use CAN Communication Signal Chart


The CAN communication signal chart lists the signals needed for trouble diagnosis. It is useful for detecting the root cause by finding a signal related to the symptom, and by checking transmission and reception unit.

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