LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Infiniti >> 2004 >> Q45 >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Brakes >> Traction Control >> Brake Control System >> Trouble Diagnosis >> Inspection 11: VDC/TCS/Abs Control Unit Power Circuit
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

Inspection 11: VDC/TCS/Abs Control Unit Power Circuit

  1. CHECKING SELF-DIAGNOSIS RESULT 

    Check self-diagnosis results.

    Fig 1: Displaying Self-Diagnosis Results
    G00738243Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Does "LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE" appear in self-diagnosis results display?

    1. YES: GO TO  2.
    2. NO: Inspection is completed.

  2. STARTING INSPECTION 
    1. Disconnect VDC/TCS/ABS control unit connector E218. Then reconnect it securely.
    2. Perform self-diagnosis.

    Do any self-Diagnosis items appear?

    1. YES: GO TO  33.
    2. NO: Poor connection. Repair or replace applicable connector.

  3. CHECKING VDC/TCS/ABS CONTROL UNIT POWER SYSTEM (1) 
    1. Disconnect VDC/TCS/ABS control unit connector E218.
    2. Turn ignition switch ON (but do not start engine).
    3. Check voltage between VDC/TCS/ABS control unit harness connector E218 and body ground.
      Fig 2: Checking VDC/TCS/ABS Control Unit Power System
      G00738244Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      Fig 3: Displaying VDC/TCS/ABS Control Unit-To-Body Ground
      G00738245Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG

    1. OK: GO TO  4.
    2. NG: GO TO  5.

  4. CHECKING VDC/TCS/ABS CONTROL UNIT GROUND CIRCUIT 

    Check continuity between VDC/TCS/ABS control unit harness connector E218 and body ground.

    Fig 4: Checking VDC/TCS/ABS Control Unit Ground Circuit
    G00738246Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    Fig 5: Displaying VDC/TCS/ABS Control Unit-To-Body Ground Continuity
    G00738247Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG

    1. OK: Perform VDC/TCS/ABS control unit self-diagnosis again.
    2. NG: Poor installation of VDC/TCS/ABS control unit, or harness malfunction

  5. CHECKING VDC/TCS/ABS CONTROL UNIT POWER SYSTEM (2) 
    1. Check fuse 10A.
    2. Disconnect VDC/TCS/ABS control unit connector E218 and positive battery terminal.
    3. Check continuity between battery positive terminal and VDC/TCS/ABS control unit harness connector E218.
      Fig 6: Checking VDC/TCS/ABS Control Unit Power System
      G00738248Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      Fig 7: Displaying VDC/TCS/ABS Control Unit-To-Positive Battery Terminal Continuity
      G00738249Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG

    1. OK: Check for non-standard conditions in battery (terminal looseness, low voltage, etc.) And alternator.
    2. NG:
      • Replace fuse 10A.
      • Open or short in harness.