Fail-Safe Mode
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Infiniti QX56. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
When the malfunction is detected, the ECM enters fail-safe mode and the MIL lights up.
FAIL-SAFE MODE
| Detected items |
Engine operating condition in fail-safe mode |
| Mass air flow sensor circuit |
Engine speed will not rise more than 2,400 RPM due to the fuel cut. |