2001 INFINITI QX4 relay

INDICATIONS OF 4WD WARNING LAMPNBTF0011S03
Flickering pattern or flick-
ering conditionMalfunction Check items
1 Front revolution sensor circuit is shorted or open.Revolution sensor (front) circuit,
TF-61.
2 Rear revolution sensor circuit is shorted or open.Revolution sensor (rear) [Refer to
AT-111, ªDTC P0720 Vehicle Speed
Sensor´A/T (Revolution sensor)º.]
3 4WD solenoid valve circuit is shorted or open. 4WD solenoid valve circuit, TF-64.
42-4WD shift solenoid valve circuit is shorted or 2WD switch of
4WD shift switch is shorted.2-4WD shift solenoid valve circuit or
4WD shift switch circuit, TF-66.
5 Transfer motor relay circuit is shorted or open. Transfer motor relay circuit, TF-70.
8Power supply voltage of throttle position sensor is improper. Or
A/D converter of transfer control unit functions improperly.Throttle position sensor (Refer to
AT-176, ªDTC P1705 Throttle Posi-
tion Sensorº.)
9 Transfer fluid temperature sensor circuit is open.Transfer fluid temperature sensor
circuit, TF-73.
10 Neutral-4LO switch circuit is shorted or open. Neutral-4LO switch circuit, TF-76.
112-4WD shift solenoid valve circuit, 2WD switch of 4WD shift
switch circuit or clutch pressure switch circuit is shorted or open.2-4WD shift solenoid valve circuit,
4WD shift switch circuit or clutch
pressure switch circuit, TF-66, 80.
12 Line pressure switch circuit is shorted or open. Line pressure switch circuit, TF-83.
13 Engine speed signal circuit is shorted or open.Engine speed signal (Refer to
AT-116, ªDTC P0725 Engine Speed
Signalº.)
14 Throttle position sensor circuit is shorted or open.Throttle position sensor (Refer to
AT-176, ªDTC P1705 Throttle Posi-
tion Sensorº.)
15 Failure in power supply circuit of transfer control unit. Power supply of transfer control unit
16 4WD shift switch circuit is shorted. 4WD shift switch circuit, TF-66.
17 ABS operation signal circuit is shorted. ABS operation signal circuit, TF-86.
18ATP switch, wait detection switch or neutral-4LO switch circuit is
shorted or open.ATP switch, wait detection switch or
neutral-4LO switch circuit*, TF-76.
19Transfer control device actuator motor is faulty. (Abnormalities
are detected when actuator motor fails to operate while shifting
from ª4Hº to ª4LOº or vice versa.)Actuator motor and motor circuit,
TF-115, 89.
20Transfer control device actuator motor arm position sensing
switch is faulty.Actuator motor arm position sensing
switch and sensing switch circuit,
TF-115, 92.
21Transfer control device actuator circuit is faulty (Abnormalities
are detected when motor relay circuit is open/shorted or relay
monitor circuit is open/shorted.)Actuator motor, actuator motor arm
position sensing switch and their
associated circuits, TF-114, 115 and
94.
Repeats flickering every
2 to 5 sec.Circuits that the self-diagnosis covers have no malfunction. Ð
Repeats flickering every
0.25 sec.IPower supply failure of memory back-up.
IBattery is disconnected for a long time.
IBattery performance is poor.Data erase/display circuit, TF-88.GI
MA
EM
LC
EC
FE
AT
PD
AX
SU
BR
ST
RS
BT
HA
SC
EL
IDX
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Trouble Diagnosis without CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
TF-29

SMT965D
6. Touch ªSELF-DIAG RESULTSº on SELECT DIAG MODE
screen.
SMT966D
7. Self-diagnostic results are displayed.
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC ITEMSNBTF0012S02
Detected items
(Screen terms for CONSULT-II,
ªSELF-DIAG RESULTº mode)Malfunction is detected when... Check items
Revolution sensor (front) (Note 3)
(VHCL SPEED SEN´FR)IFront revolution sensor (installed on T/F) signal is not
input due to open circuit.
IImproper signal is input while driving.Revolution sensor (front) circuit,
TF-61.
Revolution sensor (rear)
(VHCL SPEED SEN´RR)ISignal from vehicle speed sensor 1 (installed on A/T)
is not input due to open circuit.
IImproper signal is input while driving.Revolution sensor (rear) [Refer to
AT-111, ªDTC P0720 Vehicle Speed
Sensor´A/T (Revolution sensor)º.]
4WD solenoid valve
(DUTY SOLENOID)
IProper voltage is not applied to solenoid valve due to
open or short circuit.4WD solenoid valve, TF-64.
2-4WD shift solenoid valve
(2-4WD SOLENOID)2-4WD shift solenoid valve or
4WD shift switch circuit, TF-66.
Transfer motor relay
(MOTOR RELAY)IMotor does not operate properly due to open or short
circuit in transfer motor or motor relay.Transfer motor relay circuit,
TF-70.
Transfer fluid temperature sensor
(FLUID TEMP SENSOR)ISignal voltage from fluid temperature sensor is abnor-
mally high (T/F fluid temperature is abnormally low)
while driving.Transfer fluid temperature sensor
circuit, TF-73.
Neutral-4LO switch
(N POSI SW TF)IImproper signal is input while driving. Neutral-4LO switch, TF-76.
Clutch pressure
(CLUTCH PRESSURE)IImproper signal is input due to open or short circuit.
IMalfunction occurs in clutch pressure hydraulic circuit.Clutch pressure switch circuit
(*1), TF-80.
Line pressure
(LINE PRESSURE)IImproper signal is input due to open or short circuit.
IMalfunction occurs in line pressure hydraulic circuit.Line pressure switch circuit (*1),
TF-83.
Engine speed signal (Note 1)
(ENGINE SPEED SIG)IEngine speed is abnormally low while driving.Engine speed signal (Refer to
AT-116, ªDTC P0725 Engine Speed
Signalº.)
GI
MA
EM
LC
EC
FE
AT
PD
AX
SU
BR
ST
RS
BT
HA
SC
EL
IDX
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Trouble Diagnosis with CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
TF-31

Detected items
(Screen terms for CONSULT-II,
ªSELF-DIAG RESULTº mode)Malfunction is detected when... Check items
Throttle position sensor
(THRTL POSI SEN)ISignal voltage from throttle position sensor is abnor-
mally high.
ISignal voltage from throttle position sensor is abnor-
mally low when closed throttle position switch is OFF.Throttle position sensor (Refer to
AT-176, ªDTC P1705 Throttle
Position Sensorº.)
Transfer control unit (ADC)
C/U (ADC)/THRTL SENIPower supply voltage for throttle position sensor is
improper or A/D converter system of transfer control
unit is faulty.Throttle position sensor (Refer to
AT-176, ªDTC P1705 Throttle
Position Sensorº.)
Battery voltage (Note 1)
(BATTERY VOLTAGE)IPower supply voltage for transfer control unit is abnor-
mally low while driving.Power supply circuit (Refer to
AT-96, ªWiring Diagram Ð AT Ð
MAINº.)
4WD shift switch
(4WD MODE SW)IMore than two switch inputs are simultaneously
detected due to short circuit of 4WD shift switch.4WD shift switch circuit, TF-66.
ABS operation signal (Note 4)
(ABS OPER SIGNAL)IWhen a malfunction signal due to disconnection or
shorting is detected.
IWhen a defect signal is entered from the ABS control
unit.ABS operation signal circuit,
TF-86.
Wait detection switch (Note 2)
(WAIT DETECT SWITCH)IImproper signal is input due to open or short circuit.ATP switch, wait detection switch
and neutral-4LO switch circuits
(*2), TF-76.
Shift actuator abnormal
(SHIFT ACT)Transfer control device actuator motor is faulty. (Abnor-
malities are detected when actuator motor fails to oper-
ate while shifting from ª4Hº to ª4LOº or vice versa.)Actuator motor and motor circuit,
TF-115, 89.
Shift actuator position switch
abnormal
(SHIFT ACT P/S)Transfer control device actuator motor arm position sens-
ing switch is faulty.Actuator motor arm position
sensing switch and sensing
switch circuit, TF-115, 92.
Shift actuator circuit abnormal
(SHIFT ACT CIR)Transfer control device actuator circuit is faulty (Abnor-
malities are detected when motor relay circuit is open/
shorted or relay monitor circuit is open/shorted.)Actuator motor, actuator motor
arm position sensing switch and
their associated circuits, TF-114,
115 and 94.
Memory power supply stopIDue to removal of battery which cuts off power supply
to transfer control unit, self-diagnosis memory function
is suspended.Data erase/display circuit, TF-88.
Transfer control unit (RAM)
[CONTROL UNIT (RAM)]IFailure is detected in the memory (RAM) system of
transfer control unit.
Transfer control unit (ROM)
[CONTROL UNIT (ROM)]IFailure is detected in the memory (ROM) system of
transfer control unit.
Transfer control unit (EEPROM)
[CONTROL UNIT (EEPROM)]IFailure is detected in the memory (EEPROM) system
of transfer control unit.
Note 1: When a malfunction occurs, it is only displayed and not stored in the memory.
Note 2: When the wait detection switch has been properly fixed, malfunction information is erased from the memory.
Note 3: If 4WD shift switch is left between 4H and 4LO for a while, this indication may be displayed.
(*1): If the malfunction is detected only while driving in reverse, check the continuity of ªRº position on A/T PNP switch. When there is
nothing wrong with the electrical system, check the hydraulic system.
(*2): If a revolution sensor malfunction is detected at the same time, check the revolution sensor circuit first.
Note 4: When this malfunction is detected with the ABS warning lamp off, first check for disconnection or shorting in the harness between
the transfer control unit and the ABS control unit.
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Trouble Diagnosis with CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
TF-32

Item [Unit]Monitor item
Remarks
ECU input
signalsMain sig-
nalsItem menu
selection
Duty solenoid valve [%]
(Transfer 4WD solenoid valve)qH
2-4WD shift solenoid valve [ON-OFF]qH
Control signal outputs of transfer control unit Transfer motor relay [ON-OFF]qH
Shift activating 1 [ON-OFF]qH
Shift activating 2 [ON-OFF]qH
2-4WD shift solenoid valve monitor
[ON-OFF]H
Check signal (re-input signal) of transfer control
unit control signal output is displayed. If circuit
is shorted or open, ON/OFF state does not
change. Transfer motor relay monitor [ON-OFF]H
Shift activating monitor 1 [ON-OFF]H
Shift activating monitor 2 [ON-OFF]H
4WD fail lamp [ON-OFF]qHTransfer control unit control signal output for
4WD warning lamp (left)
Shift position switch 1 [ON-OFF]qH
Shift position switch 2 [ON-OFF]qH
2WD indicator lamp [ON-OFF]HTransfer control unit control signal output for
4WD shift indicator lamp (rear)
AUTO indicator lamp [ON-OFF]HTransfer control unit control signal output for
4WD shift indicator lamp (front & rear)
LOCK indicator lamp [ON-OFF]HTransfer control unit control signal output for
4WD shift indicator lamp (center)
4LO indicator lamp [ON-OFF]HTransfer control unit control signal output for
4WD shift indicator lamp (right)
Offset at startingHAppears on monitor but does not function.
Clutch limit [N´m (kg-m, ft-lb)]HClutch force release limit value set in WORK
SUPPORT
Voltage [V]HValue measured by voltage probe is displayed.
Frequency [Hz]HValue measured by pulse probe is displayed. If
measurement is impossible, ª#º sign is dis-
played. ª#º sign is also displayed at the final
data value until the measurement result is
obtained.
DUTY-HIH
Duty cycle value for measurement probe is dis-
played.
DUTY-LOWH
PLS WIDTH-HIH
Measured pulse width of measurement probe is
displayed.
PLS WIDTH-LOWH
*: This item is indicated as ªCOMP CL TORQº.GI
MA
EM
LC
EC
FE
AT
PD
AX
SU
BR
ST
RS
BT
HA
SC
EL
IDX
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Trouble Diagnosis with CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
TF-35

REFERENCE VALUE IN DATA MONITOR MODENBTF0012S09
Indicated items
(Screen terms for CONSULT, ªDATA
MONITORº mode)Display Conditions
Throttle position sensor
(THRTL POS SEN)Approx. 0.5 - 4.0V Throttle valve fully closed to fully open
Transfer fluid temperature sensor
(FLUID TEMP SE)Approx. 1.5 - 0.5VTransfer fluid temperature approx. 20 - 80ÉC (68 -
176ÉF)
Closed throttle position switch
(CLOSED THL/SW)ON After engine warm-up, accelerator pedal is released.
OFF After engine warm-up, accelerator pedal is depressed.
ABS operation switch
(ABS OPER SW)OFF ABS is not operating.
ON ABS is operating.
ABS control operation
(ABS CONT OPER)ONABS OPER SW is ªONº. Control operation is accom-
plished in combination with ABS.
OFFABS is not operating. When a message such as
ªimproper ABS operation signalº appears on the display
and ABS OPER SW is ªONº, control operation is not
accomplished in combination with ABS.
2WD position
(2WD SW)ON 4WD shift switch is in ª2WDº.
OFF Except the above condition
Lock position
(LOCK SWITCH)ON 4WD shift switch is in ª4Hº.
OFF Except the above condition
Neutral-4LO switch
(N POSI SW TF)
ATP switch
(ATP SWITCH)
Wait detection switch
(WAIT DETCT SW)4WD shift switch position2WD, AUTO,
4H(N) 4LO
ATP switch OFF ON OFF
Neutral-4LO switch OFF ON
Wait detection switchOFF ON
See Note.
Note: When shifting from ª4LOº to ª2WDº, ªAUTOº, ª4Hº, it turns ON when ªWaitº function
is operating (and it turns OFF when ªWaitº function is canceled).
Transfer motor relay
(MOTOR RELAY)Throttle valve4WD shift
switchA/T selector
leverMotor relay Remarks
Fully closed2WD Ð OFF
AUTO,
4LOP, N OFF
ON for approx. 2 sec. after
shifting to ªPº and ªNº
Others ON
4HP OFF
ON for approx. 2 sec. after
shifting to ªPº
Others ON
Line pressure switch
(LINE PRES SW)OFFThe vehicle has been left at room temperature for 5 min-
utes and more with ignition switch in ªOFFº position.
ONIgnition switch in ªONº, and 4WD shift switch in ªAUTOº
or ª4Hº and A/T selector lever in ªDº.
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Trouble Diagnosis with CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
TF-36

SMT772D
TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT INSPECTION TABLENBTF0018S02(Data are reference values.)
Terminal
No.Item Condition Judgement standard
12-4WD shift solenoid
valve
&
4WD shift switch is set to ª2WDº
position.Less than 1V
4WD shift switch is set to any posi-
tion other than ª2WDº.Battery voltage
24WD shift indicator lamp
(2WD)
Lamp lights while system is operating
properly.Less than 1V
&
2WD indicator lamp does not come
on.Battery voltage
3 Ground Ð Ð
4Transfer shift relay
(High)While actuator is operating
(4H,4LO)Battery voltage
Actuator does not operate. Less than 1V
5 4WD warning lampLamp comes ON. (when engine is
stopped.)
(Fail-safe condition appears on
display, engine is stopped, actuator
position detection switch is
inoperative, oil temperature is too
high and/or tires of different size are
installed.)Less than 1V
Except above Battery voltage
6 Ground Ð Ð Ð
7 PNP switch (R position)
&
A/T selector lever is set to ªreverseº
position.Battery voltage
A/T selector lever is set to any posi-
tion other than ªreverseº.Less than 1V
8ÐÐÐÐ
GI
MA
EM
LC
EC
FE
AT
PD
AX
SU
BR
ST
RS
BT
HA
SC
EL
IDX
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Transfer Control Unit Terminals and Reference Value (Cont'd)
TF-55

Terminal
No.Item Condition Judgement standard
9 4WD shift switch (2WD)
&
4WD shift switch is set to ª2WDº
position.Battery voltage
4WD shift switch is set to any posi-
tion other than ª2WDº.Less than 1V
10Transfer dropping resis-
tor4WD shift switch is set to ªAUTOº
position.Approx.4-14V
4WD shift switch is set to any posi-
tion other than ª2WDº.Less than 1V
114WD shift indicator lamp
(4H)
ª4Hº indicator lamp comes ON. Less than 1V
4WD shift switch is set to any posi-
tion other than ª4Hº.Battery voltage
124WD shift indicator lamp
(4LO)ª4LOº indicator lamp comes ON. Approx. 0V
4WD shift switch is set to any posi-
tion other than ª4LOº.Battery voltage
13 Transfer shift relay (Low)
&
While actuator is operating
(4LO,4H)Battery voltage
Actuator does not operate. Approx. 0V
14 Transfer motor relayTransfer motor relay is ON. Battery voltage
Transfer motor relay is OFF. Less than 1V
15 PNP switch (N position)A/T selector lever is set to ªNº posi-
tion.Battery voltage
A/T selector lever is set to any posi-
tion other than ªNº position.Less than 1V
16 Power supply ÐIgnition key is set to ªONº position. Battery voltage
Ignition key is set to ªOFFº position. Approx. 0V
17 PNP switch (P position)
&
A/T selector lever is set to ªPº posi-
tion.Battery voltage
A/T selector lever is set to any posi-
tion other than ªPº.Less than 1V
18 4WD shift switch (4H)4WD shift switch is set to ª4Hº posi-
tion.Battery voltage
4WD shift switch is set to any posi-
tion other than ª4Hº.Less than 1V
19 4WD solenoid valve4WD shift switch is set to ªAUTOº
position.Approx. 1.5 - 3V
4WD shift switch is set to any posi-
tion other than ª2WDº.Less than 1V
20ÐÐÐÐ
214WD shift indicator lamp
(AUTO)
ªAUTOº indicator lamp comes ON. Approx. 0V
4WD shift switch is set to any posi-
tion other than ªAUTOº.Battery voltage
22 Power supply ÐIgnition key is set to ªONº position. Battery voltage
Ignition key is set to ªOFFº position. Approx. 0V
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Transfer Control Unit Terminals and Reference Value (Cont'd)
TF-56

Terminal
No.Item Condition Judgement standard
31Transfer fluid tempera-
ture sensor
&
At 20ÉC (68ÉF) Approx. 1.5V
At 80ÉC (176ÉF) Approx. 0.5V
32 ABS signalWhen moving, use the CONSULT-II
pulse frequency measuirng func-
tion.*2
CAUTION:
Connect the diagnosis data link
cable to the vehicle diagnosis con-
nector.
*2: A circuit tester cannot be used to
test this item.Refer to the illustration
(SMT973D) at the end of
this section.
33Transfer shift relay
(High)While actuator is operating from ª4Hº
to ª4LOºBattery voltage
Actuator does not operate. Approx. 0V
34 Clutch pressure switch4WD shift switch is set to ªAUTOº or
ª4Hº, then A/T selector lever is set to
ªDº position. (wait detection system:
OFF)Battery voltage
4WD shift switch is set to ª2WDº,
ªAUTOº or ª4Hº, then A/T selector
lever is set to ªDº position. (wait
detection system: ON)Approx. 0V
35 Line pressure switch4WD shift switch is set to ª2WDº,
ªAUTOº or ª4Hº, then A/T selector
lever is set to ªDº position.Battery voltage
Ð Approx. 0V
36 CONSULT-II (RX) Ð Ð Ð
37 Tachometer
ÐRefer to EC-127, ªECM
Inspection Tableº.
38 Front revolution sensor
4WD shift switch is set to ª4Hº posi-
tion. A/T selector lever is set to ªDº
position.Approx. 1V [30 km/h (19
MPH)]
Voltage rises in
response to vehicle
speed.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Transfer Control Unit Terminals and Reference Value (Cont'd)
TF-58