2001 INFINITI QX4 4wd warning lamp

2 CHECK INPUT SIGNAL
With CONSULT-II
1. Warm up engine to normal operating temperature.
2. Park vehicle on flat surface.
3. Move A/T selector lever to ªPº position.
4. Set 4WD shift switch to ª4Hº position.
5. Set 4WD shift switch to ªAUTOº position.
6. Start engine.
7. Drive for at least 30 seconds at a speed higher than 20 km/h (12 MPH).
(Drive vehicle until ªFLUID TEMP SEº exceeds 0.9V.)
8. Park vehicle on flat surface.
9. Move A/T selector lever to ªPº position.
10. Set 4WD shift switch to ª2WDº position.
11. Leave vehicle for at least 80 seconds with ªFLUID TEMP SEº at 0.9V or less.
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12. Is 4WD warning lamp turned ON?
YesorNo
Ye s©Perform self-diagnosis. Refer to ªTrouble Diagnosis with CONSULT-IIº, TF-30.
No©GO TO 4.
3 CHECK INPUT SIGNAL
Without CONSULT-II
1. Warm up engine to normal operating temperature.
2. Park vehicle on flat surface.
3. Move A/T selector lever to ªPº position.
4. Set 4WD shift switch to ª4Hº position.
5. Set 4WD shift switch to ªAUTOº position.
6. Start engine.
7. Drive vehicle for at least 30 seconds at a speed higher than 20 km/h (12 MPH).
8. Park vehicle on flat surface.
9. Move A/T selector lever to ªPº position.
10. Set 4WD shift switch to ª2WDº position.
11. Is 4WD warning lamp turned ON?
YesorNo
Ye s©Perform self-diagnosis. Refer to ªTrouble Diagnosis without CONSULT-IIº, TF-27.
No©GO TO 4.
4 (1) CHECK TIGHT CORNER BRAKING SYMPTOM
1. Set 4WD shift switch to ªAUTOº position.
2. Drive vehicle at speed lower than 20 km/h (12 MPH) with steering wheel fully turned.
3. Does tight corner braking symptom occur?
YesorNo
Ye s©GO TO 5.
No©GO TO 6.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð BASIC INSPECTION
Road Test (Cont'd)
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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
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Transfer Control Unit Terminals and Reference Value (Cont'd)
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Symptom 2. 4WD Warning Lamp Does Not Turn
ON
=NBTF0030SYMPTOM: Although ignition switch is turned ªONº, 4WD
warning lamp does not turn ON.
1 CHECK TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT POWER SOURCE
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1. Turn ignition switch to ªOFFº position and disconnect transfer control unit harness connector.
2. Turn ignition switch to ªONº position.
(Do not start engine.)
3. Check voltage between transfer control unit harness connector terminals 16, 22 and body ground.
Voltage: Battery voltage
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OK or NG
OK©GO TO 2.
NG©Check the following.
IContinuity between ignition switch and transfer control unit
IIgnition switch and No. 18 fuse (10A)
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES FOR SYMPTOMS
Symptom 2. 4WD Warning Lamp Does Not Turn ON
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2 CHECK TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch to ªOFFº position.
2. Disconnect transfer control unit harness connector.
3. Measure resistance between transfer control unit harness connector terminals 6, 45 and body ground.
Resistance: 0W
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OK or NG
OK©GO TO 3.
NG©Check continuity between transfer control unit and body ground.
3 CHECK 4WD WARNING LAMP CIRCUIT
Check the following.
I4WD warning lamp
IContinuity between ignition switch and 4WD warning lamp
IContinuity between 4WD warning lamp and transfer control unit
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 4.
NG©IRepair or replace harness or connector.
IReplace 4WD warning lamp.
4 CHECK PROCEDURES FROM THE BEGINNING AGAIN
Check again.
OK or NG
OK©INSPECTION END
NG©1. Perform transfer control unit input/output signal inspection. Refer to ªTRANSFER
CONTROL UNIT INSPECTION TABLEº, ªTROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð GENERAL
DESCRIPTIONº, TF-55.
2. If NG, recheck transfer control unit pin terminals for damage or loose connection with
harness connector.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSES FOR SYMPTOMS
Symptom 2. 4WD Warning Lamp Does Not Turn ON (Cont'd)
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Symptom 3. 4WD Shift Indicator Lamp Does
Not Turn OFF
NBTF0031SYMPTOM: When 4WD shift switch is set from ª4Hº to
ª4LOº, all the 4WD shift indicator lamps do not turn OFF.
1 CHECK ATP SWITCH CIRCUIT
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Check ATP switch circuit.
Refer to ªDiagnostic Procedureº, ªATP SWITCH, WAIT DETECTION SWITCH AND NEUTRAL-4LO SWITCHº, TF-112.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 2.
NG©Check, repair or replace faulty parts.
2 CHECK PROCEDURE FROM THE BEGINNING AGAIN
Check again.
OK or NG
OK©INSPECTION END
NG©Recheck each connector's pin terminals for damage or loose connection.
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Symptom 4. ATP Warning Lamp Does Not Turn
ON
NBTF0032SYMPTOM: When 4WD shift switch is set from ª4Hº to
ª4LOº with A/T selector lever in ªPº position, ATP warning
lamp does not turn ON.
1 CHECK ATP SWITCH CIRCUIT
Check ATP switch circuit.
Refer to ªDiagnostic Procedureº, ªATP SWITCH, WAIT DETECTION SWITCH AND NEUTRAL-4LO SWITCHº, TF-112.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 2.
NG©Check, repair or replace faulty parts.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES FOR SYMPTOMS
Symptom 3. 4WD Shift Indicator Lamp Does Not Turn OFF
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Symptom 6. 4WD Shift Indicator Lamp Does
Not Indicate ª4Hº
NBTF0034SYMPTOM: When 4WD shift switch is set to ª4Hº, 4WD shift
indicator lamp does not indicate ª4Hº.
1 CHECk 4WD WARNING LAMP
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Is 4WD warning lamp turned ON?
YesorNo
Ye s©Refer to ªTrouble Diagnosis without CONSULT-IIº, TF-27.
No©GO TO 2.
2 CHECK FOLLOWING ITEMS
Check the following.
INeutral-4LO switch circuit. Refer to TF-76.
IWait detection switch circuit. Refer to TF-76.
IATP switch circuit. Refer to TF-76.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 3.
NG©Check, repair or replace faulty parts.
3 CHECK PROCEDURES FROM THE BEGINNING AGAIN
Check again.
OK or NG
OK©INSPECTION END
NG©Recheck each connector's pin terminals for damage or loose connection.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES FOR SYMPTOMS
Symptom 6. 4WD Shift Indicator Lamp Does Not Indicate ª4Hº
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Symptom 7. 4WD Shift Indicator Lamp Repeats
Flickering
=NBTF0035SYMPTOM: 4WD shift indicator lamp keeps flickering.
1 CHECK 4WD SHIFT INDICATOR LAMP
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1. Set 4WD shift switch to ª2WDº position.
2. Move vehicle forward and backward. Or drive straight increasing or decreasing speed under 20 km/h (12 MPH).
3. Does 4WD shift indicator lamp keep flickering?
YesorNo
Ye s©GO TO 2.
No©INSPECTION END
2 CHECK TIGHT CORNER BRAKING SYMPTOM
Drive vehicle at speed under 20 km/h (12 MPH), turning steering wheel to the limit. Does tight corner braking symptom
occur?
YesorNo
Ye s©GO TO 3.
No©GO TO 4.
3 CHECK 4WD SHIFT INDICATOR LAMP
Does the 4WD shift indicator lamp keep flickering when the front wheels are jacked up?
YesorNo
Ye s©Check transfer unit operating system.
No©Check tires.
4 CHECK 4WD WARNING LAMP
Does 4WD warning lamp flicker? (4WD shift indicator lamp is turned OFF.)
YesorNo
Ye s©Perform self-diagnoses. Refer to ªTrouble Diagnosis without CONSULT-IIº, TF-27.
No©GO TO 5.
5 CHECK 4WD SHIFT INDICATOR LAMP
Does 4WD shift indicator lamp keep flickering?
YesorNo
Ye s©Check again.
No©INSPECTION END
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSES FOR SYMPTOMS
Symptom 7. 4WD Shift Indicator Lamp Repeats Flickering
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