2004 INFINITI QX56 speed sensor

AV-144
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
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1. CHECK SPEEDOMETER
Confirm that speedometer is functioning.
Is speedometer functioning?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Refer to DI-19, "
Vehicle Speed Signal Inspection" .
2. CHECK FUEL GAUGE
Confirm that fuel gauge is functioning.
Is fuel gauge functioning?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Refer to DI-22, "
Fuel Level Sensor Unit Inspection" .
3. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION LINE
Check CAN communication line. Refer to AV-131, "
CAN Communication Line Check" .
OK or NG
OK >> Replace display control unit. Refer to AV- 1 5 8 , "Removal and Installation of Display Control Unit" .
NG >> After filling out CAN DIAG SUPPORT MONITOR check sheet, GO TO LAN-5, "
CAN COMMUNI-
CATION" .
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1. CHECK IGNITION SIGNAL
Check ignition signal. Refer to AV-124, "
Ignition Signal Check for Display Control Unit" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> After filling out CAN DIAG SUPPORT MONITOR check sheet, GO TO LAN-5, "
CAN COMMUNI-
CATION" .
2. CHECK VEHICLE SPEED SIGNAL
Check vehicle speed signal. Refer to AV- 1 2 2 , "
Vehicle Speed Signal Check for Display Control Unit" .
OK or NG
OK >> Replace display control unit. Refer to AV- 1 5 8 , "Removal and Installation of Display Control Unit" .
NG >> Check the malfunctioning parts.
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1. CHECK IGNITION SIGNAL
Check ignition signal. Refer to AV-124, "
Ignition Signal Check for Display Control Unit" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Check the malfunctioning parts.
2. CHECK VEHICLE SPEED SIGNAL
Check vehicle speed signal. Refer to AV- 1 2 2 , "
Vehicle Speed Signal Check for Display Control Unit" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Check the malfunctioning parts.

NAVIGATION SYSTEM
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PlaceIn a parking lot When driving in a parking lot, or other loca-
tion where there are no roads on the map,
matching may place the vehicle mark on a
nearby road. When the vehicle returns to
the road, the vehicle mark may have devi-
ated from the correct location.
When driving in circle or turning the steer-
ing wheel repeatedly, direction errors accu-
mulate, and the vehicle mark may deviate
from the correct location.
If after travelling about 10 km (6
miles) the correct location has
not been restored, perform
location correction and, if nec-
essary, direction correction. Turntable
When the ignition switch is OFF, the navi-
gation system cannot get the signal from
the gyroscope (angular speed sensor).
Therefore, the displayed direction may be
wrong and the correct road may not be
easily returned to after rotating the vehicle
on a turntable with the ignition OFF.
Slippery roads On snow, wet roads, gravel, or other roads
where tires may slip easily, accumulated
mileage errors may cause the vehicle mark
to deviate from the correct road.
Slopes When parking in sloped garages, when
travelling on banked roads, or in other
cases where the vehicle turns when tilted,
an error in the turning angle will occur, and
the vehicle mark may deviate from the
road.
Map dataRoad not displayed on the map screen
When driving on new roads or other roads
not displayed on the map screen, map
matching does not function correctly and
matches the location to a nearby road.
When the vehicle returns to a road which is
on the map, the vehicle mark may deviate
from the correct road.
Different road pattern
(Changed due to repair)
If the road pattern stored in the map data
and the actual road pattern are different,
map matching does not function correctly
and matches the location to a nearby road.
The vehicle mark may deviate from the
correct road.
Vehicle Use of tire chainsWhen tire chains are used, the mileage is
not correctly detected, and the vehicle
mark may deviate from the correct road.Drive the vehicle for a while. If
the distance still deviates,
adjust it by using the distance
adjustment function. (If the tire
chain is removed, recover the
original value.) Cause (condition) –: While driving ooo: Display Driving condition Remarks (correction, etc.)
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AV-154
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
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CURRENT LOCATION MARK SHOWS A POSITION WHICH IS COMPLETELY WRONG
In the following cases, the current-location mark may appear on completely different position in the map
depending on the GPS satellite signal receiving conditions. In this case, perform location correction and direc-
tion correction.

When location correction has not been done
–If the receiving conditions of the GPS satellite signal is poor, or if the current-location mark becomes out of
place, it may move to a completely different location and not come back if location correction is not done.
The position will be corrected if the GPS signal can be received.

When the vehicle has traveled by ferry, or when the vehicle has been towed
–Because calculation of the current location cannot be done when travelling with the ignition OFF, for
example when traveling by ferry or when being towed, the location before travel is displayed. If the precise
location can be detected with GPS, the location will be corrected.
CURRENT-LOCATION MARK JUMPS
In the following cases, the current-location mark may appear to jump as a result of automatic correction of the
current location.

When map-matching has been done
–If the current location and the current-location mark are different when map-matching is done, the current-
location mark may seem to jump. At this time, the location may be “corrected” to the wrong road or to a
location which is not on a road.

When GPS location correction has been done
–If the current location and the current-location mark are different when the location is corrected using GPS
measurements, the current-location mark may seem to jump. At this time, the location may be “corrected”
to a location which is not on a road.
Precautions
for drivingJust after the engine is startedIf the vehicle is driven just after the engine
is started when the gyroscope (angular
speed sensor) correction is not completed,
the vehicle can lose its direction and may
have deviated from the correct location.Wait for a short while before
driving after starting the engine.
Continuous driving without stopping When driving long distances without stop-
ping, direction errors may accumulate, and
the current-location mark may deviate from
the correct road.Stop and adjust the orientation.
Abusive driving Spinning the wheels or engaging in other
kinds of abusive driving may result in the
system being unable perform correct
detection, and may cause the vehicle mark
to deviate from the correct road.If after travelling about 10 km (6
miles) the correct location has
not been restored, perform
location correction and, if nec-
essary, direction correction.
How to cor-
rect locationPosition correction accuracy
If the accuracy of location settings is poor,
accuracy may be reduced when the correct
road cannot be found, particularly in places
where there are many roads.Enter in the road displayed on
the screen with an accuracy of
approx. 1mm.
Caution: Whenever possible,
use detailed map for the cor-
rection.
Direction when location is corrected
If the accuracy of location settings during
correction is poor, accuracy may be
reduced afterwards.Perform direction correction. Cause (condition) –: While driving ooo: Display Driving condition Remarks (correction, etc.)
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NAVIGATION SYSTEM
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CURRENT LOCATION MARK IS IN A RIVER OR SEA
The navigation system moves the current-location mark with no distinction between land and rivers or sea. If
the location mark is somehow out of place, it may appear that the vehicle is driving in a river or the sea.
WHEN DRIVING ON SAME ROAD, SOMETIMES CURRENT-LOCATION MARK IS IN RIGHT
PLACE AND SOMETIMES IT IS WRONG PLACE
The conditions of the GPS antenna (GPS data) and gyroscope (angular speed sensor) change gradually.
Depending on the road traveled and the operation of the steering wheel, the location detection results will be
different. Therefore, even on a road on which the location has never been wrong, conditions may cause the
vehicle mark to deviate.
LOCATION CORRECTION BY MAP-MATCHING IS SLOW

The map-matching function needs to refer to the data of the surrounding area. It is necessary to drive
some distance for the function to work.

Because map-matching operates on this principle, when there are many roads running in similar direc-
tions in the surrounding area, no matching determination may be made. The location may not be cor-
rected until some special feature is found.
ALTHOUGH GPS RECEIVING DISPLAY IS GREEN, VEHICLE MARK DOES NOT RETURN TO
CORRECT LOCATION

The GPS accuracy has an error of approximately 10 m (30 ft). In some cases the current-location mark
may not be on the correct street, even when GPS location-correction is done.

The navigation system compares the results of GPS location detection with the results from map-match-
ing location detection. The one which is determined to have higher accuracy is used.

GPS location correction may not be performed when the vehicle is stopped.
NAME OF CURRENT PLACE IS NOT DISPLAYED
The current place name may not be displayed if there are no place names displayed on the map screen.
CONTENTS OF DISPLAY DIFFER FOR BIRDVIEW™ AND THE (FLAT) MAP SCREEN
Difference of the BIRDVIEW™ screen from the flat map screen are as follows.

The current place name displays names which are primarily in the direction of vehicle travel.

The amount of time before the vehicle travel or turn angle is updated on the screen is longer than for the
(flat) map display.

The conditions for display of place names, roads, and other data are different for nearby areas and for
more distant areas.

Some thinning of the character data is done to prevent the display becoming too complex. In some cases
and in some locations, the display contents may differ.

The same place name, street name, etc. may be displayed multiple times.

BCS-8
BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE)
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CAN Communication System DescriptionEKS007GF
Refer to LAN-5, "CAN COMMUNICATION" .
Power supply (BAT) to power window and
sunroofBattery power supply Power supply to power window and sunroof system
Panic alarm

Key switch

KeyfobIPDM E/R
Auto light system

Auto light sensor

Combination switchIPDM E/R
Battery saver control

Ignition switch

Combination switch

Front door switch LH

Front door switch RHIPDM E/R
Headlamp Combination switch IPDM E/R
Tail lamp Combination switch IPDM E/R
Fog lamp Combination switch IPDM E/R
Turn signal lamp Combination switch

Turn signal lamp

Combination meter
Hazard lamp Hazard switch

Turn signal lamp

Combination meter
Room lamp timer

Key switch

Keyfob

Main power window and door
lock/unlock switch

Front door lock assembly LH
(key cylinder switch)

All door switchInterior room lamp
Key warning chime

Key switch

Front door switch LHCombination meter (warning buzzer)
Light warning chime

Combination switch

Key switch

Front door switch LHCombination meter (warning buzzer)
Vehicle-speed-sensing intermittent wiper

Combination switch

Combination meterIPDM E/R
Rear window defogger Rear window defogger switch IPDM E/R
Air conditioner switch signal Front air control ECM
Blower fan switch signal Front air control ECM
Low tire pressure warning system Remote keyless entry receiver

Combination meter

Display control unit
Trailer tow Combination switch Trailer turn signal lamp
Vehicle security system

Remote keyless entry receiver
(Keyfob)

Main power window and door
lock/unlock switch

Power window and door lock/
unlock switch RH

Front door lock assembly LH
(key cylinder switch)

All door switch

Glass hatch ajar switch

IPDM E/R

Security indicator lamp System Input Output

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
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When the back door latch receives the back door unlock signal, it operates the release actuator and
releases to back door latch.

The back door control unit operates the back door motor to open the back door. (At this time, speed con-
trol, input reverse, and overload reverse control are executed.)

When the back door is opened to the fully open position, the full-open position is detected with the rotation
sensor, the back door motor is stopped.

The door held by the back door stays at the full open position.
Full open → full closed operation

When a button of the keyfob is operated, the signal is sent from the keyfob and received by the remote
keyless entry receiver.

The received signal is sent to the BCM and compared with the registered ID number.

If the ID number matches, the BCM uses power window serial link communication to send the back door
close request signal to the back door control unit.

When the back door control unit receives the back door close request signal for 0.5 seconds, if the remote
control automatic back door operation enable conditions are met, the warning chime is sounded and the
back door motor begins closing the back door.

The back door control unit operates the magnetic clutch and the back door motor to close the back door.
(At this time, the back door control unit executes speed control, input reverse, and overload reverse con-
trol.)

When the back door comes to the half-latch state, the back door latch detects the half-latch state through
half-latch switch operation. The back door latch latches the back door.
For the automatic back door system operation enable conditions, refer to BL-101, "
AUTOMATIC BACK DOOR
SYSTEM" .
Active Check Function
Operation Description
When a door is locked or unlocked by keyfob operation, the vehicle turn signals flash and the horn sounds to
verify operation.

When a button on the keyfob is operated, the signal is sent from the remote controller and received by the
keyless remote entry receiver.

The received signal is sent to the BCM and compared with the registered ID number.

If the ID number matches, the BCM sends the turn signal flashing and horn signal to the IPDM E/R.

The IPDM E/R flashes the turn signal lamps and sounds the horn for each keyfob operation.
Operating function of hazard and horn reminder
Hazard and Horn Reminder
BCM output to IPDM E/R for horn reminder signal as DATA LINE (CAN-H and CAN-L).
The hazard and horn reminder has C mode (horn chirp mode) and S mode (non-horn chirp mode).
How to change hazard and horn reminder mode
With CONSULT-II
Hazard and horn reminder can be changed using “WORK SUPPORT” mode in “MULTI ANSWER BACK SET".
Without CONSULT-II
Refer to Owner's Manual for instructions.
Interior Lamp Operation
When the following input signals are both supplied:

all door switches are in the OFF position (when all the doors are closed);

interior lamp switch is in DOOR position.
C mode S mode
Keyfob operation Lock Unlock Lock Unlock
Hazard warning lamp
flashTwic e O nc e Twic e —
Horn sound Once — — —

BRC-8
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
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ABS FunctionEFS003QJ

The Anti-Lock Brake System detects wheel revolution while braking and improves handling stability during
sudden braking by electrically preventing wheel lockup. Maneuverability is also improved for avoiding
obstacles.

If the electrical system malfunctions, the Fail-Safe function is activated, the ABS becomes inoperative and
the ABS warning lamp turns on.

The electrical system can be diagnosed using CONSULT-II.

During ABS operation, the brake pedal may vibrate lightly and a mechanical noise may be heard. This is
normal.

Just after starting the vehicle, the brake pedal may vibrate or a motor operating noise may be heard from
engine compartment. This is a normal status of operation check.

Stopping distance may be longer than that of vehicles without ABS when vehicle drives on rough, gravel,
or snow-covered (fresh, deep snow) roads.
EBD FunctionEFS003QK

Electronic Brake Distribution is a function that detects subtle slippages between the front and rear wheels
during braking, and it improves handling stability by electronically controlling the brake fluid pressure
which results in reduced rear wheel slippage.

If the electrical system malfunctions, the Fail-Safe function is activated, the EBD and ABS become inoper-
ative, and the ABS warning lamp and BRAKE warning lamp are turned on.

The electrical system can be diagnosed using CONSULT-II.

During EBD operation, the brake pedal may vibrate lightly and a mechanical noise may be heard. This is
normal.

Just after starting the vehicle, the brake pedal may vibrate or a motor operating noise may be heard from
engine compartment. This is a normal status of operation check.
TCS FunctionEFS003QL

Spinning of the drive wheels is detected by the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) using inputs
from the wheel speed sensors. If wheel spin occurs, the drive wheel right and left brake fluid pressure
control and engine fuel cut are activated while the throttle value is restricted to reduce the engine torque
and decrease the amount of wheel spin. In addition, the throttle opening is controlled to achieve the opti-
mum engine torque.

Depending on road condition, the vehicle may have a sluggish feel. This is normal, because optimum trac-
tion has the highest priority during TCS operation.

TCS may be activated during sudden vehicle acceleration, wide open throttle acceleration, sudden trans-
mission shifts or when the vehicle is driven on a road with a varying surface friction coefficient.

The SLIP indicator lamp flashes to inform the driver of TCS operation.
VDC FunctionEFS003QM

In addition to the ABS/TCS function, the driver steering amount and brake operation amount are detected
from the steering angle sensor and front and rear pressure sensors, and the vehicle's driving status
(amount of under steering/over steering) is determined using inputs from the yaw rate sensor/side G sen-
sor, wheel speed sensors, etc. and this information is used to improve vehicle stability by controlling the
braking and engine torque application to the wheels.

The SLIP indicator lamp flashes to inform the driver of VDC operation.

During VDC operation, the vehicle body and brake pedal may vibrate lightly and a mechanical noise may
be heard. This is normal.

The ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp and SLIP indicator lamp may turn on when the vehicle is
subject to strong shaking or large vibration, such as when the vehicle is on a turn table or a ship while the
engine is running or on a steep slope. In this case, restart the engine on a normal road and if the ABS
warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp and SLIP indicator lamp turn off, there is no problem.
Fail-Safe FunctionEFS003QN
CAUTION:
If the Fail-Safe function is activated, perform the Self Diagnosis for ABS/TCS/VDC system.

BRC-24
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Warning Lamp and Indicator TimingEFS003QV
X: ON
—: OFF
Control Unit Input/Output Signal StandardEFS003QW
REFERENCE VALUE FROM CONSULT-II
CAUTION:
The display shows the control unit calculation data, so a normal value might be displayed even in the
event the output circuit (harness) is open or short circuited.
ConditionABS
warning lampVDC OFF
indicator lampSLIP
indicator lampRemarks
When the ignition switch is OFF — — — —
After the ignition switch is turned
ON for approx. 1 second×××—
After the ignition switch is turned
ON for approx. 2 seconds———Lamp goes off approx. 2 seconds
after the engine is started.
When the VDC OFF switch is
pressed (VDC function OFF)—×——
ABS/TCS/VDC malfunction×××—
××—When the ABS actuator and elec-
tric unit (control unit) is malfunc-
tioning (power supply or ground
malfunction).
When the VDC is malfunctioning —××—
Monitor item Display contentData monitor
Note: Error inspection
checklist
ConditionReference value in
normal operation
N POSI SIGPNP switch signal ON/
OFF conditionA/T shift position = N position ON
BRC-54, "
CAN Commu-
nication System Inspec-
tion"A/T shift position = other than
N positionsOFF
P POSI SIGPNP switch signal ON/
OFF conditionA/T shift position P position ON
BRC-54, "
CAN Commu-
nication System Inspec-
tion"A/T shift position = other than
P positionsOFF
GEAR A/T gear position1st gear 1
— 2nd gear 2
3rd gear 3
4th gear 4
5th gear 5
FR RH SENSOR
FR LH SENSOR
RR RH SENSOR
RR LH SENSORWheel speedVehicle stopped 0 [km/h (MPH)]
BRC-38, "
Wheel Sensor
System Inspection"Vehicle running (Note 1)Almost in accor-
dance with speed-
ometer display
(within ±10%)
ACCEL POS SIG Open/close condition
of throttle valve (linked
with accelerator pedal).Accelerator pedal not
depressed (ignition switch is
ON)0%
BRC-54, "
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nication System Inspec-
tion"Depress accelerator pedal
(ignition switch is ON)0 to 100%
ENGINE SPEED With engine runningWith engine stopped 0 rpm
BRC-39, "
Engine System
Inspection"Engine runningAlmost in accor-
dance with
tachometer display