2004 INFINITI QX56 4WD

SHIFT ACTUATOR
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Diagnostic ProcedureEDS0018B
1. SHIFT ACTUATOR
Refer to TF-97, "
ACTUATOR AND ACTUATOR POSITION SWITCH" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> GO TO 2.
2. CHECK POWER SOURCE
1. Disconnect transfer control device harness connector F58.
2. Turn ignition switch to ON. (Do not start engine)
3. Check voltage between transfer control device harness connec-
tor F58 terminal 21 (R/L) [or 24 (P/G)] and ground while 4WD
shift switch is set from 4H to 4LO (or from 4LO to 4H).
OK or NG
OK >> Repair or replace actuator.
NG >> 1. Recheck the following.
–Continuity between ignition switch and transfer shift
HIGH & LOW relays
–Ignition switch and No. 57 fuse (20A)
–Continuity between transfer shift HIGH & LOW relays and transfer control device
2. If NG, repair or replace damaged part.
3. CHECK INPUT SIGNAL
Do you have CONSULT-II?
Ye s o r N o
Yes >> GO TO 4.
No >> GO TO 5.Voltage : Battery voltage
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4. CHECK INPUT SIGNAL
With CONSULT-II
1. Start engine (idling).
2. Select “SELF-DIAG RESULTS” in Select Diag Mode.
3. Read out self-diagnostic result.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 7.
NG >> GO TO 6.
5. CHECK INPUT SIGNAL
Without CONSULT-II
1. Start engine (idling).
2. Check voltage between transfer control unit harness connector
E143 terminal 33 (R/L) [or 42 (P/G)] and ground while 4WD shift
switch is set from 4H to 4LO (or from 4LO to 4H).
3. Result
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 7.
NG >> GO TO 6.
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Terminal ConditionVo l ta g e
(Approx.)
33While actuator is
operating for 4H to
4LOBattery voltage
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42While actuator is
operating for 4LO to
4HBattery voltage
Actuator does not
operate0V
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SHIFT ACTUATOR POSITION SWITCH
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5. CHECK INPUT SIGNAL
Without CONSULT-II
1. Start engine (idling).
2. Check voltage transfer control unit harness connector E143 ter-
minal 27 (W/L) [or 44 (LG/B)] and ground while 4WD shift switch
is set from 4H to 4LO (or from 4LO to 4H).
3. Result
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG >> Check the following.

Continuity between transfer control unit and transfer control device.

Check ground circuit between transfer control device and ground.
6. PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS AGAIN
After driving for a while, perform self-diagnosis again.
Refer to TF-27, "
Trouble Diagnosis without CONSULT-II" .
OK or NG
OK >> Inspection End.
NG >> 1. Perform transfer control unit/output signal inspection. Refer to TF-55, "
TRANSFER CONTROL
UNIT INSPECTION TABLE" .
2. If NG, recheck transfer control unit pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness
connector.
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Terminal ConditionVo l ta g e
(Approx.)
274WD shift switch is
set to 4HLess than 1V
4WD shift switch is
set except 4HBattery voltage
444WD shift switch is
set to 4LOLess than 1V
4WD shift switch is
set except 4LOBattery voltage

SHIFT ACTUATOR CIRCUIT
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3. CHECK POWER SOURCE OF TRANSFER CONTROL DEVICE
1. Disconnect transfer control device harness connector F58.
2. Turn ignition switch to ON. (Do not start engine)
3. Turn 4WD shift switch from 4H to 4LO (or from 4LO to 4H).
4. Check voltage between transfer control device harness connec-
tor F58 terminal 21 (R/L) [or 24 (P/G)] and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Check the following.

Harness and connector from transfer shift HIGH and LOW relays to transfer control device har-
ness terminal

Ground circuit between transfer control device and ground.
4. CHECK INPUT SIGNAL
Do you have CONSULT-II?
Ye s o r N o
Yes >> GO TO 5.
No >> GO TO 6.
5. CHECK INPUT SIGNAL
With CONSULT-II
1. Start engine (idling).
2. Select “SELF-DIAG RESULTS” in Select Diag Mode.
3. Read out self-diagnostic result.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 8.
NG >> GO TO 7.Voltage : Battery voltage
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SHIFT ACTUATOR CIRCUIT
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6. CHECK INPUT SIGNAL
Without CONSULT-II
1. Start engine (idling).
2. Check voltage between transfer control unit harness connector
E142 terminal 4 (Y/L) [or 13 (G/B)] and ground while 4WD shift
switch is set from 4H to 4LO (or from 4LO to 4H).
3. Result
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 8.
NG >> GO TO 7.
7. CHECK HARNESS CONTINUITY BETWEEN TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT AND TRANSFER SHIFT
HIGH AND LOW RELAYS
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 8.
NG >> Repair and replace harness connector between transfer control unit and transfer shift HIGH or
LOW relay.
8. PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS AGAIN
After driving for a while, perform self-diagnosis again.
Refer to TF-27, "
Trouble Diagnosis without CONSULT-II" .
OK or NG
OK >> Inspection End.
NG >> 1. Perform transfer control unit/output signal inspection. Refer to TF-55, "
TRANSFER CONTROL
UNIT INSPECTION TABLE" .
2. If NG, recheck transfer control unit pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness
connector.
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Terminal ConditionVo l ta g e
(Approx.)
4While actuator is
operating for 4H to
4LOBattery voltage
Actuator does not
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13While actuator is
operating for 4LO to
4HBattery voltage
Actuator does not
operate0V

TROUBLE DIAGNOSES FOR SYMPTOMS
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSES FOR SYMPTOMSPFP:00007
Symptom 1. 4WD Shift Indicator Lamp Does Not Turn ON (Although the ignition
switch is turned ON, all the 4WD indicator lamps do not turn ON for 1 second)
EDS0018E
1. CHECK TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT POWER SOURCE
1. Turn ignition switch to OFF position and disconnect transfer control unit harness connector E142.
2. Turn ignition switch to ON position. (Do not start engine.)
3. Check voltage between transfer control unit harness connector
E142 terminals 16 (Y/R), 22 (Y/R) and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Check the following.

Continuity between ignition switch and transfer control unit

Ignition switch and No. 49 fuse (10A)
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Voltage : Battery voltage
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSES FOR SYMPTOMS
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Symptom 2. 4WD Warning Lamp Does Not Turn ON (Although the ignition
switch is turned ON, the 4WD warning lamp does not turn ON)
EDS0018F
1. CHECK TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT POWER SOURCE
1. Turn ignition switch to OFF position and disconnect transfer control unit harness connector E142.
2. Turn ignition switch to ON position (do not start engine).
3. Check voltage between transfer control unit harness connector
E142 terminals 16 (Y/R), 22 (Y/R) and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Check the following.

Continuity between ignition switch and transfer con-
trol unit

Ignition switch and No. 49 fuse (10A)
2. CHECK TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch to OFF position.
2. Disconnect transfer control unit harness connectors E142 and
E143.
3. Measure resistance between transfer control unit harness con-
nectors E142 and E143 terminals 3 (B), 6 (B), 45 (B) and
ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Check continuity between transfer control unit and
ground.
3. CHECK 4WD WARNING LAMP CIRCUIT AND COMBINATION METER
Check the following.

Combination meter. Refer to DI-17, "How to Proceed With Trouble Diagnosis" .

Continuity between ignition switch and combination meter

Continuity between combination meter and transfer control unit
OK or NG
OK >> Replace transfer control unit. Refer to TF-98, "Removal and Installation" .
NG >>

Repair or replace harness or connector.

Replace combination meter. Refer to DI-25, "Removal and Installation of Combination Meter" .
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Voltage : Battery voltage
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Resistance : Continuity should exist.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSES FOR SYMPTOMS
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Symptom 3. 4WD Shift Indicator Lamp Does Not Turn OFF (When 4WD shift
switch is set from 4H to 4LO, all the 4WD shift indicator lamps do not turn off)
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1. CHECK ATP SWITCH CIRCUIT
Check ATP switch circuit.
Refer to TF-69, "
Diagnostic Procedure" .
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 pin terminals for damage or loose connection.
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