2004 INFINITI QX56 ignition

TF-82
SHIFT ACTUATOR CIRCUIT
Revision: August 20072004 QX56
SHIFT ACTUATOR CIRCUITPFP:00000
Diagnostic ProcedureEDS0018D
1. SHIFT ACTUATOR CIRCUIT
Refer to TF-97, "
TRANSFER SHIFT RELAY (HIGH & LOW)" and TF-97, "ACTUATOR AND ACTUATOR
POSITION SWITCH" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Repair or replace transfer shift relay and actuator and actuator position switch.
2. CHECK POWER SOURCE OF TRANSFER SHIFT (HI & LOW) RELAY
1. Disconnect transfer control device harness connector F58.
2. Turn ignition switch to ON (Do not start engine).
3. Check voltage between transfer shift HIGH relay E46 and LOW relay E47 terminal 5 (R) and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Check the following.

Continuity between ignition switch and transfer shift HIGH & LOW relays

Ignition switch and No. 57 fuse (20A)
WDIA0089E
Voltage : Battery voltage
LDIA0080E

SHIFT ACTUATOR CIRCUIT
TF-83
C
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
MA
B
TF
Revision: August 20072004 QX56
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
LDIA0081E
LDIA0082E
SMT978D

TROUBLE DIAGNOSES FOR SYMPTOMS
TF-85
C
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
MA
B
TF
Revision: August 20072004 QX56
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)
WDIA0071E
WDIA0079E
Voltage : Battery voltage
LDIA0086E

TF-86
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES FOR SYMPTOMS
Revision: August 20072004 QX56
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 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 TF-55, "
TRANSFER CON-
TROL UNIT INSPECTION TABLE" .
2. If NG, recheck transfer control unit pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness
connector. Resistance : Continuity should exist.
LDIA0087E

TROUBLE DIAGNOSES FOR SYMPTOMS
TF-87
C
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
MA
B
TF
Revision: August 20072004 QX56
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" .
WDIA0080E
Voltage : Battery voltage
LDIA0089E
Resistance : Continuity should exist.
LDIA0087E

TF-90
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES FOR SYMPTOMS
Revision: August 20072004 QX56
Symptom 5. 4LO Indicator Lamp Does Not Turn ON (When 4WD shift switch is
set from 4H to 4LO position, 4LO indicator lamp does not turn ON)
EDS0018I
1. CHECK TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect battery negative terminal, then transfer control unit connectors.
2. Connect battery negative terminal and turn ignition switch ON (with engine stopped).
3. Check voltage across transfer control unit connector E142 and E143 terminals 16 (Y/R), 47 (W) and
ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Check the following.

Continuity between battery, ignition switch and trans-
fer control unit

Ignition switch. Refer to PG-4, "POWER SUPPLY
ROUTING CIRCUIT" .

No. 53 fuse (20A) 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. Voltage : Battery voltage
WDIA0071E
WDIA0081E
Resistance : Continuity should exist.
LDIA0087E

TROUBLE DIAGNOSES FOR SYMPTOMS
TF-91
C
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
MA
B
TF
Revision: August 20072004 QX56
3. CHECK 4LO INDICATOR 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

Condition of ATP and neutral-4LO switch circuit. Refer to TF-69, "ATP SWITCH, WAIT DETECTION
SWITCH AND NEUTRAL-4LO SWITCH" .
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" .

Replace ATP or neutral-4LO switch.
Symptom 6. 4WD Shift Indicator Lamp Does Not Indicate “LOCK” (When 4WD
shift switch is set to “4H”, 4WD shift indicator lamp does not indicate “LOCK”)
EDS0018J
1. CHECK 4WD WARNING LAMP
Is 4WD warning lamp turned ON?
Ye s o r N o
Yes >> Refer to TF-27, "Trouble Diagnosis without CONSULT-
II" .
No >> GO TO 2.
2. CHECK NEUTRAL-4LO, WAIT DETECTION AND ATP SWITCH CIRCUITS
Check neutral-4LO, wait detection and ATP switch circuits. Refer to TF-69, "
ATP SWITCH, WAIT DETECTION
SWITCH AND NEUTRAL-4LO SWITCH" .
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 pin terminals for damage or loose connection.
WDIA0071E

TROUBLE DIAGNOSES FOR SYMPTOMS
TF-95
C
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
MA
B
TF
Revision: August 20072004 QX56
Component InspectionEDS0018N
4WD SHIFT SWITCH
Check continuity between each terminal.
2-4WD SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE AND TRANSFER FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Measure resistance between terminals of transfer terminal cord
assembly harness connector F56.
4WD SOLENOID VALVE, CLUTCH PRESSURE SWITCH AND LINE PRESSURE SWITCH
Measure resistance between terminals of transfer terminal cord
assembly harness connector F56.
Terminals Switch position Continuity
1 - 22WD Yes
Except 2WD No
1 - 3, 1 - 4AUTO Yes
Except AUTO No
1 - 4, 1 - 54H Yes
Except 4H No
1 - 4, 1 - 64LO Yes
Except 4LO No
WDIA0090E
Component parts TerminalsResistance
(Approx.)
2-4WD shift solenoid valve 4 - 520°C (68°F):
22.8 - 25.2Ω
Transfer fluid temperature
sensor2 - 320°C (68°F): 2.5 kΩ
80°C (176°F): 0.3 kΩ
LDIA0093E
Component
partsTerminals Remarks
4WD sole-
noid valve6
Ground
terminalApprox. 20°C (68°F): Approx. 3.0 - 3.4Ω
Clutch pres-
sure switch7In room temperature

2-4WD shift solenoid valve “OFF”: No conti-
nuity

2-4WD shift solenoid valve and transfer
motor “ON”: Continuity exists
Line pressure
switch1In room temperature

Turn ignition switch to “OFF” position and
leave vehicle for more than 5 minutes.
(OFF): No continuity

Transfer motor “ON”: Continuity exists
LDIA0094E