2004 INFINITI QX56 Ins

HEADLAMP (FOR USA)
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3. CHECK IPDM E/R
1. Select “IPDM E/R” on CONSULT-II, and select “DATA MONI-
TOR” on “SELECT DIAG MODE” screen.
2. Make sure “HL LO REQ” turns ON when lighting switch is in
2ND position.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to PG-29, "Removal and
Installation of IPDM E/R" .
NG >> Replace BCM. Refer to BCS-19, "
Removal and Installa-
tion of BCM" .
4. CHECK HEADLAMP INPUT SIGNAL
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect front combination lamp RH and LH connectors.
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Select “IPDM E/R” on CONSULT-II, and select “ACTIVE TEST” on “SELECT DIAG MODE” screen.
5. Select “EXTERNAL LAMPS” on “SELECT TEST ITEM” screen.
6. Touch “LO” on "ACTIVE TEST" screen.
7. When headlamp low beam is operating, check voltage between
front combination lamp RH and LH harness connector and
ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG >> GO TO 5.
5. CHECK HEADLAMP CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect IPDM E/R connector.
3. Check continuity between IPDM E/R harness connector E123
terminal 54 (R/Y) and front combination lamp RH harness con-
nector E107 terminal 5 (R/Y).
4. Check continuity between IPDM E/R harness connector E123
terminal 52 (L) and front combination lamp LH harness connec-
tor E11 terminal 5 (L).
OK or NG
OK >> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to PG-29, "Removal and Installation of IPDM E/R" .
NG >> Repair harness or connector.When lighting switch is in
2ND position: HL LO REQ ON
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Front combination lamp
(–) Voltage (+)
ConnectorTe r m i n a l
(wire color)
RH E107 5 (R/Y)
Ground Battery voltage
LH E11 5 (L)
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54 (R/Y) - 5 (R/Y) : Continuity should exist.
52 (L) - 5 (L) : Continuity should exist.
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LT-28
HEADLAMP (FOR USA)
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6. CHECK HEADLAMP GROUND
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check continuity between front combination lamp RH harness
connector E107 terminal 1 (B) and ground.
3. Check continuity between front combination lamp LH harness
connector E11 terminal 1 (B) and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> Check front combination lamp connector for damage or
poor connection, ballasts (HID control unit) and xenon
bulbs. Repair as necessary.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
Headlamp LO Does Not Illuminate (One Side)EKS007A4
1. BULB INSPECTION
Inspect ballasts (HID control unit) and xenon bulb of inoperative headlamp bulb.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >>

(step1) Replace xenon bulb with other side bulb or new one. (If lamp illuminates correctly,
replace the xenon bulb).

(step2) Replace ballast (HID control unit) with other side ballast or new one. (If lamp illuminates
correctly, replace the ballast).
2. CHECK POWER TO HEADLAMP
1. Disconnect inoperative headlamp connector.
2. Turn the low beam headlamps ON.
3. Check voltage between inoperative headlamp connector termi-
nal and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> GO TO 4.1 (B) - Ground : Continuity should exist.
1 (B) - Ground : Continuity should exist.
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Front combination lamp
(–)Vo ltag e
(Approx.) (+)
ConnectorTe r m i n a l
(wire color)
RH E107 5 (R/Y)
Ground Battery voltage
LH E11 5 (L)
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HEADLAMP (FOR USA)
LT-29
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3. CHECK HEADLAMP GROUND
1. Turn the low beam headlamps OFF.
2. Check continuity between inoperative headlamp connector ter-
minal and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> Check headlamp and IPDM E/R connector. Repair as
necessary.
NG >> Repair open circuit in harness between inoperative headlamp and ground.
4. INSPECTION BETWEEN IPDM E/R AND HEADLAMPS
1. Disconnect IPDM E/R connector.
2. Check continuity between harness connector terminals of IPDM
E/R and harness connector terminals of inoperative headlamp.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to PG-29, "Removal and
Installation of IPDM E/R" .
NG >> Check for short circuits and open circuits in harness between IPDM E/R and headlamps. Repair
as necessary.
Headlamps Do Not Turn OFFEKS007A5
1. CHECK COMBINATION SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL
Select “BCM” on CONSULT-II. With “HEAD LAMP” data monitor,
make sure “HEAD LAMP SW 1” and “HEAD LAMP SW 2” turns ON-
OFF linked with operation of lighting switch.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to PG-29, "Removal and
Installation of IPDM E/R" .
NG >> GO TO 2.
2. CHECK LIGHTING SWITCH
Check lighting switch. Refer to LT-100, "
Combination Switch Inspection" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Replace lighting switch. Refer to LT-102, "
Removal and Installation" .
Front combination lamp
Continuity
ConnectorTe r m i n a l
(wire color)
RH E107
1 (B) Ground Yes
LH E11
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IPDM E/R Front combination lamp
Continuity
ConnectorTe r m i n a l
(wire color)ConnectorTe r m i n a l
(wire color)
E12354 (R/Y) RH E107 5 (R/Y)
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52 (L) LH E11 5 (L)
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When lighting switch is in
OFF position: HEAD LAMP SW 1 OFF
: HEAD LAMP SW 2 OFF
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LT-30
HEADLAMP (FOR USA)
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3. CHECKING CAN COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN BCM AND IPDM E/R
Select “BCM” on CONSULT-II and perform self-diagnosis for BCM.
Display of self-diagnosis results
NO DTC>> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to PG-29, "Removal and
Installation of IPDM E/R" .
CAN COMM CIRCUIT>> Refer to BCS-13, "
CAN Communication
Inspection Using CONSULT-II (Self-Diagnosis)" .
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LT-32
HEADLAMP (FOR USA)
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If the vehicle front body has been repaired and/or the headlamp assembly has been replaced, check aiming.
Use the aiming chart shown in the figure.

Basic illuminating area for adjustment should be within the range shown on the aiming chart.
Adjust headlamps accordingly.
Bulb Replacement EKS007A7
HEADLAMP (OUTER SIDE), FOR LOW BEAM
1. Position fender protector aside.
2. Turn headlamp switch OFF.
3. Disconnect battery ground cable.
4. Remove ballast.
5. Disconnect the electrical connector.
6. Release bulb retaining spring and pull bulb straight out.
7. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
HEADLAMP (INNER SIDE), FOR HIGH BEAM
1. Turn headlamp switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
3. Turn the bulb counterclockwise to remove it.
4. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
FRONT PARKING LAMP (INNER OR OUTER)
1. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to unlock it.
2. Pull the bulb to remove it from the socket.
3. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
FRONT SIDE MARKER LAMP
1. Position fender protector aside.
2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to unlock it.
3. Pull the bulb to remove it from the socket.
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HEADLAMP (FOR USA)
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4. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:

After installing the bulb, be sure to install the bulb socket securely to ensure watertightness.

Do not touch the glass of bulb directly by hand. Keep grease and other oily substances away from
it. Do not touch bulb by hand while it is lit or right after being turned off. Burning may result.

Do not leave bulb out of headlamp assembly for a long time because dust, moisture, smoke, etc.
may affect the performance of the lamp. When replacing bulb, be sure to replace it with a new one.
Removal and InstallationEKS007A8
REMOVAL
1. Remove the front bumper. Refer to EI-13, "Removal and Installation" .
2. Disconnect the connector.
3. Remove the 5 headlamp mounting bolts.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Disassembly and AssemblyEKS007A9
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: 6.0 N·m (0.61 kg-m, 53 in-lb)
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1. Parking lamp bulb (Outer) 2. Parking lamp bulb (Inner) 3. Headlamp bulb (High beam)
4. Headlamp assembly 5. Xenon bulb (Low beam) 6. Side marker lamp bulb
7. Ballast 8. Wiring harness assembly

LT-42
HEADLAMP (FOR CANADA) - DAYTIME LIGHT SYSTEM -
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How to Proceed With Trouble DiagnosisEKS007AG
1. Confirm the symptom or customer complaint.
2. Understand operation description and function description. Refer to LT-35, "
System Description" .
3. Perform the Preliminary Check. Refer to LT-42, "
Preliminary Check" .
4. Check symptom and repair or replace the cause of malfunction.
5. Does the headlamp operate normally? If YES: GO TO 6. If NO: GO TO 4.
6. Inspection End.
Preliminary CheckEKS007AH
CHECK BCM CONFIGURATION
1. CHECK BCM CONFIGURATION
Confirm BCM configuration for "DTRL" is set to "WITH". Refer to BCS-13, "
READ CONFIGURATION PROCE-
DURE" .
OK or NG
OK >> Continue preliminary check. Refer to LT- 4 2 , "INSPECTION FOR POWER SUPPLY AND
GROUND CIRCUIT" .
NG >> Change BCM configuration for "DTRL" to "WITH". Refer to BCS-16, "
WRITE CONFIGURATION
PROCEDURE" .
INSPECTION FOR POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT
1. CHECK FUSES AND FUSIBLE LINK
Check for blown fuses or fusible link.
Refer to LT- 3 7 , "
Wiring Diagram — DTRL —" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> If fuse is blown, be sure to eliminate cause of blown fuse before installing new fuse. Refer to PG-
4, "POWER SUPPLY ROUTING CIRCUIT" .
35 O/B Combination switch output 2
ONLighting, turn, wiper OFF
Wiper dial position 4
36 R/W Combination switch output 1
38 W/L Ignition switch (ON) ON — Battery voltage
39 W CAN-H — — —
40 R CAN-L — — —
67 B Ground ON — 0V
70 W/B Battery power supply (fusible
link)OFF
—Battery voltage Terminal
No.Wire
colorSignal nameMeasuring condition
Reference value
(Approx.) Ignition
switchOperation or condition
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Unit Power source Fuse No.
BCMBattery f
Ignition switch ON or START position 59
Daytime light relay Battery 45

HEADLAMP (FOR CANADA) - DAYTIME LIGHT SYSTEM -
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2. CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect BCM connectors.
2. Check voltage between BCM harness connector and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Check harness for open or short between BCM and fuse
or fusible link.
3. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT
Check continuity between BCM harness connector and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> Inspection End.
NG >> Check ground circuit harness.
INSPECTION PARKING BRAKE SWITCH CIRCUIT
1. CHECK BRAKE INDICATOR
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Apply parking brake.
3. Release parking brake.
OK or NG
OK >> Inspection End.
NG >> GO TO 2.
BCM
(–)Ignition switch position
(+)
OFF ACC ON
ConnectorTerminal
(wire color)
M18 38 (W/L)
Ground0V 0VBattery
voltage
M20 70 (W/B)Battery
voltageBattery
voltageBattery
voltage
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BCM
Continuity
ConnectorTe r m i n a l
(wire color)
M20 67 (B) Ground Yes
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Brake indicator in combination meter should illuminate
when parking brake is applied and turn OFF when
released.