2004 INFINITI QX56 warning

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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7. Diagnostic code is displayed on "SELF-DIAG [CURRENT]".
If no malfunction is detected on "SELF-DIAG [CURRENT]" even
though malfunction is detected in "SRS Operation Check", refer to
SRS-30, "
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 4 (CONTINUED FROM
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 2)" , to diagnose the following cases:

Self-diagnostic result "SELF-DIAG [PAST]" (previously stored in
the memory) might not be erased after repair.

The SRS system malfunctions intermittently.
CONSULT-II Diagnostic Code Chart ("SELF-DIAG [CURRENT]")
WHIA0151E
SRS7 01
Diagnostic item ExplanationRepair order
Recheck SRS at each replacement
NO DTC IS DETECTEDWhen malfunction is
indicated by the “AIR
BAG” warning lamp in
User mode.

Low battery voltage (Less than
9V)
Go to SRS-28, "DIAGNOSTIC PRO-
CEDURE 3" .

Self-diagnostic result “SELF-DIAG
[PAST]” (previously stored in the
memory) might not be erased
after repair.

Intermittent malfunction has been
detected in the past.

Go to SRS-30, "DIAGNOSTIC PRO-
CEDURE 4 (CONTINUED FROM
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 2)" .

Go to SRS-30, "DIAGNOSTIC PRO-
CEDURE 5" .

No malfunction is detected. —
DRIVER AIRBAG MODULE
[OPEN]
[B1049] or [B1054]

Driver air bag module circuit is open (including the spiral
cable).1. Visually check the wiring harness
connection.
2. Replace the harness if it has visible
damage.
3. Replace driver air bag module.
4. Replace the spiral cable.
5. Replace the air bag diagnosis sen-
sor unit.
6. Replace the related harness. DRIVER AIRBAG MODULE
[VB-SHORT]
[B1050] or [B1055]

Driver air bag module circuit is shorted to some power sup-
ply circuit (including the spiral cable).
DRIVER AIRBAG MODULE
[GND-SHORT]
[B1051] or [B1056]

Driver air bag module circuit is shorted to ground (including
the spiral cable).
DRIVER AIRBAG MODULE
[SHORT]
[B1052] or [B1057]

Driver air bag module circuits are shorted to each other.

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NOTE:
Follow the procedures in numerical order when repairing malfunctioning parts. Confirm whether malfunction is
eliminated using air bag warning lamp or CONSULT-II each time repair is finished. If malfunction is still
observed, proceed to the next step. When malfunction is eliminated, further repair work is not required.
CURTAIN MODULE RH
[OPEN]
[B1145]
The RH side rear curtain air bag module circuit is open. 1. Visually check the wiring harness
connection.
2. Replace the harness if it has visible
damage.
3. Replace RH side curtain air bag
module.
4. Replace the air bag diagnosis sen-
sor unit.
5. Replace the related harness. CURTAIN MODULE RH
[VB-SHORT]
[B1146]

The RH side rear curtain air bag module circuit is shorted
to some power supply circuits.
CURTAIN MODULE RH
[GND-SHORT]
[B1147]

The RH side rear curtain air bag module circuit is shorted
to ground.
CURTAIN MODULE RH
[SHORT]
[B1148]

The circuits for the RH side rear curtain air bag module are
shorted to each other.
CONTROL UNIT
[B1XXX]

Air bag diagnosis sensor unit is malfunctioning. 1. Visually check the wiring harness
connection.
2. Replace the air bag diagnosis sen-
sor unit.
OCCUPANT SENS C/U
[UNIT FAIL]
[B1017], [B1020] or [B1021]

Occupant classification system is malfunctioning. 1. Replace RH front seat cushion/
occupant classification system con-
trol unit assembly.
OCCUPANT SENS C/U
[COMM FAIL]
[B1022]

Communication between the occupant classification sys-
tem control unit and air bag diagnosis sensor unit is inter-
rupted.1. Visually check the wiring harness
connection.
2. Replace the harness if it has visible
damage.
3. Replace RH front seat cushion/
occupant classification system con-
trol unit assembly.
4. Replace the air bag diagnosis sen-
sor unit.
5. Replace the related harness.
OCCUPANT SENS
[UNIT FAIL]
[B1018]

Occupant classification sensor is malfunctioning. 1. Replace RH front seat cushion/
occupant classification system con-
trol unit assembly.
BELT TENSION SENS
[UNIT FAIL]
[B1019]

Belt tension sensor is malfunctioning. 1. Visually check the wiring harness
connection.
2. Replace the harness if it has visible
damage.
3. Replace RH front seat belt assem-
bly.
4. Replace RH front seat cushion/
occupant classification system con-
trol unit assembly.
PASS A/B INDCTR CKT
[B1023]

Front passenger air bag off indicator is malfunctioning. 1. Visually check the wiring harness
connection.
2. Replace the harness if it has visible
damage.
3. Replace front passenger air bag off
indicator.
4. Replace the air bag diagnosis sen-
sor unit.
5. Replace the related harness. Diagnostic item ExplanationRepair order
Recheck SRS at each replacement

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7. If no malfunction is detected on “SELF-DIAG [CURRENT]”,
repair of SRS is completed. Go to step 8.
If any malfunction is detected on “SELF-DIAG [CURRENT]”, the
malfunctioning part is not repaired completely or another mal-
functioning part is detected. Go to SRS-22, "
DIAGNOSTIC
PROCEDURE 2" , and repair malfunctioning part completely.
8. Touch “ERASE”.
NOTE:
Touch “ERASE” to clear the memory of the malfunction
(“SELF-DIAG [PAST]”).
If the memory of the malfunction in “SELF-DIAG [PAST]” is not
erased, the User mode shows the system malfunction by the
operation of the warning lamp even if the malfunction is repaired
completely.
9. Touch “BACK” key of CONSULT-II to “SELECT DIAG MODE”
screen. Touch “SELF-DIAG [PAST]”.
10. Check that no malfunction is detected on “SELF-DIAG [PAST]”.
11. Touch “BACK” key of CONSULT-II until “SELECT SYSTEM”
appears in order to return to User mode from Diagnosis mode.
12. Turn ignition switch OFF then turn off and disconnect CON-
SULT-II.
13. Go to SRS-20, "
Checking SRS Operation Using “AIR BAG”
Warning Lamp—User Mode" .
SRS7 01
WHIA0152E
BCIA0031E
SRS7 02

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14. Repair the system as outlined by the “Repair order” in “Intermittent Malfunction Diagnostic Code Chart”,
that corresponds to the self-diagnostic result. For replacement procedure of component parts, refer to the
Removal and Installation procedure for the appropriate component.
15. Go to SRS-28, "
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 3" , for final checking.
CONSULT-II Diagnostic Code Chart ("SELF-DIAG [PAST]" or "TROUBLE DIAG RECORD")
Diagnostic item ExplanationRepair order
Recheck SRS at each replacement
NO DTC IS DETECTEDWhen malfunction is
indicated by the “AIR
BAG” warning lamp in
User mode.

Low battery voltage (Less than
9V)
Go to SRS-28, "DIAGNOSTIC PRO-
CEDURE 3" .

Self-diagnostic result “SELF-DIAG
[PAST]” (previously stored in the
memory) might not be erased
after repair.

Intermittent malfunction has been
detected in the past.

Go to SRS-30, "DIAGNOSTIC PRO-
CEDURE 4 (CONTINUED FROM
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 2)" .

Go to SRS-30, "DIAGNOSTIC PRO-
CEDURE 5" .

No malfunction is detected. —
DRIVER AIRBAG MODULE
[OPEN]
[B1049] or [B1054]

Driver air bag module circuit is open (including the spiral
cable).1. Visually check the wiring harness
connection.
2. Replace the harness if it has visible
damage.
3. Replace driver air bag module.
4. Replace the spiral cable.
5. Replace the air bag diagnosis sen-
sor unit.
6. Replace the related harness. DRIVER AIRBAG MODULE
[VB-SHORT]
[B1050] or [B1055]

Driver air bag module circuit is shorted to some power sup-
ply circuit (including the spiral cable).
DRIVER AIRBAG MODULE
[GND-SHORT]
[B1051] or [B1056]

Driver air bag module circuit is shorted to ground (including
the spiral cable).
DRIVER AIRBAG MODULE
[SHORT]
[B1052] or [B1057]

Driver air bag module circuits are shorted to each other.
ASSIST A/B MODULE
[OPEN]
[B1065] or [B1070]

Front passenger air bag module circuit is open. 1. Visually check the wiring harness
connection.
2. Replace the harness if it has visible
damage.
3. Replace front passenger air bag
module.
4. Replace the air bag diagnosis sen-
sor unit.
5. Replace the related harness. ASSIST A/B MODULE
[VB-SHORT]
[B1066] or [B1071]

Front passenger air bag module circuit is shorted to some
power supply circuit.
ASSIST A/B MODULE
[GND-SHORT]
[B1067] or [B1072]

Front passenger air bag module circuit is shorted to
ground.
ASSIST A/B MODULE
[SHORT]
[B1068] or [B1073]

Front passenger air bag module circuits are shorted to
each other.
CRASH ZONE SEN
[UNIT FAIL]
[B1033] or [B1034]
CRASH ZONE SEN
[COMM FAIL]
[B1035]

Crash zone sensor 1. Visually check the wiring harness
connection.
2. Replace the harness if it has visible
damage.
3. Replace the crash zone sensor.
4. Replace the air bag diagnosis sen-
sor unit.
5. Replace the related harness.

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Trouble Diagnosis Without CONSULT-IIEHS000WI
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 6
Inspect SRS Malfunction Using "AIR BAG" Warning Lamp—Diagnosis Mode
NOTE:
SRS will not enter Diagnosis mode if no malfunction is detected in User mode.
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. After “AIR BAG” warning lamp lights for 7 seconds, turn ignition switch OFF within 1 second.
3. Wait more than 3 seconds.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 two more times (3 times total).
5. Turn ignition switch ON.
SRS is now in Diagnosis mode.
"AIR BAG" warning lamp operates in Diagnosis mode as follows:

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WARNING LAMP FLASH CODE CHART
SHIA0026E
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Trouble Diagnosis: “AIR BAG” Warning Lamp Does Not Turn OffEHS000WJ
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 6
1. CHECK CONDITION OF AIR BAG MODULE
Inspect for deployed air bag modules or seat belt pre-tensioners.
Are air bag modules or seat belt pre-tensioners deployed?
Yes >> Refer to SRS-60, "COLLISION DIAGNOSIS" .
No >> GO TO 2.
2. CHECK THE AIR BAG FUSE
Check 10A fuse [No. 13, located in the fuse block (J/B)].
Refer to PG-4, "
POWER SUPPLY ROUTING CIRCUIT" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> GO TO 3.
3. CHECK AIR BAG FUSE AGAIN
Replace 10A fuse [No. 13, located in the fuse block (J/B)] and turn ignition switch ON.
Does the fuse blow again?
Yes >> Repair harness.
No >> Inspection End.
4. CHECK AIR BAG DIAGNOSIS SENSOR UNIT
Connect CONSULT-II and touch “START”.
Is
“AIR BAG” displayed on CONSULT-II?
Yes >> GO TO 5.
No >> Visually inspect the air bag diagnosis sensor unit har-
ness connections. If the connections are OK, replace
the air bag diagnosis sensor unit. Refer to SRS-58,
"Removal and Installation" .
5. CHECK HARNESS CONNECTION
Check for loose connections between the combination meter and the air bag diagnosis sensor unit.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace air bag diagnosis sensor unit. Refer to SRS-58, "Removal and Installation" .
NG >> Properly connect the combination meter and air bag diagnosis sensor unit harness connectors. If
“AIR BAG” warning lamp still does not turn off, replace the wiring harness.
BCIA0030E

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Trouble Diagnosis: “AIR BAG” Warning Lamp Does Not Turn OnEHS000WK
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 7
1. CHECK METER FUSE
Check the 10A fuse [No. 14, located in the fuse block (J/B)].
Refer to PG-4, "
POWER SUPPLY ROUTING CIRCUIT" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> GO TO 2.
2. CHECK METER FUSE AGAIN
Replace 10A fuse [No. 14, located in the fuse block (J/B)] and turn ignition switch ON.
Does the fuse blow again?
Yes >> Repair harness.
No >> Inspection End.
3. CHECK HARNESS CONNECTION BETWEEN DIAGNOSIS SENSOR UNIT AND COMBINATION
METER
Disconnect the air bag diagnosis sensor unit harness connectors and turn ignition switch ON.
Does
“AIR BAG” warning lamp turn on?
Yes >> Replace the air bag diagnosis sensor unit. Refer to SRS-58, "Removal and Installation" .
No >> Check the combination meter ground circuits.