2004 INFINITI QX56 Engine Control System

CHARGING SYSTEM
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CHARGING SYSTEMPFP:23100
System DescriptionEKS0079E
The generator provides DC voltage to operate the vehicle's electrical system and to keep the battery charged.
The voltage output is controlled by the IC regulator.
Power is supplied at all times to generator terminal 4 through:

10A fuse (No. 30, located in the fuse and fusible link box).
Terminal 1 supplies power to charge the battery and operate the vehicle's electrical system. Output voltage is
controlled by the IC regulator at terminal 4 detecting the input voltage. The charging circuit is protected by the
140A fusible link (letter a , located in the fusible link box).
Ground is supplied:

to generator terminal 2

through body ground E203.
With the ignition switch in the ON or START position, power is supplied:

through 10A fuse [No. 14, located in the fuse block (J/B)]

to combination meter terminal 24 for the charge warning lamp.
Ground is supplied to terminal 13 of the combination meter through terminal 3 of the generator. With power
and ground supplied, the charge warning lamp will illuminate. When the generator is providing sufficient volt-
age with the engine running, the ground is opened and the charge warning lamp will go off.
If the charge warning lamp illuminates with the engine running, a fault is indicated.

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TRANSFER
D DRIVELINE/AXLE
CONTENTS
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Revision: August 20072004 QX56 PREPARATION ........................................................... 4
Special Service Tools ............................................... 4
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 7
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 8
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” .................................................................. 8
Precautions .............................................................. 8
Service Notice .......................................................... 9
Wiring Diagrams and Trouble Diagnosis .................. 9
ALL-MODE 4WD SYSTEM ...................................... 10
Cross-sectional View .............................................. 10
Control System ........................................................11
ALL-MODE 4WD TRANSFER BASIC CONTROL
... 12
HYDRAULIC CONTROL CIRCUITS ................... 12
OUTLINE ............................................................. 12
CONTROL SYSTEM DIAGRAM ......................... 13
INDICATIONS OF 4WD WARNING LAMP ......... 13
CAN Communication .............................................. 13
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .................................... 13
Location of Electrical Parts ..................................... 14
Description of Electrical Parts ................................ 15
TRANSFER MOTOR .......................................... 15
WAIT DETECTION SWITCH .............................. 15
2-4WD SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE ...................... 15
LINE PRESSURE SWITCH ................................ 16
Circuit Diagram for Quick Pinpoint Check .............. 17
Wiring Diagram — T/F — ....................................... 18
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIP-
TION .......................................................................... 27
Trouble Diagnosis without CONSULT-II ................. 27
DESCRIPTION .................................................... 27
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .................... 28
INDICATIONS OF 4WD WARNING LAMP ......... 28CONSULT-II Function (ALL MODE AWD/4WD) ..... 31
Trouble Diagnosis with CONSULT-II ...................... 31
SELF-DIAGNOSIS .............................................. 31
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC ITEMS ................................ 32
DATA MONITOR ................................................. 34
DATA MONITOR ITEMS ..................................... 35
REFERENCE VALUE IN DATA MONITOR MODE
... 38
WORK SUPPORT ............................................... 41
CLUTCH FORCE RELEASE LIMIT ADJUST-
MENT .................................................................. 42
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — INTRODUCTION ........... 44
Introduction ............................................................. 44
DESCRIPTION .................................................... 44
DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET .............................. 44
Work Flow ............................................................... 46
HOW TO PERFORM TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
FOR QUICK AND ACCURATE REPAIR ............. 46
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — BASIC INSPECTION .... 47
Listen to Customer Complaints .............................. 47
Transfer Fluid Check .............................................. 47
Road Test ............................................................... 47
PREPARATION FOR ROAD TEST ..................... 47
1. CHECK BEFORE ENGINE IS STARTED ....... 48
2. CHECK AT IDLE .............................................. 49
3. CRUISE TEST ................................................. 53
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — GENERAL DESCRIP-
TION .......................................................................... 55
Transfer Control Unit Terminals and Reference
Value ....................................................................... 55
TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT HARNESS CON-
NECTOR LAYOUT .............................................. 55
TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT INSPECTION
TABLE ................................................................. 55
DTC U1000, U1001 CAN COMMUNICATION LINE ... 59
CAN Communication System Inspection ................ 59
4WD SOLENOID VALVE .......................................... 60
Diagnostic Procedure ............................................. 60
2-4WD SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE AND 4WD SHIFT

ALL-MODE 4WD SYSTEM
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CONTROL SYSTEM DIAGRAM
INDICATIONS OF 4WD WARNING LAMP
*: When 4WD warning lamp is ON, all the 4WD shift indicator lamps turn OFF.
CAN CommunicationEDS0017P
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Refer to LAN-5, "CAN COMMUNICATION" .
WDIA0075E
Condition Content 4WD warning lamp
During self-diagnosis Indicates the malfunction position by number of flickers. Flickers at malfunction mode.
Lamp check*Checks the lamp by turning ON during engine starting. After
engine starts, it turns OFF if there are no malfunctions.ON
Malfunction in 4WD system*Turns ON to indicate malfunction. When ignition switch is
turned to “OFF” or the malfunction is corrected, it turns OFF.ON
When vehicle is driven with different
diameters of front and rear tiresFlickers once every 2 seconds.
Turns OFF when ignition switch is “OFF”.Flickers once every 2 sec-
onds.
High fluid temperature in transfer unitWhen fluid temperature is high or fluid temperature sensor cir-
cuit is shorted, it flickers twice every second.
It turns OFF when fluid temperature becomes normal.Flickers twice a second.
Other than above (System is nor-
mal.)Lamp is OFF. OFF

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Flickering pattern or flick-
ering conditionMalfunction Check items
2 Rear revolution sensor circuit is shorted or open.Refer to AT- 11 2 , "
DTC P0720 VEHI-
CLE SPEED SENSOR A/T (REVO-
LUTION SENSOR)" .
3 4WD solenoid valve circuit is shorted or open.Refer to TF-60, "
Diagnostic Proce-
dure" .
42-4WD shift solenoid valve circuit is shorted or 2WD switch of
4WD shift switch is shorted.Refer to TF-62, "
Diagnostic Proce-
dure" .
5 Transfer motor relay circuit is shorted or open.Refer to TF-64, "
Diagnostic Proce-
dure" .
6If unexpected signal is detected because of ABS wheel sensor
malfunction or communications error within the vehicle.Refer to BRC-38, "
Wheel Sensor
System Inspection" .
7 When malfunction in CAN communication system is detected.Refer to LAN-5, "
CAN COMMUNICA-
TION" .
8 A/D converter of transfer control unit functions improperly.Refer to EC-351, "
DTC P0605 ECM"
.
9 Transfer fluid temperature sensor circuit is open.Refer to TF-66, "
Diagnostic Proce-
dure" .
10 Neutral-4LO switch circuit is shorted or open.Refer to TF-69, "
Diagnostic Proce-
dure" .
112-4WD shift solenoid valve circuit, 2WD switch of 4WD shift
switch circuit or clutch pressure switch circuit is shorted or open.Refer to TF-62, "
Diagnostic Proce-
dure" or TF-72, "Diagnostic Proce-
dure" .
12 Line pressure switch circuit is shorted or open.Refer to TF-74, "
Diagnostic Proce-
dure" .
13 Engine speed signal circuit is shorted or open.Refer to AT- 11 5 , "
DTC P0725
ENGINE SPEED SIGNAL" .
14 Throttle position sensor circuit is shorted or open.Refer to EC-351, "
DTC P0605 ECM"
.
15 Malfunction in power supply circuit of transfer control unit. Power supply of transfer control unit
16 4WD shift switch circuit is shorted.Refer to TF-62, "
Diagnostic Proce-
dure" .
17 ABS operation signal circuit is shorted.Refer to BRC-54, "
CAN Communica-
tion System Inspection" .
18ATP switch, wait detection switch or neutral-4LO switch circuit is
shorted or open.Refer to TF-69, "
Diagnostic Proce-
dure" .
19Transfer control device actuator motor is malfunctioning. (Mal-
functions are detected when actuator motor fails to operate while
shifting from “4H” to “4LO” or vice versa.)Refer to TF-77, "
Diagnostic Proce-
dure" or TF-82, "Diagnostic Proce-
dure" .
20Transfer control device actuator motor arm position sensing
switch is malfunctioning.Refer to TF-80, "
Diagnostic Proce-
dure" or TF-82, "Diagnostic Proce-
dure" .
21Transfer control device actuator circuit is shorted or open. (Mal-
functions are detected when motor relay circuit is open/shorted or
relay monitor circuit is open/shorted.)Refer to TF-77, "
Diagnostic Proce-
dure" , TF-80, "Diagnostic Proce-
dure" or TF-82, "Diagnostic
Procedure" .
22If VDC operation signal is being input because of VDC malfunc-
tion or communication error within the vehicle.Refer to BRC-40, "
ABS/TCS/VDC
Control Unit Inspection" .
23If TCS operation signal is being input because of TCS malfunction
or communication error within the vehicle.Refer to BRC-40, "
ABS/TCS/VDC
Control Unit Inspection" .
24If unexpected signal is input because of AT PNP switch circuit or
communication error within the vehicle.Refer to AT- 1 0 9 , "
DTC P0705 PARK/
NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH" .
Repeats flickering every
2 to 5 sec.Circuits that the self-diagnosis covers have no malfunction. —

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CONSULT-II Function (ALL MODE AWD/4WD)EDS002G7
CONSULT-II can display each diagnostic item using the diagnostic test modes shown following.
Trouble Diagnosis with CONSULT-IIEDS0017V
SELF-DIAGNOSIS
CONSULT-II Setting Procedure
1. Turn ignition switch to “OFF” position.
CAUTION:
If CONSULT-II is used with no connection of CONSULT-II CONVERTER, malfunctions might be
detected in self-diagnosis depending on control unit which carry out CAN communication.
2. Connect CONSULT-II and CONSULT-II CONVERTER to data
link connector.
3. Start engine.
4. On CONSULT-II screen, touch “START (NISSAN BASED
VHCL)”.
5. Touch “ALL MODE AWD/4WD” on SELECT SYSTEM screen.
If "ALL MODE AWD/4WD" is not indicated, refer to GI-39,
"CONSULT-II Data Link Connector (DLC) Circuit" .
ALL MODE AWD/4WD diag-
nostic modeDescription
SELF-DIAG RESULTS Displays transfer control unit self-diagnosis results.
DATA MONITOR Displays transfer control unit input/output data in real time.
WORK SUPPORTSupports inspections and adjustments. Commands are transmitted to the transfer control unit for set-
ting the status suitable for required operation, input/output signals are received from the transfer con-
trol unit and received data is displayed.
CAN DIAG SUPPORT
MNTRThe results of transmit/receive diagnosis of CAN communication can be read.
ECU PART NUMBER Transfer control unit part number can be read.
BBIA0369E
BCIA0029E
BCIA0030E

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6. Touch “SELF-DIAG RESULTS” on SELECT DIAG MODE
screen.
7. Self-diagnostic results are displayed.
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC ITEMS
BCIA0031E
Detected items
(Screen terms for CONSULT-II,
“SELF-DIAG RESULT” mode)Malfunction is detected when... Check items
Revolution sensor (rear)
(VHCL SPEED SEN·RR)

Signal from vehicle speed sensor 1 (installed on A/T) is
not input due to open circuit.

Improper signal is input while driving.Refer to AT- 11 2 , "
DTC P0720
VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR A/T
(REVOLUTION SENSOR)" .
4WD solenoid valve
(DUTY SOLENOID)

Proper voltage is not applied to solenoid valve due to
open or short circuit.Refer to TF-60, "
Diagnostic Proce-
dure" .
2-4WD shift solenoid valve
(2-4WD SOLENOID)Refer to TF-62, "
Diagnostic Proce-
dure" .
Tran s fe r mo to r re lay
(MOTOR RELAY)

Motor does not operate properly due to open or short cir-
cuit in transfer motor or motor relay.Refer to TF-64, "Diagnostic Proce-
dure" .
Transfer fluid temperature sensor
(FLUID TEMP SENSOR)

Signal voltage from fluid temperature sensor is abnor-
mally high (T/F fluid temperature is abnormally low)
while driving.Refer to TF-66, "Diagnostic Proce-
dure" .
Neutral-4LO switch
(N POSI SW TF)

Improper signal is input while driving.Refer to TF-69, "Diagnostic Proce-
dure" .
Clutch pressure
(CLUTCH PRESSURE)

Improper signal is input due to open or short circuit.

Malfunction occurs in clutch pressure hydraulic circuit.(*1) Refer to TF-72, "
Diagnostic
Procedure" .
Line pressure
(LINE PRESSURE)

Improper signal is input due to open or short circuit.

Malfunction occurs in line pressure hydraulic circuit.(*1) Refer to TF-74, "
Diagnostic
Procedure" .
Engine speed signal (Note 1)
(ENGINE SPEED SIG)

Engine speed is abnormally low while driving.Refer to AT- 11 5 , "DTC P0725
ENGINE SPEED SIGNAL" .
Throttle position sensor
(THRTL POSI SEN)

Signal voltage from throttle position sensor is abnormally
high.

Signal voltage from throttle position sensor is abnormally
low when closed throttle position switch is OFF.Refer to EC-351, "
DTC P0605
ECM" .
Transfer control unit (ADC)
C/U (ADC)/THRTL SEN

Power supply voltage for A/D converter system of trans-
fer control unit is malfunctioning.Refer to EC-351, "DTC P0605
ECM" .
Battery voltage (Note 1)
(BATTERY VOLTAGE)

Power supply voltage for transfer control unit is abnor-
mally low while driving.Refer to TF-18, "Wiring Diagram —
T/F —" .
4WD shift switch
(4WD MODE SW)

More than two switch inputs are simultaneously detected
due to short circuit of 4WD shift switch.Refer to TF-62, "Diagnostic Proce-
dure" .
ABS operation signal (Note 4)
(ABS OPER SIGNAL)

When a malfunction signal due to disconnection or
shorting is detected.

When a defect signal is entered from the ABS control
unit.Refer to BRC-54, "
CAN Communi-
cation System Inspection" .
Wait detection switch (Note 2)
(WAIT DETECT SWITCH)

Improper signal is input due to open or short circuit.(*2) Refer to TF-69, "Diagnostic
Procedure" .

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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — INTRODUCTION
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — INTRODUCTIONPFP:00000
IntroductionEDS0017W
DESCRIPTION
When a malfunction (indicated by the 4WD warning lamp illumination) occurs, collect information first from the
customer about how the malfunction occurs. Then, proceed with the diagnosis presuming it is the cause. Also
inspect the electrical system, paying close attention to other possibilities such as fluid level and leaks.
All-mode 4WD transfer is controlled by transfer control unit and sensors.
If a malfunction occurs in the all-mode 4WD system, the 4WD warning lamp lights up to inform of the system
malfunction. There are two ways to identify the cause of the malfunction.
1. Performing the self-diagnosis. (The 4WD warning lamp will indicate what kind of malfunction has occurred
by flickering.)
2. Performing diagnosis using CONSULT-II.
DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET
Information from Customer
KEY POINTS

WHAT ..... Vehicle model

WHEN..... Date, Frequencies

WHERE..... Road conditions

HOW..... Operating conditions, Symptoms
Diagnostic Worksheet
Information sheet from customer
Customer name MR/MS Model & Year VIN
Transfer model
AT X 1 4 BEngine Mileage
Incident Date Manuf. Date In Service Date
Frequency❏ Continuous ❏ Intermittent ( times a day)
Symptoms❏ 4WD shift indicator lamp does not turn on.
❏ 4WD warning lamp does not turn on.
❏ 4WD shift indicator lamp does not turn off.
❏ ATP warning lamp does not turn on.
❏ 4LO indicator lamp does not turn on.
❏ 4WD shift indicator lamp does not indicate “4H”.
❏ 4WD shift indicator lamp repeats flicking.
❏ Tight corner braking symptom occurs.
❏ 4WD system does not operate.
❏ Others.
4WD warning lamp❏ Continuously lit❏ Not lit
1.❏ Listen to customer complaints.TF-47
2.❏ Check transfer fluid.TF-47
❏ Leakage
❏ Fluid condition
❏ Fluid level
3.❏ Road testingTF-47
❏ 1. Check before engine is started.
❏ 2. Check at idle.
❏ 3. Cruise test
4.❏ Perform self-diagnosis NG items (with CONSULT-II and without CONSULT-II).TF-31
, TF-28

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Transfer Control Unit Terminals and Reference ValueEDS00181
TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT HARNESS CONNECTOR LAYOUT
TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT INSPECTION TABLE
LDIA0066E
Te r m i n a l
No.Item ConditionJudgement standard
(Approx.)
12-4WD shift solenoid
valve &4WD shift switch is set to 2WD posi-
tion.Less than 1V
4WD shift switch is set to any posi-
tion other than 2WD.Battery voltage
24WD shift indicator lamp
(2WD)Lamp lights while system is operating
properly.Less than 1V
&2WD indicator lamp does not come
on.Battery voltage
3Ground — —
4 Transfer shift relay (High)While actuator is operating (4H →
4LO)Battery voltage
Actuator does not operate. Less than 1V
5 4WD warning lampLamp comes ON (when engine is
stopped).
(Fail-safe condition appears on dis-
play, engine is stopped, actuator
position detection switch is inopera-
tive, oil temperature is too high and/
or tires of different size are installed.)Less than 1V
Except above Battery voltage
6Ground — — —
7CAN-H — — —
8CAN-L — — —
9 4WD shift switch (2WD)
&4WD shift switch is set to 2WD posi-
tion.Battery voltage
4WD shift switch is set to any posi-
tion other than 2WD.Less than 1V
10 Transfer dropping resistor4WD shift switch is set to AUTO posi-
tion.4 - 14V
4WD shift switch is set to any posi-
tion other than 2WD.Less than 1V