2004 INFINITI QX56 ignition

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99 G/YICC steering switch
(models with ICC system)[Ignition switch: ON]

ICC steering switch: OFFApproximately 4.3V
[Ignition switch: ON]

ON/OFF(MAIN) switch: PressedApproximately 0V
[Ignition switch: ON]

CANCEL switch: PressedApproximately 1.3V
[Ignition switch: ON]

DISTANCE switch: PressedApproximately 2.2V
[Ignition switch: ON]

COAST/SET switch: PressedApproximately 3.0V
[Ignition switch: ON]

ACCEL/RESUME switch: PressedApproximately 3.7V
99 G/YASCD steering switch
(models with ASCD system)[Ignition switch: ON]

ASCD steering switch: OFFApproximately 4V
[Ignition switch: ON]

ON/OFF(MAIN) switch: PressedApproximately 0V
[Ignition switch: ON]

CANCEL switch: PressedApproximately 1V
[Ignition switch: ON]

COAST/SET switch: PressedApproximately 2V
[Ignition switch: ON]

ACCEL/RESUME switch: PressedApproximately 3V
101 R/W Stop lamp switch[Ignition switch: OFF]

Brake pedal: Fully releasedApproximately 0V
[Ignition switch: OFF]

Brake pedal: DepressedBATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
102 GR/R PNP switch[Ignition switch: ON]

Shift lever position: P or NApproximately 0V
[Ignition switch: ON]

Except the above gear positionBATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
104 O Throttle control motor relay[Ignition switch: OFF]BATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
[Ignition switch: ON]0 - 1.0V
106 BR/WAccelerator pedal position
sensor 1[Ignition switch: ON]

Engine stopped

Accelerator pedal: Fully released0.5 - 1.0V
[Ignition switch: ON]

Engine stopped

Accelerator pedal: Fully depressed3.9 - 4.7V
107 V/RFuel tank temperature sen-
sor[Engine is running]Approximately 0 - 4.8V
Output voltage varies with fuel
tank temperature.
108 BR/W ASCD brake switch[Ignition switch: ON]

Brake pedal: DepressedApproximately 0V
[Ignition switch: ON]

Brake pedal: Fully releasedBATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V) TER-
MINAL
NO.WIRE
COLORITEM CONDITION DATA (DC Voltage)

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CONSULT-II FunctionUBS00H05
FUNCTION
*1: The following emission-related diagnostic information is cleared when the ECM memory is erased.

Diagnostic trouble codes

1st trip diagnostic trouble codes

Freeze frame data

1st trip freeze frame data 109 B/R Ignition switch[Ignition switch: OFF]0V
[Ignition switch: ON]BATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
111 W /BECM relay
(Self shut-off)[Engine is running]
[Ignition switch: OFF]

For a few seconds after turning ignition
switch OFF0 - 1.5V
[Ignition switch: OFF]

More than a few seconds after turning igni-
tion switch OFFBATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
113 GR Fuel pump relay[Ignition switch: ON]

For 1 second after turning ignition switch
ON
[Engine is running]0 - 1.5V
[Ignition switch: ON]

More than 1 second after turning ignition
switch ONBATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
11 5
11 6B
B/WECM ground[Engine is running]

Idle speedBody ground
11 7 L / YEVAP canister vent control
valve[Ignition switch: ON]BATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
11 9
120BR
BRPower supply for ECM[Ignition switch: ON]BATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
121 WPower supply for ECM
(Back-up)[Ignition switch: OFF]BATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V) TER-
MINAL
NO.WIRE
COLORITEM CONDITION DATA (DC Voltage)
Diagnostic test mode Function
Work supportThis mode enables a technician to adjust some devices faster and more accurately by following the
indications on the CONSULT-II unit.
Self-diagnostic resultsSelf-diagnostic results such as 1st trip DTC, DTCs and 1st trip freeze frame data or freeze frame data
can be read and erased quickly.*
1
Data monitor Input/Output data in the ECM can be read.
Data monitor (SPEC)Input/Output of the specification for Basic fuel schedule, AFM, A/F feedback control value and the
other data monitor items can be read.
CAN diagnostic support
monotorThe results of transmit/receive diagnosis of CAN communication can be read.
Active testDiagnostic Test Mode in which CONSULT-II drives some actuators apart from the ECMs and also
shifts some parameters in a specified range.
DTC & SRT confirmation The status of system monitoring tests and the self-diagnosis status/result can be confirmed.
Function test This mode is used to inform customers when their vehicle condition requires periodic maintenance.
ECM part number ECM part number can be read.

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*1: This item includes 1st trip DTCs.
*2: This mode includes 1st trip freeze frame data or freeze frame data. The items appear on CONSULT-II screen in freeze frame data
mode only if a 1st trip DTC or DTC is detected. For details, refer to EC-54, "
FREEZE FRAME DATA AND 1ST TRIP FREEZE FRAME
DATA" .
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
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.
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Connect “CONSULT-II” and “CONSULT-II CONVERTER” to
data link connector, which is located under LH dash panel near
the center console.
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Touch “START (NISSAN BASED VHCL)”.
ENGINE CONTROL COMPONENT PARTS
OUTPUT
Injector×× ×
Power transistor (Ignition timing)×× ×
Throttle control motor relay×××
Throttle control motor×
EVAP canister purge volume con-
trol solenoid valve×××××
Air conditioner relay××
Fuel pump relay××××
Cooling fan relay××××
A/F sensor 1 heater××××
Heated oxygen sensor 2 heater××××
EVAP canister vent control valve×× ×××
Calculated load value××× ItemDIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE
WORK
SUP-
PORTSELF-DIAGNOSTIC
RESULTS
DATA
MONI-
TORDATA
MONI-
TOR
(SPEC)ACTIVE
TESTDTC & SRT
CONFIRMATION
DTC*1FREEZE
FRAME
DATA*2SRT
STATUSDTC
WORK
SUP-
PORT
BBIA0369E
BCIA0029E

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5. Touch “ENGINE”.
If “ENGINE” is not indicated, go to GI-39, "
CONSULT-II Data
Link Connector (DLC) Circuit" .
6. Perform each diagnostic test mode according to each service
procedure.
For further information, see the CONSULT-II Operation Manual.
WORK SUPPORT MODE
Work Item
BCIA0030E
BCIA0031E
WORK ITEM CONDITION USAGE
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE

FUEL PUMP WILL STOP BY TOUCHING “START” DUR-
ING IDLING.
CRANK A FEW TIMES AFTER ENGINE STALLS.When releasing fuel pressure
from fuel line
IDLE AIR VOL LEARN

THE IDLE AIR VOLUME THAT KEEPS THE ENGINE
WITHIN THE SPECIFIED RANGE IS MEMORIZED IN
ECM.When learning the idle air volume
SELF-LEARNING CONT

THE COEFFICIENT OF SELF-LEARNING CONTROL
MIXTURE RATIO RETURNS TO THE ORIGINAL COEF-
FICIENT.When clearing the coefficient of
self-learning control value
EVAP SYSTEM CLOSE CLOSE THE EVAP CANISTER VENT CONTROL VALVE IN
ORDER TO MAKE EVAP SYSTEM CLOSE UNDER THE
FOLLOWING CONDITIONS.

IGN SW ON

ENGINE NOT RUNNING

AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS ABOVE 0°C (32°F).

NO VACUUM AND NO HIGH PRESSURE IN EVAP SYS-
TEM

FUEL TANK TEMP. IS MORE THAN 0°C (32°F).

WITHIN 10 MINUTES AFTER STARTING “EVAP SYS-
TEM CLOSE”

WHEN TRYING TO EXECUTE “EVAP SYSTEM CLOSE”
UNDER THE CONDITION EXCEPT ABOVE, CONSULT-
II WILL DISCONTINUE IT AND DISPLAY APPROPRI-
ATE INSTRUCTION.
NOTE:
WHEN STARTING ENGINE, CONSULT-II MAY DISPLAY
“BATTERY VOLTAGE IS LOW. CHARGE BATTERY”,
EVEN IN USING CHARGED BATTERY.When detecting EVAP vapor leak
point of EVAP system
TARGET IDLE RPM ADJ*

IDLE CONDITION When setting target idle speed
TARGET IGN TIM ADJ*

IDLE CONDITION When adjusting target ignition tim-
ing

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[ON/OFF]××
Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from the park/
neutral position (PNP) switch signal.
PW/ST SIGNAL
[ON/OFF]××

[ON/OFF] condition of the power steering sys-
tem (determined by the signal voltage of the
power steering pressure sensor signal) is indi-
cated.
LOAD SIGNAL
[ON/OFF]××

Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from the electri-
cal load signal.
ON: Rear window defogger switch is ON and/
or lighting switch is in 2nd position.
OFF: Both rear window defogger switch and
lighting switch are OFF.
IGNITION SW
[ON/OFF]

Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from ignition
switch signal.
HEATER FAN SW
[ON/OFF]

Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from the heater
fan switch signal.
BRAKE SW
[ON/OFF]

Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from the stop
lamp switch signal.
INJ PULSE-B1
[msec]×

Indicates the actual fuel injection pulse width
compensated by ECM according to the input
signals.
When the engine is stopped, a certain
computed value is indicated.
INJ PULSE-B2
[msec]
IGN TIMING
[BTDC]×

Indicates the ignition timing computed by ECM
according to the input signals.
When the engine is stopped, a certain
value is indicated.
CAL/LD VALUE [%]

“Calculated load value” indicates the value of
the current air flow divided by peak air flow.
MASS AIRFLOW
[g·m/s]

Indicates the mass air flow computed by ECM
according to the signal voltage of the mass air
flow sensor.
PURG VOL C/V
[%]

Indicates the EVAP canister purge volume
control solenoid valve control value computed
by the ECM according to the input signals.

The opening becomes larger as the value
increases.
AIR COND RLY
[ON/OFF]×

The air conditioner relay control condition
(determined by ECM according to the input
signals) is indicated.
FUEL PUMP RLY
[ON/OFF]×

Indicates the fuel pump relay control condition
determined by ECM according to the input sig-
nals.
VENT CONT/V
[ON/OFF]

The control condition of the EVAP canister
vent control valve (determined by ECM
according to the input signals) is indicated.
ON: Closed
OFF: Open
THRTL RELAY
[ON/OFF]

Indicates the throttle control motor relay con-
trol condition determined by the ECM accord-
ing to the input signals.
COOLING FAN
[HI/OFF]

The control condition of the cooling fan (deter-
mined by ECM according to the input signals)
is indicated.
ON: Operating
OFF: Stop Monitored item
[Unit]ECM
INPUT
SIG-
NALSMAIN
SIG-
NALSDescription Remarks

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ACTIVE TEST MODE
Test Item
*: Leaving cooling fan OFF with CONSULT-II while engine is running may cause the engine to overheat.
DTC & SRT CONFIRMATION MODE
SRT STATUS Mode
For details, refer to EC-55, "SYSTEM READINESS TEST (SRT) CODE" .
SRT Work Support Mode
This mode enables a technician to drive a vehicle to set the SRT while monitoring the SRT status.
TEST ITEM CONDITION JUDGEMENT CHECK ITEM (REMEDY)
FUEL INJEC-
TION

Engine: Return to the original
trouble condition

Change the amount of fuel injec-
tion using CONSULT-II.If trouble symptom disappears, see
CHECK ITEM.

Harness and connectors

Fuel injector

Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1
IGNITION TIM-
ING

Engine: Return to the original
trouble condition

Timing light: Set

Retard the ignition timing using
CONSULT-II.If trouble symptom disappears, see
CHECK ITEM.

Perform Idle Air Volume Learning.
POWER BAL-
ANCE

Engine: After warming up, idle
the engine.

A/C switch OFF

Shift lever N

Cut off each injector signal one at
a time using CONSULT-II.Engine runs rough or dies.

Harness and connectors

Compression

Fuel injector

Power transistor

Spark plug

Ignition coil
COOLING FAN*

Ignition switch: ON

Turn the cooling fan ON and OFF
using CONSULT-II.Cooling fan moves and stops.

Harness and connectors

Cooling fan motor

IPDM E/R
ENG COOLANT
TEMP

Engine: Return to the original
trouble condition

Change the engine coolant tem-
perature using CONSULT-II.If trouble symptom disappears, see
CHECK ITEM.

Harness and connectors

Engine coolant temperature sen-
sor

Fuel injector
FUEL PUMP
RELAY

Ignition switch: ON (Engine
stopped)

Turn the fuel pump relay ON and
OFF using CONSULT-II and lis-
ten to operating sound.Fuel pump relay makes the operat-
ing sound.
Harness and connectors

Fuel pump relay
PURG VOL
CONT/V

Engine: After warming up, run
engine at 1,500 rpm.

Change the EVAP canister purge
volume control solenoid valve
opening percent using CON-
SULT-II.Engine speed changes according to
the opening percent.
Harness and connectors

Solenoid valve
FUEL/T TEMP
SEN

Change the fuel tank temperature using CONSULT-II.
VENT CON-
TROL/V

Ignition switch: ON (Engine
stopped)

Turn solenoid valve ON and OFF
with the CONSULT-II and listen
to operating sound.Solenoid valve makes an operating
sound.
Harness and connectors

Solenoid valve

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Generic Scan Tool (GST) FunctionUBS00H06
DESCRIPTION
Generic Scan Tool (OBDII scan tool) complying with SAE J1978 has
8 different functions explained below.
ISO9141 is used as the protocol.
The name “GST” or “Generic Scan Tool” is used in this service man-
ual.
FUNCTION
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
SEF 1 39 P
Diagnostic test mode Function
MODE 1 READINESS TESTSThis mode gains access to current emission-related data values, including analog inputs
and outputs, digital inputs and outputs, and system status information.
MODE 2 (FREEZE DATA)This mode gains access to emission-related data value which were stored by ECM during
the freeze frame. For details, refer to EC-54, "
FREEZE FRAME DATA AND 1ST TRIP
FREEZE FRAME DATA" .
MODE 3 DTCsThis mode gains access to emission-related power train trouble codes which were stored
by ECM.
MODE 4 CLEAR DIAG INFOThis mode can clear all emission-related diagnostic information. This includes:

Clear number of diagnostic trouble codes (MODE 1)

Clear diagnostic trouble codes (MODE 3)

Clear trouble code for freeze frame data (MODE 1)

Clear freeze frame data (MODE 2)

Reset status of system monitoring test (MODE 1)

Clear on board monitoring test results (MODE 6 and 7)
MODE 6 (ON BOARD TESTS)This mode accesses the results of on board diagnostic monitoring tests of specific com-
ponents/systems that are not continuously monitored.
MODE 7 (ON BOARD TESTS)This mode enables the off board test drive to obtain test results for emission-related pow-
ertrain components/systems that are continuously monitored during normal driving condi-
tions.
MODE 8 —This mode can close EVAP system in ignition switch ON position (Engine stopped). When
this mode is performed, the following parts can be opened or closed.

EVAP canister vent control valve open
In the following conditions, this mode cannot function.

Low ambient temperature

Low battery voltage

Engine running

Ignition switch OFF

Low fuel temperature

Too much pressure is applied to EVAP system
MODE 9 (CALIBRATION ID)This mode enables the off-board test device to request specific vehicle information such
as Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and Calibration IDs.

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2. Connect GST to data link connector, which is located under LH
dash panel near the center console.
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Enter the program according to instruction on the screen or in
the operation manual.
(*: Regarding GST screens in this section, sample screens are
shown.)
5. Perform each diagnostic mode according to each service proce-
dure.
For further information, see the GST Operation Manual of
the tool maker.
BBIA0369E
SEF 3 98 S
SEF 4 16 S