2004 INFINITI QX56 headlamp

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Headlamp HI Does Not Illuminate (Both Sides)EKS007A0
1. CHECK COMBINATION SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL
Select “BCM” on CONSULT-II. With “HEAD LAMP” data monitor,
make sure “HI BEAM SW” turns ON-OFF linked with operation of
lighting switch.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Check lighting switch. Refer to LT-100, "
Combination
Switch Inspection" .
2. HEADLAMP ACTIVE TEST
1. Select “IPDM E/R” on CONSULT-II, and select “ACTIVE TEST”
on “SELECT DIAG MODE” screen.
2. Select “EXTERNAL LAMPS” on “SELECT TEST ITEM” screen.
3. Touch “HI” on "ACTIVE TEST" screen.
4. Make sure headlamp high beam operates.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> GO TO 4.
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” and “HL HI REQ” turns ON when light-
ing switch is in HIGH 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" .
Test item CONSULT-II screen display Description
Headlamp relay (HI, LO) out-
put
EXTERNAL LAMPSAllows headlamp relay (HI, LO) to operate by switching operation
(OFF, HI, LO) at your option (Headlamp high beam repeats ON-OFF
every 1 second).
Front fog lamp relay (FOG)
outputAllows fog lamp relay (FOG) to operate by switching operation ON-
OFF at your option.
Tail lamp relay outputAllows tail lamp relay to operate by switching operation ON-OFF at
your option.
When lighting switch is in
HIGH position: HI BEAM SW ON
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Headlamp high beam should operate.
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When lighting switch is in
HIGH position: HL LO REQ ON
: HL HI REQ ON
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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 “HI” on "ACTIVE TEST" screen.
7. When headlamp high 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 56 (L/W) and front combination lamp RH harness con-
nector E107 terminal 6 (L/W).
4. Check continuity between IPDM E/R harness connector E123
terminal 55 (G) and front combination lamp LH harness connec-
tor E11 terminal 6 (G).
OK or NG
OK >> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to PG-29, "Removal and Installation of IPDM E/R" .
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
6. CHECK HEADLAMP GROUND
1. Check continuity between front combination lamp RH harness
connector E107 terminal 2 (B) and ground.
2. Check continuity between front combination lamp LH harness
connector E11 terminal 2 (B) and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> Check front combination lamp connector for damage or
poor connection. Repair as necessary.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
Front combination lamp
(–) Voltage (+)
ConnectorTe r m i n a l
(wire color)
RH E107 6 (L/W)
Ground Battery voltage
LH E11 6 (G)
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56 (L/W) - 6 (L/W) : Continuity should exist.
55 (G) - 6 (G) : Continuity should exist.
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2 (B) - Ground : Continuity should exist.
2 (B) - Ground : Continuity should exist.
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Headlamp HI Does Not Illuminate (One Side)EKS007A1
1. BULB INSPECTION
Inspect inoperative headlamp bulb.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Replace headlamp bulb. Refer to LT- 3 2 , "
HEADLAMP (INNER SIDE), FOR HIGH BEAM" .
2. CHECK POWER TO HEADLAMP
1. Disconnect inoperative headlamp connector.
2. Turn the high beam headlamps ON.
3. Check voltage between inoperative headlamp terminal and
ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> GO TO 4.
3. CHECK HEADLAMP GROUND
1. Turn the high beam headlamps OFF.
2. Check continuity between inoperative headlamp connector and
ground.
OK or NG
OK >> Check headlamp connector for damage or poor connec-
tion. Repair as necessary.
NG >> Repair open circuit in harness between inoperative headlamp and ground.
Front combination lamp
(–)Vo l ta g e
(Approx.) (+)
ConnectorTe r m i n a l
(wire color)
RH E107 6 (L/W)
Ground Battery voltage
LH E11 6 (G)
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Front combination lamp
Continuity
ConnectorTe r m i n a l
(wire color)
RH E107
2 (B) Ground Yes
LH E11
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LT-26
HEADLAMP (FOR USA)
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4. INSPECTION BETWEEN IPDM E/R AND HEADLAMPS
1. Disconnect IPDM E/R connector and inoperative headlamp 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.
High Beam Indicator Lamp Does Not IlluminateEKS007A2
1. BULB INSPECTION
Inspect CAN communication system. Refer to LAN-5, "
CAN COMMUNICATION" .
OK or NG
OK >> Replace combination meter. Refer to IP-13, "Combination Meter" .
NG >> Repair as necessary.
Headlamp LO Does Not Illuminate (Both Sides)EKS007A3
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 >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Check lighting switch. Refer to LT-100, "
Combination
Switch Inspection" .
2. HEADLAMP ACTIVE TEST
1. Select “IPDM E/R” on CONSULT-II, and select “ACTIVE TEST”
on “SELECT DIAG MODE” screen.
2. Select “EXTERNAL LAMPS” on “SELECT TEST ITEM” screen.
3. Touch “LO” on "ACTIVE TEST" screen.
4. Make sure headlamp low beam operates.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> GO TO 4.
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)
E12356 (L/W) RH E107 6 (L/W)
Ye s
55 (G) LH E11 6 (G)
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When lighting switch is in
2ND position: HEAD LAMP SW 1 ON
: HEAD LAMP SW 2 ON
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Headlamp low beam should operate.
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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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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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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)
Ye s
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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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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