2004 INFINITI QX56 4WD

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ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
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Repeats flickering every
0.25 sec.
Power supply failure of memory back-up.

Battery is disconnected for a long time.

Battery performance is poor.Refer to TF-76, "
Diagnostic Proce-
dure" .
No flickering PNP switch or 4WD shift switch circuit is shorted or open.Refer to AT- 1 0 9 , "
DTC P0705 PARK/
NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH" or
TF-62, "
Diagnostic Procedure" . Flickering pattern or flick-
ering conditionMalfunction Check items

ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
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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

TF-32
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
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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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Note 1: When a malfunction occurs, it is only displayed and not stored in the memory.
Note 2: When the wait detection switch has been properly fixed, malfunction information is erased from the memory.
Note 3: If 4WD shift switch is left between 4H and 4LO for a while, this indication may be displayed.
(*1): If the malfunction is detected only while driving in reverse, check the continuity of “R” position on A/T PNP switch. When there is
nothing wrong with the electrical system, check the hydraulic system.
(*2): If a revolution sensor malfunction is detected at the same time, check the revolution sensor circuit first.
Note 4: When this malfunction is detected with the ABS warning lamp off, first check for disconnection or shorting in the harness
between the transfer control unit and the ABS control unit.
Note 5: When several systems including CAN communication system indicate malfunctions, perform diagnosis of the CAN communica-
tion first.Shift actuator abnormal
(SHIFT ACT)Transfer control device actuator motor is malfunctioning.
(Malfunctions 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 Pro-
cedure" .
Shift actuator position switch
abnormal
(SHIFT ACT P/S)Transfer control device actuator motor arm position sens-
ing switch is malfunctioning.Refer to TF-80, "
Diagnostic Proce-
dure" or TF-82, "Diagnostic Pro-
cedure" .
Shift actuator circuit abnormal
(SHIFT ACT CIR)Transfer control device actuator circuit is shorted or open.
(Malfunctions 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"TF-82, "Diagnostic
Procedure" .
Memory power supply stop

Due to removal of battery which cuts off power supply to
transfer control unit, self-diagnosis memory function is
suspended.Refer to TF-76, "Diagnostic Proce-
dure" .
Transfer control unit (RAM)
[CONTROL UNIT (RAM)]

Malfunction is detected in the memory (RAM) system of
transfer control unit.—
Transfer control unit (ROM)
[CONTROL UNIT (ROM)]

Malfunction is detected in the memory (ROM) system of
transfer control unit.—
Transfer control unit (EEPROM)
[CONTROL UNIT (EEPROM)]

Malfunction is detected in the memory (EEPROM) sys-
tem of transfer control unit.—
Longitudinal G-sensor Displayed, but do not use. —
ABS VHL SPD SEN

ABS vehicle speed sensor signal is not input due to an
open circuit.

An unexpected signal is input when vehicle is being
driven.Refer to ABS vehicle speed sensor
diagnosis.
STEERING ANGLE SENSOR Displayed, but do not use. —
VDC OPER SIGIf VDC operation signal is being input because of VDC
malfunction or communication error within the vehicle.Refer to BRC-40, "
ABS/TCS/VDC
Control Unit Inspection" .
TCS OPER SIGIf TCS operation signal is being input because of TCS mal-
function or communication error within the vehicle.Refer to BRC-40, "
ABS/TCS/VDC
Control Unit Inspection" .
CAN COMM (Note 5) Malfunction is detected in CAN communication.Refer to LAN-5, "
CAN COMMUNI-
CATION" .
A/T POSITION SIGNALWhen AT PNP switch circuit is malfunction or communica-
tion error between the vehiclesRefer to AT-109, "
DTC P0705
PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION
SWITCH" . Detected items
(Screen terms for CONSULT-II,
“SELF-DIAG RESULT” mode)Malfunction is detected when... Check items

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ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
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DATA MONITOR
CONSULT-II Setting Procedure
1. Turn ignition switch to “OFF” position.
CAUTION:
If CONSULT-II is used with no connection of CONSULT-II CON-
VERTER, 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. Turn ignition switch to ON position.
4. Touch “START (NISSAN BASED VHCL)”.
5. Touch “ALL MODE AWD/4WD”.
If "ALL MODE AWD/4WD" is not indicated, refer to GI-39,
"CONSULT-II Data Link Connector (DLC) Circuit" .
6. Touch “DATA MONITOR”.
BBIA0369E
BCIA0029E
BCIA0030E
BCIA0031E

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7. Touch “ECU INPUT SIGNALS” or “MAIN SIGNALS”.
8. Select “Numerical Display”, “Bar Chart Display” or “Line Graph
Display”.
9. Touch “SETTING” to set record conditions.
10. Touch “AUTO TRIG” or “MANU TRIG”.
11. Return to “SELECT MONITOR ITEM” on “DATA MONITOR”
screen and touch “START”.
12. Monitored data are displayed.
DATA MONITOR ITEMS
: Standard : Option
WDIA0084E
SAT9 7 3J
SMT963D
Item [Unit]Monitor item
Remarks ECU
INPUT
SIGNALSMAIN
SIGNALSSELEC-
TION
FROM
MENU
VHCL/SEN-FR [km/h], [MPH]Indicates average vehicle speed of ABS
front left/right wheel.
VHCL/SEN-RR [km/h], [MPH]Indicates average vehicle speed of ABS
rear left/right wheel.
Engine speed [rpm]—
Throttle position sensor—
Transfer fluid temperature sensor
[V]—
Battery voltage [V]—
2WD switch [ON-OFF] 2WD switch of 4WD shift switch
AUTO switch [ON-OFF] AUTO switch of 4WD shift switch
Lock switch [ON-OFF] 4H switch of 4WD shift switch
4L switch [ON-OFF] 4LO switch of 4WD shift switch

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N position switch TF [ON-OFF] N position switch of transfer
Line pressure switch [ON-OFF] Line pressure switch
Clutch pressure switch [ON-OFF] Clutch pressure switch
ATP switch [ON-OFF]—
N position switch AT [ON-OFF] “N” position on A/T PNP switch
R position switch AT [ON-OFF] “R” position on A/T PNP switch
P position switch AT [ON-OFF] “P” position on A/T PNP switch
ABS operation switch [ON-OFF] ABS operation switch
Wait detection switch [ON-OFF] —
Throttle positionThrottle opening recognized by transfer
control unit
4WD-mode4WD-mode recognized by transfer control
unit (2WD, AUTO, 4H & 4LO)
Vehicle speed comp [km/h (MPH)]Vehicle speed recognized by transfer con-
trol unit
*Control torque [N·m (kg-m, ft.-lb.)]Calculated torque recognized by transfer
control unit
Duty solenoid valve [%]
(Transfer 4WD solenoid valve)—
2-4WD shift solenoid valve [ON-
OFF]
Control signal outputs of transfer control
unit Transfer motor relay [ON-OFF]
Shift activating 1 [ON-OFF]
Shift activating 2 [ON-OFF]
2-4WD shift solenoid valve monitor
[ON-OFF]
Check signal (re-input signal) of transfer
control unit control signal output is dis-
played. If circuit is shorted or open, ON/OFF
state does not change. Transfer motor relay monitor [ON-
OFF]
Shift activating monitor 1 [ON-OFF]
Shift activating monitor 2 [ON-OFF]
4WD fail lamp [ON-OFF]Transfer control unit control signal output for
4WD warning lamp (left)
Shift position switch 1 [ON-OFF] —
Shift position switch 2 [ON-OFF] —
2WD indicator lamp [ON-OFF]Transfer control unit control signal output for
4WD shift indicator lamp (rear)
AUTO indicator lamp [ON-OFF]Transfer control unit control signal output for
4WD shift indicator lamp (front & rear)
LOCK indicator lamp [ON-OFF]Transfer control unit control signal output for
4WD shift indicator lamp (center)
4LO indicator lamp [ON-OFF]Transfer control unit control signal output for
4WD shift indicator lamp (right) Item [Unit]Monitor item
Remarks ECU
INPUT
SIGNALSMAIN
SIGNALSSELEC-
TION
FROM
MENU

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REFERENCE VALUE IN DATA MONITOR MODE
Indicated items
(Screen terms for CONSULT-II, “DATA
MONITOR” mode)Display Conditions
Throttle position sensor
(THRTL POS SEN) 0.0/8 - 8.0/8 Throttle valve fully closed to fully open
Transfer fluid temperature sensor
(FLUID TEMP SE)Approx. 1.5 - 0.5V Transfer fluid temperature approx. 20 - 80°C (68 - 176°F)
ABS operation switch
(ABS OPER SW)OFF ABS is not operating.
ON ABS is operating.
2WD position
(2WD SWITCH)ON 4WD shift switch is in “2WD”.
OFF Except the above condition
Lock position
(LOCK SWITCH)ON 4WD shift switch is in “4H”.
OFF Except the above condition
Neutral-4LO switch
(N POSI SW TF)
AT P s w i tc h
(ATP SWITCH)
Wait detection switch
(WAIT DETCT SW)4WD shift switch position2WD,
AUTO, 4H(N) 4LO
AT P s w i t c h O F F O N O F F
Neutral-4LO switch/Wait detec-
tion switch See Note.OFF ON
Note: When shifting into or out of “4LO” the switches turn ON when “Wait” function is oper-
ating and they turn OFF when “Wait” function is canceled.
Tran s fe r mo to r re lay
(MOTOR RELAY)
Transfer motor relay monitor
(MOTOR RELAY MON)Throttle valve4WD
shift
switchA/T selector
leverMotor relay/
Motor relay
monRemarks
Fully closed2WD — OFF —
AUTO,
4LOP, N O F F
ON for approx. 2 sec. after
shifting to “P” and “N”
Others ON
4HPOFF
ON for approx. 2 sec. after
shifting to “P”
Others ON
Line pressure switch
(LINE PRES SW)OFFThe vehicle has been left at room temperature for 5 min-
utes and more with ignition switch in “OFF” position.
ONIgnition switch in “ON”, and 4WD shift switch in “AUTO” or
“4H” and A/T selector lever in “D”.
Clutch pressure switch
(CL PRES SW)OFFIgnition switch in “ON”, and 4WD shift switch in “2WD”.
(“Wait” function is not operating.)
ONIgnition switch in “ON”, and 4WD shift switch in “AUTO” or
“4H” and A/T selector lever in “D”. (“Wait” function is not
operating.)
Vehicle speed
(VHCL/S COMP)0 km/h (0 MPH) — —
Control torque
(COMP CL TORQ)0 kg-m
4WD shift switch
(“Wait” function is not oper-
ating.)In “2WD” position
39 - 1,353 N·m
(4 - 138 kg-m, 29 - 998 ft.-lb.)In “AUTO” position
1,353 N·m
(138 kg-m, 998 ft.-lb.)In “4H” or “4LO” position
4WD solenoid
(DUTY SOLENOID)4% In “2WD” position
96 - 4% In “AUTO” position
4% In “4H” or “4LO” position