2005 INFINITI QX4 engine

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYSTEM
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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
1. CHECK POWER SUPPLY
1. Turn ignition switch “OFF”. (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
2. Connect transfer control unit harness connector.
3. Check voltage between transfer control unit harness connector
terminals and ground.
4. Turn ignition switch “ON”. (Do not start engine.)
5. Check voltage between transfer control unit harness connector
terminals and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Check the following. If any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts.

10A fuses No. 26 located in fuse and fusible link box and No. 59 located in the fuse and relay
box. Refer to PG-4, "
POWER SUPPLY ROUTING CIRCUIT" .

20A fuse No. 53 located in the IPDM E/R. Refer to PG-4, "POWER SUPPLY ROUTING CIR-
CUIT" .

Harness for short or open between battery and transfer control unit harness connector termi-
nals 47.

Harness for short or open between battery and transfer control unit harness connector terminal
29.

Harness for short or open between battery and transfer shut off relay harness connector E69
terminal 1 (G), and 3 (G).

Harness for short or open between transfer shut off relay harness connector E69 terminal 2
(SB) and transfer control unit harness connector terminal 30.

Harness for short or open between transfer shut off relay harness connector E69 terminal 5 (Y/
R) and transfer control unit harness connector terminals 16 (Y/R) and 22 (Y/R).

Battery and ignition switch. Refer to PG-4, "POWER SUPPLY ROUTING CIRCUIT" .

Transfer shut off relay. Refer to TF-57, "COMPONENT INSPECTION" .
Connector Terminal (Wire color) Voltage (Approx.)
E14216 (Y/R) - Ground
0V 22 (Y/R) - Ground
E14329 (L/W) - Ground
30 (SB) - Ground
Battery voltage
47 (W) - Ground
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Connector Terminal (Wire color) Voltage (Approx.)
E14216 (Y/R) - Ground
Battery voltage 22 (Y/R) - Ground
E14329 (L/W) - Ground
30 (SB) - Ground 0V
47 (W) - Ground Battery voltage
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYSTEM
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COMPONENT INSPECTION
1. Turn ignition switch “OFF”. (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
2. Remove transfer shut off relay. Refer to TF-22, "
Location of Electrical Parts" .
3. Apply 12V direct current between transfer shut off relay termi-
nals 1 and 2.
4. Check continuity between relay terminals 3 and 5.
5. If NG, replace the transfer shut off relay. Refer to TF-22, "
Loca-
tion of Electrical Parts" .
Transfer Control UnitEDS002I5
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
1. INSPECTION START
Do you have CONSULT-II?
YES or NO
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> GO TO 3.
2. PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS (WITH CONSULT-II)
With CONSULT-II
1. Turn ignition switch “ON”. (Do not start engine.)
2. Select “SELF-DIAG RESULTS” mode for “ALL MODE AWD/4WD” with CONSULT-II.
3. Touch “ERASE”.
4. Turn ignition switch “OFF” and wait at least 10 seconds.
5. Perform the self-diagnosis again.
Is the
“CONTROL UNIT 1 [P1802]”, “CONTROL UNIT 2 [P1803]”, “CONTROL UNIT 3 [P1804]” or “CONTROL
UNIT 4 [P1809]” displayed?
YES >> Replace transfer control unit. Refer to TF-132, "Removal and Installation" .
NO >> Inspection End.
3. PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS (WITHOUT CONSULT-II)
Without CONSULT-II
1. Perform the self-diagnosis and then erase self-diagnostic results. Refer to TF-50, "
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC
PROCEDURE (WITHOUT CONSULT-II)" and TF-53, "ERASE SELF-DIAGNOSIS" .
2. Perform the self-diagnosis again.
Do the self-diagnostic results indicate AD converter?
YES >> Replace transfer control unit. Refer to TF-132, "Removal and Installation" .
NO >> Inspection End.
Condition Continuity
12V direct current supply between terminals 1 and 2 Yes
OFF No
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYSTEM
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Neutral-4LO SwitchEDS002I8
CONSULT-II REFERENCE VALUE IN DATA MONITOR MODE
Data are reference value.
TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT TERMINALS AND REFERENCE VALUE
Data are reference value and are measured between each terminal and ground.
CAUTION:
When using a circuit tester to measure voltage for inspection, be sure not to extend forcibly any connector terminals.Monitored item Content Condition Display value
N POSI SW TF [ON/
OFF]Condition of neutral-4LO
switch

Vehicle stopped

Engine running

A/T selector lever “N”
position

Brake pedal depressed4WD shift switch: 2WD,
AUTO or 4HOFF
4WD shift switch: 4H to
4LO (While actuator
motor is operating.)OFF → ON
4WD shift switch: 4LO to
4H (While actuator motor
is operating.)ON → OFF
4WD shift switch: 4LO ON
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colorItem Condition Data (Approx.)
25 V Neutral-4LO switch

Vehicle stopped

Engine running

A/T selector
lever “N” position

Brake pedal
depressed4WD shift switch: 2WD, AUTO or 4H Battery voltage
4WD shift switch: 4H to 4LO (While actua-
tor motor is operating.)Battery volt-
age → 0V
4WD shift switch: 4LO to 4H (While actua-
tor motor is operating.)0V → Battery
voltage
4WD shift switch: 4LO 0V

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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
1. CHECK 4LO POSITION SWITCH SIGNAL
With CONSULT-II
1. Start engine.
2. Select “DATA MONITOR” mode for “ALL MODE AWD/4WD” with CONSULT-II.
3. Read out the value of “N POSI SW TF”.
Without CONSULT-II
1. Start engine.
2. Check voltage between transfer control unit harness connector
terminal and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> GO TO 2.
2. CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT AND NEUTRAL-4LO SWITCH
1. Turn ignition switch “OFF”. (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
2. Disconnect transfer control unit harness connector and the neutral-4LO switch harness connector.
3. Check continuity between transfer control unit harness connec-
tor E143 terminal 25 (V) and neutral-4LO switch harness con-
nector F60 terminal 13 (V).
Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
Condition Display value

Vehicle stopped

Engine running

A/T selector lever “N” position

Brake pedal depressed4WD shift switch: 2WD,
AUTO or 4HOFF
4WD shift switch: 4H to
4LO (While actuator
motor is operating.)OFF → ON
4WD shift switch: 4LO to
4H (While actuator motor
is operating.)ON → OFF
4WD shift switch: 4LO ON
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ConnectorTe r m i n a l
(Wire
color)ConditionVoltage
(Approx.)
E143 25 (V) -
Ground

Vehicle stopped

Engine running

A/T selector lever
“N” position

Brake pedal
depressed4WD shift switch:
2WD, AUTO or 4HBattery
voltage
4WD shift switch: 4H
to 4LO (While actuator
motor is operating.)Battery
voltage
→ 0V
4WD shift switch: 4LO
to 4H (While actuator
motor is operating.)0V →
Battery
voltage
4WD shift switch: 4LO 0V
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Continuity should exist.
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COMPONENT INSPECTION
1. Turn ignition switch “OFF”. (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
2. Disconnect neutral-4LO switch harness connector.
3. Remove neutral-4LO switch. Refer to TF-22, "
Location of Electrical Parts" .
4. Push and release neutral-4LO switch and check continuity
between neutral-4LO switch terminals 12 and 13.
5. If NG, replace the neutral-4LO switch. Refer to TF-22, "
Location
of Electrical Parts" .
4WD Shift SwitchEDS0 02 I9
CONSULT-II REFERENCE VALUE IN DATA MONITOR MODE
Data are reference value.
TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT TERMINALS AND REFERENCE VALUE
Data are reference value and are measured between each terminal and ground.
CAUTION:
When using a circuit tester to measure voltage for inspection, be sure not to extend forcibly any connector terminals.Terminal Condition Continuity
12 - 13Push neutral-4LO switch Yes
Release neutral-4LO switch No
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Monitored item [Unit] Content Condition Display value
2WD SWITCH [ON/
OFF]Input condition from 4WD
shift switch4WD shift switch: 2WD ON
4WD shift switch: AUTO, 4H or 4LO OFF
AUTO SWITCH [ON/
OFF]Input condition from 4WD
shift switch4WD shift switch: AUTO ON
4WD shift switch: 2WD, 4H or 4LO OFF
LOCK SWITCH [ON/
OFF]Input condition from 4WD
shift switch4WD shift switch: 4H ON
4WD shift switch: 2WD, AUTO or 4LO OFF
4L SWITCH [ON/OFF]Input condition from 4WD
shift switch4WD shift switch: 4LO ON
4WD shift switch: 2WD, AUTO or 4H OFF
4WD MODE [AUTO/
LOCK/2WD/4L]Control status of 4WD
(Output condition of 4WD
shift indicator lamp and
4LO indicator lamp)

Vehicle stopped

Engine running

A/T selector lever “N”
position

Brake pedal depressed4WD shift switch: 2WD 2WD
4WD shift switch: AUTO AUTO
4WD shift switch: 4H LOCK
4WD shift switch: 4LO 4L
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colorItem Condition Data (Approx.)
9G/W4WD shift switch
(2WD)Ignition switch: ON4WD shift switch: 2WD Battery voltage
4WD shift switch: AUTO, 4H or 4LO 0V
18 O4WD shift switch
(4H)Ignition switch: ON4WD shift switch: 4H Battery voltage
4WD shift switch: 2WD, AUTO or 4LO 0V
23 R4WD shift switch
(4LO)Ignition switch: ON4WD shift switch: 4LO Battery voltage
4WD shift switch: 2WD, AUTO or 4H 0V
24 LG/R4WD shift switch
(AUTO)Ignition switch: ON4WD shift switch: AUTO Battery voltage
4WD shift switch: 2WD, 4H or 4LO 0V

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYSTEM
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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
1. CHECK 4WD SHIFT SWITCH SIGNAL
With CONSULT-II
1. Turn ignition switch “ON”. (Do not start engine.)
2. Select “DATA MONITOR” mode for “ALL MODE AWD/4WD” with CONSULT-II.
3. Read out ON/OFF switching action of the “2WD SWITCH”,
“AUTO SWITCH”, “LOCK SWITCH”, “4L SWITCH” with operat-
ing 4WD shift switch.
Without CONSULT-II
1. Turn ignition switch “ON”. (Do not start engine.)
2. Check voltage between transfer control unit harness connector
terminals and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> GO TO 2.
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ConnectorTe r m i n a l
(Wire color)ConditionVoltage
(Approx.)
E1429 (G/W) -
ground4WD shift switch: 2WD Battery voltage
4WD shift switch: AUTO, 4H or 4LO 0V
18 (O) -
ground4WD shift switch: 4H Battery voltage
4WD shift switch: 2WD, AUTO or
4LO 0V
23 (R) -
ground4WD shift switch: 4LO Battery voltage
4WD shift switch: 2WD, AUTO or
4H 0V
24 (LG/R) -
ground4WD shift switch: AUTO Battery voltage
4WD shift switch: 2WD, 4H or 4LO 0V
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2. CHECK 4WD SHIFT SWITCH POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch “OFF”. (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
2. Disconnect 4WD shift switch harness connector.
3. Check voltage between 4WD shift switch harness connector ter-
minal 1 and ground.
4. Turn ignition switch “ON”. (Do not start engine.)
5. Check voltage between 4WD shift switch harness connector ter-
minal 1 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Go to TF-54, "
Power Supply Circuit For Transfer Control
Unit" .
3. CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN 4WD SHIFT SWITCH AND TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT
1. Turn ignition switch “OFF”. (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
2. Disconnect transfer control unit harness connector and the 4WD shift switch harness connector.
3. Check continuity between the following terminals.
–Transfer control unit harness connector E142 terminal 9 (G/W)
and 4WD shift switch harness connector M141 terminal 2 (G/W).
–Transfer control unit harness connector E142 terminal 18 (O)
and 4WD shift switch harness connector M141 terminal 5 (O).
–Transfer control unit harness connector E142 terminal 23 (R)
and 4WD shift switch harness connector M141 terminal 6 (R).
–Transfer control unit harness connector E142 terminal 24 (LG/R)
and 4WD shift switch harness connector M141 terminal 3 (LG/
R).
Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Check the following. If any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts.

Harness for short or open between battery and transfer shut off relay harness connector E69
terminal 3 (G).

Power supply circuit for transfer control unit. Refer to PG-4, "POWER SUPPLY ROUTING CIR-
CUIT" .
Connector Terminal (Wire color) Voltage (Approx.)
M141 1 (W/R) - Ground 0V
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Connector Terminal (Wire color) Voltage (Approx.)
M141 1 (W/R) - Ground Battery voltage
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Continuity should exist.
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COMPONENT INSPECTION
1. Turn ignition switch “OFF”. (Stay for at least 5 second.)
2. Disconnect 4WD shift switch harness connector.
3. Operate 4WD shift switch and check continuity between 4WD
shift switch terminals.
4. If NG, replace the 4WD shift switch.
Wait Detection SwitchEDS002IA
CONSULT-II REFERENCE VALUE IN DATA MONITOR MODE
Data are reference value.
TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT TERMINALS AND REFERENCE VALUE
Data are reference value and are measured between each terminal and ground.
CAUTION:
When using a circuit tester to measure voltage for inspection, be sure not to extend forcibly any connector terminals.Connector Terminal Condition Continuity
M1411 - 24WD shift switch: 2WD Yes
4WD shift switch: AUTO, 4H and
4LONo
1 - 34WD shift switch: AUTO Yes
4WD shift switch: 2WD, 4H and
4LONo
1 - 44WD shift switch: 2WD No
4WD shift switch: AUTO, 4H and
4LOYe s
1 - 54WD shift switch: 4H Yes
4WD shift switch: 2WD, AUTO,
and 4LONo
1 - 64WD shift switch: 4LO Yes
4WD shift switch: 2WD, AUTO
and 4HNo
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Monitored item Content Condition Display value
WAIT DETCT SW [ON/
OFF]Condition of wait detection
switch

Vehicle stopped

Engine running

A/T selector lever “N”
position

Brake pedal depressed4WD shift switch: 2WD,
AUTO or 4HOFF
4WD shift switch: 4H to
4LO (While actuator
motor is operating.)OFF → ON
4WD shift switch: 4LO to
4H (While actuator motor
is operating.)ON → OFF
4WD shift switch: 4LO ON
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colorItem Condition Data (Approx.)
43 G/Y Wait detection switch

Vehicle stopped

Engine running

A/T selector
lever “N” position

Brake pedal
depressed4WD shift switch: 2WD, AUTO or 4H Battery voltage
4WD shift switch: 4H to 4LO (While actua-
tor motor is operating.)Battery volt-
age → 0V
4WD shift switch: 4LO to 4H (While actua-
tor motor is operating.)0V → Battery
voltage
4WD shift switch: 4LO 0V