2005 INFINITI QX4 ignition

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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4. CHECK 4WD SHIFT SWITCH
1. Turn ignition switch “OFF”. (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
2. Disconnect 4WD shift switch harness connector.
3. Operate 4WD shift switch and check continuity between 4WD
shift switch terminals.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Replace 4WD shift switch.
5. CHECK TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT
Check transfer control unit input/output signal. Refer to TF-54, "
TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT TERMINALS
AND REFERENCE VALUE" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG >> Check transfer control unit pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.
If any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts.
6. CHECK DTC
Perform the self-diagnosis, after driving a vehicle for a while.
OK or NG
OK >> Inspection End.
NG >> Replace transfer control unit. Refer to TF-132, "
Removal and Installation" .
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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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

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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
1. CHECK WAIT DETECTION 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 “WAIT DETCT SW”.
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 WAIT DETECTION SWITCH
1. Turn ignition switch “OFF”. (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
2. Disconnect transfer control unit harness connector and the wait detection switch harness connector.
3. Check continuity between transfer control unit harness connec-
tor E143 terminal 43 (G/Y) and wait detection switch harness
connector F59 terminal 10 (G/Y).
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 operat-
ing.)OFF → ON
4WD shift switch: 4LO to 4H
(While actuator motor is operat-
ing.)ON → OFF
4WD shift switch: 4LO ON
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ConnectorTe r m i n a l
(Wire
color)ConditionVoltage
(Approx.)
E14343 (G/Y)
- 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 actua-
tor 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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3. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch “OFF”. (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
2. Disconnect wait detection switch harness connector.
3. Check continuity between wait detection switch harness con-
nector F59 terminal 11 (B) and ground.
Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power
in harness or connectors.
4. CHECK WAIT DETECTION SWITCH
1. Turn ignition switch “OFF”. (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
2. Disconnect wait detection switch harness connector.
3. Remove wait detection switch. Refer to TF-22, "
Location of Electrical Parts" .
4. Push and release wait detection switch and check continuity
between wait detection switch terminals 10 and 11.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Replace wait detection switch. Refer to TF-22, "
Loca-
tion of Electrical Parts" .
5. CHECK TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT
Check transfer control unit input/output signal. Refer to TF-54, "
TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT TERMINALS
AND REFERENCE VALUE" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG >> Check transfer control unit pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.
If any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts.
6. CHECK DTC
Perform the self-diagnosis, after driving a vehicle for a while.
OK or NG
OK >> Inspection End.
NG >> Replace transfer control unit. Refer to TF-132, "
Removal and Installation" . Continuity should exist.
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Terminal Condition Continuity
10 - 11Push wait detection switch Yes
Release wait detection switch No
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COMPONENT INSPECTION
1. Turn ignition switch “OFF”. (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
2. Disconnect wait detection switch harness connector.
3. Remove wait detection switch. Refer to TF-22, "
Location of Electrical Parts" .
4. Push and release wait detection switch and check continuity
between wait detection switch terminals 10 and 11.
5. If NG, replace the wait detection switch. Refer to TF-22, "
Loca-
tion of Electrical Parts" .
PNP Switch Signal (TCM)EDS002IB
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
1. CHECK DTC WITH TCM
Perform self-diagnosis with TCM. Refer to TF-50, "
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE (WITH CONSULT-II)" .
Is any malfunction detected by self-diagnosis?
YES >> Check the malfunctioning system.
NO >> GO TO 2.
2. CHECK TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT
Check transfer control unit input/output signal. Refer to TF-36, "
Transfer Control Unit Input/Output Signal Ref-
erence Values" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Check transfer control unit pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.
If any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts.
3. CHECK DTC
Perform the self-diagnosis, after driving a vehicle for a while.
OK or NG
OK >> Inspection End.
NG >> Perform self-diagnosis with TCM again. Refer to TF-50, "
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
(WITH CONSULT-II)" .
Terminal Condition Continuity
10 - 11Push wait detection switch Yes
Release wait detection switch No
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OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 7.
NG >> GO TO 2.
2. CHECK ACTUATOR MOTOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch “OFF”. (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
2. Remove transfer shift high relay and transfer shift low relay.
3. Check voltage between transfer shift high relay harness connec-
tor E46 terminal 5 (R), transfer shift low relay harness connector
E47 terminal 5 (R) and ground.
4. Turn ignition switch “ON”. (Do not start engine.)
5. Check voltage between transfer shift high relay harness connec-
tor E46 terminal 5 (R), transfer shift low relay harness connector
E47 terminal 5 (R) and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Check the following. If any items are damaged, repair or
replace damaged parts.

20A fuse [No. 57, located in the fuse block (J/B)]. Refer to PG-4, "POWER SUPPLY ROUTING
CIRCUIT" .

Harness for short or open between battery, transfer shift high relay harness connector terminal
5 and transfer shift low relay harness connector terminal 5.
E14333 (R/L) -
Ground

Vehicle stopped

Engine running

A/T selector lever
“N” position

Brake pedal
depressed4WD shift switch: 4H
to 4LO (“Wait” function
is operating.)Battery
voltage
Except the above 0V
42 (P/G)
- Ground

Vehicle stopped

Engine running

A/T selector lever
“N” position

Brake pedal
depressed4WD shift switch: 4LO
to 4H (“Wait” function
is operating.)Battery
voltage
Except the above 0V ConnectorTe r m i n a l
(Wire
color)ConditionVoltage
(Approx.)
Connector Terminal (Wire color) Voltage (Approx.)
E46 5 (R) - Ground
Battery voltage
E47 5 (R) - Ground
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Connector Terminal (Wire color) Voltage (Approx.)
E46 5 (R) - Ground
Battery voltage
E47 5 (R) - Ground
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