2005 INFINITI QX4 ignition

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3. CHECK ACTUATOR MOTOR GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch “OFF”. (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
2. Remove transfer shift high relay and transfer shift low relay. Refer to TF-22, "
Location of Electrical Parts" .
3. Check continuity between transfer shift high relay harness con-
nector E46 terminals 1 (B/W), 4 (B), transfer shift low relay har-
ness connector E47 terminal 1 (B/W), 4 (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 TRANSFER SHIFT RELAY
1. Turn ignition switch “OFF”.
2. Remove transfer shift high relay and transfer shift low relay. Refer to TF-22, "
Location of Electrical Parts" .
3. Apply 12V direct current between transfer shift relay terminals 1
and 2.
4. Check continuity between relay terminals 3 and 4, 3 and 5.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Replace the transfer shut off relay.Continuity should exist.
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Terminal Condition Continuity
3 - 412V direct current supply between terminals 1 and 2 No
OFF Yes
3 - 512V direct current supply between terminals 1 and 2 Yes
OFF No
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5. CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT AND TRANSFER SHIFT RELAY
1. Turn ignition switch “OFF”. (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
2. Disconnect transfer control unit harness connector and the transfer control device (actuator motor) har-
ness connector.
3. Remove transfer shift high relay and transfer shift low relay.
4. Check continuity between the following terminals.
–Transfer control unit harness connector E143 terminal 33 (R/L)
and transfer control device (actuator motor) harness connector
F58 terminal 21 (R/L).
–Transfer control unit harness connector E143 terminal 42 (P/G)
and transfer control device (actuator motor) harness connector
F58 terminal 24 (P/G).
–Transfer control unit harness connector E142 terminal 4 (Y/L)
and transfer shift high relay harness connector E46 terminal 2
(Y/L).
–Transfer control unit harness connector E142 terminal 13 (G/B)
and transfer shift low relay harness connector E47 terminal 2 (G/
B).
–Transfer control unit harness connector E143 terminal 33 (R/L)
and transfer shift high relay harness connector E46 terminal 3
(R/L).
–Transfer control unit harness connector E143 terminal 42 (P/G)
and transfer shift low relay harness connector E47 terminal 3 (P/
G).
Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
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Continuity should exist.
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COMPONENT INSPECTION
Transfer Shift Relay
1. Turn ignition switch “OFF”. (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
2. Remove transfer shift high relay and transfer shift low relay. Refer to TF-22, "
Location of Electrical Parts" .
3. Apply 12V direct current between transfer shift relay terminals 1
and 2.
4. Check continuity between relay terminals 3 and 4, 3 and 5.
5. If NG, replace transfer shift relay.
Transfer Control Device
1. Remove transfer control device. Refer to TF-138, "Removal and Installation" .
2. Check operation by applying battery voltage to transfer control
device (actuator motor) terminals 21 and 24.
CAUTION:

Do not operate actuator motor for more than 1 second.

Change the actuator motor position to “HIGH” when
installing.

Be careful not to overheat the harness.
3. Check continuity between transfer control device (actuator
motor) terminals 21 and 24.
4. If NG, replace transfer control device (actuator motor). Refer to
TF-138, "
Removal and Installation" .
Terminal Condition Continuity
3 - 412V direct current supply between terminals 1 and 2 No
OFF Yes
3 - 512V direct current supply between terminals 1 and 2 Yes
OFF No
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Terminal Actuator motor
21 (Battery voltage) - 24 (Ground) Clockwise rotate
24 (Battery voltage) - 21 (Ground) Counterclockwise rotate
21 - 24 : Approx. 0.2 Ω
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2. CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT AND ACTUATOR POSITION SWITCH
1. Turn ignition switch “OFF”. (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
2. Disconnect transfer control unit harness connector and the transfer control device (actuator position
switch) harness connector.
3. Check continuity between the following terminals.
–Transfer control unit harness connector E143 terminal 27 (W/L)
and transfer control device (actuator position switch) harness
connector F58 terminal 23 (W/L).
–Transfer control unit harness connector E143 terminal 44 (LG/B)
and transfer control device (actuator position switch) harness
connector F58 terminal 20 (LG/B).
Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
3. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch “OFF”. (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
2. Disconnect transfer control device (actuator position switch) harness connector.
3. Check continuity between transfer control device (actuator posi-
tion switch) harness connector F58 terminal 22 (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 ACTUATOR POSITION SWITCH
1. Remove transfer control device. Refer to TF-138, "
Removal and Installation" .
2. Check operation by applying battery voltage to transfer control
device (actuator motor) terminals 21 and 24.
CAUTION:

Do not operate actuator motor for more than 1 second.

Change the actuator motor position to “HIGH” when
installing.

Be careful not to overheat the harness.
OK or NG
YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> Replace transfer control device (actuator motor). Refer to TF-138, "
Removal and Installation" . Continuity should exist.
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Continuity should exist.
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Terminal Continuity Continuity
24 (Battery voltage) - 21
(Ground)20 - 22 Yes
22 - 23 No
21 (Battery voltage) - 24
(Ground)22 - 23 Yes
20 - 22 No
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Transfer Control DeviceEDS002IE
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 [Unit] Content Condition Display value
SHIFT AC MON1 [ON/
OFF]Check signal for transfer
control unit signal output

Vehicle stopped

Engine running

A/T selector lever “N”
position

Brake pedal depressed4WD shift switch: 4H to
4LO (“Wait” function is
operating.)ON
Except the above OFF
SHIFT AC MON2 [ON/
OFF]Check signal for transfer
control unit signal output

Vehicle stopped

Engine running

A/T selector lever “N”
position

Brake pedal depressed4WD shift switch: 4LO to
4H (“Wait” function is
operating.)ON
Except the above OFF
Te r m i n a lWire
colorItem Condition Data (Approx.)
16 Y/R Power supplyIgnition switch: ON Battery voltage
Ignition switch: OFF 0V
22 Y/R Power supplyIgnition switch: ON Battery voltage
Ignition switch: OFF 0V
30 SB Shut off relayIgnition switch: ON 0V
Ignition switch: OFF Battery voltage
33 R/LTransfer shift high relay moni-
tor

Vehicle stopped

Engine running

A/T selector
lever “N” position

Brake pedal
depressed4WD shift switch: 4H to 4LO (“Wait” func-
tion is operating.)Battery voltage
Except the above 0V
42 P/GTransfer shift low relay moni-
tor

Vehicle stopped

Engine running

A/T selector
lever “N” position

Brake pedal
depressed4WD shift switch: 4LO to 4H (“Wait” func-
tion is operating.)Battery voltage
Except the above 0V

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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
terminal 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 fuse No. 26 located in the fuse and fusible link box. Refer to PG-4, "POWER SUPPLY
ROUTING CIRCUIT" .

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

Harness for short or open between transfer shut off relay harness connector E69 terminal 2
(SB) and transfer control unit harness connector E143 terminal 30 (SB).

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

Harness for short or open between transfer shut off relay harness connector E69 terminal 5 (Y/
R) and transfer control unit harness connector E142 terminal 22 (Y/R).

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
E143 30 (SB) - Ground Battery voltage
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Connector Terminal (Wire color) Voltage (Approx.)
E14216 (Y/R) - Ground
Battery voltage
22 (Y/R) - Ground
E143 30 (SB) - Ground 0V
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2. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch “OFF”. (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
2. Disconnect transfer control unit harness connector.
3. Check continuity between transfer control unit harness connec-
tor E142 terminals 3 (B), 6 (B), E143 terminal 45 (B) and ground.
Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power
in harness or connectors.
3. 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. Refer to TF-22, "
Location of Electrical Parts" .
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 4.
NG >> Check the following. If any items are damaged, repair or
replace damaged parts.

20A fuse No. 57 located in the fuse and relay box. Refer to PG-4, "POWER SUPPLY ROUTING
CIRCUIT" .

Harness for short or open between battery, transfer shift high relay harness connector E46 ter-
minal 5 (R) and transfer shift low relay harness connector E47 terminal 5 (R). Continuity should exist.
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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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4. CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT AND TRANSFER SHIFT RELAY
1. Turn ignition switch “OFF”. (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
2. Disconnect transfer control unit harness connector and transfer control device (actuator motor) harness
connector.
3. Remove transfer shift high relay and transfer shift low relay. Refer to TF-22, "
Location of Electrical Parts" .
4. Check continuity between the following terminals.
–Transfer control unit harness connector E143 terminal 33 (R/L)
and transfer shift high relay harness connector E46 terminal 3
(R/L).
–Transfer control unit harness connector E143 terminal 42 (P/G)
and transfer shift low relay harness connector E47 terminal 3 (P/
G).
Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
5. CHECK TRANSFER SHIFT RELAY GROUND 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 continuity between transfer shift high relay harness con-
nector E46 terminals 1 (B/W), 4 (B), transfer shift low relay har-
ness connector E47 terminal 1 (B/W), 4 (B) and ground.
Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG >> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power
in harness or connectors.
6. 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-1 >> With CONSULT-II: GO TO 7.
OK-2 >> Without CONSULT-II: GO TO 8.
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. Continuity should exist.
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Continuity should exist.
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