2005 INFINITI QX4 warning

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CRUISE TEST
1. CHECK INPUT SIGNAL
1. Warm up engine to normal operating temperature.
2. Park vehicle on flat surface.
3. Move A/T selector lever to “P” position.
4. Set 4WD shift switch to “AUTO” position.
5. Start engine.
6. Drive vehicle for at least 30 seconds at a speed higher than 20 km/h (12 MPH).
Check 4WD warning lamp turned ON?
On steady>>Perform the self-diagnosis. Refer to TF-50, "SELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE (WITH CON-
SULT-II)" (with CONSULT-II) or TF-50, "SELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE (WITHOUT CON-
SULT-II)" (without CONSULT-II).
Flash rapidly>>GO TO TF-128, "
4WD Warning Lamp Flashes Rapidly" .
Flash slowly>>GO TO TF-129, "
4WD Warning Lamp Flashes Slowly" .
NO >> GO TO 2.
2. CHECK TIGHT CORNER BRAKING SYMPTOM (1)
1. Set 4WD shift switch to “AUTO” position.
2. Drive vehicle at speed lower than 20 km/h (12 MPH) with steering wheel fully turned.
Does tight corner braking symptom occur?
YES >> GO TO TF-130, "Heavy Tight-corner Braking Symptom Occurs" .
NO >> GO TO 3.
3. CHECK TIGHT CORNER BRAKING SYMPTOM (2)
1. Set 4WD shift switch to “4HI” position.
2. Drive vehicle at speed lower than 20 km/h (12 MPH) with steering wheel fully turned.
Does tight corner braking symptom occur?
YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> GO TO TF-131, "
4WD System Does Not Operate" .
Trouble Diagnosis Chart for SymptomsEDS002HI
If 4WD warning lamp turns ON, perform self-diagnosis. Refer to TF-50, "Self-diagnostic Procedure" .
Symptom Condition Check item Reference page
4WD shift indicator lamp and 4LO indicator
lamp do not turn ON
(4WD shift indicator lamp and 4LO indicator
lamp check)Ignition switch: ONPower supply and ground for transfer
control unit
TF-117
Transfer shut off relay
Combination meter
4WD warning lamp does not turn ON
(4WD warning lamp check)Ignition switch: ONPower supply and ground for transfer
control unit
TF-121
Transfer shut off relay
Combination meter

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NOTE:

Light tight-corner braking symptom may occur depending on driving conditions in AUTO mode. This is not
a malfunction.

Heavy tight-corner braking symptom occurs when vehicle is driven in the following conditions: 4WD shift
switch is "4H" or "4LO", steering wheel is turned fully to either side.
4WD shift indicator lamp or 4LO indicator
lamp does not changeEngine running4WD shift switch
TF-123
Wait detection switch
Neutral-4LO switch
ATP switch
2-4WD solenoid
Transfer control device
Actuator motor
Actuator position switch
Transfer inner parts
ATP warning lamp turns ON Engine runningCAN communication line
TF-125
4WD shift switch
PNP switch signal
ATP switch
Combination meter
Transfer inner parts
4LO indicator lamp repeats flashing Engine runningWait detection switch
TF-127
Neutral-4LO switch
Transfer inner parts
4WD warning lamp flashes rapidly (2 times/
second)While drivingTransfer fluid temperature
TF-128
Tire size is different between front and
rear of vehicle
4WD warning lamp flashes slowly
(1 time/2 seconds)While drivingTire size is different between front and
rear of vehicle.
TF-129
Transfer fluid temperature
Clutch pressure switch
Heavy tight-corner braking symptom occurs
(See NOTE.)

While driving

AUTO mode

Steering wheel is
turned fully to either
sideCAN communication line
TF-130
4WD shift switch
Accelerator pedal position signal
Clutch pressure solenoid
Transfer inner parts
4WD system does not operate While driving4WD shift switch
TF-131
Clutch pressure switch
Transfer inner parts Symptom Condition Check item Reference page

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MOTOR RELAY MON
[ON/OFF]Check signal for transfer
control unit signal output

Accelerator pedal
depressed

Vehicle stopped

Engine running

Brake pedal depressed4WD shift switch: 2WD OFF
4WD shift switch: AUTO
or 4LO (A/T selector lever
“P” or “N” position)OFF
("ON" for approx. 2
sec. after shifting
to “P” and “N”.)
4WD shift switch: AUTO
or 4LO (Except for A/T
selector lever “P” or “N”
position)ON
4WD shift switch: 4H (A/T
selector lever “P” posi-
tion)OFF
("ON" for approx. 2
sec. after shifting
to “P”.)
4WD shift switch: 4H
(Except for A/T selector
lever “P” position)ON
4WD FAIL LAMP [ON/
OFF]Condition of 4WD warn-
ing lamp4WD warning lamp: ON ON
4WD warning lamp: OFF OFF
2WD IND [ON/OFF]Condition of 4WD shift
indicator lamp (2WD
indicator lamp)2WD indicator lamp of 4WD shift indicator lamp: OFF OFF
2WD indicator lamp of 4WD shift indicator lamp: ON ON
AUTO IND [ON/OFF]Condition of 4WD shift
indicator lamp (AUTO
indicator lamp)AUTO indicator lamp of 4WD shift indicator lamp: OFF OFF
AUTO indicator lamp of 4WD shift indicator lamp: ON ON
LOCK IND [ON/OFF]Condition of 4WD shift
indicator lamp (Lock indi-
cator lamp)Lock indicator lamp of 4WD shift indicator lamp: OFF OFF
Lock indicator lamp of 4WD shift indicator lamp: ON ON
4L IND [ON/OFF]Condition of 4LO indica-
tor lamp condition4LO indicator lamp: OFF OFF
4LO indicator lamp: ON ON
AT P I N D [O N / O F F ]Condition of ATP indica-
tor lamp ATP indicator lamp: ON ON
ATP indicator lamp: OFF OFF
SHIFT POS SW1 [ON/
OFF]Condition of actuator
position switch 1
(Low)

Vehicle stopped

Engine running

A/T selector lever “N” posi-
tion

Brake pedal depressed4WD shift switch: 4LO ON
4WD shift switch: 2WD,
AUTO or 4HOFF
SHIFT POS SW2 [ON/
OFF]Condition of actuator
position switch 2
(High)

Vehicle stopped

Engine running

A/T selector lever “N” posi-
tion

Brake pedal depressed4WD shift switch: 4H,
AUTO or 2WDON
4WD shift switch: 4LO OFF
SHIFT ACT1 [ON/OFF]Output condition to actu-
ator motor (High)

Vehicle stopped

Engine running

A/T selector lever “N” posi-
tion

Brake pedal depressed4WD shift switch: 4H to
4LO (“Wait” function is
operating.)ON
Except the above OFF
SHIFT AC MON1 [ON/
OFF]Check signal for transfer
control unit signal output

Vehicle stopped

Engine running

A/T selector lever “N” posi-
tion

Brake pedal depressed4WD shift switch: 4H to
4LO (“Wait” function is
operating.)ON
Except the above OFF Monitored item [Unit] Content Condition Display value

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Specifications Between Transfer Control Unit Terminals
TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT TERMINAL CONNECTOR LAYOUT
NOTE:
Data are reference value and are measured between each terminal and ground.
SHIFT ACT2 [ON/OFF]Output condition to actu-
ator motor (Low)

Vehicle stopped

Engine running

A/T selector lever “N” posi-
tion

Brake pedal depressed4WD shift switch: 4LO to
4H (“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” posi-
tion

Brake pedal depressed4WD shift switch: 4LO to
4H (“Wait” function is
operating.)ON
Except the above OFF
T/F F SPEED [km/h] or
[mph]Displayed, but do not use.
A/T R SPEED [km/h] or
[mph]Condition of vehicle
speed sensor A/T (Revo-
lution sensor)During drivingApproximately
matches the out-
put shaft speed.
AT GEAR POSI [1/2/3/4/
5]Condition of A/T selec-
tor lever positionDisplays actual A/T gear position. 1/2/3/4/5 Monitored item [Unit] Content Condition Display value
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colorItem Condition Data (Approx.)
1 GR 2-4WD shift solenoid valve

Vehicle stopped

Engine running

A/T selector lever
“N” position

Brake pedal
depressed4WD shift switch: 2WD 0V
4WD shift switch: AUTO, 4H or 4LO Battery voltage
2 B/W4WD shift indicator lamp
(2WD indicator lamp)2WD indicator lamp: OFF Battery voltage
2WD indicator lamp: ON 0V
3 B Ground Always 0V
4 Y/L Transfer shift high relay

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
5 W/B 4WD warning lamp4WD warning lamp: ON 0V
4WD warning lamp: OFF Battery voltage

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6 B Ground Always 0V
7 L CAN-H — —
8 P CAN-L — —
9G/W4WD shift switch
(2WD)Ignition switch: ON4WD shift switch: 2WD Battery voltage
4WD shift switch: AUTO, 4H or 4LO 0V
10 L/W Transfer dropping resistor

Vehicle stopped

Engine running

A/T selector lever
“N” position

Brake pedal
depressed4WD shift switch: AUTO 4 - 14V
4WD shift switch: 2WD, 4H or 4LO Less than 1V
11 L4WD shift indicator lamp
(Lock indicator lamp)Lock indicator lamp of 4WD shift indicator lamp: OFF Battery voltage
Lock indicator lamp of 4WD shift indicator lamp: ON 0V
12 W/G 4LO indicator lamp4LO indicator lamp: OFF Battery voltage
4LO indicator lamp: ON 0V
13 G/B Transfer shift low relay

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
14 LG Transfer motor relay

Accelerator pedal
depressed

Vehicle stopped

Engine running

Brake pedal
depressed4WD shift switch: 2WD Battery voltage
4WD shift switch: AUTO or 4LO (A/T
selector lever “P” or “N” position)Battery voltage
(0V for approx.
2 sec. after
shifting to “P”
and “N”.)
4WD shift switch: AUTO or 4LO (Except
for A/T selector lever “P” or “N” position)0V
4WD shift switch: 4H (A/T selector lever
“P” position)Battery voltage
(0V for approx.
2 sec. after
shifting to “P”.)
4WD shift switch: 4H (Except for A/T
selector lever “P” position)0V
15 L/B ATP warning lampATP indicator lamp: ON 0V
ATP indicator lamp: OFF Battery voltage
16 Y/R Power supplyIgnition switch: ON Battery voltage
Ignition switch: OFF 0V
18 O4WD shift switch
(4H)Ignition switch: ON4WD shift switch: 4H Battery voltage
4WD shift switch: 2WD, AUTO or 4LO 0V
19 LClutch pressure solenoid
valve

Vehicle stopped

Engine running

A/T selector lever
“N” position

Brake pedal
depressed4WD shift switch: AUTO 1.5 - 3V
4WD shift switch: 2WD, 4H or 4LO Less than 1V
21 BR4WD shift indicator lamp
(AUTO indicator lamp)

AUTO indicator lamp of 4WD shift indicator lamp: OFF Battery voltage
AUTO indicator lamp of 4WD shift indicator lamp: ON 0V Te r m i n a lWire
colorItem Condition Data (Approx.)

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P POSI SW AT [ON/OFF]זדP” position signal of A/T PNP switch status is
displayed.
Signal input with CAN communication line.
ABS OPER SW [ON/OFF]×–×ABS operation signal status is displayed.
Signal input with CAN communication line.
VDC OPER SW [ON/OFF]×–×VDC operation signal status is displayed.
Signal input with CAN communication line.
TCS OPER SW [ON/OFF]×–×TCS operation signal status is displayed.
Signal input with CAN communication line.
THROTTLE POSI [0.0/8] –××Thottle position status is displayed.
Signal input with CAN communication line.
4WD MODE [AUTO/LOCK/2WD/4L] –××Control status of 4WD recognized by transfer
control unit. (AUTO, 4H, 2WD or 4LO)
VHCL/S COMP [km/h] or [mph] –××Vehicle speed recognized by transfer control
unit.
COMP CL TORQ [kgm] –××Calculated torque recognized by transfer
control unit.
DUTY SOLENOID [%] –××Control value of clutch pressure solenoid.
2-4WD SOL [ON/OFF] –××Output condition to 2-4WD solenoid.
2-4WD SOL MON [ON/OFF] – –×Check signal for transfer control unit signal
output.
MOTOR RELAY [ON/OFF] –××Transfer motor relay signal status is dis-
played.
MOTOR RELAY MON [ON/OFF] – –×Check signal for transfer control unit signal
output.
4WD FAIL LAMP [ON/OFF] –××Control status of 4WD warning lamp is dis-
played.
2WD IND [ON/OFF] – –×Control status of 4WD shift indicator lamp
(2WD indicator lamp) is displayed.
AUTO IND [ON/OFF] – –×Control status of 4WD shift indicator lamp
(2WD and AUTO indicator lamp) is displayed.
LOCK IND [ON/OFF] – –×Control status of 4WD shift indicator lamp
(2WD, AUTO and Lock indicator) is dis-
played.
4L IND [ON/OFF] – –×Control status of 4LO indicator lamp is dis-
played.
ATP IND [ON/OFF] – –×Control status of ATP warning lamp is dis-
played.
SHIFT POS SW1 [ON/OFF]×–×Actuator position switch 1 (Low) signal status
is displayed.
SHIFT POS SW2 [ON/OFF]×–×Actuator position switch 2 (high) signal status
is displayed.
SHIFT ACT1 [ON/OFF] –××Output condition to actuator motor (clock-
wise)
SHIFT AC MON1 [ON/OFF]×–×Check signal for transfer control unit signal
output
SHIFT ACT2 [ON/OFF] –××Output condition to actuator motor (counter-
clockwise)
SHIFT AC MON2 [ON/OFF]×–×Check signal for transfer control unit signal
output Monitored item (Unit)Monitor item selection
Remarks
ECU INPUT
SIGNALSMAIN
SIGNALSSELEC-
TION FROM
MENU

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Clutch Force Release Limit Adjustment
1. Current CLUTCH FORCE RELEASE LIMIT value “0.3 kgm”
appears under “CONDITION SETTING” on CONSULT-II display.
2. Touch “1.2” on the display.
3. Display changes to “NOW ADJUSTING” in a short time.
4. When clutch force release limit value is set to “1.2 kgm”, current
value “0.3 kgm” shown on display will be replaced by “1.2 kgm”
and “ADJUSTMENT COMPLETE” will appear at the same time.
Clutch force release limit value setting is now complete.
Self-diagnostic ProcedureEDS002HL
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE (WITH CONSULT-II)
Refer to TF-45, "SELF-DIAG RESULT MODE" .
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE (WITHOUT CONSULT-II)
Description
If the engine starts when there is something wrong with the 4WD system, the 4WD warning lamp turns ON or
flickers in the combination meter. When the system functions properly, the warning lamp turns ON when the
ignition switch is turned to “ON”, and it turns OFF after engine starts. To locate the cause of a problem, start
the self-diagnosis function. The 4WD warning lamp in the combination meter will indicate the problem area by
flickering according to the self-diagnostic results. As for the details of the 4WD warning lamp flickering pat-
terns, refer to TF-51, "
Diagnostic Procedure" . 1.2 kg-m : Tight corner braking symptom is allevi-
ated. However, vibration may occur when
accelerating on a low µ road (icy road, etc.).
0.3 kg-m : Initial set value.
0.2 kg-m : Do not set to this value because the tight
corner braking symptom will get worse.
SMT968D
SMT969D
SMT970D

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Diagnostic Procedure
1. Warn up engine.
2. Move A/T selector lever to “P” position.
3. Turn 4WD shift switch to “2WD” position.
4. Turn ignition switch “ON” and “OFF” at least twice, and then turn ignition switch “OFF”.
5. Turn 4WD shift switch to “AUTO” position.
6. Turn ignition switch “ON”. (Do not start engine.)
7. 4WD warning lamp ON.
If 4WD warning lamp does not turn ON, refer to TF-121, "
4WD Warning Lamp Does Not Turn ON" .
8. Move A/T selector lever to “R” position.
9. Turn 4WD shift switch to “2WD”, “AUTO” and “2WD” in order.
10. Move A/T selector lever to “D” position.
11. Turn 4WD shift switch to “LOCK”, “AUTO” and “LOCK” in order.
12. Move A/T selector lever to “N” position.
13. Turn 4WD shift switch to “AUTO” position.
14. Move A/T selector lever to “P” position.
15. Read the flickering of 4WD warning lamp.
Refer to TF-51, "
Judgement Self-diagnosis" .
Judgement Self-diagnosis
When a malfunction is detected, the malfunction route is indicated by flickering of the 4WD warning lamp.
PDIA0227E
Flickering pattern or
flickering conditionItems Malfunction Check items
2Output shaft revolution
signal (from TCM)

Malfunction is detected in output shaft revolution signal
that is output from TCM through CAN communication.

Improper signal is input while driving.TF-58, "
Output Shaft
Revolution Signal
(TCM)"
3Clutch pressure sole-
noid signal
Proper voltage is not applied to clutch pressure solenoid
valve due to open or short circuit.TF-86, "Clutch Pres-
sure Solenoid"
4 2-4WD solenoid signal
Proper voltage is not applied to 2-4WD solenoid valve
due to open or short circuit.TF-91, "2-4WD Sole-
noid"
5 Transfer motor
Motor does not operate properly due to open or short cir-
cuit in transfer motor or motor relay.TF-95, "Tran s fe r Mo to r"
6Vehicle speed signal
(from ABS)

Malfunction is detected in vehicle speed signal that is
output from ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)
through CAN communication.

Improper signal is input while driving.TF-58, "
Vehicle Speed
Sensor (ABS)"
7 CAN communication
Malfunction has been detected from CAN communica-
tion line.TF-113, "CAN Commu-
nication Line"
8 AD converter
AD converter system of transfer control unit is malfunc-
tioning.TF-54, "Power Supply
Circuit For Transfer
Control Unit"