2006 INFINITI QX56 bulb

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System Description ..............................................
... 48
OUTLINE .......................................................... ... 48
COMBINATION SWITCH READING FUNCTION ... 48
EXTERIOR LAMP BATTERY SAVER CONTROL ... 48
DELAY TIMER FUNCTION .............................. ... 48
CAN Communication System Description ........... ... 48
Major Components and Functions ....................... ... 48
Schematic ............................................................ ... 49
Wiring Diagram — AUTO/L — ............................. ... 50
Terminals and Reference Values for BCM ........... ... 53
Terminals and Reference Values for IPDM E/R ... ... 54
How to Proceed With Trouble Diagnosis ............. ... 55
Preliminary Check ............................................... ... 55
SETTING CHANGE FUNCTIONS .................... ... 55
CHECK POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIR-
CUIT ................................................................. ... 55
CONSULT-II Function (BCM) ............................... ... 57
CONSULT-II OPERATION ................................ ... 57
WORK SUPPORT ............................................ ... 58
DATA MONITOR ............................................... ... 58
ACTIVE TEST .................................................. ... 59
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS ........................ ... 59
CONSULT-II Function (IPDM E/R) ....................... ... 60
CONSULT-II OPERATION ................................ ... 60
DATA MONITOR ............................................... ... 61
ACTIVE TEST .................................................. ... 61
Trouble Diagnosis Chart by Symptom ................. ... 62
Lighting Switch Inspection ................................... ... 62
Optical Sensor System Inspection ....................... ... 63
Optical Sensor ..................................................... ... 64
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ...................... ... 64
HEADLAMP AIMING CONTROL ........................... ... 65
System Description .............................................. ... 65
Wiring Diagram — H/AIM — ................................ ... 66
Headlamp Aiming Switch ..................................... ... 68
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ...................... ... 68
Switch Circuit Inspection ..................................... ... 68
FRONT FOG LAMP ............................................... ... 69
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location ... 69
System Description .............................................. ... 69
OUTLINE .......................................................... ... 69
COMBINATION SWITCH READING FUNCTION ... 70
EXTERIOR LAMP BATTERY SAVER CONTROL ... 70
CAN Communication System Description ........... ... 70
Wiring Diagram — F/FOG — ............................... ... 71
Terminals and Reference Values for BCM ........... ... 73
Terminals and Reference Values for IPDM E/R ... ... 74
How to Proceed With Trouble Diagnosis ............. ... 74
Preliminary Check ............................................... ... 75
CHECK POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIR-
CUIT ................................................................. ... 75
CONSULT-II Functions ........................................ ... 76
Front Fog Lamps Do Not Illuminate (Both Sides) ... 76
Front Fog Lamp Does Not Illuminate (One Side) ... 77
Aiming Adjustment ............................................... ... 78
Bulb Replacement ............................................... ... 79
FRONT FOG LAMP .......................................... ... 79INSTALLATION ................................................
... 79
Removal and Installation ...................................... ... 79
FRONT FOG LAMP .......................................... ... 79
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 79
TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING LAMPS ... 80
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location ... 80
System Description .............................................. ... 80
OUTLINE .......................................................... ... 80
TURN SIGNAL OPERATION ............................ ... 80
HAZARD LAMP OPERATION .......................... ... 81
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM OPERA-
TION ................................................................. ... 82
COMBINATION SWITCH READING FUNCTION ... 82
CAN Communication System Description ........... ... 82
Schematic ............................................................ ... 83
Wiring Diagram — TURN — ................................ ... 84
Terminals and Reference Values for BCM ........... ... 87
How to Proceed With Trouble Diagnosis ............. ... 88
Preliminary Check ................................................ ... 89
CHECK POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIR-
CUIT .................................................................. ... 89
CONSULT-II Function (BCM) ............................... ... 90
CONSULT-II OPERATION ................................ ... 90
DATA MONITOR ............................................... ... 91
ACTIVE TEST ................................................... ... 91
Front Turn Signal Lamp Does Not Operate ......... ... 92
Door Mirror Turn Signal Lamp Does Not Operate ... 93
Rear Turn Signal Lamp Does Not Operate .......... ... 94
Hazard Warning Lamp Does Not Operate But Turn
Signal Lamps Operate ......................................... ... 95
Turn Signal Indicator Lamp Does Not Operate .... ... 96
Bulb Replacement ................................................ ... 97
TURN SIGNAL LAMP (FRONT) ....................... ... 97
TURN SIGNAL LAMP (REAR) .......................... ... 97
Removal and Installation ...................................... ... 97
FRONT TURN SIGNAL LAMP .......................... ... 97
REAR TURN SIGNAL LAMP ............................ ... 97
LIGHTING AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ............. ... 98
Removal and Installation ...................................... ... 98
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 98
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 98
HAZARD SWITCH .................................................. ... 99
Removal and Installation ...................................... ... 99
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 99
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 99
COMBINATION SWITCH ....................................... .100
Wiring Diagram — COMBSW — ......................... .100
Combination Switch Reading Function ................ .101
CONSULT-II Function (BCM) ............................... .101
CONSULT-II OPERATION ................................ .101
DATA MONITOR ............................................... .102
Combination Switch Inspection ............................ .103
Removal and Installation ...................................... .105
Switch Circuit Inspection ...................................... .105
STOP LAMP ........................................................... .106
System Description .............................................. .106
Wiring Diagram — STOP/L — ............................. .107
Bulb Replacement ................................................ .108
HIGH-MOUNTED STOP LAMP ........................ .108

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STOP LAMP .....................................................
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Removal and Installation ..................................... . 108
HIGH_MOUNTED STOP LAMP ...................... . 108
STOP LAMP ..................................................... . 108
BACK-UP LAMP ................................................... . 109
Wiring Diagram — BACK/L — ............................ . 109
Bulb Replacement ............................................... .. 110
BACK-UP LAMP .............................................. .. 110
INSTALLATION ................................................ .. 110
Removal and Installation ..................................... .. 110
BACK-UP LAMP .............................................. .. 110
PARKING, LICENSE PLATE AND TAIL LAMPS .. .. 111
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location . . 111
System Description ............................................. . . 111
OPERATION BY LIGHTING SWITCH ............. .. 112
COMBINATION SWITCH READING FUNCTION .. 112
EXTERIOR LAMP BATTERY SAVER CONTROL .. 112
CAN Communication System Description ........... .. 112
Schematic ........................................................... .. 113
Wiring Diagram — TAIL/L — ................................. 114
Terminals and Reference Values for BCM .......... .. 117
Terminals and Reference Values for IPDM E/R .. .. 118
How to Proceed With Trouble Diagnosis ............. .. 118
Preliminary Check ............................................... .. 118
CHECK POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIR-
CUIT ................................................................. .. 118
CONSULT-II Functions ........................................ .. 119
Parking, License Plate and/or Tail Lamps Do Not
Illuminate ............................................................. . 120
Parking, License Plate and Tail Lamps Do Not Turn
OFF (After Approx. 10 Minutes) .......................... . 123
Bulb Replacement ............................................... . 124
FRONT PARKING LAMP ................................. . 124
LICENSE PLATE LAMP ................................... . 124
SIDE MARKER LAMP (FRONT) ...................... . 124
TAIL LAMP ....................................................... . 124
Removal and Installation ..................................... . 124
FRONT PARKING LAMP ................................. . 124
LICENSE PLATE LAMP ................................... . 124
INSTALLATION ................................................ . 124
SIDE MARKER LAMP (REAR) ........................ . 124
TAIL LAMP ....................................................... . 124
REAR COMBINATION LAMP ............................... . 125
Bulb Replacement ............................................... . 125
SIDE MARKER LAMP (REAR) ........................ . 125
TAIL LAMP ....................................................... . 125
TURN SIGNAL ................................................. . 125
STOP LAMP ..................................................... . 125
INSTALLATION ................................................ . 125
Removal and Installation ..................................... . 125
REAR COMBINATION LAMP .......................... . 125
TRAILER TOW ...................................................... . 126Component Parts and Harness Connector Location
.126
System Description .............................................. .126
TRAILER TAIL LAMP OPERATION ................. .127
TRAILER BRAKE, TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD
LAMP OPERATION .......................................... .127
TRAILER BRAKE OPERATION ....................... .128
TRAILER POWER SUPPLY OPERATION ....... .128
Schematic ............................................................ .129
Wiring Diagram — T/TOW — .............................. .130
INTERIOR ROOM LAMP ....................................... .134
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location .134
System Description .............................................. .135
POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND ................... .135
SWITCH OPERATION ..................................... .136
ROOM LAMP TIMER OPERATION ................. .136
INTERIOR LAMP BATTERY SAVER CONTROL .137
Schematic ............................................................ .138
Wiring Diagram — INT/L — ................................. .140
Terminals and Reference Values for BCM ........... .147
How to Proceed With Trouble Diagnosis ............. .148
Preliminary Check ............................................... .148
INSPECTION FOR POWER SUPPLY AND
GROUND CIRCUIT .......................................... .148
CONSULT-II Function (BCM) .............................. .149
CONSULT-II OPERATION ................................ .149
WORK SUPPORT ............................................ .150
DATA MONITOR .............................................. .150
ACTIVE TEST .................................................. .151
Room/Map Lamp Control Does Not Operate ...... .151
Personal Lamp Control Does Not Operate (Room/
Map Lamps Operate) ........................................... .153
All Step/Foot/Puddle Lamps Do Not Operate ...... .154
All Interior Room Lamps Do Not Operate ............ .155
Ignition Keyhole Illumination Control Does Not
Operate ................................................................ .155
ILLUMINATION ...................................................... .157
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location .157
System Description .............................................. .157
ILLUMINATION OPERATION BY LIGHTING
SWITCH ........................................................... .158
EXTERIOR LAMP BATTERY SAVER CONTROL .159
CAN Communication System Description ........... .159
Schematic ............................................................ .160
Wiring Diagram — ILL — ..................................... .163
Removal and Installation of Illumination Control
Switch .................................................................. .174
REMOVAL ........................................................ .174
INSTALLATION ................................................ .174
BULB SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... .175
Headlamp ............................................................ .175
Exterior Lamp ...................................................... .175
Interior Lamp/Illumination .................................... .175

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PRECAUTIONS
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PRECAUTIONS PFP:00011
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT
BELT PRE-TENSIONER”
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The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER ”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SRS and SB section of this Service Man-
ual.
WARNING:

To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death
in the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be per-
formed by an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.

Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to per-
sonal injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air
Bag Module, see the SRS section.

Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or
harness connectors.
General precautions for service operationsEKS00B7Q

Never work with wet hands.

Xenon headlamp includes high voltage generating part. Be sure
to disconnect battery negative cable (negative terminal) or
power fuse before removing, installing, or touching the xenon
headlamp (including lamp bulb).

Turn the lighting switch OFF before disconnecting and connect-
ing the connector.

When turning the xenon headlamp on and while it is illuminated,
never touch the harness, bulb, and socket of the headlamp.

When checking the headlamp on/off operation, check it on vehi-
cle and with the power connected to the vehicle-side connector.

Do not touch the headlamp bulb glass surface with bare hands or allow oil or grease to get on it. Do not
touch the headlamp bulb just after the headlamp is turned off, because it is very hot.

Install the xenon headlamp bulb socket correctly. If it is installed
improperly, high-voltage leak or corona discharge may occur
that can melt the bulb, connector, and housing. Do not illuminate
the xenon headlamp bulb out of the headlamp housing. Doing
so can cause fire and harm your eyes.

When the bulb has burned out, wrap it in a thick vinyl bag and
discard. Do not break the bulb.

Leaving the bulb removed from the headlamp housing for a long
period of time can deteriorate the performance of the lens and
reflector (dirt, clouding). Always prepare a new bulb and have it
on hand when replacing the bulb.

Do not use organic solvent (paint thinner or gasoline) to clean
lamps and to remove old sealant.
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to BCM terminal 70.
With the ignition switch in the ON or START position, power is supplied

to ignition relay, located in the IPDM E/R, and

through 10A fuse (No. 59, located in the fuse and relay box)

to BCM terminal 38.
Ground is supplied

to BCM terminal 67

through grounds M57, M61 and M79, and

to IPDM E/R terminals 38 and 59

through grounds E9, E15 and E24.
Low Beam Operation
With the lighting switch in 2ND position, the BCM receives input requesting the headlamps to illuminate. This
input is communicated to the IPDM E/R across the CAN communication lines. The CPU of the IPDM E/R con-
trols the headlamp low relay coil. When energized, this relay directs power

through 15A fuse (No. 41, located in the IPDM E/R)

through IPDM E/R terminal 54

to front combination lamp RH terminal 5, and

through 15A fuse (No. 40, located in the IPDM E/R)

through IPDM E/R terminal 52

to front combination lamp LH terminal 5.
Ground is supplied

to front combination lamp LH and RH terminal 1

through grounds E9, E15 and E24.
With power and ground supplied, low beam headlamps illuminate.
High Beam Operation/Flash-to-Pass Operation
With the lighting switch in 2ND position and placed in HIGH or PASS position, the BCM receives input request-
ing the headlamp high beams to illuminate. This input is communicated to the IPDM E/R across the CAN com-
munication lines. The CPU of the combination meter controls the ON/OFF status of the HIGH BEAM indicator.
The CPU of the IPDM E/R controls the headlamp high relay coil. When energized, this relay directs power

through 10A fuse (No. 34, located in the IPDM E/R)

through IPDM E/R terminal 56

to front combination lamp RH terminal 6, and

through 10A fuse (No. 35, located in the IPDM E/R)

through IPDM E/R terminal 55

to front combination lamp LH terminal 6.
Ground is supplied

to front combination lamp LH and RH terminal 2

through grounds E9, E15 and E24.
With power and ground supplied, the high beam headlamps illuminate.
XENON HEADLAMP
Xenon type headlamp is adopted to the low beam headlamps. Xenon bulbs do not use a filament. Instead,
they produce light when a high voltage current is passed between two tungsten electrodes through a mixture
of xenon (an inert gas) and certain other metal halides. In addition to added lighting power, electronic control
of the power supply gives the headlamps stable quality and tone color.
Following are some of the many advantages of the xenon type headlamp.

The light produced by the headlamps is a white color comparable to sunlight that is easy on the eyes.

Light output is nearly double that of halogen headlamps, affording increased area of illumination.

The light features a high relative spectral distribution at wavelengths to which the human eye is most sen-
sitive. This means that even in the rain, more light is reflected back from the road surface toward the vehi-
cle, for added visibility.

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1. BULB INSPECTION
Inspect inoperative headlamp bulb.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Replace headlamp bulb. Refer to LT- 3 1 , "
HEADLAMP (INNER SIDE), FOR HIGH BEAM" .
2. CHECK POWER TO HEADLAMP
1. Disconnect inoperative front combination lamp connector.
2. Turn the high beam headlamps ON.
3. Check voltage between inoperative front combination lamp ter- minal and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> GO TO 4.
3. CHECK HEADLAMP GROUND
1. Turn the high beam headlamps OFF.
2. Check continuity between inoperative front combination lamp connector and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> Check front combination lamp connector for damage or poor connection. Repair as necessary.
NG >> Repair open circuit in harness between inoperative front combination lamp and ground.
Terminals
(– ) Voltage
(Approx.)
(+)
Connector Terminal
RH E107 6Ground Battery voltage
LH E11
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Terminals Continuity
Connector Terminal
RH E107 2Ground Yes
LH E11
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4. INSPECTION BETWEEN IPDM E/R AND HEADLAMPS
1. Disconnect IPDM E/R connector and inoperative front combination lamp connector.
2. Check continuity between harness connector terminal of IPDM E/R and harness connector terminal of inoperative front combi-
nation lamp.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to PG-30, "Removal and
Installation of IPDM E/R" .
NG >> Check for short and open circuits in harness between IPDM E/R and headlamps. Repair as nec- essary.
High Beam Indicator Lamp Does Not IlluminateEKS00B85
1. BULB INSPECTION
Inspect CAN communication system. Refer to LAN-26, "
CAN COMMUNICATION" .
OK or NG
OK >> Replace combination meter. Refer to IP-13, "COMBINATION METER" .
NG >> Repair as necessary.
Headlamp LO Does Not Illuminate (Both Sides)EKS00B86
1. CHECK COMBINATION SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL
Select "BCM" on CONSULT-II. With "HEAD LAMP" data monitor,
make sure "HEAD LAMP SW 1" and "HEAD LAMP SW 2" turns ON-
OFF linked with operation of lighting switch.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Check lighting switch. Refer to LT- 1 0 3 , "
Combination
Switch Inspection" .
2. HEADLAMP ACTIVE TEST
1. Select "IPDM E/R" on CONSULT-II, and select "ACTIVE TEST" on "SELECT DIAG MODE" screen.
2. Select "EXTERNAL LAMPS" on "SELECT TEST ITEM" screen.
3. Touch "LO" on "ACTIVE TEST" screen.
4. Make sure headlamp low beam operates.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> GO TO 4.
IPDM E/R Front combination lamp Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
E123 56 RH E107
6Yes
55 LH E11
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When lighting switch is in
2ND position : HEAD LAMP SW 1 ON
: HEAD LAMP SW 2 ON
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Headlamp low beam should operate.
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6. CHECK HEADLAMP GROUND
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check continuity between front combination lamp RH harness connector E107 terminal 1 and ground.
3. Check continuity between front combination lamp LH harness connector E11 terminal 1 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> Check front combination lamp connector for damage or poor connection, ballasts (HID control unit) and xenon
bulbs. Repair as necessary.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
Headlamp LO Does Not Illuminate (One Side)EKS00B87
1. BULB INSPECTION
Inspect ballasts (HID control unit) and xenon bulb of inoperative headlamp bulb.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >>

(step1) Replace xenon bulb with other side bulb or new one. (If lamp illuminates correctly,
replace the xenon bulb).

(step2) Replace ballast (HID control unit) with other side ballast or new one. (If lamp illuminates
correctly, replace the ballast).
2. CHECK POWER TO HEADLAMP
1. Disconnect inoperative front combination lamp connector.
2. Turn the low beam headlamps ON.
3. Check voltage between inoperative front combination lamp con- nector terminal and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> GO TO 4. 1 - Ground
: Continuity should exist.
1 - Ground : Continuity should exist.
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(+)
(– ) Voltage
(Approx.)
Connector Terminal
RH E107 5Ground Battery voltage
LH E11
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Basic illuminating area for adjustment should be within the range shown on the aiming chart.
Adjust headlamps accordingly.
Bulb Replacement EKS00B8A
CAUTION:

Disconnect battery negative terminal before touching xenon bulb or headlamp wiring harness
assembly.

Turn headlamp switch OFF before disconnecting headlamp harness connector.

Do not touch bulb by hand right after being turned off. Burning may result.

Do not touch the glass of bulb directly by hand. Keep grease and other oily substances away from
it.

Do not turn xenon bulb ON when xenon bulb is removed from front combination lamp assembly.

After installing the bulb, be sure to install the bulb socket securely to ensure watertightness.

Do not leave bulb out of front combination lamp assembly for a long time because dust, moisture,
smoke, etc. may affect the performance of the lamp. When replacing bulb, be sure to replace it
with a new one.
HEADLAMP (OUTER SIDE), FOR LOW BEAM
Removal
1. Position fender protector aside.
2. Turn headlamp switch OFF.
3. Disconnect battery negative terminal.
4. Remove ballast.
5. Disconnect headlamp electrical connector.
6. Release bulb retaining spring and pull bulb straight out.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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