2006 INFINITI QX56 radio antenna

AV-60
AUDIO ANTENNA
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AUDIO ANTENNAPFP:28200
System DescriptionEKS00BJ1
With the ignition switch in ACC or ON, power is supplied

through 10A fuse [No. 4, located in the fuse block (J/B)]

to audio unit terminal 10.
Ground is supplied through the case of the antenna amp.
When the audio unit switch is turned ON, antenna signal is supplied

through audio unit terminal 5

to the antenna amp. terminal 1.
Then the antenna amp. is activated.
The amplified radio signals are supplied to the audio unit through the antenna amp.

AV-62
AUDIO ANTENNA
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Location of AntennaEKS00BJ3
Window Antenna RepairEKS00BJ4
ELEMENT CHECK
1. Attach probe circuit tester (ohm setting) to antenna terminal on
each side.
WKIA4568E
←: To audio unit
1. Antenna Feeder 2. Satellite radio tuner 3. M48, M501
4. M64, M35 5. M502, M604 6. Satellite antenna feeder
7. Satellite antenna (if equipped, factory installed)
M351 8. Antenna amp
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AV-86
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
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Position detection is not possible when the vehicle is in an area where radio waves from the GPS satellite
do not reach, such as in a tunnel, parking lot in a building, and under an elevated highway. Radio waves
from the GPS satellites may not be received when some object is located over the GPS antenna.

Position correction by GPS is not available while the vehicle is stopped.
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
NAVI Control Unit

The gyro (angular speed sensor) and the DVD-ROM drive are
built-in units that control the navigation functions.

Signals are received from the gyro, the vehicle speed sensor,
and the GPS antenna. Vehicle location is determined by com-
bining this data with the data contained in the DVD-ROM map.
Location information is shown on liquid crystal display (display
unit).

Maps, traffic control regulations, and other pertinent information
can be easily read from the DVD-ROM disc.

The oscillator gyro sensor is used to detect changes in vehicle
steering angle.
Map DVD-ROM

The map DVD-ROM has maps, traffic control regulations, and other pertinent information.

To improve DVD-ROM map matching and route determination functions, the DVD-ROM uses an exclusive
Nissan format. Therefore, the use of a DVD-ROM provided by other manufacturers cannot be used.
Display Control Unit
The display control unit coordinates audio and video signals between the NAVI control unit and the display
unit.
Display Unit
Displays NAVI system information.
AV Switch
AV switch allows user to input NAVI display settings. Self diagnostics are initiated using AV switch.
GPS Antenna
GPS antenna sends signals to NAVI control unit.
CAN Communication System DescriptionEKS00BJE
Refer to LAN-26, "CAN COMMUNICATION" .
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If an error occurred before the ignition switch was turned to ON and does not occur again until the “Self-diag-
nosis ” is completed, the diagnosis result will be judged normal. Therefore, those errors in the past which can-
not be found by the “Self-diagnosis” must be found by diagnosing the “Error History”.
The Error History displays the time and place of the most recent occurrence of that error. However, take note
of the following points.

Correct time of the error occurrence may not be displayed when the GPS antenna substrate within the
NAVI control unit has malfunctioned.

Place of the error occurrence is represented by the position of the current-location mark at the time when
the error occurred. If the current-location mark has deviated from the correct position, then the place of
the error occurrence may be located correctly.

The maximum number of occurrences which can be stored is 50. For the 51st and later occurrences, the
displayed number remains 50.
When a reproducible malfunction occurred but its cause cannot be identified because several errors are
present, record the item, number and place (longitude/latitude) of error occurrence (or delete the Error His-
tory), then turn the ignition switch from OFF to ON to reproduce the malfunction. Check the Error History to
find the items which show an increased number of occurrences, and diagnose the item.
Error item Possible causes
Example of symptom
Action/symptom
Gyro sensor
disconnected Communications malfunction between NAVI control unit and inter-
nal gyro.

Navigation location detection performance
has deteriorated.
(Angular velocity cannot be detected.)
Perform self-diagnosis.

When the NAVI control unit is judged normal by self-diagnosis,
the symptom may be intermittent, caused by strong radio inter-
ference.
GPS discon-
nected Communication error between NAVI control unit and internal GPS
substrate.

Navigation location detection performance
has deteriorated.
(Location correction using GPS is not per-
formed.)

GPS receiving status remains gray.

Perform self-diagnosis.

When the NAVI control unit is judged normal by self-diagnosis,
the symptom may be intermittent, caused by strong radio inter-
ference.
GPS trans-
mission cable
malfunction Malfunctioning transmission wires to NAVI control unit and internal
GPS substrate.

During self-diagnosis, GPS diagnosis is not
performed.
Perform self-diagnosis.

When the NAVI control unit is judged normal by self-diagnosis,
the symptom may be intermittent, caused by strong radio inter-
ference.
GPS input
line connec-
tion error Malfunctioning receiving wires to NAVI control unit and internal
GPS substrate.

Navigation location detection performance
has deteriorated.
(Location correction using GPS is not per-
formed.)

GPS receiving status remains gray.

Perform self-diagnosis.

When the NAVI control unit is judged normal by self-diagnosis,
the symptom may be intermittent, caused by strong radio inter-
ference.
GPS TCX0
over
GPS TCX0
under Oscillating frequency of the GPS substrate frequency synchroniz-
ing oscillation circuit exceeded (or below) the specification

Navigation location detection performance
has deteriorated.
(Location correction using GPS is not per-
formed.)

GPS receiving status remains gray.

Perform self-diagnosis.

When the NAVI control unit is judged normal by self-diagnosis,
the symptom may be intermittent, caused by strong radio inter-
ference, or the control unit may have been subjected to exces-
sively high or low temperatures.
GPS ROM
malfunction
GPS RAM
malfunction Contents of ROM (or RAM) in GPS substrate are malfunctioning.

Location detection accuracy of the navigation
system will deteriorate, depending on the error
area in the memory, because GPS cannot
make correct positioning.
(Location correction using GPS is not per-
formed.)

Perform self-diagnosis.

When the NAVI control unit is judged normal by self-diagnosis,
the symptom may be intermittent, caused by strong radio inter-
ference.

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NAVIGATION SYSTEM
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NAVIGATION
1. The navigation screen will be shown, and items “Display Longi-
tude & Latitude ”, “Speed Calibration ”, “Angle Adjustment ” and
“Initialize Location ” will become selective.
2. Select each switch on “NAVIGATION” screen to display the rele- vant diagnosis screen.
GPS RTC
malfunction Clock IC in GPS substrate is malfunctioning.

Correct time may not be displayed.

After the power is turned on, the system
always takes some time until GPS positioning
becomes possible. (The GPS receiver starts
positioning without re-collecting the whole sat-
ellite information when it judged the data
stored in the receiver is correct.)

Correct time of error occurrence may not be
stored in the ″
Error History″.

Perform self-diagnosis.

When the NAVI control unit is judged normal by self-diagnosis,
the symptom may be intermittent, caused by strong radio inter-
ference.
GPS antenna
disconnected Malfunctioning connection between GPS substrate in NAVI control
unit and GPS antenna.

Navigation location detection performance
has deteriorated.
(Location correction using GPS is not per-
formed.)

GPS receiving status remains gray.

Perform self-diagnosis.

When connection between NAVI control unit and GPS antenna
is judged normal by self-diagnosis, the symptom may be inter-
mittent, caused by impact or vibration.
Low voltage
of GPS The power voltage supplied to the GPS circuit board has
decreased.

Navigation location detection performance
has deteriorated.
(Location correction using GPS is not per-
formed.)

GPS receiving status remains gray.

Perform self-diagnosis.

When connection between NAVI control unit and GPS antenna
is judged normal by self-diagnosis, the symptom may be inter-
mittent, caused by impact or vibration.
DVD-ROM
Malfunction
DVD-ROM
Read error
DVD-ROM
Response
Error Malfunctioning NAVI control unit.
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Dedicated map DVD-ROM is in the system, but the data cannot be
read.

The map of a particular location cannot be dis-
played.

Specific guidance information cannot be dis-
played.

Map display is slow.

Guidance information display is slow.

System has been affected by vibration.

Is map DVD-ROM damaged, warped, or dirty?
–If damaged or warped, the map DVD-ROM is malfunctioning.
–If dirty, wipe the DVD-ROM clean with a soft cloth.

Perform self-diagnosis.

When NAVI control unit is judged normal by self-diagnosis, the
symptom is judged intermittent, caused by vibration.
Error item
Possible causes
Example of symptom
Action/symptom
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AV-156
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
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Previous NAVI Conditions are Not StoredEKS00GF7
1. CHECK BATTERY POWER
Check NAVI control unit battery power.
Refer to AV- 1 2 6 , "
Power Supply and Ground Circuit Check for NAVI Control Unit" .
OK or NG
OK >> Replace NAVI control unit. Refer to AV- 1 6 8 , "NAVI CONTROL UNIT" .
NG >> Check NAVI control unit battery power system harness.
Previous Vehicle Conditions are Not StoredEKS00GF8
1. CHECK BATTERY POWER
Check display control unit battery power.
Refer to AV- 1 2 7 , "
Power Supply and Ground Circuit Check for Display Control Unit" .
OK or NG
OK >> Replace display control unit. Refer to AV- 1 6 7 , "DISPLAY CONTROL UNIT" .
NG >> Check display control unit battery power system harness.
Position of Current Location Mark is Not CorrectEKS00GF9
1. SELF-DIAGNOSIS
Perform “Self-diagnosis mode ” of the self-diagnosis function. Refer to AV- 11 4 , "
Self-Diagnosis Mode (NAVI)" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Check the malfunctioning parts.
2. ERROR HISTORY DIAGNOSIS
Was any error stored in AV- 1 2 0 , "
ERROR HISTORY" of the "CONFIRMATION/ADJUSTMENT" mode?
YES or NO
YES >> AV- 1 2 0 , "DIAGNOSIS BY ERROR HISTORY".
NO >> AV- 1 5 7 , "
Driving Test".
Radio Wave From GPS Satellite is Not ReceivedEKS00GFA
1. CHECK ENVIRONMENT
Check if any metal object that intercepts radio waves or an object that emits radio waves (such as a portable
phone) is located near the GPS antenna. Check if the vehicle is shielded by a building.
OK or NG
OK >> System is not malfunctioning. The GPS antenna may not be able to receive radio waves from the GPS satellite if it is shielded by metal object or an object emitting radio waves is placed near it.
NG >> GO TO 2.
2. SELF-DIAGNOSIS
Perform “Self-diagnosis mode ” of the self-diagnosis function. Refer to AV- 11 4 , "
Self-Diagnosis Mode (NAVI)" .
OK or NG
OK >> Replace GPS antenna. Refer to AV- 1 6 7 , "GPS ANTENNA" .
NG >> Check the malfunctioning parts.

BRC-4
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
PRECAUTIONS
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If NO, GO TO 5.
2. Is there any indication other than indications relating to CAN communication system in the self-diagnosis results?

If YES, GO TO 3.

If NO, GO TO 4.
3. Based on self-diagnosis results unrelated to CAN communication, carry out the inspection.
4. Malfunctions may be detected in self-diagnosis depending on control units carrying out CAN communica- tion. Therefor, erase the self-diagnosis results.
5. Diagnose CAN communication system. Refer to BRC-10, "
CAN COMMUNICATION" .
Precautions for Brake ControlEFS004X6

During ABS operation, the brake pedal may vibrate lightly and a mechanical noise may be heard. This is
normal.

Just after starting vehicle, the brake pedal may vibrate or a motor operating noise may be heard from
engine compartment. This is a normal status of operation check.

Stopping distance may be longer than that of vehicles without ABS when vehicle drives on rough, gravel,
or snow-covered (fresh, deep snow) roads.

When an error is indicated by ABS or another warning lamp, collect all necessary information from cus-
tomer (what symptoms are present under what conditions) and check for simple causes before starting
diagnosis. Besides electrical system inspection, check booster operation, brake fluid level, and fluid leaks.

If incorrect tire sizes or types are installed on the vehicle or brake pads are not Genuine NISSAN parts,
stopping distance or steering stability may deteriorate.

If there is a radio, antenna or related wiring near control module, ABS function may have a malfunction or
error.

If aftermarket parts (car stereo, CD player, etc.) have been installed, check for incidents such as harness
pinches, open circuits or improper wiring.

If the following components are replaced with non-genuine components or modified, the VDC OFF indica-
tor lamp and SLIP indicator lamp may turn on or the VDC system may not operate properly. Components
related to suspension (shock absorbers, struts, springs, bushings, etc.), tires, wheels (exclude specified
size), components related to brake system (pads, rotors, calipers, etc.), components related to engine
(muffler, ECM, etc.), components related to body reinforcement (roll bar, tower bar, etc.).

Driving with broken or excessively worn suspension components, tires or brake system components may
cause the VDC OFF indicator lamp and the SLIP indicator lamp to turn on, and the VDC system may not
operate properly.

When the TCS or VDC is activated by sudden acceleration or sudden turn, some noise may occur. The
noise is a result of the normal operation of the TCS and VDC.

When driving on roads which have extreme slopes (such as mountainous roads) or high banks (such as
sharp curves on a freeway), the VDC may not operate normally, or the VDC warning lamp and the SLIP
indicator lamp may turn on. This is not a problem if normal operation can be resumed after restarting the
engine.

Sudden turns (such as spin turns, acceleration turns), drifting, etc. with VDC turned off may cause the yaw
rate/side G sensor to indicate a problem. This is not a problem if normal operation can be resumed after
restarting the engine.
Precautions for CAN SystemEFS004X7

Do not apply voltage of 7.0V or higher to terminal to be measured.

Maximum open terminal voltage of tester in use must be less than 7.0V.

Before checking harnesses, turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect battery negative cable.

TROUBLE DIAGNOSES FOR SYMPTOMSBRC-59
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Long Stopping DistanceEFS004YB
1. CHECK BASE BRAKING SYSTEM PERFORMANCE
1. Disable ABS by disconnecting ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector.
2. Drive vehicle and check brake operation. NOTE:

Stopping distance may be longer than vehicles without ABS when road condition is slippery.

Driving the vehicle with the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) disconnected may induce DTCs
in electrical control units using CAN communication. After the inspection, clear all DTCs. Refer to BRC-
10, "CAN COMMUNICATION" .
OK or NG
OK >> Go to BRC-57, "ABS Works Frequently" .
NG >> Perform Basic Inspection. Refer to BRC-23, "
Basic Inspection" .
ABS Does Not WorkEFS004YC
CAUTION:
The ABS does not operate when the vehicle speed is 10 km/h (6 MPH) or less.
1. CHECK WARNING LAMP ACTIVATION
Turn ignition switch ON and check for warning lamp activation.

Warning lamp should activate for approximately 2 seconds after turning the ignition switch ON.
OK or NG
OK >> Carry out self-diagnosis. Refer to BRC-29, "SELF-DIAGNOSIS" .
NG >> Go to BRC-60, "
ABS Warning Lamp Does Not Come On When Ignition Switch Is Turned On" .
Pedal Vibration or ABS Operation NoiseEFS004YD
NOTE:
During ABS activation, pedal vibration may be felt and a noise may be heard. This is normal and does not indi-
cate a malfunction.
1. CHECK SYMPTOM
1. Apply brake.
2. Start engine.
Does the symptom occur only when engine is started?
YES >> Carry out self-diagnosis. Refer to BRC-29, "SELF-DIAGNOSIS" .
NO >> GO TO 2.
2. RECHECK SYMPTOM
Does the symptom occur only when electrical equipment switches (such as headlamps) are turned on?
YES >> Check for radio, antenna or related wiring that is routed too close to the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) and reroute as necessary.
NO >> Go to BRC-57, "
ABS Works Frequently" .