2006 INFINITI QX56 battery

DI-6
COMBINATION METERS
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POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT
Power is supplied at all times

through 10A fuse [No.19, located in the fuse block (J/B)]

to combination meter terminal 8.
With the ignition switch in the ON or START position, power is supplied

through 10A fuse [No.14, located in the fuse block (J/B)]

to combination meter terminal 24.
With the ignition switch in the ACC or ON position, power is supplied

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

to combination meter terminal 1.
Ground is supplied

to combination meter terminal 17

through body grounds M57, M61 and M79.
WATER TEMPERATURE GAUGE
The water temperature gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature.
ECM provides an engine coolant temperature signal to combination meter via CAN communication lines.
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE
The engine oil pressure gauge indicates the engine oil pressure.
The engine oil pressure gauge is regulated by the unified meter control unit and input from the oil pressure
sensor.
A/T OIL TEMPERATURE GAUGE
The A/T oil temperature gauge indicates the A/T fluid temperature.
TCM (transmission control module) provides an A/T fluid temperature signal to combination meter via CAN
communication lines.
V O LTA G E G A U G E
The voltage gauge indicates the battery/charging system voltage.
The voltage gauge is regulated by the unified meter control unit.
TACHOMETER
The tachometer indicates engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm).
ECM provides an engine speed signal to combination meter via CAN communication lines.
FUEL GAUGE
The fuel gauge indicates the approximate fuel level in the fuel tank.
The fuel gauge is regulated by the unified meter control unit and a variable resistor signal supplied

to combination meter terminal 15.

through fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump terminal 2

through fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump terminal 5

from combination meter terminal 16
SPEEDOMETER
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) provides a vehicle speed signal to the combination meter via CAN
communication lines.
CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Refer to LAN-26, "CAN COMMUNICATION" .

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Component Parts and Harness Connector LocationEKS00BBV
1. Fuse block (J/B)2. Combination meter M243. Fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump
C5 (view with inspection hole cover
removed)
4. ECM E16 (view with battery removed) 5. ABS actuator and electric unit (con-
trol unit) E125 6. Oil pressure sensor F4
A. Oil pan (upper)
7. A/T assembly F9
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DI-12
COMBINATION METERS
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Terminals and Reference Value for Combination MeterEKS00BBZ
Terminal
No. Wire
color Item Condition
Reference value (V)
(Approx.)
Ignition
switch Operation or condition
1O Ignition switch ACC or
ON ACC
— Battery voltage
8 Y/R Battery power supply OFF —Battery voltage
11 L C A N - H —— —
12 P CAN-L —— —
15 Y/L Fuel level sensor signal ——Refer to
DI-22, "
Fuel Level Sensor
Unit Inspection" .
16 B/P Fuel level sensor and oil
pressure sensor ground
ON
— 0V
17 B Ground OFF— 0V
18 BR Illumination control switch —Lighting switch ON Refer to
LT-158, "
ILLUMINATION
OPERATION BY LIGHTING
SWITCH" .
20 Y Oil pressure sensor sig-
nal
ON
— 0 - 5V
22 GR/L Oil pressure sensor refer-
ence voltage ON
— 5V
24 O/L Ignition switch ON or
START ON
— Battery voltage

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Meter/Gauge Operation and Odo/Trip MeterEKS00BC0
SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION
The following items can be checked during Combination Meter Self-Diagnosis Mode.

Gauge sweep and present gauge values.

Illuminates all odometer, fuel, and engine temperature segments.

Illuminates all micro controlled lamps/LED's regardless of switch configuration.

Displays estimated present battery voltage.

Displays seat belt buckle switch LH status.
HOW TO INITIATE COMBINATION METER SELF- DIAGNOSIS MODE
NOTE:
Once entered, Combination Meter Self-Diagnosis Mode will function with the ignition switch in ON or START.
Combination Meter Self-Diagnosis Mode will exit upon turning the ignition switch to OFF or ACC.
To initiate Combination Meter Self-Diagnosis Mode, refer to the following procedure.
1. Turn the ignition switch ON, while holding the odometer/trip meter switch for 5 - 8 seconds.
NOTE:
If the diagnosis function is activated the odometer/trip meter will display tESt.
COMBINATION METER SELF-DIAGNOSIS MODE FUNCTIONS
To interpret Combination Meter Self-Diagnosis Mode functions, refer to the following table.
Event Odometer Display Description of Test/Data Notes:
Odometer/trip meter A/B
switch held from 5 to 8
seconds (or until
released) tESt
Initiating self-diagnosis mode
Odometer/trip meter A/B
switch engaged and
released = next test
requested rXXXX, FAILReturn to normal opera-
tion of all lamps/LEDs and
displays hex ROM rev. If
a ROM checksum fault
exists, display alternates
between "r XXXX" and
"FAIL".
Next test requested nrXXXX Displays hex ROM rev as
stored in NVM.
Next test requested Sc1XX Displays 8-bit software
configuration value in Hex
format.Bit Coding
7-3 = reserved for future use
2 = TCS/VDC 0 = not present
1 = present
1 = Shift type 0 = Column shift
1 = Floor shift
0 = ICC 0 = not present
1 = present
Next test requested Sc2XX Displays 8-bit software
configuration value in Hex
format.Bit coding
7-0 = Reserved for future use
Next test requested EprXX Displays 8-bit software
configuration value in Hex
format.Bit Coding
7-2 = reserved for future use
1 = A/T Oil Temp (gauge)
0 = not present
1 = present
1 = Odo Units 0 = kilometers
1 = miles
Next test requested 1nFXX Displays 8-bit market info
value in Hex format.$31 = USA
$2A = Canada
Next test requested cYLXX Displays 8-bit engine con-
figuration value in Hex
format.$08 = 8 cylinder
$06 = 6 cylinder

DI-18
COMBINATION METERS
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Power Supply and Ground Circuit InspectionEKS00BC3
1. CHECK FUSES
Check for blown combination meter fuses.
Refer to DI-10, "Wiring Diagram — METER —" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> If fuse is blown, be sure to eliminate cause of malfunction before installing new fuse. Refer to PG-
4, "POWER SUPPLY ROUTING CIRCUIT" .
2. CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect combination meter connector.
2. Check voltage between combination meter harness connector terminals and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Check the harness for open between combination meter and fuse.
3. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check continuity between combination meter harness connector terminal and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> Inspection End.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
Unit Power source Fuse No.
Combination meter Battery
19
Ignition switch ON or START 14
Ignition switch ACC or ON 4
TerminalsIgnition switch position
(+) (– )OFFACC ON
Connector Terminal
M24 1
Ground 0V
Battery
voltage Battery
voltage
8 Battery
voltage Battery
voltage Battery
voltage
24 0V 0VBattery
voltage
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Terminals
Continuity
(+)
(– )
Connector Terminal
M24 17 Ground Yes
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DI-22
COMBINATION METERS
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Fuel Level Sensor Unit InspectionEKS00BC9
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT
The following symptoms do not indicate a malfunction.

Depending on vehicle position or driving circumstance, the fuel in the tank shifts and the indication may
fluctuate.

If the vehicle is fueled with the ignition switch ON, the indication will update slowly.

If the vehicle is tilted when the ignition switch is turned ON, fuel in the tank may flow to one direction
resulting in a change of reading.
LOW-FUEL WARNING LAMP
Depending on vehicle posture or driving circumstances, the fuel level in the tank varies, and the warning lamp
ON timing may be changed.
1. CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSIS
Perform the combination meter self-diagnosis. Refer to DI-13, "
SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Replace the combination meter. Refer to IP-13, "
COMBINATION METER" .
2. CHECK HARNESS CONNECTOR
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Check combination meter and fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump terminals (meter-side, and harness- side) for poor connection.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Repair or replace terminals or connectors.
3. CHECK HARNESS CONNECTOR OUTPUT SIGNAL
1. Disconnect fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Check voltage between combination meter harness connector M24 terminal 15 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Replace the combination meter. Refer to IP-13, "
COM-
BINATION METER" .
Battery voltage should exist.WKIA1816E

DI-28
COMPASS AND THERMOMETER
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Trouble DiagnosesEKS00GBW
PRELIMINARY CHECK FOR THERMOMETER
1. COOL DOWN CHECK
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
2. Cool down ambient sensor 2 with water or ice.
Does the indicated temperature drop?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> The system is malfunctioning. Check the system following “INSPECTION/COMPASS AND THER-
MOMETER ”. Refer to DI-28, "
INSPECTION/COMPASS AND THERMOMETER" .
2. WARM UP CHECK
1. Leave the vehicle for 10 minutes.
2. With the ignition switch in the ON position, disconnect and reconnect ambient sensor 2 connector.
Does the indicated temperature rise?
YES >> The system is OK.
NO >> The system is malfunctioning. Check the system following “INSPECTION/COMPASS AND THER-
MOMETER ”. Refer to DI-28, "
INSPECTION/COMPASS AND THERMOMETER" .
INSPECTION/COMPASS AND THERMOMETER
Symptom Possible causes Repair order
No display at all 1. 10A fuse. 2. Ground circuit.
3. auto anti-dazzling inside mirror. 1. Check 10A fuse [No. 12, located in fuse block (J/B)].
Turn the ignition switch ON and verify that battery positive volt-
age is at terminal 6 of auto anti-dazzling inside mirror.
2. Check ground circuit for auto anti-dazzling inside mirror.
3. Replace auto anti-dazzling inside mirror.
Forward direction indi-
cation slips off the mark
or incorrect. 1. In manual correction mode (Bar and
display vanish).
2. Zone variation change is not done. 1. Drive the vehicle and turn at an angle of 90
°.
2. Perform the zone variation change.
Displays wrong tem-
perature when ambient
temperature is between
− 40 °C ( −40° F) and
55 °C (130 °F) 1. Check operation.
2. Ambient sensor 2 circuit.
3. Ambient sensor 2.
4. Auto anti-dazzling inside mirror.
1. Perform preliminary check shown above.
2. Check harness for open or short between ambient sensor 2 and
auto anti-dazzling inside mirror.
3. Replace ambient sensor 2.
4. Replace auto anti-dazzling inside mirror.
Displays SC or OC 1. Ambient sensor 2 circuit. 2. Ambient sensor 2.
3. Auto anti-dazzling inside mirror. 1. Check harness for open or short between ambient sensor 2 and
auto anti-dazzling inside mirror.
2. Replace ambient sensor 2.
3. Replace auto anti-dazzling inside mirror.

DI-44
WARNING CHIME
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System DescriptionEKS00BCP
FUNCTION
Power is supplied at all times

through 50A fusible link (letter f , located in the fuse and fusible link box)

to BCM terminal 70, and

through 10A fuse [No. 19, located in the fuse block (J/B)]

to key switch and key lock solenoid terminal 3.
With ignition switch in ON or START position, power is supplied

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

to BCM terminal 38.
Ground is supplied

to BCM terminal 67

through body grounds M57, M61, and M79.
NOTE:
When ignition key warning chime, light warning chime, and seat belt warning chime are required at the same
time, the priorities for each chime are the following.
1. Light warning chime
2. Ignition key warning chime
3. Seat belt warning chime
IGNITION KEY WARNING CHIME
With the key inserted in the ignition switch, the ignition switch in OFF position, and the driver's door open, the
warning chime will sound.
Power is supplied

through key switch and key lock solenoid terminal 4

to BCM terminal 37.
Ground is supplied

to BCM terminal 47

through front door switch LH terminal 2.
Front door switch LH is case grounded.
BCM detects key inserted into the ignition switch, and sends key warning signal to combination meter via CAN
communication lines. When the combination meter receives key warning signal, it sounds warning chime.
LIGHT WARNING CHIME
With the key removed from the ignition switch, the driver's door open, and the lighting switch (part of the com-
bination switch) in 1st or 2nd position, the warning chime will sound. [Except when headlamp battery saver
control operates (5 minutes after ignition switch is turned to OFF or ACC position) and headlamps do not illu-
minate.]
Signal is supplied

from combination switch (lighting switch) terminals 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10

to BCM terminals 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 32, 33, 34, 35 and 36.
NOTE:
BCM detected lighting switch in 1st or 2nd position. Refer to BCS-3, "
COMBINATION SWITCH READING
FUNCTION" .
Ground is supplied

to BCM terminal 47

through front door switch LH terminal 2.
Front door switch LH is case grounded.
BCM detects headlamps are illuminated, and sends light warning signal to combination meter CAN communi-
cation lines. When the combination meter receives light warning signal, it sounds warning chime.
SEAT BELT WARNING CHIME
When the ignition switch is turned ON with the seat belt unfastened [seat belt buckle pre-tensioner assembly
LH (seat belt buckle switch) unfastened], warning chime will sound for approximately 6 seconds.