2006 INFINITI QX56 steering wheel

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.

BRC-8
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
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ABS FunctionEFS004XC

The Anti-Lock Brake System detects wheel revolution while braking and improves handling stability during
sudden braking by electrically preventing wheel lockup. Maneuverability is also improved for avoiding
obstacles.

If the electrical system malfunctions, the Fail-Safe function is activated, the ABS becomes inoperative and
the ABS warning lamp turns on.

The electrical system can be diagnosed using CONSULT-II.

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

Just after starting the 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.
EBD FunctionEFS004XD

Electronic Brake Distribution is a function that detects subtle slippages between the front and rear wheels
during braking, and it improves handling stability by electronically controlling the brake fluid pressure
which results in reduced rear wheel slippage.

If the electrical system malfunctions, the Fail-Safe function is activated, the EBD and ABS become inoper-
ative, and the ABS warning lamp and BRAKE warning lamp are turned on.

The electrical system can be diagnosed using CONSULT-II.

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

Just after starting the 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.
TCS FunctionEFS004XE

Spinning of the drive wheels is detected by the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) using inputs
from the wheel speed sensors. If wheel spin occurs, the drive wheel right and left brake fluid pressure
control and engine fuel cut are activated while the throttle value is restricted to reduce the engine torque
and decrease the amount of wheel spin. In addition, the throttle opening is controlled to achieve the opti-
mum engine torque.

Depending on road condition, the vehicle may have a sluggish feel. This is normal, because optimum trac-
tion has the highest priority during TCS operation.

TCS may be activated during sudden vehicle acceleration, wide open throttle acceleration, sudden trans-
mission shifts or when the vehicle is driven on a road with a varying surface friction coefficient.

The SLIP indicator lamp flashes to inform the driver of TCS operation.
VDC FunctionEFS004XF

In addition to the ABS/TCS function, the driver steering amount and brake operation amount are detected
from the steering angle sensor and front and rear pressure sensors, and the vehicle's driving status
(amount of under steering/over steering) is determined using inputs from the yaw rate sensor/side G sen-
sor, wheel speed sensors, etc. and this information is used to improve vehicle stability by controlling the
braking and engine torque application to the wheels.

The SLIP indicator lamp flashes to inform the driver of VDC operation.

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

The ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp and SLIP indicator lamp may turn on when the vehicle is
subject to strong shaking or large vibration, such as when the vehicle is on a turn table or a ship while the
engine is running or on a steep slope. In this case, restart the engine on a normal road and if the ABS
warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp and SLIP indicator lamp turn off, there is no problem.
Fail-Safe FunctionEFS004XG
CAUTION:
If the Fail-Safe function is activated, perform the Self Diagnosis for ABS/TCS/VDC system.

TROUBLE DIAGNOSISBRC-25
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
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STR ANGLE SIGSteering angle
detected by steering
angle sensorStraight-ahead
Approx. 0 deg
BRC-40, "Steering Angle
Sensor System"Steering wheel turned –756 to 756 deg
YAW RATE SEN Yaw rate detected by
yaw rate sensorVehicle stopped Approx. 0 d/s
BRC-41, "
Yaw Rate/Side/
Decel G Sensor System
Inspection"Vehicle running–100 to 100 d/s
SIDE G-SENSOR Transverse G detected
by side G-sensorVehicle stopped
Approx. 0 m/s
2BRC-41, "Yaw Rate/Side/
Decel G Sensor System
Inspection"Vehicle running–16.7 to 16.7 m/s2
BATTERY VOLT Battery voltage sup-
plied to ABS actuator
and electric unit (con-
trol unit)Ignition switch ON
10 to 16VBRC-46, "
ABS/TCS/VDC
Control Unit Power and
Ground Systems Inspec-
tion"
STOP LAMP SW
Stop lamp switch oper-
ationBrake pedal depressed ON
BRC-45, "
Stop Lamp
Switch System Inspec-
tion"Brake pedal not depressed OFF
OFF SW VDC OFF switch
ON/OFF status VDC OFF switch ON
(When VDC OFF indicator
lamp is ON)
ON
BRC-56, "
VDC OFF
SWITCH"VDC OFF switch OFF
(When VDC OFF indicator
lamp is OFF) OFF
ABS WARN LAMP ABS warning lamp ON
condition (Note 2)ABS warning lamp ON ON
—
ABS warning lamp OFF OFF
MOTOR RELAY Operation status of
motor and motor relayIgnition switch ON or running
(ABS not activated)
OFF
BRC-44, "
Actuator Motor,
Motor Relay, and Circuit
Inspection"Ignition switch ON or engine
running (ABS activated) ON
ACTUATOR RLY Actuator relay opera-
tion statusVehicle stopped (Ignition
switch ON)
OFF
BRC-44, "
Actuator Motor,
Motor Relay, and Circuit
Inspection"Vehicle stopped (Engine run-
ning) ON
OFF LAMP VDC OFF indicator
lamp status (Note 3) When VDC OFF indicator
lamp is ON
ON
BRC-54, "
CAN Commu-
nication System Inspec-
tion"When VDC OFF indicator
lamp is OFF OFF
SLIP LAMP SLIP indicator lamp
status (Note 4)When SLIP indicator lamp is
ON
ON
BRC-54, "
CAN Commu-
nication System Inspec-
tion"When SLIP indicator lamp is
OFF OFF
Monitor item
Display content Data monitor
Note: Error inspection
checklist
Condition Reference value in
normal operation

BRC-30
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Display Item List
Self-diagnostic itemMalfunction detecting condition Check system
FR LH SENSOR 1
[C1104] Circuit of front LH wheel sensor is open, shorted or sensor power
voltage is unusual.
BRC-38, "
Wheel Sensor
System Inspection"
(Note 1)
RR RH SENSOR 1
[C1101]
Circuit of rear RH wheel sensor is open, shorted or sensor power
voltage is unusual.
FR RH SENSOR 1
[C1103] Circuit of front RH wheel sensor is open, shorted or sensor power
voltage is unusual.
RR LH SENSOR 1
[C1102] Circuit of rear LH wheel sensor is open, shorted or sensor power
voltage is unusual.
FR LH SENSOR 2
[C1108] ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) cannot identify sen-
sor pulses, because of large gap between wheel sensor and sen-
sor rotor.
RR RH SENSOR 2
[C1105] ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) cannot identify sen-
sor pulses, because of large gap between wheel sensor and sen-
sor rotor.
FR RH SENSOR 2
[C1107] ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) cannot identify sen-
sor pulses, because of large gap between wheel sensor and sen-
sor rotor.
RR LH SENSOR 2
[C1106] ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) cannot identify sen-
sor pulses, because of large gap between wheel sensor and sen-
sor rotor.
ABS SENSOR
[C1115] Wheel sensor input is abnormal.
STOP LAMP SW
[C1116] Stop lamp switch or circuit malfunction. BRC-45, "
Stop Lamp
Switch System Inspec-
tion"
DECEL G SEN SET
[C1160]
ABS decel sensor adjustment is incomplete. BRC-55, "Inspection For
Self-diagnosis Result
"DECEL G SEN SET""
ST ANGL SEN SAFE
[C1163]
When steering angle sensor is in safe mode. BRC-53, "Steering Angle
Sensor Safe Mode
Inspection"
ST ANG SEN CIRCUIT
[C1143]
Neutral position of steering angle sensor is dislocated, or steer-
ing angle sensor is malfunctioning. BRC-40, "Steering Angle
Sensor System"
YAW RATE SENSOR
[C1145]Yaw rate sensor has generated an error, or yaw rate sensor sig-
nal line is open or shorted. BRC-41, "Yaw Rate/
Side/Decel G Sensor
System Inspection"

TROUBLE DIAGNOSISBRC-33
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
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CAUTION:
When “START (NISSAN BASED VHCL)” is touched immediately after starting the engine or turning
on the ignition switch, “ABS” might not be displayed in the SELECT SYSTEM screen. In this case,
repeat the operation from step 2.
3. Return to the SELECT MONITOR ITEM screen, and touch “ECU INPUT SIGNALS”, “MAIN SIGNALS ”, or
“SELECTION FROM MENU ”. Refer to the following information.
4. When “START” is touched, the data monitor screen is displayed.
Display Item List
Item
(Unit) Data monitor item selection
Remarks
ECU INPUT
SIGNALS MAIN
SIGNALS SELECTION
FROM MENU
GEAR ××× Gear position judged by PNP
switch signal is displayed.
FR RH SENSOR
(km/h, MPH) ××× Wheel speed calculated by front
RH wheel sensor signal is dis-
played.
FR LH SENSOR
(km/h, MPH) ××× Wheel speed calculated by front LH
wheel sensor signal is displayed.
RR RH SENSOR
(km/h, MPH) ××× Wheel speed calculated by rear RH
wheel sensor signal is displayed.
RR LH SENSOR
(km/h, MPH) ×××
Wheel speed calculated by rear LH
wheel sensor signal is displayed.
BATTERY VOLT
(V) ××× Voltage supplied to ABS actuator
and electric unit (control unit) is dis-
played.
N POSI SIG ––× Shift position judged by PNP switch
signal.
P POSI SIG ––× Shift position judged by PNP switch
signal.
ACCEL POS SIG
(%) ×
–×Throttle valve open/close status
judged by CAN communication sig-
nal is displayed.
ENGINE SPEED
(rpm) ××× Engine speed judged by CAN com-
munication signal is displayed.
STR ANGLE SIG
(deg) ×
–×Steering angle detected by steering
angle sensor is displayed.
YAW R AT E S E N
(d/s) ×××
Yaw rate detected by yaw rate sen-
sor is displayed.
DECEL G-SEN
(d/s) ××× Longitudinal acceleration detected
by decel G-sensor is displayed.
SIDE G-SENSOR
(m/s
2 ) ×
– × Transverse acceleration detected
by side G-sensor is displayed.
STOP LAMP SW
(ON/OFF) ××× Stop lamp switch (ON/OFF) status
is displayed.
OFF SW
(ON/OFF)
×× × VDC OFF switch (ON/OFF) status
is displayed.
ABS WARN LAMP
(ON/OFF) –
×× ABS warning lamp (ON/OFF) status
is displayed.
SLIP LAMP
(ON/OFF) –
×× SLIP indicator lamp (ON/OFF) sta-
tus is displayed.
FR LH IN SOL
(ON/OFF) –
×× Front LH IN ABS solenoid (ON/
OFF) status is displayed.
FR LH OUT SOL
(ON/OFF) –
×× Front LH OUT ABS solenoid (ON/
OFF) status is displayed.

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SELF-DIAGNOSTIC ITEMSBRC-41
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
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4. CHECK DATA MONITOR
1. Connect steering angle sensor and ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connectors.
2. Use “DATA MONITOR ” to check if the status of "STR ANGLE SIG" is normal.
OK or NG
OK >> Perform ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) self-diagnosis again.
NG >> Replace spiral cable (steering angle sensor) and adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-62, "
Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .
Yaw Rate/Side/Decel G Sensor System InspectionEFS004XV
CAUTION:
Sudden turns (such as spin turns, acceleration turns), drifting, etc. when VDC function is OFF may
cause the yaw rate/side/decel G sensor system to indicate a problem. This is not a problem if normal
operation can be resumed after restarting the engine.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. SELF-DIAGNOSIS RESULT CHECK
Check self-diagnosis results.
CAUTION:
If vehicle is on turn table at entrance to parking garage, or on other moving surface, VDC OFF indica-
tor lamp may illuminate and CONSULT-II self-diagnosis may indicate yaw rate sensor system malfunc-
tion. However, in this case there is no malfunction in yaw rate sensor system. Take vehicle off of turn
table or other moving surface, and start engine. Results will return to normal.
Is the above displayed in the self-diagnosis display items?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Inspection End.
2. CONNECTOR INSPECTION
Disconnect the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector E125 and yaw rate/side/decel G sensor
connector M108.
Check the terminals for deformation, disconnection, looseness or damage.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Repair or replace as necessary.
Steering condition Data monitor
Straight-ahead –3.5 deg to +3.5 deg
Turn wheel to the right by 90 ° Approx. - 90deg
Turn wheel to the left by 90 ° Approx. + 90deg
Self-diagnosis results
YAW RATE SENSOR G-SENSOR
SIDE G-SEN CIRCUIT

BRC-62
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
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ON-VEHICLE SERVICEPFP:00000
Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral PositionEFS004YH
After removing/installing or replacing ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit), steering angle sensor, steer-
ing and suspension components which affect wheel alignment or after adjusting wheel alignment, be sure to
adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor before running vehicle.
NOTE:
Adjustment of steering angle sensor neutral position requires CONSULT-II.
1. Stop vehicle with front wheels in straight-ahead position.
2. Connect CONSULT-II and CONSULT-II CONVERTER to data
link connector on vehicle, and turn ignition switch ON (do not
start engine).
3. Touch “ABS”, “WORK SUPPORT ” and “ST ANGLE SENSOR
ADJUSTMENT ” on CONSULT-II screen in this order.
4. Touch “START”.
CAUTION:
Do not touch steering wheel while adjusting steering angle
sensor.
5. After approximately 10 seconds, touch “END”. (After approxi-
mately 60 seconds, it ends automatically.)
6. Turn ignition switch OFF, then turn it ON again.
7. Run vehicle with front wheels in straight-ahead position, then stop.
8. Select “DATA MONITOR ”, “SELECTION FROM MENU ”, and
“STR ANGLE SIG ” on CONSULT-II screen. Then check that
“STR ANGLE SIG ” is within 0±3.5 deg. If value is more than specification, repeat steps 1 to 5.
9. Erase memory of ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) and ECM.
10. Turn ignition switch to OFF.
Calibration of Decel G SensorEFS004YI
After removing/installing or replacing ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit), yaw rate/side/decel G sen-
sor, steering and suspension components which affect wheel alignment or after adjusting wheel alignment, be
sure to calibrate the decel G sensor before running vehicle.
NOTE:
Calibration of decel G sensor requires CONSULT-II.
1. Stop vehicle with front wheels in straight-ahead position. CAUTION:

The work should be done on a level area with an unloaded vehicle.

Keep all the tires inflated to the correct pressures. Adjust the tire pressure to the specified pres-
sure value.
2. Connect CONSULT-II with CONSULT-II CONVERTER to data link connector on vehicle, and turn ignition switch ON (do not start engine).
CAUTION:
If CONSULT-II is used with no connection of CONSULT-II CONVERTER, malfunctions might be
detected in self-diagnosis depending on control unit which carries out CAN communication.
3. Touch "ABS", "WORK SUPPORT" and "DECEL G SEN CALIBRATION" on CONSULT-II screen in this order. Refer to BRC-28, "
CONSULT-II BASIC OPERATION PROCEDURE" .
BBIA0369E
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ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM
2006 QX56
Multiport Fuel Injection (MFI) SystemUBS00KZ7
INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL CHART
*1: This sensor is not used to control the engine system. This is used only for the on board diagnosis.
*2: This signal is sent to the ECM through CAN communication line.
*3: ECM determines the start signal status by the signals of engine speed and battery voltage.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The amount of fuel injected from the fuel injector is determined by the ECM. The ECM controls the length of
time the valve remains open (injection pulse duration). The amount of fuel injected is a program value in the
ECM memory. The program value is preset by engine operating conditions. These conditions are determined
by input signals (for engine speed and intake air) from both the crankshaft position sensor and the mass air
flow sensor.
VARIOUS FUEL INJECTION INCREASE/DECREASE COMPENSATION
In addition, the amount of fuel injected is compensated to improve engine performance under various operat-
ing conditions as listed below.


During warm-up

When starting the engine

During acceleration

Hot-engine operation

When selector lever is changed from N to D

High-load, high-speed operation


During deceleration

During high engine speed operation
Sensor Input signal to ECMECM functionActuator
Crankshaft position sensor (POS) Engine speed*
3
Piston position
Fuel injection
& mixture ratio
controlFuel injector
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)
Mass air flow sensor
Amount of intake air
Engine coolant temperature sensor Engine coolant temperature
Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 Density of oxygen in exhaust gas
Throttle position sensor Throttle position
Accelerator pedal position sensor Accelerator pedal position
Park/neutral position (PNP) switch Gear position
Knock sensor Engine knocking condition
Battery Battery voltage*
3
Power steering pressure sensorPower steering operation
Heated oxygen sensor 2 Density of oxygen in exhaust gas*
1
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)VDC/TCS operation command*2
Air conditioner switch
Air conditioner operation*2
Wheel sensorVehicle speed*2