2006 INFINITI QX56 ignition

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
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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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Symptom ChartEKS00BC4
Vehicle Speed Signal InspectionEKS00BC5
1. CHECK ABS ACTUATOR AND ELECTRIC UNIT (CONTROL UNIT) SELF-DIAGNOSIS
Refer to BRC-29, "
SELF-DIAGNOSIS" .
OK or NG
OK >> Replace the combination meter. Refer to IP-13, "COMBINATION METER" .
NG >> Perform "Diagnostic Procedure" for displayed DTC. Refer to BRC-11, "
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS" .
Engine Oil Pressure Signal Inspection EKS00BC6
1. CHECK OIL PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNAL
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Check voltage between combination meter harness connector M24 terminal 20 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> GO TO 3.
2. CHECK OIL PRESSURE SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect combination meter connector M24 and oil pressure sensor connector F4.
3. Check continuity between combination meter harness connector M24 terminal 16 and oil pressure sensor harness connector F4
terminal 3.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace the combination meter. Refer to IP-13, "COM-
BINATION METER" .
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
Trouble phenomenon Possible cause
Improper tachometer indication. Refer to DI-21, "
Engine Speed Signal Inspection" .
Improper water temperature gauge indication. Refer to DI-21, "
Water Temperature Signal Inspection" .
Improper speedometer or odometer. Refer to DI-19, "
Vehicle Speed Signal Inspection" .
Improper fuel gauge indication. Refer to DI-22, "
Fuel Level Sensor Unit Inspection" .
Fuel warning lamp indication is irregular.
Improper A/T oil temperature gauge indication Refer to
AT-127, "
DTC P1710 A/T FLUID TEMPERATURE SEN-
SOR CIRCUIT" .
Improper voltage gauge indication Replace combination meter. Refer to IP-13, "
COMBINATION
METER" .
More than one gauge does not give proper indication.
Improper A/T position indication. Refer to DI-41, "
A/T INDICATOR" .
Illumination control does not operate properly. Refer to LT-157, "
ILLUMINATION" .
Terminals
Condition Voltage (V)
(+)
(– )
Connector Terminal
M24 20 Ground When ignition switch is in ON
position. (Engine stopped)
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Engine running. (Idle speed) Yes
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Continuity should exist.
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DI-20
COMBINATION METERS
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3. CHECK OIL PRESSURE SENSOR REFERENCE VOLTAGE
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect oil pressure sensor connector F4.
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Check voltage between combination meter harness connector M24 terminal 22 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Replace the combination meter. Refer to IP-13, "
COM-
BINATION METER" .
4. CHECK OIL PRESSURE SENSOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect combination meter connector M24.
3. Check continuity between combination meter harness connector M24 terminal 22 and oil pressure sensor harness connector F4 terminal 1.
4. Check continuity between combination meter harness connector M24 terminal 22 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
5. CHECK OIL PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT
1. Check continuity between combination meter harness connector M24 terminal 20 and oil pressure sensor harness connector F4 terminal 2.
2. Check continuity between combination meter harness connector M24 terminal 20 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG >> Repair harness or connector. Voltage
: Approx. 5V
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Continuity should exist.
Continuity should not exist.
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Continuity should exist.
Continuity should not exist.
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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" .
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4. CHECK HARNESS FOR OPEN OR SHORT CIRCUIT
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect combination meter connector M24.
3. Check continuity between combination meter harness connector M24 (B) terminal 15 and fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump
harness connector C5 (A) terminal 2.
4. Check continuity between fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump harness connector C5 (A) terminal 2 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
5. CHECK FUEL LEVEL SENSOR CIRCUIT
1. Check continuity between combination meter harness connector M24 (B) terminal 16 and fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump
harness connector C5 (A) terminal 5.
2. Check continuity between fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump harness connector C5 (A) terminal 5 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
6. CHECK FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT
Check the fuel level sensor unit. Refer to DI-25, "
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT CHECK" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 7.
NG >> Replace the fuel level sensor unit. Refer to IP-13, "
COMBINATION METER" .
7. CHECK INSTALLATION CONDITION
Check fuel level sensor unit installation, and determine whether the float arm interferes or binds with any of the
internal components in the fuel tank.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace the combination meter. Refer to IP-13, "COMBINATION METER" .
NG >> Install the fuel level sensor unit properly. Continuity should exist.
Continuity should not exist.
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Continuity should exist.
Continuity should not exist.
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DI-24
COMBINATION METERS
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Fuel Gauge Fluctuates, Indicates Wrong Value, or VariesEKS00BCA
1. CHECK FUEL GAUGE FLUCTUATION
Test drive vehicle to see if gauge fluctuates only during driving or just before or just after stopping.
Does the indication value vary only during driving or just before or just after stopping?
YES >> The fluctuation may be caused by fuel level change in the fuel tank. Condition is normal.
NO >> Ask the customer about the situation when the symptom occurs in detail, Refer to DI-22, "
Fuel
Level Sensor Unit Inspection" .
Fuel Gauge Does Not Move to Full-positionEKS00BCB
1. CHECK POINTER MOVEMENT TO FULL-POSITION
Does it take a long time for the pointer to move to full-position?
YES or NO
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> GO TO 3.
2. CHECK IGNITION SWITCH POSITION
Was the vehicle fueled with the ignition switch ON?
YES or NO
YES >> Be sure to fuel the vehicle with the ignition switch OFF. Otherwise, it will take a long time for the pointer to move to full-position because of the characteristic of the fuel gauge.
NO >> GO TO 3.
3. OBSERVE VEHICLE POSITION
Is the vehicle parked on an incline?
YES or NO
YES >> Check the fuel level indication with vehicle on a level surface.
NO >> GO TO 4.
4. CHECK POINTER MOVEMENT TO EMPTY-POSITION
During driving, does the fuel gauge move gradually toward empty-position?
YES or NO
YES >> Check the fuel level sensor unit. Refer to DI-25, "FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT CHECK" .
NO >> Check fuel level sensor unit installation, and determine whether the float arm interferes or binds with any of the internal components in the fuel tank.

DI-26
COMPASS AND THERMOMETER
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COMPASS AND THERMOMETERPFP:24835
System DescriptionEKS00GBU
This unit displays the following items:

Earth magnetism and heading direction of vehicle.

Outside air temperature.

Caution for frozen road surfaces.
OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
Push the mode (N) switch when the ignition switch is in the ON position. The outside temperature will be dis-
played in “°F”. To change the indication from “° F” to “° C”, push and hold the mode (N) switch for about 3 sec-
onds until the display begins to flash. Press the mode (N) switch again to toggle between “°F” and “° C”.
DIRECTION DISPLAY
Push the mode (N) switch when the ignition switch is in the ON position. The direction will be displayed.
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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.