2006 INFINITI QX56 turn signal

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AUTO LIGHT SYSTEM
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System DescriptionEKS00B8S
Automatically turns on/off the parking lamps and the headlamps in accordance with ambient light.
Timing for when the lamps turn on/off can be selected using four modes.
OUTLINE
The auto light control system uses an optical sensor that detects outside brightness.
When the lighting switch is in "AUTO" position, it automatically turns on/off the parking lamps and the head-
lamps in accordance with the ambient light. Sensitivity can be adjusted in four steps. For the details of the set-
ting, refer to LT- 5 5 , "
SETTING CHANGE FUNCTIONS" .
Optical sensor ground is supplied

to optical sensor terminal 3

through BCM (body control module) terminal 18.
When ignition switch is turned to “ON” position and when outside brightness is darker than prescribed level,
input is supplied

to BCM terminal 58

through optical sensor terminal 4.
The headlamps will then illuminate. For a description of headlamp operation, refer to LT- 5 , "
System Descrip-
tion" .
COMBINATION SWITCH READING FUNCTION
Refer to BCS-3, "COMBINATION SWITCH READING FUNCTION" .
EXTERIOR LAMP BATTERY SAVER CONTROL
When the combination switch (lighting switch) is in the AUTO position, and the ignition switch is turned from
ON or ACC to OFF, and one of the front doors is opened, the battery saver control feature is activated.
Under this condition, the headlamps remain illuminated for 5 minutes, then the headlamps are turned off.
Exterior lamp battery saver control mode can be changed by the function setting of CONSULT-II.
DELAY TIMER FUNCTION
When the ignition switch is ON and auto light switch is ON, the BCM turns on/off the headlamps. In delay timer
function, ignition is OFF, auto light sensor power source is OFF and the headlamps are not turned on/off by the
BCM. On condition that:

when the state of ignition switch ON or ACC is ON and output judgment by auto light function is headlamp
ON changes to ignition switch and ACC are OFF and any door switch is ON, output judgment by BCM
should be headlamp ON for 5 minutes by timer. After time out, output judgment by BCM should be head-
lamp OFF.

when the state of any door switch is turned to ON from OFF while 45 second or 5 minute timer is counting,
timer stops, and restarts counting for 5 minutes, then BCM judges output as headlamp ON. After time out,
BCM judges output as headlamp OFF.

when the state of front door switch (LH), front door switch (RH), rear door switch LH, rear door switch RH
or back door latch (door ajar switch) is ON turns to all door switches are OFF while 45 second or 5 minute
timer is counting, timer stops, and restarts counting for 45 seconds, then BCM judges output as headlamp
ON. After timer out, BCM judges output as headlamp OFF.

when the state is ignition switch ON or ACC is ON or auto light switch OFF while timer is counting, timer
stops counting and BCM turns on/off lamps according to headlamp function, front fog lamp function, auto
light function and headlamp battery save function.
Delay timer control mode can be changed by the function setting of CONSULT-II.
CAN Communication System DescriptionEKS00B8T
Refer to LAN-26, "CAN COMMUNICATION" .
Major Components and FunctionsEKS00B8U
Components Functions
BCM

Turns on/off circuits of tail light and headlamp according to signals from light sensor, lighting switch
(AUTO), front door switch LH, front door switch RH, rear door switch, back door latch (door ajar
switch), and ignition switch (ON, OFF).
Optical sensor

Converts ambient light (lux) to voltage, and sends it to BCM. (Detects lightness of 50 to 1,300 lux)

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Terminals and Reference Values for BCMEKS00B8X
Te r m i n a l
No. Wire
color Signal name Measuring condition
Reference value
(Approx.)
Ignition
switch Operation or condition
2 SB Combination switch input 5 ON Lighting, turn, wiper OFF
Wiper dial position 4
3 G/Y Combination switch input 4 ON Lighting, turn, wiper OFF
Wiper dial position 4
4 Y Combination switch input 3 ON Lighting, turn, wiper OFF
Wiper dial position 4
5 G/B Combination switch input 2 ONLighting, turn, wiper OFF
Wiper dial position 4
6 V Combination switch input 1
12 R/L Front door switch RH signal OFF Front door
switch RH ON (open)
0V
OFF (closed) Battery voltage
13 GR Rear door switch RH OFFRear door
switch RH ON (open)
0V
OFF (closed) Battery voltage
18 P Sensor ground ON— 0V
32 R/G Combination switch output 5 ON Lighting, turn, wiper OFF
Wiper dial position 4
33 R/Y Combination switch output 4 ON Lighting, turn, wiper OFF
Wiper dial position 4
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SKIA5292E
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SKIA5292E
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AUTO LIGHT SYSTEM
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NOTE:
Optical sensor must be completely subjected to work lamp light. If the optical sensor is insufficiently illumi-
nated, the measured value may not satisfy standard.
Terminals and Reference Values for IPDM E/REKS00B8Y
34 L Combination switch output 3 ONLighting, turn, wiper OFF
Wiper dial position 4
35 O/B Combination switch output 2 ONLighting, turn, wiper OFF
Wiper dial position 4
36 R/W Combination switch output 1
38 W/L Ignition switch (ON) ON —Battery voltage
39 L CAN-H —— —
40 P CAN-L —— —
43 R/B Back door latch (door ajar
switch) signal OFFBack door
latch (door
ajar switch) ON (open)
0V
OFF (closed) Battery voltage
47 SB Front door switch LH signal OFF Front door
switch LH ON (open)
0V
OFF (closed) Battery voltage
48 R/Y Rear door switch LH signal OFF Rear door
switch LH ON (open)
0V
OFF (closed) Battery voltage
58 W/R Optical sensor signal ONWhen optical sensor is illumi-
nated
3.1V or more
Note
When optical sensor is not illumi-
nated 0.6V or less
67 B Ground ON— 0V
70 W/B Battery power supply OFF— Battery voltage
Terminal
No. Wire
color Signal name Measuring condition
Reference value
(Approx.)
Ignition
switch Operation or condition
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Terminal
No. Wire
color Signal name Measuring condition
Reference value
(Approx.)
Ignition
switch Operation or condition
38 B Ground ON— 0V
39 L CAN-H —— —
40 P CAN-L —— —
52 L Headlamp low (LH) ON Lighting switch
2ND positionOFF
0V
ON Battery voltage
54 R/Y Headlamp low (RH) ON Lighting switch
2ND positionOFF
0V
ON Battery voltage
55 G Headlamp high (LH) ON Lighting switch
HIGH or PASS
positionOFF
0V
ON Battery voltage

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CONSULT-II Function (BCM)EKS00B91
CONSULT-II can display each diagnostic item using the diagnostic test modes shown following.
CONSULT-II OPERATION
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.
1. With the ignition switch OFF, connect CONSULT-II and CON-
SULT-II CONVERTER to the data link connector, then turn igni-
tion switch ON.
2. Touch "START (NISSAN BASED VHCL)".
3. Touch "BCM" on "SELECT SYSTEM" screen. If "BCM" is not indicated, go to GI-40, "
CONSULT-II Data Link
Connector (DLC) Circuit" .
BCM diagnostic
test item Diagnostic mode
Description
Inspection by part WORK SUPPORT
Supports inspections and adjustments. Commands are transmitted to the BCM
for setting the status suitable for required operation, input/output signals are
received from the BCM and received data is displayed.
DATA MONITOR Displays BCM input/output data in real time. ACTIVE TEST Operation of electrical loads can be checked by sending drive signal to them.
SELF-DIAG RESULTS Displays BCM self-diagnosis results.
CAN DIAG SUPPORT MNTR The result of transmit/receive diagnosis of CAN communication can be read. ECU PART NUMBER BCM part number can be read.CONFIGURATION Performs BCM configuration read/write functions.
BBIA0369E
BCIA0029E
BCIA0030E

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Operation Procedure
1. Touch "HEAD LAMP" on "SELECT TEST ITEM" screen.
2. Touch "ACTIVE TEST" on "SELECT DIAG MODE" screen.
3. Touch item to be tested and check operation of the selected item.
4. During the operation check, touching "BACK" deactivates the operation.
Display Item List
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
Operation Procedure
1. Touch "BCM" on "SELECT TEST ITEM" screen.
2. Touch "SELF-DIAG RESULTS" on "SELECT DIAG MODE" screen.
3. Self-diagnostic results are displayed.
HI BEAM SW"ON/OFF"Displays status (high beam switch: ON/Others: OFF) of high beam switch judged from lighting
switch signal.
HEAD LAMP SW 1 "ON/OFF" Displays status (headlamp switch 1: ON/Others: OFF) of headlamp switch 2 judged from light-
ing switch signal.
HEAD LAMP SW 2 "ON/OFF" Displays status (headlamp switch 2: ON/Others: OFF) of headlamp switch 2 judged from light-
ing switch signal.
LIGHT SW 1ST "ON/OFF" Displays status (lighting switch 1st position: ON/Others: OFF) of lighting switch judged from
lighting switch signal.
AUTO LIGHT SW "ON/OFF" Displays status of the lighting switch as judged from the lighting switch signal. (AUTO position:
ON/Other than AUTO position: OFF)
PASSING SW "ON/OFF"Displays status (flash-to-pass switch: ON/Others: OFF) of flash-to-pass switch judged from
lighting switch signal.
FR FOG SW "ON/OFF"Displays status (front fog lamp switch: ON/Others: OFF) of front fog lamp switch judged from
lighting switch signal.
DOOR SW-DR "ON/OFF"Displays status of the front door LH as judged from the front door switch LH signal. (Door is
open: ON/Door is closed: OFF)
DOOR SW-AS "ON/OFF"Displays status of the front door RH as judged from the front door switch RH signal. (Door is
open: ON/Door is closed: OFF)
DOOR SW-RR "ON/OFF"Displays status of the rear door as judged from the rear door switch (RH) signal. (Door is
open: ON/Door is closed: OFF)
DOOR SW-RL "ON/OFF"Displays status of the rear door as judged from the rear door switch (LH) signal. (Door is open:
ON/Door is closed: OFF)
BACK DOOR SW "ON/OFF" Displays status of the back door as judged from the back door latch (door ajar switch) signal.
(Door is open: ON/Door is closed: OFF)
TURN SIGNAL R "ON/OFF" Displays status (Turn right: ON/Others: OFF) as judged from lighting switch signal.
TURN SIGNAL L "ON/OFF" Displays status (Turn left: ON/Others: OFF) as judged from lighting switch signal.
CARGO LAMP SW "ON/OFF" Displays status of cargo lamp.
OPTICAL SENSOR [0 - 5V] Displays "ambient light (close to 5V when dark/close to 0V when light)" judged from optical
sensor signal.
Monitor item
Contents
Test itemDescription
TAIL LAMP Allows tail lamp relay to operate by switching ON-OFF.
HEAD LAMP Allows headlamp relay (HI, LO) to operate by switching ON-OFF.
FR FOG LAMP Allows fog lamp relay to operate by switching ON-OFF.
CARGO LAMP Allows cargo lamp to operate by switching ON-OFF.

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AUTO LIGHT SYSTEM
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Display Item List
CONSULT-II Function (IPDM E/R)EKS00B92
CONSULT-II can display each diagnostic item using the diagnostic test modes shown following.
CONSULT-II OPERATION
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.
1. With the ignition switch OFF, connect CONSULT-II and CON-
SULT-II CONVERTER to the data link connector, then turn the
ignition switch ON.
2. Touch "START (NISSAN BASED VHCL)".
3. Touch "IPDM E/R" on "SELECT SYSTEM" screen. If "IPDM E/R" is not displayed, refer to GI-40, "
CONSULT-II Data
Link Connector (DLC) Circuit" .
Monitored itemCONSULT-ll display Description
CAN communication CAN communication [U1000] Malfunction is detected in CAN communication.
CAN communication system CAN communication system 1 to 6 [U1000] Malfunction is detected in CAN system.
IPDM E/R diagnostic mode Description
SELF-DIAG RESULTS Displays IPDM E/R self-diagnosis results. DATA MONITOR Displays IPDM E/R input/output data in real time.
CAN DIAG SUPPORT MNTR The result of transmit/receive diagnosis of CAN communication can be read. ACTIVE TEST Operation of electrical loads can be checked by sending drive signal to them.
BBIA0369E
BCIA0029E
BCIA0030E

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AUTO LIGHT SYSTEM
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Trouble Diagnosis Chart by SymptomEKS00B93
Lighting Switch InspectionEKS00B94
1. CHECK LIGHTING SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL
With CONSULT-II
Select "BCM" on CONSULT-II. With "HEAD LAMP" data monitor,
make sure "AUTO LIGHT SW" turns ON-OFF linked with operation
of lighting switch.
Without CONSULT-II
Refer to LT- 1 0 3 , "
Combination Switch Inspection" .
OK or NG
OK >> Inspection End.
NG >> Check lighting switch. Refer to LT- 1 0 3 , "
Combination
Switch Inspection" .
Headlamp relay (HI, LO) out-
put
LAMPSAllows headlamp relay (HI, LO) to operate by switching operation
(OFF, HI, LO) at your option (Headlamp high beam repeats ON-OFF
every 1 second).
Front fog lamp relay output Allows fog lamp relay to operate by switching operation ON-OFF at
your option.
Test item
CONSULT-II screen display Description
Trouble phenomenon Malfunction system and reference

Parking lamps and headlamps will not illuminate when out-
side of the vehicle becomes dark. (Lighting switch 1st posi-
tion and 2nd position operate normally.)

Parking lamps and headlamp will not go out when outside of
the vehicle becomes light. (Lighting switch 1st position and
2nd position operate normally.)

Headlamps go out when outside of the vehicle becomes
light, but parking lamps stay on.

Refer to LT- 5 8 , "WORK SUPPORT" .

Refer to LT- 6 2 , "Lighting Switch Inspection" .

Refer to LT- 6 3 , "Optical Sensor System Inspection" .
If above systems are normal, replace BCM. Refer to BCS-20, "
BCM" .
Parking lamps illuminate when outside of the vehicle becomes
dark, but headlamps stay off. (Lighting switch 1st position and
2nd position operate normally.)

Refer to LT- 5 8 , "WORK SUPPORT" .

Refer to LT- 6 3 , "Optical Sensor System Inspection" .
If above systems are normal, replace BCM. Refer to BCS-20, "
BCM" .
Auto light adjustment system will not operate. (Lighting switch
AUTO, 1st position and 2nd position operate normally.)

Refer to LT- 6 3 , "Optical Sensor System Inspection" .
If above system is normal, replace BCM. Refer to BCS-20, "
BCM" .
Auto light adjustment system will not operate.

CAN communication line to BCM inspection. Refer to BCS-13,
"CAN Communication Inspection Using CONSULT-II (Self-Diagno-
sis)" .
Shut off delay feature will not operate.

CAN communication line inspection between BCM and combina-
tion meter. Refer to BCS-13, "
CAN Communication Inspection
Using CONSULT-II (Self-Diagnosis)" .

Refer to BL-31, "Door Switch Check" .
If above system is normal, replace BCM. Refer to BCS-20, "
BCM" .
When lighting switch is in
AUTO position: AUTO LIGHT SW ON
SKIA4196E

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Optical Sensor System InspectionEKS00B95
1. CHECK OPTICAL SENSOR INPUT SIGNAL
With CONSULT-II
Select "BCM" on CONSULT-II. With "OPTICAL SENSOR" data mon-
itor, check difference in the voltage when the optical sensor is illumi-
nated and not illuminated.
NOTE:
Optical sensor must be completely subjected to work lamp light. If
the optical sensor is insufficiently illuminated, the measured value
may not satisfy the standard.
Without CONSULT-II
GO TO 2.
OK or NG
OK >> Inspection End.
NG >> GO TO 2.
2. CHECK OPTICAL SENSOR SIGNAL GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect BCM connectors and optical sensor connector.
3. Check continuity (open circuit) between BCM harness connector M18 terminal 18 and optical sensor harness connector M402
terminal 3.
4. Check continuity (short circuit) between BCM harness connector M18 terminal 18 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
3. CHECK OPTICAL SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT
1. Check continuity (open circuit) between BCM harness connector M20 terminal 58 and optical sensor harness connector M402
terminal 4.
2. Check continuity (short circuit) between BCM harness connector M20 terminal 58 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace optical sensor. Refer to LT- 6 4 , "Optical Sensor"
. Recheck sensor output with CONSULT-II. If NG,
replace BCM. Refer to BCS-20, "
BCM" .
NG >> Repair harness or connector. Illuminated
OPTICAL SENSOR : 3.1V or more
Not illuminated
OPTICAL SENSOR : 0.6V or less
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18 - 3
: Continuity should exist.
18 - Ground : Continuity should not exist.
WKIA1754E
58 - 4: Continuity should exist.
58 - Ground : Continuity should not exist.
WKIA1755E