2006 INFINITI QX56 ESP

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SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
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Work FlowEIS00626
CUSTOMER INTERVIEW
Interview the customer if possible, to determine the conditions that exist when the noise occurs. Use the Diag-
nostic Worksheet during the interview to document the facts and conditions when the noise occurs and any
customer's comments; refer to BL-10, "
Diagnostic Worksheet" . This information is necessary to duplicate the
conditions that exist when the noise occurs.

The customer may not be able to provide a detailed description or the location of the noise. Attempt to
obtain all the facts and conditions that exist when the noise occurs (or does not occur).

If there is more than one noise in the vehicle, be sure to diagnose and repair the noise that the customer
is concerned about. This can be accomplished by test driving the vehicle with the customer.

After identifying the type of noise, isolate the noise in terms of its characteristics. The noise characteristics
are provided so the customer, service adviser and technician are all speaking the same language when
defining the noise.

Squeak —(Like tennis shoes on a clean floor)
Squeak characteristics include the light contact/fast movement/brought on by road conditions/hard sur-
faces = higher pitch noise/softer surfaces = lower pitch noises/edge to surface = chirping.

Creak —(Like walking on an old wooden floor)
Creak characteristics include firm contact/slow movement/twisting with a rotational movement/pitch
dependent on materials/often brought on by activity.

Rattle —(Like shaking a baby rattle)
Rattle characteristics include the fast repeated contact/vibration or similar movement/loose parts/missing
clip or fastener/incorrect clearance.

Knock —(Like a knock on a door)
Knock characteristics include hollow sounding/sometimes repeating/often brought on by driver action.

Tick —(Like a clock second hand)
Tick characteristics include gentle contacting of light materials/loose components/can be caused by driver
action or road conditions.

Thump —(Heavy, muffled knock noise)
Thump characteristics include softer knock/dead sound often brought on by activity.

Buzz —(Like a bumble bee)
Buzz characteristics include high frequency rattle/firm contact.

Often the degree of acceptable noise level will vary depending upon the person. A noise that you may
judge as acceptable may be very irritating to the customer.

Weather conditions, especially humidity and temperature, may have a great effect on noise level.
SBT842

BL-66
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
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2. CHECK KEYFOB FUNCTION
With CONSULT-II
Check keyfob function in “DATA MONITOR” mode with CONSULT-II.
When pushing each button of keyfob, the corresponding monitor item should
be turned as follows.
Without CONSULT-II
Check keyfob function using Remote Keyless Entry Tester J-43241.
OK or NG
OK >> WITH CONSULT-II: Keyfob, remote keyless entry receiver and wiring harness between BCM and remote keyless entry receiver are OK. Replace BCM. Refer to BCS-20, "
BCM" .
OK >> WITHOUT CONSULT-II: Keyfob is OK. Further inspection is necessary. Refer to BL-60, "
SYMP-
TOM CHART" .
NG >> WITH CONSULT-II: Further inspection is necessary. Refer to BL-60, "
SYMPTOM CHART" .
NG >> WITHOUT CONSULT-II: Replace keyfob. Refer to BL-71, "
ID Code Entry Procedure" .
Remote Keyless Entry Receiver System CheckEIS00605
1. REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY RECEIVER SIGNAL
Check signal voltage waveform between BCM connector M18 termi-
nal 20 and ground using an oscilloscope.
OK or NG
OK >> Remote keyless entry receiver signal power supply, ground and signal circuits are OK. Replace BCM. Refer to BCS-20, "
BCM" .
NG >> GO TO 2. Condition
Monitor item
Pushing LOCK KEYLESS LOCK : ON
Pushing UNLOCK KEYLESS UNLOCK : ON
Keep pushing UNLOCK RKE KEEP UNLK
turns to ON 3 seconds
after UNLOCK button
is pushed.
Pushing PANIC KEYLESS PANIC : ON
Pushing LOCK and UNLOCK
at the same time RKE LCK-UNLCK : ON
Pushing Power Back Door KEYLESS PBD : ON
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Condition:
Keyfob buttons released : Refer to BL-53, "
Te r m i -
nals and Reference Value
for BCM" .
Keyfob buttons pressed : Refer to BL-53, "
Te r m i -
nals and Reference Value
for BCM" .LIIA1275E

AUTOMATIC BACK DOOR SYSTEMBL-113
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1. Check the trouble symptom and customer's requests.
2. Understand outline of system. Refer to BL-45, "
System Description" .
3. Confirm system operation.
4. Perform self-diagnosis procedures. Refer to BL-113, "
Self-Diagnosis Procedures" .
5. Refer to diagnosis chart by symptom, repair or replace any malfunctioning parts. Refer to BL-114, "
Diag-
nosis Chart" .
6. Inspection End.
Self-Diagnosis ProceduresEIS00613
INPUT SIGNAL CHECK MODE
Input signal check mode allows testing of switch input signal to the back door control unit.
To activate input signal check mode on the automatic back door, perform the following steps:
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Turn back door close switch to CANCEL (system cancelled).
3. Place A/T selector lever in P position.
4. Using the inside emergency release lever, open the back door.
5. Have an assistant press and hold the back door handle switch.
6. While the assistant continues to hold the back door handle switch, turn ignition switch ON (DO NOT start engine).
7. After approximately 5 seconds, the back door warning chime will sound for 0.5 seconds.
8. Release the back door handle switch.
9. Within 8 seconds of the back door warning chime sounding, press and hold the power liftgate switch.
10. After approximately 5 seconds, the back door warning chime will sound for 1 second.
11. Release the power liftgate switch.
12. The input signal check mode is now initialized.
The input signal check mode can test the following inputs. The back door warning chime will sound for approx-
imately 0.5 seconds each time a switch signal input occurs. Use this test when one of these inputs is not
responding during normal automatic back door operation.
*Back door warning chime should sound as soon as vehicle moves.
Turn ignition switch OFF to end input signal check mode.
OPERATING CHECK MODE
Operating check mode allows self-diagnosis of the automatic back door system.
To activate operating check mode on the automatic back door, perform the following steps:
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Turn back door close switch to CANCEL (system cancelled).
3. Place A/T selector lever in P position.
Switch signal OperationRefer to
Power liftgate switch OFF → ON BL-116
Back door close switch (CLOSE) OFF → ON BL-118
Back door close switch (CANCEL) OFF → ON BL-119
Back door handle switch OFF → ON BL-125
Glass switch OFF → ON BL-117
A/T device (park switch) P position → other than P position AT- 6 1
Vehicle speed* Vehicle speed—
Remote keyless entry signal Keyfob switch OFF → ON BL-44
Door lock/unlock signal LOCK → UNLOCK BL-16
Pinch strip LH signal OFF → ON BL-121
Pinch strip RH signal OFF → ON BL-121

BR-20
VACUUM LINES
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VACUUM LINESPFP:41920
Removal and InstallationEFS004WE
1. Disconnect vacuum hose from hose clip.
2. Release clamps and disconnect vacuum hose.
3. Remove check valve from brake booster.
4. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:

Insert vacuum hose for at least 24 mm (0.94 in).

Do not use lubricating oil during assembly.
InspectionEFS004WF
VISUAL INSPECTION
Check for improper assembly, damage and deterioration.
CHECK VALVE INSPECTION
Airtightness Inspection
Use a suitable vacuum pump to check. Connect to brake booster
side of check valve.
1. Hose clip 2. Clamp 3. Vacuum hose
4. Check valve
LFIA0216E
SBR225B
Check
valve
specifi-
cation : Vacuum decrease should be within 1.3
kPa (10 mmHg, 0.39 inHg) for 15 seconds
under a vacuum of – 66.7 kPa (– 500 mmHg,
– 19.69 inHg)
LFIA0217E

TROUBLE DIAGNOSISBRC-11
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
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How to Perform Trouble Diagnoses for Quick and Accurate RepairEFS004XJ
INTRODUCTION
The ABS/TCS/VDC system has an electronic control unit to control
major functions. The control unit accepts input signals from sensors
and controls actuator operation. It is also important to check for con-
ventional problems such as air leaks in the booster or lines, lack of
brake fluid, or other problems with the brake system.
It is much more difficult to diagnose a problem that occurs intermit-
tently rather than continuously. Most intermittent problems are
caused by poor electrical connections or faulty wiring. In this case,
careful checking of suspicious circuits may help prevent the replace-
ment of good parts.
A visual check only may not find the cause of the problem, so a road
test should be performed.
Before undertaking actual checks, take just a few minutes to talk with
a customer who approaches with an ABS/TCS/VDC complaint. The
customer is a very good source of information on such problems,
especially intermittent ones. Through the talks with the customer,
find out what symptoms are present and under what conditions they
occur.
Start your diagnosis by looking for “conventional” problems first. This
is one of the best ways to troubleshoot brake problems on an ABS/
TCS/VDC equipped vehicle. Also check related Service Bulletins for
information.
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SEF234G

TROUBLE DIAGNOSISBRC-23
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
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Basic InspectionEFS004XN
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL, FLUID LEAK, AND BRAKE PAD INSPECTION
1. Check fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir. If fluid level is low, add fluid.
2. Check the brake piping and around the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) for leaks. If there is
leaking or seeping fluid, check the following items.

If ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connection is loose, tighten the piping to the specified
torque and recheck for leaks.

If there is damage to the connection flare nut or ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) threads,
replace the damaged part and recheck for leaks.

When there is fluid leaking or seeping from a fluid connection, use a clean cloth to wipe off the fluid and
recheck for leaks. If fluid is still seeping out, replace the damaged part. If the fluid is leaking at the ABS
actuator and electric unit (control unit), replace the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) assem-
bly.
CAUTION:
The ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) cannot be disassembled and must be replaced
as an assembly.
3. Check the brake pads for excessive wear.
POWER SYSTEM TERMINAL LOOSENESS AND BATTERY INSPECTION
Make sure the battery positive cable, negative cable and ground connection are not loose. In addition, make
sure the battery is sufficiently charged.
ABS WARNING LAMP, SLIP INDICATOR LAMP AND VDC OFF INDICATOR LAMP INSPECTION
1. Make sure ABS warning lamp, SLIP indicator lamp and VDC OFF indicator lamp (when VDC OFF switch is off), turn on for approximately 2 seconds when the ignition switch is turned ON. If they do not, check the
VDC OFF indicator lamp and the VDC OFF switch. Refer to BRC-56, "
VDC OFF SWITCH" . Check CAN
communications. If there are no errors with the VDC OFF switch or CAN communication system, check
combination meter. Refer to DI-5, "
COMBINATION METERS" .
2. Make sure the lamps turn off approximately 2 seconds after the ignition switch is turned ON. If the lamp does not turn off, conduct self-diagnosis.
3. With the engine running, make sure the VDC OFF indicator lamp turns on and off when the VDC OFF switch is turned on and off. If the indicator lamp status does not correspond to switch operation, check the
VDC OFF switch. Refer to BRC-56, "
VDC OFF SWITCH" .
4. Make sure ABS warning lamp, SLIP indicator lamp and VDC OFF indicator lamp turn off approximately 2 seconds after the engine is started. If ABS warning lamp, SLIP indicator lamp or VDC OFF indicator lamp
have not turned off 10 seconds after the engine has been started, conduct self-diagnosis of the ABS actu-
ator and electric unit (control unit).
5. After conducting the self-diagnosis, be sure to erase the error memory. Refer to BRC-28, "
CONSULT-II
Function (ABS)" .

BRC-32
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Note 1. If wheel sensor 2 for each wheel is indicated, check ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) power
supply voltage in addition to wheel sensor circuit check.
Note 2. If multiple malfunctions are detected including CAN communication line [U1000], perform diagnosis for
CAN communication line first.
DATA MONITOR
Operation Procedure
1. After turning OFF the ignition switch, connect CONSULT-II and the CONSULT-II CONVERTER to the data
link connector.
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.
2. Touch “START (NISSAN BASED VHCL) ”, “ABS”, “DATA MONITOR ” in order on the CONSULT-II screen.
If “ABS” is not indicated, go to GI-40, "
CONSULT-II Data Link Connector (DLC) Circuit" .
BR FLUID LEVEL LOW
[C1155] Brake fluid level drops or circuit between ABS actuator and elec-
tric unit (control unit) and brake fluid level switch is open or
shorted. BRC-47, "Brake Fluid
Level Switch System
Inspection"
ENGINE SIGNAL 1
[C1130]
Based on the signal from ECM, ABS actuator and electric unit
(control unit) judges that engine fuel cut system is malfunction-
ing.
BRC-39, "
Engine Sys-
tem Inspection"
ENGINE SIGNAL 2
[C1131]Based on the signal from ECM, ABS actuator and electric unit
(control unit) judges that engine fuel cut system is malfunction-
ing.
ENGINE SIGNAL 3
[C1132] Based on the signal from ECM, ABS actuator and electric unit
(control unit) judges that engine fuel cut system is malfunction-
ing.
ENGINE SIGNAL 4
[C1133] Based on the signal from ECM, ABS actuator and electric unit
(control unit) judges that engine fuel cut system is malfunction-
ing.
ENGINE SIGNAL 6
[C1136] Based on the signal from ECM, ABS actuator and electric unit
(control unit) judges that engine fuel cut system is malfunction-
ing.
ACTUATOR RLY
[C1140] ABS actuator relay or circuit malfunction. BRC-44, "
Actuator
Motor, Motor Relay, and
Circuit Inspection"
PRESS SEN CIRCUIT
[C1142]
ABS pressure sensor circuit malfunction.
BRC-51, "Pressure Sen-
sor System Inspection"
VARIANT CODING
[C1170]V coding is not malfunctioning. BRC-40, "ABS/TCS/
VDC Control Unit
Inspection"
ABS ACTIVE BOOSTER SV NG
[C1178]Active booster solenoid is malfunctioning, or signal line of active
booster servo is open or shorted. BRC-48, "Active Booster
System Inspection"
ABS DELTA S SEN NG
[C1179]Delta stroke sensor malfunctioning, or signal line of delta stroke
sensor is open or shorted. BRC-49, "Delta Stroke
Sensor System Inspec-
tion"
ABS ACTIVE BOOSTER
RESPONSE NG
[C1181]Active booster response is malfunctioning, or signal line of active
booster response is open or shorted.
BRC-48, "Active Booster
System Inspection"
ABS BRAKE RELEASE SW NG
[C1184]Brake release switch is malfunctioning, or signal line of brake
release switch is open or shorted. BRC-48, "Active Booster
System Inspection"
ABS ACC CU INTERNAL NG
[C1185]
ICC control unit internal malfunction.
BRC-54, "ICC System
Inspection"
ABS BRAKE BOOSTER DEFECT
[C1189]Brake booster is defective or malfunctioning. BRC-48, "Active Booster
System Inspection"
Self-diagnostic item
Malfunction detecting condition Check system

BRC-48
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SELF-DIAGNOSTIC ITEMS
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4. CHECK BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SWITCH
Check continuity between brake fluid level switch terminals 1 and 2.
OK or NG
OK >> Perform self-diagnosis again. If the same results appear, replace ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit). Refer to BRC-66, "
Removal and Installation" .
NG >> Replace brake fluid level switch.
Active Booster System InspectionEFS004Y1
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. DISPLAY SELF DIAGNOSIS RESULTS
Check self-diagnosis results.
Is the above displayed in the self-diagnosis display items?
YES or NO
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Inspection End.
2. CONNECTOR INSPECTION
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the active booster connector E49 and ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector E125 and inspect the terminals for deformation, disconnection, looseness, or damage.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Repair connector. Continuity should not exist.
Self-diagnosis results
ABS ACTIVE BOOSTER SV NG
ABS ACTIVE BOOSTER RESPONSE NG ABS BRAKE RELEASE SW NG
ABS BRAKE BOOSTER DEFECT