2006 INFINITI QX56 battery

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BATTERY
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CHARGING THE BATTERY
CAUTION:

Do not “quick charge” a fully discharged battery.

Keep the battery away from open flame while it is being charged.

When connecting the charger, connect the leads first, then turn on the charger. Do not turn on the
charger first, as this may cause a spark.

If battery electrolyte temperature rises above 55°C (131 °F), stop charging. Always charge battery
at a temperature below 55 °C (131 °F).
Charging Rates
Do not charge at more than 50 ampere rate.
NOTE:
The ammeter reading on your battery charger will automatically decrease as the battery charges. This indi-
cates that the voltage of the battery is increasing normally as the state of charge improves. The charging amps
indicated above refer to initial charge rate.

If, after charging, the specific gravity of any two cells varies more than 0.050, the battery should be
replaced.
Trouble Diagnoses with Battery/Starting/Charging System TesterEKS00B79
CAUTION:
When working with batteries, always wear appropriate eye protection.
NOTE:

To ensure a complete and thorough diagnosis, the battery, starter and generator test segments must be
done as a set from start to finish.

If battery surface charge is detected while testing, the tester will prompt you to turn on the headlights to
remove the surface charge.

If necessary, the tester will prompt you to determine if the battery temperature is above or below 0 °C
(32 °F). Choose the appropriate selection by pressing the up or down arrow button, then press “ENTER ” to
make the selection.
− 12 (10) −0.028
− 18 (0) −0.032
Corrected specific gravity Approximate charge condition 1.260 - 1.280 Fully charged
1.230 - 1.250 3/4 charged
1.200 - 1.220 1/2 charged
1.170 - 1.190 1/4 charged
1.140 - 1.160 Almost discharged1.110 - 1.130 Completely discharged
Battery electrolyte temperature
°C ( °F) Add to specific gravity reading
Amps Time
50 1 hour
25 2 hours
10 5 hours
5 10 hours

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1. Turn off all loads on the vehicle electrical system. Clean or repair
as necessary.
2. Visually inspect the battery, battery terminals and cable ends with ignition switch in “OFF” position.
NOTE:
The contact surface between the battery terminals, cable ends
and tester leads must be clean for a valid test. A poor connec-
tion will prevent testing and a “CHECK CONNECTION” mes-
sage will appear during the test procedures. If this occurs, clean
the battery post and terminals, reconnect them and restart the
test.
3. Connect the red tester lead clamp to the positive battery termi- nal, and the black to the negative terminal.
4. The tester will turn on automatically. Using the arrow keys, select “IN-VEHICLE” on the tester and then press the “ENTER ”
key.
5. Locate the battery type and rating stamped or written on the top case of the battery to be tested.
NOTE:
The battery rating will be either of the following:

CCA: Cold Cranking Amps (490 CCA, 550 CCA, etc.)

JIS: Japanese Industrial Standard.
When using the Battery Tester use the CCA rating only.

The tester requires the CCA rating for the battery be entered
exactly as it is written or stamped on the battery.

(U.S. market) Refer to the latest "Battery Testing" Technical
Service Bulletin (TSB) for a chart which contains these ratings
listed by vehicle.

You must not use the JIS rating.
6. Using the arrow and “ENTER” keys alternately, select the battery type and rating.
NOTE:
The tester lists five choices; CCA, JIS, IEC, DIN, and EN. Only use CCA.
7. Press “ENTER” to begin the test. Diagnosis results are dis-
played on the tester. Refer to SC-8, "
DIAGNOSTIC RESULT
ITEM CHART" .
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8. Press “ENTER”, then test output code is displayed. Record the
test output code on the repair order.
9. Toggle back to the “DIAGNOSTIC SCREEN ” for test results.
NOTE:

If necessary, the tester will ask the user to determine if the
battery has just been charged. Choose the appropriate selec-
tion by pressing the up or down arrow button and then press
the “ENTER ” button to make the selection.

When testing a battery installed in a vehicle that has recently
been driven, select “BEFORE CHARGE”.

If the battery has just been slow charged due to a “CHARGE
& RETEST ” decision by the tester, and the tester asks the user “BEFORE CHARGE/AFTER
CHARGE ”, select “AFTER CHARGE ”.
DIAGNOSTIC RESULT ITEM CHART
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Diagnostic item Service procedure
GOOD BATTERY Battery is OK. Refer to
SC-6, "
Trouble Diagnoses with Battery/Starting/Charging System
Te s t e r" .
REPLACE BATTERY Replace battery.
Before replacing battery, clean the battery cable clamps and battery posts. Perform battery
test again with Battery/Starting/Charging system tester. If second test result is
“Replace Bat-
tery ”, then do so. Perform battery test again to confirm repair.
BAD CELL-REPLACE Replace the battery. Perform battery test again with Battery/Starting/Charging system tester
to confirm repair.
GOOD-RECHARGE Perform the slow battery charging procedure. (Initial rate of charge is 10A for 12 hours.) Per-
form battery test again with Battery/Starting/Charging system tester.
CHARGE & RETEST Perform the slow battery charging. (Initial rate of charge is 10A for 12 hours.)
Perform battery test again with Battery/Starting/Charging system tester to confirm repair.
NOTE:
If the tester asks the user “BEFORE CHARGE/AFTER CHARGE”, select “AFTER
CHARGE”.

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Removal and Installation EKS00B7A
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal and positive battery
terminal.
CAUTION:
Remove the negative battery terminal first.
2. Remove the battery cover.
3. Remove the battery clamp bolt and battery clamp.
4. Remove the battery.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
When installing, install the positive battery terminal first.
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Battery clamp bolt : 14.7 N·m (1.5 kg-m, 11 ft-lb)
Battery terminal nut : 3.5 N·m (0.36 kg-m, 31 in-lb)

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STARTING SYSTEM
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STARTING SYSTEMPFP:23300
System DescriptionEKS00B7B
Power is supplied at all times:

through 40A fusible link (letter m , located in the fuse and fusible link box)

to ignition switch terminal B.
With the ignition switch in the START position, power is supplied:

from ignition switch terminal ST

to IPDM E/R terminal 21.
With the ignition switch in the ON or START position, power is supplied to IPDM E/R (intelligent power distribu-
tion module engine room) CPU.
With the selector lever in the P or N position, power is supplied:

through A/T assembly terminal 9

to IPDM E/R terminal 48.
Ground is supplied at all times:

to IPDM E/R terminals 38 and 59

through body grounds E9, E15 and E24.
Then the starter relay is turned on.
The IPDM E/R is energized and power is supplied:

from terminal 19 of the IPDM E/R

to terminal 1 of the starter motor windings.
The starter motor plunger closes and provides a closed circuit between the battery and the starter motor. The
starter motor is grounded to the cylinder block. With power and ground supplied, the starter motor operates.

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STARTING SYSTEM
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Trouble Diagnoses with Battery/Starting/Charging System TesterEKS00B7D
NOTE:
To ensure a complete and thorough diagnosis, the battery, starter and generator test segments must be done
as a set from start to finish.
1. Turn off all loads on the vehicle electrical system.
2. Perform battery test with Battery/Starting/Charging system
tester. Refer to SC-6, "
Trouble Diagnoses with Battery/Starting/
Charging System Tester" .
3. Press “ENTER” to begin the starting system test.
4. Start the engine.
5. Diagnosis result is displayed on the tester. Refer to SC-12,
"DIAGNOSTIC RESULT ITEM CHART" .
NOTE:

If the starter performs normally but the engine does not start,
perform engine diagnosis.

For intermittent “NO CRANK” or “NO STARTER OPERA-
TION ” incidents, refer to SC-15, "
DIAGNOSTIC PROCE-
DURE 2" .
DIAGNOSTIC RESULT ITEM CHART
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Diagnostic item Service procedure
CRANKING VOLTAGE NORMAL Go to SC-13, "
WORK FLOW" .
CRANKING VOLTAGE LOW
CHARGE BATTERY Perform the slow battery charging procedure. (Initial rate of charge is 10A for 12 hours.) Per-
form battery test again with Battery/Starting/Charging system tester. Refer to
SC-6, "
Troub le
Diagnoses with Battery/Starting/Charging System Tester" .
REPLACE BATTERY Before replacing battery, clean the battery cable clamps and battery posts. Perform battery
test again with Battery/Starting/Charging system tester. Refer to
SC-6, "
Trouble Diagnoses
with Battery/Starting/Charging System Tester" . If second test result is “REPLACE BAT-
TERY” , then do so. Perform battery test again to confirm repair.

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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 1
Check Starter Motor Circuit
1. CHECK POWER SUPPLY TO STARTER MOTOR
1. Remove the fuel pump fuse.
2. Crank or start the engine (where possible) until the fuel pressure is released.
3. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
4. Check that the starter motor connector F27 connection is clean and tight.
5. Check voltage between starter motor connector F27 terminal 2 and ground using a digital circuit tester.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Check harness between the battery and the starter motor for open circuit.
2. CHECK VOLTAGE DROP ON STARTER MOTOR CIRCUIT
Check voltage between starter motor connector F27 terminal 2 and
battery positive terminal using a digital circuit tester.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Check harness between the battery and the starter motor for poor continuity.
3. CHECK VOLTAGE DROP ON STARTER MOTOR GROUND CIRCUIT
Check voltage between starter motor case and battery negative ter-
minal using a digital circuit tester.
OK or NG
OK >> Starter motor ground circuit is OK. Further inspection is necessary. Refer to SC-13, "
WORK FLOW" .
NG >> Check harness between the starter motor case and ground for poor continuity.
Battery voltage should
exist.
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Ignition switch in
START.
: Less than 0.5V
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Ignition switch in
START. : Less than 0.2V
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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 2
Check Magnetic Switch Circuit
1. CHECK POWER SUPPLY FOR MAGNETIC SWITCH
1. Remove the fuel pump fuse.
2. Crank or start the engine (where possible) until the fuel pressure is released.
3. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
4. Disconnect starter motor connector F28.
5. Check voltage between starter motor connector F28 terminal 1 and ground using a digital circuit tester.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Check the following.

40A fusible link (letter m , located in fuse and fusible
link box)

Ignition switch

Starter relay [within the intelligent power distribution module engine room (IPDM E/R)]

Harness for open or short
2. CHECK VOLTAGE DROP ON MAGNETIC SWITCH CIRCUIT
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Connect starter motor connector F28.
3. Check voltage between starter motor connector F28 terminal 1 and battery positive terminal using a digital circuit tester.
OK or NG
OK >> Magnetic switch circuit is OK. Further inspection is nec- essary. Refer to SC-13, "
WORK FLOW" .
NG >> Check harness between the battery and the magnetic
switch for poor continuity.
Ignition switch in
START.
: Battery voltage
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Ignition switch in
START. : Less than 1V
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