2006 INFINITI QX56 engine

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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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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
WKIA2106E
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
WKIA2108E
Ignition switch in
START. : Less than 1V
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MINIMUM SPECIFICATION OF CRANKING VOLTAGE REFERENCING COOLANT TEMPERA-
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Removal and InstallationEKS00B7E
REMOVAL
1. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to EM-17, "Removal and Installation" .
2. Remove/disconnect the starter harness connectors.
3. Remove the two starter bolts, using power tools.
4. Remove the starter.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Tighten terminal nut carefully.
Engine coolant temperature Voltage V
− 30°C to − 20°C ( −22° F to − 4°F) 8.4
− 19 °C to −10°C ( −2°F to 14 °F) 8.9
− 9°C to 0 °C (16 °F to 32 °F) 9.3
More than 1 °C (More than 34 °F) 9.7
WKIA1388E
Terminal nut : 10.8 N·m (1.1 kg-m, 8 ft-lb)

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CHARGING SYSTEMPFP:23100
System DescriptionEKS00B7H
The generator provides DC voltage to operate the vehicle's electrical system and to keep the battery charged.
The voltage output is controlled by the IC regulator.
Power is supplied at all times:

to generator terminal 4

through 10A fuse (No. 30, located in the fuse and fusible link box).
Terminal 1 supplies power to charge the battery and operate the vehicle's electrical system. Output voltage is
controlled by the IC regulator at terminal 4 detecting the input voltage. The charging circuit is protected by the
140A fusible link (letter a , located in the fusible link box).
Ground is supplied:

to generator terminal 2

through body ground E203.
With the ignition switch in the ON or START position, power is supplied:

through 10A fuse [No. 14, located in the fuse block (J/B)]

to combination meter terminal 24 for the charge warning lamp.
Ground is supplied to terminal 13 of the combination meter through terminal 3 of the generator. With power
and ground supplied, the charge warning lamp will illuminate. When the generator is providing sufficient volt-
age with the engine running, the ground is opened and the charge warning lamp will go off.
If the charge warning lamp illuminates with the engine running, a fault is indicated.

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Trouble Diagnoses with Battery/Starting/Charging System TesterEKS00B7J
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 and starting system test with Battery/Starting/
Charging system tester.
3. Press “ENTER” to begin the charging system test.
4. Start engine.
5. Press “ENTER” until “LOADS OFF REV ENGINE 5 SEC ” is dis-
played.
6. Raise and hold the engine speed at 1,500 to 2,000 rpm for about 5 seconds, then return the engine to idle.
Once the increase in engine rpm is detected, press “ENTER” to
continue.
NOTE:

If after 30 seconds an increase in engine idle speed is not
detected, “RPM NOT DETECTED” will display.

Some engines may have a higher idle initially after starting,
particularly when the engine is cold. The tester may detect
this without any other action being taken. If this occurs, con-
tinue on with the testing process. The final results will not be affected.
7. The tester now checks the engine at idle and performs the DIODE/RIPPLE check.
8. When complete, the tester will prompt you to turn on the follow- ing electrical loads.

Heater fan set to highest speed. Do not run the A/C or wind-
shield defroster.

Headlamp high beam

Rear window defogger
NOTE:
Do not run the windshield wipers or any other cyclical loads.
9. Press “ENTER” to continue.
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SEL419X
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10. Raise and hold the engine speed at 1,500 to 2,000 rpm for about
5 seconds, then return the engine to idle. Once the increase in
engine rpm is detected, press “ENTER” to continue.
NOTE:
If after 30 seconds an increase in engine idle speed is not
detected, “RPM NOT DETECTED” will be displayed. Press
“ENTER ” to restart the test.
11. Diagnostic result is displayed on the tester. Refer to SC-20,
"DIAGNOSTIC RESULT ITEM CHART" .
12. Press “ENTER” then test output code is displayed. Record the
test output code on the repair order.
13. Toggle back to the “DIAGNOSTIC SCREEN ” for test results.
DIAGNOSTIC RESULT ITEM CHART
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SEL422X
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Diagnostic item Service procedure
CHARGING SYSTEM NORMAL Charging system is normal and will also show DIODE RIPPLE test result.
NO CHARGING VOLTAGE Go to SC-21, "
WORK FLOW" .
LOW CHARGING VOLTAGE
HIGH CHARGING VOLTAGE
DIODE RIPPLE NORMAL Diode ripple is OK and will also show CHARGING VOLTAGE test result.
EXCESS RIPPLE DETECTED Replace the generator. Perform
“DIODE RIPPLE ” test again using Battery/Starting/Charging
system tester to confirm repair.
DIODE RIPPLE NOT DETECTED Go to SC-21, "
WORK FLOW" .