2007 INFINITI M35 control unit

HEADLAMP (FOR USA) - XENON TYPE -
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General Information for Xenon Headlamp Trouble DiagnosisNKS003P2
In most cases, malfunction of xenon headlamp - "does not illuminate", "flickers" or "dark" - is caused by a mal-
functioning xenon bulb. A HID control unit or lamp housing, however, may be a cause of malfunction. Be sure
to perform trouble diagnosis following the steps described below.
Caution:NKS003P3

Installation or removal of connector must be done with lighting switch OFF.

Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal or remove power fuse.

When the lamp is illuminated (when lighting switch is ON), never touch harness, HID control unit, inside of
lamp, or lamp metal parts.

To check illumination, temporarily install lamp in vehicle. Be sure to connect power at vehicle side connec-
tor.

If error can be traced directly to electrical system, first check for items such as blown fuses and fusible
links, broken wires or loose connectors, dislocated terminals, and improper connections.

Never work with wet hands.

Using a tester for HID control unit circuit trouble diagnosis is prohibited.

Disassembling HID control unit or harnesses (bulb socket harness, ECM harness) is prohibited.

Immediately after illumination, light intensity and color will fluctuate, but there is nothing wrong.

When bulb has come to end of its life, brightness will drop significantly, it will flash repeatedly, or light color
will turn reddish.
Xenon Headlamp Trouble DiagnosisNKS003P4
1. CHECK 1: XENON HEADLAMP LIGHTING
Install normal xenon bulb to corresponding xenon bulb headlamp, and check if lamp lights up.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace xenon bulb.
NG >> GO TO 2.
2. CHECK 2: XENON HEADLAMP LIGHTING
Install normal HID control unit to corresponding xenon headlamp, and check if lamp lights up.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace HID control unit.
NG >> GO TO 3.
3. CHECK 3: XENON HEADLAMP LIGHTING
Install normal xenon lamp housing assembly to corresponding xenon headlamp, and check if lamp lights up.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace xenon headlamp housing assembly.
NG >> INSPECTION END

LT-76
HEADLAMP (FOR USA) - XENON TYPE -
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Disassembly and Assembly NKS003P8
DISASSEMBLY
1. Turn plastic cap counterclockwise and unlock it.
2. Turn xenon bulb (low) socket counterclockwise and unlock it.
3. Unlock retaining spring, and remove xenon bulb (low).
4. Remove HID control unit screws.
5. Remove bracket.
6. Remove screw and ground from HID control unit.
7. Disconnect connectors from HID control unit.
8. Turn halogen bulb (high) counterclockwise and unlock it.
9. Remove halogen bulb (high) and disconnect connector it.
10. Turn front turn signal lamp bulb socket counterclockwise and unlock it.
11. Remove front turn signal lamp bulb from its socket.
12. Turn parking lamp bulb from socket counterclockwise and unlock it.
13. Remove parking lamp bulb from its socket.
14. Turn front side marker lamp bulb socket counterclockwise and unlock it.
15. Remove front side marker lamp bulb from its socket.
PKID0428E
1. Retaining spring 2. Xenon bulb (low) 3. Xenon bulb socket (low)
4. Seal packing 5. Plastic cap 6. Side marker lamp bulb socket
7. Side marker lamp bulb 8. Plastic cap 9. Seal packing
10. Halogen bulb (high) 11. Screw 12. Seal packing
13. HID control unit 14. Bracket 15. Screw
16. Front turn signal lamp bulb socket 17. Front turn signal lamp bulb 18. Headlamp housing assembly
19. Parking lamp bulb 20. Parking lamp bulb socket
: N·m (kg-m, in-lb)
: Always replace after every disassembly.

HEADLAMP (FOR USA) - XENON TYPE -
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ASSEMBLY
Note the following, and installation is the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:

When HID control unit is removed, reinstall it securely and avoid any looseness.

After installing bulb, be sure to install plastic cap and bulb socket securely to insure watertight-
ness HID control unit mounting screw : 3.2 N·m (0.32 kg-m, 28 in-lb)

HEADLAMP (FOR CANADA) - DAYTIME LIGHT SYSTEM -
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DAYTIME LIGHT OPERATION
With the engine running, the lighting switch in the OFF or AUTO position (headlamp is not illuminate) and
parking brake released, the IPDM E/R receives input request signal from BCM to turn on daytime light. This
input is communicated across the CAN communication lines. The CPU of the IPDM E/R controls the daytime
light relay coil. When energized, this relay directs power

through daytime light relay terminals 5 and 3

through front combination lamp RH terminal 2

through front combination lamp RH terminal 6

through IPDM E/R terminal 27

through 10A fuse (No. 72, located in IPDM E/R)

through 10A fuse (No. 74, located in IPDM E/R)

through IPDM E/R terminal 28

to front combination lamp LH terminal 6.
Ground is supplied

to combination lamp LH terminal 2

through grounds E22 and E43.
With power and grounds supplied, the daytime lights illuminate. The high beam headlamps are now wired in
series and illuminate at a reduced intensity.
COMBINATION SWITCH READING FUNCTION
Refer to BCS-3, "COMBINATION SWITCH READING FUNCTION" .
AUTO LIGHT OPERATION
For auto light operation, refer to LT- 11 5 , "System Description" .
CAN Communication System DescriptionNKS004HQ
CAN (Controller Area Network) is a serial communication line for real time application. It is an on-vehicle mul-
tiplex communication line with high data communication speed and excellent error detection ability. Many elec-
tronic control units are equipped onto a vehicle, and each control unit shares information and links with other
control units during operation (not independent). In CAN communication, control units are connected with 2
communication lines (CAN H line, CAN L line) allowing a high rate of information transmission with less wiring.
Each control unit transmits/receives data but selectively reads required data only.
CAN Communication UnitNKS004HR
Refer to LAN-50, "CAN System Specification Chart" .

HEADLAMP (FOR CANADA) - DAYTIME LIGHT SYSTEM -
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4. CHECK HEADLAMP INPUT SIGNAL
With CONSULT-II
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect front combination lamp RH and LH connector.
3. Select “IPDM E/R” on CONSULT-II. Select “ACTIVE TEST” on “SELECT DIAG MODE” screen.
4. Select “LAMPS” on “SELECT TEST ITEM” screen.
5. Touch “LO” screen.
6. When headlamp low beam is operating, check voltage between
front combination lamp (RH and LH) harness connector and
ground.
Without CONSULT-II
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect front combination lamp RH and LH connector.
3. Start auto active test. Refer to PG-23, "
Auto Active Test" .
4. When headlamp low beam is operating, check voltage between front combination lamp (RH and LH) har-
ness connector and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> GO TO 6.
5. CHECK HEADLAMP GROUND
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check continuity between front combination lamp (RH and LH)
harness connector and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> Check headlamp harness, connectors, ballasts (HID
control unit), and xenon bulbs. Refer to LT- 11 4 , "
Xenon
Headlamp Trouble Diagnosis" .
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
Terminal
Voltage
(Approx.) (+)
(-)
Front combination lamp
connectorterminal
RH E47 8
Ground Battery voltage
LH E54 8
Te r m i n a l
Voltage
(Approx.) (+)
(-)
Front combination lamp
connectorterminal
RH E47 8
Ground Battery voltage
LH E54 8
SKIB4758E
Front combination lamp
connectorTe r m i n a l
GroundContinuity
RH E47 4
Ye s
LH E54 4
SKIB4759E

HEADLAMP (FOR CANADA) - DAYTIME LIGHT SYSTEM -
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Headlamp Low Beam Does Not Illuminate (One Side)NKS003PP
1. CHECK BULB
Check ballast (HID control unit) and xenon bulb of lamp which does not illuminate. Refer to LT- 11 4 , "
Xenon
Headlamp Trouble Diagnosis" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Repair malfunctioning part.
2. CHECK HEADLAMP INPUT SIGNAL
With CONSULT-II
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect front combination lamp RH or LH connector.
3. Select “IPDM E/R” on CONSULT-II. Select “ACTIVE TEST” on “SELECT DIAG MODE” screen.
4. Select “LAMPS” on “SELECT TEST ITEM” screen.
5. Touch “LO” screen.
6. When headlamp low beam is operating, check voltage between
front combination lamp RH or LH harness connector and
ground.
Without CONSULT-II
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect front combination lamp RH or LH connector.
3. Start auto active test. Refer to PG-23, "
Auto Active Test" .
4. When headlamp low beam is operating, check voltage between front combination lamp RH or LH harness
connector and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> GO TO 4.
Terminal
Voltage
(Approx.) (+)
(-)
Front combination lamp
connectorTe r m i n a l
RH E47 8
Ground Battery voltage
LH E54 8
Terminal
Voltage
(Approx.) (+)
(-)
Front combination lamp
connectorTe r m i n a l
RH E47 8
Ground Battery voltage
LH E54 8
SKIB4758E

LT-114
HEADLAMP (FOR CANADA) - DAYTIME LIGHT SYSTEM -
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
General Information for Xenon Headlamp Trouble DiagnosisNKS003PR
In most cases, malfunction of xenon headlamp - “does not illuminate”, “flickers” or “dark” - is caused by a mal-
functioning xenon bulb. A HID control unit or lamp housing, however, may be a cause of malfunction. Be sure
to perform trouble diagnosis following the steps described below.
CAUTION:NKS003PS

Installation or removal of connector must be done with lighting switch OFF.

When lamp is illuminated (when lighting switch is ON), do not touch harness, HID control unit, inside of
lamp, or lamp metal parts.

To check illumination, temporarily install lamp in the vehicle. Be sure to connect power at the vehicle-side
connector.

If the error can be traced directly to the electrical system, first check for items such as burned-out fuses
and fusible links, broken wires or loose connectors, pulled-out terminals, and improper connections.

Do not work with wet hands.

Using a tester for HID control unit circuit trouble diagnosis is prohibited.

Disassembling the HID control unit or harnesses (bulb socket harness, ECM harness) is prohibited.

Immediately after illumination, the light intensity and color will fluctuate, but there is nothing wrong.

When the bulb has reached the end of its lifetime, the brightness may drop significantly, it may flash
repeatedly, or the light may turn a reddish color.
Xenon Headlamp Trouble DiagnosisNKS003PT
1. CHECK 1: XENON HEADLAMP LIGHTING
Install normal xenon bulb to corresponding xenon bulb headlamp, and check if lamp lights up.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace xenon bulb.
NG >> GO TO 2.
2. CHECK 2: XENON HEADLAMP LIGHTING
Install normal HID control unit to corresponding xenon headlamp, and check if lamp lights up.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace HID control unit.
NG >> GO TO 3.
3. CHECK 3: XENON HEADLAMP LIGHTING
Install normal xenon lamp housing assembly to corresponding xenon headlamp, and check if lamp lights up.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace xenon headlamp housing assembly.
NG >> INSPECTION END
Aiming AdjustmentNKS003PU
Refer to LT- 7 2 , "Aiming Adjustment" .
Bulb ReplacementNKS003PV
Refer to LT- 7 3 , "Bulb Replacement" .
Removal and InstallationNKS003PW
Refer to LT- 7 5 , "Removal and Installation" .
Disassembly and AssemblyNKS003PX
Refer to LT- 7 6 , "Disassembly and Assembly" .

LT-116
AUTO LIGHT SYSTEM
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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 2ND position (or if auto light system is activated), and
the ignition switch is turned from ON or ACC to OFF, the battery saver control function 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
Delay timer function carries out a function that BCM activates the timer and controls lights out of headlamps by
door switch signal and lightning switch signal when turning the Ignition switch OFF while it is ON and head-
lamps are ON by the auto light function.
Timer types are a 5 minutes timer and a 45 seconds timer

When opening any door (door switch is ON), the 5 minutes timer starts and then headlamps go out five
minutes later

When all the doors are closed (from door switch ON to OFF), the 45 second timer starts and then head-
lamps go out 45 seconds later. If any door is opened (door switch ON) while the 45 seconds timer is in
operation, the 5 minutes timer starts again

The timer stops when turning on the ignition switch or turning off the auto light switch under the above
conditions.
Delay timer control mode can be changed by the function setting of CONSULT-II.
CAN Communication System DescriptionNKS003Q0
CAN (Controller Area Network) is a serial communication line for real time application. It is an on-vehicle mul-
tiplex communication line with high data communication speed and excellent error detection ability. Many elec-
tronic control units are equipped onto vehicle, and each control unit shares information and links with other
control units during operation (not independent). In CAN communication, control units are connected with 2
communication lines (CAN H line, CAN L line) allowing the high rate of information transmission with less wir-
ing. Each control unit transmits/receives data but selectively reads required data only.
CAN Communication UnitNKS003Q1
Refer to LAN-50, "CAN System Specification Chart" .
Major Components and FunctionsNKS003Q2
Components Functions
BCM

Turns on/off circuits of tail light and headlamp according to signals from optical sensor, lighting switch
(AUTO), driver door switch, passenger door switch, rear door switch, and ignition switch (ON, OFF).
Optical sensor

Converts outside brightness (lux) to voltage, and sends it to BCM. (Detects brightness of 50 to 1,300 lux)