2007 INFINITI QX56 service

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• Depending on vehicle position or driving circumstance, the fuel in the tank shifts and the indication may fluc-
tuate.
• If the vehicle is fueled with the ignition switch ON, the indication will update slowly.
• If the vehicle is tilted when the ignition switch is turned ON, fuel in the tank may flow to one direction result-
ing in a change of reading.
LOW-FUEL WARNING LAMP
Depending on vehicle posture or driving circumstances, the fuel level in the tank varies, and the warning lamp
ON timing may be changed.
1.CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSIS
Perform the combination meter self-diagnosis. Refer to DI-12, "
Self-Diagnosis Mode of Combination Meter".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Replace the combination meter. Refer to IP-10, "
Removal and Installation".
2.CHECK HARNESS CONNECTOR
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Check combination meter and fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump terminals (meter-side, and harness-
side) for poor connection.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Repair or replace terminals or connectors.
3.CHECK HARNESS CONNECTOR OUTPUT SIGNAL
1. Disconnect fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Check voltage between combination meter harness connector M24 terminal 15 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Replace the combination meter. Refer to IP-10,
"Removal and Installation".
4.CHECK HARNESS FOR OPEN OR SHORT CIRCUIT
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect combination meter connector M24.
3. Check continuity between combination meter harness connector M24 (B) terminal 15 and fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump
harness connector C5 (A) terminal 2.
4. Check continuity between fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump harness connector C5 (A) terminal 2 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
5.CHECK FUEL LEVEL SENSOR CIRCUIT Battery voltage should exist.
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Continuity should exist.
Continuity should not exist.
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COMBINATION METERS
1. Check continuity between combination meter harness connectorM24 (B) terminal 16 and fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump
harness connector C5 (A) terminal 5.
2. Check continuity between fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump harness connector C5 (A) terminal 5 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
6.CHECK FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT
Check the fuel level sensor unit. Refer to DI-21, "
Electrical Component Inspection".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 7.
NG >> Replace the fuel level sensor unit. Refer to FL-5, "
Removal and Installation".
7.CHECK INSTALLATION CONDITION
Check fuel level sensor unit installation, and determine whet her the float arm interferes or binds with any of the
internal components in the fuel tank.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace the combination meter. Refer to IP-10, "Removal and Installation".
NG >> Install the fuel level sensor unit properly.
Fuel Gauge Fluctuat es, Indicates Wrong Value, or VariesINFOID:0000000003533496
1.CHECK FUEL GAUGE FLUCTUATION
Test drive vehicle to see if gauge fluctuates only during driving or just before or just after stopping.
Does the indication value vary only during driving or just before or just after stopping?
YES >> The fluctuation may be caused by fuel leve l change in the fuel tank. Condition is normal.
NO >> Ask the customer about the situation when the symptom occurs in detail, Refer to DI-18, "
Fuel
Level Sensor Unit Inspection".
Fuel Gauge Does Not Move to Full-positionINFOID:0000000003533497
1.CHECK POINTER MOVEME NT TO FULL-POSITION
Does it take a long time for the pointer to move to full-position?
YES or NO
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> GO TO 3.
2.CHECK IGNITION SWITCH POSITION
Was the vehicle fueled with the ignition switch ON?
YES or NO
YES >> Be sure to fuel the vehicle with the ignition s witch OFF. Otherwise, it will take a long time for the
pointer to move to full-position because of the characteristic of the fuel gauge.
NO >> GO TO 3.
3.OBSERVE VEHICLE POSITION
Is the vehicle parked on an incline?
YES or NO
YES >> Check the fuel level indication with vehicle on a level surface.
NO >> GO TO 4. Continuity should exist.
Continuity should not exist.
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COMBINATION METERS
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4.CHECK POINTER MOVEMENT TO EMPTY-POSITION
During driving, does the fuel gauge move gradually toward empty-position?
YES or NO
YES >> Check the fuel level sensor unit. Refer to DI-21, "Electrical Component Inspection".
NO >> Check fuel level sensor unit installation, and determine whether the float arm interferes or binds
with any of the internal components in the fuel tank.
Electrical Component InspectionINFOID:0000000003533498
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT CHECK
For removal, refer to FL-5, "Removal and Installation".
Check Fuel Level Sensor Unit and Fuel Pump
Check resistance between fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump con-
nector terminals 2 and 5.
*1 and *2: When float rod is in contact with stopper.
OIL PRESSURE SWITCH CHECK
Check continuity between the oil pressure switch and body ground.
Removal and Installation of Combination MeterINFOID:0000000003533499
Refer to "Removal and Installation of Combination Meter" for removal and installation procedures.
Terminals Float position mm (in)Resistance
value Ω
(Approx.)
25*1 Empty 25.86 (1.02) 81.66
*2 Full 254.6 (10.02) 6.98
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ConditionOil pressure
kPa (kg/cm2, psi)Continuity
Engine stopped Less than 29 (0.3, 4) Yes
Engine running More than 29 (0.3, 4) No
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COMPASS AND THERMOMETER
COMPASS AND THERMOMETER
System DescriptionINFOID:0000000003533500
This unit displays the following items:
• Earth magnetism and heading direction of vehicle.
• Outside air temperature.
• Caution for frozen road surfaces.
OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
Push the mode (N) switch when the ignition switch is in the ON position. The outside temperature will be dis-
played in “°F”. To change the indication from “°F” to “°C”, push and hold the mode (N) switch for about 3 sec-
onds until the display begins to flash. Press the mode (N) switch again to toggle between “°F” and “°C”.
DIRECTION DISPLAY
Push the mode (N) switch when the ignition switch is in the ON position. The direction will be displayed.
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Wiring Diagram - COMPAS -INFOID:0000000003533501
Trouble DiagnosisINFOID:0000000003533502
PRELIMINARY CHECK FOR THERMOMETER
1.COOL DOWN CHECK
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COMPASS AND THERMOMETER
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
2. Cool down ambient sensor 2 with water or ice.
Does the indicated temperature drop?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> The system is malfunctioning. Check the system following “INSPECTION/COMPASS AND THER-
MOMETER”. Refer to "INSPECTION/COMPASS AND THERMOMETER".
2.WARM UP CHECK
1. Leave the vehicle for 10 minutes.
2. With the ignition switch in the ON position, disconnect and reconnect ambient sensor 2 connector.
Does the indicated temperature rise?
YES >> The system is OK.
NO >> The system is malfunctioning. Check the system following “INSPECTION/COMPASS AND THER-
MOMETER”. Refer to "INSPECTION/COMPASS AND THERMOMETER".
INSPECTION/COMPASS AND THERMOMETER
Calibration Procedure for CompassINFOID:0000000003533503
The difference between magnetic North and geographical North can sometimes be great enough to cause
false compass readings. In order for the compass to operate accurately in a particular zone, it must be cali-
brated using the following procedure.
Symptom Possible causes Repair order
No display at all 1. 10A fuse.
2. Ground circuit.
3. auto anti-dazzling inside mirror.1. Check 10A fuse [No. 12, located in fuse block (J/B)].
Turn the ignition switch ON and verify that battery positive
voltage is at terminal 6 of auto anti-dazzling inside mirror.
2. Check ground circuit for auto anti-dazzling inside mirror.
3. Replace auto anti-dazzling inside mirror.
Forward direction indi-
cation slips off the mark
or incorrect.1. In manual correction mode (Bar
and display vanish).
2. Zone variation change is not
done.1. Drive the vehicle and turn at an angle of 90°.
2. Perform the zone variation change.
Displays wrong temper-
ature when ambient
temperature is between
−40°C (−40°F) and
55°C (130°F)1. Check operation.
2. Ambient sensor 2 circuit.
3. Ambient sensor 2.
4. Auto anti-dazzling inside mirror.1. Perform preliminary check shown above.
2. Check harness for open or short between ambient sensor 2
and auto anti-dazzling inside mirror.
3. Replace ambient sensor 2.
4. Replace auto anti-dazzling inside mirror.
Displays SC or OC 1. Ambient sensor 2 circuit.
2. Ambient sensor 2.
3. Auto anti-dazzling inside mirror.1. Check harness for open or short between ambient sensor 2
and auto anti-dazzling inside mirror.
2. Replace ambient sensor 2.
3. Replace auto anti-dazzling inside mirror.

COMPASS AND THERMOMETER
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Zone Variation Chart
1. Determine your location on the zone map.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
3. Press and hold the mode (N) switch for about 8 seconds. The current zone number will appear in the dis-
play.
4. Press the mode (N) switch repeatedly until the desired number appears in the display.
Once the desired zone number is displayed, stop pressing the mode (N) switch and the display will show a
compass direction after a few seconds.
NOTE:
Use zone number 5 for Hawaii.
CORRECTION FUNCTIONS OF COMPASS
The direction display is equipped with automatic correction function.
If the direction is not shown correctly, carry out initial correction.
INITIAL CORRECTION PROCEDURE FOR COMPASS
1. Pushing the mode (N) switch for about 10 seconds will enter the initial correction mode. The “CAL” icon
will illuminate.
2. Turn the vehicle slowly in an open, safe place. The initial correction is completed in approximately one
and a half turns.
NOTE:
In places where the terrestrial magnetism is extremely disturbed, the initial correction may start automatically.
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WARNING LAMPS
WARNING LAMPS
SchematicINFOID:0000000003533504
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