2008 INFINITI QX56 battery

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PRECAUTIONSCHG-3
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5. When the repair work is completed, return the ignition switch to the
″LOCK ″ position before connecting
the battery cables. (At this time, the steering lock mechanism will engage.)
6. Perform a self-diagnosis check of al l control units using CONSULT-III.
Precaution for Power Generation Variable Voltage Control SystemINFOID:0000000001538880
CAUTION:
For this model, the battery current sensor that is installed to the negative battery cable measures the
charging/discharging current of the battery and performs various engine controls. If an electrical com-
ponent is connected directly to the negative battery terminal, the current flowing through that compo-
nent will not be measured by the battery current sensor. This condition may cause a malfunction of
the engine control system and battery discharge m ay occur. Do not connect an electrical component
or ground wire directly to the battery terminal.
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PREPARATION
PREPARATION
PREPARATION
Special Service ToolINFOID:0000000001538881
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Commercial Service ToolINFOID:0000000001538882
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name Description
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(J-48087)
Battery Service Center Te s t s b a t t e r y.
For operating instructions, refer to Technical
Service Bulletin and Battery Service Center
User Guide.
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(J-44373) Model 620
Starting/Charging system tester Tests starting and charging systems.
For operating instructions, refer to Technical
Service Bulletin.
WKIA5280E
SEL403X
Tool name
Description
Power tool Loosening bolts and nuts
PBIC0190E
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DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOW
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.PRELIMINARY INSPECTION
Perform the preliminary inspection. Refer to CHG-10, "
Inspection Procedure".
>> GO TO 2.
2.DISABLE THE POWER GENERATION VO LTAGE VARIABLE CONTROL SYSTEM
Disable the power generation voltage variable control with either of the following procedures.
• After selecting “ENGINE” on the “SELECT SYSTEM” screen of CONSULT-III, set the “ALTERNATOR DUTY” value to 0 % by selecting “ALTERNATOR DUTY” with “Active Test”. Continue “Active Test” until the end of
inspection. (When the DUTY value is 0 or 100 %, the normal power generation is performed according to the
characteristic of the IC regulator of the generator.)
• Turn the ignition switch OFF, disconnect the battery current sensor connector and leave it disconnected dur-
ing the course of the test.
NOTE:
Running the engine with the battery current sensor disconnected will cause DTC's (P1550-P1554) to set.
After finishing the inspection, connect the battery current sensor connector and erase the self-diagnostic
results history of the engine using CONSULT-III.
>> GO TO 3.
3.DIAGNOSIS WITH STARTING /CHARGING SYSTEM TESTER
Perform the charging system test using Starting/Charging System Test er (J-44373). For details and operating
instructions, refer to Technical Service Bulletin.
Te s t r e s u l t
CHARGING SYSTEM NOMAL>>Charging system is normal and will also show “DIODE RIPPLE” test result.
NO CHARGING VOLTAGE>>GO TO 4.
LOW CHARGING VOLTAGE>>GO TO 12.
HIGH CHARGING VOLTAGE>>GO TO 14.
DIODE RIPPLE NORMAL>>Diode ripple is OK and will also show “CHARGING VOLTAGE” test result.
EXCESS RIPPLE DETECTED>>Replace the generator. Perf orm “DIODE RIPPLE” test again using Starting/
Charging System Tester (J -44373) to confirm repair.
DIODE RIPPLE NOT DETECTED>>GO TO 4.
4.INSPECTION WITH CHARGE WARNING LAMP (IGNITION SWITCH IS ON)
Turn the ignition switch ON.
Does the charge warning lamp illuminate?
YES >> GO TO 6.
NO >> GO TO 5.
5.TERMINAL“2” (OPEN) CIRCUIT INSPECTION
Check terminal “2” circuit for open circuits. Refer to CHG-14, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Is the terminal
“2” circuit normal?
YES >> Replace generator.
NO >> Repair as needed.
6.INSPECTION WITH CHARGE WARNING LAMP (IDLING)
Start the engine and run it at idle.
Does the charge warning lamp turn OFF?
YES >> GO TO 9.
NO >> GO TO 7.
7.TERMINAL “2”(SHORT) CIRCUIT INSPECTION
Check terminal “2” circuit for short to ground. Refer to CHG-14, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Is the terminal
“2” circuit normal?
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CHARGING SYSTEM
FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS
CHARGING SYSTEM
System DiagramINFOID:0000000001696178
System DescriptionINFOID:0000000001696179
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.
Component DescriptionINFOID:0000000001696180
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Component part Description
Generator Terminal “1”
Refer to CHG-13, "
Description".
Terminal “2” Refer to CHG-15, "
Description".
Terminal “3” Refer to CHG-14, "
Description".
Terminal “4” Used for the power generation voltage variable control system.
Refer to
CHG-9, "
System Description".
Combination meter (C harge warning lamp) The IC regulator warning function activates to illuminate the
charge warning lamp if any of the following symptoms occur while
generator is operating:
• Excessive voltage is produced.
• No voltage is produced.
IPDM E/R Used for the power generation voltage variable control system.
Refer to
CHG-9, "
System Description".
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POWER GENERATION VOLTAGE VARIABLE CONTROL SYSTEM
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POWER GENERATION VOLTAG
E VARIABLE CONTROL SYSTEM
System DiagramINFOID:0000000001696181
System DescriptionINFOID:0000000001696182
Power generation variable voltage control system has been adopted. By varying the voltage to the generator,
engine load due to power generation of the generator is reduced and fuel consumption is decreased.
NOTE:
When any malfunction is detected in the power generat ion variable voltage control system, power generation
is performed according to the characterist ic of the IC regulator in the generator.
Component DescriptionINFOID:0000000001696183
ALMIA0057GB
Component part Description
Battery current sensor The battery current sensor is installed on the battery cable at the
negative terminal. The battery current sensor detects the charg-
ing/discharging current of the battery and sends a voltage signal
to the ECM according to the current value detected.
ECM The battery current sensor detects the charging/discharging cur-
rent of the battery. The ECM judges the battery condition based on
this signal.
The ECM judges whether to request more output via the power
generation voltage variable control according to the battery condi-
tion.
When performing the power generation voltage variable control,
the ECM calculates the target power generation voltage according
to the battery condition and sends the calculated value as the pow-
er generation command value to the IPDM E/R.
IPDM E/R The IPDM E/R converts the received power generation command
value into a pulse width modulated (PWM) command signal and
sends it to the IC regulator.
Generator (IC regulator) The IC regulator controls the power generation voltage by the tar-
get power generation voltage based on the received PWM com-
mand signal.
When there is no PWM command signal, the generator performs
the normal power generation according to the characteristic of the
IC regulator.
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< COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS >
CHARGING SYSTEM PRELIMINARY INSPECTION
COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS
CHARGING SYSTEM PRELIMINARY INSPECTION
Inspection ProcedureINFOID:0000000001696184
1.CHECK BATTERY TERMINALS CONNECTION
Check if battery terminals are clean and tight.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2
NO >> Repair battery terminals connection.
2.CHECK FUSE
Check for blown fuse and fusible link.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3
NO >> Be sure to eliminate cause of malfunction before installing new fuse or fusible link.
3.CHECK GENERATOR GROUND TERMINAL CONNECTION
Verify connector E206 terminal 5 (generator ground harness) is clean and tight.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 4
NO >> Repair connection.
4.CHECK DRIVE BELT TENSION
Check drive belt tension. Refer to EM-13, "
Checking Drive Belts".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Inspection end.
NO >> Repair as needed.
Unit Power source (Power supply terminals) Fuse or Fusible Link
Generator Battery (terminal 3)
Fuse 30
Battery (terminal 1) Fusible Link A
Combination meter Ignition switch ON (terminal 2) Fuse 14
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POWER GENERATION VOLTAGE VARIABLE CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION
INSPECTION
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POWER GENERATION VOLTAGE VARI
ABLE CONTROL SYSTEM OPER-
ATION INSPECTION
Inspection ProcedureINFOID:0000000001696185
CAUTION:
When performing this inspection, always use a charged battery that has completed the battery inspec-
tion. (When the charging rate of the battery is low, the response speed of the voltage change will
become slow. This can cause an incorrect inspection.)
1.CHECK ECM (CONSULT-III)
Perform ECM self-diagnosis with CONSULT-III. Refer to EC-63, "
CONSULT-III Function (ENGINE)".
Self
-diagnostic results content
No malfunction detected>> GO TO 2
Malfunction detected>> Check applicable parts, and repair or replace corresponding parts.
2.CHECK OPERATION OF POWER GENERATION VOLTAGE VARIABLE CONTROL SYSTEM
1. Connect CONSULT-III and start the engine.
2. The selector lever is in “P” or “N” position and a ll of the electric loads and A/C, etc. are turned OFF.
3. Select “ALTERNATOR DUTY” in “Active Test” of “ENGINE”, and then check the value of “BATTERY
VOLT” monitor when DUTY value of “ALTERNATOR DUTY” is set to 40.0 %.
4. Check the value of “BATTERY VOLT” monitor when DUTY value of “ALTERNATOR DUTY” is set to 80.0%.
Is the measurement val ue within specification?
YES >> Inspection end.
NO >> GO TO 3
3.CHECK IPDM E/R (CONSULT-III)
Perform IPDM E/R self-diagnosis with CONSULT-III. Refer to PCS-14, "
CONSULT - III Function (IPDM E/R)".
Self
-diagnostic results content
No malfunction detected>> GO TO 4
Malfunction detected>> Check applicable parts, and repair or replace corresponding parts.
4.CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN GE NERATOR AND IPDM E/R
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect generator connector E205 and IPDM E/R connector E122.
3. Check continuity between generator harness connector E205 (A) terminal 4 and IPDM E/R harness connector E122 (B) termi-
nal 37. “BATTERY VOLT”
2 seconds after setting the
DUTY value of “ALTERNA-
TOR DUTY” to 40.0 %
: 12 - 13.6 V
“BATTERY VOLT”
20 seconds after setting
the DUTY value of “ALTER-
NATOR DUTY” to 80.0 % : +0.5 V or more against
the value of “BATTERY
VOLT” monitor when
DUTY value is 40.0 %
AB
Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
E205 4E122 37Yes
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B TERMINAL CIRCUITCHG-13
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B TERMINAL CIRCUIT
DescriptionINFOID:0000000001696186
The terminal “1” circuit supplies power to charge the battery and operate the vehicles electrical system.
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000001696187
1.CHECK TERMINAL “1” CONNECTION
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Verify terminal “1” is clean and tight.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2
NO >> Repair terminal “1” connection. Confirm repa ir by performing complete Starting/Charging system
test. Refer to Technical Service Bulletin.
2.CHECK TERMINAL “1” CIRCUIT
Check voltage between generator connector E204 terminal 1 and
ground.
Is voltage reading as specified?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Check harness for open between generator and fusible link.
3.CHECK TERMINAL “1” CONNECTION (VOLTAGE DROP TEST)
1. Start engine, then engine running at idle and warm.
2. Check voltage between battery positive terminal and generator connector E204 terminal 1.
Is the voltage reading as specified?
YES >> Terminal “1” circuit is normal. Refer to CHG-5, "Work
Flow".
NO >> Check harness between battery and generator for high resistance.
(+) (-) Voltage
Connector Terminal
E204 1Ground Battery voltage
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(-)Voltage
Connector Terminal
E204 1 Battery positive terminal Less than 0.2V
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