2008 INFINITI QX56 heating

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DOOR MIRROR DEFOGGER RH
DOOR MIRROR DEFOGGER RH
DescriptionINFOID:0000000001735631
Heats the heating wire with the power supply from the rear window defogger relay to prevent the door mirror
from fogging up.
Component Function CheckINFOID:0000000001735632
1.CHECK DOOR MIRROR DEFOGGER RH
Check that the heating wire of door mirror defogger RH is heated when turning the rear window defogger
switch ON.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Door mirror defogger RH is OK.
NO >> Refer to DEF-14, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000001735633
1. CHECK POWER SUPPLY
Check if the following fuse in the IPDM E/R is blown.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2
NO >> If fuse is blown, be sure to eliminate cause of malfunction before installing new fuse.
2. CHECK DOOR MIRROR DE FOGGER POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
Check voltage between IPDM E/R connector and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3
NO >> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to PCS-34, "
Removal and Installation of IPDM E/R".
3. CHECK DOOR MIRROR DEFOGGER POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT 2
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect door mirror RH.
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Check voltage between door mirror RH connector and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 4
COMPONENT PARTS AMPEREFUSE NO.
IPDM E/R 15A43
ConnectorTe r m i n a l
ConditionVoltage (V)
(Approx.)
(+) (-)
E120 23 Ground Rear window defogger
switch ON
Battery voltage
Rear window defogger
switch OFF 0
LIIA2049E
ConnectorTe r m i n a l
ConditionVoltage (V)
(Approx.)
(+) (-)
D107 10 Ground Rear window defogger
switch ON
Battery voltage
Rear window defogger
switch OFF 0
LIIA1456E
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P1148, P1168 CLOSED LOOP CONTROL ... ..303
On Board Diagnosis Logic .................................. ..303
P1211 TCS CONTROL UNIT ...........................304
Description .......................................................... ..304
On Board Diagnosis Logic ....................................304
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................304
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................304
P1212 TCS COMMUNICATION LINE ..............305
Description .......................................................... ..305
On Board Diagnosis Logic ....................................305
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................305
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................305
P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE .........306
On Board Diagnosis Logic .................................. ..306
Overall Function Check .........................................306
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................307
Main 13 Causes of Overheating ............................308
P1225 TP SENSOR ..........................................310
Component Description ....................................... ..310
On Board Diagnosis Logic ....................................310
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................310
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................310
P1226 TP SENSOR ..........................................312
Component Description ....................................... ..312
On Board Diagnosis Logic ....................................312
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................312
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................312
P1421 COLD START CONTROL .....................314
Description .......................................................... ..314
On Board Diagnosis Logic ....................................314
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................314
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................314
P1550 BATTERY CURRENT SENSOR ...........316
Component Description ....................................... ..316
On Board Diagnosis Logic ....................................316
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................316
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................316
Component Inspection ..........................................318
P1551, P1552 BATTERY CURRENT SEN-
SOR ..................................................................
320
Component Description ....................................... ..320
On Board Diagnosis Logic ....................................320
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................320
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................320
Component Inspection ..........................................322
P1553 BATTERY CURRENT SENSOR ...........324
Component Description ....................................... ..324
On Board Diagnosis Logic ....................................324
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................324
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................324
Component Inspection ..........................................326
P1554 BATTERY CURRENT SENSOR ..........328
Component Description ....................................... ..328
On Board Diagnosis Logic .....................................328
Overall Function Check .........................................328
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................329
Component Inspection ...........................................330
P1564 ICC STEERING SWITCH .....................332
Component Description .........................................332
On Board Diagnosis Logic .....................................332
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................332
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................332
Component Inspection ...........................................335
P1564 ASCD STEERING SWITCH .................336
Component Description .........................................336
On Board Diagnosis Logic .....................................336
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................336
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................336
Component Inspection ...........................................338
P1568 ICC FUNCTION ....................................340
On Board Diagnosis Logic .....................................340
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................340
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................340
P1572 ICC BRAKE SWITCH ..........................341
Component Description .........................................341
On Board Diagnosis Logic .....................................341
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................341
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................342
Component Inspection ...........................................346
P1572 ASCD BRAKE SWITCH ......................347
Component Description .........................................347
On Board Diagnosis Logic .....................................347
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................347
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................348
Component Inspection ...........................................351
P1574 ICC VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR .........352
Component Description .........................................352
On Board Diagnosis Logic .....................................352
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................352
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................352
P1574 ASCD VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR .....354
Component Description .........................................354
On Board Diagnosis Logic .....................................354
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................354
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................354
P1805 BRAKE SWITCH .................................356
Description .............................................................356
On Board Diagnosis Logic .....................................356
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................356
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................356
Component Inspection ...........................................358
P2100, P2103 THROTTLE CONTROL MO-
TOR RELAY ....................................................
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EC-190
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P0181 FTT SENSOR
Refer to
EC-190, "Component Inspection".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG >> Replace “fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump”.
6.CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to GI-35, "
How to Check Terminal" and GI-38, "Intermittent Incident".
>> INSPECTION END
Component InspectionINFOID:0000000001351526
FUEL TANK TEMPERATURE SENSOR
1. Remove fuel level sensor unit.
2. Check resistance between “fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump”
terminals 3 and 4 by heating with hot water as shown in the fig-
ure.
If NG, replace fuel level sensor unit.
Temperature °C ( °F) Resistance kΩ
20 (68) 2.3 - 2.7
50 (122) 0.79 - 0.90
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P0182, P0183 FTT SENSOREC-193
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Component InspectionINFOID:0000000001351533
FUEL TANK TEMPERATURE SENSOR
1. Remove fuel level sensor unit.
2. Check resistance between “fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump”
terminals 3 and 4 by heating with hot water as shown in the fig-
ure.
If NG, replace fuel level sensor unit.
Temperature °C ( °F) Resistance kΩ
20 (68) 2.3 - 2.7
50 (122) 0.79 - 0.90
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EC-198
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P0300, P0301, P0302, P
0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307, P0308 MISFIRE
P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307, P0308 MIS-
FIRE
On Board Diagn osis LogicINFOID:0000000001351543
When a misfire occurs, engine speed will fluctuate. If the engine speed fluctuates enough to cause the crank-
shaft position (CKP) sensor (POS) signal to vary , ECM can determine that a misfire is occurring.
The misfire detection logic consists of the following two conditions.
1. One Trip Detection Logic (Three Way Catalyst Damage) On the 1st trip that a misfire condition occurs that can damage the three way catalyst (TWC) due to over-
heating, the MIL will blink.
When a misfire condition occurs, the ECM monitors the CKP sensor signal every 200 engine revolutions
for a change.
When the misfire condition decreases to a level that will not damage the TWC, the MIL will turn off.
If another misfire condition occurs that can dam age the TWC on a second trip, the MIL will blink.
When the misfire condition decreases to a level that will not damage the TWC, the MIL will remain on.
If another misfire condition occurs that can damage the TWC, the MIL will begin to blink again.
2. Two Trip Detection Logic (Exhaust quality deterioration) For misfire conditions that will not damage the TWC (but will affect vehicle emissions), the MIL will only
light when the misfire is detected on a second trip. Du ring this condition, the ECM monitors the CKP sen-
sor signal every 1,000 engine revolutions.
A misfire malfunction can be detected on any one cylinder or on multiple cylinders.
DTC Confirmation ProcedureINFOID:0000000001351544
CAUTION:
Always drive vehicle in safe manner according to traffic conditions and obey all traffic laws when driv-
ing.
NOTE:
If DTC Confirmation Procedure has been previously conducted, always turn ignition switch OFF and wait at
least 10 seconds before conducting the next test.
WITH CONSULT-III
Sensor Input signal to ECM ECM function
Crankshaft position sensor (POS) Engine speedOn board diagnosis of misfire
DTC No. Trouble diagnosis name DTC detecting condition Possible cause
P0300
0300 Multiple cylinder misfire
detected
Multiple cylinder misfire.
• Improper spark plug
• Insufficient compression
• Incorrect fuel pressure
• The injector circuit is open or shorted
• Fuel injector
• Intake air leak
• The ignition signal circuit is open or short-ed
• Lack of fuel
• Signal plate
• Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1
• Incorrect PCV hose connection
P0301
0301
No.1 cylinder misfire de-
tected
No. 1 cylinder misfires.
P0302
0302 No. 2 cylinder misfire
detected
No. 2 cylinder misfires.
P0303
0303 No. 3 cylinder misfire
detected
No. 3 cylinder misfires.
P0304
0304 No. 4 cylinder misfire
detected
No. 4 cylinder misfires.
P0305
0305 No. 5 cylinder misfire
detected
No. 5 cylinder misfires.
P0306
0306 No. 6 cylinder misfire
detected
No. 6 cylinder misfires.
P0307
0307 No. 7 cylinder misfire
detected
No. 7 cylinder misfires.
P0308
0308 No. 8 cylinder misfire
detected
No. 8 cylinder misfires.
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EC-306
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P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE
P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE
On Board Diagn
osis LogicINFOID:0000000001351714
NOTE:
•If DTC P1217 is displayed with DTC U1000 or U1001, first perform the trouble diagnosis for DTC
U1000, U1001. Refer to EC-87
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• If DTC P1217 is displayed with DTC U1010, first pe rform the trouble diagnosis for DTC U1010. Refer
to EC-88
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If the cooling fan or another component in the cooling system malfunctions, engine coolant temperature will
rise.
When the engine coolant temperature reaches an abnorma lly high temperature condition, a malfunction is
indicated.
This self-diagnosis has the one trip detection logic.
CAUTION:
When a malfunction is indicated, be sure to replace the coolant. Refer to CO-11, "
Changing Engine
Coolant". Also, replace the engine oil. Refer to LU-9, "Changing Engine Oil".
1. Fill radiator with coolant up to specified level with a filling speed of 2 liters per minute. Be sure to
use coolant with the proper mixture ratio. Refer to CO-10
.
2. After refilling coolant, run engine to en sure that no water-flow noise is emitted.
Overall Function CheckINFOID:0000000001351715
Use this procedure to check the overall function of the cooling fan. During this check, a DTC might not be con-
firmed.
WARNING:
Never remove the radiator cap and/or reservoir tank cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could
be caused by high pressure fluid escaping fr om the radiator and/or reservoir tank.
Wrap a thick cloth around cap. Carefully remove the cap by turning it a quarter turn to allow built-up
pressure to escape. Then turn the cap all the way off.
WITH CONSULT-III
1. Check the coolant level in the reservoir tank and radiator. Allow engine to cool before checking coolant level.
If the coolant level in the reservoir tank and/or radiator is below
the proper range, skip the following steps and go to EC-395,
"Diagnosis Procedure".
2. Confirm whether customer filled the coolant or not. If customer
filled the coolant, skip the following steps and go to EC-395,
"Diagnosis Procedure".
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
DTC No. Trouble diagnosis name DTC detecting condition Possible cause
P1217
1217 Engine over tempera-
ture (Overheat) • Cooling fan does not operate properly (Over-
heat).
• Cooling fan system does not operate proper-
ly (Overheat).
• Engine coolant was not added to the system using the proper filling method.
• Engine coolant is not within the specified range. • Harness or connectors
(The cooling fan circuit is open or short-
ed.)
• Cooling fan
• Cooling fan (crankshaft diven)
• IPDM E/R (Cooling fan relay)
•Radiator hose
•Radiator
•Radiator cap
• Reservoir tank
• Reservoir tank cap
• Water pump
•Thermostat
For more informat ion, refer to EC-308,
"Main 13 Causes of Overheating".
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P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE
4. Make sure that cooling fan operates.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Check cooling fan control circuit. (Go to "PROCEDURE
A".)
4.CHECK COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAK
Refer to CO-10, "
Inspection".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Check the following for leak. •Hose
• Radiator
• Radiator cap
• Water pump
• Reservoir tank
5.CHECK COMPONENT PARTS
Check the following.
• RESERVOIR TANK CAP (Refer to CO-10, "
Inspection".)
• Thermostat. (Refer to CO-22, "
Removal and Installation".)
• Engine coolant temperature sensor. (Refer to EC-126, "
Component Inspection".)
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG >> Replace malfunctioning component.
6.CHECK MAIN 13 CAUSES
If the cause cannot be isolated, go to EC-308, "
Main 13 Causes of Overheating".
>> INSPECTION END
Main 13 Causes of OverheatingINFOID:0000000001351718
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Engine Step Inspection item EquipmentStandardReference page
OFF 1 • Blocked radiator • Blocked condenser
• Blocked radiator grille
• Blocked bumper • Visual
No blocking —
2 • Coolant mixture • Coolant tester 50 - 50% coolant mixtureCO-10
3 • Coolant level • VisualCoolant up to MAX level in
reservoir tank and radiator
filler neck CO-11, "Changing Engine
Coolant"
4 • Reservoir tank cap • Pre
ssure tester 95 - 125 kPa
(0.97 - 1.28 kg/cm2, 14 -
18 psi) (Limit) CO-10, "
Inspection"
ON*25 • Coolant leaks
• VisualNo leaks CO-10, "Inspection"
ON*26 • Thermostat • Touch the upper and
lower radiator hoses Both hoses should be hot
CO-22, "Removal and In-
stallation"
ON*17 • Cooling fan • CONSULT-IIIOperating See trouble diagnosis for
DTC P1217 ( EC-36
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EC-314
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P1421 COLD START CONTROL
P1421 COLD START CONTROL
DescriptionINFOID:0000000001351886
ECM controls ignition timing and engine idle speed when engine is started with prewarming up condition.
This control promotes the activation of three way catalyst by heating the catalyst and reduces emissions.
On Board Diagn
osis LogicINFOID:0000000001351887
DTC Confirmation ProcedureINFOID:0000000001351888
NOTE:
• If DTC Confirmation Procedure has been previously conducted, always turn ignition switch OFF and wait at
least 10 seconds before conducting the next test.
• If DTC P1421 is displayed with other DTC, firs t perform the trouble diagnosis for other DTC.
TESTING CONDITION:
Before performing the following procedure, confirm that battery voltage is more than 11V at idle.
WITH CONSULT-IIl
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Select “DATA MONITOR” mode with CONSULT-IIl.
4. Check that the “COOLAN TEMP/S” indication is between 4 °C (39° F) and 36 °C (97° F).
If “COOLAN TEMP/S” indication is within the specified value, go to the following step.
If “COOLANT TEMP/S” indication is out of the s pecified value, cool engine down or warm engine up and
go to step 1.
5. Start engine and let it idle for 5 minutes.
6. Check 1st trip DTC.
7. If 1st trip DTC is detected, go to EC-314, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
WITH GST
Follow the procedure “WITH CONSULT-lII” above.
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000001351889
1.PERFORM IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING
Perform EC-18, "
Idle Air Volume Learning".
Is Idle Air Volume Lear ning carried out successfully?
Ye s o r N o
Ye s > > G O T O 2 .
No >> Follow the instruction of Idle Air Volume Learning.
2.CHECK INTAKE SYSTEM
Check for the cause of intake air volume lacking. Refer to the following.
• Crushed intake air passage
• Intake air passage clogging
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Repair or replace malfunctioning part
3.CHECK FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM FUNCTION
DTC No. Trouble diagnosis name DTC detecting conditionPossible cause
P1421
1421 Cold start emission reduction
strategy monitoring ECM does not control ignition timing and engine
idle speed properly when engine is started with
prewarming up condition. • Lack of intake air volume
• Fuel injection system
•ECM
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