2008 INFINITI QX56 light

EXL-58
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AUTO LIGHT SYSTEM
ALLIA0514GB
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AUTO LIGHT SYSTEMEXL-59
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ABLIA2480GB
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EXL-60
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AUTO LIGHT SYSTEM
ABLIA2481GB
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM SYMPTOMSEXL-101
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SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM SYMPTOMS
Symptom TableINFOID:0000000001547153
CAUTION:
Perform the self-diagnosis with CONS ULT-III before the symptom diagnosis. Perform the trouble diag-
nosis if any DTC is detected.
Symptom Possible causeInspection item
Headlamp does not
switch to the high beam. One side•Fuse
• Harness between IPDM E/R
and the front combination lamp
• Front combination lamp
(High beam relay)
• IPDM E/R Headlamp (HI) circuit
Refer to
EXL-28
.
Both sides Symptom diagnosis
"BOTH SIDE HEADLAMPS DO NOT SWITCH TO HIGH BEAM"
Refer to EXL-104
.
High beam indicator lamp is not turned ON.
(Headlamp switches to the high beam.) • Combination meter
•BCM• Combination meter.
Data monitor "HI-BEAM IND"
• BCM (HEAD LAMP) Active test "HEADLAMP"
Headlamp does not
switch to the low beam. One side
Front combination lamp (Low
beam relay)
—
Both sides • Combination switch
• Harness between the combina-
tion switch and BCM
•BCM Combination switch
Refer to
BCS-36
.
High beam request signal
•BCM
• IPDM E/R IPDM E/R
Data monitor "HL HI REQ"
IPDM E/R —
Headlamp does not turn
ON. One side•Fuse
•Bulb
• Harness between IPDM E/R
and the front combination lamp
• Front combination lamp
• IPDM E/R Headlamp (LO) circuit
Refer to
EXL-30
.
Both sides Symptom diagnosis
"BOTH SIDE HEADLAMPS (LO) ARE NOT TURNED ON"
Refer to EXL-105, "
Description".
Headlamp does not turn
OFF. When the ignition
switch is turned ON
•BCM
• Combination switch Combination switch
Refer to
BCS-36
.
The ignition switch is
turned OFF (After acti-
vating the battery sav-
er). IPDM E/R
—
Headlamp is not turned ON/OFF with the lighting
switch AUTO. • Combination switch
• Harness between the combina-
tion switch and BCM
•BCM Combination switch
Refer to
BCS-36
.
• Optical sensor
• Harness between the optical sensor and BCM
•BCM Optical sensor
Refer to
EXL-40
.
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EXL-102
< SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS >
EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM SYMPTOMS
Daytime light system does not activate.• Either high beam bulb
• Parking brake switch
• Combination switch
•BCM
• IPDM E/R
• Daytime light relay
• Harness between IPDM E/R
and daytime light relay. Daytime light system description.
Refer to EXL-9, "System Descrip-
tion".
Front fog lamp is not
turned ON. One side
• Front fog lamp bulb
• Harness between IPDM E/R
and the front combination lamp
• Front combination lamp
• IPDM E/R Front fog lamp circuit
Refer to EXL-32
.
Both sides Symptom diagnosis
"BOTH SIDE FRONT FOG LAMPS ARE NOT TURNED ON"
Refer to
EXL-107
.
Parking lamp is not turned
ON. One side•Fuse
• Parking lamp bulb
• Harness between IPDM E/R
and the front/rear combination
lamp
• Front/rear combination lamp
• IPDM E/R Parking lamp
circuit
Refer to EXL-34
.
Both sides Symptom diagnosis
"PARKING, LICENSE PLATE AND TAIL LAMPS ARE NOT TURNED
ON"
Refer to
EXL-106
.
Turn signal lamp does not
blink. Indicator lamp is nor-
mal.
(The applicable side
performs the high flash-
er activation).• Harness between BCM and
each turn signal lamp
• Turn signal lamp bulb
• Door mirror Turn signal lamp circuit
Refer to EXL-37
.
Turn signal indicator lamp
does not blink. One side
Combination meter —
Both sides
(Always) • Turn signal indicator lamp sig-
nal
• Combination meter
•BCM • Combination meter.
Data monitor "TURN IND"
•BCM (FLASHER)
Active test "FLASHER"
Both sides
(Does blink when acti-
vating the hazard warn-
ing lamp with the
ignition switch OFF) • The combination meter power
supply and the ground circuit
• Combination meter Combination meter
Power supply and the ground circuit
Refer to MWI-30
.
Symptom
Possible causeInspection item
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NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONEXL-103
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NORMAL OPERATING CONDITION
DescriptionINFOID:0000000001547154
XENON HEADLAMPS
The brightness and color of the light may vary slightly immediately after turning the headlamp ON. This condi-
tionwill remain until the xenon bulb becomes stable. This is normal.
• Illumination time lag may occur between right and left. This is normal.
AUTO LIGHT SYSTEM
The auto light system may not turn the headlamp ON/O FF immediately after passing a dark area or a bright
area (short tunnel, sky bridge, shadowed area etc.). This is normal.
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EXL-104
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BOTH SIDE HEADLAMPS DO NOT SWITCH TO HIGH BEAM
BOTH SIDE HEADLAMPS DO NOT SWITCH TO HIGH BEAM
DescriptionINFOID:0000000001547155
The headlamps (both sides) do not switch to high beam when the lighting switch is in the HI or PASS setting.
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000001547156
1.COMBINATION SWITCH INSPECTION
Check the combination switch. Refer to BCS-36, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Is the combination switch normal?
YES >> GO TO 2
NO >> Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
2.CHECK HEADLAMP (HI) REQUEST SIGNAL INPUT
CONSULT-III DATA MONITOR
1. Select "HL HI REQ" of IPDM E/R DATA MONITOR item.
2. With operating the lighting switch, check the monitor status.
Is the item status normal?
YES >> GO TO 3
NO >> Replace BCM. Refer to BCS-55, "
Removal and Installation" .
3.HEADLAMP (HI) CIRCUIT INSPECTION
Check the headlamp (HI) circuit. Refer to EXL-28, "
Description".
Is the headlamp (HI) circuit normal?
YES >> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to PCS-34, "Removal and Installation of IPDM E/R" .
NO >> Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
Monitor item ConditionMonitor status
HL HI REQ Lighting switch
(2ND) HI or PASS
ON
Except for HI or
PASS OFF
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BOTH SIDE HEADLAMPS (LO) ARE NOT TURNED ONEXL-105
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BOTH SIDE HEADLAMPS (L O) ARE NOT TURNED ON
DescriptionINFOID:0000000001547157
The headlamps (both sides) do not turn ON in any lighting switch setting.
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000001547158
1.CHECK COMBINATION SWITCH
Check the combination switch. Refer to BCS-36, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Is the combination switch normal?
YES >> GO TO 2
NO >> Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
2.CHECK HEADLAMP (LO) REQUEST SIGNAL INPUT
CONSULT-III DATA MONITOR
1. Select "HL LO REQ" of IP DM E/R DATA MONITOR item.
2. With operating the lighting switch, check the monitor status.
Is the item status normal?
YES >> GO TO 3
NO >> Replace BCM. Refer to BCS-55, "
Removal and Installation" .
3.HEADLAMP (LO) CIRCUIT INSPECTION
Check the headlamp (LO) circuit. Refer to EXL-30, "
Description".
Is the headlamp (LO) circuit normal?
YES >> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to PCS-34, "Removal and Installation of IPDM E/R" .
NO >> Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
Monitor item ConditionMonitor status
HL LO REQ Lighting switch 2ND
ON
OFF OFF
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