2008 INFINITI QX56 relay

IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE ROOM)
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If No CAN Communication Is Available With BCM
IGNITION RELAY MALFUNCTION DETECTION FUNCTION
• IPDM E/R monitors the voltage at the contact circuit and excitation coil circuit of the ignition relay inside it.
• IPDM E/R judges the ignition relay error if the voltage differs between the contact circuit and the excitation
coil circuit.
• If the ignition relay cannot turn OFF due to contact seizure, it activates the tail lamp relay for 10 minutes to alert the user to the ignition relay malfunction when the ignition switch is turned OFF.
NOTE:
The tail lamp turns OFF when the ignition switch is turned ON.
FRONT WIPER CONTROL
IPDM E/R detects front wiper stop posit ion by a front wiper auto stop signal.
When a front wiper auto stop signal is in the conditions listed below, IPDM E/R stops power supply to wiper
after repeating a front wiper 10 second activation and 20 second stop five times.
NOTE:
This operation status can be confirmed on the IPDM E/R “DATA MONITOR” that displays “Block” for the item
“WIP PROT” while the wiper is stopped.
STARTER MOTOR PROTECTION FUNCTION
IPDM E/R turns OFF the starter control relay to protect the starter motor when the starter control relay remains
active for 90 seconds.
Control part Fail-safe in operation
Cooling fan • Turns ON the cooling fan relay when the ignition switch is turned ON
• Turns OFF the cooling fan relay when the ignition switch is turned OFF
Control part
Fail-safe in operation
Headlamp • Turns ON the headlamp low relay when the ignition switch is turned ON
• Turns OFF the headlamp low relay when the ignition switch is turned OFF
• Headlamp high relay OFF
•Parking lamps
• License plate lamps
• Tail lamps • Turns ON the tail lamp relay when the ignition switch is turned ON
• Turns OFF the tail lamp relay when the ignition switch is turned OFF
Front wiper • The status just before activation of fail-safe control is maintained until the ignition
switch is turned OFF while the front wiper is operating at LO or HI speed.
• The wiper is operated at LO speed until the ignition switch is turned OFF if the fail- safe control is activated while the front wipe r is set in the INT mode and the front wiper
motor is operating.
Rear window defogger Rear window defogger relay OFF
A/C compressor A/C relay OFF
Front fog lamps Front fog lamp relay OFF
Ignition switch Ignition relayTail lamp relay
ON ON —
OFF OFF —
Ignition switchFront wiper switch Auto stop signal
ON OFF
Front wiper stop position signal cannot be
input 10 seconds.
ON The signal does not change for 10 seconds.
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REAR SONAR SYSTEM
FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS
REAR SONAR SYSTEM
System DiagramINFOID:0000000001754056
System DescriptionINFOID:0000000001754057
FUNCTION
With power and ground supplied, transmission gear selector lever in R position, and the sonar system OFF
switch ON, the rear sonar system will detect obstacles withi n 1.8 m (5.9 ft.) of the rear sonar sensors. The
vehicle operator is notified of obstacles by varied rate of tone from the rear sonar buzzer depending on dis-
tance of obstacle being sensed.
SONAR SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
With power and ground supplied to the sonar control unit, transmission gear selector lever in R position, the
sonar system can be disabled and the rear sonar buzze r silenced by momentarily pressing the sonar system
OFF switch. The sonar system OFF indicator lamp will be illuminated in the sonar system OFF switch.
The rear sonar system and buzzer will be disabled and t he sonar system OFF indicator will be illuminated until
the ignition switch is turned OFF. When the ignition switch is turned ON, the rear sonar system will be
enabled. Depressing the sonar system OFF switch again will enable the rear sonar system also. Enabling the
rear sonar system will cause the rear sonar system OFF i ndicator to go out. If the indicator light is blinking
there is a malfunction in the system.
REAR SONAR BUZZER
With power and ground supplied to the sonar control unit and the A/T selector lever in R position, a stationary
object that is at least 7.0 cm (2.8 in.) wide and 1.0 m (39. 0 in.) tall and that is closer than 1.8 m (5.9 ft.) will be
detected by the rear sonar sensors, causing the rear sonar buzzer to sound a tone. As the vehicle moves
closer to the object, the rate of the tone will increase. When the object is less than 25.0 cm (10 in.) from the
rear bumper, the tone will sound continuously.
REAR SONAR SENSORS
With power and ground supplied to the rear sonar sens ors, the sonar sensors transmit an ultrasonic signal.
This signal is reflected back to the sensor by objects large enough and close enough to be detected. The rear
sonar sensors measure the time from the transmitted si gnal to the time the signal is reflected back and sends
this information to the sonar control unit.
BACK-UP LAMP RELAY
The back-up lamp relay provides a reverse signal to the sonar control unit.
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Component DescriptionINFOID:0000000001754059
Self-Diagnosis FunctionINFOID:0000000001754060
There are four modes of self-diagnosis. Thes e modes must be followed in the following order:
1. Entering diagnostics mode
2. Requesting number of fault codes mode
3. Requesting fault codes mode
4. Clearing fault codes mode
Self-diagnosis can be manually exited by turning the igni tion OFF or selecting reverse gear. Self-diagnosis will
exit unless a fault code request occurs before a me ssage is repeated five times without acknowledgement.
ENTERING DIAGNOSTICS MODE
1. Sonar control unit B56
(view with luggage side finisher LH removed) 2. Back-up lamp relay M73 3. A/T assembly F9
4. Rear sonar buzzer M117 5. Sonar system OFF switch M116
(with sonar system OFF indicator) 6. Rear sonar sensor LH outer C102
7. Rear sonar sensor LH inner C103 8. Rear sonar sensor RH inner C104 9. Rear sonar sensor RH outer C105
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Component Function
Sonar control unit Controls sonar system and provides self-diagnosis
Back-up lamp relay Provides reverse signal for sonar control unit
A/T assembly Controls back-up lamp relay
Rear sonar buzzer Sounds a signal when objects are detected in the rear of the vehicle
Sonar system OFF switch Enables the driver to turn system off and signals a system malfunction
Sonar sensor Senses objects in the rear of the vehicle
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sonar sensors measure the time from the transmitted si gnal to the time the signal is reflected back and send
this information to the sonar control unit.
FRONT SONAR SENSORS
With power and ground supplied to the front sonar sens ors, the sonar sensors transmit an ultrasonic signal.
This signal is reflected back to the sensor by objects large enough and close enough to be detected. The front
sonar sensors measure the time from the transmitted si gnal to the time the signal is reflected back and send
this information to the sonar control unit.
COMBINATION METER
The combination meter provides the vehicle speed and park signals to the sonar control unit.
Component Parts LocationINFOID:0000000004709645
Front
1. Sonar control unit B56, B57 (View with luggage side finisher LH removed) 2. Back-up lamp relay M73 3. A/T assembly F9
4. Front sonar buzzer M118 5. Sonar system OFF switch M116
(with sonar system OFF indicator) 6. Rear sonar sensor LH outer C102
7. Rear sonar sensor LH inner C103 8. Rear sonar sensor RH inner C104 9. Rear sonar sensor RH outer C105
10. Front sonar sensor RH outer E166 11. Front sonar sensor RH inner E163 12. Front sonar sensor LH inner E162
13. Front sonar sensor LH outer E158 14. Combination meter M23, M24 15. Rear sonar buzzer B166
(View with back door open)
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FRONT AND REAR SONAR SYSTEM
Component Description
INFOID:0000000001754064
CONSULT-III Function (SONAR)INFOID:0000000001754065
SELF DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
CONSULT-III can be used to read and clear DTCs. Refer to GI-46, "Description".
SELF DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
Refer to SN-44, "DTC Index".
Component Function
Sonar control unit Controls sonar system and provides self-diagnosis
Back-up lamp relay Provides reverse signal for sonar control unit
A/T assembly Controls back-up lamp relay
Front sonar buzzer Sounds a signal when objects are detected in the front of the vehicle
Rear sonar buzzer Sounds a signal when objects are detected in the rear of the vehicle
Sonar system OFF switch Enables the driver to turn the system off and signals a system malfunction
Front sonar sensors Senses objects in the front of the vehicle
Rear sonar sensors Senses objects in the rear of the vehicle
Combination meter Provides Park and vehicle speed signals for sonar control unit
Diagnosis mode Description
SELF-DIAG RESULTS Displays sonar control unit self-diagnosis results.
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SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
SONAR SYSTEM SYMPTOMS
Symptom TableINFOID:0000000001754076
Symptom Repair order
When the sonar system is OFF, the OFF indicator does not light
and the sonar buzzer does not sound. 1. Check sonar system OFF switch. Refer to
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sis Procedure (With Rear Sonar System)" or SN-19, "Diag-
nosis Procedure (With Front and Rear Sonar System)".
2. Check harness and connections for sonar system OFF
switch.
3. Replace sonar control unit. Refer to SN-50, "
Removal and
Installation".
When the sonar system is OFF, the OFF indicator lamp does not
light but the sonar buzzer does sound. 1. Check sonar system OFF switch. Refer to
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sis Procedure (With Rear Sonar System)" or SN-19, "Diag-
nosis Procedure (With Front and Rear Sonar System)".
2. Check harness and connections for sonar system OFF indi- cator lamp.
3. Replace sonar control unit.
When the sonar system is OFF, the sonar buzzer does not sound
but the OFF indicator lamp lights. 1. Check sonar buzzer. Refer to
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Diagnosis Procedure
(With Rear Sonar System)" or SN-17, "Diagnosis Procedure
(With Front and Rear Sonar System)".
2. Check harness and connections between sonar buzzer and sonar control unit.
3. Replace sonar control unit.
When sonar system is ON, the sonar system OFF indicator lamp
lights up and the sonar buzzer sounds intermittently (for about 4
seconds). (Rear sonar system only) 1. Check harnesses between sonar sensors and sonar control
unit for an open condition.
2. Check sonar sensors. Refer to SN-5, "
Preliminary Check".
3. Replace sonar control unit.
The sonar system still operates when the sonar system is OFF. 1. Replace sonar control unit.
When the transmission gear selector lever is in the R position and
the sonar system is ON, the rear sonar system does not operate. 1. Check transmission range switch. Refer to
TM-43, "
Diagno-
sis Procedure".
2. Check back-up lamp relay.
3. Check related harness and connections for back-up lamp re- lay.
4. Replace sonar control unit.
When the transmission gear selector lever is in a forward drive
gear and the sonar system is ON, the front sonar system does not
operate. (With front and rear sonar system only) 1. Check harness and connections between sonar control unit
and combination meter.
2. Replace sonar control unit.
Sonar system OFF indicator lamp lights up and buzzer sounds al-
though there are no obstacles within the detection range. 1. Check sonar sensors.
2. Check harness and connections between sonar sensors
and sonar control unit.
3. Replace sonar control unit.
The sonar sensors do not detect objects in the detectable range. 1. Check sonar sensors.
2. Replace sonar control unit.
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HEATED STEERING WHEELST-7
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FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS
HEATED STEERING WHEEL
System DiagramINFOID:0000000001696234
System DescriptionINFOID:0000000001696235
The heated steering wheel switch controls the heated steeri ng relay. When the switch is turned on, the relay is
energized and the heated steering system will operate. T he heated steering system will turn off when the
steering wheel temperature reaches approximately 30 ° C (86 ° F). Heated steering system operation can also
be canceled by pressing the heated steering wheel switch again.
NOTE:
If the surface temperature of the steering wheel is below 68 ° F (20 ° C), the system will heat the steering wheel,
and cycle off and on to maintain a temperature above 68 ° F (20 ° C). The indicator light will remain on as long
as the system is on. Push the switch again to turn the heated steering wheel system off manually. The indica-
tor light will go off.
Component Parts LocationINFOID:0000000001696236
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1. Heated steering relay M71 2. Combination switch (spiral cable) M52 3. Heated steering wheel M114
4. Heated steering wheel switch M260
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HEATED STEERING WHEEL
Component Description
INFOID:0000000001696237
Heated steering wheel switch • Controls the heated steering relay and operates the heated steering system.
• Turns the indicator lamp ON when the system is activated.
Heated steering relay • Operates the heated steering system with the control signal from the heated steering
wheel switch.
Heated steering wheel • Heats the heating element with the power supplied from the heated steering relay.
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