2008 INFINITI QX56 high beam

EXL-28
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HEADLAMP (HI) CIRCUIT
HEADLAMP (HI) CIRCUIT
DescriptionINFOID:0000000001547125
The IPDM E/R (intelligent power distribution module engine room) controls the headlamp high relay based on
inputs from the BCM via the CAN communication lines. When the headlamp high relay is energized, power
flows through fuses 34 and 35, located in the IPDM E/R. Power then flows to the front combination lamps to
the headlamp high beam.
Component Function CheckINFOID:0000000001547126
1.CHECK HEADLAMP (HI) OPERATION
WITHOUT CONTULT-III
1. Start IPDM E/R auto active test. Refer to PCS-12, "
Diagnosis Description".
2. Check that the headlamp switches to the high beam. NOTE:
HI/LO is repeated 1 second each when usi ng the IPDM E/R auto active test.
CONSULT-III
1. Select "EXTERNAL LAMP" of IPDM E/R active test item.
2. With the test item operating, check that the headlamp switches to high beam.
Does the headlamp switch to high beam?
YES >> Headlamp (HI) circuit is normal.
NO >> Refer to EXL-28, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000001547127
1.CHECK HEADLAMP (HI) FUSES
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Check that the following fuses are not open.
Is the fuse open?
YES >> Repair the harness and replace the fuse.
NO >> GO TO 2
2.CHECK HEADLAMP (HI) OUTPUT VOLTAGE
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the front combination lamp connector E11 or E107.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON.
4. Turn the high beam headlamps ON.
5. With the high beam headlamps ON, check the voltage between the combination lamp connector and ground.
Are the voltage readings as specified?
YES >> GO TO 4
NO >> GO TO 3 HI : Headlamp switches to the high beam.
OFF : Headlamp OFF
Unit
LocationFuse No.Capacity
Headlamp HI (LH) IPDM E/R3410A
Headlamp HI (RH) IPDM E/R3510A
(+)
(−)Voltage
Connector Terminal
LH E11 6
Ground Battery voltage
RH E107 6
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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
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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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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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ADJUSTMENT AND INSPECTIONEXL-111
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NOTE:
Basic illuminating area for adjustment should be within the range shown on the aiming chart. Adjust head-
lamps accordingly.
LOW BEAM AND HIGH BEAM
1. Turn headlamp low beam on.
2. Use adjusting screw to perform aiming adjustment.
FRONT FOG LAMP
FRONT FOG LAMP : Aiming AdjustmentINFOID:0000000001547284
The fog lamp is a semi-sealed beam type which uses a replaceable halogen bulb. Before performing aiming
adjustment, make sure of the following.
• Keep all tires inflated to correct pressure.
• Place vehicle on level ground.
A. Right B. LeftC. Center of headlamp bulb (H-V point)
D. Cutoff line E. ScreenF. Aim evaluation segment
G. Step H. Horizontal center line of headlamp J. 103 mm (4.06 in.)
K. 37 mm (1.46 in.) L. 7.62 m (25 ft.)M. 399 mm (15.71 in.)
N. 133 mm (5.24 in.) P. 53.2 mm (2.09 in.)Q. 466 mm (18.35 in.)
R. 200 mm (7.87 in.) S. RH headlamp aiming screen T. LH headlamp aiming screen
LKIA0809E
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HEADLAMPEXL-113
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
HEADLAMP
Bulb ReplacementINFOID:0000000001551508
CAUTION:
• Disconnect battery negative terminal before touc hing xenon bulb or headlamp wiring harness
assembly.
• Turn headlamp switch OFF before di sconnecting headlamp harness connector.
• Do not touch bulb by hand right after being turned off. Burning may result.
• Do not touch the glass of bulb directly by hand. Keep grease and other oily substances away from it.
• Do not turn xenon bulb ON when xenon bulb is removed fr om front combination lamp assembly.
• After installing the bu lb, be sure to install the bulb socket securely to ensure watertightness.
• Do not leave bulb out of front combination lamp assembly for a lo ng time because dust, moisture,
smoke, etc. may affect the performance of the lamp. When replacing bulb, be sure to replace it with a
new one.
HEADLAMP (OUTER SIDE), FOR LOW BEAM
Removal
1. Position fender protector aside.
2. Turn headlamp switch OFF.
3. Disconnect battery negative terminal.
4. Remove ballast.
5. Disconnect headlamp electrical connector.
6. Release bulb retaining spring and pull bulb straight out.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
HEADLAMP (INNER SIDE), FOR HIGH BEAM
Removal
1. Turn headlamp switch OFF.
2. Disconnect headlamp electrical connector.
3. Turn the bulb counterclockwise to remove it.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
FRONT PARKING LAMP (INNER OR OUTER)
Removal
1. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to unlock it.
2. Pull the bulb to remove it from the socket.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
SIDE MARKER LAMP (FRONT)
Removal
1. Position fender protector aside.
2. Turn the side marker lamp (front) bulb socket count erclockwise and remove side marker lamp (front) bulb
socket.
3. Pull to remove side marker lamp (front) from the side marker lamp (front) bulb socket.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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EXL-114
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HEADLAMP
Removal and Installation
INFOID:0000000001551509
FRONT COMBINATION LAMP ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Disconnect battery negative terminal before t ouching xenon bulb or headlamp wiring harness
assembly.
• Turn headlamp switch OFF before disconnecting headlamp harness connector.
• Do not touch bulb by hand right after being turned off. Burning may result.
• Do not touch the glass of bulb directly by hand. Keep grease and other oily substances away from it.
• Do not turn xenon bulb ON wh en xenon bulb is removed from front combination lamp assembly.
• After installing the bulb, be sure to install the bulb socket securely to ensure watertightness.
• Do not leave bulb out of front combination lamp assembly for a long time because dust, moisture,
smoke, etc. may affect the performa nce of the lamp. When replacing bulb, be sure to replace it with a
new one.
Removal
1. Disconnect battery negative terminal.
2. Disconnect front combination lamp assembly.
3. Remove front fascia. Refer to EXT-13, "
Removal and Installation".
4. Remove front combination lamp assembly bolts.
5. Remove front combination lamp assembly.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Disassembly and AssemblyINFOID:0000000001551510
FRONT COMBINATION LAMP ASSEMBLY
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1. Parking lamp bulb (outer) 2. Headlamp bulb (high beam) 3. Headlamp assembly
BKIA0228E
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HEADLAMPEXL-115
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Disassembly
1. Remove ballast.
2. Release xenon bulb retaining spring and remove xenon bulb.
3. Turn high beam bulb counterclockwise to unlock and remove high beam bulb.
4. Turn parking lamp bulb (inner) socket counterclockwise to unlock and remove parking lamp bulb.
5. Turn parking lamp bulb (outer) socket counterclockwise to unlock and remove parking lamp bulb.
6. Turn side marker lamp (front) bulb socket counterclo
ckwise to unlock and remove side marker lamp (front)
bulb.
Assembly
Assembly is in the reverse order of disassembly.
4. Xenon bulb (low beam) 5. Side marker lamp (front) bulb 6. Ballast
7. Wiring harness assembly
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