2008 INFINITI QX56 turn signal

EXL-74
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TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING LAMP SYSTEM
AWLIA0222GB
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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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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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EXL-106
< SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS >
PARKING, LICENSE PLATE AND TAIL LAMPS ARE NOT TURNED ON
PARKING, LICENSE PLATE AND TAIL LAMPS ARE NOT TURNED ON
DescriptionINFOID:0000000001547159
The parking, license plate and tail lamps do not turn ON in with any lighting switch setting.
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000001547160
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 TAIL LAMP RELAY REQUEST SIGNAL INPUT
CONSULT-III DATA MONITOR
1. Select "TAIL & CLR 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.PARK LAMP CIRCUIT INSPECTION
Check the parking lamp circuit. Refer to EXL-34, "
Description".
Is the tail lamp 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
TAIL & CLR
REQ Lighting switch 1ST
ON
OFF OFF
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BOTH SIDE FRONT FOG LAMPS ARE NOT TURNED ONEXL-107
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BOTH SIDE FRONT FOG LA MPS ARE NOT TURNED ON
DescriptionINFOID:0000000001547161
The front fog lamps do not turn ON in any setting.
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000001547162
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 FRONT FOG LAMP REQUEST SIGNAL INPUT
CONSULT-III DATA MONITOR
1. Select "FR FOG REQ" of IP DM E/R DATA MONITOR item.
2. With operating the front fog lamp 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.FRONT FOG LAMP CIRCUIT INSPECTION
Check the front fog lamp circuit. Refer to EXL-32, "
Description".
Is the front fog lamp 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
FR FOG REQ Front fog lamp switch
(Lighting switch 2ND) ON ON
OFF OFF
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LIGHTING & TURN SIGNAL SWITCHEXL-119
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
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LIGHTING & TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001547172
REMOVAL
1. Remove steering column cover.
2. While pressing tabs, pull lighting and turn signal switch toward driver door and disconnect from the base.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
LKIA0013E
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BULB SPECIFICATIONSEXL-125
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
BULB SPECIFICATIONS
HeadlampINFOID:0000000001547324
*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.
Exterior LampINFOID:0000000001547325
*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information. Item
Wattage (W)*
Low 35
High 60/65
ItemWattage (W)*
Front combination lamp Parking lamp (inner)
7
Parking lamp (outer) 7
Side marker lamp (front) 7
Rear combination lamp Stop/Tail lamp
LED*
Side marker lamp (rear) *
Turn signal lamp 27
Back-up lamp *
Turn/fog lamp Fog
55
Turn 21
Puddle lamp 8
License plate lamp *
High-mounted stop lamp LED*
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