2008 INFINITI QX56 engine

AUTO LIGHT SYSTEMEXL-11
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AUTO LIGHT SYSTEM
System DiagramINFOID:0000000001547102
System DescriptionINFOID:0000000001547103
• BCM (Body Control Module) controls auto light operati on according to signals from optical sensor, lighting
switch and ignition switch.
• IPDM E/R (Intelligent Power Distribution Module Engine Room) operates parking, license plate, tail and
headlamps according to CAN communication signals from BCM.
• Optical sensor detects ambient br ightness and converts light (lux) to voltage, then sends the optical sensor
signal to BCM.
OUTLINE
The auto light control system has an optical sensor that detects outside brightness.
When the lighting switch is in AUTO position, it automat ically turns ON/OFF the parking, license plate, tail and
headlamps in accordance with the ambient light. Sensitivity can be adjusted in four steps. For the details of the
setting, Refer to EXL-23, "
EXTERNAL LAMP : CONSULT-III Function".
AWLIA0011GB
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POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUITEXL-27
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COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS
POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT
BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE)
BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) : Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000001547123
For BCM power supply and ground circuit information, refer to BCS-32, "Diagnosis Procedure".
IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE ROOM)
IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE ROOM) : Di-
agnosis Procedure
INFOID:0000000001547124
For IPDM E/R power supply and ground circuit information, refer to PCS-18, "Diagnosis Procedure" .
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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
ALLIA0713GB
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EXL-30
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HEADLAMP (LO) CIRCUIT
HEADLAMP (LO) CIRCUIT
DescriptionINFOID:0000000001547128
The IPDM E/R (intelligent power distribution module engine room) controls the headlamp low relay based on
inputs from the BCM via the CAN communication lines. When the headlamp low relay is energized, power
flows through fuses 40 and 41, located in the IPDM E/R. Power then flows to the front combination lamps to
the headlamp low beam.
Component Function CheckINFOID:0000000001547129
1.CHECK HEADLAMP (LO) OPERATION
WITHOUT CONSULT-III
1. Start IPDM E/R auto active test. Refer to PCS-12, "
Diagnosis Description".
2. Check that the headlamp is turned ON. 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 items operating, check that the headlamp is turned ON.
Is the headlamp turned ON?
YES >> Headlamp (LO) is normal.
NO >> Refer to EXL-30, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000001547130
1.CHECK HEADLAMP (LO) 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 (LO) OUTPUT VOLTAGE
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the front combination lamp connector.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON.
4. Turn the low beam headlamps ON.
5. With the low beam headlamps ON, check the voltage between the combination lamp connector and ground.
Is voltage reading as specified?
YES >> GO TO 4
NO >> GO TO 3 LO : Headlamp ON
OFF : Headlamp OFF
Unit
LocationFuse No.Capacity
Headlamp LO (LH) IPDM E/R4015A
Headlamp LO (RH) IPDM E/R4115A
(+)
(−)Voltage
Connector Terminal
LH E11 5 Ground Battery voltage
RH E107 5
ALLIA0716GB
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EXL-32
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FRONT FOG LAMP CIRCUIT
FRONT FOG LAMP CIRCUIT
DescriptionINFOID:0000000001547131
The IPDM E/R (intelligent power distribution module engine room) controls the front fog lamp relay based on
inputs from the BCM via the CAN communication lines. When the front fog lamp relay is energized, power
flows from the front fog lamp relay in the IPDM E/R to the front fog lamps.
Component Function CheckINFOID:0000000001547132
1.CHECK FRONT FOG LAMP OPERATION
WITHOUT CONSULT-III
1. Activate IPDM E/R auto active test. Refer to PCS-12, "
Diagnosis Description".
2. Check that the front fog lamp is turned ON.
CONSULT-III
1. Select "EXTERNAL LAMP" of IPDM E/R active test item.
2. With operating the test items, Check that the front fog lamp is turned ON.
Is the front fog lamp turned ON?
YES >> Front fog lamp circuit is normal.
NO >> Refer to EXL-32, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000001547133
1.CHECK FRONT FOG LAMP FUSE
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 FRONT FOG LAMP OUTPUT VOLTAGE
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the front fog/turn lamp connector.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON.
4. Turn the front fog lamps ON.
5. Check the voltage between the fog/turn lamp connector and ground.
Are the voltage readings as specified?
YES >> GO TO 4
NO >> GO TO 3
3.CHECK FRONT FOG LAMP OPEN CIRCUIT FOG : Front fog lamp ON
OFF : Front fog lamp OFF
Unit
LocationFuse No.Capacity
Front fog lamp IPDM E/R5620A
(+)
(−)V olt a g e
Connector Terminal
LH E101 1
Ground Battery voltage
RH E102 1
ALLIA0719GB
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EXL-34
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PARKING LAMP CIRCUIT
PARKING LAMP CIRCUIT
DescriptionINFOID:0000000001547134
The IPDM E/R (intelligent power distribution module engine room) controls the tail lamp relay based on inputs
from the BCM via the CAN communication lines. When the tail lamp relay is energized, power flows through
fuse 37, located in the IPDM E/R. Power then flows to the front and rear combination lamps.
Component Function CheckINFOID:0000000001547135
1.CHECK PARKING LAMP OPERATION
WITHOUT CONSULT-III
1. Activate IPDM E/R auto active test. Refer to PCS-12, "
Diagnosis Description".
2. Check that the parking lamp is turned ON.
CONSULT-III
1. Select "EXTERNAL LAMP" of IPDM E/R active test item.
2. With operating the test items, check that the parking lamp is turned ON.
Is the parking lamp turned ON?
YES >> Parking lamp circuit is normal.
NO >> Refer to EXL-34, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000001547136
1.CHECK PARKING LAMP 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 TAIL LAMP RELAY OUTPUT (VOLTAGE)
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the front combination lamp connector, rear combination lamp connector and license plate
lamp connector.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON.
4. Turn the parking lamps ON.
5. With the parking lamps ON, check voltage between the front combination lamp connectors and ground.TAIL : Parking lamp ON
OFF : Parking lamp OFF
Unit
LocationFuse No.Capacity
Parking lamps IPDM E/R3710A
(+)
(−)Voltage
Connector Terminal
LH E11
3 Ground Battery voltage
RH E107
ALLIA0711GB
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EXL-100
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IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE ROOM)
IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE
ROOM)
DescriptionINFOID:0000000001547152
REFERENCE VALUES FOR IPDM E/R
For IPDM E/R reference values, refer to PCS-19, "Reference Value".
TERMINAL LAYOUT FOR IPDM E/R
For the terminal layout for the IPDM E/R, refer to PCS-21, "Terminal Layout".
PHYSICAL VALUES FOR IPDM E/R
For physical values for the IPDM E/R, refer to PCS-21, "Physical Values".
WIRING DIAGRAM - IPDM E/R
For the IPDM E/R wiring diagram, refer to PCS-26, "Wiring Diagram".
FAIL SAFE - IPDM E/R
For IPDM E/R fail safe information, refer to PCS-29, "FailSafe".
DTC INDEX - IPDM E/R
For the IPDM E/R DTC index, refer to PCS-31, "DTCIndex".
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EXL-108
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PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTION
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER"
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The Supplemental Restraint System such as “A IR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and w hether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SR and SB section of this Service Man-
ual.
WARNING:
• To avoid rendering the SRS inopera tive, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in
the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be performed by
an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.
• Improper maintenance, including in correct removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal
injury caused by unintent ional activation of the system. For re moval of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see the SR section.
• Do not use electrical test equipmen t on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harn esses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or har-
ness connectors.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS
WARNING:
• When working near the Airbag Diagnosis Sensor Unit or other Airbag System sensors with the Igni-
tion ON or engine running, DO NOT use air or electri c power tools or strike near the sensor(s) with a
hammer. Heavy vibration could activate the sensor( s) and deploy the air bag(s), possibly causing
serious injury.
• When using air or electric power tools or hammers , always switch the Ignition OFF, disconnect the
battery, and wait at least 3 minu tes before performing any service.
Precaution Necessary for Steering W heel Rotation After Battery Disconnect
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NOTE:
• This Procedure is applied only to models with Intelligent Key system and NATS (NISSAN ANTI-THEFT SYS-
TEM).
• Remove and install all control units after disconnecting both battery cables with the ignition knob in the
″LOCK ″ position.
• Always use CONSULT-III to perform self-diagnosis as a part of each function inspection after finishing work.
If DTC is detected, perform trouble diagnosis according to self-diagnostic results.
For models equipped with the Intelligent Key system and NATS, an electrically controlled steering lock mech-
anism is adopted on the key cylinder.
For this reason, if the battery is disconnected or if the battery is discharged, the steering wheel will lock and
steering wheel rotation will become impossible.
If steering wheel rotation is required when battery pow er is interrupted, follow the procedure below before
starting the repair operation.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Connect both battery cables. NOTE:
Supply power using jumper cables if battery is discharged.
2. Use the Intelligent Key or mechanical key to turn the ignition switch to the ″ACC ″ position. At this time, the
steering lock will be released.
3. Disconnect both battery cables. The steering lock will remain released and the steering wheel can be rotated.
4. Perform the necessary repair operation.
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