2008 INFINITI QX56 Alternator

CHG-6
< BASIC INSPECTION >
DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOW
NOTE:
To ensure a complete and thorough diagnosis, the battery, starter and generator test segments must be done
as a set from start to finish.
1.PRELIMINARY INSPECTION
Perform the preliminary inspection. Refer to CHG-10, "
Inspection Procedure".
>> GO TO 2.
2.DISABLE THE POWER GENERATION VO LTAGE VARIABLE CONTROL SYSTEM
Disable the power generation voltage variable control with either of the following procedures.
• After selecting “ENGINE” on the “SELECT SYSTEM” screen of CONSULT-III, set the “ALTERNATOR DUTY” value to 0 % by selecting “ALTERNATOR DUTY” with “Active Test”. Continue “Active Test” until the end of
inspection. (When the DUTY value is 0 or 100 %, the normal power generation is performed according to the
characteristic of the IC regulator of the generator.)
• Turn the ignition switch OFF, disconnect the battery current sensor connector and leave it disconnected dur-
ing the course of the test.
NOTE:
Running the engine with the battery current sensor disconnected will cause DTC's (P1550-P1554) to set.
After finishing the inspection, connect the battery current sensor connector and erase the self-diagnostic
results history of the engine using CONSULT-III.
>> GO TO 3.
3.DIAGNOSIS WITH STARTING /CHARGING SYSTEM TESTER
Perform the charging system test using Starting/Charging System Test er (J-44373). For details and operating
instructions, refer to Technical Service Bulletin.
Te s t r e s u l t
CHARGING SYSTEM NOMAL>>Charging system is normal and will also show “DIODE RIPPLE” test result.
NO CHARGING VOLTAGE>>GO TO 4.
LOW CHARGING VOLTAGE>>GO TO 12.
HIGH CHARGING VOLTAGE>>GO TO 14.
DIODE RIPPLE NORMAL>>Diode ripple is OK and will also show “CHARGING VOLTAGE” test result.
EXCESS RIPPLE DETECTED>>Replace the generator. Perf orm “DIODE RIPPLE” test again using Starting/
Charging System Tester (J -44373) to confirm repair.
DIODE RIPPLE NOT DETECTED>>GO TO 4.
4.INSPECTION WITH CHARGE WARNING LAMP (IGNITION SWITCH IS ON)
Turn the ignition switch ON.
Does the charge warning lamp illuminate?
YES >> GO TO 6.
NO >> GO TO 5.
5.TERMINAL“2” (OPEN) CIRCUIT INSPECTION
Check terminal “2” circuit for open circuits. Refer to CHG-14, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Is the terminal
“2” circuit normal?
YES >> Replace generator.
NO >> Repair as needed.
6.INSPECTION WITH CHARGE WARNING LAMP (IDLING)
Start the engine and run it at idle.
Does the charge warning lamp turn OFF?
YES >> GO TO 9.
NO >> GO TO 7.
7.TERMINAL “2”(SHORT) CIRCUIT INSPECTION
Check terminal “2” circuit for short to ground. Refer to CHG-14, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Is the terminal
“2” circuit normal?
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CHG
POWER GENERATION VOLTAGE VARIABLE CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION
INSPECTION
CHG-11
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POWER GENERATION VOLTAGE VARI
ABLE CONTROL SYSTEM OPER-
ATION INSPECTION
Inspection ProcedureINFOID:0000000001696185
CAUTION:
When performing this inspection, always use a charged battery that has completed the battery inspec-
tion. (When the charging rate of the battery is low, the response speed of the voltage change will
become slow. This can cause an incorrect inspection.)
1.CHECK ECM (CONSULT-III)
Perform ECM self-diagnosis with CONSULT-III. Refer to EC-63, "
CONSULT-III Function (ENGINE)".
Self
-diagnostic results content
No malfunction detected>> GO TO 2
Malfunction detected>> Check applicable parts, and repair or replace corresponding parts.
2.CHECK OPERATION OF POWER GENERATION VOLTAGE VARIABLE CONTROL SYSTEM
1. Connect CONSULT-III and start the engine.
2. The selector lever is in “P” or “N” position and a ll of the electric loads and A/C, etc. are turned OFF.
3. Select “ALTERNATOR DUTY” in “Active Test” of “ENGINE”, and then check the value of “BATTERY
VOLT” monitor when DUTY value of “ALTERNATOR DUTY” is set to 40.0 %.
4. Check the value of “BATTERY VOLT” monitor when DUTY value of “ALTERNATOR DUTY” is set to 80.0%.
Is the measurement val ue within specification?
YES >> Inspection end.
NO >> GO TO 3
3.CHECK IPDM E/R (CONSULT-III)
Perform IPDM E/R self-diagnosis with CONSULT-III. Refer to PCS-14, "
CONSULT - III Function (IPDM E/R)".
Self
-diagnostic results content
No malfunction detected>> GO TO 4
Malfunction detected>> Check applicable parts, and repair or replace corresponding parts.
4.CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN GE NERATOR AND IPDM E/R
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect generator connector E205 and IPDM E/R connector E122.
3. Check continuity between generator harness connector E205 (A) terminal 4 and IPDM E/R harness connector E122 (B) termi-
nal 37. “BATTERY VOLT”
2 seconds after setting the
DUTY value of “ALTERNA-
TOR DUTY” to 40.0 %
: 12 - 13.6 V
“BATTERY VOLT”
20 seconds after setting
the DUTY value of “ALTER-
NATOR DUTY” to 80.0 % : +0.5 V or more against
the value of “BATTERY
VOLT” monitor when
DUTY value is 40.0 %
AB
Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
E205 4E122 37Yes
ALMIA0196ZZ
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ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEMEC-65
< FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS > [VK56DE]
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X: Applicable
*1: This item includes 1st trip DTCs.
*2: This mode includes 1st trip freeze frame data or freeze frame data. The items appear on CONSULT-III screen in freeze frame
data
mode only if a 1st trip DTC or DTC is detected. For details, refer to "Freeze Frame Data and 1st Trip Freeze Frame Data".
*3: Always “CMPLT ” is displayed.
WORK SUPPORT MODE
Work Item
ENGINE CONTROL COMPONENT PARTS
OUTPUT
Fuel injector ××
Power transistor (Ignition timing) ××
Throttle contro l motor relay ××
Throttle control motor ×
EVAP canister purge volume con-
trol solenoid valve ××
××
Air conditioner relay ×
Fuel pump relay ×× ×
Cooling fan relay ×××
Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 heater ×××*3
Heated oxygen sensor 2 heater ×××*3
EVAP canister vent control valve ×× ××
Intake valve timing control solenoid
valve ××
×
Alternator ××
Calculated load value ××
Item
DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE
WORK SUP-
PORT SELF-DIAGNOSTIC
RESULTS DATA
MONI- TOR ACTIVE
TEST DTC & SRT
CONFIRMATION
DTC*1 FREEZE
FRAME
DATA*2 SRT
STATUS DTC
WORK SUP-
PORT
WORK ITEM CONDITION USAGE
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE • FUEL PUMP WILL STOP BY TOUCHING “START” DUR- ING IDLING.
CRANK A FEW TIMES AFTER ENGINE STALLS. When releasing fuel pressure from
fuel line
IDLE AIR VOL LEARN • THE IDLE AIR VOLUME THAT KEEPS THE ENGINE
WITHIN THE SPECIFIED RANGE IS MEMORIZED IN
ECM. When learning the idle air volume
SELF-LEARNING CONT • THE COEFFICIENT OF SELF-LEARNING CONTROL
MIXTURE RATIO RETURNS TO THE ORIGINAL COEF-
FICIENT. When clearing the coefficient of
self-learning control value
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EC-72
< FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS >[VK56DE]
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM
*: Leaving cooling fan OFF with CONSULT-III while engine is running may cause the engine to overheat.
DTC & SRT CONFIRMATION MODE
SRT STATUS Mode
For details, refer to EC-462, "DTC Index".
SRT WORK SUPPORT Mode
This mode enables a technician to drive a vehicle to set the SRT while monitoring the SRT status.
DTC WORK SUPPORT Mode
*: DTC P1442 and P1456 does not apply to JA60 models but appears in DTC Work Support Mode screens.
Generic Scan Tool (GST) FunctionINFOID:0000000001351349
DESCRIPTION
PURG VOL
CONT/V• Engine: After warming up, run en-
gine at 1,500 rpm.
• Change the EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve
opening percent using CON-
SULT-III. Engine speed changes according to
the opening percent.
• Harness and connectors
• Solenoid valve
FUEL/T TEMP
SEN • Change the fuel tank temperature using CONSULT-III.
VENT CON-
TROL/V • Ignition switch: ON
(Engine stopped)
• Turn solenoid valve ON and OFF with the CONSULT-III and listen
to operating sound. Solenoid valve makes an operating
sound.
• Harness and connectors
• Solenoid valve
V/T ASSIGN AN-
GLE • Engine: Return to the original
trouble condition
• Change intake valve timing using CONSULT-III. If trouble symptom disappears, see
CHECK ITEM.
• Harness and connectors
• Intake valve timing control sole-
noid valve
ALTERNATOR
DUTY •Engine: Idle
• Change duty ratio using CON-
SULT-III. Battery voltage changes. • Harness and connectors
• IPDM E/R
•Alternator
TEST ITEM
CONDITION JUDGEMENTCHECK ITEM (REMEDY)
Test mode Test itemCorresponding DTC No. Reference page
EVAPORATIVE
SYSTEM PURG FLOW P0441
P0441EC-219
EVP SML LEAK P0442/P1442* P0442
EC-224P0455EC-259
EVP V/S LEAK P0456/P1456* P0456EC-266
PURG VOL CN/V P1444 P0443EC-231
A/F SEN1 A/F SEN1 (B1) P1276
P0130EC-141A/F SEN1 (B1) P1278/P1279 P0133EC-153
A/F SEN1 (B2) P1286 P0150EC-141
A/F SEN1 (B2) P1288/P1289 P0153EC-153
HO2S2 HO2S2 (B1) P0139
P0139EC-171
HO2S2 (B1) P1146 P0138EC-164
HO2S2 (B1) P1147 P0137EC-159
HO2S2 (B2) P0159 P0159EC-171
HO2S2 (B2) P1166 P0158EC-164
HO2S2 (B2) P1167 P0157EC-159
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PCS
IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE ROOM)
PCS-23
< ECU DIAGNOSIS > [IPDM E/R]
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N24 L Cooling fan relay Output —
Conditions correct for cooling
fan operation
Battery voltage
Conditions not correct for
cooling fan operation 0V
26 P/L Headlamp aiming mo-
tors Output —Lighting
switch 2nd
position or
AUTO, head-
lamp aiming
switch in po-
sition OFF
0V
ON Battery voltage
27 W/B Fuse 38 Output —Ignition switch ON or START
Battery voltage
Ignition switch OFF or ACC 0V
30 W Fuse 53 Output —Ignition switch ON or START
Battery voltage
Ignition switch OFF or ACC 0V
32 L Wiper low speed sig-
nal OutputON or
START Wiper switch OFF
Battery voltage
LO or INT 0V
35 L/B Wiper high speed sig-
nal OutputON or
START Wiper switch OFF, LO, INT Battery voltage
HI 0V
37 Y Power generation
command signal
Output —Ignition switch ON
6.3 V
40% is set on "Active test,"
"ALTERNATOR DUTY" of
"ENGINE" 3.8 V
40% is set on "Active test,"
"ALTERNATOR DUTY" of
"ENGINE" 1.4 V
38 B Ground Input ——0V
39 L CAN-H — ON— —
40 P CAN-L — ON— —
Te r m i n a l
Wire
color Signal name Signal
input/
output Measuring condition
Reference value(Approx.)
Igni-
tion
switch Operation or condition
JPMIA0001GB
JPMIA0002GB
JPMIA0003GB
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SEC-102
< ECU DIAGNOSIS >[WITH INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM]
IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DI
STRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE ROOM)
24 L Cooling fan relay Output — Conditions correct for cooling
fan operation
Battery voltage
Conditions not correct for
cooling fan operation 0V
26 P/L Headlamp aiming mo-
tors Output —Lighting
switch 2nd
position or
AUTO, head-
lamp aiming
switch in po-
sition OFF
0V
ON Battery voltage
27 W/B Fuse 38 Output —Ignition switch ON or START
Battery voltage
Ignition switch OFF or ACC 0V
30 W Fuse 53 Output —Ignition switch ON or START
Battery voltage
Ignition switch OFF or ACC 0V
32 L Wiper low speed sig-
nal OutputON or
START Wiper switch OFF
Battery voltage
LO or INT 0V
35 L/B Wiper high speed sig-
nal OutputON or
START Wiper switch OFF, LO, INT Battery voltage
HI 0V
37 Y Power generation
command signal
Output —Ignition switch ON
6.3 V
40% is set on "Active test,"
"ALTERNATOR DUTY" of
"ENGINE" 3.8 V
40% is set on "Active test,"
"ALTERNATOR DUTY" of
"ENGINE" 1.4 V
38 B Ground Input ——0V
39 L CAN-H — ON— —
40 P CAN-L — ON— —
Te r m i n a l
Wire
color Signal name Signal
input/
output Measuring condition
Reference value(Approx.)
Igni-
tion
switch Operation or condition
JPMIA0001GB
JPMIA0002GB
JPMIA0003GB
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STR-6
< BASIC INSPECTION >
DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOW
NOTE:
To ensure a complete and thorough diagnosis, the battery, starter motor and alternator test segments must be
done as a set from start to finish.
1.DIAGNOSIS WITH STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEM TESTER
Perform the starting system test with Starting/Charging System Tester (J-44373). For details and operating
instructions, refer to Technical Service Bulletin.
Te s t r e s u l t
CRANKING VOLTAGE NORMAL>>GO TO 2
CRANKING VOLTAGE LOW>>GO TO 5
CHARGE BATTERY>>Perform the slow battery charging procedure. (Initial rate of charge is 10A for 12
hours.) Perform battery test again. Refer to Technical Service Bulletin.
REPLACE BATTERY>>Before replacing battery, clean t he battery cable clamps and battery posts. Perform
battery test again. Refer to Technical Service Bulletin. If second test result is “REPLACE BAT-
TERY”, then do so. Perform battery test again to confirm repair.
2.CRANKING CHECK
Check that the starter motor operates properly.
Does the engine crank normally?
YES >> GO TO 3
NO >> GO TO 4
3.ENGINE START CHECK
Check that the engine starts.
Does the engine start?
YES >> Starter motor is OK. Inspection end.
NO >> Perform further diagnosis of engine mechanical or engine control system. Refer to EM and EC sections. Once resolved, perform battery test again.
4.STARTER MOTOR ACTIVATION
Check that the starter motor operates.
Does the starter motor turn?
YES >> Check ring gear and starter motor drive pinion. Once resolved, perform battery test again.
NO >> GO TO 7
5.COMPARISON BETWEEN ENGINE COOLANT AND CRANKING VOLTAGE
Compare the engine coolant temperature and verify the cranking voltage is within specification.
Minimum Specification of Cranking Voltage Referencing Coolant Temperature
Is the voltage less than the specified value?
YES >> GO TO 7
NO >> GO TO 6
6.STARTER OPERATION
Check the starter operation.
Does the starter motor turn smoothly?
YES >> Starter motor is OK. Inspection end.
NO >> GO TO 7
7.“B” TERMINAL CIRCUIT INSPECTION
Check “B” terminal circuit. Refer to STR-10, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Is
“B” terminal circuit normal?
Engine coolant temperature [ °C ( °F)] Voltage [V]
− 30 to − 20 (−22 to − 4) 8.6
− 19 to −10 ( −2 to 14) 9.1
− 9 to 0 (16 to 32) 9.5
More than 1 (More than 34) 9.9
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IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE ROOM)
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24 L Cooling fan relay Output — Conditions correct for cooling
fan operation
Battery voltage
Conditions not correct for
cooling fan operation 0V
26 P/L Headlamp aiming mo-
tors Output —Lighting
switch 2nd
position or
AUTO, head-
lamp aiming
switch in po-
sition OFF
0V
ON Battery voltage
27 W/B Fuse 38 Output —Ignition switch ON or START
Battery voltage
Ignition switch OFF or ACC 0V
30 W Fuse 53 Output —Ignition switch ON or START
Battery voltage
Ignition switch OFF or ACC 0V
32 L Wiper low speed sig-
nal OutputON or
START Wiper switch OFF
Battery voltage
LO or INT 0V
35 L/B Wiper high speed sig-
nal OutputON or
START Wiper switch OFF, LO, INT Battery voltage
HI 0V
37 Y Power generation
command signal
Output —Ignition switch ON
6.3 V
40% is set on "Active test,"
"ALTERNATOR DUTY" of
"ENGINE" 3.8 V
40% is set on "Active test,"
"ALTERNATOR DUTY" of
"ENGINE" 1.4 V
38 B Ground Input ——0V
39 L CAN-H — ON— —
40 P CAN-L — ON— —
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color Signal name Signal
input/
output Measuring condition
Reference value(Approx.)
Igni-
tion
switch Operation or condition
JPMIA0001GB
JPMIA0002GB
JPMIA0003GB
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