2008 INFINITI QX56 service indicator

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QUICK REFERENCE INDEX
AGENERAL INFORMATIONGIGeneral Information
BENGINEEMEngine Mechanical
LUEngine Lubrication System
COEngine Cooling System
ECEngine Control System
FLFuel System
EXExhaust System
STRStarting System
ACCAccelerator Control System
CHYBRIDHBCHybrid Control System
HBBHybrid Battery System
HBRHybrid Brake System
DTRANSMISSION & DRIVE-
LINETMTransaxle & Transmission
DLNDriveline
FAXFront Axle
RAXRear Axle
ESUSPENSIONFSUFront Suspension
RSURear Suspension
SCSSuspension Control System
WTRoad Wheels & Tires
FBRAKESBRBrake System
PBParking Brake System
BRCBrake Control System
GSTEERINGSTSteering System
STCSteering Control System
HRESTRAINTSSBSeat Belt
SBCSeat Belt Control System
SRSRS Airbag
SRCSRS Airbag Control System
IVENTILATION, HEATER &
AIR CONDITIONERVTLVentilation System
HAHeater & Air Conditioning System
HACHeater & Air Conditioning Control System
JBODY INTERIORINTInterior
IPInstrument Panel
SESeat
ADPAutomatic Drive Postioner
APAdjustable Pedal
KBODY EXTERIOR,
DOORS, ROOF & VEHICLE
SECURITYDLKDoor & Lock
SECSecurity Control System
GWGlass & Window System
PWCPower Window Control System
RFRoof
EXTExterior
BRMBody Repair Manual
LDRIVER CONTROLSMIRMirrors
EXLExterior Lighting System
INLInterior Lighting System
WWWiper & Washer
DEFDefogger
HRNHorn
MELECTRICAL & POWER
CONTROLPWOPower Outlet
BCSBody Control System
LANLAN System
PCSPower Control System
CHGCharging System
PGPower Supply, Ground & Circuit Elements
NDRIVER INFORMATION &
MULTIMEDIAMWIMeter, Warning Lamp & Indicator
WCSWarning Chime System
SNSonar System
AVAudio, Visual & Navigation System
OCRUISE CONTROLCCSCruise Control System
PMAINTENANCEMAMaintenance
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Edition: May 2007
Revision: March 2010
Publication No. SM8E-1J60U2

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C1185 ICC UNIT .................................................78
Description .......................................................... ....78
DTC Logic ...............................................................78
Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................78
Special Repair Requirement ...................................79
U1000 CAN COMM CIRCUIT .............................80
Description .......................................................... ....80
DTC Logic ...............................................................80
Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................80
Special Repair Requirement ...................................80
VDC OFF SWITCH ......................................... ....81
Description .......................................................... ....81
Component Function Check ....................................81
Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................81
Component Inspection ............................................82
ABS WARNING LAMP ................................... ....83
Description .......................................................... ....83
Component Function Check ....................................83
Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................83
BRAKE WARNING LAMP ............................. ....84
Description .......................................................... ....84
Component Function Check ....................................84
Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................84
VDC OFF INDICATOR LAMP ............................85
Description .......................................................... ....85
Component Function Check ....................................85
Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................85
SLIP INDICATOR LAMP ....................................86
Description .......................................................... ....86
Component Function Check ....................................86
Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................86
ECU DIAGNOSIS .........................................87
ABS ACTUATOR AND ELECTRIC UNIT
(CONTROL UNIT) .......................................... ....
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Reference Value ................................................. ....87
Wiring Diagram .......................................................92
Fail-Safe ..................................................................99
DTC No. Index ......................................................100
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS ............................102
VDC/TCS/ABS ................................................ ..102
Symptom Table ................................................... ..102
EXCESSIVE ABS FUNCTION OPERATION
FREQUENCY ...................................................
103
Diagnosis Procedure ........................................... ..103
UNEXPECTED PEDAL REACTION ...............104
Diagnosis Procedure ........................................... ..104
THE BRAKING DISTANCE IS LONG .............105
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................105
ABS FUNCTION DOES NOT OPERATE .......106
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................106
PEDAL VIBRATION OR ABS OPERATION
SOUND OCCURS ...........................................
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Diagnosis Procedure ........................................... ..107
VEHICLE JERKS DURING VDC/TCS/ABS
CONTROL .......................................................
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Diagnosis Procedure .............................................108
NORMAL OPERATING CONDITION .............109
Description .............................................................109
PRECAUTION ............................................110
PRECAUTIONS ...............................................110
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ............................................................. ..
110
Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota-
tion After Battery Disconnect .................................
110
Precaution for Brake System .................................111
Precaution for Brake Control .................................111
Precaution for CAN System ...................................112
PREPARATION .........................................113
PREPARATION ...............................................113
Special Service Tool ............................................ ..113
Commercial Service Tool ......................................113
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .............114
WHEEL SENSORS .........................................114
Removal and Installation ..................................... ..114
SENSOR ROTOR ............................................115
Removal and Installation .......................................115
ACTUATOR AND ELECTRIC UNIT (ASSEM-
BLY) ................................................................
116
Removal and Installation .......................................116
STEERING ANGLE SENSOR .........................118
Removal and Installation .......................................118
G SENSOR ......................................................119
Removal and Installation .......................................119
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BRC-30
< COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS >[VDC/TCS/ABS]
C1101, C1102, C1103,
C1104 WHEEL SENSOR-1
3. Spin the wheel of the vehicle by hand and observe the red SENSOR indicator on the ABS active wheel
sensor tester. The red SENSOR indicator should flash on and off to indicate an output signal.
NOTE:
If the red SENSOR indicator illuminates but does not flash, reverse the polarity of the tester leads and
retest.
Does the ABS active wheel sensor tester detect a signal?
YES >> GO TO 3
NO >> Replace the wheel sensor. Refer to BRC-114, "
Removal and Installation".
3.CHECK TIRES
Check for inflation pressure, wear and size of each tire.
Are tire pressure and size correct and is tire wear within specifications?
YES >> GO TO 4
NO >> Adjust tire pressure or replace tire(s).
4.CHECK WHEEL BEARINGS
Check wheel bearing axial end play. Refer to FAX-6, "
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service" (front) or RAX-6,
"On-Vehicle Inspection and Service" (rear).
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 5
NO >> Repair or replace as necessary. Refer to FA X - 7 , "
Removal and Installation" (front) or RAX-8,
"Removal and Installation" (rear).
5.CHECK WIRING HARNESS FOR SHORT CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect ABS actuator and elec tric unit (control unit) connec-
tor and wheel sensor connector of malfunction code No.
2. Check continuity between wheel sensor harness connector ter-
minals and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 6
NO >> Repair the circuit.
6.CHECK WIRING HARNESS FOR OPEN CIRCUIT
1. Check continuity between ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) harness connector E125 and the malfunctioning wheel sensor harness c onnector E18, E117, C10, or C11.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit). Refer to BRC-116, "Removal and Instal-
lation".
NO >> Repair the circuit. Continuity should not exist.
WFIA0343E
Wheel sensor
ABS actuator and
electric unit (control unit) Wheel sensor
Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
Front LH
E12545
E18 1
Ye s
46
2
Front RH 34
E117 1
33 2
Rear LH 37
C11 2
36 1
Rear RH 42
C10 2
43 1
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C1105, C1106, C1107, C1108 WHEEL SENSOR-2
BRC-33
< COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS > [VDC/TCS/ABS]
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2.CHECK WHEEL SENSOR OUTPUT SIGNAL
1. Connect ABS active wheel sensor tester (J- 45741) to wheel sensor using appropriate adapter.
2. Turn on the ABS active wheel sensor tester power switch.
NOTE:
The green POWER indicator should illuminate. If the POWER indicator does not illuminate, replace the
battery in the ABS active wheel sensor tester before proceeding.
3. Spin the wheel of the vehicle by hand and observe the red SENSOR indicator on the ABS active wheel
sensor tester. The red SENSOR indicator should flash on and off to indicate an output signal.
NOTE:
If the red SENSOR indicator illuminates but does not flash, reverse the polarity of the tester leads and
retest.
Does the ABS active wheel s ensor tester detect a signal?
YES >> GO TO 3
NO >> Replace the wheel sensor. Refer to BRC-114, "
Removal and Installation".
3.CHECK TIRES
Check for inflation pressure, wear and size of each tire.
Are tire pressure and size correct and is tire wear within specifications?
YES >> GO TO 4
NO >> Adjust tire pressure or replace tire(s).
4.CHECK WHEEL BEARINGS
Check wheel bearing axial end play. Refer to FA X - 6 , "
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service" (front) or RAX-6,
"On-Vehicle Inspection and Service" (rear).
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 5
NO >> Repair or replace as necessary. Refer to FAX-7, "
Removal and Installation" (front) or RAX-8,
"Removal and Installation" (rear).
5.CHECK WIRING HARNESS FOR SHORT CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connec- tor and wheel sensor connector of malfunction code No.
2. Check continuity between wheel sensor harness connector ter-
minals and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 6
NO >> Repair the circuit.
6.CHECK WIRING HARNESS FOR OPEN CIRCUIT
1. Check continuity between ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) harness connector E125 and the malfunctioning wheel sensor harness connector E18, E117, C10, or C11.Continuity should not exist.
WFIA0343E
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INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENTEC-13
< BASIC INSPECTION > [VK56DE]
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INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
Basic InspectionINFOID:0000000001351329
1.INSPECTION START
1. Check service records for any recent repairs that may indicate a related malfunction, or a current need for scheduled maintenance.
2. Open engine hood and check the following:
- Harness connectors for improper connections
- Wiring harness for improper connections, pinches and cut
- Vacuum hoses for splits, kinks and improper connections
- Hoses and ducts for leaks
- Air cleaner clogging
- Gasket
3. Confirm that electrical or mechanical loads are not applied.
- Headlamp switch is OFF.
- Air conditioner switch is OFF.
- Rear window defogger switch is OFF.
- Steering wheel is in the straight-ahead position, etc.
4. Start engine and warm it up until engine coolant temperature indicator points the middle of gauge.
Ensure engine stays below 1,000 rpm.
5. Run engine at about 2,000 rpm for about 2 minutes under no load.
6. Make sure that no DTC is displayed with CONSULT-III or GST.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> GO TO 2.
2.REPAIR OR REPLACE
Repair or replace components as necessary according to corresponding Diagnostic Procedure.
>> GO TO 3.
3.CHECK TARGET IDLE SPEED
With CONSULT-III
1. Run engine at about 2,000 rpm for about 2 minutes under no load.
SEF983U
SEF976U
SEF977U
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ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEMEC-41
< FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS > [VK56DE]
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ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM
IntroductionINFOID:0000000001351323
The ECM has an on board diagnostic system, which detects malfunctions related to engine sensors or actua-
tors. The ECM also records various emission-related diagnostic information including:
The above information can be checked using procedures listed in the table below.
×
: Applicable —: Not applicable
*: When DTC and 1st trip DTC simultaneously appear on the display, they cannot be clearly distinguished from each other.
The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on the instrument panel lights up when the same malfunction is detected
in two consecutive trips (Two trip detection logic) , or when the ECM enters fail-safe mode. (Refer to EC-459,
"Fail-Safe Chart".)
Two Trip Detection LogicINFOID:0000000001351324
When a malfunction is detected for the first time, 1st tr ip DTC and 1st trip Freeze Frame data are stored in the
ECM memory. The MIL will not light up at this stage. <1st trip>
If the same malfunction is detected again during the next drive, the DTC and Freeze Frame data are stored in
the ECM memory, and the MIL lights up. The MIL lights up at the same time when the DTC is stored. <2nd
trip> The “trip” in the “Two Trip Detection Logic” m eans a driving mode in which self-diagnosis is performed
during vehicle operation. Specific on board diagnostic item s will cause the ECM to light up or blink the MIL,
and store DTC and Freeze Frame data, even in the 1st trip, as shown below.
× : Applicable —: Not applicable
When there is an open circuit on MIL circuit, the ECM c annot warn the driver by lighting up MIL when there is
malfunction on engine control system.
Emission-related diagnostic information Diagnostic service
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Service $03 of SAE J1979
Freeze Frame data Service $02 of SAE J1979
System Readiness Test (SRT) code Service $01 of SAE J1979
1st Trip Diagnostic Trou ble Code (1st Trip DTC) Service $07 of SAE J1979
1st Trip Freeze Frame data
Test values and Test limits Service $06 of SAE J1979
Calibration ID Service $09 of SAE J1979
DTC 1st trip DTC Freeze
Frame data 1st trip Freeze
Frame data SRT code SRT status Test value
CONSULT-III ×× × × × × —
GST ×× × —×××
ECM ××*— — — ×—
Items MIL
DTC1st trip DTC
1st trip 2nd trip
1st trip
displaying 2nd trip
displaying 1st trip
displaying 2nd trip
display- ing
Blinking Lighting
up Blinking Lighting
up
Misfire (Possible three way catalyst
damage) — DTC: P0300 - P0308 is
being detected ×
———— — ×—
Misfire (Possible three way catalyst
damage) — DTC: P0300 - P0308 is
being detected ——
×—— ×——
One trip detection diagnoses (Re-
fer to EC-462, "
DTC Index".) —
×—— ×———
Except above — — —×— ×× —
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EC-226
< COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS >[VK56DE]
P0442 EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM
3.CHECK FUEL FILLER CAP FUNCTION
Check for air releasing sound while opening the fuel filler cap.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> GO TO 4.
4.CHECK FUEL TANK VACUUM RELIEF VALVE
Refer to EC-272, "
Component Inspection" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Replace fuel filler cap with a genuine one.
5.INSTALL THE PRESSURE PUMP
To locate the EVAP leak, install EVAP service port adapter and pres-
sure pump to EVAP service port securely.
NOTE:
Improper installation of the EV AP service port adapter to the
EVAP service port may cause leaking.
With CONSULT-III>>GO TO 6.
Without CONSULT-III>>GO TO 7.
6.CHECK FOR EVAP LEAK
With CONSULT-III
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Select “EVAP SYSTEM CLOSE” of “WORK SUPPORT” mode with CONSULT-III.
3. Touch “START” and apply pressure into the EVAP line until the pressure indicator reaches the middle of
the bar graph.
CAUTION:
• Never use compressed air or a high pressure pump.
• Do not exceed 4.12 kPa (0.042 kg/cm
2 , 0.6 psi) of pressure in the system.
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SEF916U
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EC-262
< COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS >[VK56DE]
P0455 EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM
With CONSULT-III>>GO TO 9.
Without CONSULT-III>>GO TO 10.
9.CHECK FOR EVAP LEAK
With CONSULT-II I
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Select “EVAP SYSTEM CLOSE” of “WORK SUPPORT” mode with CONSULT-III.
3. Touch “START” and apply pressure into the EVAP line until the pressure indicator reaches the middle of
the bar graph.
CAUTION:
• Do not use compressed air or a high pressure pump.
• Do not exceed 4.12 kPa (0.042 kg/cm
2, 0.6 psi) of pressure in the system.
4. Using EVAP leak detector, locate the EVAP leak. For the leak detector, refer to the instruction manual for more details.
Refer to EC-37, "
Description".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 11.
NG >> Repair or replace.
10.CHECK FOR EVAP LEAK
Without CONSULT-II I
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Apply 12 volts DC to EVAP canister vent control valve. The valve will close. (Continue to apply 12 volts until the end of test.)
3. Pressurize the EVAP line using pressure pump with 1.3 to 2.7 kPa (10 to 20 mmHg, 0.39 to 0.79 inHg),
then remove pump and EVAP service port adapter.
CAUTION:
• Do not use compressed air or a high pressure pump.
• Do not exceed 4.12 kPa (0.042 kg/cm
2, 0.6 psi) of pressure in the system.
SEF916U
SEF200U
BBIA0443E
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