2009 INFINITI QX56 engine

SYSTEM SYMPTOMTM-119
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SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
SYSTEM SYMPTOM
A/T Check Indicator Lamp Does Not Come OnINFOID:0000000003771991
SYMPTOM:
AT CHECK indicator lamp does not come on for about 2 seconds when turning ignition switch to
“ON”.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
1.CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION LINE
Perform the self-diagnosis. Refer to TM-32, "CONSULT-III Function (TRANSMISSION)"
.
Is a malfunction in the CAN communication indicated in the results?
YES >> Check CAN communication line. Refer to TM-21, "CAN Communication".
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK A/T CHECK INDICATOR LAMP CIRCUIT
Check the combination meter. Refer to MWI-19, "WARNING LAMPS/INDICATOR LAMPS : System Descrip-
tion".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
3.CHECK TCM POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT
Check TCM power supply and ground circuit. Refer to TM-92, "Diagnosis Procedure"
.
OK or NG
OK >> INSPECTION END
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
Engine Cannot Be Started in "P" or "N" PositionINFOID:0000000003771992
SYMPTOM:
Engine cannot be started with select or lever in “P” or “N” position.
 Engine can be started with select or lever in “D”or “R” position.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
1.CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSIS RESULTS
Perform self-diagnosis. Refer to TM-32, "CONSULT-III Function (TRANSMISSION)"
.
Do the self-diagnosis results i ndicate transmission range switch?
YES >> Check the malfunctioning system. Refer to TM-44, "Diagnosis Procedure".
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK CONTROL CABLE
Check the control cable.
 Refer to TM-195, "Checking of A/T Position"
.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Adjust control cable. Refer to TM-195, "Adjustment of A/
T Position".
3.CHECK STARTING SYSTEM
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TM-122
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SYSTEM SYMPTOM
OK >>INSPECTION END
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
Large Shock("N" to "D" Position)INFOID:0000000003771995
SYMPTOM:
A noticeable shock occurs when the selector lever is shifted from the “N” to “D” position.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
1.CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
Perform self-diagnosis. Refer to TM-32, "CONSULT-III Function (TRANSMISSION)"
.
Do the self-diagnostic results indicate A/T fluid temperature sensor, engine speed signal, accelerator pedal
position sensor, front brake solenoid valve, CAN communication line?
YES >> Check the malfunctioning system. Refer to TM-72, "Diagnosis Procedure", TM-52, "Diagnosis
Procedure", TM-70, "Diagnosis Procedure", TM-82, "Diagnosis Procedure", TM-39, "Diagnosis
Procedure".
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.ENGINE IDLE SPEED
Check the engine idle speed. Refer to EC-17, "Idle Speed and Ignition Timing Check"
.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Repair.
3.CHECK CONTROL CABLE
Check the control cable.
 Refer to TM-195, "Checking of A/T Position"
.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Adjust control cable. Refer to TM-195, "Adjustment of A/
T Position".
4.CHECK A/T FLUID LEVEL
Check the A/T fluid level. Refer to TM-179, "Checking the A/T Fluid
(ATF)".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Refill ATF.
5.CHECK LINE PRESSURE
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SYSTEM SYMPTOMTM-125
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Refer to TM-186, "Inspection and Judgment".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 6.
OK in “1” position, NG in “R” position>>GO TO 5.
NG in both “1” and “R” positions>>GO TO 8.
5.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
1. Disassemble A/T. Refer to TM-232, "Disassembly"
.
2. Check the following items:
- Reverse brake. Refer to TM-232, "Disassembly"
.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 9.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
6.CHECK LINE PRESSURE
Check the line pressure with the engine idling. Refer to TM-188,
"Inspection and Judgment".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 9.
NG - 1 >> Line pressure high. GO TO 7.
NG - 2 >> Line pressure low. GO TO 8.
7.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
1. Check control valve with TCM. Refer to TM-203, "Control Valve with TCM and A/T Fluid Temperature Sen-
sor 2".
2. Disassemble A/T. Refer to TM-232, "Disassembly"
.
3. Check the following items:
- Oil pump assembly. Refer to TM-249, "Oil Pump"
.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 9.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
8.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
1. Check control valve with TCM. Refer to TM-203, "Control Valve with TCM and A/T Fluid Temperature Sen-
sor 2".
2. Disassemble A/T. Refer to TM-232, "Disassembly"
.
3. Check the following items:
- Oil pump assembly. Refer to TM-249, "Oil Pump"
.
- Power train system. Refer to TM-232, "Disassembly"
.
- Transmission case. Refer to TM-232, "Disassembly"
.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 9.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
9.CHECK A/T FLUID CONDITION
1. Remove oil pan. Refer to TM-201, "Oil Pan"
.
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SYSTEM SYMPTOMTM-129
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Vehicle Cannot Be Started from D1INFOID:0000000003771998
SYMPTOM:
Vehicle cannot be started from D1 on cruise test - Part 1.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
1.CONFIRM THE SYMPTOM
Check if vehicle creeps in “R” position.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Refer to TM-124, "Vehicle Does Not Creep Backward in "R" Position"
.
2.CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
Perform self-diagnosis. Refer to TM-32, "CONSULT-III Function (TRANSMISSION)"
.
Is any malfunction detected by self-diagnostic results?
YES >> Check the malfunctioning system.
NO >> GO TO 3.
3.CHECK ACCELERATOR PEDA L POSITION(APP) SENSOR
Check accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor. Refer to TM-70, "Diagnosis Procedure"
.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Repair or replace accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor.
4.CHECK A/T FLUID LEVEL
Check A/T fluid level. Refer to TM-179, "Checking the A/T Fluid
(ATF)".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Refill ATF.
5.CHECK LINE PRESSURE
Check line pressure at the engine stall point. Refer to TM-188,
"Inspection and Judgment".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 8.
NG - 1 >> Line pressure high. GO TO 6.
NG - 2 >> Line pressure low. GO TO 7.
6.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
1. Check control valve with TCM. Refer to TM-203, "Control Valve with TCM and A/T Fluid Temperature Sen-
sor 2".
2. Disassemble A/T. Refer to TM-232, "Disassembly"
.
3. Check the following items:
- Oil pump assembly. Refer to TM-249, "Oil Pump"
.
OK or NG
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SYSTEM SYMPTOMTM-131
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A/T Does Not Shift: D1 →D2INFOID:0000000003771999
SYMPTOM:
The vehicle does not shift-up from the D1 to D2 gear at the specified speed.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
1.CONFIRM THE SYMPTOM
Check if vehicle creeps forward in “D” position and vehicle can be started from D
1.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Refer to TM-126, "Vehicle Does Not Creep Forward in "D" Position"
, TM-129, "Vehicle Cannot Be
Started from D1".
2.CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
Perform self-diagnosis. Refer to TM-32, "CONSULT-III Function (TRANSMISSION)"
.
Do the self-diagnostic results indicate, direct clutch solenoid valve, accelerator pedal position sensor, output
speed sensor and vehicle speed signal?
YES >> Check the malfunctioning system. Refer to TM-84, "Diagnosis Procedure", EC-374, "Diagnosis
Procedure", TM-50, "Diagnosis Procedure", TM-74, "Diagnosis Procedure".
NO >> GO TO 3.
3.CHECK A/T FLUID LEVEL
Check A/T fluid level. Refer to TM-179, "Checking the A/T Fluid
(ATF)".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Refill ATF.
4.CHECK LINE PRESSURE
Check line pressure at the engine stall point. Refer to TM-188,
"Inspection and Judgment".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 7.
NG - 1 >> Line pressure high. GO TO 5.
NG - 2 >> Line pressure low. GO TO 6.
5.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
1. Check control valve with TCM. Refer to TM-203, "Control Valve with TCM and A/T Fluid Temperature Sen-
sor 2".
2. Disassemble A/T. Refer to TM-232, "Disassembly"
.
3. Check the following items:
- Oil pump assembly. Refer to TM-249, "Oil Pump"
.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 7.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
6.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
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SYSTEM SYMPTOMTM-133
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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
1.CONFIRM THE SYMPTOM
Check if vehicle creeps forward in “D” position and vehicle can be started from D
1.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Refer to TM-126, "Vehicle Does Not Creep Forward in "D" Position"
, TM-129, "Vehicle Cannot Be
Started from D1".
2.CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
Perform self-diagnosis. Refer to TM-32, "CONSULT-III Function (TRANSMISSION)"
.
Do the self-diagnostic results indicate high and low reverse clutch solenoid valve, accelerator pedal position
sensor, output speed sensor and vehicle speed signal?
YES >> Check the malfuncti oning system. Refer to TM-86, "Diagnosis Procedure", EC-374, "Diagnosis
Procedure", TM-50, "Diagnosis Procedure", TM-74, "Diagnosis Procedure".
NO >> GO TO 3.
3.CHECK A/T FLUID LEVEL
Check A/T fluid level. Refer to TM-179, "Checking the A/T Fluid
(ATF)".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Refill ATF.
4.CHECK LINE PRESSURE
Check line pressure at the engine stall point. Refer to TM-188,
"Inspection and Judgment".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 7.
NG - 1 >> Line pressure high. GO TO 5.
NG - 2 >> Line pressure low. GO TO 6.
5.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
1. Check control valve with TCM. Refer to TM-203, "Control Valve with TCM and A/T Fluid Temperature Sen-
sor 2".
2. Disassemble A/T. Refer to TM-232, "Disassembly"
.
3. Check the following items:
- Oil pump assembly. Refer to TM-249, "Oil Pump"
.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 7.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
6.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
1. Check control valve with TCM. Refer to TM-203, "Control Valve with TCM and A/T Fluid Temperature Sen-
sor 2".
2. Disassemble A/T. Refer to TM-232, "Disassembly"
.
3. Check the following items:
- Oil pump assembly. Refer to TM-249, "Oil Pump"
.
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SAT494G
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SYSTEM SYMPTOMTM-135
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Check if vehicle creeps forward in “D” position and vehicle can be started from D1.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Refer to TM-126, "Vehicle Does Not Creep Forward in "D" Position"
, TM-129, "Vehicle Cannot Be
Started from D1".
2.CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
Perform self-diagnosis. Refer to TM-32, "CONSULT-III Function (TRANSMISSION)"
.
Do the self-diagnostic results indicate front brake solenoid valve, input clutch solenoid valve, accelerator pedal
position sensor, output speed sensor and vehicle speed signal?
YES >> Check the malfunctioning system. Refer to TM-82, "Diagnosis Procedure", TM-80, "Diagnosis
Procedure", EC-374, "Diagnosis Procedure", TM-50, "Diagnosis Procedure", TM-74, "Diagnosis
Procedure".
NO >> GO TO 3.
3.CHECK A/T FLUID LEVEL
Check A/T fluid level. Refer to TM-179, "Checking the A/T Fluid
(ATF)".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Refill ATF.
4.CHECK LINE PRESSURE
Check line pressure at the engine stall point. Refer to TM-188,
"Inspection and Judgment".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 7.
NG - 1 >> Line pressure high. GO TO 5.
NG - 2 >> Line pressure low. GO TO 6.
5.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
1. Check control valve with TCM. Refer to TM-203, "Control Valve with TCM and A/T Fluid Temperature Sen-
sor 2".
2. Disassemble A/T. Refer to TM-232, "Disassembly"
.
3. Check the following items:
- Oil pump assembly. Refer to TM-249, "Oil Pump"
.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 7.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
6.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
1. Check control valve with TCM. Refer to TM-203, "Control Valve with TCM and A/T Fluid Temperature Sen-
sor 2".
2. Disassemble A/T. Refer to TM-232, "Disassembly"
.
3. Check the following items:
- Oil pump assembly. Refer to TM-249, "Oil Pump"
.
- Power train system. Refer to TM-232, "Disassembly"
.
- Transmission case. Refer to TM-232, "Disassembly"
.
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SAT494G
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SYSTEM SYMPTOMTM-137
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OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Refer to TM-126, "Vehicle Does Not Creep Forward in "D" Position"
, TM-129, "Vehicle Cannot Be
Started from D1".
2.CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
Perform self-diagnosis. Refer to TM-32, "CONSULT-III Function (TRANSMISSION)"
.
Do the self-diagnostic results indicate front brake sol enoid valve, direct clutch solenoid valve, accelerator
pedal position sensor, input speed sensor, output speed sensor and vehicle speed signal?
YES >> Check the malfunctioning system. Refer to TM-82, "Diagnosis Procedure"TM-84, "Diagnosis Pro-
cedure", EC-374, "Diagnosis Procedure", TM-47, "Diagnosis Procedure", TM-50, "Diagnosis Pro-
cedure", TM-74, "Diagnosis Procedure".
NO >> GO TO 3.
3.CHECK A/T FLUID LEVEL
Check A/T fluid level. Refer to TM-179, "Checking the A/T Fluid
(ATF)".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Refill ATF.
4.CHECK LINE PRESSURE
Check line pressure at the engine stall point. Refer to TM-188,
"Inspection and Judgment".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 7.
NG - 1 >> Line pressure high. GO TO 5.
NG - 2 >> Line pressure low. GO TO 6.
5.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
1. Check control valve with TCM. Refer to TM-203, "Control Valve with TCM and A/T Fluid Temperature Sen-
sor 2".
2. Disassemble A/T. Refer to TM-232, "Disassembly"
.
3. Check the following items:
- Oil pump assembly. Refer to TM-249, "Oil Pump"
.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 7.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
6.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING ITEM
1. Check control valve with TCM. Refer to TM-203, "Control Valve with TCM and A/T Fluid Temperature Sen-
sor 2".
2. Disassemble A/T. Refer to TM-232, "Disassembly"
.
3. Check the following items:
- Oil pump assembly. Refer to TM-249, "Oil Pump"
.
- Power train system. Refer to TM-232, "Disassembly"
.
- Transmission case. Refer to TM-232, "Disassembly"
.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 7.
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