2009 INFINITI QX56 clutch

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P1820 ENGINE SPEED SIGNAL ......................52
Description ........................................................... ...52
DTC Logic ...............................................................52
Diagnosis Procedure ..............................................52
P1822 CLUTCH PRESSURE SOLENOID .........53
Description ........................................................... ...53
DTC Logic ...............................................................53
Diagnosis Procedure ..............................................53
Component Inspection ............................................55
P1823 2-4 SOLENOID .......................................57
Description ........................................................... ...57
DTC Logic ...............................................................57
Diagnosis Procedure ..............................................57
Component Inspection ............................................60
P1824 TRANSFER MOTOR ..............................61
Description ........................................................... ...61
DTC Logic ...............................................................61
Diagnosis Procedure ..............................................61
Component Inspection ............................................65
P1826 TRANSFER FLUID TEMPERATURE ....67
Description ........................................................... ...67
DTC Logic ...............................................................67
Diagnosis Procedure ..............................................67
Component Inspection ............................................68
P1827 CLUTCH PRESSURE SWITCH .............70
Description ........................................................... ...70
DTC Logic ...............................................................70
Diagnosis Procedure ..............................................70
Component Inspection ............................................71
P1828 LINE PRESSURE SWITCH ....................73
Description ........................................................... ...73
DTC Logic ...............................................................73
Diagnosis Procedure ..............................................73
Component Inspection ............................................75
P1829 THROTTLE POSITION SIGNAL (ECM)
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Description ........................................................... ...76
DTC Logic ...............................................................76
Diagnosis Procedure ..............................................76
P1830 ABS OPERATION SIGNAL (ABS) ........77
Description ........................................................... ...77
DTC Logic ...............................................................77
Diagnosis Procedure ..............................................77
P1831 VDC OPERATION SIGNAL (ABS) ........78
Description ........................................................... ...78
DTC Logic ...............................................................78
Diagnosis Procedure ..............................................78
P1832 TCS OPERATION SIGNAL (ABS) .........79
Description ........................................................... ...79
DTC Logic ...............................................................79
Diagnosis Procedure ..............................................79
U1010 CONTROL UNIT (CAN) .........................80
Description ........................................................... ...80
DTC Logic ...............................................................80
Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................80
ECU DIAGNOSIS .......................................81
TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT ........................ ...81
Reference Value .................................................. ...81
Wiring Diagram .......................................................89
DTC Index ...............................................................97
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS ...........................102
4WD SYSTEM SYMPTOMS ........................... ..102
Symptom Table .................................................... .102
4WD SHIFT INDICATOR LAMP AND 4LO IN-
DICATOR LAMP DO NOT TURN ON ..............
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Description ........................................................... .103
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................103
4WD WARNING LAMP DOES NOT TURN ON ..105
Description ........................................................... .105
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................105
4WD SHIFT INDICATOR LAMP OR 4LO INDI-
CATOR LAMP DO NOT CHANGE ...................
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Description ........................................................... .107
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................107
ATP WARNING LAMP DOES NOT TURN ON ..109
Description ........................................................... .109
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................109
4WD SHIFT INDICATOR LAMP KEEPS
FLASHING ........................................................
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Description ........................................................... .111
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................111
4WD WARNING LAMP FLASHES RAPIDLY ..112
Description ............................................................112
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................112
4WD WARNING LAMP FLASHES SLOWLY ..113
Description ............................................................113
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................113
HEAVY TIGHT-CORNER BRAKING SYMP-
TOM OCCURS ................................................ ..
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Description ........................................................... .114
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................114
ATP SWITCH ....................................................116
Description ........................................................... .116
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................116
4WD SYSTEM DOES NOT OPERATE ............118
Description ........................................................... .118
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................118
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4WD SYSTEM
FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS
4WD SYSTEM
System DiagramINFOID:0000000003772075
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
WDIA0164E
Components Function
Transfer control unit Controls transfer control device, control valves and shifts between 2WD/4WD and 4H/4LO.
Transfer control device Integrates actuator motor and actuator position switch.
2-4WD shift solenoid valve Controls oil pressure and allows shifting between 2WD and 4WD.
Clutch pressure solenoid valve Controls oil pressure and distributes torque between front and rear tires.
Line pressure switch Detects line pressure.
Clutch pressure switch Detects clutch pressure.
Transfer fluid temperature sensor Detects transfer fluid temperature.
Actuator motor Moves shift rods when signaled by transfer control unit.
Actuator position switch Detects actuator motor position.
Wait detection switch Detects whether or not 4WD lock gear is locked.
4LO switch Detects if transfer case is in 4LO.
ATP switch Detects if transfer case is in neutral.
4WD shift switch Allows driver to select from 2WD/4WD, 4H/4LO and AUTO.
4WD warning lamp • Illuminates if malfunction is detected in 4WD system.
 Flashes (1 flash / 2 seconds) if large difference in diameter of front and rear tires.
 Flashes (2 flashes / 1 second) if high transfer fluid temperature is detected.
AT P w a r n i n g l a m p Indicates that A/T parking mechanism does not operate when A/T selector lever is in P position
because transfer case is in neutral.
4WD shift indicator lamp Displays driving range selected by 4WD shift switch.
4LO indicator lamp Displays 4LO range.
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4WD SYSTEM
 Displays 4LO condition while engine is running. 4LO indi
cator lamp flashes if transfer gear does not shift
completely under 2WD, AUTO, 4H ⇔4LO. (When 4WD warning lamp is turned on, 4LO indicator lamp is
turned off.)
 Turns ON for approximately 1 second when ignition switch is turned ON, for purpose of lamp check.
4WD WARNING LAMP
Turns on or flashes when there is a malfunction in 4WD system.
Also turns on when ignition switch is turned ON, for purpose of lamp che\
ck. Turns OFF approximately 1 sec-
ond after the engine starts if system is normal.
4WD Warning Lamp Indication
ATP WARNING LAMP
When the A/T selector lever is in P position, the vehicle may move if the transfer case is in neutral. ATP warn-
ing lamp is turned on to indicate this condition to the driver.
LINE PRESSURE SWITCH
 With the transfer system design, cont rol of the oil pressure provides the transmission of drive torque to the
front wheels. The main pressure to control the oil pressure is referred to as the line pressure.
 The line pressure switch determines whether or not adequate line pressure has built up under different oper-
ating conditions.
 The line pressure switch closes when line pressure is produced.
 The line pressure switch senses line pressure abnormalities and turns the 4WD warning lamp ON.
CLUTCH PRESSURE SWITCH
 The clutch pressure switch determines whether or not adequate clutch pressure has built up under different
operating conditions.
 The clutch pressure switch closes when clutch pressure is produced.
 The clutch pressure switch senses clutch pressu re abnormalities and turns the 4WD warning lamp ON.
WAIT DETECTION SWITCH
 The wait detection switch operates when there is circulating torque produced in the propeller shaft (L→H) or
when there is a phase difference between 2-4 sleeve and clutch drum (H →L). After the release of the circu-
lating torque, the wait detection switch helps provi de the 4WD lock gear (clutch drum) shifts. A difference
may occur between the operation of the 4WD shift swit ch and actual drive mode. At this point, the wait
detection switch senses an actual drive mode.
 The wait detection switch operates as follows.
- 4WD lock gear (clutch drum) locked: ON
- 4WD lock gear (clutch drum) released: OFF
 The wait detection switch senses an actual drive mode and the 4WD shift indicator lamp indicates the vehi-
cle drive mode.
ATP SWITCH
ATP switch detects if transfer case is in neutral by the position of the L-H shift fork.
NOTE:
Transfer case may be in neutral when shifting between 4H-4LO.
NEUTRAL-4LO SWITCH
The neutral-4LO switch detects that tr ansfer gear is in neutral or 4LO (or shifting from neutral to 4LO) condi-
tion by L-H shift fork position.
Condition 4WD warning lamp
System normal OFF
Lamp check Turns ON when ignition switch is turned ON.
Turns OFF after engine start.
4WD system malfunction ON
During self-diagnosis Flashes malfunction mode.
Large difference in diameter of front/
rear tires Flashes slow (1 flash / 2 seconds)
(Continues to flash until the ignition switch is turned OFF)
High fluid temperature in transfer case Flashes rapidly (2 flashes / 1 second)
(Continues to flash until fluid temperature returns to normal)
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TRANSFER FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR
The transfer fluid temperature sensor detects the trans fer fluid temperature and sends a signal to the transfer
control unit.
TRANSFER MOTOR
 The transfer motor drives the sub-oil pump to provi de proper lubrication and oil pressure control when the
vehicle is at standstill, during low-speed operations or is being driven in reverse.
 The main oil pump is operated by the driving force of t he mainshaft. In other words, sufficient oil pressure
buildup does not occur when the vehicle is at standsti ll or during low-speed operations. While the vehicle is
being driven in reverse, the main oil pump rotates in the reverse direction. Therefore the main oil pump does
not discharge oil pressure. During any of the above vehi cle operations, the transfer motor drives the sub-oil
pump to compensate for insufficient oil pressure.
 The transfer motor operates as follows:
- The motor relay turns OFF in the 2WD mode.
- The motor relay operates as described in the table below in modes other than the 2WD mode.
 4WD shift switch, transmission range switch, Neutral-4LO switch, vehicle speed sensor and throttle position
sensor are used in conjunction with the transfer motor.
Transfer Motor Relay Operation
*: After 2.5 seconds have elapsed.
CLUTCH PRESSURE SOLENOID VALVE
The clutch pressure solenoid valve distributes front and rear torque in AUTO mode.
2-4WD SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE
The 2-4WD shift solenoid valve operates to apply oil pressure to the wet-multiplate clutch, depending on the
drive mode. The driving force is trans mitted to the front wheels through the clutch so the vehicle is set in the
4WD mode. Setting the vehicle in the 2WD mode requires no pressure buildup. In other words, pressure force
applied to the wet-multiplate clutch becomes zero.
TRANSFER CONTROL DEVICE
Integrates actuator motor and actuator position switch.
4WD shift switch A/T selector lever position Vehicle speed
(VSS) Accelerator pedal position Motor relay drive
command
2WD — — — OFF
4H (LOCK) and 4LO N position 0 — ON
P position 0
0 - 0.07/8 OFF*
0.07/8 - 1/8 HOLD 1/8 - MAX ON
Other than R position 0 < VSS
≤ 50 km/h (31 MPH)
— ON
50 km/h (31 MPH) < VSS < 55 km/h (34 MPH) HOLD
55 km/h (34 MPH) ≤ VSS OFF
R position — — ON
R position — — ON
AUTO P or N position 0
0 - 0.07/8 OFF*
0.07/8 - 1/8 HOLD 1/8 - MAX ON
0 < VSS ≤ 50 km/h (31 MPH)
— ON
50 km/h (31 MPH) < VSS < 55 km/h (34 MPH) HOLD
55 km/h (34 MPH) ≤ VSS OFF
Other than R, P and N posi-
tion 0 < VSS
≤ 50 km/h (31 MPH)
— ON
50 km/h (31 MPH) < VSS < 55 km/h (34 MPH) HOLD
55 km/h (34 MPH) ≤ VSS OFF
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CAN CommunicationINFOID:0000000003772078
Refer to LAN-51, "DTC Index".
1. A: Transfer shut off relay E69
B: Transfer shift low relay E47
C: Transfer shift high relay E46 2. A: Actuator
B: Transfer control device F58
C: Actuator lever
D: Transfer case 3. Wait detection switch F59
(View with transfer case removed)
4. A: Clutch pressure switch B: Line pressure switch
C: Transfer fluid temperature sensor
D: 2-4WD shift solenoid valve
E: Clutch pressure solenoid valve
(View with contro l valve removed
from transfer case) 5. A: Neutral 4LO switch F60
B: ATP switch F55
C: Transfer motor F57
D: Transfer terminal cord assembly F56
E: Oil filter 6. Combination meter M23, M24
A: 4WD warning lamp
B: ATP warning lamp
C: 4LO indicator lamp (located in in-
formation display)
D: 4WD shift indicator lamp
7. 4WD shift switch M141 8. Transfer control unit E142, E143 9. A: Transfer dropping resistor E135 B: Transfer motor relay E153, E154
(View with battery removed)
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (T
RANSFER CONTROL UNIT)
4L SW [ON/OFF] ×–×4WD shift switch status is displayed.
(4L means 4LO of 4WD shift switch.)
N POSI SW TF [ON/OFF] ×–×Neutral-4LO switch signal status is displayed.
ATP SWITCH [ON/OFF] ×–×ATP switch signal status is displayed.
WAIT DETCT SW [ON/OFF] ×–×Wait detection switch status is displayed.
LINE PRES SW [ON/OFF] ×–×Line pressure switch status is displayed.
CL PRES SW [ON / OFF] ×–×Clutch pressure switch status is displayed.
N POSI SW AT [ON/OFF] ×–×N position signal of transmission range switch
status is displayed.
Signal input with CAN communication line.
R POSI SW AT [ON/OFF] ×–×R position signal of transmission range switch
status is displayed.
Signal input with CAN communication line.
P POSI SW AT [ON/OFF] ×–×P position signal of transmission range switch
status is displayed.
Signal input with CAN communication line.
ABS OPER SW [ON/OFF] ×–×ABS operation signal status is displayed.
Signal input with CAN communication line.
VDC OPER SW [ON/OFF] ×–×VDC operation signal status is displayed.
Signal input with CAN communication line.
TCS OPER SW [ON/OFF] ×–×TCS operation signal status is displayed.
Signal input with CAN communication line.
THROTTLE POSI [0.0/8] – ××Thottle position status is displayed.
Signal input with CAN communication line.
4WD MODE [AUTO/LOCK/2WD/4L] – ××Control status of 4WD recognized by transfer
control unit. (AUTO, 4H, 2WD or 4LO)
VHCL/S COMP [km/h] or [mph] – ××Vehicle speed recognized by transfer control
unit.
COMP CL TORQ [kgm] – ××Calculated torque recognized by transfer con-
trol unit.
DUTY SOLENOID [%] – ××Control value of clutch pressure solenoid.
2-4WD SOL [ON/OFF] – ××Output condition to 2-4WD solenoid.
2-4WD SOL MON [ON/OFF] – – ×Check signal for transfer control unit signal
output.
MOTOR RELAY [ON/OFF] – ××Transfer motor relay signal status is dis-
played.
MOTOR RELAY MON [ON/OFF] – – ×
Check signal for transfer control unit signal
output.
4WD FAIL LAMP [ON/OFF] – ××Control status of 4WD warning lamp is dis-
played.
2WD IND [ON/OFF] – – ×Control status of 4WD shift indicator lamp
(2WD indicator lamp) is displayed.
AUTO IND [ON/OFF] – – ×Control status of 4WD shift indicator lamp
(2WD and AUTO indicator lamp) is displayed.
LOCK IND [ON/OFF] – – ×Control status of 4WD shift indicator lamp
(2WD, AUTO and Lock indicator) is displayed.
4L IND [ON/OFF] – – ×Control status of 4LO indicator lamp is dis-
played.
Monitored item (Unit)
Monitor item selection
Remarks
ECU INPUT
SIGNALS MAIN
SIGNALS SELEC-
TION FROM
MENU
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT)
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WORK SUPPORT
When there is no malfunction with transfer and 4WD sys tem, the following symptoms in AUTO mode may be
claimed by a customer: vibration when accelerating on a low µ road (snow-covered or icy road) or a slight
shock is felt at a few hertz as if it were being pushed lightly from behind.
It is possible to deal with these symptoms by c hanging the CLUTCH FORCE RELEASE LIMIT VALUE. How-
ever, be careful when changing the value because it may adversely affect driving performance.
Operation Procedure
1. Connect CONSULT-III.
2. Touch WORK SUPPORT.
3. Select from CLUTCH/F RLS LIM ADJ, screen of data monitor mode is displayed.
Clutch Force Release Limit Adjustment
1. Initial CLUTCH FORCE RELEASE LIMIT value 0.3 kgm appears under CONDITION SETTING on CON-
SULT-III display.
2. Touch 1.2 on the display.
3. Display changes to NOW ADJUSTING in a short time.
4. When clutch force release limit value is set to 1. 2 kgm, current value 0.3 kgm shown on display will be
replaced by 1.2 kgm and ADJUSTME NT COMPLETE will appear at the same time. Clutch force release
limit value setting is now complete.
ATP IND [ON/OFF] – – ×Control status of ATP warning lamp is dis-
played.
SHIFT POS SW1 [ON/OFF] ×–×Actuator position switch 1 (Low) signal status
is displayed.
SHIFT POS SW2 [ON/OFF] ×–×Actuator position switch 2 (high) signal status
is displayed.
SHIFT ACT1 [ON/OFF] – ××Output condition to actuator motor (clockwise)
SHIFT AC MON1 [ON/OFF] ×–×Check signal for transfer control unit signal
output
SHIFT ACT2 [ON/OFF] – ××Output condition to actuator motor (counter-
clockwise)
SHIFT AC MON2 [ON/OFF] ×–×Check signal for transfer control unit signal
output
T/F F SPEED [km/h] or [mph] ×–×Displayed, but do not use.
A/T R SPEED [km/h] or [mph] ×–×Output shaft revolution signal (output speed
sensor) calculated by TCM.
Signal input with CAN communication line.
AT GEAR POSI [1/2/3/4/5] ×–×A/T actual gear position is displayed.
Monitored item (Unit)
Monitor item selection
Remarks
ECU INPUT
SIGNALS MAIN
SIGNALS SELEC-
TION FROM
MENU
1.2 kg-m : Tight corner braking symptom is alleviated. However, vibration may occur when acceler-
ating on a low µ road (icy road, etc.).
0.3 kg-m : Initial set value.
0.2 kg-m : Do not set to th is value because the tight
corner braking symptom will get worse.
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P1822 CLUTCH PRESSURE SOLENOIDDLN-53
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P1822 CLUTCH PRESSURE SOLENOID
DescriptionINFOID:0000000003772122
Proper voltage is not applied to the clutch pressure solenoid valve due to open or short circuit.
DTC LogicINFOID:0000000003772123
DTC DETECTION LOGIC
DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
1.DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Perform self-diagnosis.
Is DTC P1822 displayed?
YES >> Perform diagnosis procedure. Refer to DLN-53, "Diagnosis Procedure".
NO >> Inspection End.
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000003772124
1.CHECK CLUTCH PRESSURE SIGNAL
With CONSULT-III1. Start engine.
2. Select DATA MONITOR mode for ALL MODE AWD/4WD with CONSULT-III.
3. Read out the value of DUTY SOLENOID.
Without CONSULT-III1. Start engine.
2. Check voltage between transfer control unit harness connector
terminal and ground.
DTC CONSULT-III Diagnostic item is detected when... Reference
[P1822] DUTY SOLENOID Proper voltage is not applied to clutch
pressure solenoid valve due to open or
short circuit.Refer to
DLN-53
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Condition Display value
 Vehicle stopped
 Engine running
 A/T selector lever N position
 Brake pedal depressed 4WD shift switch: 2WD 4%
4WD shift switch: AUTO 96 - 4%
4WD shift switch: 4H or
4LO
4%
Connector Terminal Condition Voltage
(Approx.)
E142 10 -
Ground  Vehicle stopped
 Engine running
 A/T selector lever
N position
 Brake pedal de- pressed 4WD shift switch:
AUTO
4 - 14V
4WD shift switch:
2WD, 4H or 4LO Less than
1V
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Ground  Vehicle stopped
 Engine running
 A/T selector lever
N position
 Brake pedal de- pressed 4WD shift switch:
AUTO
1.5 - 3V
4WD shift switch:
2WD, 4H or 4LO Less than
1V
SDIA2719E
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