2009 INFINITI QX56 transmission

DLN-100
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TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT
8 AD converterAD converter system of transfer control unit is malfunction-
ing. Refer to
DLN-24.
9 Transfer fluid tempera-
ture Signal voltage from transfer fluid temperature sensor is ab-
normally high (Transfer fluid temperature is abnormally low)
while driving.
Refer to
DLN-67
.
10 Neutral-4LO switch Improper signal from neutral-4LO switch is input due to
open or short circuit. Refer to
DLN-28
.
11 Clutch pressure switch  Improper signal is input due to open or short circuit.
 Malfunction occurs in clutch pressure switch or hydraulic
circuit. Refer to
DLN-70
.
12 Line pressure switch  Improper signal is input due to open or short circuit.
 Malfunction occurs in line pressure switch or hydraulic
circuit. Refer to
DLN-73
.
13 Engine speed signal
(from ECM)  Malfunction is detected in engine speed signal that is out-
put from ECM through CAN communication.
 Improper signal is input while driving. Refer to
DLN-52
.
14 Accelerator pedal posi-
tion sensor (from
ECM)  Malfunction is detected in accelerator pedal position sig-
nal that is output from ECM through CAN communication.
 Signal voltage from accelerator pedal position sensor is abnormally high or low. Refer to
DLN-76
.
15 Power supply Power supply voltage for transfer control unit is abnormally
low while driving.
Refer to
DLN-22
.
16 4WD shift switch More than two switch inputs are simultaneously detected
due to short circuit of 4WD shift switch. Refer to
DLN-31
.
17 ABS operation signal
(from ABS) Malfunction is detected in ABS operation signal that is out-
put from ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)
through CAN communication.
Refer to
DLN-77
.
18 Wait detection switch Improper signal from wait detection switch is input due to
open or short circuit. Refer to
DLN-35
.
19 Actuator motor  Motor does not operate properly due to open or short cir-
cuit in actuator motor.
 Malfunction is detected in the actuator motor. (When 4WD shift switch is operated and actuator motor is not
operated)
 Malfunction is detected in transfer shift high relay and transfer shift low relay. Refer to
DLN-39
.
20 Actuator position
switch  Improper signal from actuator position switch is input due
to open or short circuit.
 Malfunction is detected in the actuator position switch. Refer to
DLN-45
.
21 Actuator circuit  Transfer control device actuator circuit is shorted or open.
(Malfunctions are detected when motor relay circuit is
open/shorted or relay transfer shift circuit is open/short-
ed.)
 Malfunction occurs in transfer control device drive circuit. Refer to
DLN-48
.
22 VDC operation signal
(from VDC) Malfunction is detected in VDC operation signal that is out-
put from ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)
through CAN communication.
Refer to
DLN-78
.
23 TCS operation signal
(from TCS) Malfunction is detected in TCS operation signal that is out-
put from ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)
through CAN communication.
Refer to
DLN-79
.
24 Transmission range
switch signal (from
TCM) When transmission range switch signal is malfunction or
communication error between the control units.
Refer to
DLN-38
.
Repeats flickering
every 2 to 5 sec. — System normal. Refer to
DLN-102
Flashing pattern Item Diagnostic item is detected when... Reference
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TRANSFER CONTROL UNITDLN-101
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CAUTION:
 If CAN communication is displayed wi th other DTCs, first perform the trouble diagnosis for CAN communication line.
 If ABS operation signal, VDC operation signal or TCS operation signal is displayed, first perform the trouble diagnosis for ABS system.
 If Output shaft revolution signal is displayed, first perform the trouble diagnosis for A/T system.
NOTE:
 If actuator position switch or actuator circuit is displayed, first erase self-diagnostic results. (Actuator position switch o r actuator circuit
may be displayed after installing transfer control unit or transfer assembly.)
 If clutch pressure switch or line pressure switch is displayed only while driving in reverse, check the continuity of R positi on on trans-
mission range switch. When there is no malfunction found in the electrical system, check the hydraulic system.
Repeats flickering
every 0.25 sec.
Data erase display  Power supply failure of memory back-up.
 Battery performance is poor. Refer to
DLN-22
.
No flickering Transmission range
switch or 4WD shift
switch Transmission range switch or 4WD shift switch circuit is
shorted or open.
Refer to
DLN-38
or
DLN-31
.
Flashing pattern Item Diagnostic item is detected when... Reference
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ATP WARNING LAMP DOES NOT TURN ONDLN-109
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ATP WARNING LAMP DOES NOT TURN ON
DescriptionINFOID:0000000003772168
ATP warning lamp does not turn ON when the transfer case is switched in or out of 4LO with the A/T selector
lever in N position.
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000003772169
1.CHECK SYSTEM FOR CAN COMMUNICATION LINE
Perform self-diagnosis. Refer to DLN-18, "CONSULT-III Function (ALL MODE AWD/4WD)"
.
Do the self-diagnostic results indicate CAN communication?
YES >> Perform trouble diagnosis for CAN communication line.
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK SYSTEM FOR 4WD SHIFT SWITCH
Perform trouble diagnosis for 4WD sh ift switch system. Refer to DLN-31, "Diagnosis Procedure"
.
Are the inspection results normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
3.CHECK SYSTEM FOR TRANSMIS SION RANGE SWITCH SIGNAL
Perform trouble diagnosis for transmission range switch signal system. Refer to DLN-38, "Diagnosis Proce-
dure".
Are the inspection results normal?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
4.CHECK SYSTEM FOR ATP SWITCH
Perform trouble diagnosis for ATP switch system. Refer to DLN-116, "Diagnosis Procedure"
.
Are the inspection results normal?
YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
5.CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN TR ANSFER CONTROL UNIT AND COMBINATION METER
1. Turn ignition switch OFF. (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
2. Disconnect transfer control unit harness connector and combination meter harness connector.
3. Check continuity between the following terminals.
- Transfer control unit harness connector E142 (B) terminal 15 and combination meter harness connector M23 (A) terminal 43.
Continuity should exist.
AWDIA0185ZZ
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DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOWEC-11
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Are they within the SP value?
Yes >> GO TO 9.
No >> GO TO 8.
8.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART BY TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - SPECIFICATION VALUE
Detect malfunctioning part according to EC-75, "Diagnosis Procedure"
.
Is malfunctioning part detected?
Yes >> GO TO 11.
No >> GO TO 9.
9.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING SYST EM BY SYMPTOM MATRIX CHART
Detect malfunctioning system according to EC-475, "Symptom Matrix Chart"
based on the confirmed symp-
tom in step 4, and determine the trouble diagnosis order based on possible causes and symptom.
>> GO TO 10.
10.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART BY DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
Inspect according to Diagnostic Procedure of the system.
NOTE:
The Diagnostic Procedure in EC section described based on open circuit inspection. A short circuit inspection
is also required for the circuit check in the Diagnostic Procedure. For details, refer to Circuit Inspection in GI-
34, "Work Flow".
Is malfunctioning part detected?
Yes >> GO TO 11.
No >> Monitor input data from related sensors or check voltage of related ECM terminals using CON-
SULT-III. Refer to EC-422, "ECM Terminal and Reference Value"
, EC-419, "CONSULT-lll Refer-
ence Value in Data Monitor Mode".
11 .REPAIR OR REPLACE THE MALFUNCTIONING PART
1. Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
2. Reconnect parts or connectors disconnected during Diagnostic Procedure again after repair and replace-
ment.
3. Check DTC. If DTC is displayed, erase it, refer to EC-456, "DTC Index"
.
>> GO TO 12.
12.FINAL CHECK
When DTC was detected in step 2, perform DTC Confirmation Procedure or Overall Function Check again,
and then make sure that the malfunction have been repaired securely.
When symptom was described from the customer, refer to confirmed symptom in step 3 or 4, and make sure
that the symptom is not detected.
OK or NG
NG (DTC*1 is detected)>>GO TO 10.
NG (Symptom remains)>>GO TO 6.
OK >> 1. Before returning the vehicle to the cu stomer, make sure to erase unnecessary DTC*
1 in ECM
and TCM (Transmission Control Module). (Refer to EC-456, "DTC Index"
and TM-30, "OBD-
II Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)".)
2. If the completion of SRT is needed, drive vehicl e under the specific driving pattern. Refer to
EC-456, "DTC Index"
.
3. INSPECTION END
*1: Include 1st trip DTC.
*2: Include 1st trip freeze frame data.
DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET
Description
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EC-18
< BASIC INSPECTION >[VK56DE]
INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
With CONSULT-III
1. Check the VIN of the vehicle and note it. Refer to
GI-20, "Model Variation".
2. Turn ignition switch ON and engine stopped.
3. Select “VIN REGISTRATION ” in “WORK SUPPORT” mode.
4. Follow the instruction of CONSULT-III display.
Accelerator Pedal Released Position LearningINFOID:0000000003771298
DESCRIPTION
Accelerator Pedal Released Position Learning is an operati on to learn the fully released position of the accel-
erator pedal by monitoring the accelerator pedal positi on sensor output signal. It must be performed each time
harness connector of accelerator pedal pos ition sensor or ECM is disconnected.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Make sure that accelerator pedal is fully released.
2. Turn ignition switch ON and wait at least 2 seconds.
3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
4. Turn ignition switch ON and wait at least 2 seconds.
5. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
Throttle Valve Closed Position LearningINFOID:0000000003771299
DESCRIPTION
Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning is an operation to l earn the fully closed position of the throttle valve by
monitoring the throttle position sensor output signal . It must be performed each time harness connector of
electric throttle control actuator or ECM is disconnected.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Make sure that accelerator pedal is fully released.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Turn ignition switch OFF wait at least 10 seconds. Make sure that throttle valve moves during above 10 seconds by confirming the operating sound.
Idle Air Volume LearningINFOID:0000000003771300
DESCRIPTION
Idle Air Volume Learning is an operation to learn the idle air volume that keeps each engine within the specific
range. It must be performed under any of the following conditions:
 Each time electric throttle control actuator or ECM is replaced.
 Idle speed or ignition timing is out of specification.
PREPARATION
Before performing Idle Air Volume Learning, make sure that all of the following conditions are satisfied.
Learning will be cancelled if any of the following conditions are missed for even a moment.
 Battery voltage: More than 12.9V (At idle)
 Engine coolant temperature: 70 - 100 °C (158 - 212 °F)
 Select lever: P or N
 Electric load switch: OFF (Air conditioner, headlamp, rear window defogger)
On vehicles equipped with daytime light systems, if the parking brake is applied before the engine is
start the headlamp will not be illuminated.
 Steering wheel: Neutral (Straight-ahead position)
 Vehicle speed: Stopped
 Transmission: Warmed-up
- With CONSULT-III: Drive vehicle until “ATF TEMP SE 1” in “DATA MONITOR” mode of “A/T” system indi-
cates less than 0.9V.
- Without CONSULT-III: Drive vehicle for 10 minutes.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
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CAN COMMUNICATIONEC-35
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CAN COMMUNICATION
System DescriptionINFOID:0000000003771309
CAN (Controller Area Network) is a serial communication li
ne for real time application. It is an on-vehicle mul-
tiplex communication line with high data communication speed and excellent error detection ability. Many elec-
tronic control units are equipped onto a vehicle, and each control unit shares information and links with other
control units during operation (not independent). In CAN communication, control units are connected with 2
communication lines (CAN H line, CAN L line) allowing a high rate of information transmission with less wiring.
Each control unit transmits/receives data but selectively reads required data only.
Refer to LAN-44, "CAN System Specification Chart"
, about CAN communication for detail.
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EC-64
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ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM
ItemDIAGNOSTIC 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
ENGINE CONTROL COMPONENT PARTS
INPUT
Crankshaft position sensor (POS) ×××
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) ×××
Mass air flow sensor ××
Engine coolant temperature sensor ××××
Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 ××××
Heated oxygen sensor 2 ××××
Wheel sensor ×××
Accelerator pedal position sensor ××
Throttle position sensor ×××
Fuel tank temperature sensor ×××
EVAP control system pressure sen-
sor ××
Intake air temperature sensor ×××
Knock sensor ×
Refrigerant pressure sensor ×
Closed throttle position switch (ac-
celerator pedal position sensor sig-
nal) ×
Air conditioner switch ×
Transmission range signal ××
Stop lamp switch ××
Power steering pressure sensor ××
Battery voltage ×
Load signal ×
Intake valve timing control position
sensor ××
Fuel level sensor ××
Battery current sensor ××
ICC steering switch ××
ASCD steering switch ××
ICC brake switch ××
ASCD brake switch ××
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EC-68
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ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM
TP SEN 1-B1 [V]
××
 The throttle position sensor signal volt-
age is displayed.  TP SEN 2-B1 signal is converted by
ECM internally. Thus, it differs from
ECM terminal voltage signal.
TP SEN 2-B1 [V]
××
FUEL T/TMP SE
[ ° C] or [ °F]  The fuel temperature (determined by the
signal voltage of the fuel tank tempera-
ture sensor) is displayed.
INT/A TEMP SE
[ ° C] or [ °F] ××  The intake air temperature (determined
by the signal voltage of the intake air
temperature sensor) is indicated.
EVAP SYS PRES
[V]  The signal voltage of EVAP control sys-
tem pressure sensor is displayed.
FUEL LEVEL SE [V] × The signal voltage of the fuel level sen-
sor is displayed.
START SIGNAL
[ON/OFF]  Indicates start signal status [ON/OFF]
computed by the ECM according to the
signals of engine speed and battery volt-
age.  After starting the engine, [OFF] is dis-
played regardless of the starter signal.
CLSD THL POS
[ON/OFF] ×× Indicates idle position [ON/OFF] comput-
ed by ECM according to the accelerator
pedal position sensor signal.
AIR COND SIG
[ON/OFF] ×× Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of the air
conditioner switch as determined by the
air conditioner signal.
P/N POSI SW
[ON/OFF] ××
 Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from the
transmission range signal.
PW/ST SIGNAL
[ON/OFF] ×× [ON/OFF] condition of the power steering
system (determined by the signal voltage
of the power steering pressure sensor
signal) is indicated.
LOAD SIGNAL [ON/
OFF] ×× Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from the
electrical load signal.
ON: Rear window defogger switch is ON
and/or lighting switch is in 2nd position.
OFF: Both rear window defogger switch
and lighting switch are OFF.
IGNITION SW
[ON/OFF] ×× Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from igni-
tion switch signal.
HEATER FAN SW
[ON/OFF] ×
 Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from heat-
er fan switch signal.
BRAKE SW
[ON/OFF]  Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from the
stop lamp switch signal.
INJ PULSE-B1
[msec]  Indicates the actual fuel injection pulse
width compensated by ECM according to
the input signals.  When the engine is stopped, a certain
computed value is indicated.
INJ PULSE-B2
[msec]
IGN TIMING [BT-
DC]  Indicates the ignition timing computed by
ECM according to the input signals.  When the engine is stopped, a certain
value is indicated.
CAL/LD VALUE [%]
 “Calculated load value” indicates the val- ue of the current air flow divided by peak
air flow.
MASS AIRFLOW
[g·m/s]  Indicates the mass air flow computed by
ECM according to the signal voltage of
the mass air flow sensor.
Monitored item
[Unit] ECM IN-
PUT SIG-
NALS MAIN
SIGNALS Description Remarks
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