2009 INFINITI QX56 transmission

EC-346
< COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS >[VK56DE]
P1574 ASCD VEHICL
E SPEED SENSOR
P1574 ASCD VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR
Component DescriptionINFOID:0000000003771652
The ECM receives two vehicle speed sensor signals via CAN communication line. One is sent from combina-
tion meter and the other is from TCM (Transmission control module). The ECM uses these signals for ASCD
control. Refer to EC-33, "System Description"
for ASCD functions.
On Board Diagnosis LogicINFOID:0000000003771653
This self-diagnosis has the one trip detection logic.
 The MIL will not light up for this self-diagnosis.
NOTE:
 If DTC P1574 is displayed with DTC U1000, U1001, first perform the trouble diagnosis for DTC U1000,
U1001. Refer to EC-86, "DTC Confirmation Procedure"
.
 If DTC P1574 is displayed with DTC P0607, first pe rform the trouble diagnosis for DTC P0607. Refer
to EC-284, "On Board Diagnosis Logic"
.
 If DTC P1574 is displayed with DTC P0500, first pe rform the trouble diagnosis for DTC P0500. Refer
to EC-271, "On Board Diagnosis Logic"
.
 If DTC P1574 is displayed with DTC P0605, first pe rform the trouble diagnosis for DTC P0605. Refer
to EC-282, "On Board Diagnosis Logic"
.
DTC Confirmation ProcedureINFOID:0000000003771654
CAUTION:
Always drive vehicle at a safe speed.
NOTE:
If DTC Confirmation Procedure has been previously conducted, always perform the following before conduct-
ing the next step.
1. Turn ignition swich OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
2. Turn ignition swich ON.
3. Turn ignition swich OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
TESTING CONDITION:
Step 3 may be conducted with the drive wheels lifted in the shop or by driving the vehicle. If a road test
is expected to be easier, it is unnecessary to lift the vehicle.
1. Start engine (VDC switch OFF).
2. Drive the vehicle at more than 40 km/h (25 MPH).
3. Check DTC.
4. If DTC is detected, go to EC-346, "Diagnosis Procedure"
.
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000003771655
1.CHECK DTC WITH TCM
Check DTC with TCM. Refer to TM-30, "OBD-II Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)"
.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Perform trouble shooting relevant to DTC indicated.
2.CHECK DTC WITH ABS ACTUATOR AN D ELECTRIC UNIT (CONTROL UNIT)
DTC No.Trouble Diagnosis
Name DTC Detecting Condit
ion Possible Cause
P1574
1574 ASCD vehicle speed
sensor ECM detects a difference between two vehicle
speed signals is out of the specified range.  Harness or connectors
(The CAN communication line is open or
shorted.)
 Combination meter
 ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)
 Wheel sensor
TCM
ECM
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EC-430
< ECU DIAGNOSIS >[VK56DE]
ECM
99 G/RASCD steering switch
(Models with ASCD system) [Ignition switch: ON]
 ASCD steering switch: OFF
Approximately 4V
[Ignition switch: ON]
 MAIN switch: Pressed Approximately 0V
[Ignition switch: ON]
 CANCEL switch: Pressed Approximately 1V
[Ignition switch: ON]
 RESUME/ACCELERATE switch: Pressed Approximately 3V
[Ignition switch: ON]
 SET/COAST switch: Pressed Approximately 2V
101 R/W Stop lamp switch [Ignition switch: OFF]
 Brake pedal: Fully released
Approximately 0V
[Ignition switch: OFF]
 Brake pedal: Slightly depressed BATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
102 GR/R Transmission range signal [Ignition switch: ON]
 Selector lever: P or N
Approximately 0V
[Ignition switch: ON]
 Except the above gear position BATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
104 O Throttle cont rol motor relay[Ignition switch: OFF]
BATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
[Ignition switch: ON] 0 - 1.0V
106 BR/W Accelerator pedal position
sensor 1 [Ignition switch: ON]
 Engine: Stopped
 Accelerator pedal: Fully released
0.5 - 1.0V
[Ignition switch: ON]
 Engine: Stopped
 Accelerator pedal: Fully depressed 4.2 - 4.8V
107 V/R Fuel tank temperature sensor [Engine is running]Approximately 0 - 4.8V
Output voltage varies with fuel
tank temperature.
108 BR/W ICC brake switch
(Models with ICC system)
ASCD brake switch
(Models with ASCD system) [Ignition switch: ON]
 Brake pedal: Slightly depressed
Approximately 0V
[Ignition switch: ON]
 Brake pedal: Fully released BATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
109 L/W Ignition switch [Ignition switch: OFF]
0V
[Ignition switch: ON] BATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
111 W / B ECM relay
(Self shut-off) [Engine is running]
[Ignition switch: OFF]
 For a few seconds after turning ignition
switch OFF 0 - 1.5V
[Ignition switch: OFF]
 More than a few seconds after turning igni- tion switch OFF BATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
113 GR Fuel pump relay [Ignition switch: ON]
 For 1 second after turning ignition switch
ON
[Engine is running] 0 - 1.5V
[Ignition switch: ON]
 More than 1 second after turning ignition switch ON BATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
TER-
MI-
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WIRE
COLOR ITEM CONDITION DATA (DC Voltage)
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ECM
EC-455
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DTC Inspection Priority ChartINFOID:0000000003771736
If some DTCs are displayed at the same time, per
form inspections one by one based on the following priority
chart.
NOTE:
 If DTC U1000 and/or U1001 is displayed with other DTC, first perform the trouble diagnosis for DTC
U1000, U1001. Refer to EC-86
.
 If DTC P0607 is displayed with ot her DTC, first perform the trouble diagnosis for DTC P0607. Refer to
EC-284
.
Priority Detected items (DTC)
1  U1000 U1001 CAN communication line  P0101 P0102 P0103 Mass air flow sensor
 P0112 P0113 P0127 Intake air temperature sensor
 P0116 P0117 P0118 P0125 Engine coolant temperature sensor
 P0122 P0123 P0222 P0223 P1225 P1226 P2135 Throttle position sensor
 P0128 Thermostat function
 P0181 P0182 P0183 Fuel tank temperature sensor
 P0327 P0328 P0332 P0333 Knock sensor
 P0335 Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
 P0340 Camshaft posi tion sensor (PHASE)
 P0460 P0461 P0462 P0463 Fuel level sensor
 P0500 Vehicle speed sensor
 P0605 P0607 ECM
 P0643 Sensor power supply
 P0700 TCM
 P0705 Transmission range switch
 P0850 Park/neutral position (PNP) switch
 P1550 P1551 P1552 P1553 P1554 Battery current sensor
 P1610 - P1615 NATS
 P2122 P2123 P2127 P2128 P2138 Accelerator pedal position sensor
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EC-458
< ECU DIAGNOSIS >[VK56DE]
ECM
CYL 1 MISFIRE P0301 0301 — 2
×EC-189
CYL 2 MISFIRE P0302 0302 — 2 ×EC-189
CYL 3 MISFIRE P0303 0303 — 2 ×EC-189
CYL 4 MISFIRE P0304 0304 — 2 ×EC-189
CYL 5 MISFIRE P0305 0305 — 2 ×EC-189
CYL 6 MISFIRE P0306 0306 — 2 ×EC-189
CYL 7 MISFIRE P0307 0307 — 2 ×EC-189
CYL 8 MISFIRE P0308 0308 — 2 ×EC-189
KNOCK SEN/CIRC-B1 P0327 0327 — 2 — EC-195
KNOCK SEN/CIRC-B1 P0328 0328 — 2 —EC-195
KNOCK SEN/CIRC-B2 P0332 0332 — 2 —EC-195
KNOCK SEN/CIRC-B2 P0333 0333 — 2 —EC-195
CKP SEN/CIRCUIT P0335 0335 — 2×EC-198
CMP SEN/CIRC-B1 P0340 0340 — 2 ×EC-202
TW CATALYST SYS-B1 P0420 0420 ×2 ×EC-206
TW CATALYST SYS-B2 P0430 0430 ×2 ×EC-206
EVAP PURG FLOW /MON P0441 0441 ×2 ×EC-210
EVAP SMALL LEAK P0442 0442 ×2 ×EC-215
PURG VOLUME CONT/V P0443 0443 — 2 ×EC-222
PURG VOLUME CONT/V P0444 0444 — 2 ×EC-227
PURG VOLUME CONT/V P0445 0445 — 2 ×EC-227
VENT CONTROL VALVE P0447 0447 — 2 ×EC-230
VENT CONTROL VALVE P0448 0448 — 2 ×EC-234
EVAP SYS PRES SEN P0451 0451 — 2 ×EC-238
EVAP SYS PRES SEN P0452 0452 — 2 ×EC-241
EVAP SYS PRES SEN P0453 0453 — 2 ×EC-245
EVAP GROSS LEAK P0455 0455 — 2 ×EC-250
EVAP VERY SML LEAK P0456 0456
×*42 ×EC-257
FUEL LEV SEN SLOSH P0460 0460 — 2 ×EC-265
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR P0461 0461 — 2 ×EC-267
FUEL LEVL SEN/CIRC P0462 0462 — 2 ×EC-269
FUEL LEVL SEN/CIRC P0463 0463 — 2 ×EC-269
VEH SPEED SEN/CIRC*6P0500 0500 — 2 ×EC-271
ISC SYSTEM P0506 0506 — 2 ×EC-273
ISC SYSTEM P0507 0507 — 2 ×EC-275
PW ST P SEN/CIRC P0550 0550 — 2 — EC-277
ECM BACK UP/CIRC P0603 0603 — 2×EC-280
ECM P0605 0605 — 1 or 2 × or — EC-282
SENSOR POWER/CIRC P0643 0643 — 1 ×EC-285
TRANSMISSION CONT P0700 0700 — 1 ×TM-43
T/M RANGE SENSOR A P0705 0705 — 2 ×TM-44
ATF TEMP SEN/CIRC P0710 0710 — 2 ×TM-72
Items
(CONSULT-IIl screen terms) DTC*
1
SRT code Trip MIL
Reference
page
CONSULT-IIl
GST*
2ECM*3
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EC-476
< SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS >[VK56DE]
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM SYMPTOMS
1 - 6: The numbers refer to the order of inspection.
(continued on next page)
SYSTEM — ENGINE MECHANICAL & OTHER
Mass air flow sensor circuit
1
12 2
222 2 EC-103,
EC-109
Engine coolant temperature sensor circuit
333
EC-120,
EC-128
Air fuel ratio (A/F ) sensor 1 circuit EC-136
,
EC-140
,
EC-143
,
EC-146
,
EC-377

Throttle position sensor circuit 22EC-124
,
EC-185
,
EC-302
,
EC-304
,
EC-369
Accelerator pedal position sensor circuit 3 2 1 EC-280
,
EC-362
,
EC-365
,
EC-373
Knock sensor circuit 2 3 EC-195
Crankshaft position sensor (POS) circuit 2 2EC-198
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) circuit 3 2 EC-202
Vehicle speed signal circuit 2 3 3 3 EC-271
Power steering pressure sensor circuit 2 3 3 EC-277
ECM 22333333333 EC-280,
EC-282
Intake valve timing control solenoid valve cir-
cuit 32 13223 3
EC-100
Transmission range signal circuit 3 3 3 3 3 EC-288
Refrigerant pressure sensor circuit 2 3 3 4EC-416
Electrical load signal circuit 3EC-390
Air conditioner circuit 223333333 3 2HAC-25
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) 4 BRC-37
SYMPTOM
Refer-
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HARD/NO START/RESTART (EXCP. HA)
ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER/POOR ACCELERATION
HIGH IDLE/LOW IDLE
ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING
IDLING VIBRATION
SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE
OVERHEATS/WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
BATTERY DEAD (UNDER CHARGE)
Warranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM HA
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ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM SYMPTOMSEC-477
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HARD/NO START/RESTART (EXCP. HA)
ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER/POOR ACCELERATION
HIGH IDLE/LOW IDLE
ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING
IDLING VIBRATION
SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE
OVERHEATS/WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
BATTERY DEAD (UNDER CHARGE)
Warranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM HA
Fuel Fuel tank 5
5 FL-11
Fuel piping 5 5 5 5 5 5
FL-6
Va p o r l o c k —
Valve deposit 5 555 55 5 —
Poor fuel (Heavy weight gasoline,
Low octane) —
Air Air duct
55555 5 EM-25
Air cleaner
EM-25
Air leakage from air duct
(Mass air flow sensor — electric
throttle control actuator)
5555 EM-25
Electric throttle control actuator
EM-26
Air leakage from intake manifold/
Collector/GasketEM-26
Cranking Battery
111111
11
PG-77
Generator circuit
CHG-6
Starter circuit 3STR-8
Signal plate 6EM-45
Transmission range signal 4TM-44
Engine Cylinder head
55555 55 5 EM-68
Cylinder head gasket 4 3
Cylinder block
66666 66 6 4
EM-83
Piston
Piston ring
Connecting rod
Bearing
Crankshaft
Va l v e
mecha-
nism Timing chain
55555 55 5 EM-45
Camshaft
EM-53
Intake valve timing controlEM-53
Intake valve
3EM-68
Exhaust valve
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EC-480
< PRECAUTION >[VK56DE]
PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTION
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint S
ystem (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER"
INFOID:0000000005867525
The Supplemental Restraint System such as “A IR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severi ty of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and w hether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SR and SB section of this Service Man-
ual.
WARNING:
 To avoid rendering the SRS inopera tive, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in
the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be performed by
an authorized NISS AN/INFINITI dealer.
 Improper maintenance, including in correct removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal
injury caused by unintent ional activation of the system. For re moval of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see the SR section.
 Do not use electrical test equipmen t on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identi fied by yellow and/or orange harnesses or har-
ness connectors.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS
WARNING:
 When working near the Airbag Diagnosis Sensor Unit or other Airbag System sensors with the Igni-
tion ON or engine running, DO NOT use air or electri c power tools or strike near the sensor(s) with a
hammer. Heavy vibration could activate the sensor( s) and deploy the air bag(s), possibly causing
serious injury.
 When using air or electric power tools or hammers , always switch the Ignition OFF, disconnect the
battery, and wait at least 3 minu tes before performing any service.
On Board Diagnosis (OBD) System of Engine and A/TINFOID:0000000003771742
The ECM has an on board diagnostic system. It will light up the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) to warn the
driver of a malfunction causing emission deterioration.
CAUTION:
 Be sure to turn the ignition sw itch OFF and disconnect the negative battery cable before any repair
or inspection work. The open/short circuit of re lated switches, sensors, solenoid valves, etc. will
cause the MIL to light up.
 Be sure to connect and lock the connectors secure ly after work. A loose (unlocked) connector will
cause the MIL to light up due to the open circuit. (Be sure the connector is free from water, grease,
dirt, bent terminals, etc.)
 Certain systems and components, especially those related to OBD, may use a new style slide-lock-
ing type harness connector. For descrip tion and how to disconnect, refer to PG-68
.
 Be sure to route and secure the harnesses properly after work. The interference of the harness with
a bracket, etc. may cause the MIL to li ght up due to the short circuit.
 Be sure to connect rubber tubes properly afte r work. A misconnected or disconnected rubber tube
may cause the MIL to light up due to the malfunction of the EVAP system or fuel injection system,
etc.
 Be sure to erase the unnecessary malfunction info rmation (repairs completed) from the ECM and
TCM (Transmission control module) before returning the vehicle to the customer.
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EM-52
< ON-VEHICLE REPAIR >
TIMING CHAIN
b. Select the one most visible notch of the four on the bolt flange.Corresponding to the selected notch, put a alignment mark
(such as paint) on the crankshaft pulley.
14. Rotate the crankshaft pulley in normal direction (clockwise when viewed from engine front) to check for parts interference.
15. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse of order of removal.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
• Before starting the engine, check oil/fluid levels in cluding engine coolant and engine oil. If the levels are
lower than required quantity, fill to the specified level. Refer to MA-12, "
Fluids and Lubricants".
• Use procedure below to check for fuel leakage.
• Turn ignition switch ON (with engine stopped). With fuel pressure applied to the fuel piping, check for fuel leakage at the connection points.
• Start engine. With engine speed increased, che ck again for fuel leakage at connection points.
• Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration. NOTE:
If hydraulic pressure inside timing chain tensioner drops after removal and installation, slack in the guide
may generate a pounding noise during and just after engine start. However, this is normal. Noise will stop
after hydraulic pressure rises.
• Warm up engine thoroughly to make sure there is no leakage of fuel, exhaust gas, or any oils/fluids including engine oil and engine coolant.
• Bleed air from passages in lines and hoses, such as in cooling system.
• After cooling down the engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to
specified level if necessary.
• Summary of the inspection items:
*Transmission/transaxle/CVT fluid, power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc.
Crankshaft pulley bolt torque
Step 1 : 93.1 N·m (9.5 kg-m, 69 ft-lb)
Step 2 : additional 90 ° (angle tightening)
KBIA2519E
Item Before starting engine Engine runningAfter engine stopped
Engine coolant LevelLeakage Level
Engine oil LevelLeakage Level
Other oils and fluids* LevelLeakage Level
Fuel LeakageLeakageLeakage
Exhaust gas —Leakage —
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