2009 INFINITI QX56 4WD

DLN-102
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4WD SYSTEM SYMPTOMS
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
4WD SYSTEM SYMPTOMS
Symptom TableINFOID:0000000003772161
If 4WD warning lamp turns ON, perform self-diagnosis. Refer to
DLN-18, "CONSULT-III Function (ALL MODE AWD/4WD)".
NOTE:
 Light tight-corner braking symptom may occur depending on driving conditions in AUTO mode. This is not a
malfunction.
 Heavy tight-corner braking symptom occurs when vehicle is driven in the following conditions: 4WD shift
switch is 4H or 4LO, steering wheel is turned fully to either side.
Symptom Condition Reference page
4WD shift indicator lamp and 4LO indicator lamp do not turn ON
(4WD shift indicator lamp and 4LO indicator lamp check) Ignition switch: ON
DLN-103
4WD warning lamp does not turn ON
(4WD warning lamp check) Ignition switch: ON
DLN-105
4WD shift indicator lamp or 4LO indicator lamp does not change Engine running DLN-107
ATP warning lamp does not turn ON Engine runningDLN-109
4WD shift indicator lamp keeps flashing Engine running DLN-111
4WD warning lamp flashes rapidly (2 times/second) While drivingDLN-112
4WD warning lamp flashes slowly
(1 time/2 seconds)While driving
DLN-113
Heavy tight-corner braking symptom occurs
(See NOTE.)  While driving
AUTO mode
 Steering wheel is turned fully
to either side DLN-114
ATP switch does not operate Engine running
DLN-116
4WD system does not operate While drivingDLN-118
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4WD SHIFT INDICATOR LAMP AND 4LO INDICATOR LAMP DO NOT TURN ON
DLN-103
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4WD SHIFT INDICATOR LAMP AND 4LO INDICATOR LAMP DO NOT
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DescriptionINFOID:0000000003772162
4WD shift indicator lamp and 4LO indicator lamp do not turn ON for approx. 1 second when turning ignition
switch to ON.
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000003772163
1.CHECK TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT PO WER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUITS
Refer to DLN-22, "Diagnosis Procedure"
.
Are the inspection results normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Repair as necessary.
2.CHECK COMBINATION METER POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUITS
Refer to MWI-30, "COMBINATION METER : Diagnosis Procedure"
.
Are the inspection results normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Perform repairs as necessary.
3.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.
3. Check continuity between the following terminals.
- Transfer control unit harness connector E142 (B) terminal 2 and combination meter harness connector M24 (A) terminal 38.
- Transfer control unit harness connector E142 (B) terminal 11 and combination meter harness connector M24 (A) terminal 29.
- Transfer control unit harness connector E142 (B) terminal 12 and combination meter harness connector M24 (A) terminal 39.
- Transfer control unit harness connector E142 (B) terminal 21
and combination meter harness connector M24 (A) terminal 28.
Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
Are the inspection results normal?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
4.CHECK INDICATOR LAMP CIRCUIT
1. Connect combination meter harness connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Ground the following terminals using suitable wiring.
- Transfer control unit harness connector E142 terminal 2 and ground.
- Transfer control unit harness connector E142 terminal 11 and
ground.
- Transfer control unit harness connector E142 terminal 12 and
ground.
- Transfer control unit harness connector E142 terminal 21 and
ground.
Do indicator lamps turn on?
YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> Replace combination meter. Refer to MWI-102,
"Removal and Installation".
Continuity should exist.
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SDIA2772E
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DLN-104
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4WD SHIFT INDICATOR LAMP AND 4LO
INDICATOR LAMP DO NOT TURN ON
5.SYMPTOM CHECK
Check again.
Are the inspection results normal?
YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> GO TO 6.
6.CHECK TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT
Check transfer control unit input/output signal. Refer to DLN-81, "Reference Value"
.
Are the inspection results normal?
YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> Check transfer control unit pin terminals fo r damage or loose connection with harness connector.
If any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts.
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4WD WARNING LAMP DOES NOT TURN ONDLN-105
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4WD WARNING LAMP DOES NOT TURN ON
DescriptionINFOID:0000000003772164
4WD warning lamp does not turn ON when turning ignition switch to ON.
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000003772165
1.CHECK TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT PO WER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUITS
Refer to DLN-22, "Diagnosis Procedure"
.
Are the inspection results normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Repair as necessary.
2.CHECK COMBINATION METER POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUITS
Refer to MWI-30, "COMBINATION METER : Diagnosis Procedure"
.
Are the inspection results normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Perform repairs as necessary.
3.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 and combination meter harness connectors.
3. Check continuity between the following terminals.
- Transfer control unit harness connector E142 (A) terminal 5 and combination meter harness connector M23 (B) terminal 49.
Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
Are the inspection results normal?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
4.CHECK INDICATOR LAMP CIRCUIT
1. Connect combination meter harness connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON. (Do not start engine.)
3. Ground the following terminal using suitable wiring.
- Transfer control unit harness connector E142 terminal 5 and ground.
Does 4WD warning lamp turn on?
YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> Replace combination meter. Refer to MWI-102,
"Removal and Installation".
5.SYMPTOM CHECK
Check again.
Are the inspection results normal?
YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> GO TO 6.
6.CHECK TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT
Check transfer control unit input/output signal. Refer to DLN-81, "Reference Value"
.
Continuity should exist.
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DLN-106
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4WD WARNING LAMP DOES NOT TURN ON
Are the inspection results normal?
YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> Check transfer control unit pin terminals fo
r damage or loose connection with harness connector.
If any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts.
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4WD SHIFT INDICATOR LAMP OR 4LO INDICATOR LAMP DO NOT CHANGE
DLN-107
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4WD SHIFT INDICATOR LAMP OR 4LO INDICATOR LAMP DO NOT
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DescriptionINFOID:0000000003772166
4WD shift indicator lamp or 4LO indicator lamp do not change when switching the 4WD shift switch.
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000003772167
1.CONFIRM THE SYMPTOM
Confirm 4WD shift indicator lamp and 4LO indicator lamp turn on when ignition switch is turned to ON.
Do 4WD shift indicator lamp and 4LO indicator lamp turn on?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Refer to DLN-103, "Diagnosis Procedure"
.
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 WAIT DETECTION SWITCH
Perform trouble diagnosis for wait det ection switch system. Refer to DLN-35, "Diagnosis Procedure"
.
Are the inspection results normal?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
4.CHECK SYSTEM FOR NEUTRAL-4LO SWITCH
Perform trouble diagnosis for neutral-4LO switch system. Refer to DLN-28, "Diagnosis Procedure"
.
Are the inspection results normal?
YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
5.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 6.
NO >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
6.CHECK SYSTEM FOR 2-4WD SOLENOID
Perform trouble diagnosis for 2-4W D solenoid system. Refer to DLN-57, "Diagnosis Procedure"
.
Are the inspection results normal?
YES >> GO TO 7.
NO >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
7.CHECK SYSTEM FOR TRANSFER CONTROL DEVICE
Perform trouble diagnosis for transfer control device system. Refer to DLN-48, "Diagnosis Procedure"
.
Are the inspection results normal?
YES >> GO TO 8.
NO >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
8.CHECK SYSTEM FOR ACTUATOR MOTOR
Perform trouble diagnosis for actuator motor system. Refer to DLN-39, "Diagnosis Procedure"
.
Are the inspection results normal?
YES >> GO TO 9.
NO >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
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DLN-108
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4WD SHIFT INDICATOR LAMP OR 4L
O INDICATOR LAMP DO NOT CHANGE
9.CHECK SYSTEM FOR ACTUATOR POSITION SWITCH
Perform trouble diagnosis for actuator position switch system. Refer to DLN-45, "Diagnosis Procedure"
.
Are the inspection results normal?
YES >> GO TO 10.
NO >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
10.SYMPTOM CHECK
Check again.
Are the inspection results normal?
YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> GO TO 11.
11 .CHECK TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT
Check transfer control unit input/output signal. Refer to DLN-81, "Reference Value"
.
Are the inspection results normal?
YES >> GO TO 12.
NO >> Check transfer control unit pin terminals fo r damage or loose connection with harness connector.
If any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts.
12.CHECK TRANSFER INNER PARTS
1. Disassemble transfer assembly. Refer to DLN-142, "Disassembly and Assembly"
.
2. Check transfer inner parts.
Are the inspection results normal?
YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
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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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