2010 INFINITI QX56 Ignition switch

ENGINE COOLANTCO-11
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Inspect the radiator cap.
NOTE:
Thoroughly wipe out the radiator filler
neck to remove any waxy resi-
due or foreign material.
• Replace the cap if the metal plunger cannot be seen around the edge of the black rubber gasket.
• Replace the cap if deposits of waxy residue or other foreign mate- rial are on the black rubber gasket or the metal retainer.
• Pull negative-pressure valve to open it and make sure that it closes completely when released.
• Make sure that there is no dirt or damage on the valve seat of radi-
ator cap negative-pressure valve.
• Make sure that there are no unusualness in the opening and clos- ing conditions of negative-pressure valve.
Changing Engine CoolantINFOID:0000000005149042
WARNING:
• To avoid being scalded, never change the coolant when the engine is hot.
• Wrap a thick cloth around the cap to carefully remo ve the cap. First, turn the cap a quarter of a turn
to release any built-up pressure, then push down and turn the cap all the way to remove it.
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT
1. Turn ignition switch ON and set temperature control lever all the way to HOT position or the highest tem-
perature position. Wait 10 seconds and turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Remove the engine front undercover using power tool.
3. Open the radiator drain plug at the bottom of the radiator, and remove the radiator filler cap. This is the only step required
when partially draining the cooling system (radiator only).
CAUTION:
Do not to allow the coolant to contact the drive belts.
4. When draining all of the coolant in the system for engine removal or repair, it is necessary to drain the cylinder block.
Remove the RH cylinder block drain plug to drain the right bank
and the oil cooler hose to drain the left bank as shown.
PBIC2816E
SMA967B
WBIA0391E
PBIC0146E
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DEF-4
< FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS >
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SYSTEM
FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SYSTEM
System DiagramINFOID:0000000005146817
System DescriptionINFOID:0000000005146818
Operation Description
• When rear window defogger switch is turned ON while ignition switch is ON, the A/C and AV switch assem-bly (rear window defogger switch) transmits rear window defogger switch signal to BCM.
• BCM transmits rear window defogger control signal to IPDM E/R and display unit via CAN communication when rear window defogger operates.
• IPDM E/R turns rear window defogger relay and heated mirror relay ON when rear window defogger switch
signal is received.
• Rear window defogger and door mirror defogger are supplied with power and operate when rear window defogger relay and heated mirror relay turn ON.
• Rear window defogger ON is displayed when signal is received.
Timer function
• BCM turns rear window defogger relay and heated mirror relay ON for approximately 15 minutes when rear window defogger switch is turned ON while ignition switch is ON. It makes rear window defogger and door
mirror defogger operate.
• Timer is canceled after pressing rear window defogger switch again during timer operation. Then BCM turns
rear window defogger relay and heated mirror relay OFF. The same reaction also occurs during timer opera-
tion, if the ignition switch is turned OFF.
INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL CHART
ALLIA0892GB
Switch Input signal to BCM BCM functionActuator
Rear window defogger switch Defogger switch signal Rear window defogger & door mirror
defogger control Rear window defogger
Door mirror defogger
Ignition switch Ignition signal
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (BCM)DEF-7
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REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER : CONSULT-III Function (BCM - REAR DEFOGGER)
INFOID:0000000005327522
DATA MONITOR
ACTIVE TEST
Monitor Item [Unit] Description
IGN ON SW [ON/OFF] Indicates condition of ignition switch in ON position
ACC ON SW [ON/OFF] Indicates condition of ignition switch in ACC position
REAR DEF SW [ON/OFF] Displays “Press (ON)/other (OFF)” status determin ed with the rear window defogger switch
Test Item Description
REAR DEFOGGER This test is able to check rear window defogger operation. Rear window defogger operates
when ’ON" on CONSULT-
III screen is touched
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DEF-8
< COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS >
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCH
COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCH
DescriptionINFOID:0000000005146824
• The rear window defogger is operated by turning the rear window defogger switch ON.
• Turns the indicator lamp in the rear window defogger switch ON when operating the rear window defogger.
Component Function CheckINFOID:0000000005146825
1. CHECK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCH FUNCTION
Check that the indicator lamp of rear window defogger illuminates with rear window defogger switch ON.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Rear window defogger switch function is OK.
NO >> Refer to DEF-8, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000005146826
Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to DEF-27, "Wiring Diagram".
1. CHECK A/C AND AV SWITCH ASSEMBLY (REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCH) CIRCUIT
Does rear window defogger switch operate normally?
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> GO TO 2
2. CHECK HARNESS CONTINUITY
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect BCM and A/C and AV switch assembly.
3. Check continuity between BCM connector (A) and A/C and AV switch assembly connector (B).
4. Check continuity between BCM connector (A) and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace A/C and AV switch assembly. Refer to VTL-7, "Removal and Installation".
NO >> Repair or replace harness.
BCM connector Terminal A/C and AV switch
assembly connector Terminal Continuity
M18 (A) 9 M98 (B)16Yes
BCM connector Terminal
GroundContinuity
M18 (A) 9 No
ALLIA0315ZZ
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REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER RELAYDEF-9
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REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER RELAY
DescriptionINFOID:0000000005146827
Power is supplied to the rear window defogger with BCM control.
Component Function CheckINFOID:0000000005146828
1. CHECK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER RELAY POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
Check that an operation noise of rear window defogger re lay (located in IPDM E/R) can be heard when turning
the rear window defogger switch ON.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Rear window defogger relay power supply circuit is OK.
NO >> Refer to DEF-9, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000005146829
Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to DEF-27, "Wiring Diagram".
1.CHECK FUSES
Check if any of the following fuses in the IPDM E/R are blown.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2
NO >> If fuse is blown, be sure to eliminate cause of malfunction before installing new fuse.
2. CHECK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER RELAY POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Check voltage between IPDM E/R connector and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to PCS-35, "Removal and Installation of IPDM E/R".
NO >> GO TO 3
3. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Check intermittent incident.
Refer to GI-38, "
Intermittent Incident"
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Check the following.
• Battery power supply circuit.
• IPDM E/R.
NO >> Repair or replace the malfunctioning parts.
COMPONENT PARTS AMPEREFUSE NO.
IPDM E/R 15A46
IPDM E/R 15A47
Te r m i n a l s
Condition of rear
window defogger
switch Voltage (V)
(Approx.)
(+)
(–)
IPDM E/R con-
nector Te r m i n a l
E124 60 Ground ON Battery voltage
OFF 0
LIIA2190E
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DEF-10
< COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS >
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT
DescriptionINFOID:0000000005146830
Heats the heating wire with the power supply from the rear window defogger relay to prevent the rear window
from fogging up.
Component Function CheckINFOID:0000000005146831
1. CHECK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
Check that the heating wire of rear window defogger is heated when turning the rear window defogger switch
ON.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Rear window defogger is OK.
NO >> Refer to DEF-10, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000005146832
Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to DEF-27, "Wiring Diagram".
1. CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Check voltage between rear window defogger connector and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2
NO >> GO TO 3
2. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect rear window defogger.
3. Check continuity between rear window defogger connector and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 4
NO >> Repair or replace harness.
3. CHECK HARNESS CONTINUITY
Te r m i n a l s Condition of rear window
defogger switch Voltage (V)
(Approx.)
(+)
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Rear window
defogger
connector Te r m i n a l
D406 1 Ground ON Battery voltage
OFF 0
ALLIA0177ZZ
Rear window defogger connector Terminal
GroundContinuity
D604 2 Yes
ALLIA0178ZZ
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DEF-12
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DOOR MIRROR DEFOGGER LH
DOOR MIRROR DEFOGGER LH
DescriptionINFOID:0000000005146834
Heats the heating wire with the power supply from the rear window defogger relay to prevent the door mirror
from fogging up.
Component Function CheckINFOID:0000000005146835
1. CHECK DOOR MIRROR DEFOGGER LH
Check that heating wire of door mirror defogger LH is heated when turning the rear window defogger switch
ON.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Door mirror defogger is OK.
NO >> Refer to DEF-12, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000005146836
Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to DEF-27, "Wiring Diagram".
1. CHECK POWER SUPPLY
Check if the following fuse in the IPDM E/R is blown.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2
NO >> If fuse is blown, be sure to eliminate cause of malfunction before installing new fuse.
2. CHECK DOOR MIRROR DE FOGGER POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
Check voltage between IPDM E/R connector and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3
NO >> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to PCS-35, "
Removal and Installation of IPDM E/R".
3. CHECK DOOR MIRROR DEFOGGER POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT 2
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect door mirror LH.
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Check voltage between door mirror LH connector and ground.
COMPONENT PARTS AMPEREFUSE NO.
IPDM E/R 15A43
ConnectorTe r m i n a l
ConditionVoltage (V)
(Approx.)
(+) (-)
E120 23 Ground Rear window defogger
switch ON
Battery voltage
Rear window defogger
switch OFF 0
LIIA2049E
ConnectorTe r m i n a l
ConditionVoltage (V)
(Approx.)
(+) (-)
LIIA1456E
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DOOR MIRROR DEFOGGER LHDEF-13
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Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 4
NO >> Repair or replace harness.
4. CHECK DOOR MIRROR DEFOGGER CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect IPDM E/R and door mirror LH.
3. Check continuity between IPDM E/R connector E120 terminal 23 and door mirror LH connector D4 terminal 10.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 5
NO >> Repair or replace harness.
5. CHECK DOOR MIRROR DEFOGGER GROUND CIRCUIT
Check continuity between door mirror LH connector D4 terminal 11
and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 6
NO >> Repair or replace harness.
6. CHECK DOOR MIRROR DEFOGGER LH
Check door mirror defogger LH.
Refer to DEF-13, "
Component Inspection".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 7
NO >> Replace door mirror. Refer to MIR-17, "
Door Mirror Assembly".
7. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Check intermittent incident.
Refer to GI-38, "
Intermittent Incident".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Check the following. • Battery power supply circuit.
• IPDM E/R.
NO >> Repair or replace the malfunctioning parts.
Component InspectionINFOID:0000000005146837
1. CHECK DOOR MIRROR DEFOGGER
D4 10 Ground Rear window defogger
switch ON
Battery voltage
Rear window defogger
switch OFF 0
23 - 10
: Continuity should exist.
WIIA0529E
11 - Ground: Continuity should exist.
LIIA1454E
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