2010 INFINITI QX56 ECU

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ECM
Fail-Safe Chart
INFOID:0000000005149496
When the DTC listed below is detected, the ECM enters fail-safe mode and the MIL lights up.
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• When there is an open circuit on MIL circuit, the ECM c
annot warn the driver by lighting up MIL when there
is malfunction on engine control system.
Therefore, when electrical controlled throttle and pa rt of ECM related diagnoses are continuously detected
as NG for 5 trips, ECM warns the driver that engine control system malfunctions and MIL circuit is open by
means of operating fail-safe function.
The fail-safe function also operates when above diagnoses except MIL circuit are detected and demands the
driver to repair the malfunction.
DTC No. Detected items Engine operating condition in fail-safe mode
P0102
P0103 Mass air flow sensor circuit Engine speed will not rise more than 2,400 rpm due to the fuel cut.
P0117
P0118 Engine coolant tempera-
ture sensor circuit Engine coolant temperature will be determined by ECM based on the following condition.
CONSULT-IIl displays the engine coolant temperature decided by ECM.
Condition Engine coolant temperature decided
(CONSULT-IIl display)
Just as ignition switch is turned ON
or START 40
°C (104 °F)
Approx 4 minutes or more after en-
gine starting. 80
°C (176 °F)
Except as shown above 40 - 80°
C (104 - 176 °F)
(Depends on the time)
When the fail-safe system for engine coolant temperature sensor is activated, the cooling
fan operates while engine is running.
P0122
P0123
P0222
P0223
P2135 Throttle position sensor The ECM controls the electric throttle control actuator in regulating the throttle opening in
order for the idle position to be within +10 degrees.
The ECM regulates the opening speed of the throttle valve to be slower than the normal
condition.
So, the acceleration will be poor.
P0643 Sensor power supply ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring.
P2100
P2103 Throttle control motor relay ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a
fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring.
P2101 Electric th rottle control
function ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a
fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring.
P2118 Throttle control motor ECM stops the electric throttle control actuator control, throttle valve is maintained at a fixed opening (approx. 5 degrees) by the return spring.
P2119 Electric thro ttle control ac-
tuator (When electric throttle control actuator does not function properly due to the return spring
malfunction:)
ECM controls the electric throttle actuator by regulating the throttle opening around the
idle position. The engine speed will not rise more than 2,000 rpm.
(When throttle valve opening angle in fail-safe mode is not in specified range:)
ECM controls the electric throttle control actuator by regulating the throttle opening to 20
degrees or less.
(When ECM detects the throttle valve is stuck open:)
While the vehicle is driving, it slows down gradually by fuel cut. After the vehicle stops, the
engine stalls.
The engine can restart in N or P position, and engine speed will not exceed 1,000 rpm or
more.
P2122
P2123
P2127
P2128
P2138 Accelerator pedal position
sensor
The ECM controls the electric throttle control actuator in regulating the throttle opening in
order for the idle position to be within +10 degrees.
The ECM regulates the opening speed of the throttle valve to be slower than the normal
condition.
So, the acceleration will be poor.
Engine operating condition in fail-safe mode
Engine speed will not rise more than 2,500 rpm due to the fuel cut
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ECM
DTC Inspection Priority Chart
INFOID:0000000005149497
If some DTCs are displayed at the same time, perform inspections one by one based on the following priority
chart.
Priority Detected items (DTC)
1 • U0101 CAN communication line • 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 position sensor (PHASE)
• P0460 P0461 P0462 P0463 Fuel level sensor
• P0500 Vehicle speed sensor
• P0605 P0607 ECM
• P0643 Sensor power supply
• P0700 TCM
• P0705 Park/neutral position (PNP) 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
2 • P0031 P0032 P0051 P0052 Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 heater • P0037 P0038 P0057 P0058 Heated oxygen sensor 2 heater
• P0075 P0081 Intake valve timing control solenoid valve
• P0130 P0131 P0132 P0133 P0150 P0151 P0152 P0153 P2A00 P2A03 Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1
• P0137 P0138 P0139 P0157 P0158 P0159 Heated oxygen sensor 2
• P0441 EVAP control system purge flow monitoring
• P0443 P0444 P0445 EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve
• P0447 P0448 EVAP canister vent control valve
• P0451 P0452 P0453 EVAP control system pressure sensor
• P0550 Power steering pressure sensor
• P0603 ECM power supply
• P0710 P0717 P0720 P0731 P0732 P0733 P0734 P0735 P0740 P0744 P0745 P1730 P1752 P1757 P1762 P1767 P1772 P1774 A/T related sensors, solenoid valves and switches
• P1217 Engine over temperature (OVERHEAT)
• P1140 P1145 Intake valve timing control position sensor
• P1805 Brake switch
• P2100 P2103 P2118 Electric throttle control actuator
• P2101 Electric throttle control function
3 • P0011 P0021 Intake valve timing control • P0171 P0172 P0174 P0175 Fuel injection system function
• P0300 - P0308 Misfire
• P0420 P0430 Three way catalyst function
• P0442 EVAP control system (SMALL LEAK)
• P0455 EVAP control system (GROSS LEAK)
• P0456 EVAP control sys tem (VERY SMALL LEAK)
• P0506 P0507 Idle speed control system
• P1148 P1168 Closed loop control
• P1211 TCS control unit
• P1212 TCS communication line
• P1421 Cold start control
• P1564 ICC/ASCD steering switch
• P1568 ICC command value
• P1572 ICC/ASCD brake switch
• P1574 ICC/ASCD vehicle speed sensor
• P2119 Electric throttle control actuator
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DTC IndexINFOID:0000000005149498
EMISSION-RELATED DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION ITEMS
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:Applicable —: Not applicable
Items
(CONSULT-IIl screen terms) DTC*
1
SRT code Trip
MILReference
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CONSULT-IIl
GST*
2ECM*3
LOST COMM (ECM) U0101
0101*5—1 ×EC-87
CAN COMM CIRCUIT U1001
1001*5—1 or 2*9
2*10—
EC-87
NO DTC IS DETECTED.
FURTHER TESTING
MAY BE REQUIRED. P0000
0000——
Flashing*7EC-55
INT/V TIM CONT-B1 P00110011—2×EC-40
INT/V TIM CONT-B2 P00210021—2×EC-40
A/F SEN1 HTR (B1) P00310031—2×EC-95
A/F SEN1 HTR (B1) P00320032—2×EC-95
HO2S2 HTR (B1) P00370037—2×EC-98
HO2S2 HTR (B1) P00380038—2×EC-98
A/F SEN1 HTR (B2) P00510051—2×EC-95
A/F SEN1 HTR (B2) P00520052—2×EC-95
HO2S2 HTR (B2) P00570057—2×EC-98
HO2S2 HTR (B2) P00580058—2×EC-98
INT/V TIM V/CIR-B1 P00750075—2×EC-101
INT/V TIM V/CIR-B2 P00810081—2×EC-101
MAF SEN/CIRCUIT-B1 P01010101—2×EC-104
MAF SEN/CIRCUIT-B1 P01020102—1×EC-110
MAF SEN/CIRCUIT-B1 P01030103—1×EC-110
IAT SEN/CIRCUIT-B1 P01120112—2×EC-115
IAT SEN/CIRCUIT-B1 P01130113—2×EC-115
ECT SEN/CIRC P01160116—2×EC-118
ECT SEN/CIRC P01170117—1×EC-121
ECT SEN/CIRC P01180118—1×EC-121
TP SEN 2/CIRC-B1 P01220122—1×EC-125
TP SEN 2/CIRC-B1 P01230123—1×EC-125
ECT SENSOR P01250125—2×EC-129
IAT SENSOR-B1 P01270127—2×EC-132
THERMSTAT FNCTN P01280128—2×EC-135
A/F SENSOR1 (B1) P01300130—2×EC-137
A/F SENSOR1 (B1) P01310131—2×EC-141
A/F SENSOR1 (B1) P01320132—2×EC-145
A/F SENSOR1 (B1) P01330133 ×2 ×EC-149
HO2S2 (B1) P01370137 ×2 ×EC-155
HO2S2 (B1) P01380138 ×2 ×EC-160
HO2S2 (B1) P01390139 ×2 ×EC-167
A/F SENSOR1 (B2) P01500150—2×EC-137
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EC-460
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A/F SENSOR1 (B2)
P01510151—2×EC-141
A/F SENSOR1 (B2) P01520152—2×EC-145
A/F SENSOR1 (B2) P01530153 ×2 ×EC-149
HO2S2 (B2) P01570157 ×2 ×EC-155
HO2S2 (B2) P01580158 ×2 ×EC-160
HO2S2 (B2) P01590159 ×2 ×EC-167
FUEL SYS-LEAN-B1 P01710171—2×EC-172
FUEL SYS-RICH-B1 P01720172—2×EC-177
FUEL SYS-LEAN-B2 P01740174—2×EC-172
FUEL SYS-RICH-B2 P01750175—2×EC-177
FTT SENSOR P01810181—2×EC-182
FTT SEN/CIRCUIT P01820182—2×EC-185
FTT SEN/CIRCUIT P01830183—2×EC-185
TP SEN 1/CIRC-B1 P02220222—1×EC-188
TP SEN 1/CIRC-B1 P02230223—1×EC-188
MULTI CYL MISFIRE P03000300—2×EC-192
CYL 1 MISFIRE P03010301—2×EC-192
CYL 2 MISFIRE P03020302—2×EC-192
CYL 3 MISFIRE P03030303—2×EC-192
CYL 4 MISFIRE P03040304—2×EC-192
CYL 5 MISFIRE P03050305—2×EC-192
CYL 6 MISFIRE P03060306—2×EC-192
CYL 7 MISFIRE P03070307—2×EC-192
CYL 8 MISFIRE P03080308—2×EC-192
KNOCK SEN/CIRC-B1 P03270327—2—EC-198
KNOCK SEN/CIRC-B1 P03280328—2—EC-198
KNOCK SEN/CIRC-B2 P03320332—2—EC-198
KNOCK SEN/CIRC-B2 P03330333—2—EC-198
CKP SEN/CIRCUIT P03350335—2×EC-201
CMP SEN/CIRC-B1 P03400340—2×EC-205
TW CATALYST SYS-B1 P04200420 ×2 ×EC-209
TW CATALYST SYS-B2 P04300430 ×2 ×EC-209
EVAP PURG FLOW/MON P04410441 ×2 ×EC-213
EVAP SMALL LEAK P04420442 ×2 ×EC-218
PURG VOLUME CONT/V P04430443—2×EC-225
PURG VOLUME CONT/V P04440444—2×EC-231
PURG VOLUME CONT/V P04450445—2×EC-231
VENT CONTROL VALVE P04470447—2×EC-234
VENT CONTROL VALVE P04480448—2×EC-238
EVAP SYS PRES SEN P04510451—2×EC-242
EVAP SYS PRES SEN P04520452—2×EC-245
EVAP SYS PRES SEN P04530453—2×EC-249
Items
(CONSULT-IIl screen terms) DTC*
1
SRT code Trip
MILReference
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CONSULT-IIl
GST*
2ECM*3
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OEVAP GROSS LEAK
P04550455—2×EC-254
EVAP VERY SML LEAK P04560456
×*42 ×EC-261
FUEL LEV SEN SLOSH P04600460—2×EC-269
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR P04610461—2×EC-271
FUEL LEVL SEN/CIRC P04620462—2×EC-273
FUEL LEVL SEN/CIRC P04630463—2×EC-273
VEH SPEED SEN/CIRC*6P0500 0500—2×EC-275
ISC SYSTEM P05060506—2×EC-277
ISC SYSTEM P05070507—2×EC-279
PW ST P SEN/CIRC P05500550—2—EC-281
ECM BACK UP/CIRC P06030603—2×EC-284
ECM P06050605—1 or 2 × or — EC-286
ECM P06070607—1×EC-288
SENSOR POWER/CIRC P06430643—1×EC-289
TRANSMISSION CONT P07000700—1×TM-44
T/M RANGE SENSOR A P07050705—2×TM-45
FLUID TEMP SENSOR A P07100710—2×TM-73
INPUT SPEED SENSOR A P07170717—2×TM-48
OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR*6P0720 0720—2×TM-50
1GR INCORRECT RATION P07310731—2×TM-55
2GR INCORRECT RATION P07320732—2×TM-57
3GR INCORRECT RATION P07330733—2×TM-59
4GR INCORRECT RATION P07340734—2×TM-61
5GR INCORRECT RATION P07350735—2×TM-63
TORQUE CONVERTER P07400740—2×TM-65
TORQUE CONVERTER P07440744—2×TM-67
PC SOLENOID A P07450745—2×TM-69
P-N POS SW/CIRCUIT P08500850—2×EC-292
INTK TIM S/CIRC-B1 P11401140—2×EC-295
INTK TIM S/CIRC-B2 P11451145—2×EC-295
CLOSED LOOP-B1 P11481148—1×EC-299
CLOSED LOOP-B2 P11681168—1×EC-299
TCS C/U FUNCTN P12111211—2—EC-300
TCS/CIRC P12121212—2—EC-301
ENG OVER TEMP P12171217—1×EC-36
CTP LEARNING-B1 P12251225—2—EC-306
CTP LEARNING-B1 P12261226—2—EC-308
COLD START CONTROL P14211421—2×EC-310
BAT CURRENT SENSOR P15501550—2—EC-312
BAT CURRENT SENSOR P15511551—2—EC-316
BAT CURRENT SENSOR P15521552—2—EC-316
BAT CURRENT SENSOR P15531553—2—EC-320
Items
(CONSULT-IIl screen terms) DTC*
1
SRT code Trip
MILReference
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CONSULT-IIl
GST*
2ECM*3
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*1: 1st trip DTC No. is the same as DTC No.
*2: This number is prescribed by SAE J2012.BAT CURRENT SENSOR
P15541554—2—EC-324
ASCD SW P15641564—1—EC-328

(Models
with ICC) EC-332

(Models
with ASCD)
ICC COMMAND VALUE*
9P1568 1568—1—EC-336
ASCD BRAKE SW P15721572—1—EC-337

(Models
with ICC) EC-344

(Models
with ASCD)
ASCD VHL SPD SEN*
8P1574 1574—1—EC-349

(Models
with ICC)
EC-351

(Models
with ASCD)
ID DISCARD IMM-ECM P16111611—2—SEC-41
CHAIN OF ECM-IMMU P16121612—2—SEC-37
CHAIN OF IMMU-KEY P16141614—2—SEC-31
DIFFERENCE OF KEY P16151615—2—SEC-34
INTERLOCK P17301730—1×TM-78
INPUT CLUTCH SOLENOID P17521752—1×TM-82
FR BRAKE SOLENOID P17571757—1×TM-84
DRCT CLUTCH SOLENOID P17621762—1×TM-86
HLR CLUTCH SOLENOID P17671767—1×TM-88
L C BRAKE SOLENOID P17721772—1×TM-90
L C BRAKE SOLENOID P17741774—1×TM-92
BRAKE SW/CIRCUIT P18051805—2—EC-353
ETC MOT PWR-B1 P21002100—1×EC-356
ETC FUNCTION/CIRC-B1 P21012101—1×EC-359
ETC MOT PWR P21032103—1×EC-356
ETC MOT-B1 P21182118—1×EC-363
ETC ACTR-B1 P21192119—1×EC-365
APP SEN 1/CIRC P21222122—1×EC-367
APP SEN 1/CIRC P21232123—1×EC-367
APP SEN 2/CIRC P21272127—1×EC-370
APP SEN 2/CIRC P21282128—1×EC-370
TP SENSOR-B1 P21352135—1×EC-374
APP SENSOR P21382138—1×EC-378
A/F SENSOR1 (B1) P2A002A00—2×EC-382
A/F SENSOR1 (B2) P2A032A03—2×EC-382
Items
(CONSULT-IIl screen terms) DTC*
1
SRT code Trip
MILReference
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CONSULT-IIl
GST*
2ECM*3
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*3: In Diagnostic Test
Mode II (Self-diagnostic results), this number is controlled by NISSAN.
*4: SRT code will not be set if the self-diagnostic result is NG.
*5: The troubleshooting for this DTC needs CONSULT-III.
*6: When the fail-safe operations for both self-diagnoses occur, the MIL illuminates.
*7: When the ECM is in the mode of displaying SRT status, MIL may flash. For the details, refer to "How to Display SRT Status".
*8: 2WD models
*9: Models with ICC
*10: Models without ICC
Emission-related Di agnostic InformationINFOID:0000000005149499
DTC AND 1ST TRIP DTC
The 1st trip DTC (whose number is the same as the DTC number) is displayed for the latest self-diagnostic
result obtained. If the ECM memory was cleared previous ly, and the 1st trip DTC did not reoccur, the 1st trip
DTC will not be displayed.
If a malfunction is detected during the 1st trip, the 1st trip DTC is stored in the ECM memory. The MIL will not
light up (two trip detection logic). If the same malfunc tion is not detected in the 2nd trip (meeting the required
driving pattern), the 1st trip DTC is cleared from the ECM memory. If the same malfunction is detected in the
2nd trip, both the 1st trip DTC and DTC are stored in t he ECM memory and the MIL lights up. In other words,
the DTC is stored in the ECM memory and the MIL lights up when the same malfunction occurs in two consec-
utive trips. If a 1st trip DTC is stored and a non-diagnostic operation is performed between the 1st and 2nd
trips, only the 1st trip DTC will continue to be stored. Fo r malfunctions that blink or light up the MIL during the
1st trip, the DTC and 1st trip DTC are stored in the ECM memory.
Procedures for clearing the DTC and the 1st trip DT C from the ECM memory are described in "HOW TO
ERASE EMISSION-RELATED DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION".
For malfunctions in which 1st trip DTCs are displa yed, refer to "EMISSION-RELATED DIAGNOSTIC INFOR-
MATION ITEMS". These items are required by legal r egulations to continuously monitor the system/compo-
nent. In addition, the items monitored non-cont inuously are also displayed on CONSULT-III.
1st trip DTC is specified in Service $07 of SAE J1979. 1st trip DTC detection occurs without lighting up the MIL
and therefore does not warn the driver of a malfunction. However, 1st trip DTC detection will not prevent the
vehicle from being tested, for example during Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) tests.
When a 1st trip DTC is detected, check, print out or write down and erase (1st trip) DTC and Freeze Frame
data as specified in Work Flow procedure Step 2, refer to EC-8, "
Trouble Diagnosis Introduction". Then per-
form DTC Confirmation Procedure or Overall Function Che ck to try to duplicate the malfunction. If the mal-
function is duplicated, the item requires repair.
How to Read DTC and 1st Trip DTC
DTC and 1st trip DTC can be read by the following methods.
With CONSULT-III
With GST
CONSULT-III or GST (Generic Scan Tool ) Examples: P0340, P0850, P1148, etc.
These DTCs are prescribed by SAE J2012.
(CONSULT-III also displays the malfunctioning component or system.)
No Tools
The number of blinks of the MIL in the Diagnostic Test Mode II (Self-Diagnostic Results) indicates the DTC.
Example: 0340, 0850, 1148, etc.
These DTCs are controlled by NISSAN.
• 1st trip DTC No. is the same as DTC No.
• Output of a DTC indicates a malfunc tion. However, GST or the Diagnostic Test Mode II do not indi-
cate whether the malfunction is stil l occurring or has occurred in the past and has returned to nor-
mal. CONSULT-III can identify malfunction status as shown below. Therefore, using CONSULT-III (if
available) is recommended.
DTC or 1st trip DTC of a malfunction is display ed in SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS mode of CONSULT-III.
Time data indicates how many times the vehicle was driven after the last detection of a DTC.
If the DTC is being detected currently, the time data will be [0].
If a 1st trip DTC is stored in the ECM, the time data will be [1t].
FREEZE FRAME DATA AND 1ST TRIP FREEZE FRAME DATA
The ECM records the driving conditions such as fuel system status, calculated load value, engine coolant tem-
perature, short term fuel trim, long term fuel trim, engi ne speed, vehicle speed, absolute throttle position, base
fuel schedule and intake air temperature at the moment a malfunction is detected.
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