2010 INFINITI QX56 turn signal

EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM SYMPTOMSEXL-137
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Daytime light system does not activate. • Either high beam bulb
• Parking brake switch
• Combination switch (lighting
and turn signal switch)
•BCM
• IPDM E/R
• Daytime light relay
• Harness between IPDM E/R
and daytime light relay. Daytime light system description.
Refer to
EXL-9, "System Descrip-
tion".
Front fog lamp is not
turned ON. One side
• Front fog lamp bulb
• Harness between IPDM E/R
and the front combination lamp
• Front combination lamp
• IPDM E/R Front fog lamp circuit
Refer to
EXL-36
.
Both sides Symptom diagnosis
"BOTH SIDE FRONT FOG LAMPS ARE NOT TURNED ON"
Refer to EXL-142
.
Parking lamp is not turned
ON. One side•Fuse
• Parking lamp bulb
• Harness between IPDM E/R
and the front/rear combination
lamp
• Front/rear combination lamp
• IPDM E/R Parking lamp circuit
Refer to
EXL-38
.
Both sides Symptom diagnosis
"PARKING, LICENSE PLATE AND TAIL LAMPS ARE NOT TURNED
ON"
Refer to EXL-141
.
Turn signal lamp does not
blink. Indicator lamp is nor-
mal.
(The applicable side
performs the high flash-
er activation).• Harness between BCM and
each turn signal lamp
• Turn signal lamp bulb
• Door mirror Turn signal lamp circuit
Refer to
EXL-44
.
Turn signal indicator lamp
does not blink. One side
Combination meter —
Both sides
(Always) • Turn signal indicator lamp sig-
nal
• Combination meter
•BCM • Combination meter.
Data monitor "TURN IND".
• BCM (FLASHER) Active test "FLASHER".
Both sides
(Does blink when acti-
vating the hazard warn-
ing lamp with the
ignition switch OFF) • The combination meter power
supply and the ground circuit
• Combination meter Combination meter
Power supply and the ground circuit
Refer to
MWI-28
.
Symptom
Possible causeInspection item
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BOTH SIDE HEADLAMPS DO NOT SWITCH TO HIGH BEAM
EXL-139
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BOTH SIDE HEADLAMPS DO NOT SWITCH TO HIGH BEAM
DescriptionINFOID:0000000005146688
The headlamps (both sides) do not switch to high beam when the combination switch (lighting and turn signal
switch) is in the HI or PASS setting.
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000005146689
1.COMBINATION SWITCH (LIGHTING AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH) INSPECTION
Check the combination switch (lighting and turn signal switch). Refer to BCS-38, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Is the combination switch (lighting and turn signal switch) normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
2.CHECK HEADLAMP (HI) REQUEST SIGNAL INPUT
CONSULT-III DATA MONITOR
1. Select "HL HI REQ" of IPDM E/R DATA MONITOR item.
2. With operating the combination switch (lighting and turn signal switch), check the monitor status.
Is the item status normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Replace BCM. Refer to BCS-59, "
Removal and Installation" .
3.HEADLAMP (HI) CIRCUIT INSPECTION
Check the headlamp (HI) circuit. Refer to EXL-30, "
Description".
Is the headlamp (HI) circuit normal?
YES >> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to PCS-35, "Removal and Installation of IPDM E/R" .
NO >> Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
Monitor item ConditionMonitor status
HL HI REQ Combination switch (lighting and
turn signal switch)
(2ND) HI or PASS
ON
Except for HI or
PASS OFF
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EXL-140
< SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS >
BOTH SIDE HEADLAMPS (LO) ARE NOT TURNED ON
BOTH SIDE HEADLAMPS (LO) ARE NOT TURNED ON
DescriptionINFOID:0000000005146690
The headlamps (both sides) do not turn ON in any combination switch (lighting and turn signal switch) setting.
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000005146691
1.COMBINATION SWITCH (LIGHTING AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH) INSPECTION
Check the combination switch (lighting and turn signal switch). Refer to BCS-38, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Is the combination switch (lighting and turn signal switch) normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
2.CHECK HEADLAMP (LO) REQUEST SIGNAL INPUT
CONSULT-III DATA MONITOR
1. Select "HL LO REQ" of IPDM E/R DATA MONITOR item.
2. With operating the combination switch (lighting and turn signal switch), check the monitor status.
Is the item status normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Replace BCM. Refer to BCS-59, "
Removal and Installation" .
3.HEADLAMP (LO) CIRCUIT INSPECTION
Check the headlamp (LO) circuit. Refer to EXL-33, "
Description".
Is the headlamp (LO) circuit normal?
YES >> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to PCS-35, "Removal and Installation of IPDM E/R" .
NO >> Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
Monitor item ConditionMonitor status
HL LO REQ Combination switch
(lighting and turn signal
switch) 2ND
ON
OFF OFF
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PARKING, LICENSE PLATE AND TAIL LAMPS ARE NOT TURNED ON
EXL-141
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PARKING, LICENSE PLATE AND TA IL LAMPS ARE NOT TURNED ON
DescriptionINFOID:0000000005146692
The parking, license plate and tail lamps do not turn ON in with any combination switch (lighting and turn sig-
nal switch) setting.
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000005146693
1.COMBINATION SWITCH (LIGHTING AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH) INSPECTION
Check the combination switch (lighting and turn signal switch). Refer to BCS-38, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Is the combination switch (lighting and turn signal switch) normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
2.CHECK TAIL LAMP RELAY REQUEST SIGNAL INPUT
CONSULT-III DATA MONITOR
1. Select "TAIL & CLR REQ" of IPDM E/R DATA MONITOR item.
2. With operating the combination switch (lighting and turn signal switch), check the monitor status.
Is the item status normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Replace BCM. Refer to BCS-59, "
Removal and Installation".
3.PARK LAMP CIRCUIT INSPECTION
Check the parking lamp circuit. Refer to EXL-38, "
Description".
Is the tail lamp circuit normal?
YES >> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to PCS-35, "Removal and Installation of IPDM E/R".
NO >> Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
Monitor item ConditionMonitor status
TAIL & CLR
REQ combination switch (lighting
and turn signal switch) 1ST
ON
OFF OFF
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EXL-142
< SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS >
BOTH SIDE FRONT FOG LAMPS ARE NOT TURNED ON
BOTH SIDE FRONT FOG LA MPS ARE NOT TURNED ON
DescriptionINFOID:0000000005146694
The front fog lamps do not turn ON in any setting.
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000005146695
1.COMBINATION SWITCH (LIGHTING AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH) INSPECTION
Check the combination switch (lighting and turn signal switch). Refer to BCS-38, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Is the combination switch (lighting and turn signal switch) normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
2.CHECK FRONT FOG LAMP REQUEST SIGNAL INPUT
CONSULT-III DATA MONITOR
1. Select "FR FOG REQ" of IPDM E/R DATA MONITOR item.
2. With operating the front fog lamp switch, check the monitor status.
Is the item status normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Replace BCM. Refer to BCS-59, "
Removal and Installation".
3.FRONT FOG LAMP CIRCUIT INSPECTION
Check the front fog lamp circuit. Refer to EXL-36, "
Description".
Is the front fog lamp circuit normal?
YES >> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to PCS-35, "Removal and Installation of IPDM E/R".
NO >> Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
Monitor item ConditionMonitor status
FR FOG REQ Front fog lamp switch
(combination switch (lighting
and turn signal switch) 2ND) ON ON
OFF OFF
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EXL-144
< PRECAUTION >
PRECAUTIONS
5. When the repair work is completed, re-connect both battery cables. With the brake pedal released, turn
the push-button ignition switch from ACC position to ON position, then to LOCK position. (The steering
wheel will lock when the push-button igniti on switch is turned to LOCK position.)
6. Perform self-diagnosis check of all control units using CONSULT-III.
General precautions for service operationsINFOID:0000000005369811
• When removing or disassembling any part, be careful not to damage or deform it. Protect parts which may
get in the way with cloth.
• When removing parts with a screw driver or other tool , protect parts by wrapping them with vinyl or tape.
• Keep removed parts protected with cloth.
• If an non-reuseable part is removed, replace it with a new one.
• After re-assembly has been completed, make sure each part functions correctly.
• Never work with wet hands.
• Turn the combination switch (lighting and turn signal switch) OFF before disconnecting and connecting the connector.
• Do not use organic solvent (paint thinner or gasoline) to clean lamps or remove sealant residue.
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EXL-154
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
LIGHTING & TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
LIGHTING & TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000005146704
REMOVAL
1. Remove steering column cover.
2. While pressing tabs, pull lighting and turn signal switch toward
driver door and disconnect from the base.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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BULB SPECIFICATIONSEXL-159
< SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
BULB SPECIFICATIONS
HeadlampINFOID:0000000005146712
*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.
Exterior LampINFOID:0000000005146713
*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information. Item
Wattage (W)*
Low 35
High 60/65
ItemWattage (W)*
Front combination lamp Parking lamp (inner)
7
Parking lamp (outer) 7
Side marker lamp (front) 7
Rear combination lamp Stop/Tail lamp
LED*
Side marker lamp (rear) *
Turn signal lamp 27
Back-up lamp *
Turn/fog lamp Fog
55
Turn 21
Puddle lamp 8
License plate lamp *
High-mounted stop lamp LED*
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