2010 INFINITI QX56 ignition

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PRECAUTIONS
5. When the repair work is completed, return the ignition switch to the
″LOCK ″ position before connecting
the battery cables. (At this time, the steering lock mechanism will engage.)
6. Perform a self-diagnosis check of a ll control units using CONSULT-III.
Precaution for Servicing Front Final DriveINFOID:0000000005148912
• Before starting diagnosis of the vehicle, understand the symptoms well. Perform correct and systematic
operations.
• Check for the correct installation status prior to re moval or disassembly. When matching marks are required,
be certain they do not interfere with the function of the parts they are applied to.
• Overhaul should be done in a clean work area, a dust proof area is recommended.
• Before disassembly, completely remove sand and mud from the exterior of the unit, preventing them from
entering into the unit during disassembly or assembly.
• Always use shop paper for cleaning the inside of components.
• Avoid using cotton gloves or a shop cloth to prevent the entering of lint.
• Check appearance of the disassembled parts for dam age, deformation, and abnormal wear. Replace them
with new ones if necessary.
• Gaskets, seals and O-rings should be replaced any time the unit is disassembled.
• Clean and flush the parts sufficiently and blow them dry.
• Be careful not to damage sliding surfaces and mating surfaces.
• When applying sealant, remove the old sealant from the mating surface; then remove any moisture, oil, and
foreign materials from the application and mating surfaces.
• In principle, tighten nuts or bolts gradually in severa l steps working diagonally from inside to outside. If a
tightening sequence is specified, observe it.
• During assembly, observe the specified tightening torque.
• Add new differential gear oil, petroleum jelly, or multi-purpose grease, as specified.
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< PRECAUTION >[REAR FINAL DRIVE: R230]
PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTION
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint Syst
em (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER"
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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 severity 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 NISSAN/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 harn esses can be identified 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.
Precaution Necessary for Steering W heel Rotation After Battery Disconnect
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NOTE:
• This Procedure is applied only to models with Intelligent Key system and NATS (NISSAN ANTI-THEFT SYS-
TEM).
• Remove and install all control units after disconnecting both battery cables with the ignition knob in the
″LOCK ″ position.
• Always use CONSULT-III to perform self-diagnosis as a part of each function inspection after finishing work.
If DTC is detected, perform trouble diagnosis according to self-diagnostic results.
For models equipped with the Intelligent Key system and NATS, an electrically controlled steering lock mech-
anism is adopted on the key cylinder.
For this reason, if the battery is disconnected or if the battery is discharged, the steering wheel will lock and
steering wheel rotation will become impossible.
If steering wheel rotation is required when battery pow er is interrupted, follow the procedure below before
starting the repair operation.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Connect both battery cables. NOTE:
Supply power using jumper cables if battery is discharged.
2. Use the Intelligent Key or mechanical key to turn the ignition switch to the ″ACC ″ position. At this time, the
steering lock will be released.
3. Disconnect both battery cables. The steering lock will remain released and the steering wheel can be rotated.
4. Perform the necessary repair operation.
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< PRECAUTION > [REAR FINAL DRIVE: R230]
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5. When the repair work is completed, return the ignition switch to the ″LOCK ″ position before connecting
the battery cables. (At this time, the steering lock mechanism will engage.)
6. Perform a self-diagnosis check of al l control units using CONSULT-III.
Precaution for Servicing Rear Final DriveINFOID:0000000005148925
• Before starting diagnosis of the vehicle, understand the symptoms well. Perform correct and systematic
operations.
• Check for the correct installation status prior to removal or disassembly. When matching marks are required,
be certain they do not interfere with the function of the parts they are applied to.
• Overhaul should be done in a clean work area, a dust proof area is recommended.
• Before disassembly, completely remove sand and mud fr om the exterior of the unit, preventing them from
entering into the unit during disassembly or assembly.
• Always use shop paper for cleaning the inside of components.
• Avoid using cotton gloves or a shop cloth to prevent the entering of lint.
• Check appearance of the disassembled parts for damage, deformation, and abnormal wear. Replace them with new ones if necessary.
• Gaskets, seals and O-rings should be replaced any time the unit is disassembled.
• Clean and flush the parts sufficiently and blow them dry.
• Be careful not to damage sliding surfaces and mating surfaces.
• When applying sealant, remove the old sealant from the mating surface; then remove any moisture, oil, and
foreign materials from the application and mating surfaces.
• In principle, tighten nuts or bolts gradually in several steps working diagonally from inside to outside. If a tightening sequence is specified, observe it.
• During assembly, observe the specified tightening torque.
• Add new differential gear oil, petroleum jell y, or multi-purpose grease, as specified.
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ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM
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BASIC INSPECTION ....... .............................
8
DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOW ..... .....8
Trouble Diagnosis Introduction ........................... ......8
INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT ....................13
Basic Inspection .................................................. ....13
Idle Speed and Ignition Timing Check ....................17
Procedure After Replacing ECM .............................17
VIN Registration ......................................................17
Accelerator Pedal Released Position Learning .......18
Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning .................18
Idle Air Volume Learning .........................................18
FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS ..............................21
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM ........................ ....21
System Diagram .................................................. ....21
Engine Control Component Parts Location .............22
MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM ..... ....28
System Description ............................................. ....28
ELECTRIC IGNITION SYSTEM ..................... ....31
System Description ............................................. ....31
AIR CONDITIONING CUT CONTROL ...............32
Input/Output Signal Chart .................................... ....32
System Description .................................................32
AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL DEVICE
(ASCD) ...............................................................
33
System Description ............................................. ....33
Component Description ...........................................34
CAN COMMUNICATION ....................................35
System Description ............................................. ....35
COOLING FAN CONTROL ................................36
Description ..............................................................36
EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM ...............37
Description ........................................................... ....37
INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL ................40
Description ...............................................................40
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM ....41
Introduction ..............................................................41
Two Trip Detection Logic .........................................41
Emission-related Diagnostic Information .................42
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ............................55
OBD System Operation Chart .................................58
CONSULT-III Function (ENGINE) ...........................63
Generic Scan Tool (GST) Function .........................72
COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS .........................74
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - SPECIFICATION
VALUE ...............................................................
74
Description ........................................................... ....74
Testing Condition .....................................................74
Inspection Procedure ...............................................74
Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................75
POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT ....82
Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................82
Ground Inspection ...................................................85
U0101 CAN COMM CIRCUIT ...........................86
Description ...............................................................86
On Board Diagnosis Logic .......................................86
DTC Confirmation Procedure ..................................86
Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................86
U1001 CAN COMM CIRCUIT ...........................87
Description ...............................................................87
On Board Diagnosis Logic .......................................87
DTC Confirmation Procedure ..................................87
Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................87
P0011, P0021 IVT CONTROL ...........................88
On Board Diagnosis Logic .......................................88
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On Board Diagnosis Logic .....................................353
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................353
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................353
Component Inspection ...........................................355
P2100, P2103 THROTTLE CONTROL MO-
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Component Description ....................................... ..356
On Board Diagnosis Logic .....................................356
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................356
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................356
P2101 ELECTRIC THROTTLE CONTROL
FUNCTION .......................................................
359
Description ........................................................... ..359
On Board Diagnosis Logic .....................................359
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................359
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................359
Component Inspection ...........................................362
P2118 THROTTLE CONTROL MOTOR ..........363
Component Description ....................................... ..363
On Board Diagnosis Logic .....................................363
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................363
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................363
Component Inspection ...........................................364
P2119 ELECTRIC THROTTLE CONTROL
ACTUATOR .....................................................
365
Component Description ....................................... ..365
On Board Diagnosis Logic .....................................365
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................365
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................366
P2122, P2123 APP SENSOR ..........................367
Component Description ....................................... ..367
On Board Diagnosis Logic .....................................367
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................367
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................367
Component Inspection ...........................................369
P2127, P2128 APP SENSOR ..........................370
Component Description ....................................... ..370
On Board Diagnosis Logic .....................................370
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................370
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................370
Component Inspection ...........................................373
P2135 TP SENSOR .........................................374
Component Description ....................................... ..374
On Board Diagnosis Logic .....................................374
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................374
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................374
Component Inspection ...........................................377
P2138 APP SENSOR ......................................378
Component Description ....................................... ..378
On Board Diagnosis Logic .....................................378
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................378
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................379
Component Inspection ......................................... .381
P2A00, P2A03 A/F SENSOR 1 ........................382
Component Description ....................................... .382
On Board Diagnosis Logic ....................................382
DTC Confirmation Procedure ................................382
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................383
ASCD BRAKE SWITCH ...................................388
Component Description ....................................... .388
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................388
Component Inspection ..........................................390
ASCD INDICATOR ...........................................391
Component Description ....................................... .391
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................391
COOLING FAN .................................................392
Diagnosis Procedure ............................................ .392
Component Inspection ..........................................392
ELECTRICAL LOAD SIGNAL ..........................394
Description ........................................................... .394
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................394
FUEL INJECTOR ..............................................396
Component Description ....................................... .396
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................396
Component Inspection ..........................................398
FUEL PUMP .....................................................399
Description ........................................................... .399
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................399
Component Inspection ..........................................402
ICC BRAKE SWITCH ..................................... ..403
Component Description ....................................... .403
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................403
Component Inspection ..........................................405
IGNITION SIGNAL ............................................407
Component Description ....................................... .407
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................407
Component Inspection ..........................................410
ON BOARD REFUELING VAPOR RECOV-
ERY (ORVR) .....................................................
412
System Description .............................................. .412
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................412
Component Inspection ..........................................414
POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION .........417
Description ........................................................... .417
Component Inspection ..........................................417
REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR ...........419
Component Description ....................................... .419
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................419
ECU DIAGNOSIS ......................................422
ECM ................................................................ ..422
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ECM Harness Connector Terminal Layout ...........425
ECM Terminal and Reference Value ....................425
Wiring Diagram - ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM - ..435
Fail-Safe Chart .................................................... ..456
DTC Inspection Priority Chart ............................. ..458
DTC Index ........................................................... ..459
Emission-related Diagnostic Information ...............463
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS ..... .......................477
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM SYMPTOMS .. ..477
Symptom Matrix Chart ........................................ ..477
NORMAL OPERATING CONDITION ...............481
Fuel Cut Control (at No Load and High Engine
Speed) ................................................................. ..
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PRECAUTION ............................................482
PRECAUTIONS .............................................. ..482
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
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482
On Board Diagnosis (OBD) System of Engine and
A/T .........................................................................
482
Precaution .............................................................482
PREPARATION .........................................486
PREPARATION .............................................. ..486
Special Service Tool ........................................... ..486
Commercial Service Tool ......................................487
ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE ..................489
FUEL PRESSURE ...........................................489
Fuel Pressure Check ........................................... ..489
EVAP LEAK CHECK ......................................491
How to Detect Fuel Vapor Leakage .......................491
ON-VEHICLE REPAIR ...............................493
EVAP CANISTER ............................................493
Removal and Installation ..................................... ..493
Component Inspection ...........................................493
INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL ..............494
Intake Valve Timing Control Solenoid Valve (LH) ..494
Intake Valve Timing Cont rol Solenoid Valve (RH) ..494
Intake Valve Timing Control Position Sensor (LH) ..495
Intake Valve Timing Control Position Sensor (RH) ..495
Camshaft Position Sensor (PHASE) .....................495
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ............... .......................................... .
497
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ...............................................................
497
Fuel Pressure ...................................................... ..497
Idle Speed and Ignition Timing ..............................497
Calculated Load Value ..........................................497
Mass Air Flow Sensor ............................................497
Intake Air Temperature Sensor .............................497
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor ....................497
A/F Sensor 1 Heater ..............................................497
Heated Oxygen sensor 2 Heater ...........................498
Crankshaft Position Sensor (POS) ........................498
Camshaft Position Sensor (PHASE) .....................498
Throttle Control Motor ............................................498
Fuel Injector ...........................................................498
Fuel Pump .............................................................498
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< BASIC INSPECTION >[VK56DE]
DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOW
BASIC INSPECTION
DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOW
Trouble Diagnosis IntroductionINFOID:0000000005149054
INTRODUCTION
The engine has an ECM to control major systems such as fuel con-
trol, ignition control, idle air control system, etc. The ECM accepts
input signals from sensors and instantly drives actuators. It is essen-
tial that both input and output signals are proper and stable. At the
same time, it is important that there are no malfunctions such as vac-
uum leaks, fouled spark plugs, or
other malfunctions with the engine.
It is much more difficult to diagnose an incident that occurs intermit-
tently rather than continuously. Most intermittent incidents are
caused by poor electric connections or improper wiring. In this case,
careful checking of suspected circuits may help prevent the replace-
ment of good parts.
A visual check only may not find the cause of the incidents. A road
test with CONSULT-III (or GST) or a circuit tester connected should
be performed. Follow the Work Flow on "WORK FLOW" .
Before undertaking actual checks, take a few minutes to talk with a
customer who approaches with a driveability complaint. The cus-
tomer can supply good information about such incidents, especially
intermittent ones. Find out what symptoms are present and under
what conditions they occur. A Di agnostic Worksheet like the example
on "Worksheet Sample" should be used.
Start your diagnosis by looking fo r conventional malfunctions first.
This will help troubleshoot driveability malfunctions on an electroni-
cally controlled engine vehicle.
WORK FLOW
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< BASIC INSPECTION >[VK56DE]
INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
2. Rev engine (2,000 to 3,000 rpm) two or three times under no
load, then run engine at idle speed for about 1 minute.
3. Read idle speed in “DATA MONITOR” mode with CONSULT-III. Refer to EC-17, "
Idle Speed and Ignition
Timing Check" .
Without CONSULT-III
1. Run engine at about 2,000 rpm for about 2 minutes under no load.
2. Rev engine (2,000 to 3,000 rpm) two or three times under no load, then run engine at idle speed for about
1 minute.
3. Check idle speed.
Refer to EC-17, "
Idle Speed and Ignition Timing Check" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 10.
NG >> GO TO 4.
4.PERFORM ACCELERATOR PEDAL RE LEASED POSITION LEARNING
1. Stop engine.
2. Perform EC-18, "
Accelerator Pedal Released Position Learning" .
>> GO TO 5.
5.PERFORM THROTTLE VALVE CL OSED POSITION LEARNING
Perform EC-18, "
Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning" .
>> GO TO 6.
6.PERFORM IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING
Refer to EC-18, "
Idle Air Volume Learning" .
Is Idle Air Volume Lear ning carried out successfully?
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No >> 1. Follow the instruction of Idle Air Volume Learning. 2. GO TO 4.
7.CHECK TARGET IDLE SPEED AGAIN
With CONSULT-III
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Read idle speed in “DATA MONITOR” mode with CONSULT-III. Refer to EC-17, "
Idle Speed and Ignition Timing Check" .
Without CONSULT-III
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650 ± 50 rpm (in P or N position)
650 ± 50 rpm (in P or N position)
650 ± 50 rpm (in P or N position)
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