2010 INFINITI QX56 engine

AUTO LIGHT SYSTEMEXL-11
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AUTO LIGHT SYSTEM
System DiagramINFOID:0000000005146612
System DescriptionINFOID:0000000005146613
• BCM (Body Control Module) controls auto light operati on according to signals from optical sensor, combina-
tion switch (lighting and turn signal switch) and ignition switch.
• IPDM E/R (Intelligent Power Distribution Module Engine Room) operates parking, license plate, tail and
headlamps according to CAN communication signals from BCM.
• Optical sensor detects ambient br ightness and converts light (lux) to voltage, then sends the optical sensor
signal to BCM.
OUTLINE
The auto light control system has an optical sensor that detects outside brightness.
When the combination switch (lighting and turn signal switch) is in AUTO position, it automatically turns ON/
OFF the parking, license plate, tail and headlamps in accordance with the ambient light. Sensitivity can be
adjusted in four steps. For the details of the setting, Refer to BCS-22, "
HEADLAMP : CONSULT-III Function
(BCM - HEAD LAMP)".
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EXL-22
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (IPDM E/R)
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (IPDM E/R)
Diagnosis DescriptionINFOID:0000000005369886
AUTO ACTIVE TEST
Description
In auto active test mode, the IPDM E/R sends a drive signal to the follo wing systems to check their operation.
• Oil pressure low/coolant pressure high warning indicator
• Oil pressure gauge
• Rear window defogger
• Front wipers
• Tail, license and parking lamps
• Front fog lamps
• Headlamps (Hi, Lo)
• A/C compressor (magnetic clutch)
• Cooling fan
Operation Procedure
1. Close the hood and front door RH, and lift the wiper a rms from the windshield (to prevent windshield dam-
age due to wiper operation).
NOTE:
When auto active test is performed with hood opened, sprinkle water on windshield before hand.
2. Turn ignition switch OFF.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON and, within 20 seconds, press the front door switch LH 10 times. Then turn the ignition switch OFF.
4. Turn the ignition switch ON within 10 seconds. Af ter that the horn sounds once and the auto active test
starts.
5. After a series of the following operations is repeated 3 times, auto active test is completed.
NOTE:
When auto active test mode has to be cancelled halfway through test, turn ignition switch OFF.
CAUTION:
• If auto active test mode cannot be actuated, check door switch system. Refer to DLK-71, "
Descrip-
tion".
• Do not start the engine.
Inspection in Auto Active Test Mode
When auto active test mode is actuated, the following 7 steps are repeated 3 times.
Operation
sequence Inspection Location
Operation
1 Rear window defogger 10 seconds
2 Front wipers LO for 5 seconds → HI for 5 seconds
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EXL-28
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POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT
Check continuity between BCM harness connector and ground.
Does continuity exist?
YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> Repair or replace harness.
IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE ROOM)
IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DIST RIBUTION MODULE ENGINE ROOM) : Di-
agnosis Procedure
INFOID:0000000005369889
Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to PCS-27, "Wiring Diagram".
1. CHECK FUSES AND FUSIBLE LINK
Check that the following IPDM E/R fuses or fusible link are not blown.
Is the fuse blown?
YES >> Replace the blown fuse or fusible link after repairing the affected circuit.
NO >> GO TO 2
2. CHECK BATTERY POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect IPDM E/R.
3. Check voltage between IPDM E/R harness connectors and ground.
Is the measurement value normal?
YES >> GO TO 3
NO >> Repair or replace harness.
3. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
BCM
GroundContinuity
Connector Terminal
M20 67 Yes
LIIA0915E
Terminal No. Signal nameFuses and fusible link No.
1 Battery A, D
2 Battery C
12 Ignition switch ON or START 59
TerminalsIgnition switch position
(+) (−) OFF ON START
Connector Terminal
E118 (A) 1
Ground Battery
voltage Battery
voltage Battery
voltage
2 Battery
voltage Battery
voltage Battery
voltage
E119 (B) 12 0VBattery
voltage Battery
voltage
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HEADLAMP (HI) CIRCUIT
HEADLAMP (HI) CIRCUIT
DescriptionINFOID:0000000005370270
The IPDM E/R (intelligent power distribution module engine room) controls the headlamp LH high and head-
lamp RH high relays based on inputs from the BCM via the CAN communication lines. When the headlamp LH
high and headlamp RH high relays are energized, power flows through fuse\
s 34 and 35, located in the IPDM
E/R. Power then flows to the front combination lamps to the headlamp high beam.
Component Function CheckINFOID:0000000005146640
1.CHECK HEADLAMP (HI) OPERATION
WITHOUT CONSULT-III
1. Start IPDM E/R auto active test. Refer to PCS-12, "
Diagnosis Description".
2. Check that the headlamp switches to the high beam. NOTE:
HI/LO is repeated 1 second each when usi ng the IPDM E/R auto active test.
CONSULT-III
1. Select "EXTERNAL LAMPS" of IPDM E/R active test item.
2. With the test item operating, check that the headlamp switches to high beam.
Does the headlamp switch to high beam?
YES >> Headlamp (HI) circuit is normal.
NO >> Refer to EXL-30, "
Diagnosis Procedure - Without Daytime Light System", EXL-31, "Diagnosis
Procedure - With Daytime Light System".
Diagnosis Procedure - Wit hout Daytime Light SystemINFOID:0000000005146641
Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to EXL-52, "Wiring Diagram".
1.CHECK HEADLAMP (HI) FUSES
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Check that the following fuses are not open.
Is the fuse open?
YES >> Repair the harness and replace the fuse.
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK HEADLAMP (HI) OUTPUT VOLTAGE Hi : Headlamp switches to the high beam.
Off : Headlamp OFF
Unit
LocationFuse No.Capacity
Headlamp HI (LH) IPDM E/R3510A
Headlamp HI (RH) IPDM E/R3410A
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HEADLAMP (LO) CIRCUITEXL-33
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HEADLAMP (LO) CIRCUIT
DescriptionINFOID:0000000005146643
The IPDM E/R (intelligent power distribution modul e engine room) controls the headlamp low relay based on
inputs from the BCM via the CAN communication li nes. When the headlamp low relay is energized, power
flows through fuses 40 and 41, located in the IPDM E/R. Power then flows to the front combination lamps to
the headlamp low beam.
Component Function CheckINFOID:0000000005146644
1.CHECK HEADLAMP (LO) OPERATION
WITHOUT CONSULT-III
1. Start IPDM E/R auto active test. Refer to PCS-12, "
Diagnosis Description".
2. Check that the headlamp is turned ON. NOTE:
HI/LO is repeated 1 second each when using the IPDM E/R auto active test.
CONSULT-III
1. Select "EXTERNAL LAMPS" of IPDM E/R active test item.
2. With the test items operating, c heck that the headlamp is turned ON.
Is the headlamp turned ON?
YES >> Headlamp (LO) is normal.
NO >> Refer to EXL-33, "
Diagnosis Procedure - Without Daytime Light System", EXL-34, "Diagnosis
Procedure - With Daytime Light System".
Diagnosis Procedure - Without Daytime Light SystemINFOID:0000000005146645
Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to EXL-52, "Wiring Diagram".
1.CHECK HEADLAMP (LO) FUSES
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Check that the following fuses are not open.
Is the fuse open?
YES >> Repair the harness and replace the fuse.
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK HEADLAMP (LO) OUTPUT VOLTAGE Lo : Headlamp ON
Off : Headlamp OFF
Unit
LocationFuse No.Capacity
Headlamp LO (LH) IPDM E/R4015A
Headlamp LO (RH) IPDM E/R4115A
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FRONT FOG LAMP CIRCUIT
FRONT FOG LAMP CIRCUIT
DescriptionINFOID:0000000005146647
The IPDM E/R (intelligent power distribution module engine room) controls the front fog lamp relay based on
inputs from the BCM via the CAN communication lines. When the front fog lamp relay is energized, power
flows from the front fog lamp relay in the IPDM E/R to the front fog lamps.
Component Function CheckINFOID:0000000005146648
1.CHECK FRONT FOG LAMP OPERATION
WITHOUT CONSULT-III
1. Activate IPDM E/R auto active test. Refer to PCS-12, "
Diagnosis Description".
2. Check that the front fog lamp is turned ON.
CONSULT-III
1. Select "EXTERNAL LAMPS" of IPDM E/R active test item.
2. With operating the test items, Check that the front fog lamp is turned ON.
Is the front fog lamp turned ON?
YES >> Front fog lamp circuit is normal.
NO >> Refer to EXL-36, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000005146649
Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to EXL-73, "Wiring Diagram".
1.CHECK FRONT FOG LAMP FUSE
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Check that the following fuses are not open.
Is the fuse open?
YES >> Repair the harness and replace the fuse.
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK FRONT FOG LAMP OUTPUT VOLTAGE
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the front fog/turn lamp connector.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON.
4. Turn the front fog lamps ON.
5. Check the voltage between the fog/turn lamp connector and ground.
Are the voltage readings as specified?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> GO TO 3. Fog : Front fog lamp ON
Off : Front fog lamp OFF
Unit
LocationFuse No.Capacity
Front fog lamp IPDM E/R5620A
(+)
(−)V olt a g e
Connector Terminal
LH E101 1
Ground Battery voltage
RH E102 1
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PARKING LAMP CIRCUIT
PARKING LAMP CIRCUIT
DescriptionINFOID:0000000005146650
The IPDM E/R (intelligent power distribution module engine room) controls the tail lamp relay based on inputs
from the BCM via the CAN communication lines. When the tail lamp relay is energized, power flows through
fuse 37, located in the IPDM E/R. Power then flows to the front and rear combination lamps.
Component Function CheckINFOID:0000000005146651
1.CHECK PARKING LAMP OPERATION
WITHOUT CONSULT-III
1. Activate IPDM E/R auto active test. Refer to PCS-12, "
Diagnosis Description".
2. Check that the parking lamp is turned ON.
CONSULT-III
1. Select "EXTERNAL LAMPS" of IPDM E/R active test item.
2. With operating the test items, check that the parking lamp is turned ON.
Is the parking lamp turned ON?
YES >> Parking lamp circuit is normal.
NO >> Refer to EXL-38, "
Diagnosis Procedure - Without Daytime Light System", EXL-41, "Diagnosis
Procedure - With Daytime Light System".
Diagnosis Procedure - Wit hout Daytime Light SystemINFOID:0000000005146652
Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to EXL-84, "Wiring Diagram".
1.CHECK PARKING LAMP FUSES
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Check that the following fuses are not open.
Is the fuse open?
YES >> Repair the harness and replace the fuse.
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK TAIL LAMP RELAY OUTPUT (VOLTAGE)
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the front combination lamp connector, rear combination lamp connector and license plate
lamp connector.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON.
4. Turn the parking lamps ON. TAIL : Parking lamp ON
Off : Parking lamp OFF
Unit
LocationFuse No.Capacity
Parking lamps IPDM E/R3710A
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BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE)
ECU DIAGNOSIS
BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE)
Reference ValueINFOID:0000000005369890
VALUES ON THE DIAGNOSIS TOOL
Monitor ItemCondition Value/Status
AIR COND SW A/C switch OFF
OFF
A/C switch ON ON
AUT LIGHT SYS Outside of the room is dark
OFF
Outside of the room is bright ON
AUTO LIGHT SW Lighting switch OFF
OFF
Lighting switch AUTO ON
BACK DOOR SW Back door closed
OFF
Back door opened ON
CARGO LAMP SW Cargo lamp switch OFF
OFF
Cargo lamp switch ON ON
CDL LOCK SW Door lock/unlock switch does not operate
OFF
Press door lock/unlock switch to the LOCK side ON
CDL UNLOCK SW Door lock/unlock switch does not operate
OFF
Press door lock/unlock switch to the UNLOCK side ON
DOOR SW-AS Front door RH closed
OFF
Front door RH opened ON
DOOR SW-DR Front door LH closed
OFF
Front door LH opened ON
DOOR SW-RL Rear door LH closed
OFF
Rear door LH opened ON
DOOR SW-RR Rear door RH closed
OFF
Rear door RH opened ON
ENGINE RUN Engine stopped
OFF
Engine running ON
FR FOG SW Front fog lamp switch OFF
OFF
Front fog lamp switch ON ON
FR WASHER SW Front washer switch OFF
OFF
Front washer switch ON ON
FR WIPER LOW Front wiper switch OFF
OFF
Front wiper switch LO ON
FR WIPER HI Front wiper switch OFF
OFF
Front wiper switch HI ON
FR WIPER INT Front wiper switch OFF
OFF
Front wiper switch INT ON
FR WIPER STOP Any position other than front wiper stop position
OFF
Front wiper stop position ON
HAZARD SW When hazard switch is not pressed
OFF
When hazard switch is pressed ON
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