2010 INFINITI QX56 air suspension

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C1802 COMPRESSOR RELAY
C1802 COMPRESSOR RELAY
DescriptionINFOID:0000000005148154
The compressor motor relay is controlled by the suspension control unit. The suspension control unit supplies
voltage to the coil side of the relay to activate it. T he compressor motor relay, when activated, supplies power
to the suspension air compressor.
DTC LogicINFOID:0000000005148155
DTC DETECTION LOGIC
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000005148156
1.CHECK COMPRESSOR MOTOR RELAY OPERATION
CAUTION:
The "COMPRESSOR" active test will remain ON until it is turned off using CONSULT-III. Allowing the
compressor to run for an extended period of time may cause damage to the air levelizer system com-
ponents due to excessive air pressure.
CONSULT-III
1. Turn ignition ON.
2. Select "COMPRESSOR" of AIR LEVELIZER active test items.
3. While operating test item, check that the suspension air compressor turns ON.
Does the suspension air compressor operate properly?
YES >> Compressor motor relay and suspension air compressor are operating normally.
NO >> Refer to SCS-20, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
DTC CONSULT-III Diagnostic item is detected when ... Probable malfunction location
C1802 COMPRESSOR RELAY • Driving transistor for the compressor
relay is
OFF and monitor voltage continues at a high
level for more than 10 seconds.
• Driving transistor for the compressor relay is
ON and monitor voltage continues at a low
level for more than 5 seconds. Compressor motor relay. Refer to
SCS-20,
"Component Function Check".
ON : Compressor turns ON
OFF : Compressor turns OFF
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C1803 EXHAUST SOLENOIDSCS-11
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C1803 EXHAUST SOLENOID
DescriptionINFOID:0000000005148157
The exhaust valve solenoid controls the vent function of the suspensi on control system. The exhaust valve
solenoid is built into the suspension air compressor. The suspension control unit supplies voltage to the
exhaust valve solenoid to activate it.
DTC LogicINFOID:0000000005148158
DTC DETECTION LOGIC
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000005148159
1.CHECK EXHAUST SOLENOID OPERATION
CAUTION:
While operating this active test, the suspension control system wil l vent air pressure and the vehicle
ride height will lower. Ensure th e area around the vehicle is free from obstructions before beginning
test.
CONSULT-III
1. Ensure the suspension control system has air pressure and is not drooping in the rear.
2. Select "EXHAUST SOLENOID" of AIR LEVELIZER active test items.
3. While operating test item, check that the exhaust va lve solenoid opens to vent air from the system. The
vehicle should lower when the exhaust valve solenoid is activated.
Does the system vent properly?
YES >> Exhaust valve solenoid is operating normally.
NO >> Refer to SCS-24, "
Description".
DTC CONSULT-III Diagnostic item is detected when ... Probable malfunction location
C1803 EXHAUST SOLENOID • Driving transistor for the exhaust valve sole-
noid is OFF and monitor voltage continues at
a high level for more than 10 seconds.
• Driving transistor for the exhaust valve sole- noid is ON and monitor voltage continues at
a low level for more than 5 seconds. Open or short circuit in the exhaust valve sole-
noid control circuit. Refer to
SCS-24, "
Compo-
nent Function Check".
ON : Air vents and vehicle ride height lowers
OFF : No air vents and vehicle ride height remains constant
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C1804 HEIGHT ADJUSTING MALFUNCTION (COMPRESSOR)
C1804 HEIGHT ADJUSTING MA LFUNCTION (COMPRESSOR)
DescriptionINFOID:0000000005148160
The compressor motor relay is controlled by the sus pension control unit. The suspension control unit supplies
voltage to the coil side of the relay to activate it. T he compressor motor relay, when activated, supplies power
to the suspension air compressor.
DTC LogicINFOID:0000000005148161
DTC DETECTION LOGIC
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000005148162
1.CHECK COMPRESSOR MOTOR RELAY OPERATION
CAUTION:
The "COMPRESSOR" active test will remain ON until it is turned off using CONSULT-III. Allowing the
compressor to run for an extended period of time may cause damage to the air levelizer system com-
ponents due to excessive air pressure.
CONSULT-III
1. Turn ignition ON.
2. Select "COMPRESSOR" of AIR LEVELIZER active test items.
3. While operating test item, check that the suspension air compressor turns ON.
Does the suspension air compressor operate properly?
YES >> Compressor motor relay and suspension air compressor are operating normally.
NO >> Refer to SCS-20, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
DTC CONSULT-III Diagnostic item is detected when ... Probable malfunction location
C1804 VEHICLE HEIGHT AD-
JUSTING MALFUNC-
TION (COMPRESSOR) Continuous compressor relay ON time is more
than 120 seconds.
Compressor motor relay. Refer to
SCS-20,
"Component Function Check".
ON : Compressor turns ON
OFF : Compressor turns OFF
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C1805 HEIGHT ADJUSTING MALFUNCTION (EXH SOLENOID)
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C1805 HEIGHT ADJUSTING MALF UNCTION (EXH SOLENOID)
DescriptionINFOID:0000000005148163
The exhaust valve solenoid controls the vent function of the suspensi on control system. The exhaust valve
solenoid is built into the suspension air compressor. The suspension control unit supplies voltage to the
exhaust valve solenoid to activate it.
DTC LogicINFOID:0000000005148164
DTC DETECTION LOGIC
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000005148165
1.CHECK EXHAUST SOLENOID OPERATION
CAUTION:
While operating this active test, the suspension control system wil l vent air pressure and the vehicle
ride height will lower. Ensure th e area around the vehicle is free from obstructions before beginning
test.
CONSULT-III
1. Ensure the suspension control system has air pressure and is not drooping in the rear.
2. Select "EXHAUST SOLENOID" of AIR LEVELIZER active test items.
3. While operating test item, check that the exhaust va lve solenoid opens to vent air from the system. The
vehicle should lower when the exhaust valve solenoid is activated.
Does the system vent properly?
YES >> Exhaust valve solenoid is operating normally.
NO >> Refer to SCS-24, "
Description".
DTC CONSULT-III Diagnostic item is detected when ... Probable malfunction location
C1805 VEHICLE HEIGHT AD-
JUSTING MALFUNC-
TION (EXHAUST
SOLENOID) Continuous exhaust valve solenoid ON time is
more than 120 seconds.
Short to power in the exhaust valve solenoid
control circuit. Refer to
SCS-24, "
Component
Function Check".
ON : Air vents and vehicle ride height lowers
OFF : No air vents and vehicle ride height remains constant
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C1806 VEHICLE HEIGHT SENSOR LOCKING MALFUNCTION
C1806 VEHICLE HEIGHT SENSOR LOCKING MALFUNCTION
DescriptionINFOID:0000000005148166
The vehicle height sensor operates on a 5 volt referenc e signal from the suspension control unit. The suspen-
sion control unit also provides ground to the height sensor.
DTC LogicINFOID:0000000005148167
DTC DETECTION LOGIC
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000005148168
1.CHECK HEIGHT SENSOR OPERATION
CONSULT-III
1. Turn ignition switch ON
2. Select "HEIGT SEN" of AIR LEVELIZER data monitor test item.
Is the HEIGHT SEN voltage within the given range?
YES >> Height sensor is operating normally.
NO >> Refer to SCS-23, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
DTC CONSULT-III Diagnostic item is detected when ... Probable malfunction location
C1806 VEHICLE HEIGHT SEN-
SOR LOCKING MAL-
FUNCTION Output sensor voltage variation
±0.02V is more
than 100 seconds when vehicle height range is
normal. • Height sensor power/ground supply. Refer to
SCS-18, "
HEIGHT SENSOR : Diagnosis
Procedure".
• Charging system malfunction. Refer to CHG-
8, "Inspection Procedure".
HEIGHT SEN : 0.2V - 4.8V with no more than ± 0.02V
variation
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C1808 INTEGRAL TIME MALFUNCTION SUPPLYING AIR
C1808 INTEGRAL TIME MALFUNCTION SUPPLYING AIR
DescriptionINFOID:0000000005148172
The suspension air compressor is supplied power by the compressor motor relay. The suspension control unit
supplies power to the compressor motor relay in order to activate the relay and subsequently activate the sus-
pension air compressor.
DTC LogicINFOID:0000000005148173
DTC DETECTION LOGIC
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000005148174
1.CHECK COMPRESSOR MOTOR RELAY OPERATION
CAUTION:
The "COMPRESSOR" active test will remain ON until it is turned off using CONSULT-III. Allowing the
compressor to run for an extended period of time may cause damage to the air levelizer system com-
ponents due to excessive air pressure.
CONSULT-III
1. Turn ignition ON.
2. Select "COMPRESSOR" of AIR LEVELIZER active test items.
3. While operating test item, check that the suspension air compressor turns ON.
Does the suspension air compressor operate properly?
YES >> Compressor motor relay and suspension air compressor are operating normally.
NO >> Refer to SCS-20, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
DTC CONSULT-III Diagnostic item is detected when ... Probable malfunction location
C1808 INTEGRAL TIME MAL-
FUNCTION SUPPLYING
AIR A suspension air compressor ON request has
been in effect for 180 seconds and the suspen-
sion air compressor has not activated during
that time. • Compressor motor relay. Refer to
SCS-20,
"Diagnosis Procedure".
• Suspension air compressor. Refer to SCS-
17, "SUSPENSION AIR COMPRESSOR :
Diagnosis Procedure".
ON : Compressor turns ON
OFF : Compressor turns OFF
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POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUITSCS-17
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POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT
SUSPENSION CONTROL UNIT
SUSPENSION CONTROL UNIT : Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000005148175
Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to SCS-29, "Wiring Diagram".
1.CHECK FUSES
Check that the following fuses of the sus pension control unit are not are not blown.
Are the fuses OK?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> If fuse is blown, be sure to eliminate cause of malfunction before installing new fuse.
2.POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT CHECK
1. Disconnect suspension control unit connector B3.
2. Check voltage between the suspension control unit connector B3 and ground.
Are the voltage results as specified?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> • Check connector housings for disconnected or loose terminals. • Repair harness or connector.
3.GROUND CIRCUIT CHECK
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check continuity between suspension control unit harness con- nector B3 and ground.
Is continuity present?
YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> Repair harness or connector.
SUSPENSION AIR COMPRESSOR
SUSPENSION AIR COMPRESSOR : Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000005148176
Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to SCS-29, "Wiring Diagram".
UnitTerminals Signal name Fuse No.
Suspension control unit 7
Battery power 29
6 Ignition switch ON or START 12
(+)
(-) OFF ACC ON
Connector Terminal
B3 7Ground
Battery
voltage Battery
voltage Battery
voltage
6Ground0V 0V Battery
voltage
AWEIA0114ZZ
Connector Terminal —Continuity
B3 16Ground Yes
ALEIA0028GB
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POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT
1.CHECK COMPRESSOR MOTOR RELAY OPRATION
CONSULT-III
1. Disconnect the suspension air compressor connector C9.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Select "COMPRESSOR" under AIR LEVELIZER active test items.
4. While operating the test item, check voltage at the suspension
air compressor connector C9 terminal 4.
Is battery voltage present?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.COMPRESSOR MOTOR RELAY POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT CHECK
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the compressor motor relay connector.
3. Check continuity between compressor motor relay connector E131 (A) terminal 3 and suspension air compressor connector
C9 (B) terminal 4.
4. Check continuity between compressor motor relay connector E131 (A) terminal 3 and ground.
Are the continuity test results as specified?
YES >> Check compressor motor relay. Refer to SCS-20, "Diagnosis Procedure".
NO >> Repair harness or connector.
3.GROUND CIRCUIT CHECK
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check continuity between suspension air compressor connector C9 terminals 1 and 3 and ground.
Is continuity present?
YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> Repair harness or connector.
HEIGHT SENSOR
HEIGHT SENSOR : Dia gnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000005148177
Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to SCS-29, "Wiring Diagram".
(+)
(-)Voltage
Connector Terminal
C9 4Ground Battery Voltage
ALEIA0021GB
AB
Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
E131 3 C9 4 Yes
A —Continuity
Connector Terminal
E131 3Ground No
ALEIA0022GB
Connector Terminal —Continuity
C9 1
Ground Yes
3
ALEIA0023GB
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