2010 INFINITI QX56 air suspension

CK SUSP WARNING INDICATOR CONTROL CIRCUITSCS-27
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4. Check continuity between suspension control unit connector B3 (A) terminal 10 and ground.
Are the continuity test results as specified?
YES >> Replace the combination meter. Refer to MWI-100, "Removal and Installation".
NO >> Repair harness or connector.
A —Contin u it y
Connector Terminal
B3 10Ground No
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SUSPENSION CONTROL UNIT
ECU DIAGNOSIS
SUSPENSION CONTROL UNIT
Reference ValueINFOID:0000000005148190
TERMINAL LAYOUT
PHYSICAL VALUES
AWLIA1640ZZ
Terminal
(Wire color) Description
ConditionReference value
(Approx.)
+ – Signal nameInput/
Output
1
(V) Ground Compressor relay output Output Ignition
switch ON Air levelizer raising vehicle
ride height
Battery voltage
3
(W) Ground Height sensor input
InputIgnition
switch
ON —0
.2 V - 4 .8 V
5
(R) Ground VREF output (height sen-
sor)
OutputIgnition
switch ON —5
V
6
(G/R) Ground IGN power supply
InputIgnition
switch ON or
START —
Battery voltage
7
(W/L) Ground BAT power supply
InputIgnition
switch OFF —
Battery voltage
8
(G/W) Ground Diagnostic K-line Input/
Output ——
—
9
(SB) Ground Exhaust valve output Output Ignition
switch ON Air levelizer lowering vehi-
cle ride height (venting)
Battery voltage
10
(BR) Ground Warning lamp output Output Ignition
switch
ON Warning lamp ON
0V
Warning lamp OFF Battery voltage
14
(L) Ground Height sensor ground Output Ignition
switch ON —
Less than 0.2V
15
(BR/W) Ground Generator input
InputIgnition
switch ON Charge light ON
0V
Charge light OFF Battery voltage
16
(B) Ground
Suspension control unit
ground InputIgnition
switch
ON —
Less than 0.2V
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SUSPENSION CONTROL UNITSCS-35
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Compressor relay [C1802] • Driving transistor for compressor relay is OFF and monitor
voltage continues at a high level for more than 10 seconds.
• Driving transistor for compressor relay is ON and monitor voltage continues at a low level for more than 5 seconds. SCS-10, "DiagnosisProcedure".
Exhaust solenoid [C1803] • Driving transistor for exhaust valve solenoid is OFF and
monitor voltage continues at a high level for more than 10
seconds.
• Driving transistor for exhaust valve solenoid is ON and mon- itor voltage continues at a low level for more than 5 seconds. SCS-11,
"DiagnosisProcedure".
Vehicle height adjusting malfunc-
tion (compressor)[C1804] Continuous compressor relay ON time is more than 120 sec-
onds. SCS-12,
"DiagnosisProcedure".
Vehicle height adjusting malfunc-
tion (exhaust solenoid)[C1805] Continuous exhaust valve solenoid ON time is more than 120
seconds. SCS-13,
"DiagnosisProcedure".
Vehicle height sensor locking mal-
function [C1806] Output sensor voltage variation
±0.02V is more than 100 sec-
onds when vehicle height range is normal. SCS-14, "
Diagnosis Proce-
dure".
Sensor 5V malfunction [C1807] Sensor reference voltage is less than 0.8V or more than 6V for
20 seconds. SCS-15,
"DiagnosisProcedure"
Integral time malfunction by sup-
plying air [C1808]A suspension air compressor ON request has been in effect
for 180 seconds and the suspension air compressor has not
activated during that time. SCS-16,
"DiagnosisProcedure".
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SCS-36
< SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS >
SUSPENSION CONTROL SYSTEM
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
SUSPENSION CONTROL SYSTEM
Symptom TableINFOID:0000000005148193
AIR LEVELIZER
SymptomPossible causeReference page
Inoperative • Suspension control unit
• Compressor motor relay
• Suspension air compressorSCS-37, "
Diagnosis Proce-
dure"
System does not raise • Suspension control unit
• Height sensor
• Compressor motor relay
• Suspension air compressor
• Leak in system
• Restriction in systemSCS-38, "Diagnosis Proce-
dure"
System does not lower
• Suspension control unit
• Height sensor
• Compressor motor relay
• Suspension air compressor
• Restriction in systemSCS-39, "Diagnosis Proce-
dure"
CK SUSP indicator lamp always ON with key ON
• CK SUSP indicator la
mp control circuit
• Suspension control unit SCS-26, "Description"
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SUSPENSION CONTROL SYSTEM INOPERATIVESCS-37
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SUSPENSION CONTROL SYSTEM INOPERATIVE
DescriptionINFOID:0000000005148194
The suspension control system does not activate. It does not raise or lower the vehicle in response to ride
height changes.
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000005148195
1.SUSPENSION CONTROL UNIT PO WER AND GROUND INSPECTION
Check the suspension control unit power and ground supply. Refer to SCS-17, "
SUSPENSION CONTROL
UNIT : Diagnosis Procedure".
Does the suspension control uni t power and ground pass inspection?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
2.CHECK HEIGHT SENSOR SIGNAL INPUT
CONSULT-III DATA MONITOR
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Select "HEIGT SEN" of AI R LEVELIZER data monitor item.
3. Check the monitor status.
Is the height sensor voltage normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Check height sensor signal circuit. Refer to SCS-23, "
Diagnosis Procedure" .
3.CHECK GENERATOR "L" CIRCUIT SIGNAL
CONSULT-III DATA MONITOR
1. Start the engine.
2. Select "ACG L" of AIR LEVELIZER data monitor item.
3. Check the monitor status.
Is the generator "L" signal operating normally?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Check generator L circuit. Refer to CHG-12, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
4.SUSPENSION AIR COMPRESSOR POWER AND GROUND INSPECTION
Check the suspension air compressor power and ground supply. Refer to SCS-17, "
SUSPENSION AIR COM-
PRESSOR : Diagnosis Procedure".
Does the suspension air compress or power and ground pass inspection?
YES >> System is operating normally.
NO >> Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.HEIGT SEN : 0.2V - 4.8V
ACG L
: OFF with charge light OFF
: ON with charge light ON
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SCS-38
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SUSPENSION CONTROL SYSTEM DOES NOT RAISE
SUSPENSION CONTROL SYSTEM DOES NOT RAISE
DescriptionINFOID:0000000005148196
The suspension control system does not raise t he vehicle in accordance with ride height changes.
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000005148197
1.SUSPENSION CONTROL UNIT POWER AND GROUND INSPECTION
Check the suspension control unit power and ground supply. Refer to SCS-17, "
SUSPENSION CONTROL
UNIT : Diagnosis Procedure".
Does the suspension control unit power and ground pass inspection?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
2.CHECK HEIGHT SENSOR SIGNAL INPUT
CONSULT-III DATA MONITOR
1. Turn ignition ON.
2. Select "HEIGT SEN" of AI R LEVELIZER data monitor item.
3. Check the monitor status.
Is the height sensor voltage normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Check height sensor signal circuit. Refer to SCS-23, "
Diagnosis Procedure" .
3.SUSPENSION AIR COMPRESSOR POWER AND GROUND INSPECTION
Check the suspension air compressor power and ground supply. Refer to SCS-17, "
SUSPENSION AIR COM-
PRESSOR : Diagnosis Procedure".
Does the suspension air compressor power and ground pass inspection?
YES >> Inspect for a weak compressor, leak or restri ction in the system. Repair or replace malfunctioning
part.
NO >> Repair or replace the malfunctioning part. HEIGT SEN
: 0.2V - 4.8V
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SUSPENSION CONTROL SYSTEM DOES NOT LOWER
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SUSPENSION CONTROL SYST EM DOES NOT LOWER
DescriptionINFOID:0000000005148198
The suspension control system does not lower the vehicle in accordance with ride height changes.
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000005148199
1.SUSPENSION CONTROL UNIT POWER AND GROUND INSPECTION
Check the suspension control unit power and ground supply. Refer to SCS-17, "
SUSPENSION CONTROL
UNIT : Diagnosis Procedure".
Does the suspension control uni t power and ground pass inspection?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
2.CHECK HEIGHT SENSOR SIGNAL INPUT
CONSULT-III DATA MONITOR
1. Turn ignition ON.
2. Select "HEIGT SEN" of AI R LEVELIZER data monitor item.
3. Check the monitor status.
Is the height sensor voltage normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Check height sensor signal circuit. Refer to SCS-23, "
Diagnosis Procedure" .
3.EXHAUST VALVE SOLENOID CIRCUIT INSPECTION
Check the exhaust valve solenoid circuit. Refer to SCS-24, "
Component Function Check".
Does the exhaust valve solenoi d circuit pass inspection?
YES >> Inspect for a restriction in the system. repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
NO >> Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.HEIGT SEN : 0.2V - 4.8V
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PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTION
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (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 for Rear SuspensionINFOID:0000000005148201
• When installing the rubber bushings, the final ti ghtening must be done under unladen condition and with the
tires on level ground. Oil will shorten the life of the r ubber bushings, so wipe off any spilled oil immediately.
• Unladen condition means the fuel tank, engine coolant and lubricants are at the full specification. The spare tire, jack, hand tools, and mats are in their designated positions.
• After installing suspension components, check the wheel alignment.
• Caulking nuts are not reusable. Always use new caulking nuts for installation. New caulking nuts are pre-
oiled, do not apply any additional lubrication.
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