2011 INFINITI QX56 Head lamp

BASIC INSPECTIONEC-139
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BASIC INSPECTION
Work ProcedureINFOID:0000000006217739
1.INSPECTION START
1. Check service records for any recent repairs that ma y indicate a related malfunction, or a current need for
scheduled maintenance.
2. Open engine hood and check the following:
- Harness connectors for improper connections
- Wiring harness for improper connections, pinches and cut
- Vacuum hoses for splits, kinks and improper connections
- Hoses and ducts for leakage
- Air cleaner clogging
- Gasket
3. Check that electrical or mechanical loads are not applied.
- Headlamp switch is OFF.
- Air conditioner switch is OFF.
- Rear window defogger switch is OFF.
- Steering wheel is in the straight-ahead position, etc.
4. Start engine and warm it up until engine coolant temperature indicator points to the middle of gauge.
Check that engine stays below 1,000 rpm.
5. Run engine at approximately 2,000 rpm for approximately 2 min- utes under no load.
6. Check that no DTC is displayed with CONSULT-III or GST.
Are any DTCs detected?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> GO TO 3.
2.REPAIR OR REPLACE
Repair or replace components as necessary according to corresponding Diagnosis Procedure.
>> GO TO 3
3.CHECK IDLE SPEED
1. Run engine at approximately 2,000 rpm for approximately 2 minutes under no load.
SEF983U
SEF976U
SEF977U
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EC-148
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IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING
IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING
DescriptionINFOID:0000000006217750
Idle Air Volume Learning is a function of ECM to learn
the idle air volume that keeps engine idle speed within
the specific range. It must be perfo rmed under the following conditions:
 Each time the electric throttle control actuator or ECM is replaced.
 Idle speed or ignition timing is out of the specification.
Work ProcedureINFOID:0000000006217751
1.PRECONDITIONING
Check that all of the following conditions are satisfied.
Learning will be cancelled if any of the follo wing conditions are missed for even a moment.
 Battery voltage: More than 12.9 V (At idle)
 Engine coolant temperature: 70 - 105 °C (158 - 221 °F)
 Selector lever position: P or N
 Electric load switch: OFF
(Air conditioner, headlamp, rear window defogger)
On vehicles equipped with daytime light systems, if the parking brake is applied before the engine is
started the headlamp will not illuminate.
 Steering wheel: Neutral (Straight-ahead position)
 Vehicle speed: Stopped
 Transmission: Warmed-up
- With CONSULT-III: Drive vehicle until “ATF TEMP 2” in “DATA MONITOR” mode of “A/T” system indicates
less than 0.9 V.
- Without CONSULT-III: Drive vehicle for 10 minutes.
Will CONSULT-III be used?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> GO TO 3.
2.PERFORM IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING
WITH CONSULT-III
1. Perform Accelerator Pedal Released Position Learning. Refer to EC-146, "
Work Procedure".
2. Perform Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning. EC-147, "
Work Procedure".
3. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
4. Select “IDLE AIR VOL LEARN” in “WORK SUPPORT” mode.
5. Touch “START” and wait 20 seconds.
Is
“CMPLT” displayed on CONSULT-III screen?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> GO TO 5.
3.PERFORM IDLE AIR VOLUME LEARNING
WITHOUT CONSULT-III
NOTE:
 It is better to count the ti me accurately with a clock.
 It is impossible to switch the di agnostic mode when an accelerator pedal position sensor circuit has
a malfunction.
1. Perform Accelerator Pedal Released Position Learning. Refer to EC-146, "
Work Procedure".
2. Perform Throttle Valve Closed Position Learning. EC-147, "
Work Procedure".
3. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
4. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
5. Confirm that accelerator pedal is fully releas ed, turn ignition switch ON and wait 3 seconds.
6. Repeat the following procedure quickly 5 times within 5 seconds.
- Fully depress the accelerator pedal.
- Fully release the accelerator pedal.
7. Wait 7 seconds, fully depress the accelerator pedal for approx. 20 seconds until the MIL stops blinking
and turns ON.
8. Fully release the accelerator pedal within 3 seconds after the MIL turns ON.
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EC-314
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P0441 EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM
5. Set voltmeter probes to ECM harness connector terminals under the following conditions.
6. Check EVAP control system pressure sensor value at idle speed and note it.
7. Establish and maintain the following conditions for at least 1 minute.
8. Verify that EVAP control system pressure sensor
value stays 0.1 V less than the value at idle speed (mea-
sured at step 6) for at least 1 second.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> INSPECTION END
NO >> Proceed to EC-314, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000006288306
1.CHECK EVAP CANISTER
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check EVAP canister for cracks.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES-1 >> With CONSULT-III: GO TO 2.
YES-2 >> Without CONSULT-III: GO TO 3.
NO >> Replace EVAP canister. Refer to FL-12, "
Removal and Installation".
2.CHECK PURGE FLOW
WITH CONSULT-III
1. Disconnect vacuum hose connected to EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve at EVAP ser-
vice port.
2. Start engine and let it idle.
3. Select “PURG VOL CONT/V” in “A CTIVE TEST” mode with CONSULT-III.
4. Touch “Qd” and “Qu” on CONSULT-III screen to adjust “PURG VOL CONT/V” opening and check vacuum
existence.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 7.
NO >> GO TO 4.
3.CHECK PURGE FLOW
WITHOUT CONSULT-III
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Stop engine.
3. Disconnect vacuum hose connected to EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve at EVAP ser-
vice port and install vacuum gauge. For the location of EVAP service port, refer to EC-45, "
EVAPORATIVE
EMISSION SYSTEM : System Description".
ECM
Connector +–
Te r m i n a l Te r m i n a l
E80 143
(EVAP control system pressure sensor signal) 150
Air conditioner switch ON
Headlamp switch ON
Rear window defogger switch ON
Engine speed Approx. 3,000 rpm
Gear position Any position other than P, N or R
PURG VOL CONT/V Vacuum 100% Existed0% Not existed
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ELECTRICAL LOAD SIGNALEC-493
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ELECTRICAL LOAD SIGNAL
DescriptionINFOID:0000000006217994
The electrical load signal (Rear window defogger switch
signal, headlamp switch signal, heater fan switch sig-
nal, etc.) is transferred via the CAN communication line.
Component Function CheckINFOID:0000000006217995
1.CHECK REAR WINDOW DEF OGGER SWITCH FUNCTION
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Select “DATA MONITOR” mode with CONSULT-III.
3. Select “LOAD SIGNAL” and check indication under the following conditions.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Go to EC-493, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
2.CHECK LIGHTING SWITCH FUNCTION
Check “LOAD SIGNAL” indication under the following conditions.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Go to EC-493, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
3.CHECK HEATER FAN CONTROL SWITCH FUNCTION
Select “HEATER FAN SW” and check indication under the following conditions.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> INSPECTION END
NO >> Go to EC-493, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000006217996
1.INSPECTION START
Confirm the malfunctioning circuit (rear window defogger, headlamp or heater fan). Refer to EC-493, "
Compo-
nent Function Check".
Which circuit is related to the incident?
Rear window defogger>>GO TO 2.
Headlamp>>GO TO 3.
Heater fan>>GO TO 4.
2.CHECK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SYSTEM
Refer to DEF-24, "
Work Flow".
Monitor item Condition Indication
LOAD SIGNAL Rear window defogger switch ON ON
OFF OFF
Monitor item Condition Indication
LOAD SIGNAL Lighting switch ON at 2nd position ON
OFF OFF
Monitor item Condition Indication
HEATER FAN SW Heater fan control switch ON ON
OFF OFF
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EC-494
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ELECTRICAL LOAD SIGNAL
>> INSPECTION END
3.CHECK HEADLAMP SYSTEM
Refer to EXL-59, "
Work Flow".
>> INSPECTION END
4.CHECK HEATER FAN CONTROL SYSTEM
Refer to HAC-60, "
Work Flow".
>> INSPECTION END
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DRIVER CONTROLS
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CONTENTS
EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM
XENON TYPE
PRECAUTION ................ ...............................
5
PRECAUTIONS .............................................. .....5
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ............................................................. ......
5
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ..............................6
COMPONENT PARTS ................................... .....6
EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM .................................6
EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM : Component
Parts Location ..................................................... ......
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM :
Component Description ............................................
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FRONT COMBINATION LAMP ............................. ......8
FRONT COMBINATION LAMP : Xenon Head-
lamp ..........................................................................
8
FRONT COMBINATION LAMP : HID control unit ......9
FRONT COMBINATION LAMP : High Beam Sole-
noid ...........................................................................
9
FRONT COMBINATION LAMP : Aiming Motor ........9
FRONT COMBINATION LAMP : Swivel Actuator ......9
SYSTEM .............................................................10
HEADLAMP SYSTEM ...............................................10
HEADLAMP SYSTEM : Syst em Diagram ...............10
HEADLAMP SYSTEM : System Description ....... ....10
HEADLAMP SYSTEM : Fail-safe ............................10
AUTO LIGHT SYSTEM ..... ........................................11
AUTO LIGHT SYSTEM : System Diagram ......... ....11
AUTO LIGHT SYSTEM : System Description (For
CANADA) ................................................................
11
AUTO LIGHT SYSTEM : System Description (Ex-
cept for CANADA) ...................................................
12
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT SYSTEM ......................14
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGH T SYSTEM : System
Diagram ............................................................... ....
14
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT SYSTEM : System
Description ........................................................... ....
14
ACTIVE ADAPTIVE FRONT-LIGHTING SYSTEM ....14
ACTIVE ADAPTIVE FRONT-LIGHTING SYSTEM
: System Diagram ................................................ ....
15
ACTIVE ADAPTIVE FRONT-LIGHTING SYSTEM
: System Description ................................................
15
ACTIVE ADAPTIVE FRONT-LIGHTING SYSTEM
: Fail-Safe ................................................................
17
HEADLAMP AIMING CONTROL (MANUAL) ...........17
HEADLAMP AIMING CO NTROL (MANUAL) :
System Description .............................................. ....
18
TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING LAMP
SYSTEM .....................................................................
18
TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING LAMP
SYSTEM : System Diagram ................................ ....
18
TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING LAMP
SYSTEM : System Description ................................
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PARKING, LICENSE PLATE, SIDE MARKER AND
TAIL LAMP SYSTEM ............................................. ....
18
PARKING, LICENSE PLATE, SIDE MARKER
AND TAIL LAMP SYSTEM : System Diagram ........
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PARKING, LICENSE PLATE, SIDE MARKER
AND TAIL LAMP SYSTEM : System Description ....
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PARKING, LICENSE PLATE, SIDE MARKER
AND TAIL LAMP SYSTEM : Fail-safe .....................
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FRONT FOG LAMP SYSTEM ............................... ....19
FRONT FOG LAMP SYSTEM : System Diagram ....20
FRONT FOG LAMP SYSTEM : System Descrip-
tion ....................................................................... ....
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FRONT FOG LAMP SYSTEM : Fail-Safe ...............20
EXTERIOR LAMP BATTERY SAVER SYSTEM ... ....20
EXTERIOR LAMP BATTERY SAVER SYSTEM :
System Diagram ......................................................
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EXTERIOR LAMP BATTERY SAVER SYSTEM :
System Description .................................................
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (BCM) ............................22
COMMON ITEM ..................................................... ...22
COMMON ITEM : CONSULT-III Function (BCM -
COMMON ITEM) ................................................. ...
22
HEADLAMP ........................................................... ...23
HEADLAMP : CONSULT-III Function (BCM -
HEAD LAMP) ..........................................................
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FLASHER ............................................................... ...25
FLASHER : CONSULT-III Function (BCM -
FLASHER) ..............................................................
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (IPDM E/R) ....................27
Diagnosis Description .......................................... ...27
CONSULT-III Function (IPDM E/R) ........................29
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (AFS) .............................32
CONSULT-III Function (ADAPTIVE LIGHT) ........ ...32
ECU DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION ..............34
BCM, IPDM E/R .............................................. ...34
List of ECU Reference ......................................... ...34
AFS CONTROL UNIT ........................................35
Reference Value .................................................. ...35
Fail-Safe .................................................................38
DTC Inspection Priority Chart .................................39
DTC Index ..............................................................39
WIRING DIAGRAM .....................................40
EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM .................... ...40
Wiring Diagram .................................................... ...40
BASIC INSPECTION ...................................59
DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOW ...... ...59
Work Flow ............................................................ ...59
INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT ...................61
ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING
CONTROL UNIT (AFS CONTROL UNIT) .............. ...
61
ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING
CONTROL UNIT (AFS CONTROL UNIT) : De-
scription ..................................................................
61
ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING
CONTROL UNIT (AFS CONTROL UNIT) : Special
Repair Requirement ...............................................
61
ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING
CONTROL UNIT (HEIGHT SENSOR) ................... ...
61
ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING
CONTROL UNIT (HEIGHT SENSOR) : Descrip-
tion ....................................................................... ...
61
ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING
CONTROL UNIT (HEIGHT SENSOR) : Special
Repair Requirement ............................................. ...
61
LEVELIZER ADJUSTMENT ......................................61
LEVELIZER ADJUSTMENT : Description ..............61
LEVELIZER ADJUSTMENT : Special Repair Re-
quirement ............................................................. ...
61
DTC/CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS ........................63
B2503, B2504 SWIVEL ACTUATOR ............. ...63
DTC Logic ............................................................ ...63
Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................64
Component Inspection ............................................67
B2513 HEIGHT SENSOR UNUSUAL [FR] .......68
DTC Logic ............................................................ ...68
Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................68
B2514 HEIGHT SENSOR UNUSUAL [RR] .......71
DTC Logic ............................................................ ...71
Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................71
B2516 SHIFT SIGNAL [P, R] ............................74
DTC Logic ............................................................ ...74
Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................74
B2517 VEHICLE SPEED SIGNAL ....................75
DTC Logic ............................................................ ...75
Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................75
B2519 LEVELIZER CALIBRATION ..................76
DTC Logic ............................................................ ...76
Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................76
B2521 ECU CIRCUIT ........................................77
DTC Logic ............................................................ ...77
Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................77
C0126 STEERING ANGLE SENSOR SIGNAL ...80
DTC Logic ............................................................ ...80
Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................80
C0428 STEERING ANGLE SENSOR CALI-
BRATION ...........................................................
81
DTC Logic ............................................................ ...81
Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................81
U1000 CAN COMM CIRCUIT ............................82
Description ........................................................... ...82
DTC Logic ...............................................................82
Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................82
U1010 CONTROL UNIT (CAN) .........................83
DTC Logic ............................................................ ...83
Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................83
POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT .....84
AFS CONTROL UNIT ............................................. ...84
AFS CONTROL UNIT : Diagnosis Procedure .........84
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EXTERIOR LAMP FUSE ................................ ....85
Diagnosis Procedure ........................................... ....85
HEADLAMP (HI) CIRCUIT .................................86
Component Function Check ................................ ....86
Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................86
HEADLAMP (LO) CIRCUIT ................................88
Component Function Check ................................ ....88
Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................88
XENON HEADLAMP ..........................................90
Diagnosis Procedure ........................................... ....90
HEADLAMP LEVELIZER CIRCUIT ...................91
Component Function Check ................................ ....91
Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................91
HEADLAMP AIMING SYSTEM (MANUAL) .......93
Component Inspection ........................................ ....93
FRONT FOG LAMP CIRCUIT ............................94
Component Function Check ................................ ....94
Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................94
PARKING LAMP CIRCUIT ............................. ....96
Component Function Check ................................ ....96
Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................96
FRONT SIDE MARKER LAMP CIRCUIT ...........98
Component Function Check ................................ ....98
Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................98
TURN SIGNAL LAMP CIRCUIT .........................99
Component Function Check ................................ ....99
Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................99
OPTICAL SENSOR ..........................................102
Component Function Check ................................ ..102
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................102
HAZARD SWITCH .......................................... ..105
Component Function Check ................................ ..105
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................105
AFS SWITCH ....................................................107
Component Function Check ................................ ..107
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................107
Component Inspection ..........................................108
TAIL LAMP CIRCUIT .......................................109
BODY SIDE ........................................................... ..109
BODY SIDE : Component Function Check ...........109
BODY SIDE : Diagnosis Procedure ......................109
BACK DOOR SIDE ................................................ ..110
BACK DOOR SIDE : Component Function Check ..110
BACK DOOR SIDE : Diagnosis Procedure ...........111
LICENSE PLATE LAMP CIRCUIT ...................112
Component Function Check ................................ ..112
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................112
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS ............................113
EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM SYMPTOMS .113
Symptom Table ................................................... ..113
NORMAL OPERATING CONDITION .............116
Description .............................................................116
BOTH SIDE HEADLAMPS DO NOT SWITCH
TO HIGH BEAM ..............................................
117
Description .............................................................117
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................117
BOTH SIDE HEADLAMPS (LO) ARE NOT
TURNED ON ...................................................
118
Description ........................................................... ..118
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................118
PARKING, LICENSE PLATE, SIDE MARKER
AND TAIL LAMPS ARE NOT TURNED ON ...
119
Description .............................................................119
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................119
BOTH SIDE FRONT FOG LAMPS ARE NOT
TURNED ON ...................................................
120
Description ........................................................... ..120
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................120
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ......................121
HEADLAMP AIMING ADJUSTMENT .............121
description ........................................................... ..121
Aiming Adjustment Procedure ...............................122
FRONT FOG LAMP AIMING ADJUSTMENT .123
Description .............................................................123
Aiming Adjustment Procedure ...............................123
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .............125
FRONT COMBINATION LAMP ......................125
Exploded View ..................................................... ..125
Removal and Installation .......................................125
Replacement .........................................................126
Disassembly and Assembly ...................................127
FRONT FOG LAMP ........................................128
Exploded View .......................................................128
Removal and Installation .......................................128
Replacement .........................................................128
SIDE TURN SIGNAL LAMP ............................130
Exploded View .......................................................130
Removal and Installation .......................................130
OPTICAL SENSOR .........................................131
Exploded View .......................................................131
Removal and Installation .......................................131
LIGHTING & TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ...........132
Exploded View .......................................................132
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