2011 INFINITI QX56 light

EC-50
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OPERATION
- Engine coolant temperature is slightly higher than
the normal operating temperature. Then CRUISE indica-
tor lamp is blinked slowly.
NOTE:
Engine coolant temperature decreases to the norma l operating temperature, CRUISE indicator lamp stop
blinking and the cruise operation is able to work.
- Malfunction for some self-diagnoses regarding ASCD s ystem. CRUISE indicator lamp is blinked quickly.
 When ASCD MAIN switch is turned to OFF during the cr uise control driving, all of ASCD operations is can-
celed and vehicle speed memory is erased.
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EC-52
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (ECM)
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (ECM)
DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION
DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION : 1st Trip Detect
ion Logic and Two Trip Detection Logic
INFOID:0000000006217722
When a malfunction is detected for the first time, 1st tr ip DTC and 1st trip Freeze Frame data are stored in the
ECM memory. The MIL will not illuminate at this stage. <1st trip>
If the same malfunction is detected again during the next drive, the DTC and Freeze Frame data are stored in
the ECM memory, and the MIL illuminates. The MIL illu minates at the same time when the DTC is stored.
<2nd trip> The “trip” in the “Two Trip Detection Logic” means a driving mode in which self-diagnosis is per-
formed during vehicle operation. Specific on board diagnos tic items will cause the ECM to illuminate or blink
the MIL, and store DTC and Freeze Frame data, even in the 1st trip, as shown below.
×: Applicable —: Not applicable
DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION : DT C and Freeze Frame DataINFOID:0000000006217723
DTC AND 1ST TRIP DTC
The 1st trip DTC (whose number is the same as the DT C number) is displayed for the latest self-diagnostic
result obtained. If the ECM memory was cleared previously , and the 1st trip DTC did not recur, the 1st trip DTC
will not be displayed.
If a malfunction is detected during the 1st trip, the 1st trip DTC is saved in the ECM memory. The MIL will not
light up (two trip detection logic). If the same malfunc tion is not detected in the 2nd trip (meeting the required
driving pattern), the 1st trip DTC is cleared from the ECM memory. If the same malfunction is detected in the
2nd trip, both the 1st trip DTC and DTC are saved in the ECM memory and the MIL lights up. In other words,
the DTC is stored in the ECM memory and the MIL light s up when the same malfunction occurs in two consec-
utive trips. If a 1st trip DTC is stored and a non-diagnostic operation is performed between the 1st and 2nd
trips, only the 1st trip DTC will continue to be stored. Fo r malfunctions that blink or light up the MIL during the
1st trip, the DTC and 1st trip DTC are stored in the ECM memory.
For malfunctions in which 1st trip DTCs are displayed, refer to EC-98, "
DTC Index". These items are required
by legal regulations to continuous ly monitor the system/component. In addi tion, the items monitored non-con-
tinuously are also displayed on CONSULT-III.
1st trip DTC is specified in Service $07 of SAE J1979/ ISO 15031-5. 1st trip DTC detection occurs without illu-
minating the MIL and therefore does not warn the driver of a malfunction.
When a 1st trip DTC is detected, check, print out or write down and erase (1st trip) DTC and Freeze Frame
data as specified in Work Flow procedure Step 2, refer to EC-135, "
Work Flow". Then perform DTC Confirma-
tion Procedure or Component Function Check to try to duplicate the malfunction. If the malfunction is dupli-
cated, the item requires repair.
FREEZE FRAME DATA AND 1ST TRIP FREEZE FRAME DATA
The ECM records the driving conditions such as fuel system status, calculated load value, engine coolant tem-
perature, short term fuel trim, long term fuel trim, engine speed, vehicle speed, absolute throttle position, base
fuel schedule and intake air temperature at the moment a malfunction is detected.
Data which are stored in the ECM memory, along with the 1st trip DTC, are called 1st trip freeze frame data.
The data, stored together with the DTC data, are ca lled freeze frame data and displayed on CONSULT-III or
GST. The 1st trip freeze frame data can only be displayed on the CONSULT-III screen.
Items MIL DTC 1st trip DTC
1st trip 2nd trip 1st trip
displaying 2nd trip
displaying 1st trip
displaying 2nd trip
displaying
Blinking Illuminate Blinking Illuminate
Misfire (Possible three way catalyst
damage) — DTC: P0300 - P0308 is
being detected ×
——— — — ×—
Misfire (Possible three way catalyst
damage) — DTC: P0300 - P0308 is
being detected ——
×—— ×——
One trip detection diagnoses (Re-
fer to EC-98, "
DTC Index".) —
×—— ×———
Except above — — — ×— ×× —
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (ECM)
Explanation for Driving Patterns for “Misfire ”, “Fuel Injection System”

Driving pattern B means the vehicl
e operation as per the following:
All components and systems should be monito red at least once by the OBD system.
*1: When the same malfunction is de-
tected in two consecutive trips, MIL
will light up. *2: MIL will turn OFF after vehicle is driv-
en 3 times (pattern B) without any
malfunctions. *3: When the same malfunction is de-
tected in two consecutive trips, the
DTC and the freeze frame data will be
stored in ECM.
*4: The DTC and the freeze frame data will not be displayed any longer after
vehicle is driven 80 times (pattern C)
without the same malfunction. (The
DTC and the freeze frame data still
remain in ECM.) *5: When a malfunction is detected for
the first time, the 1st trip DTC and the
1st trip freeze frame data will be
stored in ECM. *6: The 1st trip DTC and the 1st trip
freeze frame data will be cleared at
the moment OK is detected.
*7: When the same malfunction is de- tected in the 2nd trip, the 1st trip
freeze frame data will be cleared. *8: 1st trip DTC will
be cleared when ve-
hicle is driven once (pattern C) with-
out the same malfunction after DTC
is stored in ECM.
JMBIA1417GB
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (ECM)
*1: When the same malfunction is de-
tected in two consecutive trips, MIL
will light up. *2: MIL will turn OFF after vehicle is driv-
en 3 times (pattern B) without any
malfunctions. *3: When the same malfunction is de-
tected in two consecutive trips, the
DTC and the freeze frame data will be
stored in ECM.
JMBIA1418GB
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EC-60
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (ECM)
DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION : Malf unction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
INFOID:0000000006217727
DESCRIPTION
The MIL is located on the instrument panel.
1. The MIL will light up when the ignition switch is turned ON with-
out the engine running. This is a bulb check.
If the MIL does not light up, refer to EC-515, "
Component Func-
tion Check".
2. When the engine is started, the MIL should go off. If the MIL remains on, the on board diagnostic system has
detected an engine system malfunction.
On Board Diagn osis FunctionINFOID:0000000006217728
ON BOARD DIAGNOSIS ITEM
The on board diagnostic system has the following functions.
BLUB CHECK MODE
Description
This function allows damage inspection in the MIL bulb (blown, open circuit, etc.).
Operation Procedure
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. The MIL on the instrument panel should stay ON.
If it remains OFF, check MIL circuit. Refer to EC-515, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
SRT STATUS MODE
Description
This function allows to read if ECM has completed t he self-diagnoses of major emission control systems and
components. For SRT, refer to EC-58, "
DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION : Syst em Readiness Test (SRT) Code".
Operation Procedure
1. Turn ignition switch ON and wait 20 seconds.
2. SRT status is indicated as shown blow.
 ECM continues to illuminate MIL if all SRT codes are set.
SEF217U
Diagnostic test mode Function
Bulb check MIL can be checked.
SRT status ECM can read if SRT codes are set.
Malfunction warning If ECM detects a malfunction, it illuminates or blinks MIL to inform the driver that a malfunction has been detected.
Self-diagnostic results DTCs or 1st trip DTCs stored in ECM can be read.
Accelerator pedal released po-
sition learning ECM can learn the accelerator pedal released position. Refer to
EC-146, "
Description".
Throttle valve closed position
learning ECM can learn the throttle valve closed position. Refer to
EC-147, "
Description".
Idle air volume learning ECM can learn the idle air volume. Refer to EC-148, "
Description".
VVEL control sh aft position
sensor adjustment The initial position of the VVEL control shaft position sensor can be adjusted. Refer to
EC-150, "
De-
scription".
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OLOAD SIGNAL ON/OFF
 Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from the electrical
load signal.
ON: Rear window defogger switch is ON and/or
lighting switch is in 2nd position.
OFF: Both rear window defogger switch and light-
ing switch are OFF.
IGNITION SW ON/OFF  Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from ignition switch
signal.
HEATER FAN SW ON/OFF  Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from the blower fan
ON signal.
BRAKE SW ON/OFF  Indicates [ON/OFF] condition from the stop lamp
switch signal.
IGN TIMING BTDC  Indicates the ignition timing computed by ECM ac-
cording to the input signals.  When the engine is stopped,
a certain value is indicated.
COMBUSTION —  These items are displayed but are not applicable to
this model.
CAL/LD VALUE %  “Calculated load value” indicates the value of the
current air flow divided by peak air flow.
MASS AIRFLOW g/s  Indicates the mass air flow computed by ECM ac-
cording to the signal voltage of the mass air flow
sensor.
PURG VOL C/V %  Indicates the EVAP canister purge volume control
solenoid valve control value computed by the ECM
according to the input signals.
 The opening becomes larger as the value increas-
es.
INT/V SOL (B1)
% The control value of the intake valve timing control
solenoid valve (determined by ECM according to
the input signals) is indicated.
 The advance angle becomes larger as the value increases.
INT/V SOL (B2)
AIR COND RLY ON/OFF
 The air conditioner relay control condition (deter-
mined by ECM according to the input signals) is in-
dicated.
VENT CONT/V ON/OFF  The control condition of the EVAP canister vent
control valve (determined by ECM according to the
input signals) is indicated.
ON: Closed
OFF: Open
THRTL RELAY ON/OFF  Indicates the throttle co
ntrol motor relay control
condition determined by the ECM according to the
input signals.
A/F S1 HTR (B1)
% Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 heater control value
computed by ECM according to the input signals.
 The current flow to the heater becomes larger as the value increases.
A/F S1 HTR (B2)
HO2S2 HTR (B1)
ON/OFF Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of heated oxygen
sensor 2 heater determined by ECM according to
the input signals.
HO2S2 HTR (B2)
ALT DUTY SIG ON/OFF  The control condition of the power generation volt-
age variable control (determined by ECM accord-
ing to the input signals) is indicated.
ON: Power generation voltage variable control is
active.
OFF: Power generation voltage variable control is
inactive.
I/P PULLY SPD rpm  Indicates the engine speed computed from the in-
put speed sensor signal.
Monitored item Unit Description Remarks
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (ECM)
*: The item is indicated, but not used.
NOTE:
Any monitored item that does not match the vehicle being diagnosed is deleted from the display automatically.
ACTIVE TEST MODE
Test Item
ECM TEMP 1
°C or °F  Displays a temperature calculated from a signal of
ECM temperature sensor 1.
ECM TEMP 2 °C or °F  Displays a temperature calculated from a signal of
ECM temperature sensor 2.
FUEL PUMP DUTY %  The control condition of the fuel pump control mod-
ule (FPCM) (determined by ECM according to the
input signals) is indicated.
Monitored item Unit Description Remarks
TEST ITEM CONDITION JUDGMENT CHECK ITEM (REMEDY)
VENT CON-
TROL/V  Ignition switch: ON (Engine
stopped)
 Turn solenoid valve ON and OFF with the CONSULT-III and listen
to operating sound. Solenoid valve makes an operating
sound.
 Harness and connectors
 Solenoid valve
ENG COOLANT
TEMP  Engine: Return to the original
non-standard condition
 Change the engine coolant tem- perature using CONSULT-III. If malfunctioning symptom disap-
pears, see CHECK ITEM.  Harness and connectors
 Engine coolant temperature sen-
sor
 Fuel injector
FUEL INJEC-
TION  Engine: Return to the original
non-standard condition
 Change the amount of fuel injec- tion using CONSULT-III. If malfunctioning symptom disap-
pears, see CHECK ITEM.
 Harness and connectors
 Fuel injector
 Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1
FUEL/T TEMP
SEN  Change the fuel tank temperature using CONSULT-III.
PURG VOL
CONT/V  Engine: After warming up, run en-
gine at 1,500 rpm.
 Change the EVAP canister purge
volume control solenoid valve
opening percent using CON-
SULT-III. Engine speed changes according to
the opening percent.
 Harness and connectors
 Solenoid valve
FAN DUTY CON-
TROL* Ignition switch: ON
 Change duty ratio using CON-
SULT-III. Cooling fan speed changes.  Harness and connectors
 Cooling fan motor
 Cooling fan relay
 Cooling fan control module
 IPDM E/R
ALTERNATOR
DUTY Engine: Idle
 Change duty ratio using CON-
SULT-III. Battery voltage changes.  Harness and connectors
 IPDM E/R
Alternator
POWER BAL-
ANCE  Engine: After warming up, idle the
engine.
 A/C switch OFF
 Selector lever: P or N
 Cut off each injector signal one at a time using CONSULT-III. Engine runs rough or stops.
 Harness and connectors
 Compression
 Fuel injector
 Power transistor
Spark plug
 Ignition coil
IGNITION TIM-
ING  Engine: Return to the original
non-standard condition
 Timing light: Set
 Retard the ignition timing using
CONSULT-III. If malfunctioning symptom disap-
pears, see CHECK ITEM.
 Perform Idle Air Volume Learning.
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ECM
ECU DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION
ECM
Reference ValueINFOID:0000000006217730
VALUES ON THE DIAGNOSIS TOOL
NOTE:
 Specification data are reference values.
 Specification data are output/input values which are
detected or supplied by the ECM at the connector.
* Specification data may not be directly relat ed to their components signals/values/operations.
i.e. Adjust ignition timing with a timing light before monitoring IGN TIMING, because the monitor may show
the specification data in spite of the ignition timing not being adjusted to the specification data. This IGN TIM-
ING monitors the data calculated by the ECM accordi ng to the signals input from the camshaft position sen-
sor and other ignition timing related sensors.
CONSULT-III MONITOR ITEM
Monitor Item Condition Values/Status
ENG SPEED  Run engine and compare CONSULT-III value with the tachometer indication. Almost the same speed as
the tachometer indication
MAS A/F SE-B1 See EC-161, "
Description".
B/FUEL SCHDL See EC-161, "
Description".
A/F ALPHA-B1 See EC-161, "
Description".
A/F ALPHA-B2 See EC-161, "
Description".
COOLAN TEMP/S  Ignition switch: ON Indicates engine coolant
temperature
A/F SEN1 (B1)  Engine: After warming up Maintaining engine speed at 2,000 rpm Fluctuates around 1.5 V
A/F SEN1 (B2)  Engine: After warming up Maintaining engine speed at 2,000 rpm Fluctuates around 1.5 V
HO2S2 (B1)  Revving engine from idle up to 3,000 rpm quickly after the following condi-
tions are met.
- Engine: After warming up
- After keeping engine speed between 3,500 and 4,000 rpm for 1 minute and at idle for 1 minute under no load 0 - 0.3 V
⇔ Approx. 0.6 - 1.0
V
HO2S2 (B2)  Revving engine from idle up to 3,000 rpm quickly after the following condi-
tions are met.
- Engine: After warming up
- After keeping engine speed between 3,500 and 4,000 rpm for 1 minute and at idle for 1 minute under no load 0 - 0.3 V
⇔ Approx. 0.6 - 1.0
V
HO2S2 MNTR (B1)  Revving engine from idle up to 3,000 rpm quickly after the following condi-
tions are met.
- Engine: After warming up
- After keeping engine speed between 3,500 and 4,000 rpm for 1 minute and
at idle for 1 minute under no load LEAN
⇔ RICH
HO2S2 MNTR (B2)  Revving engine from idle up to 3,000 rpm quickly after the following condi-
tions are met.
- Engine: After warming up
- After keeping engine speed between 3,500 and 4,000 rpm for 1 minute and at idle for 1 minute under no load LEAN
⇔ RICH
VHCL SPEED SE  Turn drive wheels and compare CONSULT-III value with the speedometer in-
dication. Almost the same speed as
speedometer indication
BATTERY VOLT  Ignition switch: ON (Engine stopped) 11 - 14 V
ACCEL SEN 1  Ignition switch: ON
(Engine stopped) Accelerator pedal: Fully released 0.65 - 0.87 V
Accelerator pedal: Fully depressed 4.3 - 4.8 V
ACCEL SEN 2*
1 Ignition switch: ON (Engine stopped) Accelerator pedal: Fully released 0.56 - 0.96 V
Accelerator pedal: Fully depressed 4.0 - 4.8 V
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