2011 INFINITI QX56 ABS

BRC-120
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VDC OFF SWITCH
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Repair or replace error-detected parts.
3.CHECK VDC OFF SWITCH
Check VDC OFF switch. Refer to BRC-120, "
Component Inspection".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Replace VDC OFF switch. Refer to BRC-140, "
Removal and Installation".
4.CHECK VDC OFF SWITCH SIGNAL
With CONSULT-III.
1. Connect ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) harness connector.
2. Connect SNOW MODE / TOW MODE / VDC OFF switch assembly (2WD models) or 4WD switch assem-
bly (4WD models) harness connector.
3. Select “ABS”, “DATA MONITOR” and “OFF SW” accord ing to this order. Check VDC OFF switch signal.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> INSPECTION END
NO >> GO TO 5.
5.CHECK TERMINAL
 Check ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) pin terminals for damage or loose connection with har-
ness connector.
 Check SNOW MODE / TOW MODE / VDC OFF switch assembly (2WD models) or 4WD switch assembly (4WD models) pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace ABS actuator and electr ic unit (control unit). Refer to BRC-137, "Removal and Installa-
tion".
NO >> Repair or replace error-detected parts.
Component InspectionINFOID:0000000006222648
NOTE:
VDC OFF switch is integrated in SNOW MODE / TOW MODE / VDC OFF switch assembly (2WD models) or
4WD switch assembly (4WD models).
1.CHECK VDC OFF SWITCH
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect SNOW MODE / TOW MODE / VDC OFF s witch assembly (2WD models) or 4WD switch
assembly (4WD models) harness connector.
3. Check continuity between terminals of SNOW MO DE / TOW MODE / VDC OFF switch assembly (2WD
models) or 4WD switch assembly (4WD models) connector.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> INSPECTION END
Condition DATA MONITOR
When VDC OFF switch is pressed and VDC OFF indicator
lamp in combination meter is in ON status On
When VDC OFF switch is pressed and VDC OFF indicator
lamp in combination meter is in OFF status Off
SNOW MODE / TOW MODE / VDC OFF
switch assembly (2WD models) or 4WD switch assembly (4WD models) Condition Continuity
Terminal
1 – 20 When VDC OFF switch is pressed Existed
When VDC OFF switch is not pressed Not existed
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BRC-122
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ABS WARNING LAMP
ABS WARNING LAMP
Component Function CheckINFOID:0000000006222649
1.CHECK ABS WARNING LAMP FUNCTION
Check that ABS warning lamp in combination meter turns ON for approx. 1 second after ignition switch is
turned ON.
CAUTION:
Never start engine.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> INSPECTION END
NO >> Proceed to diagnosis procedure. Refer to BRC-122, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000006222650
1.CHECK ABS ACTUATOR AND ELECTRIC UNIT (CONTROL UNIT) POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIR-
CUIT
Perform the trouble diagnosis for ABS actuator and elec tric unit (control unit) power supply and ground circuit.
Refer to BRC-113, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Repair or replace error-detected parts.
2.PERFORM THE SELF-DIAGNOSIS
With CONSULT-III.
Perform self-diagnosis for “ABS”.
Is any DTC detected?
YES >> Check the DTC. Refer to BRC-51, "DTC Index".
NO >> GO TO 3.
3.CHECK ABS WARNING LAMP SIGNAL
With CONSULT-III.
1. Select “ABS”, “DATA MONITOR” and “ABS WARN LAMP” according to this order.
2. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
3. Check that data monitor displays “On” for approx. 1 second after ignition switch is turned ON and then
changes to “Off”.
CAUTION:
Never start engine.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Replace ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit). Refer to BRC-137, "
Removal and Installa-
tion".
4.CHECK COMBINATION METER
Check combination meter. Refer to MWI-30, "
CONSULT-III Function".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace ABS actuator and electr ic unit (control unit). Refer to BRC-137, "Removal and Installa-
tion".
NO >> Repair or replace combination meter. Refer to MWI-85, "
Removal and Installation".
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BRAKE WARNING LAMPBRC-123
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1.CHECK BRAKE WARNING LAMP FUNCTION (1)
Check that brake warning lamp in combination meter turns ON for approx. 1 second after ignition switch is
turned ON.
CAUTION:
Never start engine.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Proceed to diagnosis procedure. Refer to BRC-123, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
2.CHECK BRAKE WARNING LAMP FUNCTION (2)
Check that brake warning lamp in combination meter turns ON/OFF when parking brake is operated.
NOTE:
Brake warning lamp turns ON when parking brake is operated (when parking brake switch is ON).
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Check parking brake switch system. Refer to BRC-117, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
3.CHECK BRAKE WARNING LAMP FUNCTION (3)
Check that brake warning lamp in combination meter turns ON/OFF when brake fluid level switch is operated
while brake fluid level in reservoir tank is with the specified level.
NOTE:
Brake warning lamp turns ON when brake fluid is less than the specified level (when brake fluid level switch is
ON).
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> INSPECTION END
NO >> Check brake fluid level switch system. Refer to BRC-103, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000006222652
1.CHECK ABS ACTUATOR AND ELECTRIC UNIT (CONTROL UNIT) POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIR-
CUIT
Perform the trouble diagnosis for ABS actuator and elec tric unit (control unit) power supply and ground circuit.
Refer to BRC-113, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Repair or replace error-detected parts.
2.PERFORM THE SELF-DIAGNOSIS
With CONSULT-III.
Perform self-diagnosis for “ABS”.
Is any DTC detected?
YES >> Check the DTC. Refer to BRC-51, "DTC Index".
NO >> GO TO 3.
3.CHECK BRAKE WARNING LAMP SIGNAL
With CONSULT-III.
1. Select “ABS”, “DATA MONITOR” and “EBD WARN LAMP” according to this order.
2. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
3. Check that data monitor displays “On” for approx. 1 second after ignition switch is turned ON and then changes to “Off”.
CAUTION:
Never start engine.
Is the inspection result normal?
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BRC-124
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BRAKE WARNING LAMP
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Replace ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit). Refer to
BRC-137, "
Removal and Installa-
tion".
4.CHECK COMBINATION METER
Check combination meter. Refer to MWI-30, "
CONSULT-III Function".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace ABS actuator and electr ic unit (control unit). Refer to BRC-137, "Removal and Installa-
tion".
NO >> Repair or replace combination meter. Refer to MWI-85, "
Removal and Installation".
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VDC WARNING LAMPBRC-125
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1.CHECK VDC WARNING LAMP FUNCTION
Check that VDC warning lamp in combination meter turns ON for approx. 1 second after ignition switch is
turned ON.
CAUTION:
Never start engine.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> INSPECTION END
NO >> Proceed to diagnosis procedure. Refer to BRC-125, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000006222654
1.CHECK ABS ACTUATOR AND ELECTRIC UNIT (CONTROL UNIT) POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIR-
CUIT
Perform the trouble diagnosis for ABS actuator and elec tric unit (control unit) power supply and ground circuit.
Refer to BRC-113, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Repair or replace error-detected parts.
2.PERFORM THE SELF-DIAGNOSIS
With CONSULT-III.
Perform self-diagnosis for “ABS”.
Is any DTC detected?
YES >> Check the DTC. Refer to BRC-51, "DTC Index".
NO >> GO TO 3.
3.CHECK VDC WARNING LAMP SIGNAL
With CONSULT-III.
1. Select “ABS”, “DATA MONITOR” and “SLI P/VDC LAMP” according to this order.
2. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
3. Check that data monitor displays “On” for approx. 1 second after ignition switch is turned ON and then
changes to “Off”.
CAUTION:
Never start engine.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Replace ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit). Refer to BRC-137, "
Removal and Installa-
tion".
4.CHECK COMBINATION METER
Check combination meter. Refer to MWI-30, "
CONSULT-III Function".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit). Refer to BRC-137, "Removal and Installa-
tion".
NO >> Repair or replace combination meter. Refer to MWI-85, "
Removal and Installation".
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BRC-126
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VDC OFF INDICATOR LAMP
VDC OFF INDICATOR LAMP
Component Function CheckINFOID:0000000006222655
1.CHECK VDC OFF INDICATO
R LAMP FUNCTION (1)
Check that VDC OFF indicator lamp in combination me ter turns ON for approx. 1 second after ignition switch
is turned ON.
CAUTION:
Never start engine.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Proceed to diagnosis procedure. Refer to BRC-126, "
Diagnosis Procedure"
2.CHECK VDC WARNING LAMP FUNCTION (2)
Check that VDC OFF indicator lamp in combination meter turns ON/OFF when VDC OFF switch is operated.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> INSPECTION END
NO >> Check VDC OFF switch system. Refer to BRC-119, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000006222656
1.CHECK ABS ACTUATOR AND ELECTRIC UNIT (CONTROL UNIT) POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIR-
CUIT
Perform the trouble diagnosis for ABS actuator and elec tric unit (control unit) power supply and ground circuit.
Refer to BRC-113, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Repair or replace error-detected parts.
2.CHECK VDC OFF INDICATOR LAMP SIGNAL (1)
With CONSULT-III.
1. Select “ABS”, “DATA MONITOR” and “OFF LAMP” according to this order.
2. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
3. Check that data monitor displays “On” for approx. 1 second after ignition switch is turned ON and then
changes to “Off”.
CAUTION:
Never start engine.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Replace ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit). Refer to BRC-137, "
Removal and Installa-
tion".
3.CHECK VDC OFF INDICATOR LAMP SIGNAL (2)
With CONSULT-III.
1. Select “ABS”, “DATA MONITOR” and “OFF LAMP” according to this order.
2. Check that data monitor displays “On” or “Off” each time when VDC OFF switch is operated.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Check VDC OFF switch system. Refer to BRC-119, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
4.CHECK COMBINATION METER
Check combination meter. Refer to MWI-30, "
CONSULT-III Function".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace ABS actuator and electr ic unit (control unit). Refer to BRC-137, "Removal and Installa-
tion".
NO >> Repair or replace combination meter. Refer to MWI-85, "
Removal and Installation".
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EXCESSIVE OPERATION FREQUENCYBRC-127
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EXCESSIVE OPERATION FREQUENCY
DescriptionINFOID:0000000006222657
VDC function, TCS function, ABS functi on, EBD function, hill start assist function and brake limited slip differ-
ential (BLSD) function operates in excessive operation frequency.
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000006222658
1.CHECK BRAKING FORCE
Check brake force using a brake tester.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Check brake system.
2.CHECK FRONT AND REAR AXLE
Check that there is no excessive looseness in front and rear axle.
 Front axle: Refer to FA X - 7 , "
Inspection" (2WD), FAX-16, "Inspection" (4WD).
 Rear axle: Refer to RAX-5, "
Inspection"
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Repair or replace error-detected parts.
3.CHECK WHEEL SENSOR
Check wheel sensor.
 Check installation and damage of wheel sensor.
 Check connection of wheel sensor harness connector.
 Check terminal of wheel sensor harness connector.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Repair or replace wheel sensor.  Front wheel sensor: Refer to BRC-134, "
FRONT WHEEL SENSOR : Removal and Installation".
 Rear wheel sensor: Refer to BRC-135, "
REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Removal and Installation".
4.CHECK WARNING LAMP TURNS OFF
Check that ABS warning lamp, brake warning lamp and VDC warning lamp turn OFF approx. 1 second after
key switch is turned ON and stay in OFF status during driving.
CAUTION:
Brake warning lamp turns ON when parking brake is operated (parking brake switch is ON) or brake
fluid is less than the specified level (brake fluid level switch is ON).
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Normal
NO >> Perform self-diagnosis for “ABS” with CONSULT-III.
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BRC-128
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UNEXPECTED BRAKE PEDAL REACTION
UNEXPECTED BRAKE PEDAL REACTION
DescriptionINFOID:0000000006222659
A malfunction of brake pedal feel (height or ot
hers) is detected when brake pedal is depressed.
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000006222660
1.CHECK FRONT AND REAR AXLE
Check that there is no excessive looseness in front and rear axle.
 Front axle: Refer to FAX-7, "
Inspection" (2WD), FAX-16, "Inspection" (4WD).
 Rear axle: Refer to RAX-5, "
Inspection"
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Repair or replace error-detected parts.
2.CHECK DISC ROTOR
Check disc rotor runout.
 Front: Refer to BR-16, "
DISC ROTOR : Inspection and Adjustment".
 Rear: Refer to BR-18, "
DISC ROTOR : Inspection and Adjustment".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Refinish or replace disc rotor.  Front: Refer to BR-16, "
DISC ROTOR : Inspection and Adjustment".
 Rear: Refer to BR-18, "
DISC ROTOR : Inspection and Adjustment".
3.CHECK BRAKE FLUID LEACKAGE
Check fluid leakage.
 Front: Refer to BR-24, "
FRONT : Inspection".
 Rear: Refer to BR-26, "
REAR : Inspection".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Repair or replace error-detected parts.
4.CHECK BRAKE PEDAL
Check each item of brake pedal. Refer to BR-7, "
Inspection and Adjustment".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> Adjust each item of brake pedal. Refer to BR-7, "
Inspection and Adjustment".
5.CHECK BRAKING FORCE
Check brake force using a brake tester.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 6.
NO >> Check each components of brake system.
6.CHECK BRAKE PERFORMANCE
Disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector so that ABS does not operate. Check that
brake force is normal in this condition. Connect harness connectors after checking.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Normal
NO >> Check each components of brake system.
Revision: 2010 May2011 QX56