2011 INFINITI QX56 ignition

SYSTEMBRC-25
< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION > [WITH VDC]
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VDC Warning Lamp
 Turns ON when either VDC function,
TCS function, ABS function or EBD function, hill start assist function or
brake limited slip differential (BLSD) function is malfunctioning.
 Turns ON when ignition switch turns ON and turns OFF when the system is normal, for bulb check purposes.
CONDITION FOR TURN ON THE INDICATOR LAMP
VDC OFF Indicator Lamp
 Turns ON when VDC function and TCS function are s witched to non-operational status (OFF) by VDC OFF
switch.
 Turns ON when ignition switch turns ON and turns OFF when the system is normal, for bulb check purposes.
*: Models with 4WD system
Fail-safeINFOID:0000000006228184
VDC FUNCTION, TCS FUNCTION, hill start assi st FUNCTION AND BRAKE LIMITED SLIP DIFFER-
ENTIAL (BLSD) FUNCTION
VDC warning lamp in combination meter turn ON w hen a malfunction occurs in system [ABS actuator and
electric unit (control unit)]. The control is suspended for VDC function, TCS function, hill start assist function
and brake limited slip differential (BLSD) function. T he Vehicle status becomes the same as models without
VDC function, TCS function, hill star t assist function and brake limited slip differential (BLSD) function. How-
ever, ABS function and EBD f unction are operated normally.
When brake fluid is less than the specified level (brake fluid level
switch ON) ON
ABS function is malfunctioning OFF
EBD function is malfunctioning ON
Accumulator is low pressure ON
Motor system is malfunctioning ON
Ignition power supply system is malfunctioning ON Condition (status) Brake warning lamp
Condition (status) VDC warning lamp
Ignition switch OFF OFF
For approx. 1 seconds after the ignition switch is turned ON ON
Approx. 1 seconds after ignition switch is turned ON (when the
system is in normal operation) OFF
VDC function is malfunctioning ON
TCS function is malfunctioning ON
ABS function is malfunctioning ON
EBD function is malfunctioning ON
hill start assist function is malfunctioning ON
Brake limited slip differential (BLSD) function is malfunctioning ON
VDC function is operating Blinking
TCS function is operating Blinking
Condition (status) VDC OFF indicator lamp
Ignition switch OFF OFF
For approx. 1 seconds after the ignition switch is turned ON ON
Approx. 1 seconds after ignition switch is turned ON (when the
system is in normal operation) OFF
When VDC OFF switch is ON (VDC function and TCS function are
OFF) ON
4WD mode: 4L
*ON
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BRC-26
< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION >[WITH VDC]
SYSTEM
ABS FUNCTION
ABS warning lamp and VDC warning lamp in combinati
on meter turn ON when a malfunction occurs in system
[ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)]. The c ontrol is suspended for VDC function, TCS function, ABS
function, hill start assist function and brake limited sl ip differential (BLSD) function. The vehicle status
becomes the same as models without VDC function, TCS f unction, ABS function, hill start assist function and
brake limited slip differential (BLSD) function. However, EBD function is operated normally.
NOTE:
ABS self-diagnosis sound may be heard the same as in the normal condition, because self-diagnosis is per-
formed when ignition switch turns ON and when vehicle initially starts.
EBD FUNCTION
ABS warning lamp, brake warning lamp and VDC warning lamp in combination meter turn ON when a mal-
function occurs in system [ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)]. The control is suspended for VDC
function, TCS function, ABS function, EBD function, hill start assist function and brake limited slip differential
(BLSD) function. The vehicle status becomes the sa me as models without VDC function, TCS function, ABS
function, EBD function, hill star t assist function and brake limited slip differential (BLSD) function.
DTC Malfunction detected condition Fail-safe condition
C1101 When an open circuit is detected in rear RH wheel sensor circuit.
The following functions are sus-
pended.
 VDC function
 TCS function
 ABS function
 EBD function (only when both 2 rear wheels are malfunctioning)
 hill start assist function
 Brake limited slip differential
(BLSD) function
C1102 When an open circuit is detected in rear LH wheel sensor circuit.
C1103 When an open circuit is detected in front RH wheel sensor circuit.
C1104 When an open circuit is detected in front LH wheel sensor circuit.
C1105
 When power supply voltage of rear RH wheel sensor is low.
 When distance between rear RH wheel sensor and rear RH wheel sensor rotor is
large.
 When installation of rear RH wheel sensor or rear RH wheel sensor rotor is not
normal.
C1106  When power supply voltage of rear LH wheel sensor is low.
 When distance between rear LH wheel sensor and rear LH wheel sensor rotor is
large.
 When installation of rear LH wheel sensor or rear LH wheel sensor rotor is not nor- mal.
C1107  When power supply voltage of front RH wheel sensor is low.
 When distance between front RH wheel sensor and front RH wheel sensor rotor
is large.
 When installation of front RH wheel sensor or front RH wheel sensor rotor is not normal.
C1108  When power supply voltage of front LH wheel sensor is low.
 When distance between front LH wheel sensor and front LH wheel sensor rotor is
large.
 When installation of front LH wheel sensor or front LH wheel sensor rotor is not normal.
C1109  When ignition voltage is 10 V or less.
 When ignition voltage is 16 V or more. The following functions are sus-
pended.
 VDC function
 TCS function
 ABS function
 EBD function
 hill start assist function
 Brake limited slip differential
(BLSD) function
C 1111
 When a malfunction is detected in motor or motor relay.
 When a low pressure malfunction is detected in accumulator.
 When a malfunction is detected in accumulator pressure sensor.
C 111 5 When difference in wheel speed between any wheel and others is detected during
the vehicle is driven, because of installation of other tires than specified. The following functions are sus-
pended.
 VDC function
 TCS function
 ABS function
 hill start assist function
 Brake limited slip differential
(BLSD) function
C 111 6
 When stop lamp switch signal is not input when brake pedal depress.
 When stop lamp switch signal is not input when stop lamp relay operates.
C 111 8
*1When a malfunction is detected in transfer control unit system.
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BRC-28
< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION >[WITH VDC]
SYSTEM
*1: Models with 4WD System
*2: Models with Advanced Driver Assistance System
Protection FunctionINFOID:0000000006228185
The VDC warning lamp, ABS warning lamp and brake warning lamp turns ON and DTC “C118E” may be
detected in self-diagnosis result of “ABS” when the br
ake pedal is excessively operated, such as air bleeding.
This is not a system malfunction because this occurs due to the temporary decrease in accumulator fluid pres-
sure. The system returns to normal condition when the accu mulator fluid pressure reaches the specified pres-
sure with the ignition switch ON and the VDC warning lamp, ABS warning lamp, and brake warning lamp turn
OFF. After these steps, erase self-diagnos is results for “ABS” with CONSULT-III.
NOTE:
D T C “ C 1111 ” i s d e t e c t e d i n s e l f - d i agnosis results of “ABS” when the a ccumulator system has a malfunction.
VDC FUNCTION
VDC FUNCTION : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000006222572
 Side slip or tail slip may occur while driving on a slippery road or intending an urgent evasive driving. VDC
function detects side slip status using each sensor when side slip or tail slip is about to occur and improves
vehicle stability by brake control and engine output control during driving.
 In addition to ABS function, EBD function and TCS functi on, target side slip amount is calculated according
to steering operation amount from steering angle sensor and brake operation amount from pressure sensor.
By comparing this information with vehicle side slip amount that is calculated from information from yaw rate/
C118EWhen performing excessive brake pedal operation with the vehicle stopped. [When
accumulator fluid pressure reaches 11.43 MPa (114 bar, 116.6 kg/cm2, 1657 psi) af-
ter reaching 17.3 MPa (173 bar, 176.5 kg/cm2, 2509 psi.] The following functions are sus-
pended.
 VDC function
 TCS function
 ABS function
 EBD function
 hill start assist function
 Brake limited slip differential
(BLSD) function
U1000 When CAN communication signal is not continuously received for 2 seconds or
more. The following functions are sus-
pended.
 VDC function
 TCS function
 ABS function
 hill start assist function
 Brake limited slip differential
(BLSD) function
DTC Malfunction detected condition Fail-safe condition
DTC
 VDC warning lamp
 ABS warning lamp
 Brake warning lamp
Condition Description protection function
C118E ON When temporary decrease in accumulator fluid pres-
sure.
NOTE:
System is not malfunction. The following functions are suspended
temporarily
 VDC function
 TCS function
 ABS function
 EBD function
 hill start assist function
 Brake limited slip differential (BLSD)
function
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BRC-40
< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION >[WITH VDC]
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [
ABS ACTUATOR AND ELECTRIC UNIT (CONTROL
UNIT)]
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [ABS ACTUATOR AND ELECTRIC UNIT (CONTROL
UNIT)]
CONSULT-III FunctionINFOID:0000000006222578
APPLICATION ITEMS
CONSULT-III can display each diagnostic item using the diagnostic test modes as follows.
*: The following diagnosis information is erased by erasing.
DTC
 Freeze frame data (FFD)
ECU IDENTIFICATION
ABS actuator and electric unit (cont rol unit) part number can be read.
SELF DIAGNOSTIC RESULT
Refer to BRC-51, "DTC Index".
When “CRNT” is displayed on self-diagnosis result,
 The system is presently malfunctioning.
When “PAST” is displayed on self-diagnosis result, System malfunction in the past is detect ed, but the system is presently normal.
Freeze frame data (FFD)
DATA MONITOR
×: Applicable
Mode Function description
ECU identification Parts number of ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) can be read.
Self Diagnostic Result Self-diagnostic results and freeze frame data can be read and erased quickly.
*
DATA MONITOR Input/Output data in the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) can be read.
ACTIVE TEST Diagnostic Test Mode in
which CONSULT-III drives some act uators apart from the ABS actuator and
electric unit (control unit) and also shifts some parameters in a specified range.
WORK SUPPORT Components can be quickly and accurately adjusted.
Item name Display item
IGN counter
(0 − 39) The number of times that ignition switch is tu
rned ON after the DTC is detected is displayed.
 When “0” is displayed: It indicates that the system is presently malfunctioning.
 When except “0” is displayed: It indicates that system malfunction in the past is detected, but the system is pres- ently normal.
NOTE:
Each time when ignition switch is turned OFF to ON, numerical number increases in 1 → 2 → 3...38 → 39. When
the operation number of times exceeds 39, the number do not increase and “39” is displayed until self-diagnosis
is erased.
Item (Unit) Monitor item selection
Note
INPUT SIGNALS MAIN ITEMS
FR LH SENSOR
[km/h (MPH)] ××Wheel speed calculated by front LH wheel sensor is dis-
played.
FR RH SENSOR
[km/h (MPH)] ××Wheel speed calculated by front RH wheel sensor is dis-
played.
RR LH SENSOR
[km/h (MPH)] ××
Wheel speed calculated by rear LH wheel sensor is dis-
played.
RR RH SENSOR
[km/h (MPH)] ××Wheel speed calculated by rear RH wheel sensor is dis-
played.
DECEL G-SEN
(G) ××
Decel G detected by decel G sensor is displayed.
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BRC-44
< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION >[WITH VDC]
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [
ABS ACTUATOR AND ELECTRIC UNIT (CONTROL
UNIT)]
*: Immediately after being selected, status is “O n”. Status changes to “Off” after approx. 2 seconds.
Stop Lamp ON Relay
When “On” or “Off” is selected on display screen, t he following items are displayed when system is normal.
NOTE:
Display occasionally changes On/Off for a moment after ignition switch is turned ON. This is operation for
checking purposes and is not a malfunction.
WORK SUPPORT
Test item Display Item Display
On Off
STOP LAMP ON RELAY STOP LAMP ON RELAY On Off
Conditions Description
ST ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT Perform neutral position adjustment of steering angle sensor.
DECEL G SENSOR CALIBRATION Perform decel G sensor calibration.
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BRC-46
< ECU DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION >[WITH VDC]
ABS ACTUATOR AND ELECTRIC UNIT (CONTROL UNIT)
ABS WARN LAMPWhen ABS warning lamp is ON
(Note 2)On
When ABS warning lamp is OFF
(Note 2)Off
OFF LAMP When VDC OFF indicator lamp is ON
(Note 2)On
When VDC OFF indicator lamp is OFF
(Note 2)Off
OFF SW VDC OFF switch ON On
VDC OFF switch OFF Off
SLIP/VDC LAMP When VDC warning lamp is ON or Blinking
(Note 2)On
When VDC warning lamp is OFF
(Note 2)Off
BATTERY VOLT Ignition switch ON 10 – 16 V
GEAR Driving 1 – 7
Depending on shift status
ENGINE SPEED Engine stopped 0 tr/min
Engine running Almost same reading as tachometer
YAW RATE SEN Vehicle stopped Approx. 0 d/s
Turning right Negative value
Turning left Positive value
R POSI SIG When selector lever is in the R position On
When selector lever is in the other position than R Off
4WD MODE MON
(Note 3)
When 4WD sift switch is AUTO position AUTO
When 4WD sift switch is 4H position LOCK
When 4WD sift switch is 4L position ##
N POSI SIG When selector lever is in the N position On
When selector lever is in the other position than N Off
CV1 Active On
Inactive Off
CV2 Active On
Inactive Off
SV1 Active On
Inactive Off
SV2 Active On
Inactive Off
STOP LAMP SW2 Brake pedal depressed On
Brake pedal not depressed Off
ACCEL POS SIG Never depress accelerator pedal
(with ignition switch ON)
0%
Depress accelerator pedal
(with ignition switch ON) 0 – 100%
SIDE G-SENSOR Vehicle stopped
Approx. 0 m/s
2
Right turn Negative value
Left turn Positive value
STR ANGLE SIG When driving straight 0
±2.5 °
When steering wheel is steered to LH by 90 °Approx. +90 °
When steering wheel is steered to RH by 90 °Approx. –90 °
Monitor item Condition Reference values in normal operation
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BRC-48
< ECU DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION >[WITH VDC]
ABS ACTUATOR AND ELECTRIC UNIT (CONTROL UNIT)
VDC function, TCS function, hill start assist function and
brake limited slip differential (BLSD) function. How-
ever, ABS function and EBD function are operated normally.
ABS FUNCTION
ABS warning lamp and VDC warning lamp in combinati on meter turn ON when a malfunction occurs in system
[ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)]. The c ontrol is suspended for VDC function, TCS function, ABS
function, hill start assist function and brake limited sl ip differential (BLSD) function. The vehicle status
becomes the same as models without VDC function, TCS f unction, ABS function, hill start assist function and
brake limited slip differential (BLSD) function. However, EBD function is operated normally.
NOTE:
ABS self-diagnosis sound may be heard the same as in the normal condition, because self-diagnosis is per-
formed when ignition switch turns ON and when vehicle initially starts.
EBD FUNCTION
ABS warning lamp, brake warning lamp and VDC warning lamp in combination meter turn ON when a mal-
function occurs in system [ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)]. The control is suspended for VDC
function, TCS function, ABS function, EBD function, hill start assist function and brake limited slip differential
(BLSD) function. The vehicle status becomes the sa me as models without VDC function, TCS function, ABS
function, EBD function, hill star t assist function and brake limited slip differential (BLSD) function.
DTC Malfunction detected condition Fail-safe condition
C1101 When an open circuit is detected in rear RH wheel sensor circuit.
The following functions are sus-
pended.
 VDC function
 TCS function
 ABS function
 EBD function (only when both 2 rear wheels are malfunctioning)
 hill start assist function
 Brake limited slip differential (BLSD) function
C1102 When an open circuit is detected in rear LH wheel sensor circuit.
C1103 When an open circuit is detected in front RH wheel sensor circuit.
C1104 When an open circuit is detected in front LH wheel sensor circuit.
C1105
 When power supply voltage of rear RH wheel sensor is low.
 When distance between rear RH wheel sensor and rear RH wheel sensor rotor is
large.
 When installation of rear RH wheel sensor or rear RH wheel sensor rotor is not normal.
C1106  When power supply voltage of rear LH wheel sensor is low.
 When distance between rear LH wheel sensor and rear LH wheel sensor rotor is
large.
 When installation of rear LH wheel sensor or rear LH wheel sensor rotor is not nor-
mal.
C1107  When power supply voltage of front RH wheel sensor is low.
 When distance between front RH wheel sensor and front RH wheel sensor rotor
is large.
 When installation of front RH wheel sensor or front RH wheel sensor rotor is not normal.
C1108  When power supply voltage of front LH wheel sensor is low.
 When distance between front LH wheel sensor and front LH wheel sensor rotor is
large.
 When installation of front LH wheel sensor or front LH wheel sensor rotor is not normal.
C1109  When ignition voltage is 10 V or less.
 When ignition voltage is 16 V or more. The following functions are sus-
pended.
 VDC function
 TCS function
 ABS function
 EBD function
 hill start assist function
 Brake limited slip differential
(BLSD) function
C 1111
 When a malfunction is detected in motor or motor relay.
 When a low pressure malfunction is detected in accumulator.
 When a malfunction is detected in accumulator pressure sensor.
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BRC-50
< ECU DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION >[WITH VDC]
ABS ACTUATOR AND ELECTRIC UNIT (CONTROL UNIT)
*1: Models with 4WD System
*2: Models with Advanced Driver Assistance System
Protection FunctionINFOID:0000000006222581
The VDC warning lamp, ABS warning lamp and brake warning lamp turns ON and DTC “C118E” may be
detected in self-diagnosis result of “ABS” when the br
ake pedal is excessively operated, such as air bleeding.
This is not a system malfunction because this occurs due to the temporary decrease in accumulator fluid pres-
sure. The system returns to normal condition when the accu mulator fluid pressure reaches the specified pres-
sure with the ignition switch ON and the VDC warning lamp, ABS warning lamp, and brake warning lamp turn
OFF. After these steps, erase self-diagnos is results for “ABS” with CONSULT-III.
NOTE:
D T C “ C 1111 ” i s d e t e c t e d i n s e l f - d i agnosis results of “ABS” when the a ccumulator system has a malfunction.
DTC Inspection Priority ChartINFOID:0000000006222582
When multiple DTCs are displayed simultaneously, check one by one depending on the following priority list.
C1170 When the information in ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) is not the same. The following functions are sus-
pended.
 VDC function
 TCS function
 ABS function
 hill start assist function
 Brake limited slip differential
(BLSD) function
C118E When performing excessive brake pedal operation with the vehicle stopped. [When
accumulator fluid pressure reaches 11.43 MPa (114 bar, 116.6 kg/cm
2, 1657 psi) af-
ter reaching 17.3 MPa (173 bar, 176.5 kg/cm2, 2509 psi.] The following functions are sus-
pended.
 VDC function
 TCS function
 ABS function
 EBD function
 hill start assist function
 Brake limited slip differential
(BLSD) function
U1000 When CAN communication signal is not continuously received for 2 seconds or
more. The following functions are sus-
pended.
 VDC function
 TCS function
 ABS function
 hill start assist function
 Brake limited slip differential
(BLSD) function
DTC Malfunction detected condition Fail-safe condition
DTC
 VDC warning lamp
 ABS warning lamp
 Brake warning lamp Condition Description protection function
C118E ON When temporary decrease in accumulator fluid pres-
sure.
NOTE:
System is not malfunction. The following functions are suspended
temporarily
 VDC function
 TCS function
 ABS function
 EBD function
 hill start assist function
 Brake limited slip differential (BLSD)
function
Priority Detected item (DTC)
1  U1000 CAN COMM CIRCUIT
2  C1170 VARIANT CODING
Revision: 2010 May2011 QX56