2011 INFINITI QX56 Starter

EC-304
< DTC/CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS >[VK56VD]
P0340, P0345 CMP SENSOR
YES >> Go to
EC-304, "Diagnosis Procedure".
NO >> INSPECTION END
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000006217849
1.CHECK STARTING SYSTEM
Turn ignition switch to START position.
Does the engine turn over? Does the starter motor operate?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Check starting system. (Refer to STR-11, "
Work Flow".)
2.CHECK CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-I
1. Disconnect camshaft position (CMP) sensor harness connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Check the voltage between CMP sensor harness connector and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 8.
NO-1 >> P0340: GO TO 3.
NO-2 >> P0345: Repair open circuit, short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
3.CHECK CMP SENSOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-II
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
3. Check the continuity between CMP sens or harness connector and ECM harness connector.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Repair open circuit.
4.CHECK SENSOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
Check harness for short to power and short to ground, between the following terminals.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 5.
DTC CMP sensor
Ground Voltage (V)
Bank Connector Terminal
P0340 1 F84 1 Ground Approx. 5
P0345 2 F83 1
CMP sensor ECM Continuity
Bank Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
1 F84 1 F110 77 Existed
ECM Sensor
Connector Terminal Name Connector Terminal
F110 76 CKP sensor F74 1
77 Camshaft position sensor (bank 1) F84 1
E80 131
APP sensor 2 (Without ICC) E110 1
APP sensor 2 (With ICC) E67 9
133 Battery current sensor E63 2
Refrigerant pressure sensor E77 1
EVAP control system pressure sen-
sor
C17 3
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EC-384
< DTC/CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS >[VK56VD]
P0850 PNP SWITCH
4. Check 1st trip DTC.
Is 1st trip DTC detected?
YES >> Go to
EC-384, "Diagnosis Procedure".
NO >> INSPECTION END
5.PERFORM COMPONENT FUNCTION CHECK
WITH GST
Perform Component Function Check. Refer to EC-384, "
Component Function Check".
NOTE:
Use Component Function Check to check the overall func tion of the park/neutral position (PNP) signal circuit.
During this check, a 1st trip DTC might not be confirmed.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> INSPECTION END
NO >> Go to EC-384, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Component Function CheckINFOID:0000000006217886
1.PERFORM COMPONENT FUNCTION CHECK
WITH GST
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Check the voltage between ECM harness connector terminals under the following conditions.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> INSPECTION END
NO >> Go to EC-384, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000006217887
1.CHECK DTC WITH TCM
Refer to TM-61, "
CONSULT-III Function (TRANSMISSION)".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Repair or replace malfunctioning part.
2.CHECK STARTING SYSTEM
Turn ignition switch OFF, then turn it to START.
Does starter motor operate?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Check DTC with BCM. Refer to BCS-57, "
DTCIndex".
3.CHECK PNP SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect A/T assembly harness connector.
3. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
4. Check the continuity between A/T assembly harness connector and ECM harness connector.
VHCL SPEED SE More than 64 km/h (40 mph)
Selector lever Suitable position
ECM
Condition Voltage (V)
Connector +–
Te r m i n a l Te r m i n a l
F111 11 175 Selector lever P or N position Battery voltage
Except above position Approx. 0
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ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM SYMPTOMSEC-527
< SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS > [VK56VD]
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Air Air duct
55555 5 EM-28
Air cleaner
EM-27
Air leakage from air duct
(Mass air flow sensor — electric
throttle control actuator)
5555 EM-28
Electric throttle control actuator
EC-460
Air leakage from intake manifold/
Collector/GasketEM-30
Cranking Battery
111111
11
PG-161
Generator circuit
CHG-13
Starter circuit 3STR-11
Signal plate 6EM-106
PNP signal 4EC-383
Engine Cylinder head
55555 55 5 EM-92
Cylinder head gasket 4 3
Cylinder block
66666 66 6 4
EM-115
Piston
Piston ring
Connecting rod
Bearing
Crankshaft
Va l v e
mecha-
nism Timing chain
55555 55 5 EM-72
Camshaft
EM-77
Intake valve timing controlEM-61
Intake valve
3EM-92
Exhaust valve
Exhaust Exhaust manifold/Tube/Muffler/ Gasket 55555 55 5 EM-42
EX-6Three way catalystSYMPTOM
Reference
page
HARD/NO START/RESTART (EXCP. HA)
ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER/POOR ACCELERATION
HIGH IDLE/LOW IDLE
ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING
IDLING VIBRATION
SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE
OVERHEATS/WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
BATTERY DEAD (UNDER CHARGE)
Warranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM HA
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ENGINE ASSEMBLYEM-101
< UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
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5. Remove A/T assembly. Refer to
TM-205, "2WD : Exploded View" (2WD models) or TM-208, "4WD :
Exploded View" (4WD models).
6. Remove steering gear assembly. Refer to ST-41, "
Exploded View".
7. Remove front final drive assembly. Refer to DLN-162, "
Exploded View".
8. Remove exhaust manifold. Refer to EM-40, "
Exploded View".
9. Remove alternator. Refer to CHG-25, "
Exploded View".
Engine Room LH
1. Remove air cleaner and air duct. Refer to EM-27, "Exploded View".
2. Remove A/C compressor. Refer to HA-30, "
Exploded View".
3. Disconnect fuel feed hose and EVAP hose. Refer to EM-43, "
Exploded View".
CAUTION:
Fit plugs onto disconnected hoses to prevent fuel leakage.
Engine Room RH
1. Remove power steering oil pump and reservoir tank. Refer to ST-48, "Exploded View".
2. Disconnect heater hose at heater core side, and fit a plug onto hose end to prevent engine coolant leak-
age.
3. Disconnect ground cable.
4. Disconnect all clips and connectors of the engine harness from vehicle side.
Removal Work
1. Install alternator bracket. Refer to CHG-25, "Exploded View".
 Temporarily tighten mounting bolts.
2. Remove intake manifold. Refer to EM-30, "
Exploded View".
3. Remove starter motor. Refer to STR-17, "
Exploded View".
4. Install engine slingers.
5. Lift using a hoist and secure the engine in position.
6. Remove engine mounting bracket (LH, RH) and engine mounting insulator (LH, RH). Refer to EM-98,
"Exploded View".
7. Remove the engine from the vehi cle, avoid interference with the
vehicle body.
CAUTION:
 Before and during lifting, always check that any har-
nesses are left connected.
 Never damage engine mounti ng insulator and avoid oil/
grease smearing or spills onto engine mounting insulator.
A Engine front slinger (bank 2) B Engine rear slinger C Engine front slinger (bank 1)
Slinger bolts:
: 45.0 N·m (4.6 kg-m, 33 ft-lb)
JPBIA3970ZZ
JPBIA3497ZZ
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EXL-30
< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION >[XENON TYPE]
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (IPDM E/R)
ACTIVE TEST
Te s t i t e m
PUSH SW
[Off/On]Displays the status of the push-button ignition switch judged by IPDM E/R.
INTER/NP SW
[Off/On] Displays the status of the shift position judged by IPDM E/R.
ST RLY CONT
[Off/On] Displays the status of the starter relay status signal received from BCM via CAN
communication.
IHBT RLY -REQ
[Off/On] Displays the status of the starter control relay signal received from BCM via CAN
communication.
ST/INHI RLY
[Off/ ST ON/INHI ON/UNKWN] Displays the status of the starter relay and starter control relay judged by IPDM
E/R.
DETENT SW
[Off/On] Displays the status of the A/T shift selector (detention switch) judged by IPDM E/
R.
S/L RLY -REQ
[Off/On] Displays the status of the steering lock relay signal received from BCM via CAN
communication.
S/L STATE
[LOCK/UNLK/UNKWN] Displays the status of the steering lock judged by IPDM E/R.
OIL P SW
[Open/Close] Displays the status of the oil pressure switch judged by IPDM E/R.
HOOD SW
[Off/On] Displays the status of the hood switch judged by IPDM E/R.
HL WASHER REQ
[Off/On] Displays the status of the headlamp washer request signal received from BCM via
CAN communication.
THFT HRN REQ
[Off/On] Displays the status of the theft warning horn request signal received from BCM
via CAN communication.
HORN CHIRP
[Off/On] Displays the status of the horn reminder signal received from BCM via CAN com-
munication.
Monitor Item
[Unit] MAIN SIG-
NALS Description
Test item Operation Description
CORNERING LAMP LH
NOTE:
This item is indicated, but cannot be tested.
RH
HORN On Operates horn relay for 20 ms.
REAR DEFOGGER Off OFF
On Operates the rear window defogger relay.
FRONT WIPER Off OFF
Lo Operates the front wiper relay.
Hi Operates the front wiper relay and front wiper high relay.
MOTOR FAN* 1OFF
2 Transmits 50% pulse duty signal (PWM signal) to the cooling fan control module.
3 Transmits 75% pulse duty signal (PWM signal) to the cooling fan control module.
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Transmits 100% pulse duty signal (PWM signal) to the cooling fan control mod-
ule.
HEAD LAMP WASHER On Operates the headlamp washer relay for 1 second.
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LAN
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< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION > [CAN]
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Meter display signal
TR
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Oil pressure switch signal TR
RT
Position light request signal T R R
Rear fog light status signal T R
Rear window defogger con-
trol signal TR
RT
Sleep wake up signal T R R R R R R
Starter control relay signal T R
Starter relay status signal TRR
RT
Starting mode signal T R
Steering lock relay signal TRR
RT
Theft warning horn request
signal TR
Turn indicator signal R T R R
A/C display signal R T
A/C ON signal R T
Ambient temperature signal T R
Blower fan ON signal R T
Distance to empty signal R T
Fuel level low warning sig-
nal RT
Fuel level sensor signal R T
Manual mode shift down
signal RT
Manual mode shift up sig-
nal RT
Manual mode signal R T
Non-manual mode signal R T
Odometer signal R T
Parking brake switch signal R R T R R
Sleep-ready signal RT
RT
RT
Tow mode switch signal R T
Wake up signal RT
RT
Steering angle sensor mal-
function signal RR T R R
Steering angle sensor sig-
nal RR RR T R R
Steering angle speed signal R T R R Signal name
ECM
4WD
ABS
TCM
A-BAG AFS
AV
BCM
CGW
HVAC M&A
STRG
TPMS
IPDM-E
ADPPSB
E-SUS ICC
PWBD
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LAN-32
< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION >[CAN]
SYSTEM
Steering calibration signal R T R
Hazard request signalRT
RT
Horn request signal R T
Low tire pressure warning
lamp signal RT
Tire pressure data signal R T
A/C compresso r feedback
signal RRT
Detention switch signal R T R
Engine restart control sig-
nal RT
Front wiper stop position
signal RT
High beam status signal R T
Hood switch signal R T
Low beam status signal R R T
Push-button ignition switch
status signal RT
Starter control relay signal R T
Steering lock unit status
signal RT
CK SUSP indi cator lamp
signal RT
Brake fluid pressure control
signal R
T
BSW warning lamp signal R T
IBA OFF indicator lamp sig-
nal RT
IBA operation signal RT
ICC operation signal R T
ICC warning lamp signal R T
Lane departure warning
lamp signal RT
LDP ON indicator lamp sig-
nal RT
Target yaw moment signal R T
Signal name
ECM
4WD
ABS
TCM
A-BAG
AFSAV
BCM
CGW
HVAC
M&A
STRG
TPMS
IPDM-E ADP
PSB
E-SUS ICC
PWBD
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MWI
COMPONENT PARTSMWI-7
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METER SYSTEM : Com ponent DescriptionINFOID:0000000006221691
CLOCK
Unit Description
Combination meter Controls the following with the signals received from each unit via CAN communication and the sig-
nals from switches and sensors.
 Speedometer
 Tachometer
 Engine coolant temperature gauge
 Fuel gauge
 Engine oil pressure gauge
 Voltmeter
 Warning lamps
 Indicator lamps
 Meter illumination control
 Meter effect function
 Information display
Trip computer switch Transmits the following signals to the combination meter.
 Enter switch signal
 Select switch signal
Trip reset and illumination con-
trol switch Transmits the following signals to the combination meter.
 Trip reset switch signal
 Illumination control switch signal (+)
 Illumination control switch signal (
−)
ECM Transmits the following signals to the combination meter via CAN communication.
 Engine speed signal
 Engine coolant temperature signal
 Engine status signal
 Fuel consumption monitor signal
ABS actuator and electric unit
(control unit) Transmits the vehicle speed signal to the combination meter via CAN communication.
IPDM E/R Transmits the oil pressure switch signal to the BCM via CAN communication.
BCM Transmits the following signals to the combination meter via CAN communication.
 Oil pressure switch signal
 Position light request signal
 Dimmer signal
 Door switch signal
 Meter ring illumination request signal
 Starter relay status signal
TCM Transmits the shift position signal to the combination meter via CAN communication.
A/T shift selector Transmits the following signals to the combination meter.
 Manual mode signal
 Non-manual mode signal
 Manual mode shift up signal
 Manual mode shift down signal
Fuel level sensor unit Transmits the fuel level sensor signal to the combination meter.
Oil pressure switch Transmits the oil pressure switch signal to the IPDM E/R.
Ambient sensor Transmits the ambient sensor signal to the combination meter.
A/C auto amp. Transmits the A/C auto amp. connection recognition signal to the combination meter.
Parking brake switch Transmits the parking brake switch signal to the combination meter.
Washer level switch Transmits the washer level switch signal to the combination meter.
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