2011 INFINITI QX56 parking brake

ABS ACTUATOR AND ELECTRIC UNIT (CONTROL UNIT)BRC-47
< ECU DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION > [WITH VDC]
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Note 1: Confirm tire pressure is standard value.
Note 2: Refer to BRC-16, "
System Description" for ON/Blinking/OFF conditions of each warning lamp and indi-
cator lamp.
Note 3: Models with 4WD System
Note 4: Models with Advanced Driver Assistance System
Note 5: USS means “hill start assist”.
Fail-safeINFOID:0000000006222580
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
PRESS SENSORBrake pedal not depressed Approx. 0 bar
Brake pedal depressed (
−40) – (+300) bar
ACCUM PRESS SEN With ig nition switch ON Approx. 0 – 210 bar (Proportional to the
amount of accumulated pressure in the
accumulator)
CONT PRESS SEN
(Note 4)Brake pedal not depressed Approx. 0 bar
Brake pedal depressed ( −40) – (+300) bar
EBD SIGNAL EBD is active On
EBD is inactive Off
ABS SIGNAL ABS is active On
ABS is inactive Off
TCS SIGNAL TCS is active On
TCS is inactive Off
VDC SIGNAL VDC is active On
VDC is inactive Off
EBD FAIL SIG In EBD fail-safe On
EBD is normal Off
ABS FAIL SIG In ABS fail-safe On
ABS is normal Off
TCS FAIL SIG In TCS fail-safe On
TCS is normal Off
VDC FAIL SIG In VDC fail-safe On
VDC is normal Off
CRANKING SIG At cranking On
Other than at cranking Off
FLUID LEV SW When brake fluid level switch is ON (brake fluid level
is less than the specified level)
On
When brake fluid level switch is OFF Off
PARK BRAKE SW When parking brake is active On
Parking brake is released Off
STP ON RLY Stop lamp relay is active On
Stop lamp relay is inactive Off
USS SIG
(Note 5)hill start assist is active On
hill start assist is inactive Off
Monitor item Condition Reference values in normal operation
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PARKING BRAKE SWITCHBRC-117
< DTC/CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS > [WITH VDC]
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PARKING BRAKE SWITCH
Component Function CheckINFOID:0000000006222643
1.CHECK PARKING BRA KE SWITCH OPERATION
Check that brake warning lamp in combination meter turns ON/OFF when parking brake is operated.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> INSPECTION END
NO >> Proceed to diagnosis procedure. Refer to BRC-117, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000006222644
1.CHECK PARKING BRAKE SWITCH CIRCUIT
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect parking brake switch harness connector.
3. Disconnect combination meter harness connector.
4. Check continuity between parking brake switch harness connector and combination meter harness con-
nector.
5. Check continuity between parking brake switch harness connector and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Repair or replace error-detected parts.
2.CHECK PARKING BRAKE SWITCH
Check parking brake switch. Refer to BRC-118, "
Component Inspection".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Replace parking brake switch. Refer to PB-5, "
Removal and Installation".
3.CHECK PARKING BRAKE SWITCH SIGNAL
With CONSULT-III.
1. Connect parking brake switch harness connector.
2. Connect combination meter harness connector.
3. Select “ABS”, “DATA MONITOR” and “PARK BRAKE SW ” according to this order. Check parking brake
switch signal.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> INSPECTION END
NO >> GO TO 4.
4.CHECK COMBINATION METER
Check combination meter. Refer to MWI-30, "
CONSULT-III Function".
Parking brake switch Combination meter
Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
M11 1 M34 26 Existed
Parking brake switch —Continuity
Connector Terminal
M11 1 Ground Not existed
Condition DATA MONITOR
Operate parking brake On
Release the parking brake Off
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BRC-118
< DTC/CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS >[WITH VDC]
PARKING BRAKE SWITCH
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> Repair or replace combination meter. Refer to
MWI-85, "
Removal and Installation".
5.CHECK TERMINAL
 Check combination meter pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.
 Check parking brake switch 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:0000000006222645
1.CHECK PARKING BRAKE SWITCH
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect parking brake switch harness connector.
3. Check continuity between parking brake switch terminal and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> INSPECTION END
NO >> Replace parking brake switch. Refer to PB-5, "
Removal and Installation".
Parking brake switch
— Condition Continuity
Te r m i n a l
1Ground When parking brake switch is pressed Existed
When parking brake switch is released Not existed
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BRAKE WARNING LAMPBRC-123
< DTC/CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS > [WITH VDC]
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BRAKE WARNING LAMP
Component Function CheckINFOID:0000000006222651
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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EXCESSIVE OPERATION FREQUENCYBRC-127
< SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS > [WITH VDC]
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SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
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-130
< SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS >[WITH VDC]
DOES NOT OPERATE
DOES NOT OPERATE
DescriptionINFOID:0000000006222663
VDC function, TCS function, ABS functi
on, EBD function, hill start assist function and brake limited slip differ-
ential (BLSD) function does not operate.
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000006222664
CAUTION:
 VDC function, ABS function and EBD function never operate when the vehicle speed is 10 km/h (6.2
MPH) or less.
 TCS function, hill start assist fu nction and brake limited slip diffe rential (BLSD) function operates
when the vehicle speed is 0 km/h (0 MPH) (the vehicle is in stop status).
 VDC function and TCS function never operate wh en VDC OFF switch is operated (when VDC OFF
indicator lamp turns ON).
1.CHECK ABS WARNING LAMP
Check that ABS warning lamp, brake warning lamp and VDC warning lamp turn ON and turn OFF approx. 1
second after key switch is turned ON. Check that ABS warning lamp, brake warning lamp and VDC warning
lamp 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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BRM-22
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
BODY CONSTRUCTION
BODY CONSTRUCTION
Body ConstructionINFOID:0000000006248495
1. Outer side body 2. Upper front pillar hinge brace 3. Weld nut
4. Upper inner front pillar 5. Parking brake bracket 6. Hoodledge reinforcement
7. Upper hinge plate 8. Weld bolt 9. Side dash
JSKIA1894ZZ
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BRM-56
< SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
BODY ALIGNMENT
Unit: mm (in)
Rear BodyINFOID:0000000006248512
Measurement
Dimensions marked with ″*″ indicate symmetrically identical dimensions on both the right and left hand of the
vehicle.
Measurement Points
: Vehicle front
Point Material Point Material
A Cowl top positioning mark of center positioning
mark H, h, J, j, K, k,
M, m
Center pillar indent
B, b Roof indent O, o, P, p Rear fender indent
C, c Front pillar joggle Q, q Parking brake bracket hole center φ13 (0.51)
D, d, E, e, N, n Outer side body indent R, r 2nd seat mounting front crossmember hole cen-
ter
φ7 (0.28)
F, f, G, g Front pillar indent S, s, T, t, U, u,
V, vDoor hinge installing hole center
S, s, U, u:
φ9 (0.35)
T, t, V, v: φ12 (0.47)
Unit: mm (in)
JSKIA1902GB
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