2011 INFINITI QX56 relay

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< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION >[WITH INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM]
COMPONENT PARTS
Push-button Ignition Switch
INFOID:0000000006226165
Push-button ignition switch detects that push-button is pressed, and then transmits the signal to BCM. BCM
changes the power supply position with the operation of push-button ignition switch. BCM maintains the power
supply position status while push-button is not operated.
Remote Keyless Entry ReceiverINFOID:0000000006226166
Remote keyless entry receiver receives each button oper ation signal and electronic key ID signal from Intelli-
gent Key, and then transmits the signal to BCM.
Security Indicator LampINFOID:0000000006226167
Security indicator lamp is located on combination meter.
Security indicator lamp blinks when power supply position is any position other than ON to warn that INFINITI
VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM-N ATS [IVIS (NATS)] is on board.
Starter Control RelayINFOID:0000000006226170
Engine starting system functions by controlling both starter relay and starter control relay.
Both relays are integrated in IPDM E/R. Starter relay is controlled by BCM, and starter control relay is con-
trolled by IPDM E/R on request from BCM.
IPDM E/R transmits starter relay and starter control relay status signal to BCM via CAN communication.
Starter RelayINFOID:0000000006226171
Engine starting system functions by controlling both starter relay and starter control relay.
Both relays are integrated in IPDM E/R. Starter relay is controlled by BCM, and starter control relay is con-
trolled by IPDM E/R on request from BCM.
IPDM E/R transmits starter relay and starter control relay status signal to BCM via CAN communication.
Steering Lock RelayINFOID:0000000006226172
Steering lock relay is integrated in IPDM E/R, and supplies power source to steering lock unit.
When IPDM E/R receives the steering lock relay ON request signal from BCM, IPDM E/R turns ON steering
lock relay and then transmits the steering lock relay condition signal to BCM.
Steering Lock UnitINFOID:0000000006226173
Steering lock unit performs steering lock/unlock operation on request from BCM, and power source is supplied
from steering lock relay integrated in IPDM E/R.
When push-button ignition switch is pressed while the In telligent Key is inside the vehicle, BCM performs the
ID verification with steering lock unit. Steering lock unit releases the steering lock based on the result of the ID
verification.
Steering lock unit has 2 switches (steering lock status switch and steering unlock status switch) inside. BCM
judges the steering lock/unlock condition by comparing these switch signals and steering lock unit status sig-
nal transmitted from IPDM E/R via CAN communication.
Stop Lamp SwitchINFOID:0000000006226174
Stop lamp switch detects that brake pedal is depressed, and then transmits the signal to BCM.
Transmission Range SwitchINFOID:0000000006226175
Transmission range switch is integrated in A/T asse mbly, and detects the A/T shift selector position.
TCM receives the transmission range switch signal and then transmits the P/N position signal to BCM and
IPDM E/R.
BCM confirms the A/T shift selector position with the following 5 signals.
 P position signal from A/T shift selector (detention switch)
 P/N position signal from TCM
 P position signal from IPDM E/R (CAN)
 P/N position signal from IPDM E/R (CAN)
 P/N position signal from TCM (CAN)
IPDM E/R confirms the A/T shift select or position with the following 3 signals.
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< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION > [WITH INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM]
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 Up to 4 Intelligent Keys can be registered (Includi ng the standard Intelligent Key) upon request from the cus-
tomer.
NOTE:
Refer to DLK-18, "
INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM : System Description" for any functions other than engine
start function of Intelligent Key system.
PRECAUTIONS FOR INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM
The transponder [the chip for IVIS (NATS) ID verification] is integrated into the Intelligent Key. (For the
conventional models, it is integrated into the mech anical key.) Therefore, ID verification cannot be per-
formed by mechanical key only.
In that case, the IVIS (NATS) ID verification can be performed when Intelligent Key backside is con-
tacted to push-button ignition switch. If verification result is OK, engine can be started.
OPERATION WHEN INTELLIGENT KEY IS CARRIED
1. When the push-button ignition switch is pressed, the BCM activates the inside key antenna and transmits
the request signal to the Intelligent Key.
2. The Intelligent Key receives the request signal and transmits the Intelligent Key ID signal to the BCM.
3. BCM receives the Intelligent Key ID signal via remote keyless entry receiver and verifies it with the regis-
tered ID.
4. BCM transmits the unlock signal to steering lock unit and IPDM E/R if the verification results are OK.
5. IPDM E/R turns the steering lock relay ON and supplies power supply to the steering lock unit.
6. The steering lock releases.
7. BCM transmits the power supply stop signal to IPDM E/R when detecting that the steering lock is in the
unlock condition.
8. IPDM E/R turns the steering lock relay OFF and stops power supply to the steering lock unit.
9. BCM turns ACC relay ON and transmits the ignition power supply ON signal to IPDM E/R.
10. IPDM E/R turns the ignition relay ON and starts the ignition power supply.
11. BCM detects that the selector lever position and brake pedal operating condition.
12. BCM transmits the starter request signal to IPDM E/R and turns the starter relay in IPDM E/R ON if BCM
judges that the engine start condition* is satisfied.
13. IPDM E/R turns the starter control relay ON when receiving the starter request signal.
14. Power supply is supplied through the starter relay and the starter control relay to operate the starter motor. CAUTION:
If a malfunction is detected in the Intelligent Key system, the “KEY” warning lamp in the combina-
tion meter illuminates. At that time, the engine cannot be started.
15. When BCM receives feedback signal from ECM indicati ng that the engine is started, the BCM transmits a
stop signal to IPDM E/R and stops cranking by turning OFF the starter motor relay. (If engine start is
unsuccessful, cranking stops automatically within 5 seconds.)
CAUTION:
When the Intelligent Key is carried outside of th e vehicle (inside key antenna detection area) while
the power supply is in the ACC or ON position, even if the engine start condition* is satisfied, the
engine cannot be started.
*: For the engine start condition, refer to “POWER SUPPLY POSITION CHANGE TABLE BY PUSH-BUTTON
IGNITION SWITCH OPERATION”.
OPERATION RANGE
Engine can be started when Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle. However, sometimes engine may not start
when Intelligent Key is on instrument panel or in glove box.
ENGINE START OPERATION WHEN INTELLIGENT KEY IS CONTACTED TO PUSH-BUTTON IG-
NITION SWITCH
When Intelligent Key battery is discharged, the IVIS (NATS) ID verification between transponder in Intelligent
Key and BCM is performed when Intelligent Key backside is contacted to push-button ignition switch. If the
verification result is OK, engine can be started.
STEERING LOCK OPERATION
Steering is locked by steering lock unit when any of the following conditions are met.
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SYSTEM
PRECAUTIONS FOR KEY REGISTRATION
 The ID registration is a procedure that erases the cu
rrent IVIS (NATS) ID once, and then reregisters a new
ID. Therefore before starting the registration operation, collect all registered Intelligent Keys from the cus-
tomer.
 When registering the Intelligent Key, perform only one procedure to simultaneously register both ID [IVIS
(NATS) ID and Intelligent Key ID].
SECURITY INDICATOR LAMP
 Warns that the vehicle is equipped with IVIS (NATS).
 Security indicator lamp always blinks when the pow er supply position is any position other than ON.
NOTE:
Because security indicator lamp is highly efficient, the battery is barely affected.
ENGINE START OPERATION WHEN INTELLIGENT KEY IS CONTACTED TO PUSH-BUTTON IG-
NITION SWITCH
1. When brake pedal is depressed while selector leve r is in the P position, BCM activates NATS antenna
amp. that is located behind push-button ignition switch.
2. When Intelligent Key (transponder built-in) backsi de is contacted to push-button ignition switch, BCM
starts IVIS (NATS) ID verification between BCM and Intelligent Key (transponder built-in) via NATS
antenna amp.
3. When the IVIS (NATS) ID verification result is OK, buzzer in combination meter sounds and BCM trans-
mits the result to ECM.
4. When push-button ignition switch is pressed, BCM transmits steering unlock signal to steering lock unit
and IPDM E/R.
5. IPDM E/R turns steering lock relay ON and supplies power supply to the steering lock unit.
6. The steering lock is released.
7. BCM transmits the power supply stop signal to IPDM E/R when detecting that the steering lock is in the
unlock position.
8. IPDM E/R turns steering lock relay OFF and stops power supply to the steering lock unit.
9. BCM turns ACC relay ON and transmits ignition power supply ON signal to IPDM E/R.
10. IPDM E/R turns the ignition relay ON and starts the ignition power supply.
11. BCM detects that the selector lever position is P or N.
12. BCM transmits starter request signal to IPDM E/R and turns the starter relay in IPDM E/R ON if BCM judges that the engine start condition* is satisfied.
13. IPDM E/R turns the starter control relay ON when receiving the starter request signal.
14. Power supply is supplied through the starter relay and the starter control relay to operate the starter motor.
15. When BCM receives feedback signal from ECM indica ting that the engine is started, BCM transmits a
stop signal to IPDM E/R and stops cranking by turning off the starter motor relay. (If engine start is unsuc-
cessful, cranking stops automatically within 5 seconds.)
*: For the engine start condition, refer to “POWER SUPPLY POSITION CHANGE TABLE BY PUSH-BUTTON
IGNITION SWITCH OPERATION” below.
POWER SUPPLY POSITION CHANGE TABLE BY PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH OPERA-
TION
The power supply position changing operation can be performed with the following operations.
NOTE:
 When an Intelligent Key is within the detection area of inside key antenna and when Intelligent Key backside
is contacted to push-button ignition switch, it is equivalent to the operations below.
 When starting the engine, the BCM monitors under the engine start conditions,
- Brake pedal operating condition
- Selector lever position
- Vehicle speed
Vehicle speed: less than 4 km/h (2.5 MPH)
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (BCM)
SELF-DIAG RESULT
Refer to
BCS-57, "DTCIndex".
DATA MONITOR
PW DOWN SET Unlock button pressing time on Intelligent Key button can be selected from the following with
this mode
 MODE 1: 3 sec
 MODE 2: Non-operation
 MODE 3: 5 sec
WELCOME LIGHT SELECT Welcome light function mode can be selected from the following with this mode
 Puddle/Outside Handle
 Room lamp
 Head & Tail Lamps (this item is displayed, but cannot be used)
 Heart Beat
WELCOME LIGHT OP SET Welcome light function mode can be changed to operation with this mode
 On: Operate
 Off: Non-operation
Monitor item Description
Monitor Item Condition
REQ SW -DR Indicates [On/Off] condition of door request switch (driver side)
REQ SW -AS Indicates [On/Off] condition of door request switch (passenger side)
REQ SW -BD/TR Indicates [On/Off] condition of back door request switch
PUSH SW Indicates [On/Off] condition of push-button ignition switch
CLUTCH SW NOTE:
This item is displayed, but cannot be monitored
BRAKE SW 1 Indicates [On/Off]* condition of stop lamp switch power supply
BRAKE SW 2 Indicates [On/Off] condition of stop lamp switch
DETE/CANCL SW Indicates [On/Off] condition of P position
SFT PN/N SW Indicates [On/Off] condition of P or N position
S/L -LOCK Indicates [On/Off] condition of steering lock unit (LOCK)
S/L -UNLOCK Indicates [On/Off] condition of steering lock unit (UNLOCK)
S/L RELAY -F/B Indicates [On/Off] condition of steering lock relay
UNLK SEN -DR Indicates [On/Off] condition of driver door UNLOCK status
PUSH SW -IPDM Indicates [On/Off] condition of push-button ignition switch
IGN RLY1 -F/B Indicates [On/Off] condition of ignition relay 1
DETE SW -IPDM Indicates [On/Off] condition of P position
SFT PN -IPDM Indicates [On/Off] condition of P or N position
SFT P -MET Indicates [On/Off] condition of P position
SFT N -MET Indicates [On/Off] condition of N position
ENGINE STATE Indicates [Stop/Stall/Crank/Run] condition of engine states
S/L LOCK-IPDM Indicates [On/Off] condition of steering lock unit (LOCK)
S/L UNLK-IPDM Indicates [On/Off] condition of steering lock unit (UNLOCK)
S/L RELAY-REQ Indicates [On/Off] condition of steering lock relay
VEH SPEED 1 Display the vehicle speed signal received from combination meter by numerical value [Km/h]
VEH SPEED 2 Display the vehi cle speed signal received from ABS or VDC or TCM by numerical value [Km/h]
DOOR STAT-DR Indicates [LOCK/READY/UNLK] condition of unlock sensor
DOOR STAT-AS Indicates [LOCK/READY/UNLK] condition of passenger side door status
ID OK FLAG Indicates [Set/Reset] condition of key ID
PRMT ENG STRT Indicates [Set/Reset] condition of engine start possibility
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (IPDM E/R)
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (IPDM E/R)
CONSULT-III Function (IPDM E/R)INFOID:0000000006365348
APPLICATION ITEM
CONSULT-III performs the following functions via CAN communication with IPDM E/R.
SELF DIAGNOSTIC RESULT
Refer to
PCS-22, "DTCIndex".
DATA MONITOR
Monitor item
Diagnosis mode Description
Ecu Identification Allows confirmation of IPDM E/R part number.
Self Diagnostic Result Displays the diagnosis results judged by IPDM E/R.
Data Monitor Displays the real-time input/output data from IPDM E/R input/output data.
Active Test IPDM E/R can provide a drive signal to electronic components to check their operations.
CAN Diag Support Monitor The results of transmit/receive diagnosis of CAN communication can be read.
Monitor Item [Unit] MAIN SIG-
NALS Description
RAD FAN REQ
[1/2/3/4] ×
Displays the value of the cooling fan speed request signal received from ECM via
CAN communication.
AC COMP REQ
[Off/On] ×Displays the status of the A/C compressor request signal received from ECM via
CAN communication.
TA I L & C L R R E Q
[Off/On] ×Displays the status of the position light request signal received from BCM via CAN
communication.
HL LO REQ
[Off/On] ×
Displays the status of the low beam request signal received from BCM via CAN
communication.
HL HI REQ
[Off/On] ×Displays the status of the high beam request signal received from BCM via CAN
communication.
FR FOG REQ
[Off/On] ×Displays the status of the front fog light request signal received from BCM via
CAN communication.
FR WIP REQ
[Stop/1LOW/Low/Hi] ×
Displays the status of the front wiper request signal received from BCM via CAN
communication.
WIP AUTO STOP
[STOP P/ACT P] ×
Displays the status of the front wiper auto stop signal judged by IPDM E/R.
WIP PROT
[Off/BLOCK] ×
Displays the status of the front wiper fail-safe operation judged by IPDM E/R.
IGN RLY1 -REQ
[Off/On] Displays the status of the ignition switch ON signal received from BCM via CAN
communication.
IGN RLY
[Off/On] ×
Displays the status of the ignition relay judged by IPDM E/R.
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.
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ACTIVE TEST
Te s t i t e m
*: Operates while the engine is running. 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.
4
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.
EXTERNAL LAMPS Off OFF
TAIL Operates the tail lamp relay.
Lo Operates the headlamp low relay.
Hi
Operates the headlamp low relay and ON/OFF the headlamp high relay at 1 sec-
ond intervals.
Fog Operates the front fog lamp relay.
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B2608 STARTER RELAYSEC-93
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B2608 STARTER RELAY
DTC LogicINFOID:0000000006226243
DTC DETECTION LOGIC
NOTE:
 If DTC B2608 is displayed with DTC U1000, first per form the trouble diagnosis for DTC U1000. Refer to
BCS-70, "
DTC Logic".
 If DTC B2608 is displayed with DTC U1010, first per form the trouble diagnosis for DTC U1010. Refer to
BCS-71, "
DTC Logic".
DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
1.PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
1. Press push-button ignition switch under the following conditions to start engine.
- Selector lever: In the P position
- Brake pedal: Depressed
2. Wait 1 second after engine started.
3. Check DTC in “Self Diagnostic Result” mode of “BCM” using CONSULT-III.
Is DTC detected?
YES >> Go to SEC-93, "Diagnosis Procedure".
NO >> INSPECTION END
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000006226244
1.CHECK DTC OF IPDM E/R
Check DTC in “Self Diagnostic Result” mode of “IPDM E/R” using CONSULT-III.
Is DTC detected?
YES >> Perform the trouble diagnosis rela ted to the detected DTC. Refer to PCS-22, "DTCIndex".
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK BCM POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Check voltage between BCM harness connector and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> GO TO 3.
3.CHECK STARTER RELAY CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect IPDM E/R connector.
3. Disconnect BCM connector.
4. Check continuity between IPDM E/R harness connector and BCM harness connector.
DTC No. Trouble diagnosis name DTC detecting condition Possible cause
B2608 STARTER RELAY BCM outputs starter motor relay OFF signal
but BCM receives star
ter motor relay ON
signal from IPDM E/R (CAN).  Harness or connectors
(CAN communication line is open or
shorted.)
 Harness or connectors (Starter relay circuit is open or shorted.)
 IPDM E/R
(+)
(–) Condition Voltage (V)
(Approx.)
BCM
Connector Terminal
M71 97 Ground Selector lever N or P position 12
Other than above 0
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B2608 STARTER RELAY
5. Check continuity between IP
DM E/R harness connector and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to PCS-32, "Removal and Installation".
NO >> Repair or replace harness.
4.CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to GI-40, "
Intermittent Incident".
>> INSPECTION END
IPDM E/R BCM Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
E13 30 M71 97 Existed
IPDM E/R GroundContinuity
Connector Terminal
E13 30 Not existed
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