2011 INFINITI QX56 light

INL-10
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SYSTEM
Each function of interior room lamp battery saver can be set by CONSULT-III. Refer to INL-15, "BATTERY
SAVER : CONSULT-III Function (BCM - BATTERY SAVER)".
ILLUMINATION CONTROL SYSTEM
ILLUMINATION CONTROL SYSTEM : System DiagramINFOID:0000000006216054
ILLUMINATION CONTROL SYS TEM : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000006216055
OUTLINE
Each illumination lamp is controlled by each function of BCM, IPDM E/R and combination meter.
Control by BCM Combination switch reading function
 Headlamp control function
Control by IPDM E/R Relay control function
Control by combination meter Meter illumination control function (Refer to MWI-16, "METER ILLUMINATION CONTROL : System Descrip-
tion".)
ILLUMINATION CONTROL
 BCM detects the combination switch conditi on by the combination switch reading function.
 BCM transmits position light request signal to IPDM E/R and combination meter according to tail lamp ON
condition.
Tail lamp ON condition- Lighting switch 1ST
- Lighting switch 2ND
- Lighting switch AUTO, and the auto light function ON judgment
- Lighting switch AUTO, with the front fog lamp switch ON and the ignition switch ON
 IPDM E/R turns the integrated tail lamp relay ON acco rding to position light request signal. It provides the
power supply to each illumination lamp.
 Combination meter enters in the nighttime mode accord ing to position light request signal. Under the night-
time mode the combination meter controls the illu minance by controlling each illumination lamp (ground
side).
AUTO LIGHT ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM
JPLIA0855GB
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AUTO LIGHT ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM : System DiagramINFOID:0000000006216056
AUTO LIGHT ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000006216057
OUTLINE
Auto light adjustment system is controlled by each f unction of BCM, combination meter and AV control unit
Control by BCM Auto light system
 Auto light adjustment system
AUTO LIGHT ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM
Description
 BCM supplies voltage to the optical sensor when the ignition switch is turned ON or ACC.
 Optical sensor converts outside brightness (lux) to voltage and transmits the optical sensor signal to BCM.
 BCM judges dimming/brightening of combination meter and display according to brightness outside the vehi- cle, when ignition switch is ON.
 BCM transmits dimmer signal to combination meter via CAN communication, according to auto light adjust- ment conditions. Dimmer signal is also transmitted to AV control unit.
NOTE:
As to dimming/brightening timing, the sensitivity depends on settings. The settings can be changed with CON-
SULT-III. Refer to EXL-23, "
HEADLAMP : CONSULT-III F unction (BCM - HEAD LAMP)".
Auto Light Adjustment Timing Table
When the ignition switch is ON, the illumination of co mbination meter and display switches dimming/brighten-
ing in the following condition.
BCM switches the illumination of combination me ter and display to dimming when outside brightening
obtained from the optical sensor signal is 1250 lx or le ss for 3 seconds or more. And BCM switches the illumi-
nation of combination meter and display to brightening when outside brightening from the optical sensor signal
is 2500 lx or more for 5 seconds or more.
JMLIA0967GB
Combination meter and display Dimming/brightening timing
Dimming Outside brightness is 1250 lx or less for 3 seconds or more.
Brightening Outside brightness is 2500 lx or more for 5 seconds or more.
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PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH ILLUMINATION CIRCUIT
INL-65
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PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWIT CH ILLUMINATION CIRCUIT
Component Function CheckINFOID:0000000006265016
1.CHECK PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH ILLUMINATION OPERATION
CONSULT-III ACTIVE TEST
1. Turn the ignition switch ON.
2. Select “ENGINE SW ILLUMI” of BCM (I NTELLIGENT KEY) active test item.
3. With operating the test items, check that the pus h-button ignition switch illumination turns ON/OFF.
Does the push-button ignition switch illumination turn ON/OFF?
YES >> Push-button ignition switch illumination circuit is normal.
NO >> Refer to INL-65, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000006265017
1.CHECK PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH ILLUMINATION POWER SUPPLY OUTPUT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Lighting switch OFF.
3. Disconnect push-button ignition switch connector.
4. Check voltage between push-button ignition switch harness connector and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH ILLU MINATION POWER SUPPLY OPEN CIRCUIT
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect BCM connector.
3. Check continuity between BCM harness connector and the push-button ignition switch harness connector.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Repair or replace harnesses.
3.CHECK PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH ILLU MINATION POWER SUPPLY SHORT CIRCUIT
Check continuity between BCM harness connector and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace BCM. Refer to BCS-81, "Removal and Installation".
On : Push-button ignition
switch illumination ON
Off : Push-button ignition switch illumination OFF
(+)
(–) Condition Vo l ta g e
(Approx.)
Push-button ignition switch
Connector Terminal
M101 3 Ground Push-button ignition
switch illuminationON Condition 12 V
OFF Condition 0 V
BCM Push-button ignition switch Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
M71 90 M101 3 Existed
BCM GroundContinuity
Connector Terminal
M71 90 Not existed
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INTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM SYMPTOMSINL-67
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SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
INTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM SYMPTOMS
Symptom TableINFOID:0000000006216080
CAUTION:
Perform the self-diagnosis with CONS ULT-III before the symptom diagnosis. Perform the trouble diag-
nosis if any DTC is detected.
Symptom Possible cause Inspection item
All the following lamps do not turn ON.
Map lamp
Personal lamp
 Vanity mirror lamp
Foot lamp
Step lamp
 Puddle lamp
 Luggage room lamp
 Automatic back door close switch illumination  Harness between BCM and each
interior room lamp
BCM Interior room lamp
power supply cir-
cuit
Refer to INL-56, "
Component Func-
tion Check".
 Interior room lamp does not turn ON even though the door is open.
(It turns ON when turning the interior room
lamp ON.)
 Interior room lamp does not turn OFF even
though the door is closed.  Harness between BCM and each
door switch
 Harness between BCM and each
interior room lamp
BCM Door switch circuit
Refer to
DLK-117,
"ComponentFunctionCheck".
Interior room lamp control circuit
Refer to INL-58, "
Component Func-
tion Check".
Interior room lamp timer does not activate.
(It turns ON/ OFF when the door opens/closes.) —Check the interior room lamp setting.
Refer to
INL-14
.
 Puddle lamp does not turn ON even though the door is open.
 Puddle lamp does not turn OFF even though the door is closed.  Harness between BCM and each
door switch
 Harness between BCM and puddle lamp
BCM Door switch circuit
Refer to
DLK-117,
"ComponentFunctionCheck".
Puddle lamp circuit
Refer to INL-64, "
Diagnosis Proce-
dure".
 Luggage room lamp or automatic back door close switch illumination does not turn ON even
though the back door is open.
(It turns ON when turning the luggage room
lamp ON.)
 Luggage room lamp or automatic back door
close switch illumination does not turn OFF
even though the back door is closed.  Harness between BCM and back
door switch
 Harness between BCM and lug- gage room lamp
 Harness between BCM and auto- matic back door close switch
BCM Back door switch circuit
Refer to
DLK-120,
"ComponentFunctionCheck".
Luggage room lamp circuit
Refer to INL-60, "
Diagnosis Proce-
dure".
 Step lamps (ALL) do not turn ON.
 Step lamps (ALL) do not turn OFF.  Harness between BCM and each
step lamp
BCM Door switch circuit
Refer to
DLK-117,
"ComponentFunctionCheck".
Step lamp circuit
Refer to INL-62
.
Push-button ignition switch illumination does not
illuminate.  Harness between BCM and push-
button ignition switch
BCM Push-button ignition switch illumina-
tion circuit
Refer to
INL-65, "
Component Func-
tion Check".
Interior room lamp battery saver does not acti-
vate. BCMReplace BCM.
Refer to
BCS-81, "
Removal and In-
stallation".
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SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSESINT-7
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SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
Work FlowINFOID:0000000006220269
CUSTOMER INTERVIEW
Interview the customer if possible, to determine the conditions that exist when the noise occurs. Use the Diag-
nostic Worksheet during the interv iew to document the facts and conditions when the noise occurs and any
customer comments. Refer to INT-11, "
Diagnostic Worksheet". This information is necessary to duplicate the
conditions that exist when the noise occurs.
 The customer may not be able to provide a detailed description or the location of the noise. Attempt to obtain
all the facts and conditions that exist when the noise occurs (or does not occur).
 If there is more than one noise in the vehicle, perform a diagnosis and repair the noise that the customer is
concerned about. This can be accomplished by performing a test drive with the customer.
 After identifying the type of noise, isolate the noise in terms of its characteristics. The noise characteristics
are provided so that the customer, service advis er, and technician use the same language when describing
the noise.
 Squeak – (Like tennis shoes on a clean floor) Squeak characteristics include the light contact / fast movement / brought on by road conditions / hard sur-
faces = high-pitched noise / softer surfaces = low-pitched noises / edge to surface = chirping
 Creak – (Like walking on an old wooden floor) Creak characteristics include firm contact / slow mo vement/twisting with a rotational movement / pitch
dependent on materials / often brought on by activity.
 Rattle – (Like shaking a baby rattle) Rattle characteristics include fast repeated contact / vi bration or similar movement / loose parts/missing clip
or fastener / incorrect clearance.
 Knock – (Like a knock on a door) Knock characteristics include hollow sounds / someti mes repeating / often brought on by driver action.
 Tick – (Like a clock second hand) Tick characteristics include gentle contacting of light materials / loose components / can be caused by driver
action or road conditions.
 Thump – (Heavy, muffled knock noise)
Thump characteristics include softer knock / dull sounds often brought on by activity.
 Buzz – (Like a bumblebee) Buzz characteristics include high frequency rattle / firm contact.
 Often the degree of acceptable noise level varies depending upon the person. A noise that a technician may
judge as acceptable may be very irritating to a customer.
 Weather conditions, especially humidity and temperat ure, may have a great effect on noise level.
DUPLICATE THE NOISE AND TEST DRIVE
SBT842
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SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
If possible, drive the vehicle with the customer until the noise is duplicated. Note any additional information on
the Diagnostic Worksheet regarding the conditions or lo cation of the noise. This information can be used to
duplicate the same conditions when the repair is reconfirmed.
If the noise can be duplicated easily during the test dr ive, do the following with the vehicle stopped to help
identify the source of the noise.
1) Close a door.
2) Tap or push/pull around the area where the noise appears to be coming from.
3) Rev the engine.
4) Use a floor jack to recreate vehicle “twist”.
5) At idle, apply engine load (electrical load, half-cl utch on M/T models, drive position on A/T models).
6) Raise the vehicle on a hoist and hit a tire with a rubber hammer.
 Drive the vehicle and attempt to duplicate the conditions the customer states exist when the noise occurs.
 If it is difficult to duplicate the noise, drive the v ehicle slowly on an undulating or rough road to stress the
vehicle body.
CHECK RELATED SERVICE BULLETINS
After verifying the customer concern or symptom, chec k ASIST for Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) related
to the concern or symptom.
If a TSB relates to the symptom, follo w the procedure to repair the noise.
LOCATE THE NOISE AND IDENTIFY THE ROOT CAUSE
1. Narrow down the noise to a general area. To help pi npoint the source of the noise, use a listening tool
(Chassis ear: J-39570, engine ear, and mechanics stethoscope).
2. Narrow down the noise to a more specific area and identify the cause of the noise by:
 Removing the component(s) in the area(s) that is / are suspected to be the cause of the noise.
Do not use too much force when removing clips and fasteners, otherwise clips and fasteners can be broken
or lost during the repair, creating a new noise.
 Tapping or pushing/pulling the component(s) that is / are suspected to be the cause of the noise.
Do not tap or push/pull the component(s) with excessive force, otherwise the noise is eliminated only tempo-
rarily.
 Feeling for a vibration by hand by touching the component(s ) that is / are suspected to be the cause of the
noise.
 Placing a piece of paper between components that are suspected to be the cause of the noise.
 Looking for loose components and contact marks. Refer to INT-9, "
Inspection Procedure".
REPAIR THE CAUSE
 If the cause is a loose component, tighten the component securely.
 If the cause is insufficient clearance between components:
- Separate components by repositioning or loos ening and retightening the components, if possible.
- Insulate components with a suitable insulator such as urethane pads, foam blocks, felt cloth tape, or ure-
thane tape. A NISSAN Squeak and Rattle Kit (J-43980) is available through the authorized NISSAN Parts
Department.
CAUTION:
Never use excessive force as many components are constructed of plastic and may be damaged.
NOTE:
Always check with the Parts Departm ent for the latest parts information.
The following materials are contained in the NISSAN Squeak and Rattle Kit (J-43980). Each item can be
ordered separately as needed.
URETHANE PADS [1.5 mm (0.059 in) thick]
Insulates connectors, harness, etc.
 76268-9E005: 100 ×135 mm (3.937 ×5.315 in)
 76884-71L01: 60 ×85 mm (2.362 ×3.346 in)
 76884-71L02: 15 ×25 mm (0.591 ×0.984 in)
INSULATOR (Foam blocks)
Insulates components from contact. Can be used to fill space behind a panel.
 73982-9E000: 45 mm (1.772 in) thick, 50 ×50 mm (1.969 ×1.969 in)
 73982-50Y00: 10 mm (0.394 in) thick, 50 ×50 mm (1.969 ×1.969 in)
INSULATOR (Light foam block)
80845-71L00: 30 mm (1.18 in) thick, 30 ×50 mm (1.181 ×1.969in)
FELT CLOTHTAPE
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SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSESINT-9
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Used to insulate where movement does not occur. Ideal for instrument panel applications.
 68370-4B000: 15 ×25 mm (0.591 ×0.984 in) pad
 68239-13E00: 5 mm (0.197 in) wide tape roll
The following materials, not found in the kit, can also be used to repair squeaks and rattles.
UHMW (TEFLON) TAPE
Insulates where slight movement is present. Ideal for instrument panel applications.
SILICONE GREASE
Used in place of UHMW tape that is visible or does not fit. Only lasts a few months.
SILICONE SPRAY
Used when grease cannot be applied.
DUCT TAPE
Used to eliminate movement.
CONFIRM THE REPAIR
After repair is complete, test drive the vehicle to confi rm that the cause of noise is repaired by test driving the
vehicle. Operate the vehicle under the same conditions as when the noise originally occurred. Refer to the
notes on the Diagnostic Worksheet.
Inspection ProcedureINFOID:0000000006220270
Refer to Table of Contents for specific component removal and installation information.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Most incidents are caused by contact and movement between:
1. The cluster lid A and instrument panel
2. Acrylic lens and combination meter housing
3. Instrument panel to front pillar garnish
4. Instrument panel to windshield
5. Instrument panel mounting pins
6. Wiring harnesses behind the combination meter
7. A/C defroster duct and duct joint
These incidents can usually be located by tapping or moving the components to duplicate the noise or by
pressing on the components while driving to stop the noise. Most of these incidents can be repaired by
applying felt cloth tape or silicon spray (in hard to reach areas). Urethane pads can be used to insulate
wiring harness.
CAUTION:
Never use silicone spray to isolate a squeak or ra ttle. If the area is saturated with silicone, the
recheck of repair becomes impossible.
CENTER CONSOLE
Components to check include:
1. Shifter assembly cover to finisher
2. A/C control unit and cluster lid C
3. Wiring harnesses behind audio and A/C control unit
The instrument panel repair and isolation pr ocedures also apply to the center console.
DOORS
Check the following items:
1. Finisher and inner panel making a slapping noise
2. Inside handle escutcheon connection to door finisher
3. Wiring harnesses tapping
4. Door striker out of alignment causing a popping noise on starts and stops
Tapping, moving the components, or pressing on them while driving to duplicate the conditions can isolate
many of these incidents. The areas can usually be insula ted with felt cloth tape or insulator foam blocks from
the NISSAN Squeak and Rattle Kit (J-43980) to repair the noise.
TRUNK
Trunk noises are often caused by a loose jack or loose items put into the trunk by the customer.
In addition check for the following items:
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INT-10
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SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
1. Trunk lid dumpers out of adjustment
2. Trunk lid striker out of adjustment
3. Trunk lid torsion bars knocking together
4. A loose license plate or bracket
Most of these incidents can be repaired by adjusting, securing, or insulating the item(s) or component(s) caus-
ing the noise.
SUNROOF/HEADLINING
Noises in the sunroof / headlining area can often be traced to one of the following items:
1. Sunroof lid, rail, linkage, or seals making a rattle or light knocking noise
2. Sunvisor shaft shaking in the holder
3. Front or rear windshield touching headlining and squeaking
Again, pressing on the components to stop the noise while duplicating the conditions can isolate most of these
incidents. Repairs usually consist of insulating with felt cloth tape.
SEATS
When isolating seat noise it is important to note t he position the seat is in and the load placed on the seat
when the noise occurs. These conditions should be duplic ated when verifying and isolating the cause of the
noise.
Causes of seat noise include:
1. Headrest rods and holder
2. A squeak between the seat pad cushion and frame
3. The rear seatback lock and bracket
These noises can be isolated by moving or pressing on the suspected components while duplicating the con-
ditions under which the noise occurs. Most of thes e incidents can be repaired by repositioning the component
or applying urethane tape to the contact area.
UNDERHOOD
Some interior noise may be caused by components under the hood or on the engine wall. The noise is then
transmitted into the passenger compartment.
Causes of transmitted underhood noise include:
1. Any component mounted to the engine wall
2. Components that pass through the engine wall
3. Engine wall mounts and connectors
4. Loose radiator mounting pins
5. Hood bumpers out of adjustment
6. Hood striker out of adjustment
These noises can be difficult to isolate since they cannot be reached from the interior of the vehicle. The best
method is to secure, move, or insulate one component at a time and test drive the vehicle. Also, engine RPM
or load can be changed to isolate the noise. Repairs can usually be made by moving, adjusting, securing, or
insulating the component causing the noise.
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