2011 INFINITI QX56 ignition

BRC-120
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VDC OFF SWITCH
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Repair or replace error-detected parts.
3.CHECK VDC OFF SWITCH
Check VDC OFF switch. Refer to BRC-120, "
Component Inspection".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Replace VDC OFF switch. Refer to BRC-140, "
Removal and Installation".
4.CHECK VDC OFF SWITCH SIGNAL
With CONSULT-III.
1. Connect ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) harness connector.
2. Connect SNOW MODE / TOW MODE / VDC OFF switch assembly (2WD models) or 4WD switch assem-
bly (4WD models) harness connector.
3. Select “ABS”, “DATA MONITOR” and “OFF SW” accord ing to this order. Check VDC OFF switch signal.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> INSPECTION END
NO >> GO TO 5.
5.CHECK TERMINAL
 Check ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) pin terminals for damage or loose connection with har-
ness connector.
 Check SNOW MODE / TOW MODE / VDC OFF switch assembly (2WD models) or 4WD switch assembly (4WD models) 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:0000000006222648
NOTE:
VDC OFF switch is integrated in SNOW MODE / TOW MODE / VDC OFF switch assembly (2WD models) or
4WD switch assembly (4WD models).
1.CHECK VDC OFF SWITCH
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect SNOW MODE / TOW MODE / VDC OFF s witch assembly (2WD models) or 4WD switch
assembly (4WD models) harness connector.
3. Check continuity between terminals of SNOW MO DE / TOW MODE / VDC OFF switch assembly (2WD
models) or 4WD switch assembly (4WD models) connector.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> INSPECTION END
Condition DATA MONITOR
When VDC OFF switch is pressed and VDC OFF indicator
lamp in combination meter is in ON status On
When VDC OFF switch is pressed and VDC OFF indicator
lamp in combination meter is in OFF status Off
SNOW MODE / TOW MODE / VDC OFF
switch assembly (2WD models) or 4WD switch assembly (4WD models) Condition Continuity
Terminal
1 – 20 When VDC OFF switch is pressed Existed
When VDC OFF switch is not pressed Not existed
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BRC-122
< DTC/CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS >[WITH VDC]
ABS WARNING LAMP
ABS WARNING LAMP
Component Function CheckINFOID:0000000006222649
1.CHECK ABS WARNING LAMP FUNCTION
Check that ABS 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 >> INSPECTION END
NO >> Proceed to diagnosis procedure. Refer to BRC-122, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000006222650
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 ABS WARNING LAMP SIGNAL
With CONSULT-III.
1. Select “ABS”, “DATA MONITOR” and “ABS 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?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Replace ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit). Refer to BRC-137, "
Removal and Installa-
tion".
4.CHECK COMBINATION METER
Check combination meter. Refer to MWI-30, "
CONSULT-III Function".
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 combination meter. Refer to MWI-85, "
Removal and Installation".
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BRAKE WARNING LAMPBRC-123
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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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VDC WARNING LAMPBRC-125
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Component Function CheckINFOID:0000000006222653
1.CHECK VDC WARNING LAMP FUNCTION
Check that VDC 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 >> INSPECTION END
NO >> Proceed to diagnosis procedure. Refer to BRC-125, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000006222654
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 VDC WARNING LAMP SIGNAL
With CONSULT-III.
1. Select “ABS”, “DATA MONITOR” and “SLI P/VDC 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?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Replace ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit). Refer to BRC-137, "
Removal and Installa-
tion".
4.CHECK COMBINATION METER
Check combination meter. Refer to MWI-30, "
CONSULT-III Function".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit). Refer to BRC-137, "Removal and Installa-
tion".
NO >> Repair or replace combination meter. Refer to MWI-85, "
Removal and Installation".
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BRC-126
< DTC/CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS >[WITH VDC]
VDC OFF INDICATOR LAMP
VDC OFF INDICATOR LAMP
Component Function CheckINFOID:0000000006222655
1.CHECK VDC OFF INDICATO
R LAMP FUNCTION (1)
Check that VDC OFF indicator lamp in combination me ter 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-126, "
Diagnosis Procedure"
2.CHECK VDC WARNING LAMP FUNCTION (2)
Check that VDC OFF indicator lamp in combination meter turns ON/OFF when VDC OFF switch is operated.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> INSPECTION END
NO >> Check VDC OFF switch system. Refer to BRC-119, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000006222656
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.CHECK VDC OFF INDICATOR LAMP SIGNAL (1)
With CONSULT-III.
1. Select “ABS”, “DATA MONITOR” and “OFF 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?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Replace ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit). Refer to BRC-137, "
Removal and Installa-
tion".
3.CHECK VDC OFF INDICATOR LAMP SIGNAL (2)
With CONSULT-III.
1. Select “ABS”, “DATA MONITOR” and “OFF LAMP” according to this order.
2. Check that data monitor displays “On” or “Off” each time when VDC OFF switch is operated.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Check VDC OFF switch system. Refer to BRC-119, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
4.CHECK COMBINATION METER
Check combination meter. Refer to MWI-30, "
CONSULT-III Function".
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 combination meter. Refer to MWI-85, "
Removal and Installation".
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BRC-132
< SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS >[WITH VDC]
VEHICLE JERKS DURING
VEHICLE JERKS DURING
DescriptionINFOID:0000000006222667
The vehicle jerks when VDC function, TCS function, ABS
function, EBD function, hill start assist function and
brake limited slip differential (BLSD) function operates.
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000006222668
1.CHECK SYMPTOM
Check that the vehicle jerks when VDC function, TCS f unction, ABS function, EBD function, hill start assist
function and brake limited slip differential (BLSD) function operates.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Normal
NO >> GO TO 2.
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 CONNECTOR
With CONSULT-III.
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) harness connector.
3. Check connector terminal for deformation, disconnection and looseness.
4. Connect harness connector and perform self-diagnosis for “ABS” again.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Poor connection of connector terminal. Repair or replace connector terminal.
4.CHECK ECM AND TCM SELF-DIAGNOSIS RESULTS
With CONSULT-III.
Perform self-diagnosis for “E NGINE” and “TRANSMISSION”.
Is any DTC detected?
YES >> Check the DTC.
NO >> Replace ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit). Refer to BRC-137, "
Removal and Installa-
tion".
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NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONBRC-133
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DescriptionINFOID:0000000006222669
Symptom Result
Brake pedal slightly vibrates and operation sound (motor sound and sound from suspen-
sion) occurs when VDC function, TCS function, ABS function, EBD function, hill start assist
function and brake limited slip differential (BLSD) function operates. This is not a malfunction, The symptom
occurs VDC function
, TCS function, ABS
function, EBD function, hill start assist
function and brake limited slip differential
(BLSD) function that are normally operat-
ed.
Brake stopping distance may become longer than models without ABS function depending
on the road conditions, when
ABS function is operated on slip pery road like rough road,
gravel road or snowy road.
Brake pedal vibrates and operation sound occurs during sudden acceleration and corner-
ing, when VDC function, TCS function, hill start assist function and brake limited slip differ-
ential (BLSD) function is operated.
Brake pedal vibrates and motor sound from the engine room occurs, when the engine starts
or the vehicle starts just after starting the engine This is not a malfunction. The symptom
occurs during the brake fluid accumula-
tion in the accumulator and operational
check of the ABS actuator and electric
unit (control unit).
Acceleration may be felt insufficient depending on the road conditions. This is not a malfunction. The symptom occurs TCS function that puts the highest
priority to obtain the optimum traction
(stability).
TCS may operate momentarily, while driving on a road where friction coefficient varies, or
when downshifting or fully depressing accelerator pedal
ABS warning lamp and VDC warning lamp may turn ON, when the vehicle is on a rotating
turntable or is given a strong shaking or large vibrations on a ship while the engine is run-
ning.
In this case, restart the engine on a nor-
mal road. If the normal condition is re-
stored, there is no malfunction. In that
case, erase self-diagnosis result memory
for “ABS” with CONSULT-III.
VDC warning lamp may turn ON and VDC function, TCS function, hill start assist function
and brake limited slip differential (BLSD) function may not normally operate, when driving
on a special road the is extremely slanted (bank in a circuit course).
A malfunction in yaw rate/side/decel G sensor system may be detected when the vehicle
sharply turns during a spin turn, acceleration turn or drift driving while VDC function and
TCS function are OFF (VDC OFF switch is pressed and VDC OFF indicator lamp is in ON
status).
The vehicle speed does not increase, when the accelerator pedal is depressed while the
vehicle is on a 2-wheel chassis dynamometer for speedometer check.
This is not malfunction. (When checking
the vehicle on a chassis dynamometer,
operate VDC OFF switch so that TCS
function is OFF.)
The VDC warning lamp, ABS warn ing lamp and brake warning lamp turn ON and DTC
“C118E” may be detected in self-diagnosis resu lt of “ABS” when the brake pedal is exces-
sively operated, such as air bleeding. This is not a system malfunction because
this occurs due to the temporary de-
crease in accumulator fluid pressure. The
system returns to no
rmal condition when
the accumulator fluid pressure reaches
the specified pressure with the ignition
switch ON and the VDC warning lamp,
ABS warning lamp, a nd brake warning
lamp turn OFF. After these steps, ABS
self-diagnosis results are erased.
VDC OFF indicator lamp turns ON and TCS function is not operate when 4WD mode is “4L”.
(Models with 4WD system) This is not a malfunction. When the 4WD
mode becomes “4L” state, the TCS func-
tion is disabled. This function is enabled
when the 4WD mode becomes “AUTO”
or “4H”.
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BRC-152
< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION >[INTELLIGENT BRAKE ASSIST]
SYSTEM
SYSTEM
INTELLIGENT BRAKE ASSIST
INTELLIGENT BRAKE ASSIST : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000006228299
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) syst
em warns the driver by a vehicle ahead detection indicator and chime when
there is a risk of a collision with the vehicle ahead in the traveling lane and the driver must take avoidance
action immediately. The system helps reduce the rear -end collision speed by applying the brakes when it
judges a collision can not be avoided.
CAUTION:
The IBA system is a not collision avoidance system. It is the driver ′s responsibility to stay alert, drive
safely and be in control of the vehicle at all times. As there is a performance limit, it may not provide a
warning or brake in certain conditions.
NOTE:
 The IBA system shares component parts and diagnosis wi th the Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system.
New parts added to the IBA system is the IBA OFF indica tor lamp in the combination meter and the IBA OFF
switch on the instrument driver lower panel.
 The ICC sensor integrated unit shares the parts with the ICC, but the IBA system will operate even when the
ICC system is turned to OFF.
OPERATION DESCRIPTION
The IBA system uses an ICC sensor located below t he front bumper to measure the distance to a vehicle
ahead. When the system judges that the distance gets shorter, the vehicle ahead detection indicator on the
combination meter blinks and the warning chime sounds.
To turn the system OFF/ON, push and hold the IBA OFF switch after starting the engine for more than 1 sec-
ond.
NOTE:
 The system ON/OFF condition will be memorized even if the ignition switch turns OFF.
 The IBA system operates under the following conditions.
- The IBA system will function when the vehicle is driv en at speeds of approximately 15 km/h (10 MPH) and
above, and when the vehicle ′s speed is approximately 15 km/h (10 MPH) faster than that of the vehicle
ahead.
Switch and Indicators
Temporary unavailable indication
1. IBA OFF switch 2. Vehicle ahead detection indicator 3. IBA OFF indicator lamp
A. Under side of Instrument lower panel
(LH) B. On the combination meter
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