2011 INFINITI QX56 check engine

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SYSTEM
4WD Warning Lamp
 Turns ON when there is a malfunction in 4WD system. 4W
D warning lamp indicates the vehicle is in fail-safe
mode.
 Also turns ON when ignition switch is turned ON, fo r the purpose of lamp check. Turns OFF approximately
for 1 second after the engine starts if system is normal.
ATP Warning Lamp
When the A/T shift selector is in P position, the vehicle may move if the transfer case in neutral. ATP warning
lamp is turned on to indicate this condition to the driver.
CONDITION FOR OPERATE WARNING BUZZER
For preventing an incorrect operation during 4H ⇔4L switching, warning buzzer sounds from inside of transfer
control unit and warns the driver, when certain conditions are satisfied.
4WD SYSTEM : Fail-SafeINFOID:0000000006303692
 If any malfunction occurs in 4WD electrical system, and control unit detects the malfunction, 4WD warning
lamp on combination meter turns ON to indicate system malfunction.
 When 4WD warning lamp is ON, vehicle changes to rear-wheel drive or shifts to 4-wheel drive (front-wheels
still have some driving torque).
Condition 4WD warning lamp
Lamp check Turns ON when ignition switch is turned ON. Turns OFF ap-
prox. 1 second after the engine start.
4WD system malfunction ON
Protection function is activated due to heavy load to transfer assem-
bly. (4WD system is not malfunctioning.) Quick blinking: 2 times/second
(Blinking in approx. 1 minute and then turning OFF)
Large difference in diameter of front/rear tires Slow blinking: 1 time/2 seconds
(Continuing to blink until turning ignition switch OFF)
Other than above (system normal) OFF
Condition Warning buzzer
4WD shift status A/T shift selector Engine speed
4H⇔4L N range 350
− 1.600 rpm OFF
Under 350 rpm or over 1.600 rpm ON
Except N range Always
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TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT
*1: 4WD shift swich (2WD) is not equipped, but it is displayed.
*2: This indicator is not equipped, but it is displayed.
*3: This switch is not equipped, but it is displayed.
TERMINAL LAYOUT
PHYSICAL VALUES
COMPR VHCL SPEEDVehicle stopped 0.00 km/h (0.00 mph)
Vehicle driving
CAUTION:
Check air pressure of tire under standard condition. Approx. equal to the indication
on speedometer (inside of ±10
%)
VHCL/S SEN-FR Vehicle stopped 0.00 km/h (0.00 mph)
Vehicle driving
CAUTION:
Check air pressure of tire under standard condition. Approx. equal to the indication
on speedometer (inside of ±10
%)
VHCL/S SEN-RR Vehicle stopped 0.00 km/h
Vehicle driving
CAUTION:
Check air pressure of tire under standard condition. Approx. equal to the indication
on speedometer (inside of ±10
%)
ENGINE SPEED Engine running Approx. equal to the indication
on tachometer (inside of ±10 %)
INTRNL SPEED SEN 4WD mode: AUTO
A/T shift selector: DDepress the accelerator pedal several
times.
Value is changing
TRANSFER TORQUE 4WD shift switch: AUTO 0 - 2250 N·m
4WD shift switch: 4H 0 - 2250 N·m
4WD shift switch: 4L 0 Nm
UNIT PARAMETER Always A1 - A9
B1 - B9
C1 - C9
D1 - D9
E1 - E9F1 - F9
G1 - G9 H1 - H9 J1 - J9
Monitor item Condition Value/Status
JPDIE0229ZZ
Te r m i n a l N o .
(Wire color) Description
Condition Value (Approx.)
+ - Signal name Input/
Output
6
(BR) Ground Hi-Lo position sensor 1 Input/
Output Engine run-
ning
(Never
drive the
vehicle.) 4WD mode: AUTO or 4H 0 V
4WD mode: Shifting 0 V
4WD mode: 4L 5 V
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DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORK FLOWDLN-39
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YES >> GO TO 7.
NO >> Check harness and connectors based on the in formation obtained by interview. Refer to GI-40,
"Intermittent Incident".
7.FINAL CHECK
With CONSULT-III
1. Check the reference value for “ALL MODE AWD/4WD”.
2. Recheck the symptom and check that symptom is not reproduced on the same conditions.
Is the symptom reproduced?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> INSPECTION END
Diagnostic Work SheetINFOID:0000000006222233
Description
 In general, customers have their own criteria for a pr oblem. Therefore, it is important to understand the
symptom and status well enough by asking the customer about his/her concerns carefully. To systemize all
the information for the diagnosis, prepare the in terview sheet referring to the interview points.
 In some cases, multiple conditions that appear simultaneously may cause a DTC to be detected.
Interview sheet sample
Interview sheet
Customer
name MR/MSRegistration
number
Initial year reg-
istration
Vehicle type VIN
Storage
date Engine Mileage km ( Mile)
Symptom †
Vehicle does not enter 4WD mode.
† 4WD warning la mp turns on.
† Heavy tight-corner braking symptom occurs
† Noise †Vibration
† Others
( )
First occurrence †Recently †Others ( )
Frequency of occurrence †Always †Under a certain conditions of †Sometimes (time(s)/day)
Climate
conditions †
Irrelevant
Weather †Fine †Cloud †Rain †Snow †Others ( )
Temperature †Hot †Warm †Cool †Cold †Temperature [Approx. °C ( °F)]
Relative humidity †High †Moderate †Low
Road conditions †
Urban area †Suburb area †High way
† Mounting road (uphill or down hill) †Rough road
Operation conditions, etc. †
Irrelevant
† When engine starts †During idling
† During driving †During acceleration †At constant speed driving
†During deceleration †During cornering (right curve or left curve)
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ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT
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ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN RE PLACING TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT
DescriptionINFOID:0000000006222234
Perform writing unit parameter and initial calibration after replacing transfer control unit. Refer to DLN-41,
"Work Procedure".
Work ProcedureINFOID:0000000006222235
NOTE:
In fail-safe mode, can not perform work support. (Except that DTC P181F is detected.)
1.WRITE UNIT PARAMETER
Perform writing unit parameter to control unit. Refer to DLN-48, "
Work Procedure".
>> GO TO 2.
2.INITIAL CALIBRATION (1)
With CONSULT-III
1. Start the engine. CAUTION:
Never drive the vehicle.
2. Check “4WD MODE”, “T/M RANGE”, “COMER VHCL SPEED”, “MOTOR POWER SUP” of CONSULT-III
“DATA MONITOR” for “ALL MODE AWD/4WD”.
3. Continue the following condition more than 10 seconds.
Does the transfer motor operate automatically?
YES >> After the transfer motor operation st op (After approximately 10 seconds) GO TO 4.
NO >> GO TO 3.
3.INITIAL CALIBRATION (2)
With CONSULT-III
1. Select “START CALIBRATION” of CONSULT- III “WORK SUPPORT” for “ALL MODE AWD/4WD”.
2. Wait until the motor operation stop. (After approximately 10 seconds)
>> GO TO 4.
4.PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS
With CONSULT-III
1. Erase self-diagnosis result for “ALL MODE AWD/4WD”.
2. Turn the ignition switch ON to OFF. CAUTION:
Wait for 10 seconds after turning ignition switch OFF.
3. Start the engine.
CAUTION:
Never drive the vehicle.
4. Perform self-diagnosis for “ALL MODE AWD/4WD”.
Is
“DTC P181F” detected?
YES >> GO TO 1.
NO >> WORK END
4WD MODE : AUTO
T/M RANGE : N
COMPER VHCL SPEED : 0 km/h (Never drive the vehicle)
MOTOR POWER SUP : More than 11 V
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ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN
REPLACING TRANSFER ASSEMBLY
ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING TRANSFER ASSEMBLY
DescriptionINFOID:0000000006222236
Perform writing unit parameter, transfer fluid viscosity learning and initial calibration after replacing transfer
assembly. Refer to DLN-42, "
Work Procedure".
Work ProcedureINFOID:0000000006222237
NOTE:
In fail-safe mode, can not perform work s upport. (Except that DTC P181F is detected.)
1.WRITE UNIT PARAMETER
Perform writing unit parameter to control unit. Refer to DLN-48, "
Work Procedure".
>> GO TO 2.
2.PREPARATION BEFORE WORK
With CONSULT-III
1. Start the engine. CAUTION:
Never drive the vehicle.
2. Check “4WD MODE”, “T/M RANGE”, “COMER V HCL SPEED”, “MOTOR POWER SUP” of CONSULT-III
“DATA MONITOR” for “ALL MODE AWD/4WD”.
3. Continue the following condition more than 10 seconds.
>> GO TO 3.
3.PERFORM TRANSFER FLUID VISCOSITY LEARNING
With CONSULT-III
1. Select “OIL DETERIORATION INFO RESET” of CONSULT-III “WORK SUPPORT” for “ALL MODE AWD/
4WD”.
2. Select “Start”.
>> GO TO 4.
4.INITIAL CALIBRATION
With CONSULT-III
1. Select “START CALIBRATION” of CONSULT- III “WORK SUPPORT” for “ALL MODE AWD/4WD”.
2. Wait until the motor operation stop. (After approximately 10 seconds)
>> GO TO 5.
5.PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS
With CONSULT-III
1. Erase self-diagnosis result for “ALL MODE AWD/4WD”.
2. Turn the ignition switch ON to OFF. CAUTION:
Wait for 10 seconds after turn ing ignition switch OFF.
3. Start the engine. CAUTION:
Never drive the vehicle.
4. Perform self-diagnosis for “ALL MODE AWD/4WD”.
4WD MODE : AUTO
T/M RANGE : N
COMPER VHCL SPEED : 0 km/h (Never drive the vehicle)
MOTOR POWER SUP : More than 11 V
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TRANSFER LOCK POSITION SENSOR LEARNING
TRANSFER LOCK POSI
TION SENSOR LEARNING
DescriptionINFOID:0000000006222238
 Detect a stroke of transfer lock sleeve and learn operating area of transfer lock sleeve (Lock/Unlock)
 Perform the learning of transfer lock position sensor by “CONFIGURATION” of CONSULT-III function. Refer
to DLN-44, "
Work Procedure".
CAUTION:
Before performing the learning of lock position sensor, must erase l earning of transfer lock position
sensor.
*: “LOCK SLEEVE SENSOR” means transfer lock position sensor.
Work ProcedureINFOID:0000000006222239
NOTE:
In fail-safe mode, can not perform work support. (Except that DTC P181F or P182B is detected.)
1.PREPARATION BEFORE WORK
With CONSULT-III
1. Start the engine. CAUTION:
Never drive the vehicle.
2. Check “4WD MODE”, “T/M RANGE”, “COMER V HCL SPEED”, “MOTOR POWER SUP” of CONSULT-III
“DATA MONITOR” for “ALL MODE AWD/4WD”.
3. Continue the following condition.
>> GO TO 2.
2.PERFORM ERASE LOCK POSITION SENOR LEARNING
With CONSULT-III
1. Select “LOCK SLEEVE SENSOR INITIALIZE” of CONSULT-III “WORK SUPPORT” for “ALL MODE AWD/
4WD”.
2. Select “Start”.
3. Wait until the motor operation stop.
>> GO TO 3.
3.PERFORM LOCK POSITION SENOR LEARNING
With CONSULT-III
1. Select “LOCK SLEEVE SENSOR LEARNING” of CONSULT-III “WORK SUPPORT” for “ALL MODE
AWD/4WD”.
2. Select “Start”.
3. Wait until the motor operation stop.
>> GO TO 4.
4.PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS
With CONSULT-III
Function Description
LOCK SLEEVE SENSOR
* INITIALIZE Format learning the transfer lock position sensor written to transfer control unit.
LOCK SLEEVE SENSOR
* LEARNING Perform learning the transfer lock position sensor.
4WD MODE : 4L
T/M RANGE : N
COMPER VHCL SPEED : 0 km/h
(Never drive the vehicle)
MOTOR POWER SUP : More than 11 V
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TRANSFER ROTARY POSITION SENSOR LEARNING
TRANSFER ROTARY POSI
TION SENSOR LEARNING
DescriptionINFOID:0000000006222240
Perform initial calibration after replacing transfer rotary position sensor. Refer to DLN-46, "Work Procedure".
Work ProcedureINFOID:0000000006222241
NOTE:
In fail-safe mode, can not perform work support. (Except that DTC P181F is detected.)
1.INITIAL CALIBRATION
With CONSULT-III
1. Start the engine.
CAUTION:
Never drive the vehicle.
2. Check “4WD MODE”, “T/M RANGE”, “COMER V HCL SPEED”, “MOTOR POWER SUP” of CONSULT-III
“DATA MONITOR” for “ALL MODE AWD/4WD”.
3. Continue the following condition.
4. Select “START CALIBRATION” of CONSULT- III “WORK SUPPORT” for “ALL MODE AWD/4WD”.
5. Wait till the motor operates. (Aprrox. 10 seconds)
>> GO TO 2.
2.PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS
With CONSULT-III
1. Erase self-diagnosis result for “ALL MODE AWD/4WD”.
2. Turn the ignition switch ON to OFF.
CAUTION:
Wait for 10 seconds after turn ing ignition switch OFF.
3. Start the engine.
CAUTION:
Never drive the vehicle.
4. Perform self-diagnosis for “ALL MODE AWD/4WD”.
Is
“DTC P180D” detected?
YES >> GO TO 1.
NO >> WORK END
4WD MODE : AUTO
T/M RANGE : N
COMPER VHCL SPEED : 0 km/h (Never drive the vehicle)
MOTOR POWER SUP : More than 11 V
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TRANSFER FLUID VISCOSITY LEARNINGDLN-47
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TRANSFER FLUID VISCOSITY LEARNING
DescriptionINFOID:0000000006222242
Perform transfer fluid viscosity learning and initial calibration after draining and refilling transfer fluid. Refer to
DLN-47, "
Work Procedure".
Work ProcedureINFOID:0000000006222243
NOTE:
In fail-safe mode, can not perform work s upport. (Except that DTC P181F is detected.)
1.PREPARATION BEFORE WORK
With CONSULT-III
1. Start the engine.
CAUTION:
Never drive the vehicle.
2. Check “4WD MODE”, “T/M RANGE”, “COMER VHCL SPEED”, “MOTOR POWER SUP” of CONSULT-III
“DATA MONITOR” for “ALL MODE AWD/4WD”.
3. Continue the following condition more than 10 seconds.
>> GO TO 2.
2.TRANSFER FLUID VISCOSITY LEARNING
With CONSULT-III
1. Select “OIL DETERIORATION INFO RESET” of CONSULT-III “WORK SUPPORT” for “ALL MODE AWD/
4WD”.
2. Select “Start”.
>> GO TO 3.
3.INITIAL CALIBRATION
With CONSULT-III
1. Select “START CALIBRATION” of CONSULT- III “WORK SUPPORT” for “ALL MODE AWD/4WD”.
2. Wait until the motor operation stop. (After approximately 10 seconds)
>> GO TO 4.
4.PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS
With CONSULT-III
1. Erase self-diagnosis result for “ALL MODE AWD/4WD”.
2. Turn the ignition switch ON to OFF.
CAUTION:
Wait for 10 seconds after turning ignition switch OFF.
3. Start the engine.
CAUTION:
Never drive the vehicle.
4. Perform self-diagnosis for “ALL MODE AWD/4WD”.
Is
“DTC P181F” detected?
YES >> GO TO 1.
NO >> WORK END
4WD MODE : AUTO
T/M RANGE : N
COMPER VHCL SPEED : 0 km/h (Never drive the vehicle)
MOTOR POWER SUP : More than 11 V
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