2011 INFINITI QX56 high beam

COMPONENT PARTSEXL-9
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FRONT COMBINATION LAMP : HID control unitINFOID:0000000006213890
Headlamp (LO) circuit is connected to HID control unit integrated in the headlamp. Headlamp (LO) circuit turns
xenon headlamp ON.
For the details of HID control unit and the xenon headlamp, refer to EXL-8, "
FRONT COMBINATION LAMP :
Xenon Headlamp".
FRONT COMBINATION LAMP : High Beam SolenoidINFOID:0000000006213891
The high beam solenoid drives the mobile valve shade. And the mobile valve shade switches the high beam
and low beam of headlamp.
 When the headlamp high relay is turned ON, magnetic force is applied to the high beam solenoid (1) by a current. The mobile
valve shade (2) is switched to the high beam position.
 When the headlamp high relay is turned OFF, the current stops.
The mobile valve shade returns to the low beam position automati-
cally.
FRONT COMBINATION LAMP : Aiming MotorINFOID:0000000006213892
The headlamp levelizer adjusts the headlamp light axis upward and downward with the aiming motor inte-
grated in the front combination lamp.
FRONT COMBINATION LAMP : Swivel ActuatorINFOID:0000000006213893
SWIVEL ACTUATOR
The swivel actuator is installed in the headlamp unit. T he swivel actuator consists of the swivel motor and the
swivel position sensor.
SWIVEL MOTOR
 The swivel motor is the two-phase step motor.
 The swivel motor drives headlamp by exciting the two dr ive coils according to the drive signal from AFS con-
trol unit.
 The rotation direction of the swivel motor is changeable by changing the exciting pattern.
SWIVEL POSITION SENSOR
The swivel position sensor detects the headlamp swivel angle to transmit t he swivel position sensor signal to
AFS control unit.
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EXL-10
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SYSTEM
SYSTEM
HEADLAMP SYSTEM
HEADLAMP SYSTEM : System DiagramINFOID:0000000006213894
HEADLAMP SYSTEM : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000006213895
OUTLINE
Headlamp is controlled by combination switch r
eading function and headlamp control function of BCM, and
relay control function of IPDM E/R.
HEADLAMP (LO) OPERATION
 BCM detects the combination switch conditi on with the combination switch reading function.
 BCM transmits the low beam request signal to IPDM E/R via CAN communication according to the head-
lamp (LO) ON condition.
Headlamp (LO) ON condition- Lighting switch 2ND
- Lighting switch AUTO (auto light function ON judgment)
- Lighting switch AUTO, with the front fog la mp switch ON and the ignition switch ON
- Lighting switch PASS
 IPDM E/R turns the integrated headlamp low relay ON , and turns the headlamp ON according to the low
beam request signal.
HEADLAMP (HI) OPERATION
 BCM transmits the high beam request signal to IPDM E/R and the combination meter via CAN communica- tion according to the headlamp (HI) ON condition.
Headlamp (HI) ON condition
- Lighting switch HI with the lighting switch 2ND or AUTO (auto light function ON judgment)
- Lighting switch PASS
- Lighting switch AUTO, with the front fog lamp swit ch ON, the ignition switch ON and lighting switch HI
 Combination meter turns the high beam indicator lamp ON according to the high beam request signal.
 IPDM E/R turns the integrated headlamp high relay ON , and turns the headlamp ON according to the high
beam request signal.
HEADLAMP SYSTEM : Fail-safeINFOID:0000000006213896
CAN COMMUNICATION CONTROL
When CAN communication with BCM is impossible, IPDM E/R performs fail-safe control. After CAN communi-
cation recovers normally, it also returns to normal control.
If No CAN Communication Is Available With BCM
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EXL-20
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SYSTEM
FRONT FOG LAMP SYSTEM : System Diagram
INFOID:0000000006213906
FRONT FOG LAMP SYSTEM : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000006213907
OUTLINE
Front fog lamp is controlled by combination switch r eading function and front fog lamp control function of BCM,
and relay control function of IPDM E/R.
FRONT FOG LAMP OPERATION
 BCM detects the combination switch conditi on by the combination switch reading function.
 BCM transmits the front fog lights request signal to IPDM E/R via CAN communication according to the front
fog lamp ON condition.
Front fog lamp ON condition- Front fog lamp switch ON and any of the followings. (except for the high beam ON)
 Lighting switch 2ND
 Lighting switch AUTO (auto light function ON judgment)
IPDM E/R turns the integrated front fog lamp relay ON, and turns the front fog lamp ON according to the front
fog lights request signal.
FRONT FOG LAMP SYSTEM : Fail-SafeINFOID:0000000006422123
CAN COMMUNICATION CONTROL
When CAN communication with ECM and BCM is impossible, IPDM E/R performs fail-safe control. After CAN
communication recovers normally, it also returns to normal control.
If No CAN Communication Is Available With BCM
EXTERIOR LAMP BATTERY SAVER SYSTEM
EXTERIOR LAMP BATTERY SAVE R SYSTEM : System DiagramINFOID:0000000006213908
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Control part Fail-safe operation
Front fog lamp Front fog lamp relay OFF
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (BCM)EXL-25
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ACTIVE TEST
*: Only models for Canada display this item.
FLASHER
FLASHER : CONSULT-III F unction (BCM - FLASHER)INFOID:0000000006213912
WORK SUPPORT
DOOR SW-DR
[On/Off] The switch status input from front door switch (driver side)
DOOR SW-AS
[On/Off] The switch status input from front door switch (passenger side)
DOOR SW-RR
[On/Off] The switch status input from rear door switch RH
DOOR SW- RL
[On/Off] The switch status input from rear door switch LH
DOOR SW-BK
[On/Off] The switch status input from back door switch
OPTICAL SENSOR
[On/Off] The sensor status input from optical sensor
OPTI SEN (DTCT)
[V] The value of outside brightness voltage input from the optical sensor
OPTI SEN (FILT)
[V] The value of outside brightness voltage filtered by BCM
Monitor item
[Unit] Description
Test item Operation Description
TAIL LAMP On
Transmits the position light request signal to IPDM E/R via CAN commu-
nication to turn the tail lamp ON
Off Stops the tail lamp request signal transmission
HEAD LAMP Hi
Transmits the high beam request signal via CAN communication to turn
the headlamp (HI)
Lo Transmits the low beam request signal via CAN communication to turn
the headlamp (LO)
Off Stops the high & low beam request signal transmission
FR FOG LAMP On
Transmits the front fog lights request signal to IPDM E/R via CAN com-
munication to turn the front fog lamp ON
Off Stops the front light request signal transmission
RR FOG LAMP On
NOTE:
This item is indicated, but can not tested
Off
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT* On
Transmits the front fog lights request signal to IPDM E/R via CAN com-
munication to turn the front fog lamp ON (daytime running light system)
Off Stops the front light request signal transmission (daytime running light
system)
ILL DIM SIGNAL On Transmits the dimmer signal to combination meter via CAN communi-
cation and dims combination meter
 Transmits the dimmer signal to AV control unit and dims display
Off Stops the dimmer signal transmission
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (IPDM E/R)EXL-29
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CONSULT-III Function (IPDM E/R)INFOID:0000000006368067
APPLICATION ITEM
CONSULT-III performs the following functi ons via CAN communication with IPDM E/R.
SELF DIAGNOSTIC RESULT
Refer to PCS-22, "DTCIndex".
DATA MONITOR
Monitor item
Oil pressure warning lamp does not operate Perform auto active test.
Does the oil pressure warning
lamp blink?YES
 Harness or connector be-
tween IPDM E/R and oil
pressure switch
 Oil pressure switch
 IPDM E/R
NO  CAN communication signal
between IPDM E/R and
BCM
 CAN communication signal
between BCM and combi-
nation meter
 Combination meter
Symptom Inspection contents Possible cause
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.
TAIL&CLR REQ
[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.
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM SYMPTOMSEXL-113
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SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM SYMPTOMS
Symptom TableINFOID:0000000006213980
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
Headlamp does not
switch to the high beam. One sideFuse
 Harness between IPDM E/R
and the front combination lamp
 Front combination lamp
(High beam solenoid)
 IPDM E/R
 Harness between the front com- bination lamp and ground Headlamp (HI) circuit
Refer to
EXL-86, "
Component
Function Check".
Both sides Symptom diagnosis
“BOTH SIDE HEADLAMPS DO NOT SWITCH TO HIGH BEAM”
Refer to
EXL-117, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
High beam indicator lamp is not turned ON.
[Headlamp (HI) is turned ON.] Combination meter Combination meter
Data monitor “HI-BEAM IND”
 BCM (HEAD LAMP) Active test “HEADLAMP”
Headlamp does not
switch to the low beam. One side
Front combination lamp (High
beam solenoid) —
Both sides  Combination switch
 Harness between the combina-
tion switch and BCM
BCM Combination switch
Refer to
BCS-80, "
Symptom Table".
High beam request signal
BCM
 IPDM E/R IPDM E/R
Data monitor “HL HI REQ”
IPDM E/R —
Headlamp is not turned
ON. One sideFuse
 Xenon bulb
 Harness between IPDM E/R
and the front combination lamp
 Front combination lamp (xenon
headlamp)
 IPDM E/R
 Harness between the front com- bination lamp and ground Headlamp (L
O) circuit
Refer to EXL-88, "
Component
Function Check".
Both sides Symptom diagnosis
“BOTH SIDE HEADLAMPS (LO) ARE NOT TURNED ON”
Refer to EXL-118, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Headlamp is not turned
OFF. When the ignition
switch is turned ON
The ignition switch is
turned OFF (After acti-
vating the battery sav-
er).
IPDM E/R —
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BOTH SIDE HEADLAMPS DO NOT SWITCH TO HIGH BEAM
EXL-117
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BOTH SIDE HEADLAMPS DO NOT SWITCH TO HIGH BEAM
DescriptionINFOID:0000000006213982
Both side headlamps (HI) are not turned ON when setting to the lighting switch HI or PASS.
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000006213983
1.COMBINATION SWITCH INSPECTION
Check combination switch. Refer to BCS-80, "
Symptom Table".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
2.CHECK HEADLAMP (HI) REQUEST SIGNAL INPUT
CONSULT-III DATA MONITOR
1. Select “HL HI REQ” of IPDM E/R data monitor item.
2. With operating the lighting switch, check the monitor status.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Replace BCM. Refer to BCS-81, "
Removal and Installation".
3.HEADLAMP (HI) CIRCUIT INSPECTION
Check headlamp (HI) circuit. Refer to EXL-86, "
Component Function Check".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace IPDM E/R.
NO >> Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
Monitor item Condition Monitor status
HL HI REQ Lighting switch
(2ND) HI or PASS On
LO Off
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EXL-122
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HEADLAMP AIMING ADJUSTMENT
Aiming Adjustment Procedure
INFOID:0000000006369513
1. Place the screen. NOTE:
 Stop the vehicle facing the wall.
 Place the board on a plain road vertically.
2. Face the vehicle with the screen. Maintain 10 m (32.8 ft) between the headlamp center and the screen.
3. Start the engine. Turn the headlamp (LO) ON. NOTE:
Shut off the headlamp light with the board to prevent from illuminating the adjustment screen.
CAUTION:
Never cover the lens surface with a tape etc. The lens is made of resin.
4. Measure the distance (X) between the horizontal cent er line of headlamp (H) and the cutoff line (A) within
the light axis measurement range (R) from the vertical center line ahead of headlamp (V).
Low beam distribution on the screen
5. Adjust the cutoff line height (X) with the aiming adjus tment screw so as to enter in the adjustment range
(M–N) according to the horizontal center line of headlamp (H).
unit: mm (in)
Side view
Adjustment screw Screw driver rotation Facing direction
A Headlamp RH HI/LO (UP/DOWN) Clockwise UP
Counterclockwise DOWN
B Headlamp LH HI/LO (UP/DOWN) Clockwise UP
Counterclockwise DOWN
Light axis measurement range (R) : 350 ± 175 mm (13.78 ± 6.89 in)
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Horizontal center line of headlamp (H) Highest cutoff line height (M) Lowest cutoff line height (N)
700 (27.56) or less 4 (0.16) 30 (1.18)
701(27.60) – 800 (31.50) 4 (0.16) 30 (1.18) 801 (31.54) or more 17 (0.67) 44 (1.73)
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Distance between the headlamp center and the screen (L) : 10 m (32.8 ft)
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