2011 INFINITI QX56 door

DLK-266
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
AUTOMATIC BACK DOOR SWITCH
AUTOMATIC BACK DOOR SWITCH
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000006226133
REMOVAL
1. Remove the instrument driver lower panel. Refer to IP-14, "Removal and Installation".
2. Widen the pawl, and remove the automatic back door s witch from automatic back door switch finisher.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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EXTERIOR LAMP FUSE ................................ ....85
Diagnosis Procedure ........................................... ....85
HEADLAMP (HI) CIRCUIT .................................86
Component Function Check ................................ ....86
Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................86
HEADLAMP (LO) CIRCUIT ................................88
Component Function Check ................................ ....88
Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................88
XENON HEADLAMP ..........................................90
Diagnosis Procedure ........................................... ....90
HEADLAMP LEVELIZER CIRCUIT ...................91
Component Function Check ................................ ....91
Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................91
HEADLAMP AIMING SYSTEM (MANUAL) .......93
Component Inspection ........................................ ....93
FRONT FOG LAMP CIRCUIT ............................94
Component Function Check ................................ ....94
Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................94
PARKING LAMP CIRCUIT ............................. ....96
Component Function Check ................................ ....96
Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................96
FRONT SIDE MARKER LAMP CIRCUIT ...........98
Component Function Check ................................ ....98
Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................98
TURN SIGNAL LAMP CIRCUIT .........................99
Component Function Check ................................ ....99
Diagnosis Procedure ...............................................99
OPTICAL SENSOR ..........................................102
Component Function Check ................................ ..102
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................102
HAZARD SWITCH .......................................... ..105
Component Function Check ................................ ..105
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................105
AFS SWITCH ....................................................107
Component Function Check ................................ ..107
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................107
Component Inspection ..........................................108
TAIL LAMP CIRCUIT .......................................109
BODY SIDE ........................................................... ..109
BODY SIDE : Component Function Check ...........109
BODY SIDE : Diagnosis Procedure ......................109
BACK DOOR SIDE ................................................ ..110
BACK DOOR SIDE : Component Function Check ..110
BACK DOOR SIDE : Diagnosis Procedure ...........111
LICENSE PLATE LAMP CIRCUIT ...................112
Component Function Check ................................ ..112
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................112
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS ............................113
EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM SYMPTOMS .113
Symptom Table ................................................... ..113
NORMAL OPERATING CONDITION .............116
Description .............................................................116
BOTH SIDE HEADLAMPS DO NOT SWITCH
TO HIGH BEAM ..............................................
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Description .............................................................117
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................117
BOTH SIDE HEADLAMPS (LO) ARE NOT
TURNED ON ...................................................
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Description ........................................................... ..118
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................118
PARKING, LICENSE PLATE, SIDE MARKER
AND TAIL LAMPS ARE NOT TURNED ON ...
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Description .............................................................119
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................119
BOTH SIDE FRONT FOG LAMPS ARE NOT
TURNED ON ...................................................
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Description ........................................................... ..120
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................120
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ......................121
HEADLAMP AIMING ADJUSTMENT .............121
description ........................................................... ..121
Aiming Adjustment Procedure ...............................122
FRONT FOG LAMP AIMING ADJUSTMENT .123
Description .............................................................123
Aiming Adjustment Procedure ...............................123
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .............125
FRONT COMBINATION LAMP ......................125
Exploded View ..................................................... ..125
Removal and Installation .......................................125
Replacement .........................................................126
Disassembly and Assembly ...................................127
FRONT FOG LAMP ........................................128
Exploded View .......................................................128
Removal and Installation .......................................128
Replacement .........................................................128
SIDE TURN SIGNAL LAMP ............................130
Exploded View .......................................................130
Removal and Installation .......................................130
OPTICAL SENSOR .........................................131
Exploded View .......................................................131
Removal and Installation .......................................131
LIGHTING & TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ...........132
Exploded View .......................................................132
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COMPONENT PARTSEXL-7
< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION > [XENON TYPE]
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*1: With headlamp aiming control system (manual) models
*2: With AFS system models
EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM : Component DescriptionINFOID:0000000006213888
1. Combination meter 2. BCM
Refer to BCS-4, "
BODY CONTROL
SYSTEM : Compon ent Parts Loca-
tion"
3. Optical sensor
4. IPDM E/R Refer to PCS-4, "
Component Parts
Location"
5. ECM
Refer to EC-16, "
Component Parts
Location"
6. Parking lamp
7. Front turn signal lamp 8. Front fog lamp 9. Headlamp
10. Front side marker lamp 11. Combination switch 12. Headlamp aiming switch*
1
13. Front door switch (driver side) 14.
Steering angle sensor*2
Refer to BRC-10, "Component Parts
Location"
15. License plate lamp
16. Tail lamp 17. Rear turn signal lamp 18. Rear side marker lamp
19. Hazard switch 20. Side turn signal lamp 21. Headlamp swivel actuator
22. Headlamp aiming motor 23. AFS switch*
224.Rear height sensor*2
25.AFS control unit*226.Front height sensor*2
A. Front combination lamp (back) B. View with instrument driver lower
panel (LH)C. Rear suspension member (RH)
D. View with instrument lower cover E. Front suspension arm (RH)
Part Description
BCM Controls the exterior lighting system.
ECM*
1Transmits engine speed signal to AFS control unit. (via CAN communication)
TCM*
1Transmits Shift position signal to AFS control unit. (via CAN communication)
IPDM E/R Controls the integrated relay, and supplies voltage to the load according to the request
from BCM (via CAN communication).
AFS control unit*
1AFS control unit judges the vehicle condition from each signal. AFS control unit con-
trols AFS function and the headlamp aiming.
Combination meter  Outputs the vehicle speed signal (8-pulse) to AFS control unit.
 Blinks the turn signal indicator lamp and outputs the turn signal operating sound with
integrated buzzer according to the request from BCM (via CAN communication).
 Turns the tail lamp indicator lamp and high beam indicator lamp ON according to the
request from BCM (via CAN communication).
 Turns the AFS OFF indicator lamp ON/OFF /blinking according to the request from
AFS control unit (via CAN communication).
Headlamp assembly Xenon bulb Refer to
EXL-8, "
FRONT COMBINATION LAMP : Xenon Headlamp".
HID control unit Refer to EXL-9, "
FRONT COMBINATION LAMP : HID control unit".
High beam solenoid Refer to EXL-9, "
FRONT COMBINATION LAMP : High Beam Solenoid".
Aiming motor Refer to EXL-9, "
FRONT COMBINATION LAMP : Aiming Motor".
Swivel actuator*
1Refer to EXL-9, "FRONT COMBINATION LAMP : Swivel Actuator".
Height sensor*
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 The height sensor is installed to the front suspension member and rear suspension member.
 The height sensor detects the suspension arm displacement as the vehicle height change.
 The height sensor transmits the height sensor signal to AFS control unit.
NOTE:
The sensor angle of the unloaded vehicle position is the reference value.
Optical sensor Optical sensor converts the outside brightness (lux) to voltage and transmits the opti-
cal sensor signal to BCM.
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< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION >[XENON TYPE]
COMPONENT PARTS
*1: With AFS system models
*
2: With headlamp aiming control system (manual) models
FRONT COMBINATION LAMP
FRONT COMBINATION LAMP : Xenon HeadlampINFOID:0000000006213889
OUTLINE
 The lamp light source is by the arch discharge by
applying high voltage into the xenon gas-filled bulb instead
of the halogen bulb filament.
 Sight becomes more natural and brighter because the amount of light are gained adequately and the color of
light is sunshine-like white.
 The xenon bulb drops the amount of light, repeats blinking, and illuminates in red if the bulb reaches the ser-
vice life.
ILLUMINATION PRINCIPLE
1. Discharging starts in high voltage pulse between bulb elec- trodes.
2. Xenon gas is activated by curr ent between electrodes. Pale light
is emitted.
3. The luminous tube (bulb) temperature elevates. Evaporated halide is activated by discharge. The color of light changes into
white.
NOTE:
 Brightness and the color of light may change slightly immediately after the headlamp turned ON until the xenon bulb becomes sta-
ble. This is not malfunction.
 Illumination time lag may occur between right and left. This is not
malfunction.
PRECAUTIONS FOR TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
Representative malfunction examples are; "Light does not turn ON", "Light blinks", and "Brightness is inade-
quate." The cause often be the xenon bulb. Such malf unctions, however, are occurred occasionally by HID
control unit malfunction or lamp case malfunction. S pecify the malfunctioning part with diagnosis procedure.
WARNING:
 Never touch the harness, HID control unit, the inside and metal part of lamp when turning the head-
lamp ON or operating the lighting switch.
 Never work with wet hands.
CAUTION:
 Never perform HID control unit circuit diagnosis with a circuit tester or an equivalent.
 Temporarily install the headlamps on the vehicle. Co nnect the battery to the connector (vehicle side)
when checking ON/OFF status.
 Disconnect the battery negative terminal before di sconnecting the lamp socket connector or the har-
ness connector.
 Check for fusing of the fusible link(s), open around connector, short, disconnection if the symptom
is caused by electric error.
NOTE:
 Turn the switch OFF once before turni ng ON, if the ON/OFF is inoperative.
 The xenon bulb drops the amount of light, repeats blinking, and illuminates in red if the bulb reaches the ser-
vice life.
Steering angle sensor*1Transmits steering angle sensor signal to AFS control unit. (via CAN communication)
Combination switch
(Lighting & turn signal switch) Refer to
BCS-7, "
COMBINATION SWITCH READING SYSTEM : System Descrip-
tion".
Door switch Inputs the door switch signal to BCM.
AFS switch*
1 Inputs the AFS switch signal to AFS control unit.
 AFS switch is integrated in triple switch.
Headlamp aiming switch*
2Outputs the aiming motor drive signal to aiming motor.
Hazard switch Inputs the hazard switch signal to BCM. Part Description
JPLIA0421GB
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< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION >[XENON TYPE]
SYSTEM
 BCM transmits each request signal to IPDM E/R wit
h CAN communication according to ON/OFF condition
by the auto light function.
NOTE:
ON/OFF timing differs based on the sensit ivity from the setting. The setting can be set by CONSULT-III. Refer
to EXL-23, "
HEADLAMP : CONSULT-III Function (BCM - HEAD LAMP)".
AUTO LIGHT ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM
The auto light adjustment system automatically, dims/bri ghtens the display and combination meter, according
to brightness outside the vehicle, when lighting switch 1ST or lighting switch 2ND is operated. Refer to INL-11,
"AUTO LIGHT ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM : System Description".
DELAY TIMER FUNCTION
BCM turns the exterior lamp OFF depending on the vehicle condition with the auto light function when the igni-
tion switch is turned OFF.
 Turns the exterior lamp OFF 5 minutes afte r detecting that any door opens. (Door switch ON).
 Turns the exterior lamp OFF a certain period of time* after closing all doors. (Door switch ON →OFF).
 Turns the exterior lamp OFF with the igni tion switch ACC or the light switch OFF.
*: The preset time is 45 seconds. The timer operat ing time can be set by CONSULT-III. Refer to EXL-23,
"HEADLAMP : CONSULT-III Function (BCM - HEAD LAMP)".
NOTE:
When any position other than the light switch AUTO is set, the auto light system function switches to the exte-
rior lamp battery saver function.
AUTO LIGHT SYSTEM : System De scription (Except for CANADA)INFOID:0000000006218908
OUTLINE
 Auto light system is controlled by each function of BCM and IPDM E/R.
Control by BCM- Combination switch reading function
- Headlamp control function
- Auto light function
- Delay timer function
- Wiper linked auto lighting function
- Auto light adjustment system
Control by IPDM E/R- Relay control function
 Auto light system has the auto light function (with twilight lighting function), wiper linked auto lighting function
and delay timer function.
- Auto light function automatically turns ON/OFF the exterior lamps* and each illumination automatically,
depending on the outside brightness.
- Wiper linked auto lighting function automatically turn s ON/OFF the exterior lamps* and each illumination
when the light switch is in the AUTO posit ion, according to a front wiper operation.
- When auto light system turns the exterior lamps ON with the ignition switch OFF, delay timer function turns the exterior lamps OFF, depending on the vehicle conditi on with the auto light function after a certain period
of time.
*: Headlamp (LO/HI), parking lamp, side marker lamp, tail lamp and front fog lamp (Headlamp HI and front fog
lamp depend on the combination switch condition.)
NOTE:
The settings of the twilight lighting function and the wiper linked auto lighting function can be changed with
CONSULT-III. Refer to EXL-23, "
HEADLAMP : CONSULT-III Function (BCM - HEAD LAMP)".
AUTO LIGHT FUNCTION (WITH TWILIGHT LIGHTING FUNCTION)
Description
 BCM detects the combination switch conditi on with the combination switch reading function.
 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.
 When ignition switch is turned ON, BCM detects out side brightness from the optical sensor signal and
judges ON/OFF condition of the exterior lamp and each illumination, depending on the outside brightness
condition (standard or twilight).
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< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION >[XENON TYPE]
SYSTEM
AUTO LIGHT ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM
The auto light adjustment system automatically, dims/bri
ghtens the display and combination meter, according
to brightness outside the vehicle, when lighting switch 1ST or lighting switch 2ND is operated. Refer to INL-11,
"AUTO LIGHT ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM : System Description".
DELAY TIMER FUNCTION
BCM turns the exterior lamp OFF depending on the vehicle condition with the auto light function when the igni-
tion switch is turned OFF.
 Turns the exterior lamp OFF 5 minutes afte r detecting that any door opens. (Door switch ON).
 Turns the exterior lamp OFF a certain period of time* after closing all doors. (Door switch ON →OFF).
 Turns the exterior lamp OFF with the igni tion switch ACC or the light switch OFF.
*: The preset time is 45 seconds. The timer operat ing time can be set by CONSULT-III. Refer to EXL-23,
"HEADLAMP : CONSULT-III Function (BCM - HEAD LAMP)".
NOTE:
When any position other than the light switch AUTO is set, the auto light system function switches to the exte-
rior lamp battery saver function.
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT SYSTEM
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT S YSTEM : System DiagramINFOID:0000000006214028
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT SYSTEM : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000006214029
OUTLINE
 Turns the front fog lamp ON as the daytime running light.
 Daytime running light is controlled by daytime runni ng light control function and combination switch reading
function of BCM, and relay c ontrol function of IPDM E/R.
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT OPERATION
 BCM detects the combination switch conditi on by the combination switch reading function.
 BCM detects the vehicle condition depending on the following signals.
- Parking brake switch signal (received from combination meter via CAN communication)
 BCM transmits the front fog light request signal to IPDM E/R via CAN communication according to the day-
time running light ON condition.
Daytime running light ON condition- While the engine running with the parking brake released
- Lighting switch OFF
- Lighting switch AUTO (auto light function OFF judgment)
- Passing switch OFF
- Front fog lamp switch OFF
 IPDM E/R turns the integrated front fog lamp relay ON and turns the front fog lamp ON according to the front
fog light request signal.
ACTIVE ADAPTIVE FRONT-LIGHTING SYSTEM
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< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION >[XENON TYPE]
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (BCM)
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (BCM)
COMMON ITEM
COMMON ITEM : CONSULT-III Fu
nction (BCM - COMMON ITEM)INFOID:0000000006368037
APPLICATION ITEM
CONSULT-III performs the following functions via CAN communication with BCM.
SYSTEM APPLICATION
BCM can perform the following functions for each system.
NOTE:
It can perform the diagnosis modes except the following for all sub system selection items.
×: Applicable item
*: This item is indicated, but not used.
FREEZE FRAME DATA (FFD)
The BCM records the following vehicle condition at the time a particular DTC is detected, and displays on
CONSULT-III.
Diagnosis mode Function Description
Work Support Changes the setting for each system function.
Self Diagnostic Result Displays the diagnosis results judged by BCM. Refer to BCS-57, "
DTCIndex".
CAN Diag Support Monitor Monitors the reception status of CAN communication viewed from BCM. Refer to CONSULT-III opera-
tion manual.
Data Monitor The BCM input/output signals are displayed.
Active Test The signals used to activate ea ch device are forcibly supplied from BCM.
Ecu Identification The BCM part number is displayed.
Configuration  Read and save the vehicle specification.
 Write the vehicle specification when replacing BCM.
System Sub system selection item Diagnosis mode
Work Support Data Monitor Active Test
Door lock DOOR LOCK ×××
Rear window defogger REAR DEFOGGER ××
Warning chime BUZZER ××
Interior room lamp timer INT LAMP ×××
Exterior lamp HEAD LAMP ×××
Wiper and washer WIPER ×××
Turn signal and hazard warning lamps FLASHER ×××
— AIR CONDITONER* ××
 Intelligent Key system
 Engine start system INTELLIGENT KEY
×××
Combination switch COMB SW ×
Body control system BCM ×
IVIS IMMU ×××
Interior room lamp battery saver BATTERY SAVER ×××
Back door TRUNK ×
Vehicle security system THEFT ALM ×××
RAP system RETAINED PWR ×
Signal buffer system SIGNAL BUFFER ××
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< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION >[XENON TYPE]
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (BCM)
*1: Factory setting
*
2: For models for Canada, this item is displayed but is not operated.
DATA MONITOR
BATTERY SAVER SET On*1With the exterior lamp battery saver function
Off Without the exterior lamp battery saver function
ILL DELAY SET MODE 1*
145 sec.
Sets delay timer function timer operation time
(All doors closed)
MODE 2
Without the
function
MODE 3 30 sec.
MODE 4 60 sec.
MODE 5 90 sec.
MODE 6 120 sec.
MODE 7 150 sec.
MODE 8 180 sec.
AUTO LIGHT LOGIC SET*
2
MODE 1*1With twilight ON custom & with wiper INT, LO and HI
MODE 2 With twilight ON custom & with wiper LO and HI
MODE 3 With twilight ON custom & without
MODE 4 Without twilight ON custom & with wiper INT, LO and HI
MODE 5 Without twilight ON custom & with wiper LO and HI
MODE 6 Without twilight ON custom & without
Service item Setting item Setting
Monitor item
[Unit] Description
PUSH SW
[On/Off] The switch status input from push-button ignition switch
ENGINE STATE
[Stop/Stall/Crank/Run] The engine status received from ECM via CAN communication
VEH SPEED 1
[km/h] The value of the vehicle speed received from combination meter via CAN communi-
cation
TURN SIGNAL R
[On/Off]
Each switch status that BCM judges from the combination switch reading function
TURN SIGNAL L
[On/Off]
TA I L L A M P S W
[On/Off]
HI BEAM SW
[On/Off]
HEAD LAMP SW1
[On/Off]
HEAD LAMP SW2
[On/Off]
PASSING SW
[On/Off]
AUTO LIGHT SW
[On/Off]
FR FOG SW
[On/Off]
RR FOG SW
[On/Off]
NOTE:
This item is indicated, but can not monitored
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