2011 INFINITI QX56 headlamp

SYSTEMEXL-19
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agramINFOID:0000000006213903
PARKING, LICENSE PLATE, SIDE MARKER AND TAIL LAMP SYSTEM : System De-
scription
INFOID:0000000006213904
OUTLINE
Parking, license plate, side marker and tail lamps ar e controlled by combination switch reading function and
headlamp control function of BCM, and re lay control function of IPDM E/R.
PARKING, LICENSE PLATE, SIDE MARKER AND TAIL LAMPS OPERATION
 BCM detects the combination switch conditi on by the combination switch reading function.
 BCM transmits the position light request signal to IPDM E/R and the combination meter via CAN communi-
cation according to the ON/OFF condition of the pa rking, license plate, side marker and tail lamps.
Parking, license plate, side marker and tail lamps 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 and tu rns the parking, license plate, side marker and tail
lamps ON according to the position light request signal.
 Combination meter turns the tail lamp indicator lamp ON according to the position light request signal.
PARKING, LICENSE PLATE, SIDE MARKER AND TAIL LAMP SYSTEM : Fail-safe
INFOID:0000000006213905
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
*: With daytime running light system
FRONT FOG LAMP SYSTEM
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Control part Fail-safe operation
Parking lamps
 License plate lamps
 Illuminations
 Tail lamps  Turns ON the tail lamp relay and daytime running light relay
* when the ignition switch
is turned ON
 Turns OFF the tail lamp relay and daytime running light relay
* when the ignition switch
is turned OFF
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EXTERIOR LAMP BATTERY SAVE R SYSTEM : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000006213909
OUTLINE
 Exterior lamp battery saver system is c ontrolled by each function of BCM and IPDM E/R.
Control by BCM
- Combination switch reading function
- Headlamp control function
- Exterior lamp battery saver function
Control by IPDM E/R
- Relay control function
 BCM turns the exterior lamp* OFF after a period of ti me to prevent the battery from over-discharge when the
ignition switch is turned OFF with the exterior lamp ON.
*: Headlamp (LO/HI), parking lamp, tail lamp, side marker lamp, license plate lamp and front fog lamp
EXTERIOR LAMP BATTERY SAVER ACTIVATION
BCM activates the timer and turns the exterior lamp OFF 5 minutes after the ignition switch is turned from ON
→ OFF with the exterior lamps ON.
NOTE:
 Headlamp control function turns the exterior lamps ON normally when the ignition switch is turned ACC or
the engine started (both before and after the exte rior lamp battery saver is turned OFF).
 The timer starts at the time that the lighting switch is turned from OFF → 1ST or 2ND with the exterior lamp
OFF.
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (BCM)EXL-23
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HEADLAMP
HEADLAMP : CONSULT-III Func tion (BCM - HEAD LAMP)INFOID:0000000006213911
WORK SUPPORT
CONSULT screen item Indication/Unit Description
Vehicle Speed km/h Vehicle speed of the moment a particular DTC is detected
Odo/Trip Meter km Total mileage (Odometer value) of the moment a particular DTC is detected
Vehicle Condition SLEEP>LOCK
Power position status of
the moment a particular
DTC is detected While turning BCM status from low power consumption mode to
normal mode (Power supply position is “LOCK”)
SLEEP>OFF While turning BCM status from low power consumption mode to
normal mode (Power supply position is “OFF”.)
LOCK>ACC While turning power supply position from “LOCK” to “ACC”
ACC>ON While turning power supply position from “ACC” to “IGN”
RUN>ACC While turning power supply position
from “RUN” to “ACC” (Vehicle
is stopping and selector lever is except P position.)
CRANK>RUN While turning power su
pply position from “CRANKING” to “RUN”
(From cranking up the engine to run it)
RUN>URGENT While turning power su
pply position from “RUN“ to “ACC” (Emer-
gency stop operation)
ACC>OFF While turning power supply position from “ACC” to “OFF”
OFF>LOCK While turning power supply position from “OFF” to “LOCK”
OFF>ACC While turning power supply position from “OFF” to “ACC”
ON>CRANK While turning po wer supply position from “IGN” to “CRANKING”
OFF>SLEEP While turning BCM status from normal mode (Power supply posi-
tion is “OFF”.) to low power consumption mode
LOCK>SLEEP While turning BCM status from normal mode (Power supply posi-
tion is “LOCK”.) to low power consumption mode
LOCK Power supply position is “LOCK” (Ignition switch OFF with steer-
ing is locked.)
OFF Power supply position
is “OFF” (Ignition switch OFF with steering
is unlocked.)
ACC Power supply position is “ACC” (Ignition switch ACC)
ON Power supply position is “IGN” (Ignition switch ON with engine
stopped)
ENGINE RUN Power supply posi
tion is “RUN” (Ignition switch ON with engine
running)
CRANKING Power supply position is “CRANKING” (At engine cranking)
IGN Counter 0 - 39 The number of times that ignition switch is turned ON after DTC is detected
 The number is 0 when a malfunction is detected now.
 The number increases like 1
→ 2 → 3...38 → 39 after returning to the normal condition
whenever ignition switch OFF → ON.
 The number is fixed to 39 until the self-diagnosis results are erased if it is over 39.
Service item Setting item Setting
CUSTOM A/LIGHT SETTING MODE 1*
1Normal
MODE 2 More sensitive setting than normal setting (Turns ON earlier than normal opera-
tion)
MODE 3 More sensitive setting than MODE 2 (Turns ON earlier than MODE 2)
MODE 4 Less sensitive setting than normal setting (Turns ON later than normal operation)
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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-27
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (IPDM E/R)
Diagnosis DescriptionINFOID:0000000006368066
AUTO ACTIVE TEST
Description
In auto active test, the IPDM E/R sends a drive signal to the following systems to check their operation.
 Oil pressure warning lamp
 Rear window defogger
 Front wiper (LO, HI)
 Parking lamp
 License plate lamp
 Tail lamp
 Side marker lamp
 Front fog lamp
 Headlamp (LO, HI)
 A/C compressor (magnet clutch)
Operation Procedure
CAUTION:
Never perform auto active test in the following conditions.
 Engine is running.
 CONSULT-III is connected.
1. Close the hood and lift the wiper arms from the windshield. (Prevent windshield damage due to wiper
operation)
NOTE:
When auto active test is performed with hood opened, sprinkle water on windshield beforehand.
2. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON, and within 20 seconds, pr ess the driver door switch 10 times. Then turn the
ignition switch OFF.
CAUTION:
Close passenger door.
4. Turn the ignition switch ON within 10 seconds. Af ter that the horn sounds once and the auto active test
starts.
CAUTION:
Engine starts when ignition switch is turned ON while brake pedal is depressed.
5. The oil pressure warning lamp starts blinking when the auto active test starts.
6. After a series of the following operations is repeated 3 times, auto active test is completed.
NOTE:
 When auto active test has to be cancelled halfw ay through test, turn the ignition switch OFF.
 When auto active test is not activated, door swit ch may be the cause. Check door switch. Refer to DLK-117,
"ComponentFunctionCheck".
Inspection in Auto Active Test
When auto active test is actuated, the following operation sequence is repeated 3 times.
Operation
sequence Inspection location Operation
1 Oil pressure warning lamp Blinks continuously during operation of auto active test
2 Rear window defogger 10 seconds
3 Front wiper LO for 5 seconds → HI for 5 seconds
4 Parking lamp
 License plate lamp
 Tail lamp
 Side marker lamp
 Front fog lamp 10 seconds
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (IPDM E/R)
Concept of auto active test
 IPDM E/R starts the auto active test with the door
switch signals transmitted by BCM via CAN communica-
tion. Therefore, the CAN communication line between IPDM E/R and BCM is considered normal if the auto
active test starts successfully.
 The auto active test facilitates troubleshooting if any systems controlled by IPDM E/R cannot be operated.
Diagnosis chart in auto active test
5 Headlamp LO for 10 seconds →HI ON ⇔ OFF 5 times
6 A/C compressor (magnet clutch) ON ⇔ OFF 5 times
Operation
sequence Inspection location Operation
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Symptom Inspection contents Possible cause
Rear window defogger does not operate Perform auto active test.
Does the rear window defog-
ger operate?YES BCM signal input circuit
NO  Rear window defogger
 Rear window defogger
ground circuit
 Harness or connector be- tween IPDM E/R and rear
window defogger
IPDM E/R
Any of the following components do not operate
 Parking lamp
 License plate lamp
Tail lamp
 Side marker lamp
Front fog lamp
 Headlamp (HI, LO)
 Front wiper (HI, LO) Perform auto active test.
Does the applicable system
operate?YES BCM signal input circuit
NO  Lamp or motor
 Lamp or motor ground cir-
cuit
 Harness or connector be- tween IPDM E/R and appli-
cable system
IPDM E/R
A/C compressor does not operate Perform auto active test.
Does the magnet clutch oper-
ate?YES
 A/C auto amp. signal input
circuit
 CAN communication signal
between A/C auto amp. and
ECM
 CAN communication signal
between ECM and IPDM E/
R
NO  Magnet clutch
 Harness or connector be-
tween IPDM E/R and mag-
net clutch
IPDM E/R
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (IPDM E/R)
ACTIVE TEST
Te s t i t e m
PUSH SW
[Off/On]Displays the status of the push-button ignition switch judged by IPDM E/R.
INTER/NP SW
[Off/On] Displays the status of the shift position judged by IPDM E/R.
ST RLY CONT
[Off/On] Displays the status of the starter relay status signal received from BCM via CAN
communication.
IHBT RLY -REQ
[Off/On] Displays the status of the starter control relay signal received from BCM via CAN
communication.
ST/INHI RLY
[Off/ ST ON/INHI ON/UNKWN] Displays the status of the starter relay and starter control relay judged by IPDM
E/R.
DETENT SW
[Off/On] Displays the status of the A/T shift selector (detention switch) judged by IPDM E/
R.
S/L RLY -REQ
[Off/On] Displays the status of the steering lock relay signal received from BCM via CAN
communication.
S/L STATE
[LOCK/UNLK/UNKWN] Displays the status of the steering lock judged by IPDM E/R.
OIL P SW
[Open/Close] Displays the status of the oil pressure switch judged by IPDM E/R.
HOOD SW
[Off/On] Displays the status of the hood switch judged by IPDM E/R.
HL WASHER REQ
[Off/On] Displays the status of the headlamp washer request signal received from BCM via
CAN communication.
THFT HRN REQ
[Off/On] Displays the status of the theft warning horn request signal received from BCM
via CAN communication.
HORN CHIRP
[Off/On] Displays the status of the horn reminder signal received from BCM via CAN com-
munication.
Monitor Item
[Unit] MAIN SIG-
NALS Description
Test item Operation Description
CORNERING LAMP LH
NOTE:
This item is indicated, but cannot be tested.
RH
HORN On Operates horn relay for 20 ms.
REAR DEFOGGER Off OFF
On Operates the rear window defogger relay.
FRONT WIPER Off OFF
Lo Operates the front wiper relay.
Hi Operates the front wiper relay and front wiper high relay.
MOTOR FAN* 1OFF
2 Transmits 50% pulse duty signal (PWM signal) to the cooling fan control module.
3 Transmits 75% pulse duty signal (PWM signal) to the cooling fan control module.
4
Transmits 100% pulse duty signal (PWM signal) to the cooling fan control mod-
ule.
HEAD LAMP WASHER On Operates the headlamp washer relay for 1 second.
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*: Operates while the engine is running. EXTERNAL LAMPS
Off OFF
TAIL Operates the tail lamp relay.
Lo Operates the headlamp low relay.
Hi
Operates the headlamp low relay and ON/OFF the headlamp high relay at 1 sec-
ond intervals.
Fog Operates the front fog lamp relay.
Test item Operation Description
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