2011 INFINITI QX56 ignition

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PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION:
Comply with the following cautions to
prevent any error and malfunction.
 Install the xenon bulb securely. (Ins ufficient bulb socket installation may melt the bulb, the connec-
tor, the housing, etc. by high-v oltage leakage or corona discharge.)
 Never perform HID circuit in spection with a tester.
 Never touch the xenon bulb glass with ha nds. Never put oil and grease on it.
 Dispose of the used xenon bulb after packing it in thick vinyl without breaking it.
 Never wipe out dirt and cont amination with organic solven t (thinner, gasoline, etc.).
On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System of Engine and A/TINFOID:0000000006217652
The ECM has an on board diagnostic system. It will illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) to warn the
driver of a malfunction causing emission deterioration.
CAUTION:
 Always turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative battery cable before any repair or
inspection work. The open/short circuit of related sw itches, sensors, solenoid valves, etc. will cause
the MIL to illuminate.
 Always connect and lock the conn ectors securely after work. A loose (unlocked) connector will
cause the MIL to illuminate due to the open circuit. (Be sure the connector is free from water, grease,
dirt, bent terminals, etc.)
 Certain systems and components, especially those related to OBD, may use a new style slide-lock-
ing type harness connector. For descripti on and how to disconnect, refer to EC-51, "
Diagnosis
Description".
 Always route and secure the harnesses properly afte r work. The interference of the harness with a
bracket, etc. may cause the MIL to illu minate due to the short circuit.
 Always connect rubber tubes properly after work. A misconnected or disconnected rubber tube may
cause the MIL to illuminate due to the malfunction of the EVAP system or fuel injection system, etc.
 Always erase the unnecessary malfunction information (repairs completed) from the ECM and TCM
(Transmission control module) before re turning the vehicle to the customer.
General PrecautionsINFOID:0000000006217653
Always use a 12 volt battery as power source.
 Never attempt to disconnect battery cables while engine is
running.
 Before connecting or disconnecting the ECM harness con-
nector, turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect negative bat-
tery cable. Failure to do so may damage the ECM because
battery voltage is applied to ECM even if ignition switch is
turned OFF.
 Before removing parts, turn ig nition switch OFF and then dis-
connect battery ground cable.
 Never disassemble ECM.
 If a battery cable is disconnected, the memory will return to
the ECM value.
The ECM will now start to self-control at its initial value. Thus,
engine operation can vary slight ly in this case. However, this
is not an indication of a ma lfunction. Never replace parts
because of a slight variation.
 If the battery is disconnected, the following emission-related
diagnostic information will be lost within 24 hours.
- Diagnostic trouble codes
- 1st trip diagnostic trouble codes
- Freeze frame data
- 1st trip freeze frame data
- System readiness test (SRT) codes
- Test values
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EXHAUST COMPARTMENT
1. VVEL actuator motor (bank 2) 2. Ignition coil (with power transistor)
and spark plug (bank 2)3. Camshaft position sensor (bank 2)
4. High pressure fuel pump 5. Intake valve timing control solenoid valve (bank 2)6. Electric-viscous fan assembly
7. Engine oil temperature sensor 8. Intake valve timing control solenoid valve (bank 1)9. Camshaft position sensor (bank 1)
10. Ignition coil (with power transistor) and spark plug (bank 1) 11. VVEL actuator motor (bank 1) 12. Low fuel pressure sensor
13. Positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve 14. Fuel injector (bank 2) 15. Knock sensor (bank 2)
16. Knock sensor (bank 1) 17. Fuel injector (bank 1) 18. Fuel rail pressure sensor
19. Manifold absolute pressure sensor 20. VVEL control shaft position sensor (bank 1)21. Crankshaft position sensor
22. Engine coolant temperature sensor 23. VVEL control shaft position sensor (bank 2)
A. Top view of the engine (View with intake manifold is re-
moved) B. Rear view of the engine
:Engine front
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Component DescriptionINFOID:0000000006217657
1. ASCD steering switch
ICC steering switch 2. Snow mode switch 3. Fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump
assembly (with fuel tank temperature
sensor)
4. Fuel pump control module (FPCM) 5. EVAP canister vent control valve 6. EVAP canister
7. EVAP control system pressure sen- sor 8. Stop lamp switch 9. ASCD brake switch
ICC brake switch
10. Accelerator pedal position sensor
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Component Reference
ECM EC-23, "
ECM"
Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)EC-30, "Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)"
Ignition coil with power transistorEC-29, "Ignition Coil With Power Transistor"
Accelerator pedal position sensorEC-21, "Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor"
Mass air flow sensor
EC-31, "Mass Air Flow Sensor (With Intake Air Temperature Sen-
sor)"Intake air temperature sensor
Electric throttle control actuator
EC-23, "
Electric Throttle Control Actuator"Throttle control motor relay
Throttle control motor
Throttle position sensor
Crankshaft position sensorEC-23, "
Crankshaft Position Sensor"
Camshaft position sensorEC-22, "Camshaft Position Sensor"
Engine coolant temperature sensorEC-25, "Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor"
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ECM receives the signals as shown in the figure.
Crankshaft Position SensorINFOID:0000000006217665
The crankshaft position (CKP) sensor senses the protrusion of the
signal plate installed to the drive plate to identify fluctuation of the
engine revolution.
The sensor consists of a permanent magnet and Hall IC.
When the engine is running, the high and low parts of the teeth
cause the gap with the sensor to change.
The changing gap causes the magnetic field near the sensor to
change.
Due to the changing magnetic fiel
d, the voltage from the sensor
changes.
The ECM receives the voltage signal and detects the fluctuation of
the engine revolution.
ECM receives the signals as shown in the figure.
ECMINFOID:0000000006217666
 ECM (Engine Control Module) controls the engine.
 The ECM consists of a microcomputer and connectors for trans- mitting/receiving signals and for supplying power. Furthermore, the
ECM is equipped with an injector dr iver unit and actuates the fuel
injector at a high voltage (approximately 70 V at the maximum).
 ECM is equipped with ECM temperature sensors. If ECM is over- heated, ECM controls output torque to prevent damage to itself.
 Battery voltage is supplied to the ECM even when the ignition
switch is turned OFF for the ECM memory function of the DTC
memory, the air-fuel ratio feedback compensation value memory,
the idle air volume learning value memory, etc.
Electric Throttle Control ActuatorINFOID:0000000006217667
OUTLINE
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Operating Chart
ICC Brake Switch & Stop Lamp SwitchINFOID:0000000006217679
Stop lamp switch and ICC brake switch are installed to brake pedal bracket.
When the brake pedal is depressed, I
CC brake switch is turned OFF and stop lamp switch is turned ON.
ECM detects the state of the brake pedal by those two types of input (ON/OFF signal).
ECM transmits ICC brake switch signal to ADAS control unit via CAN communication line.
ICC Steering SwitchINFOID:0000000006217680
ICC steering switch has variant values of electrical resistance for each button. ECM reads voltage variation of
switch, and determines which button is operated.
ECM transmits ICC steering switch signal to ADAS control unit via CAN communication line.
Ignition Coil With Power TransistorINFOID:0000000006217681
The ignition signal from the ECM is sent to and amplified by the
power transistor. The power transistor turns ON and OFF the ignition
coil primary circuit. This ON/OFF operation induces the proper high
voltage in the coil secondary circuit.
Intake Valve Timing Control Solenoid ValveINFOID:0000000006217682
Intake valve timing control solenoid valve is activated by ON/OFF
pulse duty (ratio) signals from the ECM.
The intake valve timing control solenoid valve changes the oil
amount and direction of flow through intake valve timing control unit
or stops oil flow.
The longer pulse width advances valve angle.
The shorter pulse width retards valve angle.
When ON and OFF pulse widths become equal, the solenoid valve
stops oil pressure flow to fix the intake valve angle at the control
position.
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COMPONENT PARTS
Knock Sensor
INFOID:0000000006217683
The knock sensor is attached to t he cylinder block. It senses engine
knocking using a piezoelectric element. A knocking vibration from
the cylinder block is sensed as vibrational pressure. This pressure is
converted into a voltage signal and sent to the ECM.
Low Fuel Pressure SensorINFOID:0000000006217684
The low fuel pressure sensor is installed to low fuel pressure piping
and measures the low fuel pressu re. The sensor transmits voltage
signal to the ECM. As the pressure increases, the voltage rises.
Low Pressure Fuel PumpINFOID:0000000006217685
The low pressure fuel pump is integrated with a fuel pressure regula-
tor and a fuel filter. This pump is build into the fuel tank.
ECM controls the low pressure fuel pump via FPCM.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)INFOID:0000000006217686
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is located on the combination
meter.
The MIL will illuminate when the ignition switch is turned ON without
the engine running. This is a bulb check.
When the engine is started, the MIL should turn off. If the MIL
remains illuminated, the on board diagnostic system has detected an
engine system malfunction.
For details, refer to EC-51, "
Diagnosis Description".
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SYSTEM
DIRECT INJECTION GASOLINE SYSTEM
DIRECT INJECTION GASOLINE
SYSTEM : System DiagramINFOID:0000000006217699
DIRECT INJECTION GASOLINE SY STEM : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000006217700
INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL CHART
Function Reference
Fuel injection control EC-36, "
DIRECT INJECTION GASOLINE
SYSTEM : System De-
scription"
Fuel pressure control EC-39, "FUEL PRESSURE CONTROL : System Description"
Cooling fan controlEC-41, "COOLING FAN CONTROL : System Description"
Electric ignition controlEC-42, "ELECTRIC IGNITION SYSTEM : System Description"
Intake valve timing controlEC-43, "INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL : System Description"
VVEL (Variable Valve Event & Lift) EC-44, "VVEL SYSTEM : System Description"
Evaporative emissionEC-45, "EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM : System Descrip-
tion"
Air conditioning cut controlEC-47, "AIR CONDITIONING CUT CONT
ROL : System Descrip-
tion"
ASCD (Auto speed control device) EC-48, "AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL DEVICE (ASCD) : Sys-
tem Description"
Power generation voltage variable controlCHG-7, "POWER GENERATION VOLTAGE VARIABLE CON-
TROL SYSTEM : System Description"
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Fuel is injected into each cylinder during each engine cycle accord-
ing to the ignition order.
STRATIFIED-CHARGE START CONTROL
The use of the stratified-charge combustion met
hod enables emissions-reduction when starting the engine
with engine coolant temperature between 5 °C (41 °F) and 40 °C (104 °F).
FUEL SHUT-OFF
Fuel to each cylinder is shut-off during deceleration, operation of the engine at excessively high speed or oper-
ation of the vehicle at excessively high speed.
FUEL PRESSURE CONTROL
FUEL PRESSURE CONTROL : System DiagramINFOID:0000000006217701
FUEL PRESSURE CONTROL : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000006217702
INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL CHART
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Sensor Input signal to ECM ECM function Actuator
Crankshaft position sensor Engine speed
Fuel injection
& mixture ratio
controlHigh pressure fuel pump
Camshaft position sensor Camshaft position
Fuel rail pressure sensor Fuel rail pressure
Low fuel pressure sensor Low fuel pressure
Engine coolant temperature sensor Engine coolant temperature
Throttle position sensor Throttle position
Accelerator pedal position sensor Accelerator pedal position
Battery Battery voltage
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