warning INFINITI QX56 2004 Factory Service Manual

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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — BASIC INSPECTION
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1. CHECK BEFORE ENGINE IS STARTED
1. CHECK 4WD SHIFT INDICATOR LAMP
1. Park vehicle on flat surface.
2. Turn ignition switch to OFF position.
3. Move A/T selector lever to P position.
4. Set 4WD shift switch to 4H position.
5. Set 4WD shift switch to 2WD position.
6. Turn ignition switch to ON position. (Do not start engine.)
7. Does 4WD shift indicator lamp turn ON for approx. 1 second?
Ye s o r N o
Yes >> GO TO 2.
No >> Go to Symptom 1. Refer to TF-85, "
Symptom 1. 4WD
Shift Indicator Lamp Does Not Turn ON (Although the
ignition switch is turned ON, all the 4WD indicator lamps
do not turn ON for 1 second)" .
2. CHECK 4WD WARNING LAMP
Is 4WD warning lamp turned ON?
Ye s o r N o
Yes >> 1. Turn ignition switch to OFF position.
2. Perform self-diagnosis.
Refer to TF-27, "
Trouble Diagnosis without CON-
SULT-II" .
3. Go to “2. CHECK AT IDLE”. Refer to TF-49, "
2.
CHECK AT IDLE" .
No >> Go to Symptom 2. Refer to TF-87, "
Symptom 2. 4WD
Warning Lamp Does Not Turn ON (Although the ignition
switch is turned ON, the 4WD warning lamp does not
turn ON)" .
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — BASIC INSPECTION
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2. CHECK AT IDLE
1. CHECK 4WD SHIFT INDICATOR LAMP
1. Park vehicle on flat surface.
2. Turn ignition switch to OFF position.
3. Move A/T selector lever to P or N position.
4. Set 4WD shift switch to 4H position.
5. Set 4WD shift switch to 2WD position.
6. Start engine.
7. Is 4WD shift indicator lamp turned OFF?
Ye s o r N o
Yes >> Go to “ATP SWITCH, WAIT DETECTION SWITCH AND
NEUTRAL-4LO SWITCH”. Refer to TF-69, "
AT P
SWITCH, WAIT DETECTION SWITCH AND NEUTRAL-4LO SWITCH" .
No >> GO TO 2.
2. CHECK 4WD WARNING LAMP
Is 4WD warning lamp turned OFF?
Ye s o r N o
Yes >> GO TO 3.
No >> Perform self-diagnosis. Refer to TF-27, "
Trouble Diagnosis without CONSULT-II" .
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — BASIC INSPECTION
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3. CHECK 4WD SHIFT INDICATOR LAMP
1. Set 4WD shift switch to 2WD, AUTO, 4H, 4LO, 4H and 2WD in
order.
(Stay at each switch position for at least 1 second.)
2. Does 4WD shift indicator lamp change properly and does
buzzer sound?
Ye s o r N o
Yes >> GO TO 4.
No >> Go to “2-4WD SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE AND 4WD
SHIFT SWITCH”. Refer to TF-62, "
2-4WD SHIFT SOLE-
NOID VALVE AND 4WD SHIFT SWITCH" .
4. CHECK 4WD WARNING LAMP
Is 4WD warning lamp turned ON?
Ye s o r N o
Yes >> Perform self-diagnosis. Refer to TF-27, "Trouble Diagnosis without CONSULT-II" .
No >> GO TO 5.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — BASIC INSPECTION
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5. CHECK 4WD SHIFT INDICATOR LAMP
1. Move A/T selector lever to P position.
2. Set 4WD shift switch from 4H to 4LO.
3. While shifting from 4H to 4LO, does 4WD shift indicator lamp
turn OFF and ATP warning lamp turn ON?
Ye s o r N o
Yes >> GO TO 6.
No >> Go to Symptoms 3 and 4. Refer to TF-88, "
Symptom 3.
4WD Shift Indicator Lamp Does Not Turn OFF (When
4WD shift switch is set from 4H to 4LO, all the 4WD shift
indicator lamps do not turn off)" and TF-89, "Symptom
4. ATP Warning Lamp Does Not Turn ON (When 4WD
shift switch is set from 4H to 4LO with the A/T selector
lever in P position, the ATP warning lamp does not turn
on)" .
6. CHECK 4WD SHIFT INDICATOR LAMP
Do the 4WD shift indicator lamps indicate 4LO when the 4WD shift
switch is set in 4LO?
Ye s o r N o
Yes >> GO TO 7.
No >> Go to Symptom 5. Refer to TF-90, "
Symptom 5. 4LO Indicator Lamp Does Not Turn ON (When
4WD shift switch is set from 4H to 4LO position, 4LO indicator lamp does not turn ON)" .
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3. CRUISE TEST
1. INSPECTION START
Do you have CONSULT-II?
Ye s o r N o
Yes >> GO TO 2.
No >> GO TO 3.
2. CHECK INPUT SIGNAL
With CONSULT-II
1. Warm up engine to normal operating temperature.
2. Park vehicle on flat surface.
3. Set 4WD shift switch to 4H position.
4. Set 4WD shift switch to AUTOposition.
5. Start engine.
6. Drive for at least 30 seconds at a speed higher than 20 km/h (12 MPH).
(Drive vehicle until “FLUID TEMP SE” exceeds 0.9V.)
7. Park vehicle on flat surface.
8. Set 4WD shift switch to 2WD position.
9. Leave vehicle for at least 80 seconds with “FLUID TEMP SE” at
0.9V or less.
10. Is 4WD warning lamp turned ON?
Ye s o r N o
Yes >> Perform self-diagnosis. Refer to TF-31, "Trouble Diag-
nosis with CONSULT-II" .
No >> GO TO 4.
3. CHECK INPUT SIGNAL
Without CONSULT-II
1. Warm up engine to normal operating temperature.
2. Park vehicle on flat surface.
3. Set 4WD shift switch to 4H position.
4. Set 4WD shift switch to AUTO position.
5. Start engine.
6. Drive vehicle for at least 30 seconds at a speed higher than 20 km/h (12 MPH).
7. Park vehicle on flat surface.
8. Set 4WD shift switch to 2WD position.
9. Is 4WD warning lamp turned ON?
Ye s o r N o
Yes >> Perform self-diagnosis. Refer to TF-27, "Trouble Diagnosis without CONSULT-II" .
No >> GO TO 4.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — GENERAL DESCRIPTION
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — GENERAL DESCRIPTIONPFP:00000
Transfer Control Unit Terminals and Reference ValueEDS00181
TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT HARNESS CONNECTOR LAYOUT
TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT INSPECTION TABLE
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No.Item ConditionJudgement standard
(Approx.)
12-4WD shift solenoid
valve &4WD shift switch is set to 2WD posi-
tion.Less than 1V
4WD shift switch is set to any posi-
tion other than 2WD.Battery voltage
24WD shift indicator lamp
(2WD)Lamp lights while system is operating
properly.Less than 1V
&2WD indicator lamp does not come
on.Battery voltage
3Ground — —
4 Transfer shift relay (High)While actuator is operating (4H →
4LO)Battery voltage
Actuator does not operate. Less than 1V
5 4WD warning lampLamp comes ON (when engine is
stopped).
(Fail-safe condition appears on dis-
play, engine is stopped, actuator
position detection switch is inopera-
tive, oil temperature is too high and/
or tires of different size are installed.)Less than 1V
Except above Battery voltage
6Ground — — —
7CAN-H — — —
8CAN-L — — —
9 4WD shift switch (2WD)
&4WD shift switch is set to 2WD posi-
tion.Battery voltage
4WD shift switch is set to any posi-
tion other than 2WD.Less than 1V
10 Transfer dropping resistor4WD shift switch is set to AUTO posi-
tion.4 - 14V
4WD shift switch is set to any posi-
tion other than 2WD.Less than 1V

TROUBLE DIAGNOSES FOR SYMPTOMS
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Symptom 2. 4WD Warning Lamp Does Not Turn ON (Although the ignition
switch is turned ON, the 4WD warning lamp does not turn ON)
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1. CHECK TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT POWER SOURCE
1. Turn ignition switch to OFF position and disconnect transfer control unit harness connector E142.
2. Turn ignition switch to ON position (do not start engine).
3. Check voltage between transfer control unit harness connector
E142 terminals 16 (Y/R), 22 (Y/R) and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Check the following.

Continuity between ignition switch and transfer con-
trol unit

Ignition switch and No. 49 fuse (10A)
2. CHECK TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch to OFF position.
2. Disconnect transfer control unit harness connectors E142 and
E143.
3. Measure resistance between transfer control unit harness con-
nectors E142 and E143 terminals 3 (B), 6 (B), 45 (B) and
ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Check continuity between transfer control unit and
ground.
3. CHECK 4WD WARNING LAMP CIRCUIT AND COMBINATION METER
Check the following.

Combination meter. Refer to DI-17, "How to Proceed With Trouble Diagnosis" .

Continuity between ignition switch and combination meter

Continuity between combination meter and transfer control unit
OK or NG
OK >> Replace transfer control unit. Refer to TF-98, "Removal and Installation" .
NG >>

Repair or replace harness or connector.

Replace combination meter. Refer to DI-25, "Removal and Installation of Combination Meter" .
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Voltage : Battery voltage
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Resistance : Continuity should exist.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSES FOR SYMPTOMS
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Symptom 4. ATP Warning Lamp Does Not Turn ON (When 4WD shift switch is
set from 4H to 4LO with the A/T selector lever in P position, the ATP warning
lamp does not turn on)
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1. CHECK ATP SWITCH CIRCUIT
Check ATP switch circuit.
Refer to TF-69, "
ATP SWITCH, WAIT DETECTION SWITCH AND
NEUTRAL-4LO SWITCH" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Check, repair or replace faulty parts.
2. CHECK COMBINATION METER
Check the combination meter. Refer to DI-17, "
How to Proceed With Trouble Diagnosis"
OK or NG
OK >> Replace transfer control unit. Refer to TF-98, "Removal and Installation" .
NG >> Replace combination meter. Refer to DI-25, "
Removal and Installation of Combination Meter" .
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSES FOR SYMPTOMS
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3. CHECK 4LO INDICATOR LAMP CIRCUIT AND COMBINATION METER
Check the following.

Combination meter. Refer to DI-17, "How to Proceed With Trouble Diagnosis" .

Continuity between ignition switch and combination meter

Continuity between combination meter and transfer control unit

Condition of ATP and neutral-4LO switch circuit. Refer to TF-69, "ATP SWITCH, WAIT DETECTION
SWITCH AND NEUTRAL-4LO SWITCH" .
OK or NG
OK >> Replace transfer control unit. Refer to TF-98, "Removal and Installation" .
NG >>

Repair or replace harness or connector.

Replace combination meter. Refer to DI-25, "Removal and Installation of Combination Meter" .

Replace ATP or neutral-4LO switch.
Symptom 6. 4WD Shift Indicator Lamp Does Not Indicate “LOCK” (When 4WD
shift switch is set to “4H”, 4WD shift indicator lamp does not indicate “LOCK”)
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1. CHECK 4WD WARNING LAMP
Is 4WD warning lamp turned ON?
Ye s o r N o
Yes >> Refer to TF-27, "Trouble Diagnosis without CONSULT-
II" .
No >> GO TO 2.
2. CHECK NEUTRAL-4LO, WAIT DETECTION AND ATP SWITCH CIRCUITS
Check neutral-4LO, wait detection and ATP switch circuits. Refer to TF-69, "
ATP SWITCH, WAIT DETECTION
SWITCH AND NEUTRAL-4LO SWITCH" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Check, repair or replace faulty parts.
3. CHECK PROCEDURES FROM THE BEGINNING AGAIN
Check again.
OK or NG
OK >> Inspection End.
NG >> Recheck each connector pin terminals for damage or loose connection.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSES FOR SYMPTOMS
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Symptom 7. 4WD Shift Indicator Lamp Repeats Flickering (4WD Shift Indicator
Lamp Keeps Flickering)
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1. CHECK 4WD SHIFT INDICATOR LAMP
1. Set 4WD shift switch to 2WD position.
2. Move vehicle forward and backward. Or drive straight increasing
or decreasing speed under 20 km/h (12 MPH).
3. Does 4WD shift indicator lamp keep flickering?
Ye s o r N o
Yes >> GO TO 2.
No >> Inspection End.
2. CHECK TIGHT CORNER BRAKING SYMPTOM
Drive vehicle at speed under 20 km/h (12 MPH), turning steering wheel to the limit. Does tight corner braking
symptom occur?
Ye s o r N o
Yes >> GO TO 3.
No >> GO TO 4.
3. CHECK 4WD SHIFT INDICATOR LAMP
Does the 4WD shift indicator lamp keep flickering when the front wheels are jacked up?
Ye s o r N o
Yes >> Check transfer unit operating system.
No >> Check tires.
4. CHECK 4WD WARNING LAMP
Does 4WD warning lamp flicker? (4WD shift indicator lamp is turned OFF.)
Ye s o r N o
Yes >> Perform self-diagnosis. Refer to TF-27, "Trouble Diagnosis without CONSULT-II" .
No >> GO TO 5.
5. CHECK 4WD SHIFT INDICATOR LAMP
Does 4WD shift indicator lamp keep flickering?
Ye s o r N o
Yes >> Check again.
No >> Inspection End.
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