ignition INFINITI QX56 2006 Factory Service Manual

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ALL-MODE 4WD SYSTEM
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4WD mode. Setting the vehicle in the 2WD mode requires no pressure buildup. In other words, pressure force
applied to the wet-multiplate clutch becomes zero.
CLUTCH PRESSURE SOLENOID VALVE
The clutch pressure solenoid valve distributes torque (front and rear) in AUTO mode.
LINE PRESSURE SWITCH

With the transfer system design, control of the oil pressure provides the transmission of drive torque to the
front wheels. The main pressure to control the oil pressure is referred to as the line pressure.

The line pressure switch determines whether or not adequate line pressure has built up under different
operating conditions.

The line pressure switch turns ON when line pressure is produced.

The line pressure switch senses line pressure abnormalities and turns the 4WD warning lamp ON.
CLUTCH PRESSURE SWITCH

The clutch pressure switch determines whether or not adequate clutch pressure has built up under differ-
ent operating conditions.

The clutch pressure switch turns ON when clutch pressure is produced.

The clutch pressure switch senses clutch pressure abnormalities and turns the 4WD warning lamp ON.
TRANSFER FLUID TEMPERATURE SENSOR
The transfer temperature sensor detects the transfer fluid temperature and sends a signal to the transfer con-
trol unit.
TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT

Transfer control unit controls transfer control device by input signals of each sensor and each switch.

Self-diagnosis can be done.
TRANSFER CONTROL DEVICE
The transfer control device changes the state of transfer assembly between 2WD, AUTO, 4H⇔4LO with the
2WD, AUTO, 4H and 4LO signals of 4WD shift switch.
NOTE:

To shift between 4H ⇔4LO, stop the vehicle, depress the brake pedal and shift the transmission selector
to the "N" position. Depress and turn the 4WD shift switch. The shift switch will not shift to the desired
mode if the transmission is not in "N" or the vehicle is moving. The 4LO indicator lamp will be lit when the
4LO is engaged.

Actuator motor and actuator position switch are integrated.
4WD SHIFT SWITCH AND INDICATOR LAMP
4WD Shift Switch
The 4WD shift switch allows selection from 2WD, AUTO, 4H or 4LO.
4WD Shift Indicator Lamp

Displays driving conditions selected by 4WD shift switch with 2WD, AUTO and 4H indicators while engine
is running. (When 4WD warning lamp is turned on, all 4WD shift indicator lamps are turned off.)

Turns ON for approximately 1 second when ignition switch is turned ON, for purpose of lamp check.
4LO Indicator Lamp

Displays 4LO condition while engine is running. 4LO indicator lamp flashes if transfer gear does not shift
completely under 2WD, AUTO, 4H ⇔4LO. (When 4WD warning lamp is turned on, 4LO indicator lamp is
turned off.)

Turns ON for approximately 1 second when ignition switch is turned ON, for purpose of lamp check.

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4WD WARNING LAMP
Turns ON or FLASH when there is a malfunction in 4WD system.
Also turns ON when ignition switch is turned ON, for purpose of lamp check. Turns OFF for approximately 1
second after the engine starts if system is normal.
4WD Warning Lamp Indication
*: When 4WD warning lamp is ON, all the 4WD shift indicator lamps turn OFF.
ATP WARNING LAMP
Even if A/T selector lever is in “P” position, vehicle may move because A/T parking mechanism does not oper-
ate when transfer is under neutral condition. ATP warning lamp is turned on so as to indicate this condition to
the driver.
System DiagramEDS002HB
Condition Content4WD warning lamp
During self-diagnosis Indicates the malfunction position by number of flickers. Flickers at malfunction mode.
Lamp check* Checks the lamp by turning ON during engine starting. After
engine starts, it turns OFF if there are no malfunctions. ON
Malfunction in 4WD system* Turns ON to indicate malfunction. When ignition switch is
turned to
“OFF ” or the malfunction is corrected, it turns OFF. ON
When vehicle is driven with different
diameters of front and rear tires Flickers once every 2 seconds.
Turns OFF when ignition switch is
“OFF ”. Flickers once every 2 sec-
onds.
High fluid temperature in transfer unit When fluid temperature is high or fluid temperature sensor cir-
cuit is shorted, it flickers twice every second.
It turns OFF when fluid temperature becomes normal. Flickers twice a second.
Other than above (System is nor-
mal.) Lamp is OFF.
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Inspections Before Trouble DiagnosisEDS002HH
TRANSFER FLUID CHECK
Check fluid for leaks and fluid level. Refer to TF-11, "Inspection" .
PREPARATION FOR ROAD TEST

The purpose of the test is to determine overall performance of
transfer and analyze causes of problems.

When a malfunction is found in any part of transfer, perform the
road test to locate the malfunction area and repair the malfunc-
tion parts.

The road test consists of the following three parts.
–Check before engine is started. Refer to TF-32, "CHECK
BEFORE ENGINE IS STARTED" .
–Check at idle. Refer to TF-32, "CHECK AT IDLE" .
–Cruise test. Refer to TF-33, "CRUISE TEST" .
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 “2WD” position.
5. Turn ignition switch to “ON ” position. (Do not start engine.)
Does 4WD shift indicator lamp turn ON for approximately 1 second?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Go to TF-117, "
4WD Shift Indicator Lamp and 4LO Indicator Lamp Do Not Turn ON" .
2. CHECK 4WD WARNING LAMP
1. Turn ignition switch to “OFF ” position.
2. Move A/T selector lever to “P ” position.
3. Set 4WD shift switch to “2WD” position.
4. Turn ignition switch to “ON ” position. (Do not start engine.)
Does 4WD warning lamp turn ON?
YES >> GO TO TF-32, "CHECK AT IDLE" .
NO >> GO TO TF-121, "
4WD Warning Lamp Does Not Turn ON" .
CHECK AT IDLE
1. CHECK 4WD SHIFT INDICATOR LAMP
1. Park vehicle on flat surface and engage the parking brake.
2. Turn ignition switch to “OFF ” position.
3. Move A/T selector lever to “P ” position.
4. Set 4WD shift switch to “2WD” position.
5. Start engine.
Does 4WD shift indicator lamp turn ON?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> GO TO 2.
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2. CHECK TIGHT CORNER BRAKING SYMPTOM (1)
1. Set 4WD shift switch to “AUTO” position.
2. Drive vehicle at speed lower than 20 km/h (12 MPH) with steering wheel fully turned.
Does tight corner braking symptom occur?
YES >> GO TO TF-130, "Heavy Tight-corner Braking Symptom Occurs" .
NO >> GO TO 3.
3. CHECK TIGHT CORNER BRAKING SYMPTOM (2)
1. Set 4WD shift switch to “4HI” position.
2. Drive vehicle at speed lower than 20 km/h (12 MPH) with steering wheel fully turned.
Does tight corner braking symptom occur?
YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> GO TO TF-131, "
4WD System Does Not Operate" .
Trouble Diagnosis Chart for SymptomsEDS002HI
If 4WD warning lamp turns ON, perform self-diagnosis. Refer to TF-50, "Self-diagnostic Procedure" .
Symptom ConditionCheck itemReference page
4WD shift indicator lamp and 4LO indicator
lamp do not turn ON
(4WD shift indicator lamp and 4LO indicator
lamp check) Ignition switch: ONPower supply and ground for transfer
control unit
TF-117
Transfer shut off relay
Combination meter
4WD warning lamp does not turn ON
(4WD warning lamp check) Ignition switch: ONPower supply and ground for transfer
control unit
TF-121
Transfer shut off relay
Combination meter
4WD shift indicator lamp or 4LO indicator
lamp does not change Engine running4WD shift switch
TF-123
Wait detection switch
Neutral-4LO switch
AT P s w i t c h
2-4WD solenoid
Transfer control device
Actuator motor
Actuator position switch
Transfer inner parts
ATP warning lamp turns ON Engine running CAN communication line
TF-125
4WD shift switch
PNP switch signal
AT P s w i t c h
Combination meter
Transfer inner parts
4LO indicator lamp repeats flashing Engine running Wait detection switch
TF-127
Neutral-4LO switch
Transfer inner parts
4WD warning lamp flashes rapidly (2 times/
second) While drivingTransfer fluid temperature
TF-128
Tire size is different between front and
rear of vehicle

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NOTE:

Light tight-corner braking symptom may occur depending on driving conditions in AUTO mode. This is not
a malfunction.

Heavy tight-corner braking symptom occurs when vehicle is driven in the following conditions: 4WD shift
switch is "4H" or "4LO", steering wheel is turned fully to either side.
Transfer Control Unit Input/Output Signal Reference ValuesEDS002HJ
TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT INSPECTION TABLE
Specifications with CONSULT-II
4WD warning lamp flashes slowly
(1 time/2 seconds)While drivingTire size is different between front and
rear of vehicle.
TF-129
Transfer fluid temperature
Clutch pressure switch
Heavy tight-corner braking symptom occurs
(See NOTE.)

While driving

AUTO mode

Steering wheel is
turned fully to either
side CAN communication line
TF-130
4WD shift switch
Accelerator pedal position signal
Clutch pressure solenoid
Transfer inner parts
4WD system does not operate While driving 4WD shift switch
TF-131
Clutch pressure switch
Transfer inner parts
Symptom
ConditionCheck itemReference page
Monitored item [Unit] Content ConditionDisplay value
VHCL/S SEN ·FR [km/h]
or [mph] Front wheel speed Vehicle stopped
0 km/h (0 MPH)
Vehicle running
CAUTION:
Check air pressure of tire under standard condition. Approximately
equal to the indi-
cation on speed-
ometer (Inside of
±
10%)
VHCL/S SEN ·RR [km/h]
or [mph] Rear wheel speed Vehicle stopped
0 km/h (0 MPH)
Vehicle running
CAUTION:
Check air pressure of tire under standard condition. Approximately
equal to the indi-
cation on speed-
ometer (Inside of
±
10%)
ENGINE SPEED [rpm] Engine speed Engine stopped
(Engine speed: Less than 400 rpm)
0 rpm
Engine running
(Engine speed: 400 rpm or more) Approximately
equal to the indi-
cation on tachom-
eter
THRTL POS SEN [V] Accelerator pedal posi-
tion (APP) sensor signal
voltage Accelerator pedal: Release
Approx. 0.5V
Accelerator pedal: Fully depressed Approx. 4.0V
FLUID TEMP SE [V] Transfer fluid tempera-
ture signal voltage Transfer fluid temperature approx. 20 - 80°C (68 - 176
°F) Approx. 1.1 - 0.3V
BATTERY VOLT [V] Power supply voltage for
transfer control unit
Ignition switch: ON
Battery voltage
2WD SWITCH [ON/OFF] Input condition from
4WD shift switch 4WD shift switch: 2WD
ON
4WD shift switch: AUTO, 4H or 4LO OFF
AUTO SWITCH [ON/
OFF] Input condition from
4WD shift switch 4WD shift switch: AUTO
ON
4WD shift switch: 2WD, 4H or 4LO OFF

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LOCK SWITCH [ON/
OFF]Input condition from
4WD shift switch 4WD shift switch: 4H
ON
4WD shift switch: 2WD, AUTO or 4LO OFF
4L SWITCH [ON/OFF] Input condition from
4WD shift switch 4WD shift switch: 4LO
ON
4WD shift switch: 2WD, AUTO or 4H OFF
N POSI SW TF [ON/
OFF] Condition of neutral-4LO
switch

Vehicle stopped

Engine running

A/T selector lever
“N ” posi-
tion

Brake pedal depressed 4WD shift switch: 2WD,
AUTO or 4H
OFF
4WD shift switch: 4H to
4LO (While actuator
motor is operating.) OFF
→ ON
4WD shift switch: 4LO to
4H (While actuator motor
is operating.) ON
→ OFF
4WD shift switch: 4LO ON
ATP SWITCH [ON/OFF] Condition of ATP switch

Vehicle stopped

Engine running

A/T selector lever “N ”

Brake pedal depressed 4WD shift switch
: 4H to 4LO or 4LO to 4H
(While actuator motor is
operating.)
ON
Except the above OFF
WAIT DETCT SW [ON/
OFF] Condition of wait detec-
tion switch

Vehicle stopped

Engine running

A/T selector lever
“N ” posi-
tion

Brake pedal depressed 4WD shift switch: 2WD,
AUTO or 4H
OFF
4WD shift switch: 4H to
4LO (While actuator
motor is operating.) OFF
→ ON
4WD shift switch: 4LO to
4H (While actuator motor
is operating.) ON
→ OFF
4WD shift switch: 4LO ON
LINE PRES SW [ON/
OFF] Condition of line pres-
sure switch

A/T selector lever
“D ” position

4WD shift switch: 2WD, AUTO or 4H ON

Except the above

The vehicle has been left
at room temperature for 5
minutes and more with
ignition switch in “
OFF”
position.
Ignition switch: ON

A/T selector lever: “P ”
or "N" position

4WD shift switch: other
than AUTO OFF
CL PRES SW [ON /
OFF] Condition of clutch pres-
sure switch

Vehicle stopped

Engine running

A/T selector lever
“D ” position

4WD shift switch: AUTO or 4H (“ Wait” function is not
operating.) ON

Vehicle stopped

Engine running

4WD shift switch: 2WD (
“Wait ” function is not operat-
ing.) OFF
N POSI SW AT [ON/
OFF] Input condition from A/T
PNP switch

Vehicle stopped

Engine running

Brake pedal depressed A/T selector lever posi-
tion: N
ON
Except the above OFF
R POSI SW AT [ON/
OFF] Input condition from A/T
PNP switch

Vehicle stopped

Engine running

Brake pedal depressed A/T selector lever posi-
tion: R
ON
Except the above OFF
Monitored item [Unit]
Content ConditionDisplay value

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NOTE:
Data are reference value and are measured between each terminal and ground.
Te r m i n a lWire
color Item
ConditionData (Approx.)
1 GR 2-4WD shift solenoid valve

Vehicle stopped

Engine running

A/T selector lever
“ N ” position

Brake pedal
depressed 4WD shift switch: 2WD
0V
4WD shift switch: AUTO, 4H or 4LO Battery voltage
2 B/W 4WD shift indicator lamp
(2WD indicator lamp) 2WD indicator lamp: OFF
Battery voltage
2WD indicator lamp: ON 0V
3 B Ground Always0V
4 Y/L Transfer shift high relay

Vehicle stopped

Engine running

A/T selector lever
“ N ” position

Brake pedal
depressed 4WD shift switch: 4H to 4LO (
“Wait ” func-
tion is operating.) Battery voltage
Except the above 0V
5 W/B 4WD warning lamp 4WD warning lamp: ON
0V
4WD warning lamp: OFF Battery voltage
6 B Ground Always0V
7 L CAN-H ——
8 P CAN-L ——
9G/W 4WD shift switch
(2WD) Ignition switch: ON4WD shift switch: 2WD
Battery voltage
4WD shift switch: AUTO, 4H or 4LO 0V
10 L/W Transfer dropping resistor

Vehicle stopped

Engine running

A/T selector lever
“ N ” position

Brake pedal
depressed 4WD shift switch: AUTO 4 - 14V
4WD shift switch: 2WD, 4H or 4LO Less than 1V
11 L 4WD shift indicator lamp
(Lock indicator lamp) Lock indicator lamp of 4WD shift indicator lamp: OFF
Battery voltage
Lock indicator lamp of 4WD shift indicator lamp: ON 0V
12 W/G 4LO indicator lamp 4LO indicator lamp: OFF
Battery voltage
4LO indicator lamp: ON 0V
13 G/B Transfer shift low relay

Vehicle stopped

Engine running

A/T selector lever
“ N ” position

Brake pedal
depressed 4WD shift switch: 4LO to 4H (
“Wait ” func-
tion is operating.) Battery voltage
Except the above 0V

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14 LG Transfer motor relay

Accelerator pedal
depressed

Vehicle stopped

Engine running

Brake pedal
depressed4WD shift switch: 2WD Battery voltage
4WD shift switch: AUTO or 4LO (A/T
selector lever
“P ” or “N ” position) Battery voltage
(0V for approx.
2 sec. after
shifting to “
P”
and “N ”.)
4WD shift switch: AUTO or 4LO (Except
for A/T selector lever “P ” or “N ” position) 0V
4WD shift switch: 4H (A/T selector lever
“ P ” position) Battery voltage
(0V for approx.
2 sec. after
shifting to “
P”.)
4WD shift switch: 4H (Except for A/T
selector lever “P ” position) 0V
15 L/B ATP warning lamp ATP indicator lamp: ON
0V
ATP indicatorlamp: OFF Battery voltage
16 Y/R Power supply Ignition switch: ON
Battery voltage
Ignition switch: OFF 0V
18 O 4WD shift switch
(4H)
Ignition switch: ON4WD shift switch: 4H
Battery voltage
4WD shift switch: 2WD, AUTO or 4LO 0V
19 L Clutch pressure solenoid
valve

Vehicle stopped

Engine running

A/T selector lever
“
N ” position

Brake pedal
depressed 4WD shift switch: AUTO
1.5 - 3V
4WD shift switch: 2WD, 4H or 4LO Less than 1V
21 BR 4WD shift indicator lamp
(AUTO indicator lamp)

AUTO indicator lamp of 4WD shift indicator lamp: OFF
Battery voltage
AUTO indicator lamp of 4WD shift indicator lamp: ON 0V
22 Y/R Power supply Ignition switch: ON
Battery voltage
Ignition switch: OFF 0V
23 R 4WD shift switch
(4LO) Ignition switch: ON4WD shift switch: 4LO
Battery voltage
4WD shift switch: 2WD, AUTO or 4H 0V
24 LG/R 4WD shift switch
(AUTO) Ignition switch: ON4WD shift switch: AUTO
Battery voltage
4WD shift switch: 2WD, 4H or 4LO 0V
25 V Neutral-4LO switch

Vehicle stopped

Engine running

A/T selector lever
“ N ” position

Brake pedal
depressed 4WD shift switch: 2WD, AUTO or 4H Battery voltage
4WD shift switch: 4H to 4LO (While actua-
tor motor is operating.)
Battery volt-
age
→ 0V
4WD shift switch: 4LO to 4H (While actua-
tor motor is operating.) 0V
→ Battery
voltage
4WD shift switch: 4LO 0V
27 W/L Actuator position switch 2
(High)

Vehicle stopped

Engine running

A/T selector lever
“
N ” position

Brake pedal
depressed 4WD shift switch: 4H, AUTO or 2WD 0V
4WD shift switch: 4LO
Battery voltage
28 B/G Sensor ground Always0V
29 L/W Ignition switch monitor Ignition switch: ON
Battery voltage
Ignition switch: OFF 0V
Terminal
Wire
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30 SB Shut off relayIgnition switch: ON
0V
Ignition switch: OFF Battery voltage
31 G Transfer fluid temperature
sensor Ignition switch: ONTransfer fluid temperature approx. 20°C
(68
°F) 1.1V
Transfer fluid temperature approx. 80°C
(176 °F) 0.3V
33 R/L Transfer shift high relay
monitor

Vehicle stopped

Engine running

A/T selector lever
“
N ” position

Brake pedal
depressed 4WD shift switch: 4H to 4LO (
“Wait ” func-
tion is operating.) Battery voltage
Except the above 0V
34 BR Clutch pressure switch

Vehicle stopped

Engine running

A/T selector lever
“ D ” position 4WD shift switch: AUTO or 4H (
“Wait ”
function is not operating.) 0V

Vehicle stopped

Engine running4WD shift switch: 2WD (
“Wait ” function is
not operating.) Battery voltage
35 BR/
W Line pressure switch

Ignition switch: ON

A/T selector lever “
D” position

4WD shift switch: AUTO 0V

After the vehicle
has been left at
room temperature
for 5 minutes and
more with ignition
switch in “
OFF”
position.

Ignition switch: ON

A/T selector lever: “P ” or "N" position

4WD shift switch: other than AUTO Battery voltage
40 L ATP switch

Vehicle stopped

Engine running

A/T selector lever
“ N ”

Brake pedal
depressed 4WD shift switch: 4H to 4LO or 4LO to 4H
(While actuator motor is operating.)
0V
Except the above Battery voltage
41 R Transfer motor relay moni-
tor

Accelerator pedal
depressed

Vehicle stopped

Engine running

Brake pedal
depressed 4WD shift switch: 2WD 0V
4WD shift switch: AUTO or 4LO (A/T
selector lever
“P ” or “ N” position) 0V
(Battery volt-
age for approx.
2 sec. after
shifting to
“P ”
and “N ”.)
4WD shift switch: AUTO or 4LO (Except
for A/T selector lever “P ” or “N ” position) Battery voltage
4WD shift switch: 4H (A/T selector lever
“ P ” position) 0V
(Battery volt-
age for approx.
2 sec. after
shifting to
“P ”.)
4WD shift switch: 4H (Except for A/T
selector lever “P ” position) Battery voltage
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Transfer shift low relay
monitor

Vehicle stopped

Engine running

A/T selector lever
“
N ” position

Brake pedal
depressed 4WD shift switch: 4LO to 4H (
“Wait ” func-
tion is operating.) Battery voltage
Except the above 0V
43 G/Y Wait detection switch

Vehicle stopped

Engine running

A/T selector lever
“ N ” position

Brake pedal
depressed 4WD shift switch: 2WD, AUTO or 4H Battery voltage
4WD shift switch: 4H to 4LO (While actua-
tor motor is operating.)
Battery volt-
age
→ 0V
4WD shift switch: 4LO to 4H (While actua-
tor motor is operating.) 0V
→ Battery
voltage
4WD shift switch: 4LO 0V
44 LG/B Actuator position switch 1
(Low)

Vehicle stopped

Engine running

A/T selector lever
“
N ” position

Brake pedal
depressed 4WD shift switch: 4LO
0V
4WD shift switch: 2WD, AUTO or 4H Battery voltage
45 B Ground Always0V
47 W Power supply
(Memory back-up) Ignition switch: ON
Battery voltage
Ignition switch: OFF Battery voltage
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Wire
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