headlamp INFINITI QX56 2008 Factory Owner's Guide

EXL-14
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HEADLAMP AIMING SYSTEM (MANUAL)
HEADLAMP AIMING SYSTEM (MANUAL)
System DiagramINFOID:0000000001806201
System DescriptionINFOID:0000000001806202
The headlamp aiming system (manual) controls the headlamp light axis height according to input from the
headlamp aiming switch. The variable internal resist ance of the headlamp aiming switch controls the signal
ground of the headlamp aiming motors located on the front combination lamp LH and RH.
Component DescriptionINFOID:0000000001806204
AWLIA1629GB
Part Description
Headlamp aiming motor Moves the headlamp up/down based on input from the headlamp aiming switch.
Headlamp aiming switch Controls variable ground to the headlamp aiming motor signal to move the headlamp aim-
ing motor up/down.
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FRONT FOG LAMPEXL-15
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FRONT FOG LAMP
System DiagramINFOID:0000000001547106
System DescriptionINFOID:0000000001547107
The front fog lamps are activated with the lighting switch (combination switch). The lighting switch signal to
the BCM is monitored with the BCM combination switch reading function. When the fog lamps are turned ON
with the lighting switch, the BCM sends a front fog lamp request signal via CAN communication lines to the
IPDM E/R. The IPDM E/R grounds the front fog la mp relay coil to activate the front fog lamps.
Component Parts LocationINFOID:0000000001547108
Component DescriptionINFOID:0000000001547109
FRONT FOG LAMP OPERATION
When the lighting switch is in front fog lamp ON posit ion and also in 1ST or 2ND position or AUTO position
(headlamp is ON), the BCM detects FR FOG ON and t he HEAD LAMP1, 2 ON or the AUTO LIGHT ON. The
BCM sends a front fog lamp request ON signal via the CAN communication lines to the IPDM E/R. The IPDM
E/R then turns ON the front fog lamp re lay sending power to the front fog lamps.
COMBINATION SWITCH READING FUNCTION
Refer to BCS-7, "System Description".
JPLIA0004GB
1. BCM M18, M20 (view with instrument
panel removed) 2. IPDM E/R E122, E123, E124 3. Combination switch M28
ALLIA0379ZZ
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EXL-18
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PARKING, LICENSE PLATE AND TAIL LAMPS
PARKING, LICENSE PLATE AND TAIL LAMPS
System DiagramINFOID:0000000001547114
System DescriptionINFOID:0000000001547115
PARKING, LICENCE PLATE AND TAIL LAMPS OPERATION
When the lighting switch is in 1ST position, BCM detects the LIGHTI NG SWITCH 1ST POSITION ON. The
BCM sends a parking light ON request via the CAN comm unication lines to the IPDM E/R. The IPDM E/R then
activates the tail lamp relay which sends power to the parking and instrument illumination circuits.
EXTERIOR LAMP BATTERY SAVER CONTROL
With the lighting switch (combination switch) in the 2nd position and the ignition switch is turned from ON or
ACC to OFF, the battery saver feature is activated.
Under this condition, the headlamps remain illuminated for 5 minutes unless the lighting switch position is
changed. If the lighting switch position is changed, then the headlamps are turned off.
This setting can be changed by CONSULT-III. Refer to EXL-23, "
EXTERNAL LAMP : CONSULT-III Function".
COMBINATION SWITCH READING FUNCTION
Refer to BCS-7, "System Description".
Component Parts LocationINFOID:0000000001547116
AWLIA0013GB
1. BCM M18, M20 (view with instrument
panel removed) 2. IPDM E/R E122, E124 3. Combination switch M28
ALLIA0379ZZ
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EXL-24
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (BCM)
1: The item is indicated, not monitored
ACTIVE TEST
Monitor item[Unit] Description
IGN ON SW
[ON/OFF] The switch status input from ignition switch
ACC ON SW
[ON/OFF] The switch status input from ignition switch
TURN SIGNAL R
[ON/OFF]
Each switch status that BCM judges from the combination switch reading function
TURN SIGNAL L
[ON/OFF]
HI BEAM SW
[ON/OFF]
HEAD LAMP SW1
[ON/OFF]
HEAD LAMP SW2
[ON/OFF]
LIGHT SW 1ST
[ON/OFF]
AUTO LIGHT SW
[ON/OFF]
PASSING SW
[ON/OFF]
FR FOG SW
[ON/OFF]
CARGO LAMP SW
[ON/OFF]
RR FOG SW
1
[ON/OFF]
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DOOR SW-DR
[ON/OFF] The switch status input from front door switch LH
DOOR SW-AS
[ON/OFF] The switch status input from front door switch RH
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 the back door switch
OPTICAL SENSOR
[V] The value of exterior brightness voltage input from the optical sensor
Test item
Operation Description
TA I L L A M P 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.
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EXL-26
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (IPDM E/R)
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (IPDM E/R)
CONSULT - III Function (IPDM E/R)INFOID:0000000001547122
APPLICATION ITEM
CONSULT-III performs the following functi ons via CAN communication with IPDM E/R.
DATA MONITOR
Monitor item
ACTIVE TEST
Te s t i t e m
Diagnosis mode Description
Self Diagnostic Result Displays the diagnosis results judged by IPDM E/R.
Data Monitor Displays the real-time input/output data from IPDM E/R input/output data.
Active Test IPDM E/R can provide a drive signal to electronic components to check their operations.
CAN Diag Support Monitor The results of transmit/receive diagnosis of CAN communication can be read.
Monitor Item
[Unit] MAIN SIG-
NALS Description
TAIL & CLR REQ
[Off/On] ×Displays the status of the tail and clearance lamp request signal received from
BCM via CAN communication.
HL LO REQ
[Off/On] ×
Displays the status of the low beam request signal received from BCM via CAN
communication.
HL HI REQ
[Off/On] ×
Displays the status of the high beam request signal received from BCM via CAN
communication.
FR FOG REQ
[Off/On] ×Displays the status of the front fog light request signal received from BCM via
CAN communication.
IGN RLY
[Off/On] ×
Displays the status of the ignition relay judged by the IPDM E/R-.
DTRL REQ
[Off] ×
Displays the status of the daytime light request signal received from the BCM via
CAN communication.
Test item
Operation Description
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.
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EXL-28
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HEADLAMP (HI) CIRCUIT
HEADLAMP (HI) CIRCUIT
DescriptionINFOID:0000000001547125
The IPDM E/R (intelligent power distribution module engine room) controls the headlamp high relay based on
inputs from the BCM via the CAN communication lines. When the headlamp high relay is energized, power
flows through fuses 34 and 35, located in the IPDM E/R. Power then flows to the front combination lamps to
the headlamp high beam.
Component Function CheckINFOID:0000000001547126
1.CHECK HEADLAMP (HI) OPERATION
WITHOUT CONTULT-III
1. Start IPDM E/R auto active test. Refer to PCS-12, "
Diagnosis Description".
2. Check that the headlamp switches to the high beam. NOTE:
HI/LO is repeated 1 second each when usi ng the IPDM E/R auto active test.
CONSULT-III
1. Select "EXTERNAL LAMP" of IPDM E/R active test item.
2. With the test item operating, check that the headlamp switches to high beam.
Does the headlamp switch to high beam?
YES >> Headlamp (HI) circuit is normal.
NO >> Refer to EXL-28, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000001547127
1.CHECK HEADLAMP (HI) FUSES
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Check that the following fuses are not open.
Is the fuse open?
YES >> Repair the harness and replace the fuse.
NO >> GO TO 2
2.CHECK HEADLAMP (HI) OUTPUT VOLTAGE
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the front combination lamp connector E11 or E107.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON.
4. Turn the high beam headlamps ON.
5. With the high beam headlamps ON, check the voltage between the combination lamp connector and ground.
Are the voltage readings as specified?
YES >> GO TO 4
NO >> GO TO 3 HI : Headlamp switches to the high beam.
OFF : Headlamp OFF
Unit
LocationFuse No.Capacity
Headlamp HI (LH) IPDM E/R3410A
Headlamp HI (RH) IPDM E/R3510A
(+)
(−)Voltage
Connector Terminal
LH E11 6
Ground Battery voltage
RH E107 6
ALLIA0713GB
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HEADLAMP (HI) CIRCUITEXL-29
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3.CHECK HEADLAMP (HI) CIRCUIT FOR OPEN
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect IPDM E/R connector E123.
3. Check continuity between the IPDM E/R harness connector (A) and the front combination lamp harness connector (B).
Does continuity exist?
YES >> GO TO 4
NO >> Repair the harnesses or connectors.
4.CHECK FRONT COMBINATION LAMP (HI) GROUND CIRCUIT
Check continuity between the front combination lamp harness con-
nector terminal and ground.
Does continuity exist?
YES >> Inspect the headlamp bulb.
NO >> Repair the harness.
AB Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
LH E123 55
E11 6
Ye s
RH 56E107 6
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Connector Terminal —Continuity
LH E11 2
Ground Yes
RH E107 2
ALLIA0715GB
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EXL-30
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HEADLAMP (LO) CIRCUIT
HEADLAMP (LO) CIRCUIT
DescriptionINFOID:0000000001547128
The IPDM E/R (intelligent power distribution module engine room) controls the headlamp low relay based on
inputs from the BCM via the CAN communication lines. When the headlamp low relay is energized, power
flows through fuses 40 and 41, located in the IPDM E/R. Power then flows to the front combination lamps to
the headlamp low beam.
Component Function CheckINFOID:0000000001547129
1.CHECK HEADLAMP (LO) OPERATION
WITHOUT CONSULT-III
1. Start IPDM E/R auto active test. Refer to PCS-12, "
Diagnosis Description".
2. Check that the headlamp is turned ON. NOTE:
HI/LO is repeated 1 second each when usi ng the IPDM E/R auto active test.
CONSULT-III
1. Select "EXTERNAL LAMP" of IPDM E/R active test item.
2. With the test items operating, check that the headlamp is turned ON.
Is the headlamp turned ON?
YES >> Headlamp (LO) is normal.
NO >> Refer to EXL-30, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000001547130
1.CHECK HEADLAMP (LO) FUSES
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Check that the following fuses are not open.
Is the fuse open?
YES >> Repair the harness and replace the fuse.
NO >> GO TO 2
2.CHECK HEADLAMP (LO) OUTPUT VOLTAGE
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the front combination lamp connector.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON.
4. Turn the low beam headlamps ON.
5. With the low beam headlamps ON, check the voltage between the combination lamp connector and ground.
Is voltage reading as specified?
YES >> GO TO 4
NO >> GO TO 3 LO : Headlamp ON
OFF : Headlamp OFF
Unit
LocationFuse No.Capacity
Headlamp LO (LH) IPDM E/R4015A
Headlamp LO (RH) IPDM E/R4115A
(+)
(−)Voltage
Connector Terminal
LH E11 5 Ground Battery voltage
RH E107 5
ALLIA0716GB
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3.CHECK HEADLAMP (LO) CIRCUIT FOR OPEN
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect IPDM E/R connector.
3. Check continuity between the IPDM E/R harness connector and the front combination lamp harness connector.
Does continuity exist?
YES >> GO TO 4
NO >> Repair the harnesses or connectors.
4.CHECK FRONT COMBINATION LAMP (LO) GROUND CIRCUIT
Check continuity between the front combination lamp harness con-
nector terminal and ground.
Does continuity exist?
YES >> Inspect the headlamp bulb.
NO >> Repair the harness.
AB Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
LH E123 52
E11 5
Ye s
RH 54E107 5
ALLIA0717GB
Connector Terminal —Continuity
LH E11 1
Ground Yes
RH E107 1
ALLIA0718GB
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EXL-42
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HEADLAMP AIMING SWITCH
HEADLAMP AIMING SWITCH
DescriptionINFOID:0000000001806205
The manual headlamp aiming system uses a headlamp aiming switch to adjust the axis of the headlamp aim-
ing motor. The headlamp aiming switch has four sett ings, each with a different resistance value. The head-
lamp aiming motor adjusts to the proper axis based off the position of the headlamp aiming switch.
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000001806206
1.CHECK HEADLAMP AIMING SWITCH S IGNAL FOR OPEN OR SHORT CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect headlamp aiming switch connector M148, headlamp aiming motor LH connector E11 and headlamp aiming motor RH connector E107.
3. Check continuity between the headlamp aiming switch connector M148 terminal 1 and headlamp aiming
motor LH E11 and RH E107 terminal 7.
4. Check continuity between the headlamp aimi ng switch connector M148 terminal 1 and ground.
Are the continuity test results as specified?
YES >> GO TO 2
NO >> Repair the harness or connector.
2.CHECK HEADLAMP AIMING SWITCH
1. Check continuity between the headlamp aiming switch terminals 1 and 2 in each switch position.
Are the continuity check results as specified?
YES >> GO TO 3
NO >> Replace the headlamp aiming switch.
3.CHECK HEADLAMP AIMING SWITCH GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect headlamp aiming switch connector M148.
3. Check continuity between headlamp aiming switch connector M148 terminal 2 and ground.
Is continuity as specified?
YES >> Inspect headlamp aiming motors.
NO >> Repair harness or connector.
Connector TerminalConnector TerminalContinuity
M148 1E11
7Yes
E107
Connector Terminal —Continuity
M148 1Ground No
ComponentTerminalSwitch Position Continuity
Headlamp aiming switch 12 0
604 ohms
1 324 ohms
2 191 ohms
3 130 ohms
Connector Terminal —Continuity
M148 2Ground Yes
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