low beam INFINITI M35 2007 Factory Repair Manual

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HEADLAMP AUTO AIMING OPERATION
The height sensor detects a change in height of rear vehicle with ignition switch ON, and transmits signals to
the AFS control unit:
When ignition switch is turn to ON position, power is supplied

to height sensor terminal 1

through AFS control unit terminal 6.
When ignition switch is turned to ON position, height sensor input signal is supplied

to AFS control unit terminal 28

through height sensor terminal 2.
Ground is supplied

to height sensor terminal 3

through AFS control unit terminal 8.
Aiming motor driving signal (voltage signal that corresponds to the vehicle height) is transmitted depending on
the height sensor signal at the start of the engine

to front combination lamp LH terminal 12

through AFS control unit terminal 40,

to front combination lamp RH terminal 12

through AFS control unit terminal 19.
Output of aiming motor driving signal is maintained unless headlamp (HIGH/LOW) illuminate detected.
Auto aiming control operation starts when headlamps (HIGH/LOW) illuminate detected.
When headlamps (HIGH/LOW) illuminate, output of aiming motor driving signal is changed according to the
height sensor signal. After the change, it is changed according to height sensor signals with predetermined
timing based on driving condition while headlamps are ON.
Auto Aiming Operation
AFS control unit starts outputting aiming motor drive signal when the engine starts, and continues to output it
until the engine stops. Aiming motor drive signal changes output when the specified conditions described
below are met.
Headlamp aiming motors set the low beam projectors according to aiming motor drive signals received from
AFS control unit, both headlamp aiming motors cause the low beam projectors to move to the position com-
manded by the signal.
The aiming motor drive signal level retains when the following conditions are not met.

AFS control unit operation when the vehicle is stopped (low beam headlamps illuminated)
Headlamp aiming motor drive signal is changed when vehicle height is stabilized with a parked condition,
depending on the height sensor signal detected with height sensor signal by AFS control unit.

AFS control unit operation when the vehicle is running (low beam headlamps illuminated)
When vehicle is running, headlamp aiming motor drive signal is changed depending on the height sensor
signal which is detected when AFS control unit detects constant steady speed of vehicle.
When the vehicle is accelerating or decelerating, AFS control unit keeps headlamp aiming motor drive sig-
nal voltage level rather than changing it, so that the low beam projectors of both headlamps do not oper-
ate.
CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
CAN (Controller Area Network) is a serial communication line for real time application. It is an on-vehicle mul-
tiplex communication line with high data communication speed and excellent error detection ability. Many elec-
tronic control units are equipped onto a vehicle, and each control unit shares information and links with other
control units during operation (not independent). In CAN communication, control units are connected with 2
communication lines (CAN H line, CAN L line) allowing a high rate of information transmission with less wiring.
Each control unit transmits/receives data but selectively reads required data only.
CAN COMMUNICATION UNIT
Refer to LAN-50, "CAN System Specification Chart" .

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Component Parts DescriptionNKS003QG
AFS CONTROL UNIT
AFS control unit determines current vehicle conditions by received signals and controls AFS and headlamp
auto aiming.
SWIVEL ACTUATOR
Swivel actuator is configured with swivel motor and swivel position
sensor and is built in headlamps.

Swivel motor (step motor)
Swivel motor is a two−phase step motor. It is driven according to drive signals from AFS control unit when
two drive windings are energized in set sequences, and adjusts low beam projector of headlamp.
The direction of actuator rotation can be changed as desired by selecting appropriate energizing
sequences.

Swivel position sensor
Swivel position sensor detects swivel angle and transmits a swivel position sensor signal to the AFS con-
trol unit.
AIMING MOTOR
Aiming motor is installed outside the headlamps. Headlamp aiming
motors set the low beam projectors according to headlamp aiming
motor drive signals received from AFS control unit.
SKIB4688E
SKIB4690E
SKIB4688E

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AFS SWITCH
AFS switch transmits state of ON/OFF as AFS switch signals to AFS
control unit.

AFS control unit performs AFS operation when AFS switch is
ON and turns off AFS off indicator lamp.

AFS control unit does not perform AFS operation when AFS
switch is OFF, and turns on AFS off indicator lamp.
HEIGHT SENSOR
The height sensor is located on the left side of the rear suspension
member and detects rear vehicle height change by sensing the dis-
placement of the rear suspension arm. And transmits a height sen-
sor signal to the AFS control unit.
STEERING ANGLE SENSOR
The steering angle sensor is located combination switch and detects
steering angle. And transmits a steering angle sensor signal to the
AFS control unit.
IPDM E/R
IPDM E/R detects ON/OFF state of low beam headlamps. It transmits a low beam state signal to the AFS con-
trol unit.
ECM
ECM transmits an engine speed signal to the AFS control unit.
TCM
TCM transmits an A/T position indicator signal to the AFS control unit.
UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP.

Unified meter and A/C amp. transmits vehicle speed signals to the AFS control unit.

Unified meter and A/C amp. transmits AFS off indicator signals received from the AFS control unit to the
combination meter.
COMBINATION METER
Combination meter turns on/off or blinks built-in AFS off indicator lamp depending on AFS off indicator signal
received from unified meter and A/C amp.
SKIB4709E
Sensor angle Vehicle height
A Approx. –103° (Link stopper angle) Low side
B0° (Standard position)Approx. unloaded
vehicle position
CApprox. 46° (Link stopper angle) High side
SKIB4689E
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Terminals and Reference Values for AFS Control UnitNKS003QJ
Te r -
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No.Wire
colorItemMeasuring condition
Reference value
Ignition
switchOperation or condition
1 B/R IGN power supply ON — Battery voltage
2W/RSwivel position sensor ground
(right)ON — Approx. 0 V
3 GR AFS switch signal ON AFS switchON Approx. 0 V
OFF Battery voltage
4YSwivel position sensor power
supply (right)ON — Approx. 5 V
6 V/W Height sensor power supply ON — Approx. 5 V
7 P CAN-L — — —
8 B/R Height sensor ground ON — Approx. 0 V
9W/BSwivel position sensor signal
(right)ONLow beam headlamp
(right) swivel angle0°Approx. 1.5 V
Maximum
angleApprox. 2.5 V
11 R Swivel motor 1 phase− (right) ON
Low beam headlamp
(right) swivelONReference waveform
Approx. 8 - 12 V
13 B Swivel motor 2 phase− (right) ON OFF Approx. 9.5 - 11.5 V
15 BR/L Swivel motor 1 phase+ (left) ON
Low beam headlamp
(left) swivelONReference waveform
Approx. 8 - 12 V
17 Y/G Swivel motor 2 phase+ (left) ON OFF Approx. 9.5 - 11.5 V
19 V Aiming motor drive signal (right) ONLow beam headlamp
(right) auto aimingUnloaded
vehicle posi-
tionApprox. 9 V
Maximum
laden condi-
tion Approx. 4.8 V
(With 18- inch wheel)
Approx. 5.2 V
(With 19 -inch wheel)
24 V/RSwivel position sensor power
supply (left)ON — Approx. 5 V
25 B Ground ON — Approx. 0 V
27 R/WSwivel position sensor ground
(left)ON — Approx. 0 V
SKIB2408J
SKIB2408J

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28 BR Height sensor signal ON Vehicle heightUnloaded
vehicle posi-
tionApprox. 2.5 V
Maximum
laden condi-
tion Approx. 1.0 V
(With 18- inch wheel)
Approx. 1.3 V
(With 19- inch wheel)
29 L/YSwivel position sensor signal
(left)ONLow beam headlamp
(left) swivel angle0°Approx. 1.5 V
Maximum
angleApprox. 3.5 V
30 L CAN-H — — —
32 W Swivel motor 2 phase+ (right) ON
Low beam headlamp
(right) swivelONReference waveform
Approx. 8 - 12 V
34 G Swivel motor 1phase+ (right) ON OFF Approx. 9.5 - 11.5V
36 Y/L Swivel motor 2 phase− (left) ON
Low beam headlamp
(left) swivelONReference waveform
Approx. 8 - 12 V
38 W/L Swivel motor 1 phase− (left) ON OFF Approx. 9.5 - 11.5 V
40 O Aiming motor drive signal (left) ONLow beam headlamp
(left) auto aimingUnloaded
vehicle posi-
tionApprox. 9 V
Maximum
laden condi-
tion Approx. 4.8 V
(With 18 -inch wheel)
Approx. 5.2 V
(With 19 -inch wheel) Te r -
minal
No.Wire
colorItemMeasuring condition
Reference value
Ignition
switchOperation or condition
SKIB2408J
SKIB2408J

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ST ANG
SEN SIG
[B2515]Any of several statuses below
Cannot receive steering angle sensor signal.

Receives steering angle sensor error.

Receives steering angle sensor signal except −943° to +943°.1. Back to the initial position.
2. Normal operation
3. Flash at intervals of approx. 1
second when keeping error state
for 2 seconds or longer.
4. Turn ignition switch OFF.BRC-24, "
Self-
Diagnosis".
If above sys-
tem is normal,
replace AFS
control unit.
SHIFT SIG
[P, R]
[B2516]Cannot receive A/T position indicator signal.1. Back to the initial position.
2. Normal operation
3. Flash at intervals of approx. 1
second when keeping error state
for 2 seconds or longer.
4. Turn ignition switch OFF.AT- 9 2 , "
SELF-
DIAGNOSTIC
RESULT
MODE".
If above sys-
tem is normal,
replace AFS
control unit.
VEHICLE
SPEED SIG
[B2517]Cannot receive vehicle speed signal.1. Back to the initial position.
2. Stop when the malfunction
occurred.
3. Flash at intervals of approx. 1
second when keeping error state
for 2 seconds or longer.
4. Turn ignition switch OFF.DI-31, "
SELF-
DIAG
RESULTS".
If above sys-
tem is normal,
replace AFS
control unit.
HEAD
LAMP SIG
[B2518]Cannot receive low beam status signal.1. Back to the initial position.
2. Stop aiming motors when the
malfunction occurred.
3. Flash at intervals of approx. 1
second when keeping error state
for 2 seconds or longer.
4. Turn ignition switch OFF.PG-20,
"SELF-DIAG
RESULTS".
If above sys-
tem is normal,
replace AFS
control unit.
LEVEL-
IZER CALIB
[B2519]Cannot recognize height sensor signal value at unloaded vehicle
position.1. Normal operation
2. Stop aiming motors when the
malfunction occurred.
3. Remains OFF.
4. When levelizer adjustment is
completedLT-152,
"WORK SUP-
PORT (LEV-
ELIZER
ADJUST-
MENT)"
ST ANGLE
SEN CALIB
[B2520]Cannot recognize steering angle sensor neutral point (straight-
ahead position).1. Back to the initial position.
2. Normal operation
3. Flash at intervals of approx. 1
second when keeping error state
for 2 seconds or longer.
4. When steering angle sensor
adjustment is completedBRC-6, "Adjustment of
Steering Angle
Sensor Neu-
tral Position". Details of
error
indication
detected by
CONSULT-
IIConditions of error detectionFail-safe
1. Swivel operation
2. Auto aiming operation
3. AFS OFF indicator operation
4. CancellationReference

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DATA MONITOR
Operation Procedure
1. Touch “ADAPTIVE” on “SELECT TEST ITEM” screen.
2. Touch “DATA MONITOR” on “SELECT DIAG MODE” screen.
3. Touch “ALL SIGNALS” or “SELECTION FROM MENU” on “SELECT MONITOR ITEM” screen.
4. When “SELECTION FROM MENU” is selected, touch items to be monitored. When “ALL SIGNALS” is
selected, all items will be monitored.
5. Touch “START”.
6. Touch “RECORD” while monitoring and status of the item being monitored can be recorded. To stop
recording, touch “STOP”.
Data Monitor item
ALL SIGNALS Monitors all items.
SELECTION FROM MENU Selects items and monitors them.
Monitors itemMeasuring condition
Description
Operation or conditionReference
value
STR ANGLE SIG “ ° ” Steering wheelStraight-ahead Approx. 0°
Displays steering angle based on
steering angle sensor signals.
TurnedApprox. −550°
to 550°
VHCL SPD “ km/h ” —Displays vehicle speed based on
vehicle speed sensor signals.
SLCT LVR POSI “ P – 1 ” —Displays A/T selector lever position
based on AT position indicator sig-
nals.
HEAD LAMP “ ON/OFF ” Lighting switch 2ND ON Displays low beam headlamps on/off
status based on low beam status sig-
nal. Out of 2ND OFF
AFS SW “ ON/OFF ” AFS switchON ON
Displays AFS switch ON/OFF position
based on AFS switch signals.
OFF OFF
HI SEN OTP RR “ V ”Vehicle height
(With 18-inch wheel)Unloaded vehi-
cle positionApprox. 2.5 V
Displays vehicle height value based
on height sensor signals. Maximum
laden conditionApprox. 1.0 V
Vehicle height
(With 19-inch wheel)Unloaded vehi-
cle positionApprox. 2.5 V
Maximum
laden conditionApprox. 1.3 V
LEV ACTR VLTG “% ”Low beam headlamp
auto aiming
(With 18-inch wheel)Unloaded vehi-
cle positionApprox.
70.0%
Displays aiming motor drive signal
based on AFS control unit interpreta-
tion of various vehicle sensor signals.
The value is a ratio to IGN power sup-
ply. Maximum
laden conditionApprox.
38.0%
Low beam headlamp
auto aiming
(With 19-inch wheel)Unloaded vehi-
cle positionApprox.
70.0%
Maximum
laden conditionApprox.
41.8%
SWVL SEN RH* “ ° ”Low beam headlamp
(right) swivelOFF Approx. 0°Displays low beam headlamp (right)
swivel angle based on swivel position
sensor signals (right). ON +°
SWVL SEN LH* “ ° ”Low beam headlamp
(left) swivelOFF Approx. 0°Displays low beam headlamp (left)
swivel angle based on swivel position
sensor signals (left). ON +°

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CAUTION:
*: The value can be slightly different between that is displayed on “SWVL SEN RH/LH” and that on “SWVL ANGLE RH/LH”.SWVL ANGLE RH* “ ° ”Low beam headlamp
(right) swivelOFF Approx. 0°Displays swivel motor drive signal
(right) based on AFS control unit inter-
pretation of various vehicle sensor
signals. ON +°
SWVL ANGLE LH* “ ° ”Low beam headlamp
(left) swivelOFF Approx. 0°Displays swivel motor drive signal
(left) based on AFS control unit inter-
pretation of various vehicle sensor
signals. ON +° Monitors itemMeasuring condition
Description
Operation or conditionReference
value

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ACTIVE TEST
Operation Procedure
1. Start the engine. (Swivel actuator is initialized.)
2. Touch “ADAPTIVE LIGHT” on “SELECT SYSTEM” screen.
3. Touch “ACTIVE TEST” on “SELECT DIAG MODE” screen.
4. Touch “LOW BEAM TEST RIGHT”, “LOW BEAM TEST LEFT”, or “LEVELIZER TEST” on “SELECT TEST
ITEM” screen.
CAUTION:
Can be tested only when swivel actuator initialization is completed. If initialization is not com-
pleted, “RETRY COMMAND” is displayed and cannot be tested.

LOW BEAM TEST RIGHT
Low beam headlamp (right) can be operated to swivel angle
0° by touching “ORIGIN”, and to maximum angle by “PEAK”.

LOW BEAM TEST LEFT
Low beam headlamp (left) can be operated to swivel angle 0°
by touching “ORIGIN”, and to maximum angle by “PEAK”.

LEVELIZER TEST
Aiming motor drive signal can be changed to approx. 85%
(ratio to IGN power supply) by touching “ORIGIN”, and to
approx. 15% by “PEAK”. That angles headlamp LO up and
down.
5. During the operation check, touching “BACK” deactivates the operation.
Test Item Swivel Speed Mode
ORIGIN/PEAK - FAST Three times fast as SLOW Normal operation
ORIGIN/PEAK - SLOW — Initialization
SKIB4794E
Test Item Swivel Speed Mode
ORIGIN/PEAK - FAST Three times fast as SLOW Normal operation
ORIGIN/PEAK - SLOW — Initialization
SKIB4795E
Te s t I t e mAiming Motor Drive Signal
Light Axis
(Reference Value) Ratio to IGN
power supplyVo l ta g e
ORIGIN Approx. 85% Approx. 10.6 V 0°
PEAK Approx. 15% Approx. 1.9 VApprox. 2.5°
(Relatively lower than
that of origin)
SKIB4796E

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Symptom ChartNKS003QN
CAUTION:
The low beam headlamps performs small movements when AFS control unit detects the engine start.
This is normal with initialization of swivel actuator by AFS control unit.
SymptomAFS OFF
indicatorCausal system Reference

AFS operates, but cannot judge normal/
abnormal.
(AFS function test)NormalCheck swivel operation.LT- 1 8 2 , "AFS
Operation
Check (Func-
tion Test)"
Check steering angle sensor neutral point (straight-ahead
position).

Auto aiming operates, but cannot judge
normal/abnormal.
(Auto aiming function test)NormalCheck auto aiming operation.LT- 1 8 4 , "Auto
Aiming Opera-
tion Check
(Function
Test)"
Check height sensor signal value recognized by AFS con-
trol unit at unloaded vehicle position.
Check height sensor signal and aiming motor drive signal.

Neither AFS operates nor auto aiming
operates.BlinkingCheck AFS control unit self-diagnostic results. LT- 1 5 3 ,
"SELF-DIAG
RESULTS"
Check AFS control unit power supply and ground circuit.
NOTE:
Check only when “ADAPTIVE LIGHT” is not displayed on
CONSULT-II “SELECT SYSTEM” screen.LT- 1 5 1 , "Pre-
liminary
Check"

AFS does not operate.
(Auto aiming operation is normal.)Blinking Check AFS control unit self-diagnostic results. LT- 1 5 3 ,
"SELF-DIAG
RESULTS"
Illuminated Check AFS switch system circuit.LT- 1 8 6 , "
AFS
Switch Does
Not Operate"

Auto aiming does not operate.
(AFS operation is normal.)NormalCheck AFS control unit self-diagnostic results. LT- 1 5 3 ,
"SELF-DIAG
RESULTS"
Check aiming motor system circuit.LT- 1 8 8 , "
Auto
Aiming Does
Not Operate
(Check Aiming
Motor System
Circuit)"

Auto aiming operates in the reverse way.
(Lowering vehicle height angles light
axis up.)Normal Replace AFS control unit.LT- 1 9 2 , "Removal and
Installation of
AFS Control
Unit"

AFS OFF indicator does not illuminate.
(AFS operation and auto aiming opera-
tion are normal.)Not
illuminatedCheck circuit between unified meter and A/C amp. and
combination meter.LT- 1 9 1 , "
AFS
OFF Indicator
Does Not
Operate"
AFS OFF indicator blinks.
(AFS operation and auto aiming opera-
tion are normal.)BlinkingCheck receive state of AFS off indicator signal from uni-
fied meter and A/C amp.

AFS cannot be cancelled.
(AFS switch does not operate.)Normal Check AFS switch system circuit.LT- 1 8 6 , "AFS
Switch Does
Not Operate"