INFINITI QX4 2005 Factory Service Manual
Manufacturer: INFINITI, Model Year: 2005, Model line: QX4, Model: INFINITI QX4 2005Pages: 3419, PDF Size: 80.18 MB
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3. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch “OFF”. (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
2. Disconnect wait detection switch harness connector.
3. Check continuity between wait detection switch harness con-
nector F59 terminal 11 (B) and ground.
Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power
in harness or connectors.
4. CHECK WAIT DETECTION SWITCH
1. Turn ignition switch “OFF”. (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
2. Disconnect wait detection switch harness connector.
3. Remove wait detection switch. Refer to TF-22, "
Location of Electrical Parts" .
4. Push and release wait detection switch and check continuity
between wait detection switch terminals 10 and 11.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Replace wait detection switch. Refer to TF-22, "
Loca-
tion of Electrical Parts" .
5. CHECK TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT
Check transfer control unit input/output signal. Refer to TF-54, "
TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT TERMINALS
AND REFERENCE VALUE" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG >> Check transfer control unit pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.
If any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts.
6. CHECK DTC
Perform the self-diagnosis, after driving a vehicle for a while.
OK or NG
OK >> Inspection End.
NG >> Replace transfer control unit. Refer to TF-132, "
Removal and Installation" . Continuity should exist.
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Terminal Condition Continuity
10 - 11Push wait detection switch Yes
Release wait detection switch No
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COMPONENT INSPECTION
1. Turn ignition switch “OFF”. (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
2. Disconnect wait detection switch harness connector.
3. Remove wait detection switch. Refer to TF-22, "
Location of Electrical Parts" .
4. Push and release wait detection switch and check continuity
between wait detection switch terminals 10 and 11.
5. If NG, replace the wait detection switch. Refer to TF-22, "
Loca-
tion of Electrical Parts" .
PNP Switch Signal (TCM)EDS002IB
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
1. CHECK DTC WITH TCM
Perform self-diagnosis with TCM. Refer to TF-50, "
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE (WITH CONSULT-II)" .
Is any malfunction detected by self-diagnosis?
YES >> Check the malfunctioning system.
NO >> GO TO 2.
2. CHECK TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT
Check transfer control unit input/output signal. Refer to TF-36, "
Transfer Control Unit Input/Output Signal Ref-
erence Values" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Check transfer control unit pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.
If any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts.
3. CHECK DTC
Perform the self-diagnosis, after driving a vehicle for a while.
OK or NG
OK >> Inspection End.
NG >> Perform self-diagnosis with TCM again. Refer to TF-50, "
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
(WITH CONSULT-II)" .
Terminal Condition Continuity
10 - 11Push wait detection switch Yes
Release wait detection switch No
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Actuator MotorEDS002IC
CONSULT-II REFERENCE VALUE IN DATA MONITOR MODE
Data are reference value.
TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT TERMINALS AND REFERENCE VALUE
Data are reference value and are measured between each terminal and ground.
CAUTION:
When using a circuit tester to measure voltage for inspection, be sure not to extend forcibly any connector terminals.Monitored item Content Condition Display value
SHIFT ACT1 [ON/OFF]Output condition to
actuator motor (High)
Vehicle stopped
Engine running
A/T selector lever “N”
position
Brake pedal depressed4WD shift switch: 4H to
4LO (“Wait” function is
operating.)ON
Except the above OFF
SHIFT AC MON1 [ON/OFF]Check signal for trans-
fer control unit signal
output
Vehicle stopped
Engine running
A/T selector lever “N”
position
Brake pedal depressed4WD shift switch: 4H to
4LO (“Wait” function is
operating.)ON
Except the above OFF
SHIFT ACT2 [ON/OFF]Output condition to
actuator motor (Low)
Vehicle stopped
Engine running
A/T selector lever “N”
position
Brake pedal depressed4WD shift switch: 4LO to
4H (“Wait” function is
operating.)ON
Except the above OFF
SHIFT AC MON2 [ON/OFF]Check signal for trans-
fer control unit signal
output
Vehicle stopped
Engine running
A/T selector lever “N”
position
Brake pedal depressed4WD shift switch: 4LO to
4H (“Wait” function is
operating.)ON
Except the above OFF
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colorItem Condition Data (Approx.)
4 Y/L Transfer shift high relay
Vehicle stopped
Engine running
A/T selector
lever “N” position
Brake pedal
depressed4WD shift switch: 4H to 4LO (“Wait” func-
tion is operating.)Battery voltage
Except the above 0V
13 G/B Transfer shift low relay
Vehicle stopped
Engine running
A/T selector
lever “N” position
Brake pedal
depressed4WD shift switch: 4LO to 4H (“Wait” func-
tion is operating.)Battery voltage
Except the above 0V
33 R/LTransfer shift high relay moni-
tor
Vehicle stopped
Engine running
A/T selector
lever “N” position
Brake pedal
depressed4WD shift switch: 4H to 4LO (“Wait” func-
tion is operating.)Battery voltage
Except the above 0V
42 P/GTransfer shift low relay moni-
tor
Vehicle stopped
Engine running
A/T selector
lever “N” position
Brake pedal
depressed4WD shift switch: 4LO to 4H (“Wait” func-
tion is operating.)Battery voltage
Except the above 0V
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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
1. CHECK ACTUATOR MOTOR SIGNAL
With CONSULT-II
1. Start engine.
2. Select “DATA MONITOR” mode for “ALL MODE AWD/4WD” with CONSULT-II.
3. Read out the value of “SHIFT ACT1”, “SHIFT AC MON1”,
“SHIFT ACT2” and “SHIFT AC MON2”.
Without CONSULT-II
1. Start engine.
2. Check voltage between transfer control unit harness connector
terminal and ground.
Monitored
itemConditionDisplay
value
SHIFT ACT1
Vehicle stopped
Engine running
A/T selector lever “N” posi-
tion
Brake pedal depressed4WD shift switch: 4H
to 4LO (“Wait” func-
tion is operating.)ON
Except the above OFF
SHIFT AC
MON1
Vehicle stopped
Engine running
A/T selector lever “N” posi-
tion
Brake pedal depressed4WD shift switch: 4H
to 4LO (“Wait” func-
tion is operating.)ON
Except the above OFF
SHIFT ACT2
Vehicle stopped
Engine running
A/T selector lever “N” posi-
tion
Brake pedal depressed4WD shift switch:
4LO to 4H (“Wait”
function is operat-
ing.)ON
Except the above OFF
SHIFT AC
MON2
Vehicle stopped
Engine running
A/T selector lever “N” posi-
tion
Brake pedal depressed4WD shift switch:
4LO to 4H (“Wait”
function is operat-
ing.)ON
Except the above OFF
ConnectorTe r m i n a l
(Wire
color)ConditionVoltage
(Approx.)
E1424 (Y/L) -
Ground
Vehicle stopped
Engine running
A/T selector lever
“N” position
Brake pedal
depressed4WD shift switch: 4H
to 4LO (“Wait” function
is operating.)Battery
voltage
Except the above 0V
13 (G/B)
- Ground
Vehicle stopped
Engine running
A/T selector lever
“N” position
Brake pedal
depressed4WD shift switch: 4LO
to 4H (“Wait” function
is operating.)Battery
voltage
Except the above 0V
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OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 7.
NG >> GO TO 2.
2. CHECK ACTUATOR MOTOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch “OFF”. (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
2. Remove transfer shift high relay and transfer shift low relay.
3. Check voltage between transfer shift high relay harness connec-
tor E46 terminal 5 (R), transfer shift low relay harness connector
E47 terminal 5 (R) and ground.
4. Turn ignition switch “ON”. (Do not start engine.)
5. Check voltage between transfer shift high relay harness connec-
tor E46 terminal 5 (R), transfer shift low relay harness connector
E47 terminal 5 (R) and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Check the following. If any items are damaged, repair or
replace damaged parts.
20A fuse [No. 57, located in the fuse block (J/B)]. Refer to PG-4, "POWER SUPPLY ROUTING
CIRCUIT" .
Harness for short or open between battery, transfer shift high relay harness connector terminal
5 and transfer shift low relay harness connector terminal 5.
E14333 (R/L) -
Ground
Vehicle stopped
Engine running
A/T selector lever
“N” position
Brake pedal
depressed4WD shift switch: 4H
to 4LO (“Wait” function
is operating.)Battery
voltage
Except the above 0V
42 (P/G)
- Ground
Vehicle stopped
Engine running
A/T selector lever
“N” position
Brake pedal
depressed4WD shift switch: 4LO
to 4H (“Wait” function
is operating.)Battery
voltage
Except the above 0V ConnectorTe r m i n a l
(Wire
color)ConditionVoltage
(Approx.)
Connector Terminal (Wire color) Voltage (Approx.)
E46 5 (R) - Ground
Battery voltage
E47 5 (R) - Ground
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Connector Terminal (Wire color) Voltage (Approx.)
E46 5 (R) - Ground
Battery voltage
E47 5 (R) - Ground
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3. CHECK ACTUATOR MOTOR GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch “OFF”. (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
2. Remove transfer shift high relay and transfer shift low relay. Refer to TF-22, "
Location of Electrical Parts" .
3. Check continuity between transfer shift high relay harness con-
nector E46 terminals 1 (B/W), 4 (B), transfer shift low relay har-
ness connector E47 terminal 1 (B/W), 4 (B) and ground.
Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power
in harness or connectors.
4. CHECK TRANSFER SHIFT RELAY
1. Turn ignition switch “OFF”.
2. Remove transfer shift high relay and transfer shift low relay. Refer to TF-22, "
Location of Electrical Parts" .
3. Apply 12V direct current between transfer shift relay terminals 1
and 2.
4. Check continuity between relay terminals 3 and 4, 3 and 5.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Replace the transfer shut off relay.Continuity should exist.
SDIA2708E
Terminal Condition Continuity
3 - 412V direct current supply between terminals 1 and 2 No
OFF Yes
3 - 512V direct current supply between terminals 1 and 2 Yes
OFF No
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5. CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT AND TRANSFER SHIFT RELAY
1. Turn ignition switch “OFF”. (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
2. Disconnect transfer control unit harness connector and the transfer control device (actuator motor) har-
ness connector.
3. Remove transfer shift high relay and transfer shift low relay.
4. Check continuity between the following terminals.
–Transfer control unit harness connector E143 terminal 33 (R/L)
and transfer control device (actuator motor) harness connector
F58 terminal 21 (R/L).
–Transfer control unit harness connector E143 terminal 42 (P/G)
and transfer control device (actuator motor) harness connector
F58 terminal 24 (P/G).
–Transfer control unit harness connector E142 terminal 4 (Y/L)
and transfer shift high relay harness connector E46 terminal 2
(Y/L).
–Transfer control unit harness connector E142 terminal 13 (G/B)
and transfer shift low relay harness connector E47 terminal 2 (G/
B).
–Transfer control unit harness connector E143 terminal 33 (R/L)
and transfer shift high relay harness connector E46 terminal 3
(R/L).
–Transfer control unit harness connector E143 terminal 42 (P/G)
and transfer shift low relay harness connector E47 terminal 3 (P/
G).
Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
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Continuity should exist.
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6. CHECK ACTUATOR MOTOR
1. Remove transfer control device. Refer to TF-138, "
Removal and Installation" .
2. Check operation by applying battery voltage to transfer control
device (actuator motor) terminals 21 and 24.
CAUTION:
Do not operate actuator motor for more than 1 second.
Change the actuator motor position to “HIGH” when
installing.
Be careful not to overheat the harness.
3. Check continuity between transfer control device (actuator
motor) terminals 21 and 24.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 7.
NG >> Replace transfer control device (actuator motor). Refer
to TF-138, "
Removal and Installation" .
7. CHECK TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT
Check transfer control unit input/output signal. Refer to TF-36, "
Transfer Control Unit Input/Output Signal Ref-
erence Values" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 8.
NG >> Check transfer control unit pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.
If any items are damaged, repair or replace damaged parts.
8. CHECK DTC
Perform the self-diagnosis, after driving a vehicle for a while.
OK or NG
OK >> Inspection End.
NG >> Replace transfer control unit. Refer to TF-132, "
Removal and Installation" .
Terminal Actuator motor
21 (Battery voltage) - 24 (Ground) Clockwise rotate
24 (Battery voltage) - 21 (Ground) Counterclockwise rotate
21 - 24 : Approx. 0.2 Ω
WDIA0224E
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COMPONENT INSPECTION
Transfer Shift Relay
1. Turn ignition switch “OFF”. (Stay for at least 5 seconds.)
2. Remove transfer shift high relay and transfer shift low relay. Refer to TF-22, "
Location of Electrical Parts" .
3. Apply 12V direct current between transfer shift relay terminals 1
and 2.
4. Check continuity between relay terminals 3 and 4, 3 and 5.
5. If NG, replace transfer shift relay.
Transfer Control Device
1. Remove transfer control device. Refer to TF-138, "Removal and Installation" .
2. Check operation by applying battery voltage to transfer control
device (actuator motor) terminals 21 and 24.
CAUTION:
Do not operate actuator motor for more than 1 second.
Change the actuator motor position to “HIGH” when
installing.
Be careful not to overheat the harness.
3. Check continuity between transfer control device (actuator
motor) terminals 21 and 24.
4. If NG, replace transfer control device (actuator motor). Refer to
TF-138, "
Removal and Installation" .
Terminal Condition Continuity
3 - 412V direct current supply between terminals 1 and 2 No
OFF Yes
3 - 512V direct current supply between terminals 1 and 2 Yes
OFF No
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Terminal Actuator motor
21 (Battery voltage) - 24 (Ground) Clockwise rotate
24 (Battery voltage) - 21 (Ground) Counterclockwise rotate
21 - 24 : Approx. 0.2 Ω
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CONSULT-II REFERENCE VALUE IN DATA MONITOR MODE
Data are reference value.
TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT TERMINALS AND REFERENCE VALUE
Data are reference value and are measured between each terminal and ground.
CAUTION:
When using a circuit tester to measure voltage for inspection, be sure not to extend forcibly any connector terminals.Monitored item [Unit] Content Condition Display value
SHIFT POS SW1 [ON/
OFF]Condition of actuator posi-
tion switch 1
(Low)
Vehicle stopped
Engine running
A/T selector lever “N”
position
Brake pedal depressed4WD shift switch: 4LO ON
4WD shift switch: 2WD,
AUTO or 4HOFF
SHIFT POS SW2 [ON/
OFF]Condition of actuator posi-
tion switch 2
(High)
Vehicle stopped
Engine running
A/T selector lever “N”
position
Brake pedal depressed4WD shift switch: 4H,
AUTO or 2WDON
4WD shift switch: 4LO OFF
Te r m i n a lWire
colorItem Condition Data (Approx.)
27 W/LActuator position switch 2
(High)
Vehicle stopped
Engine running
A/T selector
lever “N” position
Brake pedal
depressed4WD shift switch: 4H, AUTO or 2WD 0V
4WD shift switch: 4LO Battery voltage
44 LG/BActuator position switch 1
(Low)
Vehicle stopped
Engine running
A/T selector
lever “N” position
Brake pedal
depressed4WD shift switch: 4LO 0V
4WD shift switch: 2WD, AUTO or 4H Battery voltage