INFINITI QX56 2004 Factory Service Manual

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ACTIVE TEST
Operation Procedure
1. Touch “HEAD LAMP” on “SELECT TEST ITEM” screen.
2. Touch “ACTIVE TEST” on “SELECT DIAG MODE” screen.
3. Touch item to be tested and check operation of the selected item.
4. During the operation check, touching “BACK” deactivates the operation.
Display Item List
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
Operation Procedure
1. Touch “BCM” on “SELECT TEST ITEM” screen.
2. Touch “SELF-DIAG RESULTS” on “SELECT DIAG MODE” screen.
3. Self-diagnostic results are displayed.
Display Item List
AUTO LIGHT SW “ON/OFF”Displays status of the lighting switch as judged from the lighting switch signal. (AUTO position:
ON/Other than AUTO position: OFF)
PASSING SW “ON/OFF”Displays status (flash-to-pass switch: ON/Others: OFF) of flash-to-pass switch judged from
lighting switch signal.
FR FOG SW “ON/OFF”Displays status (front fog lamp switch: ON/Others: OFF) of front fog lamp switch judged from
lighting switch signal.
DOOR SW-DR “ON/OFF”Displays status of the driver door as judged from the driver door switch signal. (Door is open:
ON/Door is closed: OFF)
DOOR SW-AS “ON/OFF”Displays status of the passenger door as judged from the passenger door switch signal. (Door
is open: ON/Door is closed: OFF)
DOOR SW-RR “ON/OFF”Displays status of the rear door as judged from the rear door switch (RH) signal. (Door is open:
ON/Door is closed: OFF)
DOOR SW-RL “ON/OFF”Displays status of the rear door as judged from the rear door switch (LH) signal. (Door is open:
ON/Door is closed: OFF)
BACK DOOR SW “ON/OFF”Displays status of the back door as judged from the back door switch signal. (Door is open: ON/
Door is closed: OFF)
TURN SIGNAL R “ON/OFF” Displays status (Turn right: ON/Others: OFF) as judged from lighting switch signal.
TURN SIGNAL L “ON/OFF” Displays status (Turn left: ON/Others: OFF) as judged from lighting switch signal.
CARGO LAMP SW “ON/OFF” Displays status of cargo lamp switch.
OPTICAL SENSOR [0 - 5V] Displays “ambient light (close to 5V when dark/close to 0V when light)” judged from optical sen-
sor signal. Monitor item Contents
Test item Description
TAIL LAMP Allows tail lamp relay to operate by switching ON-OFF.
HEAD LAMP Allows headlamp relay (HI, LO) to operate by switching ON-OFF.
FR FOG LAMP Allows fog lamp relay to operate by switching ON-OFF.
CARGO LAMP Allows cargo lamp to operate by switching ON-OFF.
CORNERING LAMP Not used.
Monitored item CONSULT-ll display Description
CAN communication CAN communication [U1000] Malfunction is detected in CAN communication.
CAN communication systemCAN communication system 1 to 6
[U1000]Malfunction is detected in CAN system.

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CONSULT-II Function (IPDM E/R)EKS0079Z
CONSULT-II can display each diagnostic item using the diagnostic test modes shown following.
CONSULT-II OPERATION
CAUTION:
If CONSULT-II is used with no connection of CONSULT-II CONVERTER, malfunctions might be
detected in self-diagnosis depending on control unit which carries out CAN communication.
1. With the ignition switch OFF, connect CONSULT-II and CON-
SULT-II CONVERTER to the data link connector, then turn the
ignition switch ON.
2. Touch “START (NISSAN BASED VHCL)”.
3. Touch “IPDM E/R” on “SELECT SYSTEM” screen.
If “IPDM E/R” is not displayed, refer to GI-38, "
CONSULT-II Start
Procedure" .
IPDM E/R diagnostic mode Description
SELF-DIAG RESULTS Displays IPDM E/R self-diagnosis results.
DATA MONITOR Displays IPDM E/R input/output data in real time.
CAN DIAG SUPPORT MNTR The result of transmit/receive diagnosis of CAN communication can be read.
ACTIVE TEST Operation of electrical loads can be checked by sending drive signal to them.
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4. Select the desired part to be diagnosed on the “SELECT DIAG
MODE” screen.
DATA MONITOR
Operation Procedure
1. Touch “DATA MONITOR” on “SELECT DIAG MODE ” screen.
2. Touch “ALL SIGNALS”, “MAIN SIGNALS” or “SELECTION FROM MENU” on the “SELECT MONITOR
ITEM" screen.
3. Touch “START”.
4. Touch the required monitoring item on “SELECTION FROM MENU”. In “ALL SIGNALS”, all items are
monitored. In “MAIN SIGNALS”, predetermined items are monitored.
5. Touch “RECORD” while monitoring to record the status of the item being monitored. To stop recording,
touch “STOP”.
All Items, Main Items, Select Item Menu
NOTE:
Perform monitoring of IPDM E/R data with the ignition switch ON. When the ignition switch is at ACC, the dis-
play may not be correct.
ACTIVE TEST
Operation Procedure
1. Touch “ACTIVE TEST” on “SELECT DIAG MODE” screen.
2. Touch "EXTERNAL LAMPS" on "SELECT TEST ITEM" screen.
3. Touch item to be tested, and check operation.
4. Touch “START”.
5. Touch “STOP” while testing to stop the operation.
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ALL SIGNALS All items will be monitored.
MAIN SIGNALS Monitor the predetermined item.
SELECTION FROM MENU Select any item for monitoring.
Item nameCONSULT-II
screen displayDisplay or
unitMonitor item selection
Description
ALL
SIGNALSMAIN
SIGNALSSELECTION
FROM MENU
Parking, license plate
and tail lamps requestTAIL&CLR REQ ON/OFF×× ×Signal status input from BCM
Headlamp low beam
requestHL LO REQ ON/OFF×× ×Signal status input from BCM
Headlamp high beam
requestHL HI REQ ON/OFF×× ×Signal status input from BCM
Daytime lights request DTRL REQ ON/OFF×–×Signal status input from BCM
Front fog lamps request FR FOG REQ ON/OFF×× ×Signal status input from BCM

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Headlamp HI Does Not Illuminate (Both Sides)EKS007A0
1. CHECK COMBINATION SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL
Select “BCM” on CONSULT-II. With “HEAD LAMP” data monitor,
make sure “HI BEAM SW” turns ON-OFF linked with operation of
lighting switch.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Check lighting switch. Refer to LT-100, "
Combination
Switch Inspection" .
2. HEADLAMP ACTIVE TEST
1. Select “IPDM E/R” on CONSULT-II, and select “ACTIVE TEST”
on “SELECT DIAG MODE” screen.
2. Select “EXTERNAL LAMPS” on “SELECT TEST ITEM” screen.
3. Touch “HI” on "ACTIVE TEST" screen.
4. Make sure headlamp high beam operates.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> GO TO 4.
3. CHECK IPDM E/R
1. Select “IPDM E/R” on CONSULT-II, and select “DATA MONI-
TOR” on “SELECT DIAG MODE” screen.
2. Make sure “HL LO REQ” and “HL HI REQ” turns ON when light-
ing switch is in HIGH position.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to PG-29, "Removal and
Installation of IPDM E/R" .
NG >> Replace BCM. Refer to BCS-19, "
Removal and Installa-
tion of BCM" .
Test item CONSULT-II screen display Description
Headlamp relay (HI, LO) out-
put
EXTERNAL LAMPSAllows headlamp relay (HI, LO) to operate by switching operation
(OFF, HI, LO) at your option (Headlamp high beam repeats ON-OFF
every 1 second).
Front fog lamp relay (FOG)
outputAllows fog lamp relay (FOG) to operate by switching operation ON-
OFF at your option.
Tail lamp relay outputAllows tail lamp relay to operate by switching operation ON-OFF at
your option.
When lighting switch is in
HIGH position: HI BEAM SW ON
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Headlamp high beam should operate.
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When lighting switch is in
HIGH position: HL LO REQ ON
: HL HI REQ ON
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4. CHECK HEADLAMP INPUT SIGNAL
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect front combination lamp RH and LH connectors.
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Select “IPDM E/R” on CONSULT-II, and select “ACTIVE TEST”
on “SELECT DIAG MODE” screen.
5. Select “EXTERNAL LAMPS” on “SELECT TEST ITEM” screen.
6. Touch “HI” on "ACTIVE TEST" screen.
7. When headlamp high beam is operating, check voltage between
front combination lamp RH and LH harness connector and
ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG >> GO TO 5.
5. CHECK HEADLAMP CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect IPDM E/R connector.
3. Check continuity between IPDM E/R harness connector E123
terminal 56 (L/W) and front combination lamp RH harness con-
nector E107 terminal 6 (L/W).
4. Check continuity between IPDM E/R harness connector E123
terminal 55 (G) and front combination lamp LH harness connec-
tor E11 terminal 6 (G).
OK or NG
OK >> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to PG-29, "Removal and Installation of IPDM E/R" .
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
6. CHECK HEADLAMP GROUND
1. Check continuity between front combination lamp RH harness
connector E107 terminal 2 (B) and ground.
2. Check continuity between front combination lamp LH harness
connector E11 terminal 2 (B) and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> Check front combination lamp connector for damage or
poor connection. Repair as necessary.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
Front combination lamp
(–) Voltage (+)
ConnectorTe r m i n a l
(wire color)
RH E107 6 (L/W)
Ground Battery voltage
LH E11 6 (G)
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56 (L/W) - 6 (L/W) : Continuity should exist.
55 (G) - 6 (G) : Continuity should exist.
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2 (B) - Ground : Continuity should exist.
2 (B) - Ground : Continuity should exist.
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Headlamp HI Does Not Illuminate (One Side)EKS007A1
1. BULB INSPECTION
Inspect inoperative headlamp bulb.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Replace headlamp bulb. Refer to LT- 3 2 , "
HEADLAMP (INNER SIDE), FOR HIGH BEAM" .
2. CHECK POWER TO HEADLAMP
1. Disconnect inoperative headlamp connector.
2. Turn the high beam headlamps ON.
3. Check voltage between inoperative headlamp terminal and
ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> GO TO 4.
3. CHECK HEADLAMP GROUND
1. Turn the high beam headlamps OFF.
2. Check continuity between inoperative headlamp connector and
ground.
OK or NG
OK >> Check headlamp connector for damage or poor connec-
tion. Repair as necessary.
NG >> Repair open circuit in harness between inoperative headlamp and ground.
Front combination lamp
(–)Vo l ta g e
(Approx.) (+)
ConnectorTe r m i n a l
(wire color)
RH E107 6 (L/W)
Ground Battery voltage
LH E11 6 (G)
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Front combination lamp
Continuity
ConnectorTe r m i n a l
(wire color)
RH E107
2 (B) Ground Yes
LH E11
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4. INSPECTION BETWEEN IPDM E/R AND HEADLAMPS
1. Disconnect IPDM E/R connector and inoperative headlamp connector.
2. Check continuity between harness connector terminals of IPDM
E/R and harness connector terminals of inoperative headlamp.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to PG-29, "Removal and
Installation of IPDM E/R" .
NG >> Check for short circuits and open circuits in harness between IPDM E/R and headlamps. Repair
as necessary.
High Beam Indicator Lamp Does Not IlluminateEKS007A2
1. BULB INSPECTION
Inspect CAN communication system. Refer to LAN-5, "
CAN COMMUNICATION" .
OK or NG
OK >> Replace combination meter. Refer to IP-13, "Combination Meter" .
NG >> Repair as necessary.
Headlamp LO Does Not Illuminate (Both Sides)EKS007A3
1. CHECK COMBINATION SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL
Select “BCM” on CONSULT-II. With “HEAD LAMP” data monitor,
make sure “HEAD LAMP SW 1” and "HEAD LAMP SW 2" turns ON-
OFF linked with operation of lighting switch.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Check lighting switch. Refer to LT-100, "
Combination
Switch Inspection" .
2. HEADLAMP ACTIVE TEST
1. Select “IPDM E/R” on CONSULT-II, and select “ACTIVE TEST”
on “SELECT DIAG MODE” screen.
2. Select “EXTERNAL LAMPS” on “SELECT TEST ITEM” screen.
3. Touch “LO” on "ACTIVE TEST" screen.
4. Make sure headlamp low beam operates.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> GO TO 4.
IPDM E/R Front combination lamp
Continuity
ConnectorTe r m i n a l
(wire color)ConnectorTe r m i n a l
(wire color)
E12356 (L/W) RH E107 6 (L/W)
Ye s
55 (G) LH E11 6 (G)
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When lighting switch is in
2ND position: HEAD LAMP SW 1 ON
: HEAD LAMP SW 2 ON
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Headlamp low beam should operate.
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3. CHECK IPDM E/R
1. Select “IPDM E/R” on CONSULT-II, and select “DATA MONI-
TOR” on “SELECT DIAG MODE” screen.
2. Make sure “HL LO REQ” turns ON when lighting switch is in
2ND position.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to PG-29, "Removal and
Installation of IPDM E/R" .
NG >> Replace BCM. Refer to BCS-19, "
Removal and Installa-
tion of BCM" .
4. CHECK HEADLAMP INPUT SIGNAL
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect front combination lamp RH and LH connectors.
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Select “IPDM E/R” on CONSULT-II, and select “ACTIVE TEST” on “SELECT DIAG MODE” screen.
5. Select “EXTERNAL LAMPS” on “SELECT TEST ITEM” screen.
6. Touch “LO” on "ACTIVE TEST" screen.
7. When headlamp low beam is operating, check voltage between
front combination lamp RH and LH harness connector and
ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG >> GO TO 5.
5. CHECK HEADLAMP CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect IPDM E/R connector.
3. Check continuity between IPDM E/R harness connector E123
terminal 54 (R/Y) and front combination lamp RH harness con-
nector E107 terminal 5 (R/Y).
4. Check continuity between IPDM E/R harness connector E123
terminal 52 (L) and front combination lamp LH harness connec-
tor E11 terminal 5 (L).
OK or NG
OK >> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to PG-29, "Removal and Installation of IPDM E/R" .
NG >> Repair harness or connector.When lighting switch is in
2ND position: HL LO REQ ON
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Front combination lamp
(–) Voltage (+)
ConnectorTe r m i n a l
(wire color)
RH E107 5 (R/Y)
Ground Battery voltage
LH E11 5 (L)
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54 (R/Y) - 5 (R/Y) : Continuity should exist.
52 (L) - 5 (L) : Continuity should exist.
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6. CHECK HEADLAMP GROUND
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check continuity between front combination lamp RH harness
connector E107 terminal 1 (B) and ground.
3. Check continuity between front combination lamp LH harness
connector E11 terminal 1 (B) and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> Check front combination lamp connector for damage or
poor connection, ballasts (HID control unit) and xenon
bulbs. Repair as necessary.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
Headlamp LO Does Not Illuminate (One Side)EKS007A4
1. BULB INSPECTION
Inspect ballasts (HID control unit) and xenon bulb of inoperative headlamp bulb.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >>

(step1) Replace xenon bulb with other side bulb or new one. (If lamp illuminates correctly,
replace the xenon bulb).

(step2) Replace ballast (HID control unit) with other side ballast or new one. (If lamp illuminates
correctly, replace the ballast).
2. CHECK POWER TO HEADLAMP
1. Disconnect inoperative headlamp connector.
2. Turn the low beam headlamps ON.
3. Check voltage between inoperative headlamp connector termi-
nal and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> GO TO 4.1 (B) - Ground : Continuity should exist.
1 (B) - Ground : Continuity should exist.
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Front combination lamp
(–)Vo ltag e
(Approx.) (+)
ConnectorTe r m i n a l
(wire color)
RH E107 5 (R/Y)
Ground Battery voltage
LH E11 5 (L)
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3. CHECK HEADLAMP GROUND
1. Turn the low beam headlamps OFF.
2. Check continuity between inoperative headlamp connector ter-
minal and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> Check headlamp and IPDM E/R connector. Repair as
necessary.
NG >> Repair open circuit in harness between inoperative headlamp and ground.
4. INSPECTION BETWEEN IPDM E/R AND HEADLAMPS
1. Disconnect IPDM E/R connector.
2. Check continuity between harness connector terminals of IPDM
E/R and harness connector terminals of inoperative headlamp.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to PG-29, "Removal and
Installation of IPDM E/R" .
NG >> Check for short circuits and open circuits in harness between IPDM E/R and headlamps. Repair
as necessary.
Headlamps Do Not Turn OFFEKS007A5
1. CHECK COMBINATION SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL
Select “BCM” on CONSULT-II. With “HEAD LAMP” data monitor,
make sure “HEAD LAMP SW 1” and “HEAD LAMP SW 2” turns ON-
OFF linked with operation of lighting switch.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to PG-29, "Removal and
Installation of IPDM E/R" .
NG >> GO TO 2.
2. CHECK LIGHTING SWITCH
Check lighting switch. Refer to LT-100, "
Combination Switch Inspection" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Replace lighting switch. Refer to LT-102, "
Removal and Installation" .
Front combination lamp
Continuity
ConnectorTe r m i n a l
(wire color)
RH E107
1 (B) Ground Yes
LH E11
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IPDM E/R Front combination lamp
Continuity
ConnectorTe r m i n a l
(wire color)ConnectorTe r m i n a l
(wire color)
E12354 (R/Y) RH E107 5 (R/Y)
Ye s
52 (L) LH E11 5 (L)
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When lighting switch is in
OFF position: HEAD LAMP SW 1 OFF
: HEAD LAMP SW 2 OFF
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