INFINITI QX56 2008 Factory Service Manual
Manufacturer: INFINITI, Model Year: 2008, Model line: QX56, Model: INFINITI QX56 2008Pages: 4083, PDF Size: 81.73 MB
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (METER)
X: Applicable
Display item [Unit]MAIN
SIGNALS SELECTION
FROM MENU Description
SPEED METER [km/h] or [mph] X X Displays the value of vehicle spee INFINITI QX56 2008 Factory Service Manual WCS-14
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (METER)
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Display item [Unit]MAIN
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Display item [Unit]MAIN
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SPEED METER [km/h] or [mph] X X Displays the value of vehicle speed signal.
SPEED OUTPUT [km/h] or [mph] X XDisplays the value of vehicle speed signal, which is transmitted to
each unit with
CAN communication.
TACHO METER [rpm] XX Displays the value of engine speed signal, which is input from ECM.
FUEL METER [lit.] XXDisplays the value, which processes a resistance signal from fuel
gauge.
W TEMP METER [ °C] or [° F] X XDisplays the value of engine coolant temperature signal, which is in-
put from ECM.
ABS W/L [ON/OFF] X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of ABS warning lamp.
VDC/TCS IND [ON/OFF] X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of VDC OFF indicator lamp.
SLIP IND [ON/OFF] X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of SLIP indicator lamp.
BRAKE W/L [ON/OFF] X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of brake warning lamp.*
DOOR W/L [ON/OFF] X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of door warning lamp.
TRUNK W/L [ON/OFF] X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of glass hatch warning lamp.
HI-BEAM IND [ON/OFF] X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of high beam indicator.
TURN IND [ON/OFF] X Displays [ON/OFF] conditio n of turn indicator.
OIL W/L [ON/OFF] X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of oil pressure warning lamp.
C-ENG W/L [ON/OFF] X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of malfunction indicator lamp.
CRUISE IND [ON/OFF] X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of CRUISE indicator.
SET IND [ON/OFF] X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of SET indicator.
AT CHECK W/L [ON/OFF] X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of AT CHECK warning lamp.
FUEL W/L [ON/OFF] XX Displays [ON/OFF] condition of low-fuel warning lamp.
AIR PRES W/L [ON/OFF] X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of tire pressure warning lamp.
KEY G W/L [ON/OFF] X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of key green warning lamp.
KEY R W/L [ON/OFF] X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of key red warning lamp.
KEY KNOB W/L [ON/OFF] X Displays [ON/OFF] condition of key knob warning lamp.
M RANGE SW [ON/OFF] XX Displays [ON/OFF] condition of manual mode range switch.
NM RANGE SW [ON/OFF] XXDisplays [ON/OFF] condition of except for manual mode range
switch.
AT SFT UP SW [ON/OFF] XX Displays [ON/OFF] condition of A/T shift-up switch.
AT SFT DWN SW [ON/OFF] XX Displays [ON/OF F] condition of A/T shift-down switch.
DISTANCE [km] or [mile] XXDisplays the value, which is calculated by vehicle speed signal, fuel
gauge and fuel consumption from ECM.
BUZZER [ON/OFF] XX Displays [ON/ OFF] condition of buzzer.
BRAKE SW [ON/OFF] X Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of parking brake switch.
AT-M GEAR [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] XX Indicates [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] condition of A/T manual mode gear position.
P RANGE IND [ON/OFF] XX Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of A/T shift P range indicator.
R RANGE IND [ON/OFF] XX Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of A/T shift R range indicator.
N RANGE IND [ON/OFF] XX Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of A/T shift N range indicator.
D RANGE IND [ON/OFF] XX Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of A/T shift D range indicator.
4 RANGE IND [ON/OFF] XX Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of A/T shift 4 range indicator.
3 RANGE IND [ON/OFF] XX Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of A/T shift 3 range indicator.
2 RANGE IND [ON/OFF] XX Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of A/T shift 2 range indicator.
1 RANGE IND [ON/OFF] XX Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of A/T shift 1range indicator.
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NOTE:
Some items are not available due to vehicle specification.
*: The monitor will indicate “OFF” even though the brake warnin g lamp is on if either of the following conditions exist.
• The parking brake is engaged
• The brake fluid level is low CRUISE W/L [ON/OFF]
X Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of CRUISE warning lamp.
4WD LOCK SW [ON/OFF] X Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of 4WD lock switch.
4WD LOCK IND [ON/OFF] X Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of 4WD lock indicator.
SEAT BELT W/L [ON/OFF] X Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of seat belt warning lamp.
FR FOG IND [ON/OFF] X This item is not used for this model. “OFF” is always displayed.
RR FOG IND [ON/OFF] X This item is not used for this model. “OFF” is always displayed.
LIGHT IND [ON/OFF] X Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of light indicator.
PNP P SW [ON/OFF] XX Indicates [ON/OFF] co ndition of transmission range P switch.
PNP N SW [ON/OFF] XX Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of transmission range N switch.
4WD W/L [ON/OFF] X Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of 4WD warning lamp.
Display item [Unit]
MAIN
SIGNALS SELECTION
FROM MENU Description
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (BCM)
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (BCM)
BUZZER
BUZZER : CONSULT-III Function (BCM - BUZZER)INFOID:0000000004872980
DATA MONITOR
ACTIVE TEST
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (BCM)
BUZZER
BUZZER : CONSULT-III Function (BCM - BUZZER)INFOID:0000000004872980
DATA MONITOR
ACTIVE TEST
Monitor Item[Unit] Descr](/img/42/57030/w960_57030-3892.png)
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (BCM)
BUZZER
BUZZER : CONSULT-III Function (BCM - BUZZER)INFOID:0000000004872980
DATA MONITOR
ACTIVE TEST
Monitor Item[Unit] Description
IGN ON SW [ON/OFF] Ignition switch (ON) st atus judged by ignition power supply input
KEY ON SW [ON/OFF] Key switch status
DOOR SW -DR [ON/OFF] Front door switch (driver side) status judged by BCM
LIGHT SW 1ST [ON/OFF] Lighting switch status judged by the lighting switch signal read with combination switch reading func-
tion
BUCKLE SW [ON/OFF] Seat belt buckle switch status
Test Item Description
LIGHT WARN ALM The light reminder warning operation can be checked by operating the relevant function (On/Off).
IGN KEY WARN ALM The key reminder warning operation can be checked by operating the relevant function (On/Off).
SEAT BELT WARN TEST The seat belt warning operation can be checked by operating the relevant function (On/Off).
DOOR WARNING IND The door open warning operation can be checked by operating the relevant function (On/Off).
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COMBINATION METER
COMBINATION METER : Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000004873060
1.CHECK FUSES
Check for blown combination meter fuses.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2
NO >> If fuse is blown, be sure to eliminate cause of malfunction before installing new fuse.
2.POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT CHECK
1. Disconnect combination meter connector M24.
2. Check voltage between combination meter harness connector M24 terminals 21, 37, 40 and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3
NO >> Check harness for open between combination meter and fuse.
3.GROUND CIRCUIT CHECK
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect combination meter connector M23.
3. Check continuity between combination meter harness connector M23 terminal 47, 52 and ground, and connector M24 terminal 20
and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> Check ground harness.
Unit Power source Fuse No.
Combination meter Battery 19
Ignition switch ON or START 14
Ignition switch ACC or ON 4
TerminalsIgnition switch position
(+) (–) OFF ACC ON START
Connector Terminal
M24 21
Ground 0V 0V
Battery
voltage Battery
voltage
37 0VBattery
voltage Battery
voltage 0V
40 Battery
voltage Battery
voltage Battery
voltage Battery
voltage
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Continuity
(+)
(–)
Connector Terminal
A: M23 47
Ground Yes
52
B: M24 20
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POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT
BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE)
BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) : Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000004873061
1. CHECK FUSES AND FUSIBLE LINK
Check that the following fuses and fusible link are not blown.
Is the fuse blown?
YES >> Replace the blown fuse or fusible link after repairing the affected circuit.
NO >> GO TO 2
2. CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect BCM.
3. Check voltage between BCM harness connector and ground.
Is the measurement value normal?
YES >> GO TO 3
NO >> Repair or replace harness.
3. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT
Check continuity between BCM harness connector and ground.
Does continuity exist?
YES >> INSPECTION END
NO >> Repair or replace harness.
Terminal No. Signal nameFuses and fusible link No.
57 Battery power supply 22 (15A)
70 F (50A)
11 Ignition ACC or ON 4 (10A)
38 Ignition ON or START 59 (10A)
ConnectorTe r m i n a l s
Power
source Condition
Voltage (V) (Ap-
prox.)
(+) (-)
M18 11 Ground
ACC
power
supply Ignition
switch
ACC or ON Battery voltage
38 Ground Ignition
power
supply Ignition
switch ON or START Battery voltage
M20 57 Ground
Battery
power
supply Ignition
switch
OFF Battery voltage
70 Ground Battery
power
supply Ignition
switch OFF Battery voltage
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BCM
GroundContinuity
Connector Terminal
M20 67 Yes
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METER BUZZER CIRCUIT
DescriptionINFOID:0000000001697678
• The buzzer for warning chime system is installed in the combination meter.
• The combination meter sounds the alarm buzzer bas ed on the signals transmitted from various units.
Component Function CheckINFOID:0000000001697679
1.CHECK OPERATION OF METER BUZZER
1. Select “BUZZER” of “BCM” on CONSULT-III.
2. Perform “LIGHT WARN ALM” of “ACTIVE TEST”.
Does meter buzzer activate?
YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> Replace combination meter. Refer to MWI-76, "
Removal and Installation".
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000001697680
1.CHECK POWER SUPPLY OF COMBINATION METER
Check power supply of combination meter. Refer to MWI-30, "
COMBINATION METER : Diagnosis Proce-
dure".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> Repair power supply circuit of combination meter.
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SEAT BELT BUCKLE SWITCH SIGNAL CIRCUIT
SEAT BELT BUCKLE SWITCH SIGNAL CIRCUIT
DescriptionINFOID:0000000001697681
Transmits a seat belt buckle switch signal to the combination meter.
Component Function CheckINFOID:0000000001697682
1.CHECK COMBINATION METER INPUT SIGNAL
Select “DATA MONITOR” for “METER/M&A” and check the “SEAT BELT W/L” monitor value.
>> Inspection End.
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000001697683
1.CHECK COMBINATION METER INPUT SIGNAL
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Check voltage between combination meter harness connector M24 terminal 24 and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace combination meter. Refer to MWI-76, "Removal
and Installation".
NO >> GO TO 2
2.CHECK SEAT BELT BUCKLE SWITCH CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect combination meter connector and seat belt buckle pre-tensioner assembly LH (seat belt buckle switch) connector.
3. Check continuity between combination meter harness connector M24 (B) terminal 24 and seat belt buckle pre-tensioner assem-
bly LH (seat belt buckle switch) harness connector B74 (A) ter-
minal 4.
4. Check continuity between combination meter harness connector M24 (B) terminal 24 and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3
NO >> Repair harness or connector.
3.CHECK SEAT BELT BUCKLE SWITCH GROUND CIRCUIT SEAT BELT W/L
When seat belt is fastened : OFF
When seat belt is unfastened : ON
24 - Ground
When driver seat belt is fastened : Approx. 12V
When driver seat belt is unfastened : Approx. 0V
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24 - 4
: Continuity should exist.
24 - Ground : Continuity should not exist.
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Check continuity between seat belt buckle pre-tensioner assembly
LH (seat belt buckle switch) harness connector B74 terminal 3 and
ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> Repair harness or connector.
Component InspectionINFOID:0000000001697684
1.CHECK SEAT BELT BUCKLE SWITCH
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the seat belt buckle pre-tensioner assembly LH (seat belt buckle switch) connector.
3. Check continuity between terminals 3 and 4.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> Replace the seat belt buckle pre-tensioner assembly LH (seat belt buckle switch). 3 - Ground : Continuity should exist.
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3– 4
When seat belt is
fastened
: Continuity should not exist.
When seat belt is
unfastened : Continuity should exist.
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KEY SWITCH SIGNAL CIRCUIT
KEY SWITCH SIGNAL CIRCUIT
DescriptionINFOID:0000000001697685
Transmits a key switch signal to the BCM.
Component Function CheckINFOID:0000000001697686
1.CHECK BCM INPUT SIGNAL
Select “DATA MONITOR” for “BCM” and check the “KEY ON SW” monitor value.
>> Inspection End.
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000001697687
1.CHECK FUSE
Check if the key switch and ignition knob switch 10A fuse (No. 62, located in the fuse and relay box) is blown.
Is the fuse blown?
YES >> Be sure to repair the cause of malfunction before installing new fuse.
NO >> GO TO 2
2.CHECK BCM INPUT SIGNAL
Check voltage between BCM harness connector and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> GO TO 3
3.CHECK KEY SWITCH CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect BCM and key switch and ignition knob switch con- nectors.
2. Check continuity between BCM harness connector M18 (A) and key switch and ignition knob switch harness connector M12 (B).
3. Check continuity between BCM harness connector M18 (A) and ground.KEY ON SW
When key is inserted into key cylinder : ON
When key is removed from key cylinder : OFF
Te r m i n a l s
ConditionVo l ta g e
(Approx.)
(+)
(−)
BCM
connector Te r m i n a l
M18 37 Ground Key is inserted Battery voltage
Key is removed
0
PKIC0721E
AB
Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
M183 7M 12 4 Y es
A GroundContinuity
Connector Terminal
M18 37 No
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Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 4
NO >> Repair harness or connector.
4.CHECK KEY SWITCH POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
Check voltage between key switch and ignition knob switch harness
connector and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace key switch and ignition knob switch.
NO >> Repair harness or connector.
Component InspectionINFOID:0000000001697688
1.CHECK KEY SWITCH
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect key switch and i gnition knob switch connector.
3. Check continuity between key switch and ignition knob switch terminals 3 and 4.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> Replace key switch and ignition knob switch.
Te r m i n a l s Vo l ta g e
(Approx.)
(+)
(−)
Key switch and ignition
knob switch connector Te r m i n a l
M12 3Ground Battery voltage
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3 – 4
When key is inserted
into key cylinder : Continuity should exist.
When key is removed
from key cylinder : Continuity should not exist.
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