high beam INFINITI QX56 2009 Factory User Guide

EXL-8
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HEADLAMP
A Xenon type headlamp is adapted to the low beam headlamps. Xenon bulbs do not use a filament. Instead,
they produce light when a high voltage current is pa ssed between two tungsten electrodes through a mixture
of Xenon (an inert gas) and certain other metal halides. In addition to added lighting power, electronic control
of the power supply gives the headlamps stable quality and tone color. Following are some of the advantages
of the Xenon type headlamp.
• The light produced by the headlamps is a white color comparable to sunlight that is easy on the eyes.
• Light output is nearly double that of halogen headlamps, affording increased area of illumination.
• The light features a high relative spectral distribution at wavelengths to which the human eye is most sensi- tive. This means that even in the rain, more light is reflected back from the road surface toward the vehicle,
for added visibility.
• Power consumption is approximately 25 percent less than halogen headlamps, reducing battery load.
HIGH BEAM OPERATION/FLASH-TO-PASS OPERATION
With the combination switch (lighting and turn signal switch) in the 2ND position and placed in HIGH position,
the BCM receives input requesting the headlamp high beams to illuminate. The flash to pass feature can be
used any time and also sends a signal to the BCM. This input is communicated to the IPDM E/R via the CAN
communication lines. The CPU of the combination meter c ontrols the ON/OFF status off the HIGH BEAM indi-
cator. The CPU of the IPDM E/R controls the headlamp LH high and RH high relay coils which supplies power
to the high beam headlamps.
The combination meter receives a high beam request signal (ON) via the CAN communication lines and turns
the high beam indicator lamp ON.
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DAYTIME LIGHT SYSTEMEXL-9
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DAYTIME LIGHT SYSTEM
System DiagramINFOID:0000000003776148
System DescriptionINFOID:0000000003776149
The headlamp system for Canada vehicles is equipped with a daytime light control unit that activates the high
beam headlamps at approximately half illumination whenever the engine is operating. If the parking brake is
applied before the engine is started the daytime lights will not be illuminated. The daytime lights will illuminate
once the parking brake is released. Thereafter, the daytime lights will continue to operate when the parking
brake is applied.
Component Parts LocationINFOID:0000000003776150
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EXL-10
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DAYTIME LIGHT SYSTEM
Component Description
INFOID:0000000003776151
After starting the engine with the parking brake released and the lighting switch in the OFF or 1ST position, the
headlamp high beam automatically turns on at a reduced intensity. With the lighting switch in the 2nd position
or with autolamps ON, the headlamps function the same as conventional light systems.
OPERATION
The BCM monitors inputs from the parking brake switch and the combination switch to determine when to acti-
vate the daytime light system. The BCM sends a dayti me light request to the IPDM E/R via the CAN commu-
nication lines. The IPDM E/R grounds the daytime light relay which in turn, provides power to the ground side
of the LH high beam lamp. Power flows backward through the LH high beam lamp to the IPDM E/R, through
the high beam fuses, through the RH high beam lamp circuit to the RH high beam lamp and on to ground. The
high beam lamps are wired in series which causes them to illuminate at a reduced intensity.
1. IPDM E/R E119, E122, E123, E124 2. BCM M18, M20 (view with instrument
panel removed)3. Daytime running light relay E103
4. Combination switch M28 5. Combination meter M23, M24 6. Parking brake switch M11
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EXL-12
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AUTO LIGHT SYSTEM
Component Parts Location
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Component DescriptionINFOID:0000000003776155
AUTO LIGHT OPERATION
The auto light system operates t he low beam and high beam headlamps, parking lamps, tail lamps and license
plate lamps. The BCM monitors the lighting switch (com bination switch) position as a part of the BCM combi-
nation switch reading function. When the lighting switch is in the AUTO position, the BCM automatically turns
the lamps ON/OFF according to ambient light brightness.
NOTE:
Timing for when lamps turn ON/OFF can be changed by the function setting of CONSULT-III. Refer to EXL-22,
"HEADLAMP : CONSULT-III Function (BCM - HEAD LAMP)".
1. BCM M18, M19, M20 (view with instru-
ment panel removed) 2. IPDM E/R E122, E123, E124 3. Optical sensor M302
4. Front door switch LH B8
RH B108 5. Rear door switch
LH B18
RH B116 6. Back door latch (door ajar switch)
D503
7. Combination switch M28
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EXL-22
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (BCM)
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (BCM)
HEADLAMP
HEADLAMP : CONSULT-III Function (BCM - HEAD LAMP)INFOID:0000000004215497
WORK SUPPORT
*: Initial setting
DATA MONITOR
ACTIVE TEST
Work Item Setting itemSetting
BATTERY SAVER SET ON* With the exterior lamp battery saver function
OFF Without the exterior lamp battery saver function
CUSTOM A/LIGHT SET-
TING MODE1* Normal
MODE2 More sensitive setting than normal setting (Turns ON earlier than normal operation.)
MODE3 More sensitive setting than MODE 2 (Turns ON earlier than MODE 2.)
MODE4 Less sensitive setting than normal setting (Turns ON later than normal operation.)
ILL DELAY SET MODE1* 45 sec.
Sets delay timer function timer operation time
(All doors closed)
MODE2
Without the func-
tion
MODE3 30 sec.
MODE4 60 sec.
MODE5 90 sec.
MODE6 120 sec.
MODE7 150 sec.
MODE8 180 sec.
Monitor Item [Unit] Description
IGN ON SW [ON/OFF] Ignition switch (ON) status judged from IGN signal (ignition power supply)
HI BEAM SW [ON/OFF]
Each switch status that BCM judges from the combination switch reading function
H/L SW POS [ON/OFF]
LIGHT SW 1ST [ON/OFF]
PASSING SW [ON/OFF]
AUTO LIGHT SW [ON/OFF]
FR FOG SW [ON/OFF]
DOOR SW-DR [ON/OFF]
The switch status input from front door switch LH
AUT LIGHT SYS [ON/OFF] Auto light system status that BCM judges from the vehicle condition
Test ItemOperation Description
TA I L L A M P ON
Transmits the position light reques
t signal to IPDM E/R with CAN com-
munication to turn the tail lamp ON.
OFF Stops the tail lamp request signal transmission.
HEAD LAMP HI
Transmits the high beam request signal with CAN communication to turn
the headlamp (HI).
LO Transmits the low beam request signal with CAN communication to turn
the headlamp (LO).
OFF Stops the high & low beam request signal transmission.
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EXL-28
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (IPDM E/R)
ACTIVE TEST
Te s t i t e m
Monitor Item[Unit] MAIN SIG-
NALS Description
MOTOR FAN REQ
[1/2/3/4] ×Displays the status of the cooling fan speed request signal received from ECM via
CAN communication.
A/C COMP REQ
[OFF/ON] ×Displays the status of the A/C request signal received from AV control unit via
CAN communication.
TA I L & C L R R E Q
[OFF/ON] ×
Displays the status of the position light 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 lamp request signal received from BCM via
CAN communication.
HL WASHER REQ
[OFF/ON] NOTE:
This item is displayed, but cannot be monitored.
FR WIP REQ
[STOP/1LOW/LOW/HI] ×Displays the status of the front wiper request signal received from BCM via CAN
communication.
WIP AUTO STOP
[STOP P/ACT P] ×
Displays the status of the front wiper auto stop signal judged by IPDM E/R.
WIP PROT
[OFF/Block] ×
Displays the status of the front wiper fail-safe operation judged by IPDM E/R.
ST RLY REQ
[OFF/ON] Displays the status of the starter request signal received from ECM via CAN com-
munication.
IGN RLY
[OFF/ON] ×
Displays the status of the ignition relay judged by IPDM E/R.
RR DEF REQ
[OFF/ON] ×Displays the status of the rear defogger request signal received from AV control
unit via CAN communication.
OIL P SW
[OPEN/CLOSE] Displays the status of the oil pressure switch judged by IPDM E/R.
DTRL REQ
[OFF] Displays the status of the daytime light request signal received from BCM via CAN
communication.
HOOD SW
[OPEN/CLOSE] Displays the status of the hood switch judged by IPDM E/R.
THFT HRN REQ
[OFF/ON] Displays the status of the theft warning horn request signal received from BCM
via CAN communication.
HORN CHIRP
[OFF/ON] Displays the status of the horn reminder signal received from BCM via CAN com-
munication.
Test item
Operation Description
REAR DEFOGGER OFF
OFF
ON Operates rear window defogger relay.
FRONT WIPER OFF
OFF
LO Operates the front wiper relay.
HI Operates the front wiper relay and front wiper high relay.
MOTOR FAN 1O
FF
2O FF
3 Operates the cooling fan relay.
4 Operates the cooling fan relay.
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EXL-32
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HEADLAMP (HI) CIRCUIT
HEADLAMP (HI) CIRCUIT
DescriptionINFOID:0000000005867521
The IPDM E/R (intelligent power distribution module engine room) controls the headlamp LH high and head-
lamp RH high relays based on inputs from the BCM via the CAN communication lines. When the headlamp LH
high and headlamp RH high relays are energized, power flows through fuse\
s 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:0000000003776179
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-32, "
Diagnosis Procedure - Without Daytime Light System", EXL-33, "Diagnosis
Procedure - With Daytime Light System".
Diagnosis Procedure - Wit hout Daytime Light SystemINFOID:0000000003776180
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. HI : Headlamp switches to the high beam.
OFF : Headlamp OFF
Unit
LocationFuse No.Capacity
Headlamp HI (LH) IPDM E/R3510A
Headlamp HI (RH) IPDM E/R3410A
(+)
(−)Voltage
Connector Terminal
LH E11 6 GroundBattery voltage
RH E107 6
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HEADLAMP (HI) CIRCUITEXL-33
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NO >> GO TO 3.
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.
Diagnosis Procedure - With Daytime Light SystemINFOID:0000000004216293
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 E6 or E108.
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.
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
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Unit LocationFuse No.Capacity
Headlamp HI (LH) IPDM E/R3510A
Headlamp HI (RH) IPDM E/R3410A
(+)
(−)Voltage
Connector Terminal
LH E6 6 Ground Battery voltage
RH E108 6
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BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE)EXL-107
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HEADLAMP SW1 Headlamp switch OFF OFF
Headlamp switch 1st
ON
HEADLAMP SW2 Headlamp switch OFF
OFF
Headlamp switch 1st ON
HI BEAM SW High beam switch OFF
OFF
High beam switch HI ON
H/L WASH SW NOTE:
The item is indicated, but not monitored OFF
IGN ON SW Ignition switch OFF or ACC
OFF
Ignition switch ON ON
IGN SW CAN Ignition switch OFF or ACC
OFF
Ignition switch ON ON
INT VOLUME Wiper intermittent dial is in a dial position 1 - 7 1 - 7
I-KEY LOCK LOCK button of Intelligent Key is not pressed
OFF
LOCK button of Intelligent Key is pressed ON
I-KEY UNLOCK UNLOCK button of Intelligent Key is not pressed
OFF
UNLOCK button of Intelligent Key is pressed ON
KEY ON SW Mechanical key is removed from key cylinder
OFF
Mechanical key is inserted to key cylinder ON
OIL PRESS SW • Ignition switch OFF or ACC
• Engine running
OFF
Ignition switch ON ON
PASSING SW Other than lighting switch PASS
OFF
Lighting switch PASS ON
REAR DEF SW Rear window defogger switch OFF
OFF
Rear window defogger switch ON ON
RKE LOCK AND UN-
LOCK NOTE:
The item is indicated, but not monitored OFF
ON
RR WASHER SW Rear washer switch OFF
OFF
Rear washer switch ON ON
RR WIPER INT Rear wiper switch OFF
OFF
Rear wiper switch INT ON
RR WIPER ON Rear wiper switch OFF
OFF
Rear wiper switch ON ON
RR WIPER STOP Rear wiper stop position
OFF
Other than rear wiper stop position ON
TAIL LAMP SW Lighting switch OFF
OFF
Lighting switch 1ST ON
TRNK OPNR SW When back door opener switch is not pressed
OFF
When back door opener switch is pressed ON
TURN SIGNAL L Turn signal switch OFF
OFF
Turn signal switch LH ON
TURN SIGNAL R Turn signal switch OFF
OFF
Turn signal switch RH ON
VEHICLE SPEED While driving Equivalent to speedo meter reading
Monitor Item
Condition Value/Status
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EXL-126
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IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE ROOM)
41 Y/B Hood switch Input —Hood closed OFF
0V
Hood open ON Battery voltage
42 GR Oil pressure switch Input — Engine running
Battery voltage
Engine stopped 0V
43 L/Y Wiper auto stop signal Input ON or
START Wiper switch OFF, LO, INT Battery voltage
44 BR Daytime light relay
control Input ONDaytime light system active
0V
Daytime light system inactive Battery voltage
45 G/W Horn relay control Input ON When door locks are operated
using keyfob or Intelligent Key
(OFF
→ ON)* Battery voltage
→ 0V
46 GR Fuel pump relay con-
trol
Input —Ignition switch ON or START
0V
Ignition switch OFF or ACC Battery voltage
47 O Throttle control motor
relay control
Input —Ignition switch ON or START
0V
Ignition switch OFF or ACC Battery voltage
48 B/R Starter relay (inhibit
switch) InputON or
START Selector lever in "P" or "N"
0V
Selector lever any other posi-
tion Battery voltage
49 R/L Trailer tow relay Output ON Lighting
switch must
be in the 1st
positionOFF
0V
ON Battery voltage
50 W/R Front fog lamp (LH) Output ON or
START Lighting
switch must
be in the 2nd
position
(LOW beam
is ON) and
the front fog
lamp switch OFF
0V
ON Battery voltage
51 W/R Front fog lamp (RH) Output ON or
START Lighting
switch must
be in the 2nd
position
(LOW beam
is ON) and
the front fog
lamp switch OFF
0V
ON Battery voltage
52 L LH low beam head-
lamp Output — Lighting switch in 2nd position Battery voltage
54 R/Y RH low beam head-
lamp Output — Lighting switch in 2nd position Battery voltage
55 G LH high beam head-
lamp Output —Lighting switch in 2nd position
and placed in HIGH or PASS
position Battery voltage
56 L/W RH high beam head-
lamp Output —Lighting switch in 2nd position
and placed in HIGH or PASS
position Battery voltage
57 R/L Parking, license, and
tail lamp
Output ONLighting
swi
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ch 1st po-
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0V
ON Battery voltage
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Wire
color Signal name Signal
input/
output Measuring condition
Reference value(Approx.)
Igni-
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switch Operation or condition
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