light INFINITI QX56 2011 Factory Owners Manual

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BODY EXTERIOR, DOORS, ROOF & VEHICLE SECURITY
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CONTENTS
DOOR & LOCK
PRECAUTION ................ ...............................8
PRECAUTIONS .............................................. .....8
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ............................................................. ......
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Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota-
tion after Battery Disconnect .....................................
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Precautions For Xenon Headlamp Service ...............9
Work ..........................................................................9
PREPARATION ...........................................10
PREPARATION .............................................. ....10
Commercial Service Tools .................................. ....10
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .............................11
COMPONENT PARTS ................................... ....11
DOOR LOCK SYSTEM .............................................11
DOOR LOCK SYSTEM :
Component Parts Location ................................ ....
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DOOR LOCK SYSTEM : Component Description ....12
AUTOMATIC BACK DOOR SYSTEM .......................13
AUTOMATIC BACK DOOR SYSTEM :
Component Parts Location ................................ ....
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AUTOMATIC BACK DOOR SYSTEM :
Component Description ..........................................
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SYSTEM (POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM) .....16
System Diagram .................................................. ....16
System Description .................................................16
SYSTEM (INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM) ..........18
INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM ...................................18
INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM : System Diagram ....18
INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM : System Descrip-
tion ..........................................................................
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DOOR LOCK FUNCTION ...................................... ....19
DOOR LOCK FUNCTION : System Diagram ..........19
DOOR LOCK FUNCTION : System Description .....19
BACK DOOR OPEN FUNCTION ........................... ....21
BACK DOOR OPEN FUNCTION : System Dia-
gram ........................................................................
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BACK DOOR OPEN FUNCTION : System De-
scription ...................................................................
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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY FUNCTION ..................23
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY FUNCTION : Sys-
tem Diagram ........................................................ ....
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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY FUNCTION : Sys-
tem Description ........................................................
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KEY REMINDER FUNCTION ................................ ....25
KEY REMINDER FUNCTION : System Diagram ....25
KEY REMINDER FUNCTION : System Descrip-
tion ...........................................................................
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WELCOME LIGHT FUNCTION ............................. ....26
WELCOME LIGHT FUNCTION : System Diagram
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WELCOME LIGHT FUNCTION : System Descrip-
tion ...........................................................................
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WARNING FUNCTION .......................................... ....27
WARNING FUNCTION : System Description ..........27
SYSTEM (AUTOMATIC BACK DOOR SYS-
TEM) ..................................................................
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System Diagram .................................................. ....31
System Description ..................................................31
SYSTEM (INTEGRATED HOMELINK
TRANSMITTER) ................................................
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System Description .............................................. ....37
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (BCM) ...........................38
COMMON ITEM ..................................................... ....38
COMMON ITEM : CONSULT-III Function (BCM -
COMMON ITEM) .....................................................
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FUEL LID LOCK ACTUATOR DOES NOT OP-
ERATE ............................................................ ..
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Diagnosis Procedure ........................................... ..176
IGNITION POSITION WARNING FUNCTION
DOES NOT OPERATE .....................................
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Diagnosis Procedure ........................................... ..177
SELECTIVE UNLOCK FUNCTION DOES
NOT OPERATE ................................................
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Diagnosis Procedure ........................................... ..178
AUTO DOOR LOCK OPERATION DOES NOT
OPERATE .........................................................
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Diagnosis Procedure ........................................... ..179
VEHICLE SPEED SENSING AUTO LOCK
OPERATION DOES NOT OPERATE ..............
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Diagnosis Procedure ........................................... ..180
IGN OFF INTERLOCK DOOR UNLOCK
FUNCTION DOES NOT OPERATE .................
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Diagnosis Procedure ........................................... ..181
P RANGE INTERLOCK DOOR LOCK/UN-
LOCK FUNCTION DOES NOT OPERATE ......
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Diagnosis Procedure ........................................... ..182
HAZARD AND HORN REMINDER DOES
NOT OPERATE ................................................
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Diagnosis Procedure ........................................... ..183
HAZARD AND BUZZER REMINDER DOES
NOT OPERATE ................................................
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Diagnosis Procedure ........................................... ..184
KEY REMINDER FUNCTION DOES NOT OP-
ERATE ..............................................................
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Diagnosis Procedure ........................................... ..185
WELCOME LIGHT FUNCTION DOES NOT
OPERATE .........................................................
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Diagnosis Procedure ........................................... ..186
OFF POSITION WARNING DOES NOT OP-
ERATE ..............................................................
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Diagnosis Procedure ........................................... ..188
P POSITION WARNING DOES NOT OPER-
ATE ...................................................................
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Description .......................................................... ..189
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................189
ACC WARNING DOES NOT OPERATE .........191
Description .......................................................... ..191
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................191
TAKE AWAY WARNING DOES NOT OPER-
ATE ...................................................................
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Description .......................................................... ..192
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................192
KEY ID WARNING DOES NOT OPERATE ....194
Description ........................................................... ..194
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................194
INTELLIGENT KEY LOW BATTERY WARN-
ING DOES NOT OPERATE ............................
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Description .............................................................195
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................195
DOOR LOCK OPERATION WARNING DOES
NOT OPERATE ...............................................
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Diagnosis Procedure .............................................197
AUTOMATIC BACK DOOR OPERATION
DOES NOT OPERATE ....................................
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ALL SWITCHES ..................................................... ..198
ALL SWITCHES : Description ...............................198
ALL SWITCHES : Diagnosis Procedure ................198
AUTOMATIC BACK DOOR SWITCH .................... ..199
AUTOMATIC BACK DOOR SWITCH : Descrip-
tion .........................................................................
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AUTOMATIC BACK DOOR SWITCH : Diagnosis
Procedure ..............................................................
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AUTOMATIC BACK DOOR CLOSE SWITCH ........199
AUTOMATIC BACK DOOR CLOSE SWITCH :
Description ........................................................... ..
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AUTOMATIC BACK DOOR CLOSE SWITCH : Di-
agnosis Procedure .................................................
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INTELLIGENT KEY ................................................ ..200
INTELLIGENT KEY : Description ..........................200
INTELLIGENT KEY : Diagnosis Procedure ......... ..200
BACK DOOR OPENER SWITCH .......................... ..200
BACK DOOR OPENER SWITCH : Description .....200
BACK DOOR OPENER SWITCH : Diagnosis Pro-
cedure ....................................................................
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OPEN/CLOSURE FUNCTION ............................... ..201
OPEN/CLOSURE FUNCTION : Description .........201
OPEN/CLOSURE FUNCTION : Diagnosis Proce-
dure .......................................................................
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OPEN FUNCTION .................................................. ..202
OPEN FUNCTION : Description ............................202
OPEN FUNCTION : Diagnosis Procedure ............202
CLOSURE FUNCTION .......................................... ..202
CLOSURE FUNCTION : Description .....................202
CLOSURE FUNCTION : Diagnosis Procedure .....203
AUTOMATIC BACK DOOR WARNING DOES
NOT OPERATE ...............................................
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BUZZER ................................................................. ..204
BUZZER : Description ...........................................204
BUZZER : Diagnosis Procedure ............................204
HAZARD WARNING LAMP ................................... ..204
HAZARD WARNING LAMP : Description ..............204
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SYSTEM (INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM)
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DOOR LOCK FUNCTION
DOOR LOCK FUNCTION : System DiagramINFOID:0000000006225841
DOOR LOCK FUNCTION : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000006225842
Only when pressing the door request switch, it is possi ble to lock and unlock the door by carrying the Intelli-
gent Key.
OPERATION DESCRIPTION
 When the BCM detects that each door request switch is pressed, it activates the outside key antenna and
inside key antenna corresponding to the pressed door reques t switch and transmits the request signal to the
Intelligent Key. And then, check that the Intelligent Key is near the door.
 If the Intelligent Key is within the outside key ant enna detection area, it receives the request signal and
transmits the key ID signal to the BCM via remote keyless entry receiver.
 BCM receives the key ID signal and compares it with the registered key ID.
 BCM locks/unlocks each doors (except back door).
 BCM sounds Intelligent Key warning buzzer (lock: 2 ti mes, unlock: 1 time) and blinks hazard warning lamps
(lock: 2 times, unlock: 1 time) at the same time as a reminder.
Key reminder The key reminder buzzer sounds a warning if the door is locked with the key left
inside the vehicle DLK-26
Welcome lightWhen the Intelligent Key is carried, and vehicle doors are approached, the BCM
illuminates interior room lamps and operates heart beat operation of the push-
button ignition switch DLK-26
Warning
If an action that does not meet the operating condition of the Intelligent Key sys-
tem is taken, the buzzer sounds to inform the driver DLK-27
Engine start The engine can be turned on while carrying the Intelligent Key
SEC-12
Interior room lamp control Interior room lamp is controlled according to door lock/unlock state INL-6
Power window Power window can be operated by Intelligent Key button operationPWC-8
Automatic drive positioner Automatic drive positioner system can be operated by door unlock operationADP-11
Panic alarm When Intelligent Key panic alarm button is pressed, horn soundsSEC-18
Function Description Refer
JMKIA5068GB
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< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION >
SYSTEM (INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM)
KEY REMINDER FUNCTION : System Description
INFOID:0000000006225848
Key reminder is the function that prevents the key from being left in the vehicle.
Key reminder has the following 3 functions.
*: If the door closing impact shocks the door lock knob, or contacts against baggage with the door lock knob might activate the door locks
accidentally but unlock operation is perform in these cases.
CAUTION:
 The above function operates when the Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle. However, there may be
times when the Intelligent Key cannot be detected, and this function does not operate when the Intel-
ligent Key is on the instrument panel, rear parcel shelf, or in the glove box. Also, this system some-
times does not operate if the Intelligent Key is in the door pocket for the open door.
WELCOME LIGHT FUNCTION
WELCOME LIGHT FUNCTION : System DiagramINFOID:0000000006225849
WELCOME LIGHT FUNCTION : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000006225850
The welcome light function operates as per the following. When the Intelligent Key is within the outside key
antenna detection area, the BCM turns on interior room lamp
* and operates heart beat operation of the push-
button ignition switch.
*: Settings for map lamp, foot lamp, personal lamp, and puddle lamp are available.
OPERATION DESCRIPTION
Key remainder func-
tion Operation condition Operation
Driver door closed* Right after driver side door is closed under the following conditions
 Door lock operation is performed
 Driver side door is open
 Driver side door is in lock state All doors (except back door)
and fuel filler lid unlock
Door is open or closed Right after all doors are closed under the following conditions
 Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle
 Any door is open
 All doors (except back door) are locked by door lock and unlock switch
or door lock knob  All doors (except back
door) and fuel filler lid un-
lock
 Honk Intelligent Key warn- ing buzzer
Back door is closed Right after back door is closed under the following conditions
 Intelligent Key is inside vehicle
 All doors (except for back door) are closed
 All doors (except for back door) are locked  All doors (except for back
door) and fuel filler lid un-
lock
 Back door can open with back door opener switch
 Honk Intelligent Key warn-
ing buzzer
JMKIA5072GB
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SYSTEM (INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM)
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 When the BCM detects that the Intelligent Key is within the outside key antenna detection area. BCM trans-
mits the request signal to the Intelligent Key and check it is near the door.
 Intelligent Key receives the request signal and transmits the key ID signal to the BCM via remote keyless
entry receiver.
 BCM receives the key ID signal and compares it with the registered key ID.
 BCM illuminates lamps that are set, when key ID verification is OK.
TIMER FUNCTION
BCM can operate welcome light function, using the timer function, for 9 days, after key switch is turned OFF.
The timer function resets when the engine is started
*.Operating period of timer function may differ depending
on battery size.
*: Timer function does not stop if another Intelligent Key that has a different key ID is detected within the inte-
rior antenna detection area, when starting the engine.
OPERATION CONDITION
If the following condition are satisfi ed, welcome light function is operated.
OUTSIDE KEY ANTENNA DETECTION AREA
The outside key antenna detection area of door lock/unlock function
is in the range of approximately 80 cm (31.50 in) surrounding the
driver, passenger door handles (1) and back door handle (2). How-
ever, this operating range depends on the ambient conditions.
WELCOME LIGHT FUNCTION SETTING
Welcome light function operation mode can be changed using CONSULT-III
With CONSULT-III
Refer to DLK-41, "
INTELLIGENT KEY : CONSULT-III F unction (BCM - INTELLIGENT KEY)".
Without CONSULT-III
The welcome light function ON/OFF can be s witched by performing the following operation.
1. Turn ignition switch: OFF →ON
2. Press and hold the driver side door request switch for 5 seconds or more within 20 seconds after turning the ignition switch ON.
3. The switching is complete when combination meter buzzer sounds.
WARNING FUNCTION
WARNING FUNCTION : System DescriptionINFOID:0000000006225851
OPERATION DESCRIPTION
The warning function are as per the following items and are given to the user as warning information and
warnings using combinations of Intelligent Key warning buzzer, combination meter buzzer, KEY warning lamp
and information display in combination meter.
 Intelligent Key system malfunction
 OFF position warning
 P position warning
 ACC warning
Function Operation condition
Welcome light function  All door are closed
 All doors is locked
 Ignition switch: OFF position
 Shift position: P position
 Intelligent Key is outside the vehicle
 Timer function is activated
JMKIA5224ZZ
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< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION >
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (BCM)
SELF-DIAG RESULT
Refer to BCS-57, "DTCIndex".
DATA MONITOR
AUTO LOCK SET Auto door lock operation time can be changed in this mode
 MODE 1: OFF
 MODE 2: 30 sec
 MODE 3: 1 minute
 MODE 4: 2 minutes
 MODE 5: 3 minutes
 MODE 6: 4 minutes
 MODE 7: 5 minutes
HORN WITH KEYLESS LOCK Horn reminder function mode by Intelligent Key button can be selected from the following with
this mode
 On: Operate
 Off: Non-operation
PW DOWN SET Unlock button pressing time on Intelligent Key button can be selected from the following with
this mode
 MODE 1: 3 sec
 MODE 2: Non-operation
 MODE 3: 5 sec
WELCOME LIGHT SELECT Welcome light function mode can be selected from the following with this mode
 Puddle/Outside Handle
 Room lamp
 Head & Tail Lamps (this item is displayed, but cannot be used)
 Heart Beat
WELCOME LIGHT OP SET Welcome light function mode can be changed to operation with this mode
 On: Operate
 Off: Non-operation
Monitor item Description
Monitor Item Condition
REQ SW -DR Indicates [On/Off] condition of door request switch (driver side)
REQ SW -AS Indicates [On/Off] condition of door request switch (passenger side)
REQ SW -BD/TR Indicates [On/Off] condition of back door request switch
PUSH SW Indicates [On/Off] condition of push-button ignition switch
CLUTCH SW NOTE:
This item is displayed, but cannot be monitored
BRAKE SW 1 Indicates [On/Off]* condition of stop lamp switch power supply
BRAKE SW 2 Indicates [On/Off] condition of stop lamp switch
DETE/CANCL SW Indicates [On/Off] condition of P position
SFT PN/N SW Indicates [On/Off] condition of P or N position
S/L -LOCK Indicates [On/Off] condition of steering lock unit (LOCK)
S/L -UNLOCK Indicates [On/Off] condition of steering lock unit (UNLOCK)
S/L RELAY -F/B Indicates [On/Off] condition of steering lock relay
UNLK SEN -DR Indicates [On/Off] condition of driver door UNLOCK status
PUSH SW -IPDM Indicates [On/Off] condition of push-button ignition switch
IGN RLY1 -F/B Indicates [On/Off] condition of ignition relay 1
DETE SW -IPDM Indicates [On/Off] condition of P position
SFT PN -IPDM Indicates [On/Off] condition of P or N position
SFT P -MET Indicates [On/Off] condition of P position
SFT N -MET Indicates [On/Off] condition of N position
ENGINE STATE Indicates [Stop/Stall/Crank/Run] condition of engine states
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INTEGRATED HOMELINK TRANSMITTER
INTEGRATED HOMELINK TRANSMITTER
Component Function CheckINFOID:0000000006256149
1.CHECK FUNCTION
Check that system receiver (garage door opener, et c.) operates with original hand-held transmitter.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Receiver or hand-held transmitter is malfunctioning.
2.CHECK ILLUMINATE
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Does red light of transmitter illuminat e when any transmitter button is pressed?
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Refer to DLK-166, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
3.CHECK TRANSMITTER
Check transmitter with Tool*.
*:For details, refer to Technical Service Bulletin.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Receiver or hand-held transmitter malfunction, not vehicle related.
NO >> Replace auto anti-dazzling inside mirror (integrated homelink transmitter).
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000006256150
1.CHECK POWER SUPPLY
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect auto anti-dazzling inside mirror (integrated homelink transmitter) connector.
3. Check voltage between auto anti-dazzling inside mirro r (integrated homelink transmitter) harness connec-
tor and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO-1 >> Check 10 A fuse [No. 6 located in the fuse block (J/B)].
NO-2 >> Harness for open or short between fuse and aut o anti-dazzling inside mirror (integrated homelink
transmitter).
2.CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT
Check continuity between auto anti-dazzling inside mi rror (integrated homelink transmitter) harness connector
and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Repair or replace harness.
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(–)Vo l ta g e
(Approx.)
Auto anti-dazzling inside mirror
(Integrated homelink transmitter)
Connector Terminal
R25 6
Ground Battery voltage
10
Auto anti-dazzling inside mirror
(Integrated homelink transmitter) GroundContinuity
Connector Terminal
R25 8 Existed
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WELCOME LIGHT FUNCTION DOES NOT OPERATE
WELCOME LIGHT FUNCTION DOES NOT OPERATE
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000006226024
1.CHECK “WELCOME LIGHT OP SET” SETTING IN “WORK SUPPORT”
1. Select “INTELLIGE NT KEY” of “BCM” using CONSULT-III.
2. Select “WELCOME LIGHT OP SET” in “WORK SUPPORT” mode.
3. Check “WELCOME LIGHT OP SET” setting in “WORK SUPPORT”. Refer to DLK-41, "
INTELLIGENT KEY : CONSULT-III F unction (BCM - INTELLIGENT KEY)".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Set “On” and “WELCOME LIGHT SELECT” in “WORK SUPPORT”.
2.CHECK “WELCOME LIGHT SELECT” SETTING IN “WORK SUPPORT”
1. Select “INTELLIGE NT KEY” of “BCM” using CONSULT-III.
2. Select “WELCOME LIGHT SEL ECT” in “WORK SUPPORT” mode.
3. Check “WELCOME LIGHT SELECT ” setting in “WORK SUPPORT”.
Refer to DLK-41, "
INTELLIGENT KEY : CONSULT-III F unction (BCM - INTELLIGENT KEY)".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Set “WELCOME LIGHT SELECT” setting in “WORK SUPPORT”.
3.CHECK INSIDE KEY ANTENNA
Check inside key antenna.
 Instrument center: Refer to DLK-104, "
DTC Logic".
 Console: Refer to DLK-106, "
DTC Logic".
 Luggage room: Refer to DLK-108, "
DTC Logic".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Repair or replace the malfunctioning parts.
4.CHECK OUTSIDE KEY ANTENNA
Check outside key antenna.
 Driver side: Refer to DLK-110, "
DTC Logic".
 Passenger side: Refer to DLK-112, "
DTC Logic".
 Back door: Refer to DLK-114, "
DTC Logic".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> Repair or replace the malfunctioning parts.
5.CHECK REMOTE KEYL ESS ENTRY FUNCTION
Check remote keyless entry function
Does door lock/unlock with Intelligent Key button?
YES >> GO TO 6.
NO >> Refer to DLK-175, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
6.CHECK INTERIOR ROOM LAMP CONTROL SYSTEM
Check interior room lamp control system. Refer to INL-6, "
INTERIOR ROOM LAMP CONTROL SYSTEM :
System Description".
Does the room lamp and puddle lamp turn ON?
YES >> GO TO 7.
NO >> Refer to INL-67, "
Symptom Table".
7.REPLACE BCM
 Replace BCM. Refer to BCS-81, "
Removal and Installation".
 Confirm the operation after replacement.
Is the result normal?
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YES >> INSPECTION END
NO >> Check intermittent incident. Refer to GI-40, "
Intermittent Incident".
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SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSESDLK-209
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Work FlowINFOID:0000000006425595
CUSTOMER INTERVIEW
Interview the customer if possible, to determine the conditions that exist when the noise occurs. Use the Diag-
nostic Worksheet during the interview to document t he facts and conditions when the noise occurs and any of
customer's comments; refer to DLK-213, "
Diagnostic Worksheet". This information is necessary to duplicate
the conditions that exist when the noise occurs.
 The customer may not be able to provide a detailed description or the location of the noise. Attempt to obtain all the facts and conditions that exist when the noise occurs (or does not occur).
 If there is more than one noise in the vehicle, perform a diagnosis and repair the noise that the customer is
concerned about. This can be accomplished by performing a cruise test on the vehicle with the customer.
 After identifying the type of noise, isolate the noise in terms of its characteristics. The noise characteristics
are provided so the customer, service adviser and technician are all speaking the same language when
defining the noise.
 Squeak – (Like tennis shoes on a clean floor)
Squeak characteristics include the light contact/fast movement/brought on by road conditions/hard surfaces
= higher pitch noise/softer surfaces = lower pitch noises/edge to surface = chirping
 Creak – (Like walking on an old wooden floor)
Creak characteristics include firm contact/slow mo vement/twisting with a rotational movement/pitch depen-
dent on materials/often brought on by activity.
 Rattle – (Like shaking a baby rattle)
Rattle characteristics include the fast repeated contac t/vibration or similar movement/loose parts/missing
clip or fastener/incorrect clearance.
 Knock – (Like a knock on a door)
Knock characteristics include hollow sounding/someti mes repeating/often brought on by driver action.
 Tick – (Like a clock second hand) Tick characteristics include gentle contacting of li ght materials/loose components/can be caused by driver
action or road conditions.
 Thump – (Heavy, muffled knock noise) Thump characteristics include softer k nock/dead sound often brought on by activity.
 Buzz – (Like a bumblebee)
Buzz characteristics include high frequency rattle/firm contact.
 Often the degree of acceptable noise level will vary depending up on the person. A noise that a technician may judge as acceptable may be very irritating to the customer.
 Weather conditions, especially humidity and temperat ure, may have a great effect on noise level.
DUPLICATE THE NOISE AND TEST DRIVE
If possible, drive the vehicle with the customer until the noise is duplicated. Note any additional information on
the Diagnostic Worksheet regarding the conditions or lo cation of the noise. This information can be used to
duplicate the same conditions when the repair is reconfirmed.
SBT842
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