check engine INFINITI QX56 2011 Factory Service Manual

DLN-54
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P180C SENSOR POWER SUPPLY (5V)
P180C SENSOR POWER SUPPLY (5V)
DescriptionINFOID:0000000006222250
Supplies power (5V) to transfer lock position sensor and transfer rotary position sensor.
DTC LogicINFOID:0000000006222251
DTC DETECTION LOGIC
DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
1.DTC REPRODUCTION PROCEDURE
With CONSULT-III
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF to ON.
2. Perform self-diagnosis for “ALL MODE AWD/4WD”.
Is DTC
“P180C” detected?
YES >> Proceed to diagnosis procedure. Refer to DLN-54, "Diagnosis Procedure".
NO >> INSPECTION END
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000006222252
1.CHECK TRANSFER LOCK POSITION SENSOR POWER SUPPLY (1)
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect transfer lock position sensor harness c onnector and transfer rotary position sensor harness
connector.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON.
CAUTION:
Never start the engine.
4. Check the voltage between transfer lock position sensor harness connector terminals.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK TRANSFER LOCK POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect transfer control unit harness connector.
3. Check the continuity between transfer control uni t harness connector and transfer lock position sensor
harness connector.
DTC Display item Malfunction detected condition Possible cause
P180C SEN POWER SUPPLY (5V) When the sensor power supply (5V) volt-
age is lower or higher than normal. Malfunction of transfer lock position
sensor power supply circuit (open or
short)
 Malfunction of transfer rotary position
sensor power supply circuit (open or
short)
+ −
Voltag e
Transfer lock position sensor
Connector Terminal F40 1 2 Approx. 5 V
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P180C SENSOR POWER SUPPLY (5V)DLN-55
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4. Check the continuity between transfer lo ck position sensor harness connector and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Repair or replace error-detected parts.
3.CHECK TRANSFER LOCK POSITION SENSOR POWER SUPPLY (2)
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Connect transfer lock position sensor harness connector.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON. CAUTION:
Never start the engine.
4. Check the voltage between transfer lock pos ition sensor harness connector terminals.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 6.
NO >> Replace transfer lock position sensor. Refer to DLN-119, "
Removal and Installation".
4.CHECK TRANSFER ROTARY POSITION SENSOR POWER SUPPLY (1)
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Connect transfer control unit harness connector.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON. CAUTION:
Never start the engine.
4. Check the voltage between transfer rotary position sensor harness connector terminals.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 6.
NO >> GO TO 5.
5.CHECK TRANSFER ROTARY POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect transfer control unit harness connector.
3. Check the continuity between transfer control uni t harness connector and transfer rotary position sensor
harness connector.
Transfer control unit Transfer lock position sensor Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
E59 17
F40 1
Existed
30 2
Transfer lock position sensor —Continuity
Connector Terminal
F40 1 Ground Not existed
+ −
Vo l ta g e
Transfer lock position sensor
Connector Terminal F40 1 2 Approx. 5 V
+ −
Vo l ta g e
Transfer rotary position sensor
Connector Terminal F41 1 2 Approx. 5 V
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DLN-56
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P180C SENSOR POWER SUPPLY (5V)
4. Check the continuity between transfer rotary position sensor harness connector and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 7.
NO >> Repair or replace error-detected parts.
6.CHECK TRANSFER ROTARY POSITION SENSOR POWER SUPPLY (2)
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Connect transfer lock position sensor harness connector.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON. CAUTION:
Never start the engine.
4. Check the voltage between transfer rotary position sensor harness connector terminals.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 7.
NO >> Replace transfer rotary position sensor. Refer to DLN-117, "
Removal and Installation".
7.CHECK TERMINALS AND HARNESS CONNECTORS
Check the pin terminals for damage or loose connection with each harness connector.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace transfer control unit. Refer to DLN-107, "Removal and Installation".
NO >> Repair or replace error-detected parts.
Transfer control unit Transfer rotary position sensor Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
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F41 1
Existed
16 2
Transfer rotary position sensor —Continuity
Connector Terminal
F41 1 Ground Not existed
+ −
Voltag e
Transfer rotary position sensor
Connector Terminal F41 1 2 Approx. 5 V
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P180D TRANSFER ROTARY POSITION SENSORDLN-57
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P180D TRANSFER ROTARY POSITION SENSOR
DTC LogicINFOID:0000000006222253
DTC DETECTION LOGIC
DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
1.DTC REPRODUCTION PROCEDURE
With CONSULT-III
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF to ON.
2. Turn the 4WD shift switch AUTO ⇒4H ⇒4LO ⇒4H ⇒AUTO.
3. Perform self-diagnosis for “ALL MODE AWD/4WD”.
Is DTC
“P180D” detected?
YES >> Proceed to diagnosis procedure. Refer to DLN-57, "Diagnosis Procedure".
NO >> INSPECTION END
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000006222254
1.CHECK TRANSFER ROTARY POSITION SENSOR SIGNAL
1. Turn the ignition switch ON.
2. Check the voltage between transfer control unit harness connector and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 6.
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK TRANSFER ROTARY POSI TION SENSOR POWER SUPPLY
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect transfer rotary pos ition sensor harness connector.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON.
CAUTION:
Never start the engine.
4. Check the voltage between transfer rotary position sensor harness connector terminals.
DTC Display item Malfunction detected condition Possible cause
P180D ROTARY POSITION SEN Malfunction is detected in transfer rotary
position sensor.Transfer rotary position sensor
 Transfer rotary po
sition sensor error
 Transfer rotary posi tion sensor circuit
error
+
−Vol tag e
Transfer control unit
Connector Terminal
E59 15 Ground
JPDIE0268GB
+ −
Vo l ta g e
Transfer rotary position sensor
Connector Terminal F41 1 2 Approx. 5 V
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P180E SENSOR POWER SUPPLY (8V)DLN-59
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P180E SENSOR POWER SUPPLY (8V)
DescriptionINFOID:0000000006222255
Supplies power (8V) to transfer internal speed sensor.
DTC LogicINFOID:0000000006222256
DTC DETECTION LOGIC
DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
1.DTC REPRODUCTION PROCEDURE
With CONSULT-III
1. Turn the ignition switch ON.
2. Perform self-diagnosis for “ALL MODE AWD/4WD”.
Is DTC
“P180E” detected?
YES >> Proceed to diagnosis procedure. Refer to DLN-59, "Diagnosis Procedure".
NO >> INSPECTION END
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000006222257
1.CHECK TRANSFER INTERNAL SPEED SENSOR POWER SUPPLY (1)
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect transfer control actuator harness connector.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON. CAUTION:
Never start the engine.
4. Check the voltage between transfer cont rol actuator harness connector terminals.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK TRANSFER INTERNAL SPEED SENSOR CIRCUIT
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect transfer control unit harness connector.
3. Check the continuity between transfer control uni t harness connector and transfer control actuator har-
ness connector.
4. Check the continuity between transfer control actuator harness connector and ground.
DTC Display item Malfunction detected condition Possible cause
P180E SEN POWER SUPPLY (8V) When the sensor power supply (8V) volt-
age is lower or higher than normal.Malfunction of transfer internal speed
sensor power supply circuit (open or
short)
+
−
Vo l ta g e
Transfer control actuator
Connector Terminal F52 3 7 Approx. 8 V
Transfer control unit Transfer control actuator Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
E59 39
F52 3
Existed
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DLN-60
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P180E SENSOR PO
WER SUPPLY (8V)
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Repair or replace error-detected parts.
3.CHECK TRANSFER INTERNAL SPEED SENSOR POWER SUPPLY (2)
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Connect transfer control actuator harness connector.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON. CAUTION:
Never start the engine.
4. Check the voltage between transfer contro l actuator harness connector terminals.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Transfer internal speed sensor is malfunctioni ng. Replace transfer control actuator. Refer to DLN-
114, "Removal and Installation".
4.CHECK TERMINALS AND HARNESS CONNECTORS
Check the pin terminals for damage or loose connection with each harness connector.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace transfer control unit. Refer to DLN-107, "Removal and Installation".
NO >> Repair or replace error-detected parts.
Transfer control actuator —Continuity
Connector Terminal
F52 7 Ground Not existed
+ −
Voltag e
Transfer control actuator
Connector Terminal F52 3 7 Approx. 8 V
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DLN-64
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P1811 POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
FOR TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT
P1811 POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT
DescriptionINFOID:0000000006222260
Supplies power to transfer control unit.
DTC LogicINFOID:0000000006222261
DTC DETECTION LOGIC
DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
1.DTC REPRODUCTION PROCEDURE
With CONSULT-III
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF to ON.
2. Perform self-diagnosis for “ALL MODE AWD/4WD”.
Is DTC
“P1811” detected?
YES >> Proceed to diagnosis procedure. Refer to DLN-64, "Diagnosis Procedure".
NO >> INSPECTION END
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000006222262
1.CHECK TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT POWER SUPPLY (1)
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect transfer control unit harness connector.
3. Check the voltage between transfer control unit harness connector and ground.
4. Turn the ignition switch ON. CAUTION:
Never start the engine.
5. Check the voltage between transfer control unit harness connector and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT POWER SUPPLY (2)
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Check the 10A fuse (#34).
3. Check the harness for open or short between transfe r control unit harness connector No.20 terminal and
10A (#34).
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Perform the trouble diagnosis for power supply circuit. Refer to PG-11, "Wiring Diagram - BAT-
TERY POWER SUPPLY -".
NO >> Repair or replace error-detected parts.
DTC Display item Malfunction detected condition Possible cause
P1811 BATTERY VOLTAGE When transfer control unit power supply
is lower or higher than normalMalfunction of transfer control unit pow-
er supply circuit (open or short)
Transfer control unit
—Voltage
Connector Terminal
E59 20 Ground Battery voltage
Transfer control unit —Voltage
Connector Terminal
E59 20 Ground Battery voltage
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P1811 POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT
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3.CHECK TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT POWER SUPPLY (3)
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Check the voltage between transfer control unit harness connector and ground.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON. CAUTION:
Never start the engine.
4. Check the voltage between transfer control unit harness connector and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> GO TO 4.
4.CHECK TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT POWER SUPPLY (4)
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Check the 10A fuse (#56).
3. Disconnect IPDM E/R harness connector.
4. Check the continuity between transfer control unit harness connector and IPDM E/R harness connector.
5. Check the continuity between transfer control unit harness connector and the ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Perform the trouble diagnosis for ignition power supply circuit. Refer to PG-89, "Wiring Diagram -
IGNITION POWER SUPPLY -".
NO >> Repair or replace error-detected parts.
5.CHECK TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT GROUND
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Check the continuity between transfer control unit harness connector and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 6.
NO >> Repair or replace error-detected parts.
6.CHECK TERMINALS AND HARNESS CONNECTORS
Transfer control unit — Voltage
Connector Terminal
E59 32 Ground 0 V
Transfer control unit — Voltage
Connector Terminal
E59 32 Ground Battery voltage
IPDM E/R Transfer control unit Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
E15 58 E59 32 Existed
Transfer control unit —Continuity
Connector Terminal
E59 32 Ground Not existed
Transfer control unit —Continuity
Connector Terminal
E60 46
Ground Existed
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P1816 PARKING/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCHDLN-69
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P1816 PARKING/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH
DTC LogicINFOID:0000000006222266
DTC DETECTION LOGIC
DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
1.DTC REPRODUCTION PROCEDURE
With CONSULT-III
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF to ON.
2. Shift the A/T shift selector P position.
3. Perform self-diagnosis for “ALL MODE AWD/4WD”.
Is DTC
“P1816” detected?
YES >> Proceed to diagnosis procedure. Refer to DLN-69, "Diagnosis Procedure".
NO >> INSPECTION END
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000006222267
1.PERFORM TCM SELF-DIAGNOSIS
With CONSULT-III
Perform self-diagnosis for “TRANSMISSION”.
Is any DTCs detected?
YES >> Check the DTC.
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.ERASE SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULT
With CONSULT-III
1. Erase self-diagnostic results for “ALL MODE AWD/4WD”.
2. Start the engine and drive vehicle at 30 km/h (19 MPH) or more.
3. Check that A/T CHECK indictor lamp turns OFF.
Does A/T CHECK indicator lamp turn OFF?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Refer to TM-165, "
Symptom Table".
3.CHECK TERMINALS AND HARNESS CONNECTORS
Check transfer control unit pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.
Is inspection result normal?
YES >> After turning the ignition switch OFF, perform DTC confirmation procedure again. When DTC
"P1816" is detected, Replace transfer control unit. Refer to DLN-107, "
Removal and Installation".
NO >> Repair or replace error-detected parts.
DTC Display item Malfunction detected condition Possible cause
P1816 PNP SW/CIRC Malfunction is detected in PNP switch
signal that is output from TCM through
CAN communication Harness or connector (CAN communi-
cation line)
TCM
- Internal malfunction of TCM
- A/T shift selector error
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DLN-72
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P181A TRANSFER MOTOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR
P181A TRANSFER MOTOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR
DTC LogicINFOID:0000000006222271
DTC DETECTION LOGIC
DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
1.DTC REPRODUCTION PROCEDURE
With CONSULT-III
1. Start the engine and drive at 40 km/h (25 MPH) or more for approximately 1minute.
2. Perform self-diagnosis for “ALL MODE AWD/4WD”.
Is DTC
“P181A” detected?
YES >> Proceed to diagnosis procedure. Refer to DLN-72, "Diagnosis Procedure".
NO >> INSPECTION END
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000006222272
1.CHECK TRANSFER MOTOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR POWER SUPPLY
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect transfer control actuator harness connector.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON. CAUTION:
Never start the engine.
4. Check the voltage between transfer contro l actuator harness connector terminals.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK TRANSFER MOTOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect transfer control unit harness connector.
3. Check the continuity between transfer control uni t harness connector and transfer control actuator har-
ness connector.
4. Check the continuity between transfer control actuator harness connector and ground.
DTC Display item Malfunction detected condition Possible cause
P181A MOTOR TEMP SEN When vehicle speed is 40km/h or more
and transfer motor temperature is lower
than normal
Transfer control actuator
 Malfunction of transfer motor temper-
ature sensor circuit. (open)
When transfer motor temperature is
higher than normal Transfer control actuator
 Malfunction of transfer motor temper-
ature sensor circuit. (short)
+ −
Voltag e
Transfer control actuator
Connector Terminal F52 4 7 Approx. 5 V
Transfer control unit Transfer control actuator Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
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F52 4
Existed
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