air condition INFINITI QX56 2011 Factory Service Manual

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AFS SWITCH
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Repair or replace harness.
4.CHECK AFS SWITCH
Refer to EXL-108, "
Component Inspection".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace AFS control unit. Refer to EXL-135, "Removal and Installation".
NO >> Replace AFS switch.
Component InspectionINFOID:0000000006213975
1.CHECK AFS SWITCH
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect triple switch connector.
3. Check continuity between triple switch terminals.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> INSPECTION END
NO >> Replace AFS switch.
Triple switch Condition Continuity
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3 4 AFS switch Pressed Existed
Released Not existed
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BOTH SIDE HEADLAMPS DO NOT SWITCH TO HIGH BEAM
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DescriptionINFOID:0000000006213982
Both side headlamps (HI) are not turned ON when setting to the lighting switch HI or PASS.
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000006213983
1.COMBINATION SWITCH INSPECTION
Check combination switch. Refer to BCS-80, "
Symptom Table".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
2.CHECK HEADLAMP (HI) REQUEST SIGNAL INPUT
CONSULT-III DATA MONITOR
1. Select “HL HI REQ” of IPDM E/R data monitor item.
2. With operating the lighting switch, check the monitor status.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Replace BCM. Refer to BCS-81, "
Removal and Installation".
3.HEADLAMP (HI) CIRCUIT INSPECTION
Check headlamp (HI) circuit. Refer to EXL-86, "
Component Function Check".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace IPDM E/R.
NO >> Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
Monitor item Condition Monitor status
HL HI REQ Lighting switch
(2ND) HI or PASS On
LO Off
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BOTH SIDE HEADLAMPS (LO) ARE NOT TURNED ON
BOTH SIDE HEADLAMPS (L
O) ARE NOT TURNED ON
DescriptionINFOID:0000000006213984
Both side headlamps (LO) are not turned ON in any condition.
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000006213985
1.CHECK COMBINATION SWITCH
Check combination switch. Refer to BCS-80, "
Symptom Table".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
2.CHECK HEADLAMP (LO) REQUEST SIGNAL INPUT
CONSULT-III DATA MONITOR
1. Select “HL LO REQ” of IPDM E/R data monitor item.
2. With operating the lighting switch, check the monitor status.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Replace BCM. Refer to BCS-81, "
Removal and Installation".
3.HEADLAMP (LO) CIRCUIT INSPECTION
Check headlamp (LO) circuit. Refer to EXL-88, "
Component Function Check".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace IPDM E/R.
NO >> Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
Monitor item Condition Monitor status
HL LO REQ Lighting switch 2ND On
OFF Off
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PARKING, LICENSE PLATE, SIDE MARKER AND TAIL LAMPS ARE NOT TURNED ON
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TURNED ON
DescriptionINFOID:0000000006213986
The parking, license plate, tail lamps and side marker are not turned ON in any condition.
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000006213987
1.CHECK FUSE
Check that the following fuse is fusing.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Repair the applicable circuit. And then replace the fuse.
2.COMBINATION SWITCH INSPECTION
Check combination switch. Refer to BCS-80, "
Symptom Table".
Is the combination switch normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
3.CHECK TAIL LAMP RELAY REQUEST SIGNAL INPUT
CONSULT-III DATA MONITOR
1. Select “TAIL & CLR REQ” of IPDM E/R data monitor item.
2. With operating the lighting switch, check the monitor status.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace IPDM E/R.
NO >> Replace BCM. Refer to BCS-81, "
Removal and Installation".
Location Fuse No. Capacity
IPDM E/R #46 10 A
#47 10 A
Monitor item Condition Monitor status
TAIL & CLR REQ Lighting switch 1ST On
OFF Off
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BOTH SIDE FRONT FOG
LAMPS ARE NOT TURNED ON
BOTH SIDE FRONT FOG LA MPS ARE NOT TURNED ON
DescriptionINFOID:0000000006213988
The front fog lamps are not turned ON in any condition.
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000006213989
1.CHECK FUSE
Check that the following fuse is fusing.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Repair the applicable circuit. And then replace the fuse.
2.COMBINATION SWITCH INSPECTION
Check combination switch. Refer to BCS-80, "
Symptom Table".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
3.CHECK FRONT FOG LAMP REQUEST SIGNAL INPUT
CONSULT-III DATA MONITOR
1. Select “FR FOG REQ” of IPDM E/R data monitor item.
2. With operating the front fog lamp switch, check the monitor status.
Is the item status normal?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Replace BCM. Refer to BCS-81, "
Removal and Installation".
4.FRONT FOG LAMP CIRCUIT INSPECTION
Check the front fog lamp circuit. Refer to EXL-94, "
Component Function Check".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace IPDM E/R.
NO >> Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
Unit Location Fuse No. Capacity
Front fog lamp IPDM E/R #50 15 A
Monitor item Condition Monitor status
FR FOG REQ Front fog lamp switch
(With lighting switch 1ST)ON On
OFF Off
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HEADLAMP AIMING ADJUSTMENTEXL-121
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HEADLAMP AIMING ADJUSTMENT
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preparation before adjusting
NOTE:
 for details, refer to the regulations in your own country.
 perform aiming if the vehicle front body has been repaired and/or the headlamp assembly has been
replaced.
before performing aiming adjustment, check the following.  adjust the tire pressure to the specification.
 fill with fuel, engine coolant and each oil.
 maintain the unloaded vehicle condition. (remove luggage from the passenger compartment and the lug- gage room.)
NOTE:
do not remove the temporary tire, jack and on-vehicle tool.
 wipe out dirt on the headlamp.
CAUTION:
never use organic solvent (thinner, gasoline etc.)
 ride alone on the driver seat.
aiming adjustment screw
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A. Headlamp RH HI /LO (UP/DOWN)
adjustment screw B. Headlamp LH HI/LO (UP/DOWN)
adjustment screw
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DescriptionINFOID:0000000006213992
PREPARATION BEFORE ADJUSTING
NOTE:
 For details, refer to the regulations in your own country.
 Perform aiming if the vehicle front body has been repaired and/or the headlamp assembly has been
replaced.
Before performing aiming adjustm ent, check the following.  Adjust the tire pressure to the specification.
 Fill with fuel, engine coolant and each oil.
 Maintain the unloaded vehicle condition. (Remove luggage from the passenger compartment and the trunk
room.)
NOTE:
Do not remove the temporary tire, jack and on-vehicle tool.
 Wipe out dirt on the headlamp. CAUTION:
Never use organic solvent (thinner, gasoline etc.)
 Ride alone on the driver seat.
AIMING ADJUSTMENT SCREW
 Turn the aiming adjusting screw for adjustment.
 For the position and direction of the adjusting screw, refer to the figure.
NOTE:
A screwdriver or hexagonal wrench [6 mm (0.24 in)] can be used
for adjustment.
Aiming Adjustment ProcedureINFOID:0000000006213993
1. Place the screen. NOTE:
 Stop the vehicle facing the wall.
 Place the board on a plain road vertically.
2. Face the vehicle with the screen. Maintain 10 m (32.8 ft) between the front fog lamp center and the
screen.
3. Start the engine. Turn the front fog lamp ON. NOTE:
Shut off the headlamp light with the board to pr event from illuminating the adjustment screen.
CAUTION:
Never cover the lens surface with a tape etc. The lens is made of resin.
4. Adjust the cutoff line height (A) with the aiming adjus tment screw so that the distance (X) between the hor-
izontal center line of front fog lamp (H) and (A) becomes 200 mm (7.87 in).
A: UP
B: DOWN
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SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
Work FlowINFOID:0000000006367800
CUSTOMER INTERVIEW
Interview the customer if possible, to determine the c onditions that exist when the noise occurs. Use the Diag-
nostic Worksheet during the interview to document the facts and conditions when the noise occurs and any
customer comments. Refer to EXT-10, "
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 w hen 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 per forming a test drive with the customer.
 After identifying the type of noise, isolate the noise in terms of its characteristics. The noise characteristics
are provided so that the customer, service advis er, and technician use the same language when describing
the noise.
 Squeak – (Like tennis shoes on a clean floor) Squeak characteristics include the light contact / fast movement / brought on by road conditions / hard sur-
faces = high-pitched noise / softer surfaces = low-pitched noises / edge to surface = chirping
 Creak – (Like walking on an old wooden floor) Creak characteristics include firm contact / slow movement/twisting with a rotational movement / pitch
dependent on materials / often brought on by activity.
 Rattle – (Like shaking a baby rattle) Rattle characteristics include fast repeated contact / vibr ation or similar movement / loose parts/missing clip
or fastener / incorrect clearance.
 Knock – (Like a knock on a door) Knock characteristics include hollow sounds / someti mes repeating / often brought on by driver action.
 Tick – (Like a clock second hand) Tick characteristics include gentle contacting of light materials / loose components / can be caused by driver
action or road conditions.
 Thump – (Heavy, muffled knock noise)
Thump characteristics include softer knock / dull sounds often brought on by activity.
 Buzz – (Like a bumblebee) Buzz characteristics include high frequency rattle / firm contact.
 Often the degree of acceptable noise level varies depending upon the person. A noise that a technician may
judge as acceptable may be very irritating to a customer.
 Weather conditions, especially humidity and temperat ure, may have a great effect on noise level.
DUPLICATE THE NOISE AND TEST DRIVE
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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.
If the noise can be duplicated easily during the test drive, to help identify the source of the noise, try to dupli-
cate the noise with the vehicle stopped by doing one or all of the following items:
1) Close a door.
2) Tap or push/pull around the area where the noise appears to be coming from.
3) Rev the engine.
4) Use a floor jack to recreate vehicle “twist”.
5) At idle, apply engine load (electrical load, half-cl utch on M/T models, drive position on A/T models).
6) Raise the vehicle on a hoist and hit a tire with a rubber hammer.
 Drive the vehicle and attempt to duplicate the conditions the customer states exist when the noise occurs.
 If it is difficult to duplicate the noise, drive the vehicle slowly on an undulating or rough road to stress the
vehicle body.
CHECK RELATED SERVICE BULLETINS
After verifying the customer concern or symptom, che ck ASIST for Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) related
to the concern or symptom.
If a TSB relates to the symptom, follow the procedure to repair the noise.
LOCATE THE NOISE AND IDENTIFY THE ROOT CAUSE
1. Narrow down the noise to a general area. To help pinpoint the source of the noise, use a listening tool
(Chassis ear: J-39570, engine ear, and mechanics stethoscope).
2. Narrow down the noise to a more specific area and identify the cause of the noise by:
 Removing the component(s) in the area that is / are suspected to be the cause of the noise.
Do not use too much force when removing clips and fasteners, otherwise clips and fasteners can be broken
or lost during the repair, resulting in the creation of new noise.
 Tapping or pushing/pulling the component(s) that is / are suspected to be the cause of the noise.
Do not tap or push/pull the component(s) with excessive force, otherwise the noise is eliminated only tempo-
rarily.
 Feeling for a vibration by hand by touching the component(s ) that is / are suspected to be the cause of the
noise.
 Placing a piece of paper between components that are suspected to be the cause of the noise.
 Looking for loose components and contact marks. Refer to EXT-8, "
Inspection Procedure".
REPAIR THE CAUSE
 If the cause is a loose component, tighten the component securely.
 If the cause is insufficient clearance between components:
- Separate components by repositioning or loosening and retightening the components, if possible.
- Insulate components with a suitable insulator such as urethane pads, foam blocks, felt cloth tape, or ure-
thane tape. A NISSAN Squeak and Rattle Kit (J-43980) is available through the authorized NISSAN Parts
Department.
CAUTION:
Never use excessive force as many components are constructed of plastic and may be damaged.
NOTE:
Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.
The following materials are contained in the NISSA N Squeak and Rattle Kit (J-43980). Each item can be
ordered separately as needed.
URETHANE PADS [1.5 mm (0.059 in) thick]
Insulates connectors, harness, etc.
 76268-9E005: 100 ×135 mm (3.937 ×5.315 in)
 76884-71L01: 60 ×85 mm (2.362 ×3.346 in)
 76884-71L02: 15 ×25 mm (0.591 ×0.984 in)
INSULATOR (Foam blocks)
Insulates components from contact. Can be used to fill space behind a panel.
 73982-9E000: 45 mm (1.772 in) thick, 50 ×50 mm (1.969 ×1.969 in)
 73982-50Y00: 10 mm (0.394 in) thick, 50 ×50 mm (1.969 ×1.969 in)
INSULATOR (Light foam block)
80845-71L00: 30 mm (1.181 in) thick, 30 ×50 mm (1.181 ×1.969in)
FELT CLOTHTAPE
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Used to insulate where movement does not occur. Ideal for instrument panel applications.
 68370-4B000: 15 ×25 mm (0.591 ×0.984 in) pad
 68239-13E00: 5 mm (0.197 in) wide tape roll
The following materials, not found in the kit, can also be used to repair squeaks and rattles.
UHMW (TEFLON) TAPE
Insulates where slight movement is present. Ideal for instrument panel applications.
SILICONE GREASE
Used in place of UHMW tape that is visible or does not fit. Only lasts a few months.
SILICONE SPRAY
Used when grease cannot be applied.
DUCT TAPE
Used to eliminate movement.
CONFIRM THE REPAIR
After repair is complete, test drive the vehicle to confir m that the cause of noise is repaired by test driving the
vehicle. Operate the vehicle under the same conditions as when the noise originally occurred. Refer to the
notes on the Diagnostic Worksheet.
Inspection ProcedureINFOID:0000000006367801
Refer to Table of Contents for specific component removal and installation information.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Most incidents are caused by contact and movement between:
1. The cluster lid A and instrument panel
2. Acrylic lens and combination meter housing
3. Instrument panel to front pillar garnish
4. Instrument panel to windshield
5. Instrument panel mounting pins
6. Wiring harnesses behind the combination meter
7. A/C defroster duct and duct joint
These incidents can usually be located by tapping or moving the components to duplicate the noise or by
pressing on the components while driving to stop the noise. Most of these incidents can be repaired by
applying felt cloth tape or silicon spray (in hard to reach areas). Urethane pads can be used to insulate
wiring harness.
CAUTION:
Never use silicone spray to isolate a squeak or ra ttle. If the area is saturated with silicone, the
recheck of repair becomes impossible.
CENTER CONSOLE
Components to check include:
1. Shifter assembly cover to finisher
2. A/C control unit and cluster lid C
3. Wiring harnesses behind audio and A/C control unit
The instrument panel repair and isolation pr ocedures also apply to the center console.
DOORS
Check the following items:
1. Finisher and inner panel making a slapping noise
2. Inside handle escutcheon connection to door finisher
3. Wiring harnesses tapping
4. Door striker out of alignment causing a popping noise on starts and stops
Tapping, moving the components, or pressing on them wh ile driving to duplicate the conditions can isolate
many of these incidents. The areas can usually be insula ted with felt cloth tape or insulator foam blocks from
the NISSAN Squeak and Rattle Kit (J-43980) to repair the noise.
TRUNK
Trunk noises are often caused by a loose jack or loose items put into the trunk by the customer.
In addition check for the following items:
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