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Infiniti QX56 (JA60). Manual - part 351

 

 

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ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM

When there is an open circuit on MIL circuit, the ECM cannot warn the driver by lighting up MIL when there is

malfunction on engine control system.

Therefore, when electrical controlled throttle and part of ECM related diagnoses are continuously detected as

NG for 5 trips, ECM warns the driver that engine control system malfunctions and MIL circuit is open by means

of operating fail-safe function.

The fail-safe function also operates when above diagnoses except MIL circuit are detected and demands the

driver to repair the malfunction.

MIL Flashing Without DTC

When any SRT codes are not set, MIL may flash without DTC. For the details, refer to 

EC-459, "DTC Index"

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HOW TO SWITCH DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE

NOTE:

• It is better to count the time accurately with a clock.

• It is impossible to switch the diagnostic mode when an accelerator pedal position sensor circuit has

a malfunction.

• Always ECM returns to Diagnostic Test Mode I after ignition switch is turned OFF.

How to Set Diagnostic Test Mode II (Self-diagnostic Results)

1. Confirm that accelerator pedal is fully released, turn ignition switch ON and wait 3 seconds.
2. Repeat the following procedure quickly five times within 5 seconds.
a. Fully depress the accelerator pedal.
b. Fully release the accelerator pedal.
3. Wait 7 seconds, fully depress the accelerator pedal and keep it for approx. 10 seconds until the MIL starts

blinking.

NOTE:

Do not release the accelerator pedal for 10 seconds if MIL may start blinking on the halfway of this

10 seconds. This blinking is displaying SRT status and is continued for another 10 seconds. For

the details, refer to 

EC-459, "DTC Index"

.

Diagnostic Test 
Mode

KEY and ENG. 
Status

Function

Explanation of Function

Mode I

Ignition switch in 
ON position 

Engine stopped

BULB CHECK

This function checks the MIL bulb for damage (blown, open 
circuit, etc.).
If the MIL does not come on, check MIL circuit.

Engine running

MALFUNCTION
WARNING

This is a usual driving condition. When a malfunction is de-
tected twice in two consecutive driving cycles (two trip de-
tection logic), the MIL will light up to inform the driver that a 
malfunction has been detected.
The following malfunctions will light up or blink the MIL in 
the 1st trip.
• Misfire (Possible three way catalyst damage)
• One trip detection diagnoses

Mode II

Ignition switch in 
ON position 

Engine stopped

SELF-DIAGNOSTIC
RESULTS

This function allows DTCs and 1st trip DTCs to be read.

Engine operating condition in fail-safe mode

Engine speed will not rise more than 2,500 rpm due to the fuel cut

ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM

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4. Fully release the accelerator pedal.

ECM has entered to Diagnostic Test Mode II (Self-diagnostic results).

NOTE:

Wait until the same DTC (or 1st trip DTC) appears to confirm all DTCs certainly.

How to Erase Diagnostic Test Mode II (Self-diagnostic Results)

1. Set ECM in Diagnostic Test Mode II (Self-diagnostic results). Refer to “How to Set Diagnostic Test Mode II

(Self-diagnostic Results)”.

2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal and keep it for more than 10 seconds.

The emission-related diagnostic information has been erased from the backup memory in the ECM.

3. Fully release the accelerator pedal, and confirm the DTC 0000 is displayed.

DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE I — BULB CHECK

In this mode, the MIL on the instrument panel should stay ON. If it remains OFF, check the bulb. Refer to 

MWI-

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 or see 

EC-41

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DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE I — MALFUNCTION WARNING

This DTC number is clarified in Diagnostic Test Mode II (SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS)

DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE II — SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS

In this mode, the DTC and 1st trip DTC are indicated by the number of blinks of the MIL as shown below.

The DTC and 1st trip DTC are displayed at the same time. If the MIL does not illuminate in diagnostic test

mode I (Malfunction warning), all displayed items are 1st trip DTCs. If only one code is displayed when the MIL

illuminates in diagnostic test mode II (SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS), it is a DTC; if two or more codes are

displayed, they may be either DTCs or 1st trip DTCs. DTC No. is same as that of 1st trip DTC. These uniden-

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MIL

Condition

ON

When the malfunction is detected.

OFF

No malfunction.

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tified codes can be identified by using the CONSULT-III or GST. A DTC will be used as an example for how to

read a code.

A particular trouble code can be identified by the number of four-digit numeral flashes. The “zero” is indicated

by the number of ten flashes. The “A” is indicated by the number of eleven flash.The length of time the

1,000th-digit numeral flashes on and off is 1.2 seconds consisting of an ON (0.6-second) - OFF (0.6-second)

cycle.

The 100th-digit numeral and lower digit numerals consist of a 0.3-second ON and 0.3-second OFF cycle.

A change from one digit numeral to another occurs at an interval of 1.0-second OFF. In other words, the later

numeral appears on the display 1.3 seconds after the former numeral has disappeared.

A change from one trouble code to another occurs at an interval of 1.8-second OFF.

In this way, all the detected malfunctions are classified by their DTC numbers. The DTC 0000 refers to no mal-

function. (See 

EC-459, "DTC Index"

)

How to Erase Diagnostic Test Mode II (Self-diagnostic Results)

The DTC can be erased from the back up memory in the ECM by depressing accelerator pedal. Refer to “How

to Erase Diagnostic Test Mode II (Self-diagnostic Results)”.

• If the battery is disconnected, the DTC will be lost from the backup memory within 24 hours.

• Be careful not to erase the stored memory before starting trouble diagnoses.

OBD System Operation Chart

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RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MIL, 1ST TRIP DTC, DTC, AND DETECTABLE ITEMS

• When a malfunction is detected for the first time, the 1st trip DTC and the 1st trip freeze frame data are

stored in the ECM memory.

• When the same malfunction is detected in two consecutive trips, the DTC and the freeze frame data are

stored in the ECM memory, and the MIL will come on. For details, refer to 

EC-41, "Two Trip Detection Logic"

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• The MIL will go off after the vehicle is driven 3 times (driving pattern B) with no malfunction. The drive is

counted only when the recorded driving pattern is met (as stored in the ECM). If another malfunction occurs

while counting, the counter will reset.

• The DTC and the freeze frame data will be stored until the vehicle is driven 40 times (driving pattern A) with-

out the same malfunction recurring (except for Misfire and Fuel Injection System). For Misfire and Fuel Injec-

tion System, the DTC and freeze frame data will be stored until the vehicle is driven 80 times (driving pattern

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C) without the same malfunction recurring. The “TIME” in “SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS” mode of CON-

SULT-III will count the number of times the vehicle is driven.

• The 1st trip DTC is not displayed when the self-diagnosis results in OK for the 2nd trip.

SUMMARY CHART

For details about patterns B and C under “Fuel Injection System” and “Misfire”, see “EXPLANATION FOR DRIVING PATTERNS FOR
“MISFIRE <EXHAUST QUALITY DETERIORATION>”, “FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM”.
For details about patterns A and B under Other, see “EXPLANATION FOR DRIVING PATTERNS   FOR “MISFIRE <EXHAUST QUAL-
ITY DETERIORATION>”, “FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM”.
*1: Clear timing is at the moment OK is detected.
*2: Clear timing is when the same malfunction is detected in the 2nd trip.

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MIL, DTC, 1ST TRIP DTC AND DRIVING PATTERNS FOR “MISFIRE ”
<EXHAUST QUALITY DETERIORATION>, “FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM”

Items

Fuel Injection System

Misfire

Other

MIL (goes off)

3 (pattern B)

3 (pattern B)

3 (pattern B)

DTC, Freeze Frame Data (no 
display)

80 (pattern C)

80 (pattern C)

40 (pattern A)

1st Trip DTC (clear)

1 (pattern C), *

1

1 (pattern C), *

1

1 (pattern B)

1st Trip Freeze Frame Data 
(clear)

*1, *2

*1, *2

1 (pattern B)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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