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HOMESERVICE MANUALSINFINITI2011M56 V8-5.6L (VK56VD)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMEMIRRORSPOWER MIRROR POSITION SWITCH/SENSORTESTING AND INSPECTIONDRIVER SIDE
2011 Infiniti M56 V8-5.6L (VK56VD)
Driver Side
2011 Infiniti M56 V8-5.6L (VK56VD)SECTION Driver Side
MIRROR SENSOR:_:DRIVER SIDE
Component Function Check
1.CHECK FUNCTION
1. Select "MIR/SEN LH U-D", "MIR/SEN LH R-L" in "Data monitor" with CONSULT-III.
2. Check mirror sensor (driver side) signal under the following condition.
Is the indication normal?
YES - INSPECTION END
NO - Perform diagnosis procedure. SEE Diagnosis Procedure.
Diagnosis Procedure
1.CHECK DOOR MIRROR (DRIVER SIDE) SENSOR POWER SUPPLY
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect door mirror (driver side) connector.
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Check voltage between door mirror (driver side) harness connector and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES - GO TO 3.
NO - GO TO 2.
2.CHECK DOOR MIRROR (DRIVER SIDE) SENSOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect automatic drive positioner control unit connector.
3. Check continuity between automatic drive positioner control unit harness connector and door mirror
(driver side) harness connector.
4. Check continuity between automatic drive positioner control unit harness connector and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES - Replace automatic drive positioner control unit. Service and Repair.
NO - Repair or replace harness or connector.
3.CHECK DOOR MIRROR (DRIVER SIDE) SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect automatic drive positioner control unit connector.
3. Check continuity between automatic drive positioner control unit harness connector and door mirror
(driver side) harness connector.
4. Check continuity between automatic drive positioner control unit harness connector and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES - GO TO 4.
NO - Repair or replace harness or connector.
4.CHECK DOOR MIRROR (DRIVER SIDE) SENSOR CIRCUIT
1. Check continuity between automatic drive positioner control unit harness connector and door mirror
(driver side) harness connector.
2. Check continuity between automatic drive positioner control unit harness connector and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES - Replace door mirror sensor (built in driver side mirror).
NO - Repair or replace harness or connector.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.