Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2012 Infiniti M56 V8-5.6L (VK56VD)FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview
BCM
Fail-safe
FAIL-SAFE CONTROL BY DTC
BCM performs fail-safe control when any DTC are detected.
FAIL-SAFE CONTROL BY RAIN SENSOR MALFUNCTION
BCM detects the light and rain sensor serial link error and the rain sensor malfunction.
BCM controls the following fail-safe when rain sensor has a malfunction.
- Front wiper switch AUTO and sensing rain drop: The condition just before the activation of fail-safe is maintained until the front wiper switch is turned OFF.
- Front wiper switch AUTO and not sensing rain drop: Front wiper is LO operation until the front wiper switch is turned off.
FAIL-SAFE CONTROL OF COMBINATION SWITCH READING FUNCTION CAUSED BY LOW
POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE
If voltage of battery power supply lower, BCM maintains combination switch reading to the status when input voltage is less than approximately 9 V.
NOTE:
When voltage of battery power supply is approximately 9 V or more, combination switch reading function returns to normal operation.
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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