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.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSINFINITI2012M56 V8-5.6L (VK56VD)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINTRANSMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMSTESTING AND INSPECTIONSCAN TOOL TESTING AND PROCEDURES
2012 Infiniti M56 V8-5.6L (VK56VD)
Scan Tool Testing and Procedures
2012 Infiniti M56 V8-5.6L (VK56VD)SECTION Scan Tool Testing and Procedures
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (TCM)
CONSULT Function (TRANSMISSION)
CONSULT APPLICATION ITEMS
*: Although "Function Test" and "Special Function" are selectable, do not use its.
WORK SUPPORT
SELF DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
Testing and Inspection.
IGN Counter
The IGN counter is indicated in Freeze frame data (FFD) and indicates the number of times that the ignition switch is turned ON after returning to the normal state from DTC.
- CAN malfunction
- The number is 0 when a malfunction is detected now.
- The number increases like 1->2->3...38->39 after returning to the normal condition whenever ignition switch OFF -> ON.
- The number is fixed to 39 until the self-diagnosis results are erased if it is over 39.
- Other than CAN malfunction
- The number is 0 when a malfunction is detected now.
- The number increases like 1->2->3...254->255 after returning to the normal condition whenever ignition switch OFF -> ON.
- The number is fixed to255 until the self-diagnosis results are erased if it is over 255.
DATA MONITOR
X: Standard, -: Not applicable, : Option
DTC & SRT CONFIRMATION
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
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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.