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HOMESERVICE MANUALSINFINITI2013QX56 AWD V8-5.6L (VK56VD)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMELOCKSPOWER LOCKSTESTING AND INSPECTIONCOMPONENT TESTS AND GENERAL DIAGNOSTICSDOOR SWITCH
2013 Infiniti QX56 AWD V8-5.6L (VK56VD)
Door Switch
2013 Infiniti QX56 AWD V8-5.6L (VK56VD)SECTION Door Switch
DOOR SWITCH
Component Function Check
1. CHECK FUNCTION
1.Select "DOOR LOCK" of "BCM" using CONSULT.
2.Select "DOOR SW-DR", "DOOR SW-AS", "DOOR SW-RL", "DOOR SW-RR", in "DATA MONITOR" mode.
3.Check that the function operates normally according to the following conditions.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES- Door switch is OK.
NO- Refer to "Diagnosis Procedure" .
Diagnosis Procedure
1. CHECK DOOR SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL
1.Turn ignition switch OFF.
2.Disconnect malfunctioning door switch connector.
3.Check signal between malfunctioning door switch harness connector and ground using oscilloscope.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES- GO TO 3.
NO- GO TO 2.
2. CHECK DOOR SWITCH CIRCUIT
1.Disconnect BCM connector.
2.Check continuity between door switch harness connector and BCM harness connector.
3.Check continuity between door switch harness connector and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES- Replace BCM. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Service and Repair.
NO- Repair or replace harness.
3. CHECK DOOR SWITCH GROUND CIRCUIT
Check continuity between door switch harness connector and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES- GO TO 4.
NO- Repair or replace harness.
4. CHECK DOOR SWITCH
Refer to "Component Inspection" .
Is the inspection result normal?
YES- GO TO 5.
NO- Replace malfunctioning door switch.
5. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to "Intermittent Incident" Intermittent Incident.
- INSPECTION END
Component Inspection
1. CHECK DOOR SWITCH
1.Turn ignition switch OFF.
2.Disconnect malfunctioning door switch connector.
3.Check continuity between door switch terminals.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES- INSPECTION END
NO- Replace malfunction door switch.
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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.