air condition INFINITI QX56 2004 Factory Service Manual

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Operational Check (Rear)EJS002CC
The purpose of the operational check is to confirm that the system operates properly.
CHECKING BLOWER
1. Turn the rear fan switch (front) clockwise to "1". The rear blower
should operate on low speed.
2. Turn the rear fan switch (front) clockwise again to switch position
"2", "3", and "4" until all speeds are checked.
3. Leave blower on maximum speed.
If NG, go to trouble diagnosis procedure for AT C - 9 0 , "
Rear Blower
Motor Circuit" .
If OK, continue with next check.
CHECKING TEMPERATURE DECREASE
1. Rotate rear temperature/mode dial (front) fully counterclockwise.
2. Check for cold air at appropriate discharge air outlets (headliner
outlets).
If NG, listen for sound of air mix door motor operation. If OK, go to
trouble diagnosis procedure for AT C - 11 0 , "
Insufficient Cooling" . If
air mix door motor appears to be malfunctioning, go to AT C - 7 3 ,
"DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR AIR MIX DOOR MOTOR
(REAR)" .
If OK, continue with next check.
CHECKING TEMPERATURE INCREASE
1. Rotate rear temperature/mode dial (front) clockwise.
2. Check for hot air at appropriate discharge air outlets (floor out-
lets).
If NG, listen for sound of air mix door motor operation. If OK, go to
trouble diagnosis procedure for AT C - 11 7 , "
Insufficient Heating" . If
air mix door motor appears to be malfunctioning, go to AT C - 7 3 ,
"DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR AIR MIX DOOR MOTOR
(REAR)" .
If OK, continue with next check.Conditions : Engine running and at normal operating temperature
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COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Front Air Control
The front air control has a built-in microcomputer which processes
information sent from various sensors needed for air conditioner
operation. The air mix door motors, mode door motor, intake door
motor, defroster door motor, blower motor and compressor are then
controlled.
The front air control is unitized with control mechanisms. When the
various switches and temperature dials are operated, data is input to
the front air control.
Self-diagnostic functions are also built into the front air control to pro-
vide quick check of malfunctions in the auto air conditioner system.
Potentio Temperature Control (PTC)
There are two PTCs (passenger and driver) built into the front air
control. They can be set at an interval of 0.5°C (1.0°F) in the 18°C
(65°F) to 30°C (85°F) temperature range by rotating the temperature
dial. The set temperature is displayed.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR A/C SYSTEM
SYMPTOM: A/C system does not come on.
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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Component Parts
Blower speed control system components are:

Front air control

Front blower motor

In-vehicle sensor

Ambient sensor

Optical sensor

Intake sensor
System Operation
Automatic Mode
In the automatic mode, the blower motor speed is calculated by the front air control and variable blower control
based on input from the in-vehicle sensor, optical sensor, intake sensor and ambient sensor, and potentio tem-
perature control (PTC).
When the air flow is increased, the duty ratio of the blower motor′s drive signal is changed at 8%/sec. to pre-
vent a sudden increase in air flow.
In addition to manual air flow control and the usual automatic air flow control, starting air flow control, low
water temperature starting control and high passenger compartment temperature starting control are avail-
able.
Starting Blower Speed Control
Start up from cold soak condition (Automatic mode).
In a cold start up condition where the engine coolant temperature is below 50°C (122°F), the blower will not
operate at blower speed 1 for a short period of time (up to 210 seconds). The exact start delay time varies
depending on the ambient and engine coolant temperatures.
In the most extreme case (very low ambient temperature) the blower starting delay will be 210 seconds as
described above. After the coolant temperature reaches 50°C (122°F), or the 210 seconds has elapsed, the
blower speed will increase to the objective blower speed.
Start up from normal operating or hot soak condition (Automatic mode).
The blower will begin operation momentarily after the AUTO switch is pushed. The blower speed will gradually
rise to the objective speed over a time period of 3 seconds or less (actual time depends on the objective
blower speed).
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Blower Speed Compensation - Sunload
When the in-vehicle temperature and the set temperature are very close, the blower will be operating at low
speed. The speed will vary depending on the sunload. During conditions of low or no sunload, the blower
operates at low speed. During high sunload conditions, the front air control causes the blower speed to
increase.
Blower Speed Control Specification
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Variable Blower Control
The variable blower control is located on the front heater and cooling
unit. The variable blower control receives a gate voltage from the
front air control to steplessly maintain the blower motor voltage in the
0 to 5 volt range (approx.).
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR BLOWER MOTOR
SYMPTOM: Blower motor operation is malfunctioning under starting
blower speed control.
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6. CHECK CIRCUIT CONTINUITY BETWEEN BCM AND FRONT AIR CONTROL
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect BCM connector M18 and front air control connector
M49.
3. Check continuity between BCM harness connector M18 terminal
27 (W/R) and front air control harness connector M49 terminal
12 (W/R).
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 7.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
7. CHECK VOLTAGE FOR FRONT AIR CONTROL (COMPRESSOR ON SIGNAL)
1. Reconnect BCM connector and front air control connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Check voltage between front air control harness connector M49
terminal 12 (W/R) and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 8.
NG-1 >> If the voltage is approx. 5V when A/C switch is ON, replace front air control. Refer to ATC-135,
"FRONT AIR CONTROL" .
NG-2 >> If the voltage is approx. 0V when A/C switch is OFF, replace BCM. Refer to BCS-19, "
Removal
and Installation of BCM" . 27 - 12 Continuity should exist.
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Te r m i n a l s
ConditionVoltag e
(Approx.) (+)
(-) Front air
control con-
nectorTe r m i n a l N o .
(Wire color)
M49 12 (W/R) GroundA/C switch: ON 0V
A/C switch: OFF 5V
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8. CHECK REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR
WITH CONSULT-II
1. Start engine.
2. Check voltage of refrigerant pressure sensor. Refer to AT C - 3 3 , "
CONSULT-II Function (BCM)" .
WITHOUT CONSULT-II
1. Start engine.
2. Check voltage between ECM harness connector F54 terminal
70 (B/W) and ground.
OK or NG
OK >>
WITH CONSULT-II
GO TO 9.

WITHOUT CONSULT-II
GO TO 10.
NG >> Refer to EC-607, "
REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR" .
9. CHECK BCM INPUT (FAN ON) SIGNAL
Check FAN ON/OFF signal while changing the front switch position.
Refer to ATC-33, "
CONSULT-II Function (BCM)" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 12.
NG >> GO TO 10.
10. CHECK CIRCUIT CONTINUITY BETWEEN BCM AND FRONT AIR CONTROL
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect BCM connector M18 and front air control connector
M49.
3. Check continuity between BCM harness connector M18 terminal
28 (L/R) and front air control harness connector M49 terminal 10
(L/R).
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 11.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
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Condition Voltage (+)
(-)
ECM con-
nectorTe r m i n a l N o .
(Wire color)
F54 70 (B/W) Ground A/C switch: ON Approx. 0.36 - 3.88V
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FRONT FAN SWITCH ON : FAN ON SIG ON
FRONT FAN SWITCH OFF : FAN ON SIG OFF
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28 - 10 Continuity should exist.
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11 . CHECK VOLTAGE FOR FRONT AIR CONTROL (FAN ON SIGNAL)
1. Reconnect BCM connector and front air control connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Check voltage between front air control harness connector M49
terminal 10 (L/R) and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> Check CAN communication. Refer to ATC-32, "CAN Communication System Description" .
NG-1 >> If the voltage is approx. 5V when blower motor is ON, replace front air control. Refer to ATC-135,
"FRONT AIR CONTROL" .
NG-2 >> If the voltage is approx. 0V when blower motor is OFF, replace BCM. Refer to BCS-19, "
Removal
and Installation of BCM" .
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(Approx.) (+)
(-)
Front air con-
trol connectorTe r m i n a l N o .
(Wire color)
M49 10 (L/R) GroundA/C switch: ON
Blower motor
operates0V
A/C switch: OFF 5V
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PERFORMANCE CHART
Test Condition
Testing must be performed as follows:
Te s t R e a d i n g
Recirculating-to-discharge Air Temperature Table
Ambient Air Temperature-to-operating Pressure Table
Vehicle location Indoors or in the shade (in a well-ventilated place)
Doors Closed
Door window Open
Hood Open
TEMP. Max. COLD
Mode switch
(Ventilation) set
Recirculation (REC) switch
(Recirculation) set
Fan (blower) speedMax. speed set
Engine speed Idle speed
Operate the air conditioning system for 10 minutes before taking measurements.
Inside air (Recirculating air) at blower assembly inlet
Discharge air temperature at center ventilator
°C (°F) Relative humidity
%Air temperature
°C (°F)
50 - 6020 (68) 5.3 - 6.5 (42 - 44)
25 (77) 9.7 - 11.5 (49 - 53)
30 (86) 13.8 - 16.3 (57 - 61)
35 (95) 18.0 - 21.2 (64 - 70)
40 (104) 22.2 - 25.7 (72 - 78)
60 - 7020 (68) 6.5 - 7.7 (44 - 46)
25 (77) 11.5 - 13.3 (53 - 56)
30 (86) 16.3 - 18.8 (61 - 66)
35 (95) 21.2 - 24.0 (70 - 75)
40 (104) 25.7 - 29.2 (78 - 85)
Ambient air
High-pressure (Discharge side)
kPa (kg/cm
2 , psi)Low-pressure (Suction side)
kPa (kg/cm2 , psi) Relative humidity
%Air temperature
°C (°F)
50 - 7020 (68)680 - 840
(6.94 - 8.57, 98.6 - 121.8)160 - 198
(1.63 - 2.02, 23.2 - 28.7)
25 (77)800 - 985
(8.16 - 10.05, 116.0 - 142.8)198 - 245
(2.02 - 2.50, 28.7 - 35.5)
30 (86)940 - 1,150
(9.59 - 11.73, 136.3 - 166.8)225 - 278
(2.30 - 2.84, 32.6 - 40.3)
35 (95)1,160 - 1,410
(11.83 - 14.38, 168.2 - 204.5)273 - 335
(2.78 - 3.42, 39.6 - 48.6)
40 (104)1,325 - 1,620
(13.52 - 16.52, 192.1 - 234.9)325 - 398
(3.32 - 4.06, 47.1 - 57.7)

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Low-pressure Side Sometimes Becomes Negative
Low-pressure Side Becomes Negative
Gauge indication Refrigerant cycle Probable cause Corrective action
Low-pressure side sometimes
becomes negative.

Air conditioning system
does not function and does
not cyclically cool the com-
partment air.

The system constantly func-
tions for a certain period of
time after compressor is
stopped and restarted.Refrigerant does not dis-
charge cyclically.
↓
Moisture is frozen at expan-
sion valve outlet and inlet.
↓
Water is mixed with refriger-
ant.

Drain water from refrigerant
or replace refrigerant.

Replace liquid tank.
AC354A
Gauge indication Refrigerant cycle Probable cause Corrective action
Low-pressure side becomes nega-
tive.
Liquid tank or front/rear side of
expansion valve′s pipe is
frosted or dewed.High-pressure side is closed
and refrigerant does not flow.
↓
Expansion valve or liquid tank
is frosted.Leave the system at rest until
no frost is present. Start it
again to check whether or not
the malfunction is caused by
water or foreign particles.

If water is the cause, initially
cooling is okay. Then the
water freezes causing a
blockage. Drain water from
refrigerant or replace refrig-
erant.

If due to foreign particles,
remove expansion valve
and remove the particles
with dry and compressed air
(not shop air).

If either of the above meth-
ods cannot correct the mal-
function, replace expansion
valve.

Replace liquid tank.

Check lubricant for contami-
nation.
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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR WATER VALVE
1. CHECK WATER VALVE RELAY POWER INPUT CIRCUITS
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect water valve relay connector M7.
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Check voltage between water valve relay harness connector ter-
minals and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
2. CHECK WATER VALVE CONTROL
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Select MAX A/C with mode switch.
3. Check continuity between water valve relay harness connector
M7 terminal 1 (W/G) and ground, as MAX A/C is switched OFF
and ON.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> GO TO 3.
3. CHECK WATER VALVE CONTROL OUTPUT CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect front air control connector M50.
3. Check continuity between water valve relay harness connector
M7 terminal 1 (W/G) and front air control harness connector
M50 terminal 29 (W/G).
4. Check continuity between water valve relay harness connector
M7 terminal 1 (W/G) and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace front air control. Refer to ATC-135, "FRONT AIR CONTROL" .
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
Terminals Ignition switch position
(+)
(-) OFF ON Water valve
relay con-
nectorTe r m i n a l N o .
(Wire color)
M72 (Y/G)
GroundBattery voltage Battery voltage
3 (G/Y) 0V Battery voltage
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Condition Continuity (+)
(-) Water valve
relay con-
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(Wire color)
M7 1 (W/G) GroundMAX A/C: ON Yes
MAX A/C: OFF No
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1 - 29 : Continuity should exist.
1 - Ground : Continuity should not exist.
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