air condition INFINITI QX56 2004 Factory Service Manual

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Ambient Sensor CircuitEJS002CS
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Ambient Sensor
The ambient sensor is attached on the radiator core support (left
side). It detects ambient temperature and converts it into a value
which is then input into the front air control.
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INPUT PROCESS
The front air control includes a processing circuit for the ambient sensor input. However, when the tempera-
ture detected by the ambient sensor increases quickly, the processing circuit retards the front air control func-
tion. It only allows the front air control to recognize an ambient temperature increase of 0.33°C (0.6°F) per 100
seconds.
This prevents constant adjustments due to momentary conditions, such as stopping after high speed driving.
Although the actual ambient temperature has not changed, the temperature detected by the ambient sensor
will increase. This is because the heat from the engine compartment can radiate to the front grille area, loca-
tion of the ambient sensor.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR AMBIENT SENSOR
SYMPTOM: Ambient sensor circuit is open or shorted. (40 or 41 is
indicated as a result of conducting the front air control self-diagnosis)
1. CHECK VOLTAGE BETWEEN AMBIENT SENSOR AND GROUND
1. Disconnect ambient sensor connector E1.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Check voltage between ambient sensor harness connector E1
terminal 1 (P) and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> GO TO 4.
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1 - Ground : Approx. 5V
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IN-CABIN MICROFILTER
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IN-CABIN MICROFILTERPFP:27277
Removal and InstallationEJS002D3
FUNCTION
The air inside the passenger compartment is filtered by the in-cabin
microfilters when the heater or A/C controls are set on either the
recirculation or fresh mode. The two in-cabin microfilters are located
in the front heater and cooling unit assembly. The rear heater and
cooling unit assembly only draws in air from the passenger compart-
ment to recirculate into the passenger compartment, so the rear
heater and cooling unit assembly is not equipped with in-cabin
microfilters.
REPLACEMENT TIMING
Replacement of the two in-cabin microfilters is recommended on a regular interval depending on the driving
conditions. Refer to MA-6, "
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE" . It may also be necessary to replace the two in-
cabin microfilters as part of a component replacement if the in-cabin microfilters are damaged.
REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE
1. Remove the two lower glove box hinge pins to remove the glove
box from the instrument panel and let it hang from the cord.
2. Remove the screw and remove the in-cabin microfilter cover.
3. Remove the in-cabin microfilters from the front heater and cool-
ing unit assembly housing.
4. Insert the first new in-cabin microfilter into the front heater and
cooling unit assembly housing and slide it over to the right.
Insert the second new in-cabin microfilter into the front heater
and cooling unit assembly housing.
NOTE:
The in-cabin microfilters are marked with air flow arrows. The
end of the microfilter with the arrow should face the rear of the
vehicle. The arrows should point downward.
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REFRIGERANT LINES
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2. Pour one bottle 7.4 cc (1/4 ounce) of the HFC-134a (R-134a) fluorescent leak detection dye (J-41447) into
the HFC-134a (R-134a) dye injector (J-41459).
CAUTION:
If repairing the A/C system or replacing a component, pour the HFC-134a (R-134a) fluorescent leak
detection dye (J-41447) directly into the open system connection and proceed with the service
procedures.
3. Connect the refrigerant dye injector (J-41459) to the low-pressure service valve.
4. Start the engine and switch the A/C system ON.
5. When the A/C system is operating (compressor running), inject one bottle 7.4 cc (1/4 ounce) of HFC-134a
(R-134a) fluorescent leak detection dye (J-41447) through the low-pressure service valve using HFC-
134a (R-134a) dye injector (J-41459). Refer to the manufacturer's operating instructions.
6. With the engine still running, disconnect the HFC-134a (R-134a) dye injector (J-41459) from the low-pres-
sure service valve.
7. Operate the A/C system for a minimum of 20 minutes to mix the HFC-134a (R-134a) fluorescent leak
detection dye (J-41447) with the A/C system oil. Depending on the leak size, operating conditions and
location of the leak, it may take from minutes to days for the HFC-134a (R-134a) fluorescent leak detec-
tion dye to penetrate an A/C system leak and become visible.
Electronic Refrigerant Leak DetectorEJS002DY
PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDLING LEAK DETECTOR
NOTE:
When performing a refrigerant leak check, use a electronic refrigerant leak detector (J-41995) or equivalent.
Ensure that the electronic refrigerant leak detector (J-41995) is calibrated and set properly according to the
manufacturer's operating instructions.
The electronic refrigerant leak detector (J-41995) is a delicate
device. To use the leak detector properly, read the manufacturer's
operating instructions and perform any specified maintenance.
1. Position the probe approximately 5 mm (3/16 in) away from the
point to be checked as shown.
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AUDIO
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4. CHECK STEERING SWITCH RESISTANCE
Check resistance between steering switch terminals.
OK or NG
OK >> Inspection End.
NG >> Replace steering switch. Refer to AV- 4 7 , "
Removal and Installation of Steering Wheel Audio Con-
trol Switches" .
AV Switch CheckEKS007KN
1. AV SWITCH SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION CHECK
1. Perform AV switch self-diagnosis function. Refer to AV- 2 7 , "
AV Switch Self-Diagnosis Function" .
Does AV switch operate normally?
YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> GO TO 2.
2. CHECK AV SWITCH POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Check AV switch power supply and ground circuit. Refer to AV-120, "
Power Supply and Ground Circuit
Check for AV Switch" .
OK or NG
YES >> Replace AV switch. Refer to AV-45, "Removal and Installation for AV Switch" .
NO >> Repair malfunctioning part.
Audio Communication Line CheckEKS007KO
1. CHECK AUDIO COMMUNICATION LINE

Start audio communication line check. Refer to AV-126, "Audio Communication Line Check (Between Dis-
play Control Unit and Audio Unit)" .
OK or NG
OK >> Inspection End.
NG >> Replace malfunctioning part.
Terminal Signal name ConditionResistance
(Ω)
(Approx.)
16 17Seek (down) Depress (station) down switch. 165
Power Depress power switch. 0
Volume (down) Depress volume down switch. 652
20 17Seek (up) Depress (station) up switch. 165
Mode Depress mode switch. 0
Volume (up) Depress volume up switch. 652
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NAVIGATION SYSTEM
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In map-matching, alternative routes to reach the destination will
be shown and prioritized, after the road on which the vehicle is
currently driven has been judged and the current-location mark
has been repositioned.
If there is an error in distance and/or direction, the alternative
routes will be shown in different order of priority, and the wrong
road can be avoided.
If two roads are running in parallel, they are of the same priority.
Therefore, the current-location mark may appear on either of
them alternately, depending on maneuvering of the steering
wheel and configuration of the road.

Map-matching does not function correctly when the road on
which the vehicle is driving is new and not recorded in the map
DVD-ROM, or when the road pattern stored in the map data and
the actual road pattern are different due to repair.
When driving on a road not present in the map, the map-match-
ing function may find another road and position the current-loca-
tion mark on it. Then, when the correct road is detected, the
current-location mark may leap to it.

Effective range for comparing the vehicle position and travel
direction calculated by the distance and direction with the road
data read from the map DVD-ROM is limited. Therefore, when
there is an excessive gap between the current vehicle position
and the position on the map, correction by map-matching is not possible.
GPS (GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
GPS (Global Positioning System) has been developed and con-
trolled by the US Department of Defense. The system utilizes GPS
satellite (NAVSTAR), sending out radio waves while flying on an orbit
around the earth at the height of approx. 21,000 km (13,000 miles).
The GPS receiver calculates the vehicle's position in three dimen-
sions (latitude/longitude/altitude) according to the time lag of the
radio waves received from four or more GPS satellites (three-dimen-
sional positioning). If radio waves were received only from three
GPS satellites, the GPS receiver calculates the vehicle's position in
two dimensions (latitude/longitude), utilizing the altitude data calcu-
lated previously by using radio waves from four or more GPS satel-
lites (two-dimensional positioning).
Accuracy of the GPS will deteriorate under the following conditions.

In two-dimensional positioning, the GPS accuracy will deteriorate when the altitude of the vehicle position
changes.

There may be an error of approximately 10 m (30 ft) in position detected by three-dimensional positioning,
which is more accurate than two-dimensional positioning. The accuracy can be even lower depending on
the arrangement of the GPS satellites utilized for the positioning.

Position detection is not possible when the vehicle is in an area where radio waves from the GPS satellite
do not reach, such as in a tunnel, parking lot in a building, and under an elevated highway. Radio waves
from the GPS satellites may not be received when some object is located over the GPS antenna.

Position correction by GPS is not available while the vehicle is stopped.
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NAVIGATION SYSTEM
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Guide Sound is Not HeardEKS007MS
1. CHECK VOICE GUIDE SETTING
While driving in the dark pink route, voice guide does not operate. (note)
NOTE:
Voice guide is only available at intersections that satisfy certain conditions (indicated by
on the map). There-
fore, guidance may not be given even when the route on the map changes direction.
Is volume setting switched OFF?
YES >> Switch the setting ON and turn the volume up.
NO >> GO TO 2.
2. CHECK HARNESS
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect NAVI control unit connector and audio unit connector.
3. Check continuity between NAVI control unit and audio unit.
4. Check continuity between NAVI control unit and ground.
Ok or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Repair harness.
3. CHECK VOICE GUIDE
1. Connect NAVI control unit connector and audio unit connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Check signal between NAVI control unit harness connector
B151 terminal 7 (B) and 8 (W) with CONSULT-II or oscilloscope.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace audio unit. Refer to AV- 4 5 , "Removal and
Installation for Audio Unit" .
NG >> Replace NAVI control unit. Refer to AV- 1 5 7 , "
Removal
and Installation of NAVI Control Unit" .
Te r m i n a l s
Continuity NAVI control unit Audio unit
ConnectorTerminal
(Wire color)ConnectorTe r m i n a l
(Wire color)
B1517 (B)
M4571 (B)
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8 (W) 69 (W)
Te r m i n a l s
Continuity NAVI control unit
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Connector Terminal (Wire color)
B1517 (B)
Ground No
8 (W)
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7 (B) – 8 (W) : Refer to AV-90, "Terminals
and Reference Value for
NAVI Control unit" .
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NAVIGATION SYSTEM
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PlaceIn a parking lot When driving in a parking lot, or other loca-
tion where there are no roads on the map,
matching may place the vehicle mark on a
nearby road. When the vehicle returns to
the road, the vehicle mark may have devi-
ated from the correct location.
When driving in circle or turning the steer-
ing wheel repeatedly, direction errors accu-
mulate, and the vehicle mark may deviate
from the correct location.
If after travelling about 10 km (6
miles) the correct location has
not been restored, perform
location correction and, if nec-
essary, direction correction. Turntable
When the ignition switch is OFF, the navi-
gation system cannot get the signal from
the gyroscope (angular speed sensor).
Therefore, the displayed direction may be
wrong and the correct road may not be
easily returned to after rotating the vehicle
on a turntable with the ignition OFF.
Slippery roads On snow, wet roads, gravel, or other roads
where tires may slip easily, accumulated
mileage errors may cause the vehicle mark
to deviate from the correct road.
Slopes When parking in sloped garages, when
travelling on banked roads, or in other
cases where the vehicle turns when tilted,
an error in the turning angle will occur, and
the vehicle mark may deviate from the
road.
Map dataRoad not displayed on the map screen
When driving on new roads or other roads
not displayed on the map screen, map
matching does not function correctly and
matches the location to a nearby road.
When the vehicle returns to a road which is
on the map, the vehicle mark may deviate
from the correct road.
Different road pattern
(Changed due to repair)
If the road pattern stored in the map data
and the actual road pattern are different,
map matching does not function correctly
and matches the location to a nearby road.
The vehicle mark may deviate from the
correct road.
Vehicle Use of tire chainsWhen tire chains are used, the mileage is
not correctly detected, and the vehicle
mark may deviate from the correct road.Drive the vehicle for a while. If
the distance still deviates,
adjust it by using the distance
adjustment function. (If the tire
chain is removed, recover the
original value.) Cause (condition) –: While driving ooo: Display Driving condition Remarks (correction, etc.)
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BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE)
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CAN Communication System DescriptionEKS007GF
Refer to LAN-5, "CAN COMMUNICATION" .
Power supply (BAT) to power window and
sunroofBattery power supply Power supply to power window and sunroof system
Panic alarm

Key switch

KeyfobIPDM E/R
Auto light system

Auto light sensor

Combination switchIPDM E/R
Battery saver control

Ignition switch

Combination switch

Front door switch LH

Front door switch RHIPDM E/R
Headlamp Combination switch IPDM E/R
Tail lamp Combination switch IPDM E/R
Fog lamp Combination switch IPDM E/R
Turn signal lamp Combination switch

Turn signal lamp

Combination meter
Hazard lamp Hazard switch

Turn signal lamp

Combination meter
Room lamp timer

Key switch

Keyfob

Main power window and door
lock/unlock switch

Front door lock assembly LH
(key cylinder switch)

All door switchInterior room lamp
Key warning chime

Key switch

Front door switch LHCombination meter (warning buzzer)
Light warning chime

Combination switch

Key switch

Front door switch LHCombination meter (warning buzzer)
Vehicle-speed-sensing intermittent wiper

Combination switch

Combination meterIPDM E/R
Rear window defogger Rear window defogger switch IPDM E/R
Air conditioner switch signal Front air control ECM
Blower fan switch signal Front air control ECM
Low tire pressure warning system Remote keyless entry receiver

Combination meter

Display control unit
Trailer tow Combination switch Trailer turn signal lamp
Vehicle security system

Remote keyless entry receiver
(Keyfob)

Main power window and door
lock/unlock switch

Power window and door lock/
unlock switch RH

Front door lock assembly LH
(key cylinder switch)

All door switch

Glass hatch ajar switch

IPDM E/R

Security indicator lamp System Input Output

BCS-12
BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE)
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4. Select item to be diagnosed on “SELECT TEST ITEM” screen.
ITEMS OF EACH PART
NOTE:
CONSULT-II will only display systems the vehicle possesses.
WORK SUPPORT
Operation Procedure
1. Touch "BCM" on "SELECT TEST ITEM" screen.
2. Touch "WORK SUPPORT" on "SELECT DIAG MODE" screen.
3. Touch "RESET SETTING VALUE" on "SELECT WORK ITEM" screen.
4. Touch "START".
5. "RESET SETTING VALUE OK?" is displayed, and touch "YES".
6. The setting will be changed and "COMPLETED" will be displayed.
7. Touch "END".
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System and itemCONSULT-II
displayDiagnostic test mode (Inspection by part)
WORK
SUPPORTSELF−DIAG
RESULTSCAN DIAG
SUPPORT
MNTRDATA
MONITORECU
PA R T
NUMBERACTIVE
TESTCONFIG-
URA-
TION
BCM BCM×× × × ×
Power door lock sys-
temDOOR LOCK×××
Rear defoggerREAR
DEFOGGER××
Warning chime BUZZER××
Room lamp timer INT LAMP×××
Remote keyless
entry systemMULTI
REMOTE ENT×××
Headlamp HEAD LAMP×××
Wiper WIPER××
Turn signal lamp
Hazard lampFLASHER××
Blower fan switch
signal
Air conditioner
switch signalAIR
CONDITIONER×
Combination switch COMB SW×
IVIS (NATS) IMMU××
Interior lamp battery
saverBATTERY
SAVER×××
Back door BACK DOOR××
Retained power con-
trolRETAINED
PWR×××

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SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSISPFP:00000
Work FlowEIS0 02 R1
CUSTOMER INTERVIEW
Interview the customer if possible, to determine the conditions that exist when the noise occurs. Use the Diag-
nostic Worksheet during the interview to document the facts and conditions when the noise occurs and any
customer's comments; refer BL-10, "
Diagnostic Worksheet" . This information is necessary to duplicate the
conditions that exist when the noise occurs.

The customer may not be able to provide a detailed description or the location of the noise. Attempt to
obtain all the facts and conditions that exist when the noise occurs (or does not occur).

If there is more than one noise in the vehicle, be sure to diagnose and repair the noise that the customer
is concerned about. This can be accomplished by test driving the vehicle with the customer.

After identifying the type of noise, isolate the noise in terms of its characteristics.The noise characteristics
are provided so the customer, service adviser and technician are all speaking the same language when
defining the noise.

Squeak —(Like tennis shoes on a clean floor)
Squeak characteristics include the light contact/fast movement/brought on by road conditions/hard sur-
faces = higher pitch noise/softer surfaces = lower pitch noises/edge to surface = chirping

Creak—(Like walking on an old wooden floor)
Creak characteristics include firm contact/slow movement/twisting with a rotational movement/pitch
dependent on materials/often brought on by activity.

Rattle—(Like shaking a baby rattle)
Rattle characteristics include the fast repeated contact/vibration or similar movement/loose parts/missing
clip or fastener/incorrect clearance.

Knock —(Like a knock on a door)
Knock characteristics include hollow sounding/sometimes repeating/often brought on by driver action.

Tick—(Like a clock second hand)
Tick characteristics include gentle contacting of light materials/loose components/can be caused by driver
action or road conditions.

Thump—(Heavy, muffled knock noise)
Thump characteristics include softer knock/dead sound often drought on by activity.

Buzz—(Like a bumble bee)
Buzz characteristics include high frequency rattle/firm contact.

Often the degree of acceptable noise level will vary depending upon the person. A noise that you may
judge as acceptable may be very irritating to the customer.

Weather conditions, especially humidity and temperature, may have a great effect on noise level.
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