clutch INFINITI QX56 2004 Factory Service Manual

PRECAUTIONS
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After connecting line, conduct leak test and make sure that there is no leakage from connections.
When the gas leaking point is found, disconnect that line and replace the O-ring. Then tighten con-
nections of seal seat to the specified torque.
Precautions for Servicing CompressorEJS002BM

Plug all openings to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering.

When the compressor is removed, store it in the same position as it is when mounted on the car.

When replacing or repairing compressor, follow “Maintenance of Lubricant Quantity in Compres-
sor” exactly. Refer to ATC-22, "
Maintenance of Lubricant Quantity in Compressor" .

Keep friction surfaces between clutch and pulley clean. If the surface is contaminated with lubri-
cant, wipe it off by using a clean waste cloth moistened with thinner.

After compressor service operation, turn the compressor shaft by hand more than 5 turns in both
directions. This will equally distribute lubricant inside the compressor. After the compressor is
installed, let the engine idle and operate the compressor for 1 hour.

After replacing the compressor magnet clutch, apply voltage to the new one and check for normal
operation. Refer to ATC-167, "
Removal and Installation for Compressor Clutch"
Precautions for Service EquipmentEJS002BN
RECOVERY/RECYCLING EQUIPMENT
Follow the manufacturer's instructions for machine operation and machine maintenance. Never introduce any
refrigerant other than that specified into the machine.
ELECTRONIC LEAK DETECTOR
Follow the manufacturer's instructions for tester operation and tester maintenance.
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PREPARATION
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Commercial Service ToolsEJS002BR
Tool nameDescription
(J-41810-NI)
Refrigerant identifier equipment-
(R-134a)For checking refrigerant purity and
system contamination
Power toolLoosening bolts and nuts
(J-44614)
Clutch disc holding toolClutch disc holding tool
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PBIC0190E
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REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
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REFRIGERATION SYSTEMPFP:KA990
Refrigerant CycleEJS002BS
REFRIGERANT FLOW
The refrigerant flows in the standard pattern, that is, through the compressor, the condenser with liquid tank,
through the front and rear evaporators, and back to the compressor. The refrigerant evaporation through the
evaporator coils are controlled by front and rear externally equalized expansion valves, located inside the front
and rear evaporator cases.
Refrigerant System ProtectionEJS002BT
REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR
The refrigerant system is protected against excessively high or low pressures by the refrigerant pressure sen-
sor, located on the condenser. If the system pressure rises above or falls below the specifications, the refriger-
ant pressure sensor detects the pressure inside the refrigerant line and sends a voltage signal to the ECM.
The ECM deenergizes the A/C relay to disengage the magnetic compressor clutch when pressure on the high
pressure side detected by refrigerant pressure sensor is over about 2,746 kPa (28 kg/cm
2 , 398 psi), or below
about 120 kPa (1.22 kg/cm
2 , 17.4 psi).

AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL
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MAGNET CLUTCH CONTROL
When the A/C or DEF switch is activated, the front air control outputs a compressor ON signal to the BCM.
Upon receiving this input, the BCM sends a compressor ON signal to the ECM via CAN communication lines.
The ECM then judges whether the compressor can be turned ON, based on each sensor status (refrigerant
pressure sensor signal, throttle angle sensor, etc.). If it determines the compressor can be turned ON, a com-
pressor ON signal is sent to the IPDM E/R via CAN communication lines.
Upon receipt of a compressor ON signal, the IPDM E/R turns ON the A/C relay which engages the magnet
clutch and operates the A/C compressor.
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM
A self-diagnostic system is built into the front air control to quickly locate the cause of symptoms. Refer to
ATC-53, "
A/C System Self-diagnosis Function"
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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How to Perform Trouble Diagnosis for Quick and Accurate RepairEJS002C5
WORK FLOW
SYMPTOM TABLE
*1ATC-56, "Operational Check (Front)"
or AT C - 5 9 , "
Operational Check
(Rear)" .
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Symptom Reference Page
A/C system does not come on. Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for A/C System.AT C - 6 0 , "
Power
Supply and
Ground Circuit for
Front Air Control"
A/C system display is malfunctioning. Go to "Navigation System".AV-61, "NAVIGA-
TION SYSTEM"
A/C system cannot be controlled. Go to Self-diagnosis Function.AT C - 5 3 , "
A/C Sys-
tem Self-diagno-
sis Function"
Air outlet does not change.
Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Mode Door Motor.AT C - 6 3 , "Mode
Door Motor Cir-
cuit"Mode door motor is malfunctioning.
Discharge air temperature does not change.
Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Air Mix Door Motor.ATC-67, "
Air Mix
Door Motor Cir-
cuit"Air mix door motor is malfunctioning.
Intake door does not change.
Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Intake Door Motor.ATC-76, "
Intake
Door Motor Cir-
cuit"Intake door motor is malfunctioning.
Defroster door motor is malfunctioning. Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Defroster Door Motor.AT C - 7 9 ,
"Defroster Door
Motor Circuit"
Front blower motor operation is malfunction-
ing.Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Front Blower Motor.AT C - 8 3 , "Front
Blower Motor Cir-
cuit"
Rear blower motor operation is malfunction-
ing.Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Rear Blower Motor.AT C - 9 0 , "Rear
Blower Motor Cir-
cuit"
Rear discharge air temperature and/or air
outlet does not change.Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Rear Air Control circuit.ATC-101, "Rear
Air Control Circuit"
Magnet clutch does not engage. Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Magnet Clutch.ATC-104, "Mag-
net Clutch Circuit"
Insufficient cooling Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Insufficient Cooling.AT C - 11 0 , "Insuffi-
cient Cooling"
Insufficient heating Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Insufficient Heating.AT C - 11 7 , "Insuffi-
cient Heating"
Noise Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Noise.ATC-118, "Noise"

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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SELF-DIAGNOSIS CODE CHART
Code No. Reference page
02 EE changed by calibrationATC-135, "
FRONT AIR CONTROL"
03 Battery voltage out of rangeSC-4, "BATTERY"
04 Mode switch circuit open or shortATC-135, "FRONT AIR CONTROL"
05 Blower motor malfunctionAT C - 8 3 , "Front Blower Motor Circuit"
12 Air mix door motor (Passenger) circuit malfunctionAT C - 7 1 , "DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR AIR MIX DOOR
MOTOR (PASSENGER)"
20 BCM not responding to A/C requestATC-104, "Magnet Clutch Circuit"
21 BCM not responding to rear defroster requestGW-78, "REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER"
22 Air mix door motor (Driver) circuit malfunctionAT C - 6 9 , "DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR AIR MIX DOOR
MOTOR (DRIVER)"
30 In-vehicle sensor circuit out of range (low)
ATC-128, "In-vehicle Sensor Circuit"31 In-vehicle sensor circuit out of range (high)
34 Air mix door motor (Driver) PBR circuit malfunctionAT C - 6 9 , "
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR AIR MIX DOOR
MOTOR (DRIVER)"
36Air mix door motor (Passenger) PBR circuit malfunc-
tionAT C - 7 1 , "DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR AIR MIX DOOR
MOTOR (PASSENGER)"
38 Air mix door motor (rear) circuit malfunctionAT C - 7 3 , "DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR AIR MIX DOOR
MOTOR (REAR)"
40 Ambient sensor circuit short
ATC-125, "Ambient Sensor Circuit"41 Ambient sensor circuit open
44 In-vehicle sensor motor circuit open
ATC-128, "
In-vehicle Sensor Circuit"46 In-vehicle sensor motor circuit short
50 Optical sensor (Driver) circuit open or short
ATC-131, "
Optical Sensor Circuit"52 Optical sensor (Passenger) circuit open or short
56 Intake sensor circuit short
ATC-133, "
Intake Sensor Circuit"57 Intake sensor circuit open
62 Defroster door motor circuit malfunctionAT C - 7 9 , "
Defroster Door Motor Circuit"
72 Intake door motor circuit malfunctionAT C - 7 6 , "Intake Door Motor Circuit"
80 CAN bus malfunction
LAN-5, "CAN COMMUNICATION"81 CAN BCM message missing
82 Intake door motor circuit malfunctionAT C - 7 6 , "
Intake Door Motor Circuit"
90 Stuck buttonATC-135, "FRONT AIR CONTROL"
92 Mode door motor circuit malfunctionAT C - 6 3 , "Mode Door Motor Circuit"

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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CHECKING DISCHARGE AIR
1. Press MODE switch four times and then rotate the DEF dial
counterclockwise.
2. Each position indicator should change shape (on display).
3. Confirm that discharge air comes out according to the air distri-
bution table. Refer to AT C - 2 9 , "
Discharge Air Flow" .
Mode door position is checked in the next step.
If NG, go to trouble diagnosis procedure for ATC-63, "
Mode Door
Motor Circuit" .
If OK, continue with next check.
NOTE:
Confirm that the compressor clutch is engaged (sound or visual
inspection) and intake door position is at fresh when the DEF or D/F
is selected.
CHECKING RECIRCULATION
1. Press recirculation ( ) switch one time. Recirculation indica-
tor should illuminate.
2. Press recirculation ( ) switch one more time. Fresh ( )
indicator should illuminate.
3. Listen for intake door position change (blower sound should
change slightly).
If NG, go to trouble diagnosis procedure for AT C - 7 6 , "
Intake Door
Motor Circuit" .
If OK, continue with next check.
NOTE:
Confirm that the compressor clutch is engaged (sound or visual
inspection) and intake door position is at fresh when the DEF or D/F is selected.
CHECKING TEMPERATURE DECREASE
1. Rotate temperature dial counterclockwise (driver or passenger)
until 18°C (60°F) is displayed.
2. Check for cold air at appropriate discharge air 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 - 6 9 ,
"DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR AIR MIX DOOR MOTOR
(DRIVER)" or AT C - 7 1 , "DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR AIR MIX
DOOR MOTOR (PASSENGER)" .
If OK, continue with next check.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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CHECKING TEMPERATURE INCREASE
1. Rotate temperature dial clockwise (driver or passenger) until
32°C (90°F) is displayed.
2. Check for hot air at appropriate discharge air outlets.
If NG, listen for sound of air mix door motor operation. If OK, go to
trouble diagnosis procedure for ATC-117, "
Insufficient Heating" . If
air mix door motor appears to be malfunctioning, go to ATC-69,
"DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR AIR MIX DOOR MOTOR
(DRIVER)" or AT C - 7 1 , "DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR AIR MIX
DOOR MOTOR (PASSENGER)" .
If OK, continue with next check.
CHECK A/C SWITCH
1. Press A/C switch.
2. A/C switch indicator will turn ON.

Confirm that the compressor clutch engages (sound or visual
inspection).
If NG, go to trouble diagnosis procedure for ATC-104, "
Magnet
Clutch Circuit" .
If OK, continue with next check.
CHECKING AUTO MODE
1. Press AUTO switch.
2. Display should indicate AUTO.

If ambient temperature is warm, and selected temperature is
cool, confirm that the compressor clutch engages (sound or
visual inspection). (Discharge air and blower speed will
depend on ambient, in-vehicle, and set temperatures.)
If NG, go to trouble diagnosis procedure for ATC-60, "
Power Supply
and Ground Circuit for Front Air Control" , then if necessary, trouble
diagnosis procedure for ATC-104, "
Magnet Clutch Circuit" .
If all operational checks are OK (symptom cannot be duplicated), go
to malfunction Simulation Tests in AT C - 3 5 , "
How to Perform Trouble
Diagnosis for Quick and Accurate Repair" and perform tests as out-
lined to simulate driving conditions environment. If symptom appears. Refer to ATC-35, "
How to Perform Trou-
ble Diagnosis for Quick and Accurate Repair" , AT C - 3 5 , "SYMPTOM TABLE" and perform applicable trouble
diagnosis procedures.
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Magnet Clutch CircuitEJS002CL
SYMPTOM: Magnet clutch does not engage.
INSPECTION FLOW
*1AT C - 5 6 , "Operational Check (Front)"*2ATC-53, "A/C System Self-diagnosis
Function"
*3AT C - 5 5 , "SELF-DIAGNOSIS CODE
CHART"
*4ATC-125, "Ambient Sensor Circuit"*5ATC-133, "Intake Sensor Circuit"*6AT C - 3 5 , "SYMPTOM TABLE"
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The front air control controls compressor operation based on ambient and intake temperature and a signal
from ECM.
Low Temperature Protection Control
The front air control will turn the compressor ON or OFF as determined by a signal detected by the intake sen-
sor and the ambient sensor.
When intake air temperature is higher than the preset value, the compressor turns ON. The compressor turns
OFF when intake air temperature is lower than the preset value. That preset value is dependent on the ambi-
ent temperature, refer to the following table.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR MAGNET CLUTCH
SYMPTOM: Magnet clutch does not engage when A/C switch is ON.
1. CHECK INTAKE AND AMBIENT SENSOR CIRCUITS
Check intake and ambient sensors. Refer to ATC-53, "
A/C System Self-diagnosis Function" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >>

Malfunctioning intake sensor. Refer to ATC-133, "Intake Sensor Circuit" .

Malfunctioning ambient sensor. Refer to ATC-125, "Ambient Sensor Circuit" .
Ambient temperature °C (°F)Co mp re s so r ON
intake temperature °C (°F)C o m p r e s s o r O F F
intake temperature °C (°F)
0 (32) 5.5 (41.9) 5.0 (41.0)
10 (50) 4.5 (40.1) 4.0 (39.2)
20 (68) 2.5 (36.5) 2.0 (35.6)
30 (86) 2.0 (35.6) 1.0 (33.8)
40 (104) 2.0 (35.6) 0.5 (32.9)
50 (122) 2.0 (35.6) 0.5 (32.9)
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