INFINITI QX56 2008 Factory Service Manual

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AMBIENT SENSOR
AMBIENT SENSOR
Component DescriptionINFOID:0000000001679813
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Ambient Sensor
The ambient sensor (1) 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 A/C auto amp.
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INPUT PROCESS
The A/C auto amp. includes a processing circuit for the
ambient sensor input. However, when the temperature
detected by the ambient sensor increas es quickly, the processing circuit retards the A/C auto amp. function. It
only allows the A/C auto amp. to recognize an ambient temperature increase of 0.33°C (0.6°F) per 100 sec-
onds.
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 co mpartment can radiate to the front grille area, loca-
tion of the ambient sensor.
Ambient Sensor Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000001679814
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR AMBIENT SENSOR
SYMPTOM: Ambient sensor circuit is open or shorted. (40 or 41 is
indicated on A/C auto amp. as a result of conducting the A/C auto
amp. self-diagnosis)
1.CHECK VOLTAGE BETWEEN AM BIENT SENSOR AND GROUND
1. Disconnect ambient sensor connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Check voltage between ambient sensor harness connector E1 terminal 1 and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> GO TO 4.
2.CHECK CIRCUIT CONTINUITY BETWEEN AM BIENT SENSOR AND A/C AUTO AMP.
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AMBIENT SENSORHAC-79
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1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect A/C auto amp. connector.
3. Check continuity between am bient sensor harness connector
E1 (B) terminal 2 and A/C auto amp. harness connector M49 (A)
terminal 26.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Repair harness or connector.
3.CHECK AMBIENT SENSOR
Check the ambient sensor circuit. Refer to HAC-79, "
Ambient Sensor Component Inspection".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> 1. Replace A/C auto amp. Refer to VTL-7, "Removal and Installation".
2. GO TO HAC-22, "
A/C Auto Amp. Self-Diagnosis" and perform self-diagnosis.
NO >> 1. Replace ambient sensor. 2. GO TO HAC-22, "
A/C Auto Amp. Self-Diagnosis" and perform self-diagnosis.
4.CHECK CIRCUIT CONTINUITY BETWEEN AM BIENT SENSOR AND A/C AUTO AMP.
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect A/C auto amp. connector.
3. Check continuity between am bient sensor harness connector
E1 (B) terminal 1 and A/C auto amp. harness connector M49 (A)
terminal 25.
4. Check continuity between am bient sensor harness connector
E1 (B) terminal 1 and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> 1. Replace A/C auto amp. Refer to VTL-7, "Removal and Installation".
2. GO TO HAC-22, "
A/C Auto Amp. Self-Diagnosis" and perform self-diagnosis.
NO >> Repair harness or connector.
Ambient Sensor Component InspectionINFOID:0000000001679815
COMPONENT INSPECTION
Ambient Sensor
2 - 26 : Continuity should exist.
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1 - 25: Continuity should exist.
1 - Ground : Continuity should not exist.
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HAC-80
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AMBIENT SENSOR
After disconnecting ambient sensor (1) connector E1, measure
resistance between terminals 1 and 2 at sensor component side,
using the table below.
If NG, replace ambient sensor. Refer to
HA-45, "
Removal and Instal-
lation".
Temperature °C ( °F) Resistance kΩ
− 15 (5) 12.73
− 10 (14) 9.92
− 5 (23) 7.80
0 (32) 6.19
5 (41) 4.95
10 (50) 3.99
15 (59) 3.24
20 (68) 2.65
25 (77) 2.19
30 (86) 1.81
35 (95) 1.51
40 (104) 1.27
45 (113) 1.07
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IN-VEHICLE SENSORHAC-81
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IN-VEHICLE SENSOR
Component DescriptionINFOID:0000000001679816
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
In-vehicle Sensor
The in-vehicle sensor (1) is located on the lower instrument panel
LH. It converts variations in temperature of passenger compartment
air (drawn in through the integrated fan) into a resistance value. It is
then input into the A/C auto amp.
In-Vehicle Sensor Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000001679817
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR IN-VEHICLE SENSOR
SYMPTOM: In-vehicle sensor circui t is open or shorted. Using the
CONSULT-III, DTC B2578 or B2579 is displayed. Without a CON-
SULT-III, code 30, 31, 44 or 46 is indicated on A/C auto amp. as a
result of conducting self-diagnosis.
1.CHECK IN-VEHICLE SENSOR CIRCUIT
Is self-diagnosis DTC B2578 or B2579 (with CONSULT-III) or code 30, 31 44 or 46 (without CONSULT-III)
present?
YES or NO?
YES >> GO TO 6.
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK VOLTAGE BETWEEN IN-VEHICLE SENSOR AND GROUND
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HAC-82
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IN-VEHICLE SENSOR
1. Disconnect in-vehicle sensor connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Check voltage between in-vehicle sensor harness connector
M32 terminal 4 and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> GO TO 5.
3.CHECK CIRCUIT CONTINUITY BETWEEN IN -VEHICLE SENSOR AND A/C AUTO AMP.
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect A/C auto amp. connector M49.
3. Check continuity between in-vehicle sensor harness connector M32 (B) terminal 1 and A/C auto amp. harness connector M49
(A) terminal 26.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Repair harness or connector.
4.CHECK IN-VEHICLE SENSOR
Check in-vehicle sensor. Refer to HAC-83, "
In-Vehicle Sensor Component Inspection".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> 1. Replace A/C auto amp. Refer to VTL-7, "Removal and Installation".
2. Go to HAC-22, "
A/C Auto Amp. Self-Diagnosis" and perform self-diagnosis.
NO >> 1. Replace in-vehicle sensor. Refer to VTL-9, "
Removal and Installation".
2. Go to HAC-22, "
A/C Auto Amp. Self-Diagnosis" and perform self-diagnosis.
5.CHECK CIRCUIT CONTINUITY BETWEEN IN -VEHICLE SENSOR AND A/C AUTO AMP.
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect A/C auto amp. connector.
3. Check continuity between in-vehicle sensor harness connector M32 (B) terminal 4 and A/C auto amp. harness connector M50
(A) terminal 32.
4. Check continuity between in-vehicle sensor harness connector M32 (B) terminal 4 and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> 1. Replace A/C auto amp. Refer to VTL-7, "Removal and Installation".
2. Go to HAC-22, "
A/C Auto Amp. Self-Diagnosis" and perform self-diagnosis.
NO >> Repair harness or connector.
6.CHECK CIRCUIT CONTINUITY BETWEEN IN-VEHICLE SENSOR MOTOR AND A/C AUTO AMP. (SELF-
DIAGNOSIS CODES 30, 31, 44, 46 OR DTC B2578, B2579)4 - Ground
: Approx. 5V.
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1 - 26: Continuity should exist.
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4 - 32: Continuity should exist.
4 - Ground Continuity should not exist.
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IN-VEHICLE SENSORHAC-83
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1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect A/C auto amp. connector and in-vehicle sensor con- nector.
3. Check continuity between in-vehicle sensor harness connector M32 (B) terminal 3 and A/C auto amp. harness connector M50
(A) terminal 31.
4. Check continuity between in-vehicle sensor harness connector M32 (B) terminal 3 and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> 1. Replace A/C auto amp. Refer to VTL-7, "Removal and Installation".
2. Go to HAC-22, "
A/C Auto Amp. Self-Diagnosis" and perform self-diagnosis.
NO >> Repair harness or connector.
In-Vehicle Sensor Component InspectionINFOID:0000000001679818
COMPONENT INSPECTION
In-vehicle Sensor
After disconnecting in-vehicle sensor connector M32, measure resis-
tance between terminals 1 and 4 at sensor component side, using
the table below.
If NG, replace in-vehicle sensor. Refer to VTL-9, "
Removal and
Installation".
3 - 31
: Continuity should exist.
2 - Ground : Continuity should exist.
3 - Ground : Continuity should not exist.
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Temperature °C ( °F) Resistance kΩ
− 15 (5) 21.40
− 10 (14) 16.15
− 5 (23) 12.29
0 (32) 9.41
5 (41) 7.27
10 (50) 5.66
15 (59) 4.45
20 (68) 3.51
25 (77) 2.79
30 (86) 2.24
35 (95) 1.80
40 (104) 1.45
45 (113) 1.18
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HAC-84
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OPTICAL SENSOR
OPTICAL SENSOR
Component DescriptionINFOID:0000000001679819
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
The optical sensor (1) is located in
the center of the defroster grille. It
detects sunload entering through windshield by means of a photo
diode. The sensor converts the sunload into a current value which is
then input into the A/C auto amp.
OPTICAL INPUT PROCESS
The A/C auto amp. includes a processing circuit which averages the variations in detected sunload over a
period of time. This prevents adjustments in the ATC system operation due to small or quick variations in
detected sunload.
For example, consider driving along a road bordered by an occasional group of large trees. The sunload
detected by the optical sensor will va ry whenever the trees obstruct the sunlight. The processing circuit aver-
ages the detected sunload over a period of time, so that the (insignificant) effect of the trees momentarily
obstructing the sunlight does not cause any change in the ATC system operation. On the other hand, shortly
after entering a long tunnel, the system will recognize the change in sunload, and the system will react accord-
ingly.
Optical Sensor Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000001679820
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR OPTICAL SENSOR
SYMPTOM: Optical sensor circuit is open or shorted. Using the
CONSULT-III, DTC B257F or B2580 is displayed. Without a CON-
SULT-III, code 50 or 52 is indicated on A/C auto amp. as a result of
conducting self-diagnosis.
1.CHECK CIRCUIT CONTINUITY BETWEEN OPTICAL SENSOR AND A/C AUTO AMP.
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect A/C auto amp. connector and optical sensor connec- tor.
3. Check continuity between optical sensor harness connector M302 (B) terminals 1 and 2 and A/C auto amp. harness connec-
tor M50 (C) terminal 42 and M49 (A) terminal 1.
4. Check continuity between optical sensor harness connector M302 (B) terminal 1 and 2 and ground.
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1 - 1 : Continuity should exist.
2 - 42 : Continuity should exist.
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OPTICAL SENSORHAC-85
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Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Repair harness or connector.
2.CHECK CIRCUIT CONTINUITY BETWEEN OPTICAL SENSOR AND BCM
1. Disconnect BCM connector.
2. Check continuity between optical sensor harness connector M302 (B) terminal 4 and BCM harness connector M18 (A) termi-
nal 18.
3. Check continuity between optical sensor harness connector M302 (B) terminal 4 and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace optical sensor. Refer to VTL-10, "Removal and Installation".
NO >> Repair harness or connector. 1, 2 - Ground. : Continuity should not exist.
4 - 18 : Continuity should exist.
4 - Ground
: Continuity should not exist.
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HAC-86
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INTAKE SENSOR
INTAKE SENSOR
System DescriptionINFOID:0000000001679821
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Intake Sensor
The intake sensor is located on t
he heater & cooling unit assembly. It
converts temperature of air after if passes through the evaporator
into a resistance value which is then input to the A/C auto amp.
Intake Sensor Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000001679822
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR INTAKE SENSOR
SYMPTOM: Intake sensor circuit is open or shorted. Using the CON-
SULT-III, DTC B2581 or B2582 is displayed. Without a CONSULT-III,
code 56 or 57 is indicated on A/C auto amp. as a result of conducting
self-diagnosis.
1.CHECK VOLTAGE BETWEEN IN TAKE SENSOR AND GROUND
1. Disconnect intake sensor connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Check voltage between intake sensor harness connector M146 terminal 2 and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> GO TO 4.
2.CHECK CIRCUIT CONTINUITY BETWEEN INTAKE SENSOR AND A/C AUTO AMP.
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect A/C auto amp. connector.
3. Check continuity between intake sensor harness connector M146 (B) terminal 1 and A/C auto amp. harness connector M49
(A) terminal 26.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Repair harness or connector.
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2 - Ground : Approx. 5V
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1 - 26: Continuity should exist.
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INTAKE SENSORHAC-87
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3.CHECK INTAKE SENSOR
Check intake sensor. Refer to HAC-87, "
Intake Sensor Component Inspection".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> 1. Replace A/C auto amp. Refer to VTL-7, "Removal and Installation".
2. Go to HAC-22, "
A/C Auto Amp. Self-Diagnosis" and perform self-diagnosis.
NO >> 1. Replace intake sensor. Refer to VTL-11, "
Removal and Installation".
2. Go to HAC-22, "
A/C Auto Amp. Self-Diagnosis" and perform self-diagnosis.
4.CHECK CIRCUIT CONTINUITY BETWEEN INTAKE SENSOR AND A/C AUTO AMP.
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect A/C auto amp. connector.
3. Check continuity between intake sensor harness connector M146 (B) terminal 2 and A/C auto amp. harness connector M49
(A) terminal 11.
4. Check continuity between intake sensor harness connector M146 (B) terminal 2 and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> 1. Replace A/C auto amp. Refer to VTL-7, "Removal and Installation".
2. Go to HAC-22, "
A/C Auto Amp. Self-Diagnosis" and perform self-diagnosis.
NO >> Repair harness or connector.
Intake Sensor Component InspectionINFOID:0000000001679823
COMPONENT INSPECTION
Intake Sensor
After disconnecting intake sensor connector, measure resistance
between terminals 1 and 2 at sensor harness side, using the table
below.
If NG, replace intake sensor. Refer to VTL-11, "
Removal and Installa-
tion".2 - 11
: Continuity should exist.
2 - Ground : Continuity should not exist.
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Temperature °C ( °F) Resistance kΩ
− 15 (5) 209.0
− 10 (14) 160.0
− 5 (23) 123.0
0 (32) 95.8
5 (41) 74.9
10 (50) 58.9
15 (59) 46.7
20 (68) 37.3
25 (77) 30.0
30 (86) 24.2
35 (95) 19.7
40 (104) 16.1
45 (113) 13.2
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