Cool INFINITI FX35 2006 Workshop Manual

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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR UNUSUAL PRESSURE
Whenever system’s high and/or low side pressure(s) is/are unusual, diagnose using a manifold gauge. The
marker above the gauge scale in the following tables indicates the standard (usual) pressure range. Since the
standard (usual) pressure, however, differs from vehicle to vehicle, refer to above table (Ambient air tempera-
ture-to-operating pressure table).
Both High- and Low-pressure Sides are Too High
High-pressure Side is Too High and Low-pressure Side is Too Low
Gauge indication Refrigerant cycle Probable cause Corrective action
Both high- and low-pressure sides
are too high. The pressure returns to nor-
mal soon after water is
splashed on condenser. Excessive refrigerant charge
in refrigeration cycle. Reduce refrigerant until speci-
fied pressure is obtained.
Air suction by cooling fan is
insufficient. Insufficient condenser cooling
performance.
↓
1. Condenser fins are clogged.
2. Improper fan rotation of cooling fan.

Clean condenser.

Check and repair cooling fan
as necessary.

Low-pressure pipe is not
cold.

When compressor is
stopped high-pressure
value quickly drops by
approximately 196 kPa (2
kg/cm
2 , 28 psi). It then
decreases gradually there-
after. Poor heat exchange in con-
denser
(After compressor operation
stops, high-pressure
decreases too slowly.).
↓
Air in refrigeration cycle. Evacuate repeatedly and
recharge system.
Engine tends to overheat. Engine cooling systems mal-
function. Check and repair each engine
cooling system.

An area of the low-pres-
sure pipe is colder than
areas near the evaporator
outlet.

Low-pressure pipe is
sometimes covered with
frost.

Excessive liquid refrigerant
on low-pressure side.

Excessive refrigerant dis-
charge flow.

Expansion valve is open a
little compared with the
specification.
↓
Improper expansion valve
adjustment. Replace expansion valve.
AC359A
Gauge indication Refrigerant cycle Probable cause Corrective action
High-pressure side is too high and
low-pressure side is too low.
Upper side of condenser and
high-pressure side are hot,
however, liquid tank is not so
hot. High-pressure tube or parts
located between compressor
and condenser are clogged or
crushed.

Check and repair or replace
malfunctioning parts.

Check lubricant for contami-
nation.
AC360A

ATC-96
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High-pressure Side is Too Low and Low-pressure Side is Too High
Both High- and Low-pressure Sides are Too Low
Gauge indication Refrigerant cycle Probable cause Corrective action
High-pressure side is too low and
low-pressure side is too high. High- and low-pressure sides
become equal soon after com-
pressor operation stops. Compressor pressure opera-
tion is improper.
↓
Damaged inside compressor
packings. Replace compressor.
No temperature difference
between high- and low-pres-
sure sides. Compressor pressure opera-
tion is improper.
↓
Damaged inside compressor
packings. Replace compressor.
AC356A
Gauge indication Refrigerant cycle Probable cause Corrective action
Both high- and low-pressure sides
are too low.

There is a big temperature
difference between liquid
tank outlet and inlet. Outlet
temperature is extremely
low.

Liquid tank inlet and expan-
sion valve are frosted. Liquid tank inside is slightly
clogged.

Replace liquid tank.

Check lubricant for contami-
nation.

Temperature of expansion
valve inlet is extremely low
as compared with areas
near liquid tank.

Expansion valve inlet may
be frosted.

Temperature difference
occurs somewhere in high-
pressure side. High-pressure pipe located
between liquid tank and
expansion valve is clogged.

Check and repair malfunc-
tioning parts.

Check lubricant for contami-
nation.
Expansion valve and liquid
tank are warm or slightly cool
when touched. Low refrigerant charge.
↓
Leaking fittings or compo-
nents. Check refrigerant for leaks.
Refer to ATC-156, "
Checking
for Refrigerant Leaks" .
There is a big temperature dif-
ference between expansion
valve inlet and outlet while the
valve itself is frosted. Expansion valve closes a little
compared with the specifica-
tion.
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1. Improper expansion valve adjustment.
2. Malfunctioning expansion valve.
3. Outlet and inlet may be clogged.

Remove foreign particles by
using compressed air.

Replace expansion valve.

Check lubricant for contami-
nation.
An area of the low-pressure
pipe is colder than areas near
the evaporator outlet. Low-pressure pipe is clogged
or crushed.

Check and repair malfunc-
tioning parts.

Check lubricant for contami-
nation.
Air flow volume is not enough
or is too low. Evaporator is frozen.

Check intake sensor circuit.
Refer to AT C - 11 2 , "
Intake
Sensor Circuit" .

Replace compressor.

Repair evaporator fins.

Replace evaporator.

Refer to AT C - 7 7 , "Blower
Motor Circuit" .
AC353A

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Low-pressure Side Sometimes Becomes Negative
Low-pressure Side Becomes Negative
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE FOR INSUFFICIENT COOLING
SYMPTOM: Insufficient cooling
1. CHECK POWER SUPPLY FOR ECV (ELECTRONIC CONTROL VALVE)
1. Disconnect compressor (ECV) connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Check voltage between compressor (ECV) harness connector F6 terminal 2 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Check power supply circuit and 10A fuse [No. 12, located in the fuse block (J/B)]. Refer to PG-81, "
FUSE
BLOCK - JUNCTION BOX (J/B)" .

If fuse is OK, check harness for open circuit. Repair or replace if necessary.

If fuse is NG, check harness for short circuit and replace fuse.
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.
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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 wet with dew. 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.
AC362A
2 – ground : Battery voltage
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Insufficient HeatingNJS000EB
SYMPTOM: Insufficient heating
INSPECTION FLOW
*1 ATC-60, "Operational Check"*2ATC-71, "Air Mix Door Motor Circuit"*3AT C - 5 3 , "FUNCTION CONFIRMA-
TION PROCEDURE", see No. 4 to
6.
*4 ATC-53, "
FUNCTION CONFIRMA-
TION PROCEDURE", see No. 13. *5
ATC-64, "
LAN System Circuit"*6AT C - 7 7 , "Blower Motor Circuit"
*7 EC-210, "DTC P0117, P0118 ECT
SENSOR" (VQ35DE) or EC-879,
"DTC P0117, P0118 ECT SEN-
SOR" (VK45DE) *8
CO-11, "
Changing Engine Coolant"
(VQ35DE) or CO-38, "
Changing
Engine Coolant" (VK45DE) *9
CO-15, "
Checking Radiator Cap"
(VQ35DE) or CO-43, "
Checking
Radiator Cap" (VK45DE)
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In-vehicle Sensor CircuitNJS000EG
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
In-vehicle Sensor
The in-vehicle sensor is located on instrument driver lower panel. It
converts variations in temperature of compartment air drawn from
the aspirator into a resistance value. It is then input into the unified
meter and A/C amp.
Aspirator
The aspirator is located on driver’s side of heater & cooling unit
assembly. It produces vacuum pressure due to air discharged from
the heater & cooling unit assembly, continuously taking compartment
air in the aspirator.
RJIA2021E
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ATC-112
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Intake Sensor CircuitNJS000EI
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Intake Sensor
The intake sensor is located on the heater & cooling unit assembly. It
converts temperature of air after it passes through the evaporator
into a resistance value which is then input to the unified meter and A/
C amp.
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE FOR INTAKE SENSOR
SYMPTOM: Intake sensor circuit is open or shorted. (24 or −24 is
indicated on unified meter and A/C amp. as a result of performing
self-diagnosis STEP-2.)
1. CHECK VOLTAGE BETWEEN INTAKE SENSOR AND GROUND
1. Disconnect intake sensor connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Check voltage between intake sensor harness connector M254 terminal 2 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> GO TO 4.
2. CHECK CIRCUIT CONTINUITY BETWEEN INTAKE SENSOR AND UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP.
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect unified meter and A/C amp. connector.
3. Check continuity between intake sensor harness connector M254 terminal 1 and unified meter and A/C amp. harness con-
nector M57 terminal 49.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
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2 – Ground : Approx. 5 V
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1 – 49 : Continuity should exist.
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HEATER & COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY ATC-125
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HEATER & COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLYPFP:27110
Removal and InstallationNJS000EU
REMOVAL
1. Use a refrigerant collecting equipment (for HFC-134a) to discharge the refrigerant.
2. Drain coolant from cooling system. Refer to CO-11, "
Changing Engine Coolant" (VQ35DE) or CO-38,
"Changing Engine Coolant" (VK45DE).
3. Remove cowl top cover. Refer to EI-23, "
COWL TOP" .
4. Remove high-pressure pipe 2 mounting clip.
5. Remove low-pressure flexible hose bracket mounting bolt. Refer to ATC-146, "
Removal and Installation of
Low-pressure Flexible Hose" .
6. Disconnect low-pressure pipe 1 and high-pressure pipe 2 from evaporator.
a. Set a disconnector [high-pressure side (SST: 9253089908), low- pressure side (SST: 9253089916)] on A/C piping.
b. Slide a disconnector toward vehicle front until it clicks.
c. Slide A/C piping toward vehicle front and disconnect it.
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such
as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
7. Remove electric throttle control actuator (VQ35DE). Refer to EM-19, "
INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR" .
8. Disconnect two heater hoses from heater core.
9. Remove instrument panel assembly. Refer to IP-10, "
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY" .
10. Remove blower unit. Refer to ATC-120, "
BLOWER UNIT" .
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ATC-126
HEATER & COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY
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11. Remove mounting nuts and bolts, and then remove instrument stays (left and right side).
12. Remove mounting bolts from heater & cooling unit assembly.
13. Disconnect drain hose.
14. Remove center and side ventilator ducts, defroster nozzle and side defroster ducts. Refer to ATC-134,
"Removal of Defroster Nozzle, Ducts and Ventilator Ducts" .
15. Remove steering column mounting bolts and nut.
16. Remove steering member mounting bolts, nut and harness clips.
17. Remove steering member, and then remove heater & cooling unit assembly.
INSTALLATION
Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:

Replace O-rings of A/C piping with new ones, and then apply compressor oil to it when installing
it.

Female-side piping connection is thin and easy to deform. slowly insert the male-side piping
straight in axial direction.
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Insert piping securely until a click is heard.

After piping connection is completed, pull male-side piping by hand to make sure that connection
does not come loose.

When recharging refrigerant, check for leaks.
NOTE:

When filling radiator with coolant, refer to CO-11, "Changing Engine Coolant" (VQ35DE) or CO-38,
"Changing Engine Coolant" (VK45DE).

Recharge the refrigerant.
Heater & cooling unit assembly mounting bolt : 6.8 N·m (0.69 kg-m, 60 in-lb)
Steering member mounting nut and bolt : 12 N·m (1.2 kg-m, 9 fl-lb)
Steering column mounting nut and bolt : 16.7 N·m (1.7 kg-m, 12 fl-lb)

ATC-128
HEATER & COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY
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Disassembly and AssemblyNJS000EV
1. Heater pipe grommet 2. Heater core 3. Heater pipe cover
4. Aspirator 5. Aspirator hose 6. Air mix door motor (driver side)
7. Air mix door (slide door) 8. Max. cool door link 9. Max. cool door lever
10. Ventilator door lever 11. Ventilator door link 12. Air mix door motor (passenger side)
13. Intake sensor bracket 14. Intake sensor 15. Foot duct (right)
16. Evaporator cover 17. Evaporator cover adaptor 18. Heater pipe bracket
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