cooling INFINITI M35 2006 Factory User Guide

REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
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Operation
1. Control Valve
–By changing high-pressure valve lift amount, built-in electronic control valve executes the following:
• Controls high-pressure valve discharge amount.
• Changes crankcase pressure in compressor.
• Changes angle of swash plate.
–Amount of high-pressure valve lift is determined by factors below.
• Low-pressure applied to diaphragm
• Spring load of set spring
• Balance of magnetic force generated in magnet coil
–Electronic control valve (ECV) magnet coil receives electric signal (duty control) from unified meter and A/
C amp. Then, magnetic force generated by electric current is changed to control high-pressure valve lift
amount.
2. Maximum Cooling
High-pressure valve is closed by magnetic force generated by electric signal sent from unified meter and
A/C amp. At this time, cylinder moves full stroke due to pressure balance between inside crankcase (Pc)
and suction line (Ps).
Under this condition, the swash plate is set to the maximum stroke position.
3. Capacity Control
When no electric signal is sent from unified meter and A/C amp. (current: OFF), high-pressure valve is
opened by spring force.
Since suction pressure is low, it makes the suction port close and the discharge port open. Thus, crank-
case pressure becomes high as high-pressure enters the crankcase.
–The force acts around the link near the swash plate, and is generated by the pressure difference before
and behind the piston.
–The thrust flange and link are located where the piston generates the highest pressure. Piston pressure is
between suction pressure Ps and discharge pressure Pd, which is close to suction pressure Ps. If crank-
case pressure Pc rises due to capacity control, the force around the link makes the swash plate angle
decrease and also the piston stroke decrease. In other words, crankcase pressure increase triggers pres-
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LUBRICANT
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LUBRICANTPFP:KLG00
Maintenance of Lubricant Quantity in CompressorNJS000G3
The lubricant in the compressor circulates through the system with the refrigerant. Add lubricant to compres-
sor when replacing any component or after a large refrigerant leakage occurred. It is important to maintain the
specified amount.
If lubricant quantity is not maintained properly, the following malfunctions may result:
Lack of lubricant: May lead to a seized compressor.
Excessive lubricant: Inadequate cooling (thermal exchange interference)
LUBRICANT
LUBRICANT RETURN OPERATION
Adjust the lubricant quantity according to the test group shown below.
1. CHECK LUBRICANT RETURN OPERATION
Can lubricant return operation be performed?
A/C system works properly.
There is no evidence of a large amount of lubricant leakage.
CAUTION:
If excessive lubricant leakage is noted, never perform the lubricant return operation.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> GO TO 3.
2. PERFORM LUBRICANT RETURN OPERATION, PROCEEDING AS FOLLOWS
1. Start the engine, and set to the following conditions:
–Engine speed: Idling to 1,200 rpm
–A/C switch: ON
–Blower speed: Max. position
–Temp. control: Optional [Set so that intake air temperature is 25 to 30C (77 to 86F).]
–Intake position: Recirculation (REC)
2. Perform lubricant return operation for about 10 minutes.
3. Stop the engine.
>> GO TO 3.
3. CHECK REPLACEMENT PART
Should the compressor be replaced?
YES >> GO TO AT C - 2 7 , "LUBRICANT ADJUSTING PROCEDURE FOR COMPRESSOR REPLACE-
MENT" .
NO >> GO TO AT C - 2 7 , "
LUBRICANT ADJUSTING PROCEDURE FOR COMPONENTS REPLACE-
MENT EXCEPT COMPRESSOR" . Name : Nissan A/C System Oil Type S

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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SYMPTOM TABLE
Symptom Reference Page
A/C system does not come on. Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for A/C System.ATC-66, "
Power
Supply and Ground
Circuit for Auto
Amp."
A/C system cannot be controlled. Go to Multifunction Switch System.AV-108, "
Multifunc-
tion Switch Cannot
Be Operated" (With-
out mobile enter-
tainment system) or
AV-253, "
Multifunc-
tion Switch Cannot
Be Operated" ( Wi t h
mobile entertain-
ment system)
Air outlet does not change.
Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Mode Door Motor. (LAN)ATC-75, "
Mode
Door Motor Circuit"Mode door motor does not operate normally.
Upper ventilator outlet does not change.
Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Upper Ventilator Door
Motor. (LAN)ATC-80, "
Upper
Ventilator Door
Motor Circuit"Upper ventilator door motor does not oper-
ate normally.
Discharge air temperature does not change.
Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Air Mix Door Motor.
(LAN)AT C - 8 3 , "
Air Mix
Door Motor Circuit"Air mix door motor does not operate nor-
mally.
Intake door does not change.
Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Intake Door Motor. (LAN)AT C - 8 6 , "
Intake
Door Motor Circuit"Intake door motor does not operate nor-
mally.
Blower motor operation is malfunctioning. Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Blower Motor.ATC-89, "
Blower
Motor Circuit"
Magnet clutch does not engage. Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Magnet Clutch.AT C - 9 4 , "Magnet
Clutch Circuit"
Insufficient coolingGo to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Insufficient Cooling.ATC-99, "
Insufficient
Cooling"
Go to Diagnosis Procedure for Insufficient Cooling.ATC-107, "
DIAG-
NOSIS PROCE-
DURE FOR
INSUFFICIENT
COOLING"
Insufficient heating Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Insufficient Heating.ATC-109, "Insuffi-
cient Heating"
Noise Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Noise.AT C - 11 0 , "Noise"
Self-diagnosis cannot be performed. Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Self-diagnosis.AT C - 111 , "Self-
Diagnosis"
Memory function does not operate. Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Memory Function.AT C - 11 2 , "Memory
Function"
Rear control switch does not operate. Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Rear Control Switch.AT C - 6 9 , "Rear Con-
trol Switch Circuit"

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CHECKING DISCHARGE AIR (UPPER VENT SWITCH)
1. Press temperature control (DOWN) switch (driver side) until 18C (60F) is displayed.
2. Press fan (UP:+) switch until Max. speed.
3. Set MODE switch (driver side) to VENT position.
4. Press UPPER VENT switch.
AUTO indicator should illuminate.
5. Press temperature control (UP) switch (driver side) until 32
C (90F) is displayed.
6. Conform that discharger come out.
7. Press UPPER VENT switch again.
AUTO indicator should OFF.
If NG, go to trouble diagnosis procedure for ATC-80, "
Upper Ventilator Door Motor Circuit" .
If OK, continue the check.
CHECKING INTAKE AIR
1. Press intake switch. Recirculation indicator should illuminate.
2. Press intake switch again. Fresh indicator should illuminate.
3. Listen for intake door position change. (Slight change of blower sound can be heard.)
If NG, go to trouble diagnosis procedure for ATC-86, "
Intake Door Motor Circuit" .
If OK, continue the check.
NOTE:
Confirm that the compressor clutch is engaged (sound or visual inspection) and intake door position is at
FRESH when the D/F or DEF is selected.
CHECKING TEMPERATURE DECREASE
1. Press temperature control (DOWN) switch (driver side) until 18C (60F) is displayed.
2. Check for cold air at discharge air outlets.
If NG, go to trouble diagnosis procedure for ATC-99, "
Insufficient Cooling" .
If OK, continue the check.
CHECKING TEMPERATURE INCREASE
1. Press temperature control (UP) switch (driver side) until 32C (90F) is displayed.
2. Check for hot air at discharge air outlets.
If NG, go to trouble diagnosis procedure for ATC-109, "
Insufficient Heating" .
If OK, continue the check.
CHECKING A/C SWITCH
1. Press AUTO switch and A/C switch.
2. A/C switch indicator will turn ON.
Confirm that the compressor clutch engages (sound or visual inspection).
CHECKING AUTO MODE
1. Press AUTO switch and A/C switch.
2. Display should indicate AUTO.
Discharge air and blower speed will depend on ambient, in-vehicle, and set temperatures.
If NG, go to trouble diagnosis procedure for AT C - 6 6 , "
Power Supply and Ground Circuit for Auto Amp." , then
if necessary, trouble diagnosis procedure for AT C - 9 4 , "
Magnet Clutch Circuit" .
If all operational checks are OK (symptom cannot be duplicated), go to Incident Simulation Tests in GI-28,
"How to Perform Efficient Diagnosis for an Electrical Incident" and perform tests as outlined to simulate driv-
ing conditions environment. If symptom appears, refer to AT C - 4 1 , "
SYMPTOM TABLE" and perform applica-
ble trouble diagnosis procedures.

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Mode Door Control Specification
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Mode Door Motor
The mode door motors are attached to the heater & cooling unit
assembly. It rotates so that air is discharged from the outlet set by
the unified meter and A/C amp. Motor rotation is conveyed to a link
which activates the mode door.
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE FOR MODE DOOR MOTOR
SYMPTOM: Mode door motor does not operate normally.
Perform diagnosis procedure. Refer to AT C - 7 0 , "
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE FOR LAN CIRCUIT" .
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Upper Ventilator Door Control Specification
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Upper Ventilator Door Motor
The upper ventilator door motor is attached to the heater & cooling
unit assembly. It rotates so that air is discharged from the outlet set
by the unified meter and A/C amp. Motor rotation is conveyed to a
rod which activates the upper ventilator door.
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE FOR UPPER VENTILATOR DOOR MOTOR
SYMPTOM: Upper ventilator door motor does not operate normally.
Perform diagnosis procedure. Refer to AT C - 7 0 , "
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE FOR LAN CIRCUIT" .
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COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Air Mix Door Motor
The air mix door motors are attached to the heater & cooling unit
assembly. It rotates so that the air mix door is opened or closed to a
position set by the unified meter and A/C amp. Motor rotation is then
conveyed through a shaft and the air mix door position feedback is
then sent to the unified meter and A/C amp. by PBR built-in air mix
door motor.
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE FOR AIR MIX DOOR MOTOR
SYMPTOM: Discharge air temperature does not change.
Perform diagnosis procedure. Refer to AT C - 7 0 , "
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE FOR LAN CIRCUIT" .
Air Mix Door Motor PBR CircuitNJS000GR
SYMPTOM:
Discharge air temperature does not change.
PBR circuit is open or shorted.
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE FOR AIR MIX DOOR MOTOR PBR
Perform diagnosis procedure. Refer to AT C - 7 0 , "DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE FOR LAN CIRCUIT" .
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Insufficient CoolingNJS000GV
SYMPTOM: Insufficient cooling
INSPECTION FLOW
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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.
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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.
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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
F34 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 P G - 111 , "
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.
Water is mixed with refriger-
ant.
Drain water from refrigerant
or replace refrigerant.
Replace liquid tank.
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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.
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2 – ground : Battery voltage
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