INFINITI QX56 2008 Factory Service Manual

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DEFROSTER DOOR MOTOR CIRCUIT
1. Reconnect the A/C auto
amp. harness connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Check voltage between A/C auto amp. harness connector M49 terminal 10 and ground while cycling defroster switch on and off.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 12.
NO >> GO TO 11.
11 .CHECK PBR FEEDBACK SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO GROUND
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect A/C auto amp. harness connector.
3. Check continuity between A/C auto amp. harness connector M49 terminal 10 and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace A/C auto amp. Refer to VTL-7, "Removal and
Installation".
NO >> Repair or replace harness as necessary.
12.CHECK PBR FEEDBACK CIRCUIT FOR OPEN
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the defroster door motor harness connector and A/C auto amp. harness connector.
3. Check continuity between defroster door motor harness connec- tor M144 (B) terminal 4 and A/C auto amp. harness connector
M49 (A) terminal 10
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace defroster door motor. Refer to VTL-21,
"Removal and Installation".
NO >> Repair or replace harness as necessary. Voltage : Approx. 1V - 4.5V
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Continuity should not exist.
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BLOWER MOTOR CONTROL SYSTEM
System DescriptionINFOID:0000000001679795
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Component Parts
Blower speed control system components are:• A/C auto amp.
• A/C and AV switch assembly
• Variable blower control
• Front blower motor relay
• Front blower motor
• In-vehicle sensor
• Ambient sensor
• Optical sensor
• Intake sensor
System Operation
Automatic Mode
In the automatic mode, the blower motor speed is calc ulated by the A/C auto amp. and variable blower control
based on input from the in-vehicle sensor, optical sens or, intake sensor and ambient sensor, and potentio tem-
perature control (PTC).
When the air flow is increased, the blower motor s peed is adjusted gradually to prevent a sudden increase in
air flow.
In addition to manual air flow control and the usual automat ic air flow control, starting air flow control, low
water temperature starting control and high passenger compartment temperature starting control are avail-
able.
Starting Blower Speed Control
Start up from cold soak condition (Automatic mode).
In a cold start up condition where the engine coolant temperature is below 50 °C (122° F), the blower will not
operate at blower speed 1 for a short period of time ( up to 210 seconds). The exact start delay time varies
depending on the ambient and engine coolant temperatures.
In the most extreme case (very low ambient temper ature) the blower starting delay will be 210 seconds as
described above. After the coolant temperature reaches 50 °C (122 °F), or the 210 seconds has elapsed, the
blower speed will increase to the objective blower speed.
Start up from usual operating or hot soak condition (Automatic mode).
The blower will begin operation momentarily after the AUTO switch is pushed. The blower speed will gradually
rise to the objective speed over a time period of 3 seconds or less (actual time depends on the objective
blower speed).
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BLOWER MOTOR CONTROL SYSTEM
Blower Speed Compensation - Sunload
When the in-vehicle temperature and the set temperature
are very close, the blower will be operating at low
speed. The speed will vary depending on the sunload. During conditions of low or no sunload, the blower
operates at low speed. During high sunload conditions, the A/C auto amp. causes the blower speed to
increase.
Blower Speed Control Specification
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Variable Blower Control
The variable blower control is located on the cooling unit. The vari-
able blower control receives a gate voltage from the A/C auto amp.
to steplessly maintain the blower motor voltage in the 0 to 5 volt
range (approx.).
Front Blower Motor Co mponent Function CheckINFOID:0000000001679796
INSPECTION FLOW
1.CONFIRM SYMPTOM BY PERFORMING OPERATIONAL CHECK - FRONT BLOWER
1. Push blower motor (+) switch. Blower motor should operate.
2. Push blower motor (+) switch, and continue checki ng blower speed and fan symbol until all speeds are
checked.
Can the symptom be duplicated?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK FOR ANY SYMPTOMS
Perform a complete operational check for any symptoms. Refer to HAC-4, "
Operational Check (Front)".
Does another symptom exist?
YES >> Refer to HAC-3, "How to Perform Trouble Diagnosis For Quick And Accurate Repair".
NO >> System OK.
3.CHECK FOR SERVICE BULLETINS
Check for any service bulletins.
>> GO TO 4.
4.PERFORM A/C AUTO AMP. SELF-DIAGNOSIS
Perform self-diagnosis to check for any codes. Refer to HAC-22, "
A/C Auto Amp. Self-Diagnosis".
Are any self-diagnosis codes present?
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YES >> Refer to HAC-23, "A/C System Self-Diagnosis Code Chart".
NO >> GO TO 5.
5.PERFORM A/C AND AV SWITCH ASSEMBLY SELF-DIAGNOSIS
Perform self-diagnosis to check the A/C and AV switch assembly. Refer to HAC-22, "
A/C and AV Switch
Assembly Self-Diagnosis".
Is the inspection results normal?
YES >> GO TO 6.
NO >> Replace A/C and AV switch assembly. Refer to VTL-7, "
Removal and Installation".
6.CHECK BLOWER MOTOR OPERATION
Check and verify blower motor operates manually in all speeds.
Does blower motor operate in all speeds?
YES >> GO TO 7.
NO >> Refer to HAC-51, "
Front Blower Motor Diagnosis Procedure".
7.CHECK ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT
Check engine coolant temperature sensor circuit. Refer to EC-125, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Is the inspection results normal?
YES >> GO TO 8.
NO >> Replace engine coolant temperature sensor.
8.RECHECK FOR ANY SYMPTOMS
Perform a complete operational check for any symptoms. Refer to HAC-4, "
Operational Check (Front)".
Does another symptom exist?
YES >> Refer to HAC-3, "How to Perform Trouble Diagnosis For Quick And Accurate Repair" .
NO >> Replace A/C auto amp. Refer to VTL-7, "
Removal and Installation".
Front Blower Motor Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000001679797
SYMPTOM: Blower motor operation is malfunctioning.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR BLOWER MOTOR
SYMPTOM: Blower motor operation is malfunctioning under starting
blower speed control.
1.CHECK FUSES
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Check 20A fuses [No. 24 and 27 (Located in the fuse and fusible link box)]. For fuse layout. Refer to
PG-70,
"Terminal Arrangement".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> GO TO 7.
2.CHECK FRONT BLOWER MOTOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect front blower motor connector.
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Press the A/C switch.
5. Press the front blower control "+" switch to maximum speed.
6. Check voltage between front blower motor harness connector M62 terminal 2 and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 10.
NO >> GO TO 3.
3.CHECK FRONT BLOWER MOTOR RELAY (S WITCH SIDE) POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect front blower motor relay.
3. Check voltage between front blower motor relay harness con- nector M107 terminal 5 and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Repair harness or connector.
4.CHECK FRONT BLOWER MOTOR RELAY
Turn ignition switch OFF.
Check front blower motor relay. Refer to HAC-54, "
Front Blower Motor Component Inspection".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> Replace front blower motor relay.
5.CHECK FRONT BLOWER MOTOR RELA Y (SWITCH SIDE) CIRCUIT FOR OPEN
Check continuity between front blower motor relay harness connec-
tor M107 terminal 3 and front blower motor harness connector M62
terminal 2.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 6.
NO >> Repair harness or connector.
6.CHECK FRONT BLOWER MOTOR RE LAY (COIL SIDE) POWER SUPPLY
Fuses are good.
2 - Ground
: Battery voltage
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5 - Ground: Battery voltage
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3 - 2 : Continuity should exist.
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1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Check voltage between front blower motor relay harness con- nector M107 terminal 2 and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Repair front blower motor ground circuit or connector.
NO >> Repair harness or connector.
7.REPLACE FUSES
Replace fuses.
Does the fuse blow?
YES >> • If fuse blows without activating the front blower motor, repair short between fuse and front blower motor relay.
• If fuse blows activating the front blower motor, GO TO 8.
NO >> Inspection End.
8.CHECK FRONT BLOWER MOTOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR SHORT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect front blower motor connector, front blower motor relay and variable blower control connector.
3. Check continuity between variable blower control harness con- nector M122 terminal 4 and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 9.
NO >> Repair harness or connector.
9.CHECK FRONT BLOWER MOTOR
Check front blower motor. Refer to HAC-54, "
Front Blower Motor Component Inspection".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace variable blower control (front). Refer to VTL-29, "Removal and Installation".
NO >> Replace front blower motor. Refer to VTL-12, "
Removal and Installation".
10.CHECK FRONT BLOWER MOTOR
Check front blower motor. Refer to HAC-54, "
Front Blower Motor Component Inspection".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 11.
NO >> Replace front blower motor. Refer to VTL-12, "
Removal and Installation".
11 .CHECK BLOWER MOTOR GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect variable blower control connector.
2. Check continuity between front blower motor harness connector M62 (B) terminal 1 and variable blower control harness connec-
tor M122 (A) terminal 2.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 12.
NO >> Repair harness or connector. 2 - Ground : Battery voltage
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4 - Ground
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1 - 2 : Continuity should exist.
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12.CHECK VARIABLE BLOWER CONTRO
L POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR OPEN
1. Disconnect front blower motor relay.
2. Check continuity between front blower motor relay harness con- nector M107 (A) terminals 3 and variable blower control harness
connector M122 (B) terminal 4.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 13.
NO >> Repair harness or connector.
13.CHECK VARIABLE BLOWER CONTROL GROUND CIRCUIT
Check continuity between variable blower control harness connector
M122 terminal 1 and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 14.
NO >> Repair harness or connector.
14.CHECK VARIABLE BLOWER CONTROL SIGNAL CIRCUIT
1. Reconnect all disconnected component connectors.
2. Disconnect A/C auto amp. connector.
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Press the blower (+) switch to maximum speed.
5. Check voltage between A/C auto amp. harness connector M49 terminal 13 and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace A/C auto amp. Refer to VTL-7, "Removal and
Installation".
NO >> GO TO 15.
15.CHECK VARIABLE BLOWER CONT ROL SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN
1. Disconnect variable blower control connector.
2. Check continuity between A/C auto amp. harness connector M49 (B) terminal 13 and variable blower control harness con-
nector M122 (A) terminal 3.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace variable blower control. Refer to VTL-29,
"Removal and Installation".
NO >> Repair harness or connector.
Front Blower Motor Component InspectionINFOID:0000000001679798
COMPONENT INSPECTION
3 - 4 : Continuity should exist.
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1 - Ground: Continuity should exist.
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13 - Ground : Approx. 4.5V
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13 - 3: Continuity should exist.
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Check continuity between terminals by supplying 12 volts and
ground to coil side terminals of relay.
Front Blower Motor
Confirm smooth rotation of the blower motor.
• Ensure that there are no foreign particles inside the blower unit.
• Apply 12 volts to terminal 2 and ground to terminal 1 and verify that the motor operates freely and quietly.
Rear Blower Motor DescriptionINFOID:0000000001679799
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Component Parts
Rear blower speed control system components are:
• A/C auto amp.
• A/C and AV switch assembly
• Rear air control (front)
• Rear air control (rear)
• Variable blower control (rear)
• Rear blower motor
• Rear blower motor relay
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System Operation
Rear Blower Control
When the rear blower control dial (front) REAR CTRL switch is pressed (indicator on), it allows the rear air
control (rear) to control the rear blower motor speed. If t
he REAR CTRL switch is off (indicator off), the rear air
control (front) controls the rear blower motor s peed regardless of the rear air control (rear) position.
Rear Blower Motor Component Function CheckINFOID:0000000001679800
INSPECTION FLOW
SYMPTOM:
• Rear blower motor does not operate from the rear air control (front) and the rear air control (rear).
• Rear blower motor operates from rear air control (front) only.
• Rear blower motor operates in high at all times.
INSPECTION FLOW
1.CHECK FOR SERVICE BULLETINS
Check for any service bulletins.
>> GO TO 2.
2.CONFIRM SYMPTOM BY PERFORMING REAR BLOW ER MOTOR OPERATIONAL CHECK FROM REAR
AIR CONTROL (FRONT)
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Turn the rear air control (front) blower control dial to the lowest speed and check for rear blower operation
(REAR CTRL indicator off).
3. Continue checking that rear blower speed increases as the rear blower control dial is rotated clockwise.
Does the rear blower motor operate correctly?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Check the rear blower motor operation. Refer to HAC-56, "
Rear Blower Motor Component Func-
tion Check".
3.CONFIRM SYMPTOM BY PERFORMING REAR BLOWER MOTOR OPERATIONAL CHECK FROM
REAR AIR CONTROL (REAR)
1. Press the REAR CTRL switch (indicator on) on the rear air control (front) to send control of the rear blower
motor back the rear air control (rear).
2. Turn the rear air control (rear) blower control dial to the lowest speed and check for rear blower operation.
3. Continue checking that rear blower speed increases as the rear blower control dial is rotated clockwise.
Does the rear blower motor operate correctly?
YES >> GO TO 4.
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NO >> • Check the rear air control (rear). Refer to HAC-58, "Rear Air Control (Rear) Diagnosis Proce-
dure #2".
4.RECHECK FOR ANY SYMPTOMS
Perform a complete operational check for any symptoms. Refer to HAC-5, "
Operational Check (Rear)".
Does another symptom exist?
YES >> Refer to HAC-3, "How to Perform Trouble Diagnosis For Quick And Accurate Repair".
NO >> Inspection End.
Rear Air Control (Front ) Diagnosis Procedure #1INFOID:0000000001679801
REAR BLOWER MOTOR INOPERATIVE/ON AT ALL TIMES.
1.CHECK FUSES
Check 10A fuse [No. 19 (Located in the fuse block J/B)].
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> GO TO 6.
2.CHECK REAR AIR CONTROL (FRONT) POWER SUPPLY
1. Disconnect rear air control (front) harness connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Check voltage between rear air control (front) harness connec- tor R108 terminal 1 and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Repair harness or connector.
3.CHECK REAR AIR CONTROL (FRONT) LIN BUS VOLTAGE
Check voltage between rear air control (front) harness connector
R108 terminal 5 and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Repair harness or connector.
4.CHECK REAR AIR CONTROL (FRONT) GROUND CIRCUIT Fuse is good.
Battery voltage should exist.
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