air condition INFINITI QX56 2009 Factory Service Manual

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COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS
MODE DOOR MOTOR
System DescriptionINFOID:0000000003775343
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Component Parts
Mode door control system components are:
• A/C auto amp.
• A/C and AV switch assembly
• Mode door motor (front)
• PBR (built into mode door motor)
• In-vehicle sensor
• Ambient sensor
• Optical sensor
• Intake sensor
System Operation
The mode door position (vent, B/L, foot, D/F, and defrost) is set by the A/ C auto amp. by means of the mode
door motor (front). When a mode door position is sele cted on the A/C auto amp., voltage is applied to one cir-
cuit of the mode door motor (front) while ground is appli ed to the other circuit, causing the mode door motor
(front) to rotate. The direction of rotation is determined by which circuit has voltage applied to it, and which one
has ground applied to it. The A/C auto amp. monitors the mode door position by measuring the voltage signal
on the PBR circuit.
In AUTO mode the mode door position is set by the A/C auto amp. which determines the proper position
based on inputs from the in-vehicle sens or, ambient sensor, optical sensor, intake sensor, and the temperature
selected by the driver or passenger.
Mode Door Control Specification
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Mode Door Motor (Front)
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The mode door motor (front) is attached to the heater & cooling unit
assembly. It rotates so that air is discharged from the outlet as indi-
cated by the A/C auto amp. Motor rotation is conveyed to a link
which activates the mode door.
Mode Door Motor (Front)
Component Function CheckINFOID:0000000003775344
INSPECTION FLOW
1.CONFIRM SYMPTOM BY PERFORMING OP ERATIONAL CHECK - DISCHARGE AIR
1. Press mode switch four times and then press the (DEF) switch. Each position indicator should change shape (on display).
2. Confirm that discharge air comes out according to the air distribution table. Refer to HAC-16, "
Discharge
Air Flow (Front)".
NOTE:
Confirm that the compressor clutch is engaged (visual inspection) and intake door position is at FRESH
when DEF ( ) or D/F ( ) is selected.
Can a symptom be duplicated?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.PERFORM COMPLETE OPERATIONAL CHECK
Perform a complete operational check and check for any symptoms. Refer to HAC-4, "
Operational Check
(Front)".
Can a symptom be duplicated?
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.CHECK MODE DOOR OPERATION
Check and verify mode door mechanism for smooth operation in each mode.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> Repair as necessary.
5.PERFORM A/C AUTO AMP. SELF-DIAGNOSIS
Perform self-diagnosis to check for any codes. Refer to HAC-23, "
A/C Auto Amp. Self-Diagnosis".
Are any self-diagnosis codes present?
YES >> Refer to HAC-24, "A/C System Self-Diagnosis Code Chart".
NO >> GO TO 6.
6.PERFORM A/C AND AV SWITCH ASSEMBLY SELF-DIAGNOSIS
Perform self-diagnosis to check the A/C and AV switch assembly. Refer to HAC-23, "
A/C and AV Switch
Assembly Self-Diagnosis".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace A/C and AV switch assembly. Refer to VTL-7, "Removal and Installation".
NO >> GO TO 7.
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7.CHECK THE MODE DOOR MOTOR (FRONT) PBR CIRCUIT
Perform diagnostic procedure for the mode door motor (front). Refer to HAC-26, "
Mode Door Motor (Front)
Component Function Check".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 8.
NO >> Repair PBR circuit or replace motor. Refer to HAC-27, "
Mode Door Motor (Front) Diagnosis Pro-
cedure".
8.RECHECK FOR CODES
Perform A/C auto amp. self-diagnosis. Refer to HAC-23, "
A/C Auto Amp. Self-Diagnosis".
Are any self-diagnostic codes present?
YES >> Refer to HAC-24, "A/C System Self-Diagnosis Code Chart".
NO >> GO TO 9.
9.RECHECK FOR SYMPTOMS
Perform a complete operational check and check for any symptoms. Refer to HAC-4, "
Operational Check
(Front)".
Does another symptom exist?
YES >> Repair as necessary.
NO >> Replace A/C auto amp. Refer to VTL-7, "
Removal and Installation".
Mode Door Motor (Front) Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000003775345
SYMPTOM:
• Air outlet does not change.
• Mode door motor does not operate normally.
1.CHECK A/C AUTO AMP. FOR POWER AND GROUND
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Press the mode switch to the B/L ( ) mode.
3. Check voltage between A/C auto amp. harness connector M49 terminal 19 and terminal 20 while pressing the mode switch to
the floor ( ) mode.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK MODE DOOR MOTOR CIRCUITS FOR SHORT TO GROUND
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the A/C auto amp. harness connector.
3. Check continuity between A/C auto amp. harness connector M49 terminal 19, 20 and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace A/C auto amp. Refer to VTL-7, "Removal and
Installation".
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Condition Voltage
(Approx.)
(+) (-)
A/C auto amp.: M49 20
19Press
mode
switch Battery
voltage
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19 - Ground : Continuity should not exist.
20 - Ground : Continuity should not exist.
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NO >> Repair or replace harness as necessary.
3.CHECK A/C AUTO AMP. FOR GROUND AND POWER
1. Press the mode switch to the D/F ( ) mode.
2. Check voltage between A/C auto amp. harness connector M49 terminal 19 and terminal 20 while pressing the mode switch to
the vent ( ) mode.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Replace A/C auto amp. Refer to VTL-7, "
Removal and Installation".
4.CHECK MODE DOOR MOTOR AND CIRCUITS FOR OPEN
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the A/C auto amp. harness connector.
3. Check continuity between A/C auto amp. harness connector M49 terminal 19 and terminal 20.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 6.
NO >> GO TO 5.
5.CHECK MODE DOOR MOTOR CIRCUITS FOR OPEN
1. Disconnect the mode door motor harness connector.
2. Check continuity between A/C auto amp. harness connector M49 (A) terminal 19, 20 and the mode door motor harness con-
nector M142 (B) terminal 5, 6.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace mode door motor. Refer to VTL-24, "Removal
and Installation".
NO >> Repair or replace harness as necessary.
6.CHECK A/C AUTO AMP. FOR PBR POWER AND GROUND
1. Reconnect A/C auto am p. harness connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Check voltage between A/C auto amp. harness connector M50 (A) terminal 28 and M49 (B) terminal 3.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 8.
NO >> GO TO 7.
Connector Te r m i n a l s
Condition Voltage
(Approx.)
(+) (-)
A/C auto amp.: M49 19 20 Press
mode
switch Battery
voltage
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Continuity should exist.
AWIIA0098ZZ
5 - 19 : Continuity should exist.
6 - 20 : Continuity should exist.
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Voltage (Ap-
prox.)
(+) (-)
A/C auto amp.: M49, M50 28 35V
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7.CHECK PBR REFERENCE VOLTAGE CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO GROUND
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the A/C auto amp. harness connector.
3. Check continuity between A/C auto amp. harness connector M50 terminal 28 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.
8.CHECK PBR REFERENCE VOLT AGE AND GROUND CIRCUITS
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the A/C auto amp. harness connector.
3. Check continuity between A/C auto amp. harness connector M50 (A) terminal 28 and M49 (B) terminal 3.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 10.
NO >> GO TO 9.
9.CHECK PBR REFERENCE VOLTAGE CIRCUIT FOR OPEN
1. Disconnect the mode door motor harness connector.
2. Check continuity between mode door motor harness connector M142 (B) terminal 3, 1 and A/C auto amp. harness connector
M49 (C) terminal 3, M50 (A) terminal 28.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace mode door motor. Refer to VTL-24, "Removal
and Installation".
NO >> Repair or replace harness as necessary.
10.CHECK PBR FEEDBACK VOLTAGE
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 7 and ground while cycling mode switch through all
modes.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 12.
NO >> GO TO 11.
11 .CHECK PBR FEEDBACK SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO GROUND Continuity should not exist.
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Continuity should exist.
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28 - 1
: Continuity should exist.
3 - 3 : Continuity should exist.
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Voltage : Approx. 1V - 4.5V
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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 7 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 mode door motor harness connector and A/C auto amp. harness connector.
3. Check continuity between mode door motor harness connector M142 (B) terminal 2 and A/C auto amp. harness connector M49
(A) terminal 7.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace mode door motor. Refer to VTL-24, "Removal
and Installation".
NO >> Repair or replace harness as necessary. Continuity should not exist.
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Continuity should exist.
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System DescriptionINFOID:0000000003775346
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
SYMPTOM:• Discharge air temperature does not change.
• Air mix door motor does not operate.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Component Parts
Air mix door control system components are:• A/C auto amp.
• A/C and AV switch assembly
• Air mix door motors (driver, passenger, and rear)
• PBR (built-into air mix door motors)
• In-vehicle sensor
• Ambient sensor
• Optical sensor
• Intake sensor
System Operation
The A/C auto amp. receives data from the temperature selected by the driver side, passenger side, and rear.
The A/C auto amp. then applies a voltage to one circuit of the appropriate air mix door motor, while ground is
applied to the other circuit, causing the appropriate air mix door motor to rotate. The direction of rotation is
determined by which circuit has voltage applied to it, and which one has ground applied to it. The A/C auto
amp. monitors the air mix door positions by measuring the voltage signal on the PBR circuits of each door.
In AUTO mode the air mix, intake, mode door, and defrost door positions are set by the A/C auto amp. which
determines the proper position based on inputs from the in-vehicle sensor, ambient sensor, optical sensor,
intake sensor, and the temperature selected by the driver and front and rear passengers.
Subsequently, HOT/COLD or DEFROST/VENT or FR ESH/RECIRCULATION operation is selected. The new
door position data is retu rned to the A/C auto amp.
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Air Mix Door Control Specification
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Air Mix Door Motors (front)
The driver (1) and passenger (2) air mix door motors are attached to
the front heater & cooling unit assembly. These motors rotate so that
the air mix door is opened or closed to a position set by the A/C auto
amp. Motor rotation is then conveyed through a shaft and the air mix
door position is then fed back to t
he A/C auto amp. by the PBR built
into the air mix door motors.
Air Mix Door Motor (rear)
The air mix door motor (rear) (1) is attached to the rear heater &
cooling unit assembly. These motors rotate so that the air mix door is
opened or closed to a position set by the front (or rear) air control.
Motor rotation is then conveyed through a shaft and the air mix door
position is then fed back to the A/ C auto amp. by the PBR built into
the air mix door motors.
Air Mix Door Motor Component Function CheckINFOID:0000000003775347
INSPECTION FLOW
1.CONFIRM SYMPTOM BY PERFORMING OPER ATIONAL CHECK - TEMPERATURE INCREASE
1. Turn the temperature control dial (driver) clockwise until 32 °C (90° F) is displayed.
2. Check for hot air at discharge air outlets.
>> GO TO 2.
2.CONFIRM SYMPTOM BY PERFORMING OPER ATIONAL CHECK - TEMPERATURE DECREASE
1. Turn the temperature control dial (driver) counterclockwise until 18 °C (60 °F) is displayed.
2. Check for cold air at discharge air outlets.
Can a symptom be duplicated?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> GO TO 3.
3.PERFORM COMPLETE OPERATIONAL CHECK
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Perform a complete operational check and check for any symptoms. Refer to HAC-4, "Operational Check
(Front)".
Can a symptom be duplicated?
YES >> Refer to HAC-3, "How to Perform Trouble Diagnosis For Quick And Accurate Repair".
NO >> System OK.
4.CHECK FOR SERVICE BULLETINS
Check for any service bulletins.
>> GO TO 5.
5.CHECK AIR MIX DOOR OPERATION
Check and verify air mix door mechanism for smooth operation from 18 °C (60 °F) to 32° C (90°F) in each
mode.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 6.
NO >> Repair as necessary.
6.PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS
Perform self-diagnosis to check for any codes. Refer to HAC-23, "
A/C and AV Switch Assembly Self-Diagno-
sis".
Are any self-diagnosis codes present?
YES >> Refer to HAC-24, "A/C System Self-Diagnosis Code Chart".
NO >> GO TO 7.
7.CHECK THE AIR MIX DOOR MOTOR PBR CIRCUIT
Perform diagnostic procedure for the air mix door motors. Refer to HAC-32, "
Air Mix Door Motor Component
Function Check".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 8.
NO >> Repair PBR circuit or replace air mix door motor. Refer to VTL-26, "
Removal and Installation".
8.RECHECK FOR CODES
Perform self-diagnosis. Refer to HAC-23, "
A/C and AV Switch Assembly Self-Diagnosis".
Are any self-diagnostic codes present?
YES >> Refer to HAC-24, "A/C System Self-Diagnosis Code Chart".
NO >> GO TO 9.
9.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".
Air Mix Door Motor (Driver) Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000003775348
SYMPTOM:• Discharge air temperature does not change.
• Air mix door motor does not operate.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR AIR MIX DOOR MOTOR (DRIVER)
1.CHECK A/C AUTO AMP. FOR POWER AND GROUND
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1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Rotate temperature control dial (driver) to 32
°C (90° F).
3. Check voltage between A/C auto amp. harness connector M49
terminal 17 and terminal 18 while rotating temperature control
dial (driver) to 18 °C (60° F).
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK AIR MIX DOOR MOTOR (DRIVE R) CIRCUITS FOR SHORT TO GROUND
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the A/C auto amp. harness connector.
3. Check continuity between A/C auto amp. harness connector M49 terminal 17, 18 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.
3.CHECK A/C AUTO AMP. FOR POWER AND GROUND
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Rotate temperature control dial (driver) to 32 °C (90° F).
3. Check voltage between A/C auto amp. harness connector M49
terminal 17 and terminal 18 while rotating temperature control
dial (driver) to 18 °C (60° F).
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Replace A/C auto amp. Refer to VTL-7, "
Removal and Installation".
4.CHECK AIR MIX DOOR MOTOR (DRIVER) CIRCUITS FOR OPEN
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the A/C auto amp. harness connector.
3. Check continuity between A/C auto amp. harness connector M49 terminal 17 and terminal 18.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 6.
NO >> GO TO 5.
5.CHECK AIR MIX DOOR MOTOR ( DRIVER) CIRCUITS FOR OPEN
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Condition Voltage
(Approx.)
(+) (-)
A/C auto amp.: M49 17 18 Rotate temp
control dial Battery
voltage
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17 - Ground : Continuity should not exist.
18 - Ground : Continuity should not exist.
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Connector Te r m i n a l s
Condition Voltage
(Approx.)
(+) (-)
A/C auto amp.: M49 18 17
Rotate temp
control dial Battery
voltage
AWIIA0115ZZ
Continuity should exist.
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