cooling INFINITI QX56 2009 Factory Repair Manual

HAC-2
MAGNET CLUTCH ............................................72
System Description .............................................. ...72
Magnet Clutch Component Function Check ........ ...72
Magnet Clutch Diagnosis Procedure ................... ...73
WATER VALVE CIRCUIT ..................................77
Description ........................................................... ...77
Water Valve Diagnosis Procedure ..........................77
AMBIENT SENSOR ...........................................79
Component Description ....................................... ...79
Ambient Sensor Diagnosis Procedure ....................79
Ambient Sensor Component Inspection .................80
IN-VEHICLE SENSOR .......................................82
Component Description ....................................... ...82
In-Vehicle Sensor Diagnosis Procedure .................82
In-Vehicle Sensor Component Inspection ..............84
OPTICAL SENSOR ...........................................85
Component Description ..........................................85
Optical Sensor Diagnosis Procedure ......................85
INTAKE SENSOR ..............................................87
System Description .............................................. ...87
Intake Sensor Diagnosis Procedure .......................87
Intake Sensor Component Inspection ................. ...88
POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT
FOR CONTROLLER ..........................................
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Component Description ....................................... ...89
A/C Auto Amp. Component Function Check ..........89
A/C Auto Amp Power and Ground Diagnosis Pro-
cedure .....................................................................
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ECU DIAGNOSIS .......................................91
AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL ..................... ...91
A/C Auto Amp. Terminals Reference Values ..........91
Wiring Diagram .................................................... ...93
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS ...........................109
AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL ..................... ..109
Symptom Matrix Chart ........................................ .109
INSUFFICIENT COOLING ................................110
Component Function Check ................................ .110
Diagnostic Work Flow ...........................................111
Performance Chart ................................................113
Trouble Diagnoses for Abnormal Pressure ...........114
INSUFFICIENT HEATING ................................118
Component Function Check .................................118
NOISE ...............................................................120
Component Function Check ................................ .120
MEMORY FUNCTION DOES NOT OPERATE ..122
Memory Function Check ...................................... .122
PRECAUTION ...........................................123
PRECAUTIONS .............................................. ..123
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" .............................................................. .
123
Working with HFC-134a (R-134a) ........................ .123
Precaution for Service Equipment ........................124
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HAC-10
< FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS >[AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONER]
FUNCTION INFORMATION
Defroster door motor is malfunctioning. Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Defroster Door Motor.
HAC-46
Front blower motor operation is malfunction-
ing.Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Front Blower Motor.
HAC-51
Rear blower motor operation is malfunction-
ing.Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Rear Blower Motor.
HAC-57
Rear air discharge outlet does not change. Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Mode Door Motor (rear). HAC-62
Rear air temperature does not change. Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Air Mix Door Motor (rear).HAC-62
Magnet clutch does not engage.Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Magnet Clutch. HAC-72
Insufficient coolingGo to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Insufficient Cooling. HAC-110
Insufficient heatingGo to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Insufficient Heating. HAC-118
NoiseGo to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Noise. HAC-120
Self-diagnosis cannot be performed. Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Self-diagnosis. HAC-89
Memory function does not operate.Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Memory Function. HAC-122
SymptomReference Page
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HAC-26
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MODE DOOR MOTOR
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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HAC-32
< COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS >[AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONER]
AIR MIX DOOR MOTOR
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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DEFROSTER DOOR MOTOR CIRCUITHAC-45
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DEFROSTER DOOR MOTOR CIRCUIT
System DescriptionINFOID:0000000003775353
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Component Parts
Defroster door control system components are:• A/C auto amp.
• A/C and AV switch assembly
• Defroster door motor
• PBR (Built into defroster door motor)
• In-vehicle sensor
• Ambient sensor
• Optical sensor
• Intake sensor
System Operation
The A/C auto amp. determines defroster door position bas ed on the position of the defroster switch. When the
defroster switch is depressed, the defroster door motor rotates directing air to the defroster ducts. When any
mode other than defroster is selected, the defroster moto r rotates in the opposite direction closing off air flow
to the defroster ducts.
In the AUTO mode, the A/C auto amp. determines def roster door position based on the ambient temperature,
the intake air temperature and the in-vehicle temperature.
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Defroster door motor
The defroster door motor is attached to the front heater & cooling
unit assembly. The A/C auto amp. sends a voltage to rotate to the
defroster door directing the air flow either to the defroster ducts, or to
the floor ducts, depending on which way the voltage and ground are
applied to the motor leads. Motor rotation is conveyed to a lever
which activates the defroster door.
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BLOWER MOTOR CONTROL SYSTEMHAC-51
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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. Duri ng 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 Component Function CheckINFOID:0000000003775357
INSPECTION FLOW
1.CONFIRM SYMPTOM BY PERFORMING OPERATIONAL CHECK - FRONT BLOWER
1. Push blower motor (+) switch. Blower motor should operate.
2. Rotate the front blower control dial clockwise, and continue checking 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-23, "
A/C Auto Amp. Self-Diagnosis".
Are any self-diagnosis codes present?
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WATER VALVE CIRCUITHAC-77
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WATER VALVE CIRCUIT
DescriptionINFOID:0000000003775372
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Water Valve
The water valve (1) cuts the flow of engine coolant to the front and
rear heater cores to allow for maximum cooling during A/C opera-
tion. It is controlled by the A/C auto amp.
Water Valve Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000003775373
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR WATER VALVE
1.CHECK WATER VALVE POWER AND GROUND CIRCUITS
1. Disconnect water valve connector F68.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Rotate temperature control dial (driver) to 32 °C (90 °F).
4. Check voltage between water valve harness connector F68 ter- minal 1 and terminal 2 while rotating temperature control dial
(driver) to 16 °C (60° F).
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK WATER VALVE CONTROL OUTPUT CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect A/C auto amp. connector M50.
3. Check continuity between water valve harness connector F68 (A) terminal 2 and A/C auto amp. harness connector M50 (B)
terminal 46.
4. Check continuity between water valve harness connector F68 terminal 2 and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace A/C auto amp. Refer to VTL-7, "Removal and Installation".
NO >> Repair harness or connector.
3.CHECK WATER VALVE POWER AND GROUND CIRCUITS
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Condition Voltage
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Water valve: F68 2 1Rotate temperature
control dial Battery
voltage
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2 - 46 : Continuity should exist.
2 - Ground : Continuity should not exist.
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INTAKE SENSORHAC-87
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INTAKE SENSOR
System DescriptionINFOID:0000000003775382
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Intake Sensor
The intake sensor is located on the 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:0000000003775383
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR INTAKE SENSOR
SYMPTOM: Intake sensor circuit is open or shorted. Using the CON-
SULT-III, DTC B2581 or B2582 is di splayed. 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 INTAKE 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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1 - 26 : Continuity should exist.
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AIR CONDITIONER CONTROLHAC-109
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SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL
Symptom Matrix ChartINFOID:0000000003775390
SYMPTOM TABLE
Symptom Reference Page
A/C system does not come on. Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for A/C System. HAC-89
A/C system display is malfunctioning. Go to Navigation System. AV- 6 9
A/C system cannot be controlled.Go to Self-diagnosis Function. HAC-23
Air outlet does not change.
Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Mode Door Motor. HAC-26
Mode door motor is malfunctioning.
Discharge air temperature does not change.
Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Air Mix Door Motor. HAC-32
Air mix door motor is malfunctioning.
Intake door does not change.
Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Intake Door Motor. HAC-42
Intake door motor is malfunctioning.
Defroster door motor is malfunctioning. Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Defroster Door Motor. HAC-46
Front blower motor operation is malfunction-
ing.Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Front Blower Motor.
HAC-51
Rear blower motor operation is malfunction-
ing.Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Rear Blower Motor.
HAC-57
Rear discharge air temperature and/or air
outlet does not change.Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Rear Air Control circuit.
HAC-62
Magnet clutch does not engage.Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Magnet Clutch. HAC-72
Insufficient coolingGo to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Insufficient Cooling. HAC-110
Insufficient heatingGo to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Insufficient Heating. HAC-118
NoiseGo to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Noise. HAC-120
Self-diagnosis cannot be performed. Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Self-diagnosis. HAC-89
Memory function does not operate.Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Memory Function. HAC-122
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HAC-110
< SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS >[AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONER]
INSUFFICIENT COOLING
INSUFFICIENT COOLING
Component Function CheckINFOID:0000000003775391
SYMPTOM: Insufficient cooling
INSPECTION FLOW
1.CONFIRM SYMPTOM BY PERFORMING OPER
ATIONAL CHECK - TEMPERATURE DECREASE
1. Press the AUTO switch.
2. Turn temperature control dial (driver) counterclockwise until 16 °C (60 °F) is displayed.
3. Check for cold air at discharge air outlets.
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-109, "SymptomMatrixChart".
NO >> System OK.
3.CHECK FOR SERVICE BULLETINS
Check for any service bulletins.
>> GO TO 4.
4.PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS
Perform self-diagnosis Refer to HAC-23, "
A/C Auto Amp. Self-Diagnosis".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> Refer to HAC-24, "
A/C System Self-Diagnosis Code Chart".
5.CHECK DRIVE BELTS
Check compressor belt tension. Refer to EM-13, "
Checking Drive Belts".
Is the inspection result normal?
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG >> Adjust or replace compressor belt. Refer to EM-13, "
Removal and Installation".
6.CHECK AIR MIX DOOR OPERATION
Check and verify air mix door mechanism for smooth operation. Refer to HAC-32, "
Air Mix Door Motor Compo-
nent Function Check".
Does air mix door operate correctly?
YES >> GO TO 7.
NO >> Check air mix door motor circuit. Refer to HAC-33, "
Air Mix Door Motor (Driver) Diagnosis Proce-
dure" or HAC-36, "Air Mix Door Motor (Passenger) Diagnosis Procedure".
7.CHECK COOLING FAN MOTOR OPERATION
Check and verify cooling fan motor for smooth operation. Refer to EC-388, "
Component Inspection".
Does cooling fan motor operate correctly?
YES >> GO TO 8.
NO >> Check cooling fan motor. Refer to EC-388, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
8.CHECK WATER VALVE OPERATION
Check and verify water valve for smooth operation. Refer to HAC-77, "
Description".
Does water valve operate correctly?
YES >> GO TO 9.
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