1998 NISSAN PATROL check engine

Precautions for Servicing Compressor
+Plug all openings to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering.
+When the compressor is removed, store it in the same position as it is when mounted on the car.
+When replacing or repairing compressor, follow ``Maintenance of Lubricant Quantity in Compres-
sor'' exactly. Refer to HA-114.
+Keep friction surfaces between clutch and pulley clean. If the surface is contaminated, with
lubricant, wipe it off by using a clean waste cloth moistened with thinner.
+After compressor service operation, turn the compressor shaft by hand more than ®ve turns in
both directions. This will equally distribute lubricant inside the compressor. After the compressor
is installed, let the engine idle and operate the compressor for one hour.
+After replacing the compressor magnet clutch, apply voltage to the new one and check for normal
operation.
Special Service Tools
Tool number
Tool nameDescription
KV99231260
Clutch disc wrench
NT204
Removing shaft nut and clutch disc
KV992T0001
Clutch disc puller
NT206
Removing clutch disc
KV992T0002
Pulley installer
NT207
Installing pulley
PRECAUTIONS AND PREPARATIONMANUAL AND AUTO
HA-6

Operational Check
The purpose of the operational check is to con®rm that the system
operates properly.
CONDITIONS
Engine running at normal operating temperature.
PROCEDURE
1. Check blower
a. Turn fan control knob to 1-speed.
Blower should operate on 1-speed.
b. Then turn fan control knob to 2-speed.
c. Continue checking blower speed until all four speeds are
checked.
d. Leave blower on 4-speed.
2. Check discharge air
a. Turn mode control knob.
b. Con®rm that discharge air comes out according to the air dis-
tribution table at left.
Refer to ``Discharge Air Flow'' in ``DESCRIPTION'' (HA-13).
RHA583G
RHA584G
RHA654F
TROUBLE DIAGNOSESMANUAL
HA-22

Trouble Diagnoses for Abnormal Pressure
Whenever system's high or low-pressure side is abnormal, diagnose using a manifold gauge. The marker
above the gauge scale in the following table indicates the standard (normal) pressure range. Since the stan-
dard (normal) pressure differs from vehicle to vehicle, refer to HA-35 (``Ambient air temperature-to-operating
pressure table'').
Gauge indication Refrigerant cycle Probable cause Corrective action
Both high and low-pressure
sides are too high.
AC359A
+Pressure is reduced soon
after water is splashed on
condenser.Excessive refrigerant charge in
refrigeration cycle.Reduce refrigerant until speci-
®ed pressure is obtained.
Air suction by cooling fan is
insufficient.Insufficient condenser cooling
performance.
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1Condenser ®ns are clogged.
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2Improper 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 (2.0 bar, 2 kg/cm
2,28
psi). It then decreases gradu-
ally thereafter.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-pressure
pipe is colder than areas
near the evaporator outlet.
+Plates are sometimes cov-
ered with frost.+Excessive liquid refrigerant
on low-pressure side.
+Excessive refrigerant dis-
charge ¯ow.
+Expansion valve is open a
little compared with the
speci®cation.
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1Improper thermal valve
installation.
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2Improper expansion valve
adjustment.Replace expansion valve.
High-pressure side is too high
and low-pressure side is too
low.
AC360A
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.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSESMANUAL
HA-36

Self-diagnosis
INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The self-diagnostic system diagnoses sensors, door motors,
blower motor, etc. by system line. Refer to applicable sections
(items) for details. Shifting from normal control to the self-diagnos-
tic system is accomplished by starting the engine (turning the igni-
tion switch from ``OFF'' to ``ON'') and pressing ``
'' switch for at
least 5 seconds. The ``
'' switch must be pressed within 5 sec-
onds after starting the engine (ignition switch is turned ``ON''). This
system will be canceled by either pressing
(AUTO) switch or
turning the ignition switch ``OFF''. Shifting from one step to another
is accomplished by means of turning temperature dial clockwise or
counterclockwise, as required.
Additionally shifting from STEP 4 to AUXILIARY MECHANISM is
accomplished by means of pushing
(fan) switch.
(Ignition switch OFF®ON)
Within 5 seconds after starting engine (ignition
switch is turned ``ON''), press
switch for
at least 5 seconds.
STEP 1 Ð LEDs and LCD are checked.
m
Left turnRight turn
STEP 2 Ð Input signals from each sensor are
checked.
m
Left turnRight turn
STEP 3 Ð Mode and intake door motor posi-
tion switch is checked.Ignition switch: OFFc
or(AUTO) switch: ONSelf-diagnostic function is canceled.m
Left turnRight turn
Note
STEP 4 Ð Actuators are checked.
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AUXILIARY MECHANISM Ð Temperature set-
ting trimmerNote:
For STEP 4, engine must be running for
compressor to operate.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSESAUTO
HA-63

STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE
Turn ignition switch ON.
Set in self-diagnostic mode. Within 5 sec-
onds after starting engine (ignition switch is
turned ``ON''.), press
switch for at
least 5 seconds.
STEP 1 - LEDs AND LCD ARE CHECKED.
Do all LEDs and LCD illuminate?
Ye s
cNo
Malfunctioning
switch, LED or LCD.
Replace A/C auto amp.
Turn temperature dial clockwise.
Advance to self-diagnosis STEP 2?
Ye s
cNo
Malfunctioning temperature
dial.
Replace A/C auto amp.
Turn temperature dial counterclockwise.
Return to self-diagnosis STEP 1?
Ye s
cNo
Malfunctioning temperature
dial.
Replace A/C auto amp.
Turn temperature dial clockwise.
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RHA526G
RHA527G
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSESAUTO
Self-diagnosis (Cont'd)
HA-64

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STEP 4 - OPERATION OF EACH ACTUA-
TOR IS CHECKED.
Engine running.
Press DEF switch, code No. of each actua-
tor test is indicated on the display.
Refer to the following chart and con®rm
discharge air ¯ow, air temperature, blower
motor voltage and compressor operation.
Checks must be made visually, by lis-
tening to any noise, or by touching air
outlets with your hand, etc. for
improper operation.
OK
cNG
+Air outlet does not
change.
Go to HA-75.
+Intake door does not
change.
Go to HA-82.
+Discharge air tempera-
ture does not change.
Go to HA-79.
+Magnet clutch does not
engage.
Go to HA-92.
+Blower motor operation is
malfunctioning.
Go to HA-86.
Turn ignition switch OFF or AUTO switch
ON.
END
Code
No.Actuator test pattern
Mode doorIntake
doorAir
mix
doorBlower
motorCom-
pres-
sorFICD
VENTRECFull
Cold4-5V ON ON
B/LRECFull
Cold9-
11 VON ON
B/L20%
FREFull
Hot7-9V ON OFF
FOOTFREFull
Hot7 - 9V OFF OFF
F/D
FREFull
Hot7 - 9V OFF OFF
DEFFREFull
Hot10 -
12VON OFF
RHA495A
RHA654FF
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSESAUTO
Self-diagnosis (Cont'd)
HA-67

Operational Check
The purpose of the operational check is to con®rm that the system
operates properly.
CONDITIONS
+Engine running and at normal operating temperature.
PROCEDURE
1. Check memory function
a. Set the temperature 25ÉC.
b. Press OFF switch.
c. Turn the ignition off.
d. Turn the ignition on.
e. Press the AUTO switch.
f. Con®rm that the set temperature remains at previous tempera-
ture.
g. Press OFF switch.
2. Check blower
a. Press fan switch one time.
Blower should operate on low speed.
The fan symbol should have one blade lit
.
b. Press fan switch one more time, and continue checking blower
speed and fan symbol until all speeds are checked.
c. Leave blower on MAX speed
.
3. Check discharge air
a. Press mode switch four times and DEF button.
RHA517G
RHA518G
RHA519G
RHA520G
TROUBLE DIAGNOSESAUTO
HA-70

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
SYMPTOM: Magnet clutch does not engage when A/C switch
and fan switch are ON.
CHECK POWER SUPPLY FOR COM-
PRESSOR.
Disconnect compressor harness connector.
Do approx. 12 volts exist between compres-
sor harness terminal No.j
1and body
ground?
No
cYe s
Check magnet clutch coil.
NG
Replace magnet clutch.
Refer to HA-123.
Disconnect A/C relay.
Note
CHECK CIRCUIT CONTINUITY
BETWEEN A/C RELAY HARNESS TERMI-
NAL NO.j
7AND COMPRESSOR HAR-
NESS TERMINAL NO.j1.
Continuity should exist.
If OK, check harness for short.
OK
CHECK POWER SUPPLY FOR A/C
RELAY.
Disconnect A/C relay.
Do approx. 12 volts exist between A/C
relay harness terminal Nos.j
1,j6and
body ground?
Ye s
cNo
CHECK POWER SUPPLY
CIRCUIT AND 10A (No.
) FUSE AT FUSE
BLOCK.
Refer to EL section (``Wiring
Diagram'', ``POWER SUP-
PLY ROUTING'').
CHECK A/C RELAY AFTER DISCON-
NECTING IT.
Refer to HA-97.
OK OK
ECCS
engine
modelsExcept for
ECCS
engine
models
cNG
Replace A/C relay.
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Note:
If the result is NG or No after checking circuit continuity, repair harness or
connector.
RHA652G
RHA096GA
RHA653G
RHA654G
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSESAUTO
Magnet Clutch (Cont'd)
HA-94