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Both High- and Low-pressure Sides are Too Low.NJHA0151S04
Gauge indication Refrigerant cycle Probable cause Corrective action
Both high- and low-pressure sides
are too low.
AC353A
There is a big temperature
difference between receiver
drier outlet and inlet. Outlet
temperature is extremely
low.
Liquid tank inlet and
expansion valve are
frosted.Liquid tank inside is slightly
clogged.Replace liquid tank.
Check lubricant for con-
tamination.
Temperature of expansion
valve inlet is extremely low
as compared with areas
near liquid tank.
Expansion valve inlet may
be frosted.
Temperature difference
occurs somewhere in high-
pressure sideHigh-pressure pipe located
between receiver drier and
expansion valve is clogged.Check and repair malfunc-
tioning parts.
Check lubricant for con-
tamination.
Expansion valve and liquid
tank are warm or only cool
when touched.Low refrigerant charge
"
Leaking fittings or compo-
nentsCheck refrigerant for leaks.
Refer to “Checking Refriger-
ant Leaks”, HA-92.
There is a big temperature
difference between expansion
valve inlet and outlet while
the valve itself is frosted.Expansion valve closes a little
compared with the specifica-
tion.
"
1. Improper expansion valve
adjustment
2. Malfunctioning expansion
valve
3. Outlet and inlet may be
clogged.Remove foreign particles
by using compressed air.
Check lubricant for con-
tamination.
An area of the low-pressure
pipe is colder than areas near
the evaporator outlet.Low-pressure pipe is clogged
or crushed.Check and repair malfunc-
tioning parts.
Check lubricant for con-
tamination.
Air flow volume is not enough
or is too low.Evaporator is frozen. Replace compressor.
Low-pressure Side Sometimes Becomes Negative.NJHA0151S05
Gauge indication Refrigerant cycle Probable cause Corrective action
Low-pressure side sometimes
becomes negative.
AC354A
Air conditioning system
does not function and
does not cyclically cool the
compartment air.
The system constantly
functions for a certain
period of time after com-
pressor 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 refriger-
ant or replace refrigerant.
Replace liquid tank.
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Insufficient Cooling (Cont’d)
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Low-pressure Side Becomes Negative.NJHA0151S06
Gauge indication Refrigerant cycle Probable cause Corrective action
Low-pressure side becomes nega-
tive.
AC362A
Liquid tank or front/rear side
of expansion valve’s pipe is
frosted or dewed.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 problem is caused by
water or foreign particles.
If water is the cause, ini-
tially cooling is okay. Then
the water freezes causing
a blockage. Drain water
from refrigerant or replace
refrigerant.
If due to foreign particles,
remove expansion valve
and remove particles with
dry and compressed air
(not shop air).
If either of the above
methods cannot correct
the problem, replace
expansion valve.
Replace liquid tank.
Check lubricant for con-
tamination.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSESMANUAL
Insufficient Cooling (Cont’d)
HA-74
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Insufficient Heating
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE FOR INSUFFICIENT HEATING=NJHA0152SYMPTOM: Insufficient heating.
INSPECTION FLOW
RHA283I
*1: LC-17 (QG),
LC-43 (YD)
*2: LC-12 (QG),
LC-37 (YD)*3: LC-15 (QG),
LC-40 (YD)
*4: LC-17 (QG),
LC-43 (YD)*5: HA-35
*6: HA-34
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Noise
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE FOR NOISE=NJHA0158SYMPTOM:
Noise
INSPECTION FLOW
RHA925H
*1: HA-84
*2: HA-85
*3: HA-79*4: EM-11 (QG),
EM-11 (YD)*5: LC-17 (QG),
LC-43 (YD)
TROUBLE DIAGNOSESMANUAL
Noise
HA-76
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HFC-134a (R-134a) Service ProcedureNJHA0159SETTING OF SERVICE TOOLS AND EQUIPMENTNJHA0159S01Discharging RefrigerantNJHA0159S0101WARNING:
Avoid breathing A/C refrigerant and lubricant vapor or mist. Exposure mayirritate eyes, nose and
throat. Remove HFC-134a (R-134a) from A/C system using certified serviceequipment meeting require-
ments of HFC-134a (R-134a) recycling equipment or HFC-134a (R-134a) recovery equipment. If acci-
dental system discharge occurs, ventilate work area before resuming service. Additional health and
safety information may be obtained from refrigerant and lubricant manufacturers.
SHA539DE
Evacuating System and Charging RefrigerantNJHA0159S0102
SHA540DC
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HA-77
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SHA383F
*1: HA-79
*2: HA-92*3: HA-93 *4: HA-67
SERVICE PROCEDUREMANUAL
HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure (Cont’d)
HA-78
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Maintenance of Lubricant Quantity in
Compressor
NJHA0160The lubricant in the compressor circulates through the system with
the refrigerant. Add lubricant to compressor when replacing any
component or after a large gas leakage occurred. It is important to
maintain the specified amount.
If lubricant quantity is not maintained properly, the following mal-
functions may result:
Lack of lubricant: May lead to a seized compressor
Excessive lubricant: Inadequate cooling (thermal exchange
interference)
LUBRICANTNJHA0160S01Name: Nissan A/C System Oil Type S
Part number: KLH00-PAGS0
CHECKING AND ADJUSTINGNJHA0160S02Adjust the lubricant quantity according to the test group shown
below.
1 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.
YesorNo
Ye s G O T O 2 .
No GO TO 3.
2 PERFORM LUBRICANT RETURN OPERATION, PROCEEDING AS FOLLOWS
1. Start engine, and set the following conditions:
Test condition
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 30°C (77 to 86°F).]
2. Perform lubricant return operation for about 10 minutes.
3. Stop engine.
CAUTION:
If excessive lubricant leakage is noted, do not perform the lubricant return operation.
GO TO 3.
3 CHECK COMPRESSOR
Should the compressor be replaced?
YesorNo
Yes GO TO HA-81.
No GO TO 4.
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4 CHECK ANY PART
Is there any part to be replaced? (Evaporator, condenser, liquid tank or incase there is evidence of a large amount of
lubricant leakage.)
YesorNo
Yes GO TO HA-81.
No Carry out the A/C performance test.
SERVICE PROCEDUREMANUAL
Maintenance of Lubricant Quantity in Compressor (Cont’d)
HA-80