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PRECAUTIONS
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lIf the vehicle is within the warranty period, the air conditioner warranty is void. Please contact NISSAN
Customer Affairs for further assistance.
General Refrigerant PrecautionsEJS00628
WARNING:
lDo not release refrigerant into the air. Use approved recovery/recycling equipment to capture the
refrigerant every time an air conditioning system is discharged.
lAlways wear eye and hand protection (goggles and gloves) when working with any refrigerant or
air conditioning system.
lDo not store or heat refrigerant containers above 52°C.
lDo not heat a refrigerant container with an open flame; if container warming is required, place the
bottom of the container in a warm pail of water.
lDo not intentionally drop, puncture, or incinerate refrigerant containers.
lKeep refrigerant away from open flames: poisonous gas will be produced if refrigerant burns.
lRefrigerant will displace oxygen, therefore be certain to work in well ventilated areas to prevent
suffocation.
lDo not pressure test or leak test HFC-134a (R-134a) service equipment and/or vehicle air condi-
tioning systems with compressed air during repair. Some mixtures of air and HFC-134a (R-134a)
have been shown to be combustible at elevated pressures. These mixtures, if ignited, may cause
injury or property damage. Additional health and safety information may be obtained from refriger-
ant manufacturers.
Precautions for Refrigerant ConnectionEJS005FL
A new type refrigerant connection has been introduced to all refrigerant lines except the following locations.
lExpansion valve to cooling unit
lEvaporator pipes to evaporator (inside cooling unit)
lRefrigerant pressure sensor
ABOUT ONE-TOUCH JOINT
Description
lOne-touch joints are pipe joints which do not require tools during piping connection.
lUnlike conventional connection methods using union nuts and flanges, controlling tightening torque at
connection point is not necessary.
lWhen removing a pipe joint, use a disconnector.
COMPONENT PARTS
RJIA0970E
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PRECAUTIONS
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O-RING AND REFRIGERANT CONNECTION
A/C Compressor and Condenser —LHD Models—
MJIB0276E
1. High-pressure service valve 2. Clip 3. High-pressure A/C pipe
4. Refrigerant pressure sensor 5. Condenser 6. Compressor shaft seal
7. High-pressure flexible A/C hose 8. Low-pressure flexible A/C hose 9. Low-pressure service valve
10. Low-pressure A/C pipe 11. Expansion valve 12. A/C drain hose
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PRECAUTIONS
A/C Compressor and Condenser —RHD Models—
CAUTION:
The new and former refrigerant connections use different O-ring configurations. Do not confuse O-
rings since they are not interchangeable. If a wrong O-ring is installed, refrigerant will leak at or
around the connection.
MJIB0277E
1. High-pressure service valve 2. Clip 3. High-pressure A/C pipe
4. Refrigerant pressure sensor 5. Condenser 6. Compressor shaft seal
7. High-pressure flexible A/C hose 8. Low-pressure flexible A/C hose 9. Low-pressure service valve
10. Low-pressure A/C pipe 11. Expansion valve 12. A/C drain hose
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REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
PFP:KA990
Refrigerant CycleEJS0062E
REFRIGERANT FLOW
The refrigerant flows in the standard pattern, that is, through the compressor, the condenser with liquid tank,
through the evaporator, and back to the compressor. The refrigerant evaporation through the evaporator is
controlled by an externally equalized expansion valve, located inside the evaporator case.
FREEZE PROTECTION
Under usual operating conditions, when the A/C is switched ON, the compressor runs continuously, and the
evaporator pressure, and therefore, temperature is controlled by the V-6 variable displacement compressor to
prevent freeze up.
Refrigerant System ProtectionEJS005FT
REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR
The refrigerant system is protected against excessively high or low pressures by the refrigerant pressure sen-
sor, located on the condenser. If the system pressure rises above or falls below the specifications, the refriger-
ant pressure sensor detects the pressure inside the refrigerant line and sends a voltage signal to the ECM.
The ECM de-energizes the A/C relay to disengage the magnetic compressor clutch when pressure on the high
pressure side detected by refrigerant pressure sensor is over about 2,746 kPa (28 kg/cm
2, 398 psi), or below
about 120 kPa (1.22 kg/cm
2,17.4psi).
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AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL
AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL
PFP:27500
DescriptionEJS005FW
The front air control provides regulation of the vehicle's interior temperature. The system is based on the posi-
tion of the front air controls temperature switch selected by the driver. This is done by utilizing a microcom-
puter, also referred to as the front air control, which receives input signals from the following three sensors:
lIntake sensor
lPBR (Position Balanced Resistor).
The front air control uses these signals (including the set position of the temperature switch) to control:
lOutlet air volume
lAir temperature
lAir distribution
The front air control is used to select:
lOutlet air volume
lAir temperature/distribution
OperationEJS005FX
AIR MIX DOOR CONTROL
The air mix door is controlled so that in-vehicle temperature changed based on the position of the temperature
switch.
BLOWER SPEED CONTROL
Blower speed is controlled based on front blower switch settings.
When blower switch is turned, the blower motor starts and increases air flow volume each time the blower
switch is turned counterclockwise, and decreases air flow volume each time the blower switch is turned coun-
terclockwise.
When engine coolant temperature is low, the blower motor operation is delayed to prevent cool air from flow-
ing.
INTAKE DOORS CONTROL
The intake doors are controlled by the recirculation switch setting, and the mode (defroster) switch setting.
MODE DOOR CONTROL
The mode door is controlled by the position of the mode switch.
DEFROSTER DOOR CONTROL
The defroster door is controlled by: Turning the defroster dial to front defroster.
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AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL
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MAGNET CLUTCH CONTROL
When the A/C switch is pressed, or the mode switch is turned to the defroster position, the front air control out-
puts a compressor ON signal to BCM.
The BCM then sends a compressor ON signal to ECM, via CAN communication line.
ECM judges whether compressor can be turned ON, based on each sensor status (refrigerant pressure sen-
sor signal, throttle angle sensor, etc.). If it judges compressor can be turned ON, it sends compressor ON sig-
nal to IPDM E/R, via CAN communication line.
Upon receipt of compressor ON signal from ECM, IPDM E/R turns air conditioner relay ON to operate com-
pressor.
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM
The self-diagnostic system is built into the front air control to quickly locate the cause of symptoms. Refer to
MTC-51, "
A/C System Self-diagnosis Function".
MJIB0218E
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AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL
Description of Control System
EJS005FY
The control system consists of input sensors, switches, the front air control (microcomputer) and outputs.
The relationship of these components is shown in the figure below:
Control OperationEJS005FZ
Front air control
MJIB0219E
MJIB0222E
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Front Air Control Terminals and Reference ValueEJS005G9
Measure voltage between each terminal and ground by following
Terminals and Reference Value for front air control.
PIN CONNECTOR TERMINAL LAYOUT
TERMINALS AND REFERENCE VALUE FOR FRONT AIR CONTROL
MJIB0320E
MJIB0321E
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nal No.Wire
colorItemIgnition
switchConditionVoltage (V)
(Approx.)
1 BR Mode door motor CW ON Clockwise rotation Battery voltage
2 W Air mix door motor CW ON Clockwise rotation Battery voltage
3 G Air mix door motor CCW ON Counterclockwise rotation Battery voltage
4 Y Intake door motor CW ON Clockwise rotation Battery voltage
5 O Intake door motor CCW ON Counterclockwise rotation Battery voltage
6 P Power supply for IGN ON — Battery voltage
8 G Illumination + ON Park lamps ON Battery voltage
9 B Illumination – — Park lamps ON
10 W Compressor ON signalON A/C switch OFF 5V
ON A/C switch ON 0V
11 Y Rear defroster request ON — Battery voltage
12 L Intake sensor ON — 0 - 5V
13 V Intake sensor return
14 R Mode door motor CCW ON Counterclockwise rotation Battery voltage
18 W Blower monitor ONBlower motor OFF Battery voltage
Blower motor ON 0V
19 GR Power supply for BAT — — Battery voltage
20 B Ground — — 0V
PIIA2344E