ATC-12
PRECAUTIONS
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CAUTION:
The new and former refrigerant connections use different O-ring configurations. Never confuse O-
rings since they are not interchangeable. If a wrong O-ring is installed, refrigerant may leak at the con-
nection.
O-Ring Part Numbers and Specifications
WARNING:
Make sure all refrigerant is discharged into the recycling equipment and the pressure in the system is
less than atmospheric pressure. Then gradually loosen the discharge side hose fitting and remove it.
CAUTION:
When replacing or cleaning refrigerant cycle components, observe the following.
When the compressor is removed, store it in the same way at it is when mounted on the car. Fail-
ure to do so will cause lubricant to enter the low-pressure chamber.
When connecting tubes, always use a torque wrench and a back-up wrench.
After disconnecting tubes, immediately plug all openings to prevent entry of dirt and moisture.
When installing an air conditioner in the vehicle, connect the pipes at the final stage of the opera-
tion. Never remove the seal caps of pipes and other components until just before required for con-
nection.
Allow components stored in cool areas to warm to working area temperature before removing seal
caps. This prevents condensation from forming inside A/C components.
Thoroughly remove moisture from the refrigeration system before charging the refrigerant.
Always replace used O-rings.
When connecting tubes, apply lubricant to circle of the O-rings shown in illustration. Be careful
not to apply lubricant to threaded portion.
O-ring must be closely attached to the groove of tube.
When replacing the O-ring, be careful not to damage O-ring and tube.
Connect tube until a click can be heard, then tighten the nut or bolt by hand until snug. Make sure
that the O-ring is installed to tube correctly.
Connection type Piping connection point Part number QTY O-ring size
New Low-pressure pipe 1 to low-pressure pipe 2 (One-touch joint) 92473 N8221 2 16
Low-pressure pipe 2 to expansion valve 92473 N8210 1 16
High-pressure pipe 1 to high-pressure pipe 2 (One-touch joint) 92471 N8221 2 8
High-pressure pipe 3 to expansion valve 92471 N8210 1 8
High-pressure pipe 2 to high-pressure pipe 3 (One-touch joint) 92471 N8221 2 8
Condenser to high-pressure flexible hose (One-touch joint) 92472 N8221 2 12
Condenser to high-pressure pipe 1 (One-touch joint) 92471 N8221 2 8
Low-pressure flexible hose to low-pressure pipe 1 (One-touch joint) 92473 N8221 2 16
Compressor to low-pressure flexible hose 92474 N8210 1 19
Compressor to high-pressure flexible hose 92472 N8210 1 12
Liquid tank to condenser pipe Inlet
92471 N8210 1
8
Outlet 1
Former Refrigerant pressure sensor to condenser J2476 89956 1 10
Expansion valve to evaporator Inlet 92475 71L00 1 12
Outlet 92475 72L00 1 16
Lubricant name : Nissan A/C System Oil Type S
ATC-18
PREPARATION
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HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Tools and EquipmentNJS000DF
Never mix HFC-134a (R-134a) refrigerant and/or its specified lubricant with CFC-12 (R-12) refrigerant and/or
its lubricant.
Separate and non-interchangeable service equipment must be used for handling each type of refrigerant/lubri-
cant.
Refrigerant container fittings, service hose fittings and service equipment fittings (equipment which handles
refrigerant and/or lubricant) are different between CFC-12 (R-12) and HFC-134a (R-134a). This is to avoid
mixed use of the refrigerants/lubricant.
Never use adapters that convert one size fitting to another: refrigerant/lubricant contamination occurs and
compressor malfunction may result.
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name Description
HFC-134a (R-134a) refrigerant Container color: Light blue
Container marking: HFC-134a (R-
134a)
Fitting size: Thread size
Large container 1/2″ -16 ACME
Nissan A/C System Oil Type S
(DH-PS) Type: Polyalkylene glycol oil (PAG),
type S (DH-PS)
Application: HFC-134a (R-134a)
wobble (swash) plate compressors
(Nissan only)
Capacity: 40 m (1.4 US fl oz., 1.4
Imp fl oz.)
(ACR2005-NI)
ACR5 A/C Service Center Function: Refrigerant recovery,
recycling and recharging
(J-41995)
Electrical A/C leak detector Power supply:
DC 12 V (Battery terminal)
S-NT196
S-NT197
WJIA0293E
AHA281A
ATC-24
REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
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Operation
1. Control Valve
–By changing high-pressure valve lift amount, built-in electronic control valve executes the following:
Controls high-pressure valve discharge amount.
Changes crankcase pressure in compressor.
Changes angle of wobble (swash) plate.
–Amount of high-pressure valve lift is determined by factors below.
Low-pressure applied to diaphragm
Spring load of set spring
Balance of magnetic force generated in magnet coil
–Electronic control valve (ECV) magnet coil receives electric signal (duty control) from unified meter and A/
C amp. Then, magnetic force generated by electric current is changed to control high-pressure valve lift
amount.
2. Maximum Cooling High-pressure valve is closed by magnetic force generated by electric signal sent from unified meter and
A/C amp. At this time, cylinder moves full stroke due to pressure balance between inside crankcase (Pc)
and suction line (Ps).
Under this condition, the wobble (swash) plate is set to the maximum stroke position.
3. Capacity Control When no electric signal is sent from unified meter and A/C amp. (current: OFF), high-pressure valve is
opened by spring force.
Since suction pressure is low, it makes the suction port close and the discharge port open. Thus, crank-
case pressure becomes high as high-pressure enters the crankcase.
–The force acts around the journal pin near the wobble (swash) plate, and is generated by the pressure dif-
ference before and behind the piston.
–The drive lug and journal pin are located where the piston generates the highest pressure. Piston pres-
sure is between suction pressure Ps and discharge pressure Pd, which is close to suction pressure Ps. If
crankcase pressure Pc rises due to capacity control, the force around the journal pin makes the wobble
(swash) plate angle decrease and also the piston stroke decrease. In other words, crankcase pressure
SJIA0547E
LUBRICANT ATC-27
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LUBRICANTPFP:KLG00
Maintenance of Lubricant Quantity in CompressorNJS000DL
The lubricant in the compressor circulates through the system with the refrigerant. Add lubricant to compres-
sor when replacing any component or after a large refrigerant leakage occurred. It is important to maintain the
specified amount.
If lubricant quantity is not maintained properly, the following malfunctions may result:
Lack of lubricant: May lead to a seized compressor.
Excessive lubricant: Inadequate cooling (thermal exchange interference)
LUBRICANT
LUBRICANT RETURN OPERATION
Adjust the lubricant quantity according to the test group shown below.
1. CHECK 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.
CAUTION:
If excessive lubricant leakage is noted, never perform the lubricant return operation.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> GO TO 3.
2. PERFORM LUBRICANT RETURN OPERATION, PROCEEDING AS FOLLOWS
1. Start the engine, and set to the following conditions:
–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).]
–Intake position: Recirculation (REC)
2. Perform lubricant return operation for about 10 minutes.
3. Stop the engine.
>> GO TO 3.
3. CHECK REPLACEMENT PART
Should the compressor be replaced?
YES >> GO TO AT C - 2 9 , "LUBRICANT ADJUSTING PROCEDURE FOR COMPRESSOR REPLACE-
MENT" .
NO >> GO TO AT C - 2 8 , "
LUBRICANT ADJUSTING PROCEDURE FOR COMPONENTS REPLACE-
MENT EXCEPT COMPRESSOR" .
Name : NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S
BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) BCS-13
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CONSULT-II Function (BCM)NKS00342
CONSULT-II can display each diagnostic item using the diagnostic test mode shown following.
CONSULT–II INSPECTION PROCEDURE
Refer to GI-38, "CONSULT-II Start Procedure" .
ITEMS OF EACH PART
NOTE:
CONSULT-II displays systems equipped in the vehicle.
× :Applicable
NOTE:
*1: This item is displayed, but should not be used.
*2: This item is displayed, but does not function. Diagnostic test item Check item, diagnostic test mode Content
Inspection by part WORK SUPPORT Changes setting of each function.
SELF-DIAG RESULTS BCM performs self-diagnosis of CAN communication.
DATA MONITOR Displays the input data of BCM in real time.
CAN DIAG SUPPORT MNTR The transmit/receive diagnosis result of CAN communication can be read.
ACTIVE TEST Gives a drive signal to a load to check the operation.
ECU PART NUMBER ECM part number can be read.
CONFIGURATION (Not be used)
System and item CONSULT-II display Diagnostic test mode (Inspection by part)
WORK
SUPPORT SELF
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DIAG
RESULTS DATA
MONI- TOR CAN
DIAG SUP-
PORT
MNTR ACTIVE
TEST ECU
PA RT
NUM- BER CON-
FIGU-
RATION
BCM BCM ×× × ×
×
*1
Power door lock system DOOR LOCK ×××
Rear window defogger REAR DEFOGGER ××
Warning chime BUZZER ××
Room lamp timer INT LAMP ×××
Headlamp HEAD LAMP ×××
Wiper WIPER ×××
Turn signal lamp
Hazard lamp FLASHER
××
Blower fan switch signal
A/C switch signal AIR CONDITONER
×
Intelligent Key system INTELLIGENT KEY ×
Combination switch COMB SW ×
IVIS IMMU ××
Room lamp battery saver BATTERY SAVER ×× ×
Trunk lid TRUNK
*2××
Vehicle security system THEFT ALM ×××
Retained power control RETAINED PWR ×××
Oil pressure switch SIGNAL BUFFER ××
Low tire pressure warning
system AIR PRESSURE
MONITOR ××× ×
Panic system PANIC ALARM ×
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COMBINATION METERS
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COMBINATION METER ILLUMINATION CONTROL
Daytime Mode
When ignition switch is turned ON, combination meter illumination is turned ON by unified meter control unit.
Nighttime Mode
Unified meter control unit is transferred to nighttime mode, with ignition switch turned ON and position
light request signal from BCM with CAN communication.
When nighttime mode, illumination control switch illumination
turns ON by unified meter control unit. Each illumination is con-
trolled by unified meter control unit.
Each illumination can be adjusted to 16 step by illumination con-
trol switch in nighttime mode.
NOTE:
For further details of illumination circuit, refer to LT- 1 8 9 , "
ILLUMINA-
TION" .
FAIL-SAF E
Combination meter performs fail-safe operation when unified meter and A/C amp. communication is malfunc-
tioning.
SKIA4795E
Function Fail-safe operation
Speedometer
Return to zero.
Tachometer
Fuel gauge
Water temperature gauge
Illumination control Combination meter illumination Change to nighttime mode.
Odo/trip meter Integrate in response to 8-pulse input.
A/T position indicator The display turns OFF.
Warning buzzer The warning buzzer turns OFF.
Warning lamp/indicator lamp ABS warning lamp
The lamp turns ON.
VDC OFF indicator
SLIP indicator
Brake warning lamp
Low tire pressure warning lamp
AWD warning lamp
Door warning lamp
The lamp turns OFF.
SET indicator lamp
CRUISE indicator lamp
ICC warning lamp
A/T CHECK warning lamp
Oil pressure warning lamp
Snow mode indicator lamp
Turn signal indicator
Malfunction indicator lamp
High beam indicator
Key warning lamp
EC-128
[VQ35DE]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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*: Leaving cooling fan OFF with CONSULT-II while engine is running may cause the engine to overheat.
DTC & SRT CONFIRMATION MODE
SRT STATUS Mode
For details, refer to EC-60, "SYSTEM READINESS TEST (SRT) CODE" .
SRT WORK SUPPORT Mode
This mode enables a technician to drive a vehicle to set the SRT while monitoring the SRT status.
DTC WORK SUPPORT Mode
POWER BAL-
ANCE
Engine: After warming up, idle
the engine.
A/C switch: OFF
Selector lever: P or N
Cut off each fuel injector signal
one at a time using CONSULT-II. Engine runs rough or dies.
Harness and connectors
Compression
Fuel injector
Power transistor
Spark plug
Ignition coil
COOLING FAN*
Ignition switch: ON
Turn the cooling fan “HI”, “MID”,
“LOW” and “OFF” using CON-
SULT-II. Cooling fan moves and stops.Harness and connectors
Cooling fan motor
IPDM E/R
ENG COOLANT
TEMP
Engine: Return to the original
trouble condition
Change the engine coolant tem-
perature using CONSULT-II. If trouble symptom disappears, see
CHECK ITEM.
Harness and connectors
Engine coolant temperature sen-
sor
Fuel injector
FUEL PUMP
RELAY
Ignition switch: ON
(Engine stopped)
Turn the fuel pump relay “ON”
and “OFF” using CONSULT-II
and listen to operating sound. Fuel pump relay makes the operat-
ing sound.Harness and connectors
Fuel pump relay
PURG VOL
CONT/V
Engine: After warming up, run
engine at 1,500 rpm.
Change the EVAP canister purge
volume control solenoid valve
opening percent using CON-
SULT-II. Engine speed changes according to
the opening percent.Harness and connectors
Solenoid valve
FUEL/T TEMP
SEN
Change the fuel tank temperature using CONSULT-II.
VENT CON-
TROL/V
Ignition switch: ON
(Engine stopped)
Turn solenoid valve “ON” and
“OFF” with the CONSULT-II and
listen to operating sound. Solenoid valve makes an operating
sound.Harness and connectors
Solenoid valve
V/T ASSIGN
ANGLE
Engine: Return to the original
trouble condition
Change intake valve timing using
CONSULT-II. If trouble symptom disappears, see
CHECK ITEM.
Harness and connectors
Intake valve timing control sole-
noid valve
TEST ITEM CONDITION JUDGEMENT CHECK ITEM (REMEDY)
Test mode Test item Corresponding DTC No. Reference page
EVAPORATIVE SYS-
TEM PURG FLOW P0441 P0441
EC-383
EVP SML LEAK P0442/P1442* P0442EC-388
EVP V/S LEAK P0456/P1456* P0456EC-450
PURG VOL CN/V P1444 P0443EC-397
EC-142
[VQ35DE]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - SPECIFICATION VALUE
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5. CHANGE ENGINE OIL
1. Stop the engine.
2. Change engine oil. NOTE:
This symptom may occur when a large amount of gasoline is mixed with engine oil because of driving
conditions (such as when engine oil temperature does not rise enough since a journey distance is too
short during winter). The symptom will not be detected after changing engine oil or changing driving con-
dition.
>> INSPECTION END
6. CHECK FUEL PRESSURE
Check fuel pressure. (Refer to EC-86, "
Fuel Pressure Check" .)
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 9.
NG (Fuel pressure is too high)>>Replace fuel pressure regulator, refer to EC-86, "
Fuel Pressure Check" .
GO TO 8.
NG (Fuel pressure is too low)>>GO TO 7.
7. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
1. Check the following.
–Clogged and bent fuel hose and fuel tube
–Clogged fuel filter
–Fuel pump and its circuit (Refer to EC-635, "FUEL PUMP" .)
2. If NG, repair or replace the malfunctioning part. (Refer to EC-86, "
Fuel Pressure Check" .)
If OK, replace fuel pressure regulator.
>> GO TO 8.
8. CHECK “A/F ALPHA-B1”, “A/F ALPHA-B2”
1. Start engine.
2. Select “A/F ALPHA-B1”, “A/F ALPHA-B2” in “DATA MONITOR (SPEC)” mode, and make sure that the each indication is within the SP value.
OK or NG
OK >> INSPECTION END
NG >> GO TO 9.
9. PERFORM POWER BALANCE TEST
1. Perform “POWER BALANCE” in “ACTIVE TEST” mode.
2. Make sure that the each cylinder produces a momentary engine speed drop.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 12.
NG >> GO TO 10.
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