2006 INFINITI FX35 air condition

REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR EC-1341
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Revision: 2006 December 2006 FX35/FX45
REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSORPFP:92136
Component DescriptionNBS004HA
The refrigerant pressure sensor is installed at the condenser of the
air conditioner system. The sensor uses an electrostatic volume
pressure transducer to convert refrigerant pressure to voltage. The
voltage signal is sent to ECM, and ECM controls cooling fan system.
PBIB1492E
PBIB2657E

REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR EC-1343
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Revision: 2006 December 2006 FX35/FX45
Specification data are reference values and are measured between each terminal and ground.
CAUTION:
Do not use ECM ground terminals when measuring input/output voltage. Doing so may result in dam-
age to the ECM's transistor. Use a ground other than ECM terminals, such as the ground.
Diagnostic ProcedureNBS004HC
1. CHECK REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR OVERALL FUNCTION
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Turn A/C switch and blower fan switch ON.
3. Check voltage between ECM terminal 70 and ground with CON- SULT-II or tester.
OK or NG
OK >> INSPECTION END
NG >> GO TO 2.
2. CHECK GROUND CONNECTIONS
1. Turn A/C switch and blower fan switch OFF.
2. Turn ignition switch OFF.
3. Loosen and retighten three ground screws on the body. Refer to EC-818, "
Ground Inspection" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Repair or replace ground connections.
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COLOR ITEM CONDITION DATA (DC Voltage)
49 PU Sensor power supply
(Refrigerant pressure sen-
sor) [Ignition switch: ON]
Approximately 5V
67 B/W Sensor ground [Engine is running]

Warm-up condition

Idle speed Approximately 0V
70 L/R Refrigerant pressure sensor [Engine is running]

Warm-up condition

Both A/C switch and blower fan motor
switch: ON (Compressor operates) 1.0 - 4.0V
Voltage: 1.0 - 4.0V
PBIB1188E
PBIB2195E

VARIABLE INDUCTION AIR CONTROL SYSTEM (VIAS) EC-1351
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Revision: 2006 December 2006 FX35/FX45
VARIABLE INDUCTION AIR CONTROL SYSTEM (VIAS)PFP:14956
DescriptionNBS004GN
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
*: The ECM determines the start signal status by the signals of engine speed and battery voltage.
When the engine is running at low or medium speed, the power valve is fully closed. Under this condition, the
effective suction port length is equivalent to the total length of the intake manifold collector's suction port
including the intake valve. This long suction port provides increased air intake which results in improved suc-
tion efficiency and higher torque generation.
The surge tank and one-way valve are provided. When engine is running at high speed, the ECM sends the
signal to the VIAS control solenoid valve. This signal introduces the intake manifold vacuum into the power
valve actuator and therefore opens the power valve to two suction passages together in the collector.
Under this condition, the effective port length is equivalent to the length of the suction port provided indepen-
dently for each cylinder. This shortened port length results in enhanced engine output with reduced suction
resistance under high speeds.
The power valve is always open regardless of the engine speed when gear position is in N or P.
Sensor Input signal to ECM ECM function Actuator
Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) Engine speed*
VIAS control VIAS control solenoid valve
Mass air flow sensor Amount of intake air
Throttle position sensor Throttle position
Accelerator pedal position sensor Accelerator pedal position
Battery Battery voltage*
Engine coolant temperature sensor Engine coolant temperature
PBIB1876E

EC-1352
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VARIABLE INDUCTION AIR CONTROL SYSTEM (VIAS)
Revision: 2006 December 2006 FX35/FX45
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Power Valve
The power valve is installed in intake manifold collector and used to
control the suction passage of the variable induction air control sys-
tem. It is set in the fully closed or fully opened position by the power
valve actuator (1) operated by the vacuum stored in the surge tank.
The vacuum in the surge tank is controlled by the VIAS control sole-
noid valve.

: Vehicle front
VIAS Control Solenoid Valve
The VIAS control solenoid valve (1) cuts the intake manifold vacuum
signal for power valve control. It responds to ON/OFF signals from
the ECM. When the solenoid is off, the vacuum signal from the
intake manifold is cut. When the ECM sends an ON signal the coil
pulls the plunger downward and feeds the vacuum signal to the
power valve actuator.

Vacuum tank (2)
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor ModeNBS004GO
PBIB3237E
PBIB3236E
MONITOR ITEM CONDITION SPECIFICATION
VIAS S/V

Selector lever: P or N ON

Engine speed: More than 5,000 rpm

Selector lever: Except P or N

Engine speed: Less than 5,000 rpm OFF

EC-1354
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VARIABLE INDUCTION AIR CONTROL SYSTEM (VIAS)
Revision: 2006 December 2006 FX35/FX45
Specification data are reference values and are measured between each terminal and ground.
CAUTION:
Do not use ECM ground terminals when measuring input/output voltage. Doing so may result in dam-
age to the ECM's transistor. Use a ground other than ECM terminals, such as the ground.
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COLOR ITEM CONDITION DATA (DC Voltage)
29 GY VIAS control solenoid valve [Engine is running]

Selector lever: P or N
0 - 1.0V
[Engine is running]

Selector lever: D

Engine speed: Below 5,000 rpm BATTERY VOLTAGE
(11 - 14V)
[Engine is running]

Engine speed: Above 5,000 rpm 0 - 1.0V

EC-1356
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VARIABLE INDUCTION AIR CONTROL SYSTEM (VIAS)
Revision: 2006 December 2006 FX35/FX45
2. CHECK VACUUM EXISTENCE
With CONSULT-II
1. Stop engine and disconnect vacuum hose connected to power valve actuator.
2. Start engine and let it idle.
3. Perform “VIAS SOL VALVE” in “ACTIVE TEST” mode with CON- SULT-II.
4. Turn VIAS control solenoid valve “ON” and “OFF”, and check vacuum existence under the following conditions.
OK or NG
OK >> Repair or replace power valve actuator.
NG >> GO TO 4.
3. CHECK VACUUM EXISTENCE
Without CONSULT-II
1. Stop engine and disconnect vacuum hose connected to power valve actuator.
2. Disconnect VIAS control solenoid valve (1) harness connector.
–Vacuum tank (2)
3. Start engine and let it idle.
4. Apply 12V of direct current between VIAS control solenoid valve terminals 1 and 2.
5. Check vacuum existence under the following conditions.
OK or NG
OK >> Repair or replace power valve actuator.
NG >> GO TO 4.
VIAS SOL VALVE Vacuum
ON Should exist.
OFF Should not exist.
PBIB0844E
PBIB3236E
Condition Vacuum
12V direct current supply Should exist
No supply Should not exist
PBIB0845E

EC-1358
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VARIABLE INDUCTION AIR CONTROL SYSTEM (VIAS)
Revision: 2006 December 2006 FX35/FX45
7. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.

Harness connectors E211, M41

Harness connectors M82, F102

IPDM E/R connector E7

10A fuse

Harness continuity between IPDM E/R and VIAS control solenoid valve
>> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
8. CHECK VIAS CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE OUTPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
3. Check harness continuity between ECM terminal 29 and VIAS control solenoid valve terminal 2. Refer to Wiring Diagram.
4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 9.
NG >> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
9. CHECK VIAS CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE
Refer to EC-1358, "
Component Inspection" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 10.
NG >> Replace VIAS control solenoid valve.
10. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to EC-811, "
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT" .
>> INSPECTION END
Component InspectionNBS004GR
VIAS CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE
With CONSULT-II
1. Reconnect harness connectors disconnected.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Perform “VIAS SOL VALVE” in “ACTIVE TEST” mode.
4. Check air passage continuity and operation delay time under the following conditions.
Operation takes less than 1 second. Continuity should exist.
Condition
VIAS SOL VALVE Air passage continuity
between A and B Air passage continuity
between A and C
ON Yes No
OFF No Yes
PBIB0177E

VARIABLE INDUCTION AIR CONTROL SYSTEM (VIAS) EC-1359
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Without CONSULT-II
Check air passage continuity and operation delay time under the fol-
lowing conditions.
Operation takes less than 1 second.
VACUUM TANK
1. Disconnect vacuum hose connected to vacuum tank.
2. Connect a vacuum pump to the port A of vacuum tank.
3. Apply vacuum and make sure that vacuum exists at the port B.
Removal and InstallationNBS004GS
VIAS CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE
Refer to EM-179, "INTAKE MANIFOLD" .
Condition Air passage continuity
between A and B Air passage continuity
between A and C
12V direct current supply
between terminals 1 and 2 Ye s N o
No supply No Yes
MEC488B
PBIB0846E