2006 INFINITI M35 air condition

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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Operational CheckNJS000GK
The purpose of the operational check is to check if the individual system operates properly.
CHECKING MEMORY FUNCTION
1. Press the temperature control (UP) switch (driver side) until 32C (90F) is displayed.
2. Press OFF switch.
3. Turn ignition switch OFF.
4. Turn ignition switch ON.
5. Press the AUTO switch.
6. Confirm that the set temperature remains at previous temperature.
7. Press OFF switch.
If NG, go to trouble diagnosis procedure for ATC-112, "
Memory Function" .
If OK, continue the check.
CHECKING BLOWER
1. Press fan (UP:+) switch. Blower should operate on low speed. The fan symbol should have one blade lit.
2. Press fan (UP:+) switch again, and continue checking blower speed and fan symbol until all speeds are
checked.
3. Leave blower on max. speed.
If NG, go to trouble diagnosis procedure for ATC-89, "
Blower Motor Circuit" .
If OK, continue the check.
CHECKING DISCHARGE AIR (MODE SWITCH AND DEF SWITCH)
1. Press MODE switch and DEF switch.
2. Each position indicator should change shape.
3. Confirm that discharge air comes out according to the air distribution table. Refer to AT C - 3 7 , "
Discharge
Air Flow" .
If NG, go to trouble diagnosis procedure for ATC-75, "
Mode Door Motor Circuit" .
If OK, continue the check.
NOTE:
Confirm that the compressor clutch is engaged (sound or visual inspection) and intake door position is at
FRESH when the D/F or DEF is selected.Conditions : Engine running at normal operating temperature
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CHECKING DISCHARGE AIR (UPPER VENT SWITCH)
1. Press temperature control (DOWN) switch (driver side) until 18C (60F) is displayed.
2. Press fan (UP:+) switch until Max. speed.
3. Set MODE switch (driver side) to VENT position.
4. Press UPPER VENT switch.
AUTO indicator should illuminate.
5. Press temperature control (UP) switch (driver side) until 32
C (90F) is displayed.
6. Conform that discharger come out.
7. Press UPPER VENT switch again.
AUTO indicator should OFF.
If NG, go to trouble diagnosis procedure for ATC-80, "
Upper Ventilator Door Motor Circuit" .
If OK, continue the check.
CHECKING INTAKE AIR
1. Press intake switch. Recirculation indicator should illuminate.
2. Press intake switch again. Fresh indicator should illuminate.
3. Listen for intake door position change. (Slight change of blower sound can be heard.)
If NG, go to trouble diagnosis procedure for ATC-86, "
Intake Door Motor Circuit" .
If OK, continue the check.
NOTE:
Confirm that the compressor clutch is engaged (sound or visual inspection) and intake door position is at
FRESH when the D/F or DEF is selected.
CHECKING TEMPERATURE DECREASE
1. Press temperature control (DOWN) switch (driver side) until 18C (60F) is displayed.
2. Check for cold air at discharge air outlets.
If NG, go to trouble diagnosis procedure for ATC-99, "
Insufficient Cooling" .
If OK, continue the check.
CHECKING TEMPERATURE INCREASE
1. Press temperature control (UP) switch (driver side) until 32C (90F) is displayed.
2. Check for hot air at discharge air outlets.
If NG, go to trouble diagnosis procedure for ATC-109, "
Insufficient Heating" .
If OK, continue the check.
CHECKING A/C SWITCH
1. Press AUTO switch and A/C switch.
2. A/C switch indicator will turn ON.
Confirm that the compressor clutch engages (sound or visual inspection).
CHECKING AUTO MODE
1. Press AUTO switch and A/C switch.
2. Display should indicate AUTO.
Discharge air and blower speed will depend on ambient, in-vehicle, and set temperatures.
If NG, go to trouble diagnosis procedure for AT C - 6 6 , "
Power Supply and Ground Circuit for Auto Amp." , then
if necessary, trouble diagnosis procedure for AT C - 9 4 , "
Magnet Clutch Circuit" .
If all operational checks are OK (symptom cannot be duplicated), go to Incident Simulation Tests in GI-28,
"How to Perform Efficient Diagnosis for an Electrical Incident" and perform tests as outlined to simulate driv-
ing conditions environment. If symptom appears, refer to AT C - 4 1 , "
SYMPTOM TABLE" and perform applica-
ble trouble diagnosis procedures.

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5. CHECK BCM INPUT (COMPRESSOR ON) SIGNAL
Check compressor ON/OFF signal. Refer to AT C - 4 0 , "
CONSULT-II
Function (ECM)" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 8.
NG >> GO TO 6.
6. CHECK REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR
WITH CONSULT-II
1. Start the engine.
2. Check voltage of refrigerant pressure sensor. Refer to EC-149, "
CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data
Monitor" (VQ35DE) or EC-862, "CONSULT-II Reference Value in Data Monitor" (VK45DE).
WITHOUT CONSULT-II
1. Start the engine.
2. Check voltage between ECM harness connector F108 terminal
70 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >>WITH CONSULT-II: GO TO 7.
WITHOUT CONSULT-II: Repair harness or connector.
NG >> Refer to EC-692, "
REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR" (VQ35DE) or EC-1434, "REFRIGER-
ANT PRESSURE SENSOR" (VK45DE).
7. CHECK ECM INPUT (FAN ON) SIGNAL
Check FAN ON/OFF signal. Refer to AT C - 4 0 , "
CONSULT-II Function
(ECM)" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 8.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.A/C SW ON : AIR COND SIG ON
A/C SW OFF : AIR COND SIG OFF
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Terminals
Condition Voltage (+)
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ECM
connectorTerminal
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F108 70 GroundA/C switch: ON
(Blower motor operates.)Approx. 1.0 -
4.0 V
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FAN SW ON : HEATER FAN SW ON
FAN SW OFF : HEATER FAN SW OFF
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ATC-98
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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8. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION
Check CAN communication. Refer to EC-173, "
DTC U1000, U1001 CAN COMMUNICATION LINE"
(VQ35DE) or EC-886, "DTC U1000, U1001 CAN COMMUNICATION LINE" (VK45DE).
ECM – IPDM E/R
ECM – Unified meter and A/C amp.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace ECM.
NG >> Repair or replace malfunctioning part(s).
COMPONENT INSPECTION
Refrigerant Pressure Sensor
The refrigerant pressure sensor is attached to the liquid tank.
Make sure that the A/C refrigerant pressure and the sensor output
voltage are within the specified range as shown in the A/C operating
condition figure. Refer to EC-692, "
REFRIGERANT PRESSURE
SENSOR" (VQ35DE) or EC-1434, "REFRIGERANT PRESSURE
SENSOR" (VK45DE).
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PERFORMANCE CHART
Test Condition
Testing must be performed as follows:
Test Reading (VQ35DE)
Recirculating-to-discharge Air Temperature Table
Ambient Air Temperature-to-operating Pressure Table
Vehicle condition Indoors or in the shade (in a well-ventilated place)
Doors Closed
Door windows Open
Hood Open
TEMP. Max. COLD
Mode switch
(Ventilation) set
Intake switch
(Recirculation) set
Fan (blower) speedMax. speed set
Engine speed Idle speed
Operate the air conditioning system for 10 minutes before taking measurements.
Inside air (Recirculating air) at blower assembly inlet
Discharge air temperature at center ventilator
C (F) Relative humidity
%Air temperatureC (F)
50 - 6020 (68) 5.5 - 7.2 (42 - 45)
25 (77) 8.5 - 10.9 (47 - 52)
30 (86) 12.3 - 15.1 (54 - 59)
35 (95) 16.5 - 19.8 (62 - 68)
40 (104) 21.0 - 25.0 (70 - 77)
60 - 7020 (68) 7.2 - 9.0 (45 - 48)
25 (77) 10.9 - 13.4 (52 - 56)
30 (86) 15.1 - 18.0 (59 - 64)
35 (95) 19.8 - 23.0 (68 - 73)
40 (104) 25.0 - 29.0 (77 - 84)
Ambient air
High-pressure (Discharge side)
kPa (kg/cm
2 , psi)Low-pressure (Suction side)
kPa (kg/cm2 , psi) Relative humidity
%Air temperatureC (F)
50 - 7020 (68)733 - 895
(7.4 - 9.2, 106.3 - 129.8)180 - 220
(1.8 - 2.2, 26.1 - 31.9)
25 (77)838 - 1,025
(8.6 - 10.5, 121.5 - 148.6)210 - 257
(2.1 - 2.7, 30.5 - 37.3)
30 (86)985 - 1,204
(10.1 - 12.2, 142.8 - 174.6)239 - 293
(2.4 - 3.0, 34.7 - 42.5)
35 (95)1,115 - 1,363
(11.4 - 13.9, 161.7 - 197.6)270 - 330
(2.8 - 3.4, 39.2 - 47.9)
40 (104)1,294 - 1,581
(13.2 - 16.1, 187.6 - 229.2)331 - 405
(3.4 - 4.2, 48.0 - 58.7)

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Low-pressure Side Sometimes Becomes Negative
Low-pressure Side Becomes Negative
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE FOR INSUFFICIENT COOLING
SYMPTOM: Insufficient cooling
1. CHECK POWER SUPPLY FOR ECV (ELECTRONIC CONTROL VALVE)
1. Disconnect compressor (ECV) connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Check voltage between compressor (ECV) harness connector
F34 terminal 2 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Check power supply circuit and 10A fuse [No. 12,
located in the fuse block (J/B)]. Refer to P G - 111 , "
FUSE
BLOCK - JUNCTION BOX (J/B)" .
If fuse is OK, check harness for open circuit. Repair or replace if necessary.
If fuse is NG, check harness for short circuit and replace fuse.
Gauge indication Refrigerant cycle Probable cause Corrective action
Low-pressure side sometimes
becomes negative.
Air conditioning system
does not function and does
not cyclically cool the com-
partment air.
The system constantly func-
tions for a certain period of
time after compressor 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 refrigerant
or replace refrigerant.
Replace liquid tank.
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Gauge indication Refrigerant cycle Probable cause Corrective action
Low-pressure side becomes nega-
tive.
Liquid tank or front/rear side of
expansion valve’s pipe is
frosted or wet with dew.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 malfunction is caused by
water or foreign particles.
If water is the cause, initially
cooling is okay. Then the
water freezes causing a
blockage. Drain water from
refrigerant or replace refrig-
erant.
If due to foreign particles,
remove expansion valve
and remove the particles
with dry and compressed air
(not shop air).
If either of the above meth-
ods cannot correct the mal-
function, replace expansion
valve.
Replace liquid tank.
Check lubricant for contami-
nation.
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2 – ground : Battery voltage
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ATC-170
REFRIGERANT LINES
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Checking for Refrigerant LeaksNJS000HY
Perform a visual inspection of all refrigeration parts, fittings, hoses and components for signs of A/C lubricant
leakage, damage and corrosion. A/C lubricant leakage may indicate an area of refrigerant leakage. Allow
extra inspection time in these areas when using either an electrical leak detector or fluorescent dye leak
detector (SST: J-42220).
If dye is observed, confirm the leak with an electrical leak detector. It is possible a prior leak was repaired and
not properly cleaned.
When searching for leaks, do not stop when one leak is found but continue to check for additional leaks at all
system components and connections.
When searching for refrigerant leaks using an electrical leak detector, move the probe along the suspected
leak area at 1 to 2 inches per second and no further than 1/4 inch from the component.
CAUTION:
Moving the electrical leak detector probe slower and closer to the suspected leak area will improve the
chances of finding a leak.
Checking System for Leaks Using the Fluorescent Leak DetectorNJS000HZ
1. Check A/C system for leaks using the UV lamp and safety goggles (SST: J-42220) in a low sunlight area
(area without windows preferable). Illuminate all components, fittings and lines. The dye will appear as a
bright green/yellow area at the point of leakage. Fluorescent dye observed at the evaporator drain open-
ing indicates an evaporator core assembly (tubes, core or expansion valve) leak.
2. If the suspected area is difficult to see, use an adjustable mirror or wipe the area with a clean shop rag or
cloth, with the UV lamp for dye residue.
3. After the leak is repaired, remove any residual dye using dye cleaner (SST: J-43872) to prevent future
misdiagnosis.
4. Perform a system performance check and verify the leak repair with an approved electrical leak detector.
NOTE:
Other gases in the work area or substances on the A/C components, for example, anti-freeze, windshield
washer fluid, solvents and lubricants, may falsely trigger the leak detector. Make sure the surfaces to be
checked are clean.
Clean with a dry cloth or blow off with shop air.
Do not allow the sensor tip of the detector to contact with any substance. This can also cause false readings
and may damage the detector.
Dye InjectionNJS000I0
(This procedure is only necessary when recharging the system or when the compressor has seized and was
replaced.)
1. Check A/C system static (at rest) pressure. Pressure must be at least 345 kPa (3.52 kg/cm
2 , 50 psi).
2. Pour one bottle (1/4 ounce / 7.4 cc) of the A/C refrigerant dye into the injector tool (SST: J-41459).
3. Connect the injector tool to the A/C low-pressure side service valve.
4. Start engine and switch A/C ON.
5. When the A/C operating (compressor running), inject one bottle (1/4 ounce / 7.4 cc) of fluorescent dye
through the low-pressure service valve using dye injector tool (SST: J-41459) (refer to the manufacture’s
operating instructions).
6. With the engine still running, disconnect the injector tool from the service valve.
CAUTION:
Be careful the A/C system or replacing a component, pour the dye directly into the open system
connection and proceed with the service procedures.
7. Operate the A/C system for a minimum of 20 minutes to mix the dye with the system oil. Depending on the
leak size, operating conditions and location of the leak, it may take from minutes to days for the dye to
penetrate a leak and become visible.
8. Attach a blue label as necessary.

AV-10
[WITHOUT MOBILE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM]
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
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Map-matching does not function correctly when a road on which
the vehicle is driving is new and not recorded in the map DVD-
ROM, or when road pattern stored in the map data and the
actual road pattern are different due to repair.
When driving on a road not present in the map, the map-match-
ing function may find another road and position the vehicle mark
on it. Then, when the correct road is detected, the vehicle mark
may change to it.
Effective range for comparing the vehicle position and travel
direction calculated by the distance and direction with the road
data read from the map DVD-ROM is limited. Therefore, when
there is an excessive gap between current vehicle position and
the position on the map, correction by map-matching is not possible.
GPS (Global Positioning System)
GPS (Global Positioning System) was developed for and is con-
trolled by the US Department of Defense. The system utilizes GPS
satellites (NAVSTAR), sending out radio waves while flying on an
orbit around the earth at an altitude of approximately 21,000 km
(13,100miles).
The GPS receiver calculates the vehicle's position in three dimen-
sions (latitude/longitude/altitude) according to the time lag of the
radio waves received from four or more GPS satellites (three-dimen-
sional positioning). If radio waves were received only from three
GPS satellites, the GPS receiver calculates the vehicle's position in
two dimensions (latitude/longitude), utilizing the altitude data calcu-
lated previously with radio waves from four or more GPS satellites
(two-dimensional positioning).
Position correction by GPS is not available while the vehicle is stopped.
Accuracy of GPS will deteriorate under the following conditions:
In two-dimensional positioning, GPS accuracy will deteriorate when altitude of the vehicle position
changes.
The accuracy can be even lower depending on the arrangement of the GPS satellites utilized for the posi-
tioning.
Position detection is not possible when vehicle is in an area where radio waves from the GPS satellite do
not reach, such as in a tunnel, parking lot in a building, and under an elevated highway. Radio waves from
the GPS satellites may not be received when some object is located over the GPS antenna.
NOTE:
Even a high-precision three dimensional positioning, the detection result has an error about 10 m (30 ft).
Because the signals of GPS satellite is controlled by the Tracking and Control Center in the United States,
the accuracy may be degraded lower intentionally or the radio waves may stop.
HANDS-FREE PHONE
AV (NAVI) control unit has Bluetooth module. It can perform wireless hands-free telephone calls using a
cellular phone in vehicle compartment.
5 or more portable phones can be registered into the AV (NAVI) control unit.
REAR VIEW MONITOR
The small CCD camera is equipped into the rear end of the vehicle. The rear view monitor that displays
the area behind the vehicle while backing up is equipped.
Guiding lines indicating side and rear clearances are provided in the rear view monitor image, which
allows the driver to more easily judge distances between the vehicle and objects in the display. The possi-
ble route lines that indicate the possible route according to the steering angle are provided to help backing
up when parking.
Image quality of the rear view image and of the navigation screen can be adjusted separately.
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