2006 INFINITI M35 check

ATC-106
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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High-pressure Side is Too Low and Low-pressure Side is Too High
Both High- and Low-pressure Sides are Too Low
Gauge indication Refrigerant cycle Probable cause Corrective action
High-pressure side is too low and
low-pressure side is too high.High- and low-pressure sides
become equal soon after com-
pressor operation stops.Compressor pressure opera-
tion is improper.
Damaged inside compressor
packings.Replace compressor.
No temperature difference
between high- and low-pres-
sure sides.Compressor pressure opera-
tion is improper.
Damaged inside compressor
packings.Replace compressor.AC356A
Gauge indication Refrigerant cycle Probable cause Corrective action
Both high- and low-pressure sides
are too low.
There is a big temperature
difference between liquid
tank outlet and inlet. Outlet
temperature is extremely
low.
Liquid tank inlet and expan-
sion valve are frosted.Liquid tank inside is slightly
clogged.
Replace liquid tank.
Check lubricant for contami-
nation.
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 side.High-pressure pipe located
between liquid tank and
expansion valve is clogged.
Check and repair malfunc-
tioning parts.
Check lubricant for contami-
nation.
Expansion valve and liquid
tank are warm or slightly cool
when touched.Low refrigerant charge.
Leaking fittings or compo-
nents.Check refrigerant for leaks.
Refer to ATC-170, "Checking
for Refrigerant Leaks" .
There is a big temperature dif-
ference 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.
Replace expansion valve.
Check lubricant for contami-
nation.
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 contami-
nation.
Air flow volume is not enough
or is too low.Evaporator is frozen.
Check intake sensor circuit.
Refer to ATC-122, "
Intake
Sensor Circuit" .
Replace compressor.
Repair evaporator fins.
Replace evaporator.
Refer to AT C - 8 9 , "Blower
Motor Circuit" .
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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.
AC354A
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.
AC362A
2 – ground : Battery voltage
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2. CHECK ECV CONTROL SIGNAL
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Reconnect compressor (ECV) connector.
3. Perform self-diagnosis. Refer to AT C - 5 5 , "
Self-diagnosis Func-
tion" .
4. Set in self-diagnosis STEP-4 (Code No. 45). Refer to AT C - 5 6 ,
"FUNCTION CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE" .
5. Confirm ECV control signal between unified meter and A/C amp.
harness connector M65 terminal 65 and ground using an oscillo-
scope.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace compressor.
NG >> GO TO 3.
3. CHECK CIRCUIT CONTINUITY BETWEEN ECV AND UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP.
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect compressor (ECV) and unified meter and A/C amp.
connector.
3. Check continuity between compressor (ECV) harness connector
F34 terminal 3 and unified meter and A/C amp. harness connec-
tor M65 terminal 65.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
4. CHECK ECV
Check continuity between compressor (ECV) connector F34 termi-
nals 2 and 3.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace unified meter and A/C amp.
NG >> Replace compressor.
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3 – 65 : Continuity should exist.
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2 – 3 : Continuity should exist.
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Insufficient HeatingNJS000GW
SYMPTOM: Insufficient heating
INSPECTION FLOW
*1ATC-64, "Operational Check"*2ATC-83, "Air Mix Door Motor Circuit"*3AT C - 5 6 , "FUNCTION CONFIRMA-
TION PROCEDURE", see No. 2 to
6.
*4ATC-56, "
FUNCTION CONFIRMA-
TION PROCEDURE", see No. 13.*5ATC-70, "
LAN System Circuit"*6AT C - 8 9 , "Blower Motor Circuit"
*7EC-226, "DTC P0117, P0118 ECT
SENSOR" (VQ35DE) or EC-948,
"DTC P0117, P0118 ECT SEN-
SOR" (VK45DE)*8CO-11, "
Changing Engine Coolant"
(VQ35DE) or CO-40, "
Changing
Engine Coolant" (VK45DE)*9CO-16, "
Checking Radiator Cap"
(VQ35DE) or CO-45, "
Checking
Radiator Cap" (VK45DE)
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Self-DiagnosisNJS000GY
SYMPTOM: Self-diagnosis cannot be performed.
INSPECTION FLOW
*1AT C - 6 4 , "Operational Check"*2ATC-157, "Check Disc to Pulley
Clearance"
*3AT C - 2 6 , "Maintenance of Lubricant
Quantity in Compressor"
*4EM-15, "Checking Drive Belts"
(VQ35DE) or EM-174, "
Checking
Drive Belts" (VK45DE)
*1AT C - 6 4 , "
Operational Check"*2ATC-66, "Power Supply and Ground
Circuit for Auto Amp."
*3AT C - 4 1 , "SYMPTOM TABLE"
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ATC-112
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Memory FunctionNJS000GZ
SYMPTOM: Memory function does not operate.
INSPECTION FLOW
*1ATC-66, "Power Supply and Ground
Circuit for Auto Amp."
*2ATC-64, "Operational Check"*3AT C - 5 6 , "FUNCTION CONFIRMA-
TION PROCEDURE"
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Ambient Sensor CircuitNJS000H0
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Ambient Sensor
The ambient sensor is attached on the radiator core support (left
side). It detects ambient temperature and converts it into a resis-
tance value which is then input into the unified meter and A/C amp.
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INPUT PROCESS
The unified meter and A/C amp. includes a processing circuit for the ambient sensor input. However, when the
temperature detected by the ambient sensor increases quickly, the processing circuit retards the unified meter
and A/C amp. function. It only allows the unified meter and A/C amp. to recognize an ambient temperature
increase of 0.33
C (0.6F) per 100 seconds.
As an example, consider stopping for a few minutes after high speed driving. Although the actual ambient tem-
perature has not changed, the temperature detected by the ambient sensor will increase. This is because the
heat from the engine compartment can radiate to the front bumper area, location of the ambient sensor.
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE FOR AMBIENT SENSOR
SYMPTOM: Ambient sensor circuit is open or shorted. (21 or 21 is
indicated on unified meter and A/C amp. as a result of performing
self-diagnosis STEP-2.)
1. CHECK VOLTAGE BETWEEN AMBIENT SENSOR AND GROUND
1. Disconnect ambient sensor connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Check voltage between ambient sensor harness connector E62
terminal 1 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> GO TO 4.
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1 – Ground : Approx. 5 V
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2. CHECK CIRCUIT CONTINUITY BETWEEN AMBIENT SENSOR AND UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP.
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect unified meter and A/C amp. connector.
3. Check continuity between ambient sensor harness connector
E62 terminal 2 and unified meter and A/C amp. harness connec-
tor M65 terminal 61.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
3. CHECK AMBIENT SENSOR
Refer to AT C - 11 5 , "
Ambient Sensor" .
OK or NG
OK >> 1. Replace unified meter and A/C amp.
2. Go to self-diagnosis AT C - 5 6 , "
FUNCTION CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE" and perform self-
diagnosis STEP-2. Confirm that code No. 20 is displayed.
NG >> 1. Replace ambient sensor.
2. Go to self-diagnosis AT C - 5 6 , "
FUNCTION CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE" and perform self-
diagnosis STEP-2. Confirm that code No. 20 is displayed.
4. CHECK CIRCUIT CONTINUITY BETWEEN AMBIENT SENSOR AND UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP.
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect unified meter and A/C amp. connector.
3. Check continuity between ambient sensor harness connector
E62 terminal 1 and unified meter and A/C amp. harness connec-
tor M65 terminal 45.
4. Check continuity between ambient sensor harness connector
E62 terminal 1 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> 1. Replace unified meter and A/C amp.
2. Go to self-diagnosis AT C - 5 6 , "
FUNCTION CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE" and perform self-
diagnosis STEP-2. Confirm that code No. 20 is displayed.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.2 – 61 : Continuity should exist.
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1 – 45 : Continuity should exist.
1 – Ground : Continuity should not exist.
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