2006 NISSAN VERSA check engine

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The purpose of the operational check is to confirm that the system operates properly.
CHECKING BLOWER
1. Turn blower control dial clockwise to "1" position. Blower should operate on low speed.
2. Turn blower control dial clockwise to "2" position, and continue checking blower speed until all speeds are
checked.
3. Leave blower on Maximum speed.
If NG, go to trouble diagnosis procedure for MTC-37, "
Blower Motor Circuit" .
If OK, continue the check.
CHECKING DISCHARGE AIR
1. Turn mode door control dial to each position.
2. Confirm that discharge air comes out according to the air distribution table. Refer to MTC-22, "
Discharge
Air Flow" .
If NG, go to trouble diagnosis procedure for MTC-34, "
Mode Door" .
If OK, continue the check.
CHECKING RECIRCULATION
1. Set intake door lever to REC position.
2. Operate intake door lever to FRE position.
3. Listen for intake door position change (you should hear blower sound change slightly).
If NG, go to trouble diagnosis procedure for MTC-36, "
Intake Door" .
If OK, continue the check.
CHECKING TEMPERATURE DECREASE
1. Turn temperature control dial counterclockwise to full cold position.
2. Check for cold air at discharge air outlets.
If NG, go to trouble diagnosis procedure for MTC-50, "
Insufficient Cooling" .
If OK, continue the check.
CHECKING TEMPERATURE INCREASE
1. Turn temperature control dial clockwise to full hot position.
2. Check for hot air at discharge air outlets.
If NG, go to trouble diagnosis procedure for MTC-58, "
Insufficient Heating" .
If OK, continue the check.
CHECKING A/C SWITCH (IF EQUIPPED)
1. Turn fan control dial to the desired (1 to 4 speed) position.
2. Press A/C switch.
3. A/C switch indicator will turn ON.

Confirm that the compressor clutch engages (sound or visual inspection).
If NG, go to trouble diagnosis procedure for MTC-41, "
Magnet Clutch Circuit (If Equipped)" .
If OK, continue the check.
CHECKING DEFROST A/C SWITCH (IF EQUIPPED)
1. Turn fan control dial to the desired (1 to 4 speed) position.
2. Turn mode dial to ( ) DEF.
3. Confirm that the compressor clutch engages (sound or visual inspection).
If NG, go to trouble diagnosis procedure for MTC-41, "
Magnet Clutch Circuit (If Equipped)" .
If all operational checks are OK (symptom cannot be duplicated), go to MTC-24, "
How to Perform Trouble
Diagnosis for Quick and Accurate Repair" and perform tests as outlined. If symptom appears, refer to MTC-
24, "SYMPTOM TABLE" and perform applicable trouble diagnosis procedures. Conditions : Engine running at normal operating temperature

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3. CHECK POWER SUPPLY FOR A/C COMPRESSOR
1. Disconnect A/C compressor connector.
2. Start the engine.
3. Turn blower control dial and A/C switch ON.
4. Check voltage between A/C compressor harness connector F3
terminal 1 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace magnet clutch. Refer to MTC-84, "Removal and
Installation of Compressor"
NG >> GO TO 4.
4. CHECK CIRCUIT CONTINUITY BETWEEN IPDM E/R AND COMPRESSOR
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect IPDM E/R connector.
3. Check continuity between A/C compressor harness connector
F3 (A) terminal 1 and IPDM E/R harness connector E43 (B) ter-
minal 11.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to PG-29, "Removal and
Installation of IPDM E/R"
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
5. CHECK DEFROST A/C SWITCH
1. Start the engine.
2. Turn the mode control dial to (DEF) position.
Does the magnet clutch operate
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG >> GO TO 22.
6. CHECK BCM INPUT (COMPRESSOR ON) SIGNAL
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check compressor ON/OFF signal. Refer to MTC-24, "
CON-
SULT-II Function (BCM)" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 8.
NG >> GO TO 7.1 - Ground :Battery voltage
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1 - 11 :Continuity should exist
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A/C SW ON : AIR COND SW ON
A/C SW OFF : AIR COND SW OFF
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SYMPTOM: Insufficient cooling
INSPECTION FLOW
1. CONFIRM SYMPTOM BY PERFORMING OPERATIONAL CHECK - TEMPERATURE DECREASE
1. Turn temperature control dial counterclockwise to maximum cold position.
2. Check for cold air at discharge air outlets.
Can the symptom be duplicated?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> GO TO 2.
2. CHECK FOR ANY SYMPTOMS
Perform a complete operational check for any symptoms. Refer to MTC-33, "
Operational Check" .
Does another symptom exist?
YES >> Refer to MTC-24, "SYMPTOM TABLE" .
NO >> System OK.
3. CHECK FOR SERVICE BULLETINS
Check for any service bulletins.
>> GO TO 4.
4. CHECK COMPRESSOR DRIVE BELT TENSION
Check compressor belt tension. Refer to EM-13, "
Checking Drive Belts" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Adjust or replace compressor belt. Refer to EM-13, "
Removal and Installation" .
5. CHECK AIR MIX DOOR CABLE
Check and verify air mix door cable operation. Refer to MTC-70, "
Air Mix Door Cable Adjustment" .
Does air mix door operate correctly?
YES >> GO TO 6.
NO >> Repair or replace as necessary.
6. CHECK COOLING FAN MOTOR OPERATION
Check and verify cooling fan motor for smooth operation. Refer to EC-443, "
System Description" .
Does cooling fan motor operate correctly?
YES >> GO TO 7.
NO >> Check cooling fan motor. Refer to EC-443, "
DTC P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE" .
7. CHECK FOR EVAPORATOR FREEZE UP
Start engine and run A/C. Check for evaporator freeze up.
Does evaporator freeze up?
YES >> Perform performance test diagnoses. Refer to MTC-52, "PERFORMANCE TEST DIAGNOSIS" .
NO >> GO TO 8.

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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR UNUSUAL PRESSURE
Whenever system’s high and/or low side pressure(s) is/are unusual, diagnose using a manifold gauge. The
marker above the gauge scale in the following tables indicates the standard (usual) pressure range. Since the
standard (usual) pressure, however, differs from vehicle to vehicle, refer to above table (Ambient air tempera-
ture-to-operating pressure table).
Both High- and Low-pressure Sides are Too High
High-pressure Side is Too High and Low-pressure Side is Too Low
Gauge indication Refrigerant cycle Probable cause Corrective action
Both high- and low-pressure
sides are too high.Pressure is reduced soon
after water is splashed on
condenser.Excessive refrigerant charge in
refrigeration cycle.Reduce refrigerant until
specified pressure is
obtained.
Air suction by cooling fan is
insufficient.Insufficient condenser cooling perfor-
mance.
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1. Condenser fins are clogged.
2. Improper fan rotation of cooling
fan.

Clean condenser.

Check and repair cooling
fan if necessary.

Low-pressure pipe is not
cold.

When compressor is
stopped high-pressure
value quickly drops by
approximately 196 kPa
(1.96 bar, 2 kg/cm
2 , 28
psi). It then decreases
gradually thereafter.Poor heat exchange in condenser
(After compressor operation stops,
high-pressure decreases too
slowly.).
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Air in refrigeration cycle.Evacuate repeatedly and
recharge system.
Engine tends to overheat. Engine cooling systems malfunction.Check and repair each
engine cooling system.

An area of the low-pres-
sure pipe is colder than
areas near the evaporator
outlet.

Plates are sometimes cov-
ered with frost.

Excessive liquid refrigerant on low-
pressure side.

Excessive refrigerant discharge
flow.

Expansion valve is open a little
compared with the specification.
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Improper expansion valve adjust-
ment.Replace expansion valve.
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Gauge indication Refrigerant cycle Probable cause Corrective action
High-pressure side is too high
and low-pressure side is too low.
Upper side of condenser and
high-pressure side are hot,
however, liquid tank is not so
hot.High-pressure tube or parts located
between compressor and condenser
are clogged or crushed.

Check and repair or
replace malfunctioning
parts.

Check oil for contami-
nation.
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SYMPTOM: Insufficient heating
INSPECTION FLOW
1. CONFIRM SYMPTOM BY PERFORMING OPERATIONAL CHECK - TEMPERATURE DECREASE
1. Turn temperature control dial clockwise to maximum heat position.
2. Check for hot air at discharge air outlets.
Can the symptom be duplicated?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> GO TO 2.
2. CHECK FOR ANY SYMPTOMS
Perform a complete operational check for any symptoms. Refer to MTC-33, "
Operational Check" .
Does another symptom exist?
YES >> Refer to MTC-24, "SYMPTOM TABLE" .
NO >> System OK.
3. CHECK FOR SERVICE BULLETINS
Check for any service bulletins.
>> GO TO 4.
4. CHECK COOLANT SYSTEM
1. Check engine coolant level. Refer to CO-8, "
ENGINE COOLANT" .
2. Check hoses for leaks or kinks.
3. Check Radiator cap. Refer to CO-13, "
Checking Radiator Cap" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Repair/replace as necessary.
5. CHECK AIR MIX DOOR CABLE
Check air mix door cable operation. Refer to MTC-70, "
Air Mix Door Cable Adjustment" .
OK or NG
YES >> GO TO 6.
NO >> Adjust or replace air mix door cable. Refer to MTC-70, "
Air Mix Door Cable Adjustment" .
6. CHECK AIR DUCTS
Check ducts for air leaks.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 7.
NG >> Repair air leaks.
7. CHECK HEATER HOSE TEMPERATURES
1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Touch both the inlet and outlet heater hoses.
Is the inlet hose hot and the outlet hose warm? YES or NO
YES >> GO TO 8.
NO >> Both hoses warm: GO TO 9.

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8. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Check engine control temperature sensor. Refer to EC-200, "
DTC P0117, P0118 ECT SENSOR" .
OK or NG
OK >> System OK.
NG >> Repair or replace as necessary. Retest.
9. CHECK HEATER HOSES
Check heater hoses for proper installation.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 10.
NG >> Repair /replace as necessary. Retest GO TO 7.
10. BACK FLUSH HEATER CORE
1. Back flush heater core.
2. Drain the water from the system.
3. Refill system with new engine coolant. Refer to CO-8, "
Changing Engine Coolant" .
4. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
5. Touch both the inlet and outlet heater hoses.
Is the inlet hose hot and the outlet hose warm? YES or NO
YES >> System OK.
NO >> Replace heater core and refill engine coolant. Refer to MTC-73, "
HEATER CORE" .

A/C UNIT ASSEMBLY
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8. Remove instrument stay nuts (A) and harness clamps (B), and
then remove instrument stay (1).
9. Disconnect thermo control amp. connector (1).
10. Remove instrument panel and pad. Refer to IP-10, "
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY" .
11. Remove side ventilator ducts. Refer to MTC-77, "
Removal" .
12. Remove center ventilator ducts. Refer to MTC-78, "
Removal" .
13. Remove side kicking plates. Refer to EI-32, "
BODY SIDE TRIM" .
14. Disconnect the fuel filler door cable and the rear hatch door cable.
15. Remove A/C unit assembly bolts, steering member bolts, steering column nuts and harness clips.
16. Remove steering member, and then remove A/C unit assembly.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

When filling radiator with coolant, refer to CO-8, "Changing Engine Coolant" .

Recharge the refrigerant.
CAUTION:

Replace O-rings for A/C piping with new ones, and apply compressor oil when installing.

When recharging refrigerant, check for leaks.
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A/C unit assembly bolt : 6.9 N·m (0.7 kg-m, 61 in-lb)
Steering member bolt : 12 N·m (1.25 kg-m, 9 ft-lb)
Steering column nut : Refer to PS-9, "
STEERING COLUMN" .

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6. Remove bolts (A) from compressor (1), using power tools.
7. Remove compressor (1) downward from the engine compart-
ment.
INSPECTION FOR CLUTCH DISC TO PULLEY CLEARANCE
1. Check the clearance around the entire periphery of the clutch disc.

Measure the clearance for the type 1 compressor as shown.

Measure the clearance for the type 2 compressor as shown.
2. If specified clearance is not obtained, replace compressor.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:

Replace O-rings of low-pressure flexible hose and high-pressure flexible hose with a new ones,
and apply compressor oil when installing.

When recharging refrigerant, check for leaks.
Removal and Installation of Low-pressure Flexible HoseEJS0058G
REMOVAL
1. Use the recovery/recycling equipment to evacuate the refrigerant.
2. Remove engine cover. Refer to EM-18, "
INTAKE MANIFOLD" .
3. Remove cowl top cover. Refer to EI-20, "
COWL TOP" .
4. Remove lower dash insulator.
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Clutch disc to pulley clearance : 0.3 - 0.6 mm (0.012 - 0.024 in)
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Compressor bolts : 25 N·m (2.6 kg-m, 18 ft-lb)