2006 NISSAN VERSA checking oil

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MANUAL AIR CONDITIONER
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Revision: June 20062007 Versa PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 4
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” .................................................................. 4
Precautions for Procedures without Cowl Top Cover ..... 4
Precautions for Working with HFC-134a (R-134a) ..... 4
General Refrigerant Precautions .............................. 5
Oil Precautions ......................................................... 5
Precautions for Refrigerant Connection ................... 5
FEATURES OF NEW TYPE REFRIGERANT
CONNECTION ...................................................... 5
O-RING AND REFRIGERANT CONNECTION ..... 6
Precautions for Servicing Compressor ..................... 8
Precautions for Service Equipment .......................... 9
RECOVERY/RECYCLING EQUIPMENT .............. 9
ELECTRONIC LEAK DETECTOR ........................ 9
VACUUM PUMP ................................................... 9
MANIFOLD GAUGE SET ...................................... 9
SERVICE HOSES ................................................. 9
SERVICE COUPLERS ........................................ 10
REFRIGERANT WEIGHT SCALE ...................... 10
CHARGING CYLINDER ...................................... 10
Precautions for Leak Detection Dye ....................... 10
IDENTIFICATION LABEL FOR VEHICLE ........... 10
PREPARATION ......................................................... 12
Special Service Tools ............................................. 12
HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Tools and Equipment ... 12
Commercial Service Tools ...................................... 15
REFRIGERATION SYSTEM ..................................... 16
Refrigerant Cycle ................................................... 16
REFRIGERANT FLOW ....................................... 16
FREEZE PROTECTION ..................................... 16
Refrigerant System Protection ............................... 16
REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR ............. 16
PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE ............................... 16
Component Layout ................................................. 17OIL ............................................................................. 18
Maintenance of Oil Quantity in Compressor ........... 18
OIL ....................................................................... 18
OIL RETURN OPERATION ................................. 18
OIL ADJUSTING PROCEDURE FOR COMPO-
NENTS REPLACEMENT EXCEPT COMPRES-
SOR ..................................................................... 19
OIL ADJUSTING PROCEDURE FOR COM-
PRESSOR REPLACEMENT ............................... 19
AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL ............................... 21
Control Operation ................................................... 21
BLOWER CONTROL DIAL ................................. 21
TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL ...................... 21
MODE DOOR CONTROL DIAL .......................... 21
INTAKE DOOR LEVER ....................................... 21
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCH ............. 21
A/C SWITCH (IF EQUIPPED) ............................. 21
Discharge Air Flow ................................................. 22
System Description ................................................. 23
SWITCHES AND THEIR CONTROL FUNCTION ... 23
CAN Communication System Description .............. 23
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS ............................................ 24
CONSULT-II Function (BCM) ................................. 24
CONSULT-II START PROCEDURE .................... 24
DATA MONITOR ................................................. 24
How to Perform Trouble Diagnosis for Quick and
Accurate Repair ...................................................... 24
WORK FLOW ...................................................... 24
SYMPTOM TABLE .............................................. 24
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location ... 25
ENGINE COMPARTMENT .................................. 25
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT ......................... 26
Schematic ............................................................... 27
Wiring Diagram — Heater — .................................. 28
WITHOUT A/C ..................................................... 28
Wiring Diagram — A/C,M — ................................... 29
Operational Check .................................................. 33
CHECKING BLOWER ......................................... 33
CHECKING DISCHARGE AIR ............................ 33
CHECKING RECIRCULATION ........................... 33

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Electronic Refrigerant Leak Detector ..................... 93
PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDLING LEAK
DETECTOR ........................................................ 93
CHECKING PROCEDURE ................................. 94
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 96Compressor ............................................................ 96
Oil ........................................................................... 96
Refrigerant .............................................................. 96
Engine Idling Speed ............................................... 96
Belt Tension ............................................................ 96

PREPARATION
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ACR5 A/C Service CenterRefrigerant recovery, recycling and re-
charging
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(J-41995)
Electronic refrigerant leak detectorChecking for refrigerant leaks
Power supply: DC 12V (battery termi-
nal)
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(J-43926)
Refrigerant dye leak detection kit
Kit includes:
(J-42220)
UV lamp and UV safety goggles
(J-41459)
Refrigerant dye injector
(J-41447)
Quantity 24, 1/4 ounce bottles of
HFC-134a (R-134a) fluorescent
leak detection dye
(J-43872)
Refrigerant dye cleanerLeak detection dye
Power supply: DC 12V (battery termi-
nal)
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(J-42220)
Fluorescent dye leak detectorChecking for refrigerant leaks when flu-
orescent dye is installed in A/C system.
Includes: UV lamp and UV safety gog-
gles
Power supply: DC 12V (battery termi-
nal)
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(J-41447)
HFC-134a (R-134a) fluorescent
leak detection dye
(Box of 24, 1/4 ounce bottles)Application: For HFC-134a (R-134a)
PAG oil
Container: 1/4 ounce (7.4cc) bottle
(Includes self-adhesive dye identifica-
tion labels for affixing to vehicle after
charging system with dye.)
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(J-41459)
HFC-134a (R-134a) Dye injector
Use with (J-41447) 1/4 ounce bot-
tlesFor injecting 1/4 ounce of fluorescent
leak detection dye into A/C system. Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
WJIA0293E
AHA2 81 A
ZHA2 00 H
SHA438F
SHA439F
SHA440F

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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 operation
is improper.
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Damaged inside compressor
packings.Replace compressor.
No temperature difference
between high- and low-pres-
sure sides.Compressor pressure operation
is improper.
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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 tem-
perature is extremely low.

Liquid tank inlet and expan-
sion valve are frosted.Liquid tank inside is slightly
clogged.

Replace liquid tank.

Check oil for contamination.

Temperature of expansion
valve inlet is extremely low as
compared with areas near liq-
uid tank.

Expansion valve inlet may be
frosted.

Temperature difference
occurs somewhere in high-
pressure side.High-pressure pipe located
between liquid tank and expan-
sion valve is clogged.

Check and repair malfunc-
tioning parts.

Check oil for contamination.
Expansion valve and liquid tank
are warm or only cool when
touched.Low refrigerant charge.
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Leaking fittings or componentsCheck refrigerant for leaks.
Refer to MTC-92, "
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.
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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 oil for contamination.
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 oil for contamination.
Air flow volume is not enough or
is too low.Evaporator is frozen.

Check thermo control amp.
Refer to MTC-41, "
Magnet
Clutch Circuit (If Equipped)"
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Replace compressor.

Repair evaporator fins.

Replace evaporator.

Refer to MTC-37, "Blower
Motor Circuit" .
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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NoiseEJS0057R
SYMPTOM: Noise
INSPECTION FLOW
*1.MTC-33, "Operational Check"*2.MTC-85, "INSPECTION FOR
CLUTCH DISC TO PULLEY CLEAR-
ANCE"
*3.MTC-18, "Maintenance of Oil Quan-
tity in Compressor"
*4.EM-13, "Checking Drive Belts"*5.MTC-84, "REMOVAL"
WJIA2226E

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7. Manifold gauge set (J-39183) A. Preferred (best) method B. Alternative method
C. For charging
*1MTC-18, "
OIL RETURN OPERA-
TION"
*2MTC-92, "Checking for Refrigerant
Leaks"
*3MTC-94, "CHECKING PROCE-
DURE"
*4MTC-52, "PERFORMANCE TEST
DIAGNOSIS"
WJIA1923E

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Removal and Installation of Liquid TankEJS0058L
REMOVAL
1. Remove the condenser. Refer to MTC-88, "Removal and Installation of Condenser" .
2. Clean liquid tank and its surrounding area, and remove dirt and rust from liquid tank.
CAUTION:
Be sure to clean carefully.
3. Remove bolts (A) and (B) from liquid tank.
4. Remove liquid tank bracket (1) from protruding part of con-
denser (2).
5. Slide liquid tank (3) upward, and then remove liquid tank (3).
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:

Make sure liquid tank bracket (2) is securely installed at
protrusion of condenser (3). [Make sure liquid tank bracket
(2) does not move to a position below center of liquid tank
(1).]

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

When recharging refrigerant, check for leaks. Refer to MTC-
92, "Checking for Refrigerant Leaks" .
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Checking for Refrigerant LeaksEJS0058O
Perform a visual inspection of all refrigeration parts, fittings, hoses and components for signs of A/C oil leak-
age, damage and corrosion. A/C oil leakage may indicate an area of refrigerant leakage. Allow extra inspec-
tion time in these areas when using either an electronic refrigerant leak detector or fluorescent dye leak
detector.
If dye is observed, confirm the leak with an electronic refrigerant 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 electronic leak detector, move the probe along the suspected
leak area at 25 to 50 mm (1 to 2 in) per second and no further than 1/4 inch from the component.
CAUTION:
Moving the electronic 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 DetectorEJS0058P
1. Check A/C system for leaks using the UV lamp and safety goggles 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 opening indi-
cates 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 J-43872 to prevent future misdiag-
nosis.
4. Perform a system performance check and verify the leak repair with an approved electronic refrigerant
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 oils, 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 InjectionEJS0058Q
(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 (3.45 bar, 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 J-41459.
3. Connect the injector tool to the A/C low-pressure side service fitting.
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 J-41459 (refer to the manufacture’s operat-
ing instructions).
6. With the engine still running, disconnect the injector tool from the service fitting.
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.