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AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL
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CAN Communication System DescriptionNJS000GC
CAN (Controller Area Network) is a serial communication line for real time application. It is an on-vehicle mul-
tiplex communication line with high data communication speed and excellent error detection ability. Many elec-
tronic control units are equipped onto a vehicle, and each control unit shares information and links with other
control units during operation (not independent). In CAN communication, control units are connected with 2
communication lines (CAN-H line, CAN-L line) allowing a high rate of information transmission with less wiring.
Each control unit transmits/receives data but selectively reads required data only. For details, refer to LAN-50,
"CAN System Specification Chart" .
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ATC-60
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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11 . CHECK INTAKE SENSOR
Press (DEF) switch for the third time. Temperature detected by
intake sensor is indicated on the display.
NOTE:
If the temperature indicated on the display greatly differs from the
actual temperature, check sensor circuit first, and then check sensor.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 12.
NG >> Go to Intake Sensor Circuit. Refer to ATC-121, "
Intake
Sensor Circuit" .
12. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION ERROR
1. Press intake switch.
2. CAN communication error between each unit that uses the uni-
fied meter and A/C amp. can be detected as self-diagnosis
results. (If plural errors occur, the display of each error will blink
twice for 0 - 5 second intervals.)
OK or NG
OK >> 1. Turn ignition switch OFF or AUTO switch ON.
2. INSPECTION END
NG >> Go to CAN communication. Refer to DI-35, "
DTC
[U1000] CAN Communication Circuit" .
Unified meter and A/C amp. - AV control unit or NAVI
control unit
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ATC-68
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COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Unified Meter and A/C Amp. (Automatic Amplifier)
The unified meter and A/C amp. has a built-in microcomputer which
processes information sent from various sensors needed for air con-
ditioner operation. The air mix door motor, mode door motor, upper
ventilator door motor, intake door motor, blower motor and compres-
sor are then controlled.
When the various switches and temperature control switch are oper-
ated, data is input to the unified meter and A/C amp. from the AV
control unit / NAVI control unit using CAN communication.
Self-diagnosis functions are also built into unified meter and A/C
amp. to provide quick check of malfunctions in the auto air condi-
tioner system.
Potentio Temperature Control (PTC)
The PTC is built into the multifunction switch. It can be set at an
interval of 0.5°C (1.0°F) in the 18°C (60°F) to 32°C (90°F) tempera-
ture range by pressing temperature control switch. The set tempera-
ture is displayed.
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE FOR A/C SYSTEM
SYMPTOM: A/C system does not come on.
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ATC-70
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Rear Control Switch CircuitNJS000GM
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE FOR REAR CONTROL SWITCH
SYMPTOM: Rear control switch does not operate.
1. CHECK A/C SYSTEM
Check multifunction switch, confirm A/C system operation.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Go to trouble diagnosis procedure for A/C system. Refer to AT C - 6 7 , "
Power Supply and Ground
Circuit for Auto Amp." .
2. CHECK REAR CONTROL SWITCH
Check rear control switch, except for A/C switch (audio) operation.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> GO TO 3.
3. CHECK POWER SUPPLY FOR REAR CONTROL SWITCH
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect rear control switch connector.
3. Turn ignition switch ACC.
4. Check voltage between rear control switch harness connector
B554 terminal 1 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Check 10A fuse [No. 6 located in the fuse block (J/B)].
Refer to PG-114, "
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.
4. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT FOR REAR CONTROL SWITCH
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check continuity between rear control switch harness connector
B554 terminal 4 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
5. CHECK REAR CONTROL SWITCH, AV CONTROL UNIT OR NAVI CONTROL UNIT
Check circuit between rear control switch and AV control unit or NAVI control unit. Refer to AV- 1 0 8 , "
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BLE DIAGNOSIS" (Without mobile entertainment system) or AV- 2 4 9 , "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS" (With mobile
entertainment system).
OK or NG
OK >> Replace rear control switch.
NG >> Replace part or repair for result trouble diagnosis.1 – Ground : Battery voltage
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4 – Ground : Continuity should exist.
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Mode Door Control Specification
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Mode Door Motor
The mode door motors are attached to the heater & cooling unit
assembly. It rotates so that air is discharged from the outlet set by
the unified meter and A/C amp. Motor rotation is conveyed to a link
which activates the mode door.
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE FOR MODE DOOR MOTOR
SYMPTOM: Mode door motor does not operate normally.
Perform diagnosis procedure. Refer to AT C - 7 1 , "
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE FOR LAN CIRCUIT" .
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Upper Ventilator Door Control Specification
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Upper Ventilator Door Motor
The upper ventilator door motor is attached to the heater & cooling
unit assembly. It rotates so that air is discharged from the outlet set
by the unified meter and A/C amp. Motor rotation is conveyed to a
rod which activates the upper ventilator door.
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE FOR UPPER VENTILATOR DOOR MOTOR
SYMPTOM: Upper ventilator door motor does not operate normally.
Perform diagnosis procedure. Refer to AT C - 7 1 , "
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE FOR LAN CIRCUIT" .
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ATC-134
HEATER & COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY
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HEATER & COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLYPFP:27110
Removal and InstallationNJS000HF
REMOVAL
1. Use a refrigerant collecting equipment (for HFC-134a) to discharge the refrigerant.
2. Drain coolant from cooling system. Refer to CO-11, "
Changing Engine Coolant" (VQ35DE) or CO-40,
"Changing Engine Coolant" (VK45DE).
3. Remove cowl top cover. Refer to EI-18, "
COWL TOP" .
4. Disconnect low-pressure flexible hose and high-pressure pipe 1
from evaporator.
a. Set a disconnector [high-pressure side (SST: 9253089908), low-
pressure side (SST: 9253089916)] on A/C piping.
b. Slide a disconnector toward vehicle front until it clicks.
c. Slide A/C piping toward vehicle front and disconnect it.
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of low-pressure flexible hose, low-
pressure pipe 1 and high-pressure pipe 1, 2 with suitable
material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
5. Remove electric throttle control actuator. Refer to EM-21,
"INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR" (VQ35DE) or EM-179, "INTAKE MANIFOLD" (VK45DE).
6. Disconnect two heater hoses from heater core.
7. Remove instrument panel & pad. Refer to IP-10, "
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY" .
8. Remove blower unit. Refer to ATC-129, "
BLOWER UNIT" .
9. Remove clips of vehicle harness from steering member.
10. Remove mounting nuts and bolts, and then remove instrument stays.
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ATC-140
AIR MIX DOOR MOTOR
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AIR MIX DOOR MOTOR PFP:27732
Removal and InstallationNJS000HI
REMOVAL
Driver Side
1. Set the temperature control switch (driver side) at 18°C (60°F), and then disconnect the battery cable from
the negative terminal.
2. Remove heater & cooling unit assembly. Refer to ATC-134, "
HEATER & COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY" .
3. Remove mounting screws, and then remove air mix door motor.
4. Disconnect air mix door motor connector.
Passenger Side
1. Set the temperature control switch (passenger side) at 18°C (60°F), and then disconnect the battery cable
from the negative terminal.
2. Remove blower unit. Refer to ATC-129, "
BLOWER UNIT" .
3. Remove mounting screws, and then remove air mix door motor.
4. Disconnect air mix door motor connector.
INSTALLATION
Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.
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