2007 INFINITI QX56 cooling

ATC-56
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
Mode Door Control Specification
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Mode Door Motor
The mode door motor is attached to the heater & cooling unit. It
rotates so that air is discharged from the outlet as indicated by the
front air control. Motor rotation is conveyed to a link which activates
the mode door.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR MODE DOOR MOTOR
1.CHECK FRONT AIR CONTROL FOR POWER AND GROUND
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Press the mode switch to the B/L ( ) mode.
3. Check voltage between front air control harness connector M49 terminal 5 and terminal 6 while pressing the mode switch to the
floor ( ) mode.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK MODE DOOR MOTOR CIRCUITS FOR SHORT TO GROUND
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the front air control harness connector.
3. Check continuity between front air control harness connector M49 terminal 5, 6 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace front air control. Refer to ATC-123, "Removal
and Installation" .
NG >> Repair or replace harness as necessary.
3.CHECK FRONT AIR CONTROL FOR GROUND AND POWER
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Connector Te r m i n a l s
Condition Voltage
(Approx.)
(+) (-)
Front air control: M49 6 5 Press
mode
switch Battery
voltage
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5 - Ground : Continuity should not exist.
6 - Ground : Continuity should not exist.
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Subsequently, HOT/COLD or DEFROST/VENT or FR ESH/RECIRCULATION operation is selected. The new
door position data is returned to the front air control.
Air Mix Door Control Specification
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Air Mix Door Motors
The driver (1) and front passenger (2) air mix door motors are
attached to the front heater & cooling unit assembly. The rear air mix
door motor is attached to the rear heater & cooling unit. These
motors rotate so that the air mix door is opened or closed to a posi-
tion set by the front (or rear) air control. Motor rotation is then con-
veyed through a shaft and the air mix door position is then fed back
to the front air control by the PBR built into the air mix door motors.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR AIR MIX DOOR MOTOR (DRIVER)
1.CHECK FRONT AIR CONTROL FOR POWER AND GROUND
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• PBR (Built into defroster door motor)
• In-vehicle sensor
• Ambient sensor
• Optical sensor
• Intake sensor
System Operation
The front air control determines defroster door position based on the position of the defroster switch. When the
defroster switch is depressed, the defroster door moto r rotates directing air to the defroster ducts. When any
mode other than defroster is selected, the defroster moto r rotates in the opposite direction closing off air flow
to the defroster ducts.
In the AUTO mode, the front air control determines defroster door position based on the ambient temperature,
the intake air temperature and the in-vehicle temperature.
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Defroster door motor
The defroster door motor is attached to the front heater & cooling
unit assembly. The front air control sends a voltage to rotate to the
defroster door directing the air flow either to the defroster ducts, or to
the floor ducts, depending on which way the voltage and ground are
applied to the motor leads. Motor rotation is conveyed to a lever
which activates the defroster door.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR DEFROSTER DOOR MOTOR
1.CHECK FRONT AIR CONTROL FOR POWER AND GROUND
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Press the defroster switch ( ).
3. Check voltage between front air control harness connector M49 terminal 20 and terminal 19 and press the defroster switch ( )
again.
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COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Variable Blower Control
The variable blower control is located on the cooling unit. The vari-
able blower control receives a gate voltage from the front air control
to steplessly maintain the blower motor voltage in the 0 to 5 volt
range (approx.).
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR BLOWER MOTOR
SYMPTOM: Blower motor operation is malfunctioning under starting
blower speed control.
1.CHECK FUSES
Check 20A fuses [No. 24 and 27 (Located in the fuse and fusible link box)]. For fuse layout. Refer to PG-
74PG-74.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> GO TO 10.
2.CHECK FRONT BLOWER MOTOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
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Fuses are good.

ATC-100
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect BCM connector and front air control connector.
3. Check continuity between BCM harness connector M18 terminal28 and front air control harness connector M49 terminal 10.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 11.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
11 .CHECK VOLTAGE FOR FRONT AIR CONTROL (FAN ON SIGNAL)
1. Reconnect BCM connector and front air control connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Check voltage between front air control harness connector M49 terminal 10 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 12.
NG-1 >> If the voltage is approx. 5V when blower moto r is ON, replace front air control. Refer to ATC-123,
"Removal and Installation" .
NG-2 >> If the voltage is approx. 0V when blower motor is OFF, replace BCM. Refer to BCS-24, "
BCM".
12.CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION
Check CAN communication. Refer to LAN-4
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•BCM – ECM
• ECM – IPDM E/R
• ECM – Front air control
OK or NG
OK >> Inspection End.
NG >> Repair or replace malfunctioning part(s).
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SYMPTOM: Insufficient cooling
INSPECTION FLOW
1.CONFIRM SYMPTOM BY PERFORMING OPER ATIONAL CHECK - TEMPERATURE DECREASE
1. Press the AUTO switch.
2. Turn temperature control dial (driver) counterclockwise until 16 ° C (60 ° F) is displayed.
3. 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 ATC-50, "
Operational Check (Front)" .
Does another symptom exist?
28 - 10 Continuity should exist.
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Condition Voltage
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(-)
Front air con-
trol connector Te r m i n a l N o .
M49 10 Ground A/C switch: ON
Blower motor
operates
Approx. 0V
A/C switch: OFF Approx. 5V
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YES >> Refer to ATC-32, "How to Perform Trouble Diagnosis for Quick and Accurate Repair" .
NO >> System OK.
3.CHECK FOR SERVICE BULLETINS
Check for any service bulletins.
>> GO TO 3.
4.PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS
Perform self-diagnosis Refer to ATC-48, "
A/C System Self-Diagnosis Function" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Refer to ATC-48, "
A/C System Self-Diagnosis Function" .
5.CHECK DRIVE BELTS
Check compressor belt tension. Refer to EM-13, "
Checking Drive Belts" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG >> Adjust or replace compressor belt. Refer to EM-13, "
Removal and Installation" .
6.CHECK AIR MIX DOOR OPERATION
Check and verify air mix door me chanism for smooth operation.
Does air mix door operate correctly?
YES >> GO TO 7.
NO >> Repair or replace air mix door control linkage.
7.CHECK COOLING FAN MOTOR OPERATION
Check and verify cooling fan moto r for smooth operation. Refer to EC-469, "
Description" .
Does cooling fan motor operate correctly?
YES >> GO TO 8.
NO >> Check cooling fan motor. Refer to EC-469
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8.CHECK WATER VALVE OPERATION
Check and verify water valve for smooth operation. Refer to ATC-113, "
Water Valve Circuit".
Does water valve operate correctly?
YES >> GO TO 8.
NO >> Check water valve circuit. Refer to ATC-113, "
Water Valve Circuit" .
9.CHECK RECOVERY/RECYCLING EQUIPMENT BEFORE USAGE
Check recovery/recycling equipment befor e connecting to vehicle. Verify there is no pressure in the recovery/
recycling equipment by checking the gauges. If pressure exists, recover refrigerant from equipment lines.
>> GO TO 9.
10.CHECK REFRIGERANT PURITY
1. Connect recovery/recycling equipment to vehicle.
2. Confirm refrigerant purity in supply tank us ing recovery/recycling and refrigerant identifier.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 10.
NG >> Check contaminated refrigerant. Refer to AT C - 3 , "
Contaminated Refrigerant" .
11 .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 "PERFORMANCE TEST DIAGNOSES" .
NO >> GO TO 11.

ATC-106
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
High-pressure Side is Too High and Low-pressure Side is Too Low
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
Both high- and low-pressure sides
are too high. Pressure is reduced soon af-
ter water is splashed on con-
denser.
Excessive refrigerant charge in
refrigeration cycle
Reduce refrigerant until speci-
fied pressure is obtained.
Air suction by cooling fan is in-
sufficient. Insufficient condenser cooling
performance
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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 val-
ue quickly drops by approx-
imately 196 kPa (2 kg/cm
2 ,
28 psi). It then decreases
gradually thereafter. Poor heat exchange in con-
denser
(After compressor operation
stops, high-pressure decreas-
es too slowly.)
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Air in refrigeration cycle
Evacuate and recharge system.
Engine tends to overheat. Engine cooling systems mal-
function. Check and repair engine cool-
ing system.
• An area of the low-pressure 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 dis- charge flow
• Expansion valve is open a lit- tle compared with the speci-
fication.
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Improper expansion valve ad-
justment 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 tu
be or parts lo-
cated between compressor
and condenser are clogged or
crushed. • Check and repair or replace
malfunctioning parts.
• Check oil for contamination.
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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.
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Damaged inside compressor
packings.
Replace compressor.
No temperature difference be-
tween high- and low-pressure
sides. Compressor pressure opera-
tion is improper.
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Damaged inside compressor
packings.
Replace compressor.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
Insufficient Heating
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SYMPTOM: Insufficient heating
INSPECTION FLOW
1.CONFIRM SYMPTOM BY PERFORMING OPER ATIONAL CHECK - TEMPERATURE INCREASE
1. Press the AUTO switch.
2. Turn the temperature control dial (driver) clockwise until 32 ° C (90 ° F) is displayed.
3. Check for hot air at discharge air outlets.
Can this symptom be duplicated?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Perform complete system operational check. Refer to ATC-50, "
Operational Check (Front)" .
2.CHECK FOR SERVICE BULLETINS
Check for any service bulletins.
>> GO TO 3.
3.PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS
Perform self-diagnosis. Refer to ATC-48, "
A/C System Self-Diagnosis Function" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Refer to ATC-48, "
A/C System Self-Diagnosis Function" .
4.CHECK ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
1. Check for proper engine coolant level. Refer to CO-9, "
Inspection".
2. Check hoses for leaks or kinks.
3. Check radiator cap. Refer to CO-9, "
Inspection" .
4. Check for air in cooling system.
>> GO TO 5.
5.CHECK AIR MIX DOOR OPERATION
Check the operation of the air mix door.
OK or NG
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 frost-
ed or dewed. High-pressure side is closed
and refrigerant does not flow.
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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 wa-
ter freezes causing a block-
age. Drain water from
refrigerant or replace refrig-
erant.
• If due to foreign particles, re-
move 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 oil for contamination.
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