2008 INFINITI FX35 heating

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AIR CONDITIONER
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AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONER
SERVICE INFORMATION .. ..........................3
PRECAUTIONS .............................................. .....3
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ............................................................. ......
3
Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota-
tion After Battery Disconnect .....................................
3
Precaution for Procedure without Cowl Top Cover ......4
Precaution for Working with HFC-134a (R-134a) ......4
General Refrigerant Precaution ................................4
Precaution for Refrigerant Connection ......................5
Precaution for Service of Compressor ......................9
Precaution for Service Equipment .............................9
Precaution for Leak Detection Dye .........................11
PREPARATION ..................................................13
Special Service Tool ........................................... ....13
HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Tool and Equipment ....13
Commercial Service Tool ........................................16
REFRIGERATION SYSTEM ..............................17
Refrigerant Cycle ................................................ ....17
Refrigerant System Protection ................................17
V-6 Variable Displacement Compressor .................17
Component Part Location .......................................21
LUBRICANT ................................................... ....22
Maintenance of Lubricant Quantity in Compressor ....22
AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL .........................24
Description of Air Conditioner LAN Control Sys-
tem ...................................................................... ....
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System Construction ...............................................24
Description of Control System .................................27
Control Operation ....................................................27
Fail-Safe Function ...................................................28
Discharge Air Flow ..................................................29
System Description .................................................30
CAN Communication System Description ...............30
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS .....................................32
CONSULT-III Function ........................................ ....32
How to Perform Trouble Diagnosis for Quick and
Accurate Repair .......................................................
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Component Parts and Harness Connector Loca-
tion ...........................................................................
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Schematic ................................................................36
Wiring Diagram - A/C - ............................................37
Auto Amp. Terminal and Reference Value ..............42
Self-Diagnosis Function ...........................................43
Operational Check ...................................................50
Power Supply and Ground Circuit for Auto Amp .....52
LAN System Circuit .................................................54
Mode Door Motor Circuit .........................................57
Air Mix Door Motor Circuit .......................................59
Air Mix Door Motor PBR Circuit ...............................62
Intake Door Motor Circuit .........................................62
Blower Motor Circuit ................................................64
Magnet Clutch Circuit ..............................................69
Insufficient Cooling ..................................................75
Insufficient Heating ..................................................82
Noise .......................................................................83
Self-Diagnosis .........................................................84
Memory Function .....................................................85
Ambient Sensor Circuit ............................................86
In-vehicle Sensor Circuit ..........................................88
Sunload Sensor Circuit ............................................91
Intake Sensor Circuit ...............................................94
CONTROLLER ..................................................97
Removal and Installation of A/C and AV Switch ......97
AUTO AMP ........................................................98
Removal and Installation of Unified Meter and A/C
Amp .........................................................................
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AMBIENT SENSOR ..........................................99
Removal and Installation .........................................99
IN-VEHICLE SENSOR ....................................100
Removal and Installation .......................................100
SUNLOAD SENSOR .......................................101
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSISATC-33
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Intake door does not change. Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Intake Door Motor. (LAN) AT C - 6 2 , "Intake
Door Motor Circuit"Intake door motor does not operate normally.
Blower motor operation is malfunctioning. Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Blower Motor.
AT C - 6 4 , "
Blower
Motor Circuit"
Magnet clutch does not engage. Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Magnet Clutch.AT C - 6 9 , "Magnet
Clutch Circuit"
Insufficient cooling Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Insufficient Cooling.
AT C - 7 5 , "Insufficient
Cooling"
Insufficient heating Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Insufficient Heating.AT C - 8 2 , "Insufficient
Heating"
Noise Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Noise.
AT C - 8 3 , "Noise"
Self-diagnosis cannot be performed. Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Self-diagnosis.AT C - 8 4 , "Self-Diag-
nosis"
Memory function does not operate. Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Memory Function.
AT C - 8 5 , "Memory
Function"
Symptom Reference Page
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1. Press fan (UP:+) switch. Blower should operate on low speed. The fan symbol should have one blade lit.
2. Press fan (UP:+) switch again, and continue che cking blower speed and fan symbol until all speeds are
checked.
3. Leave blower on max. speed.
If NG, go to trouble diagnosis procedure for ATC-64, "
Blower Motor Circuit".
If OK, continue the check.
CHECKING DISCHARGE AIR
1. Press MODE switch and DEF switch.
2. Each position indicator should change shape.
3. Confirm that discharge air comes out according to the air distri-
bution table. Refer to ATC-29, "
Discharge Air Flow".
If NG, go to trouble diagnosis procedure for ATC-57, "
Mode Door
Motor Circuit".
If OK, continue the check.
NOTE:
Confirm that the compressor clutch is engaged (sound or visual
inspection) and intake door position is at FRE when the D/F or DEF
is selected.
CHECKING INTAKE AIR
1. Press intake switch. Recirculation indicator should illuminate.
2. Press intake switch again. Fresh indicator should illuminate.
3. Listen for intake door position change. (S light change of blower sound can be heard.)
If NG, go to trouble diagnosis procedure for ATC-62, "
Intake Door Motor Circuit".
If OK, continue the check.
NOTE:
Confirm that the compressor clutch is engaged (sound or visual inspection) and intake door position is at FRE
when the D/F or DEF is selected.
CHECKING TEMPERATURE DECREASE
1. Press temperature control (DOWN) switch (driver side) until 18 °C (60 °F) is displayed.
2. Check for cold air at discharge air outlets.
If NG, go to trouble diagnosis procedure for ATC-75, "
Insufficient Cooling".
If OK, continue the check.
CHECKING TEMPERATURE INCREASE
1. Press temperature control (UP) switch (driver side) until 32 °C (90 °F) is displayed.
2. Check for hot air at discharge air outlets.
If NG, go to trouble diagnosis procedure for ATC-82, "
Insufficient Heating".
If OK, continue the check.
CHECKING A/C SWITCH
1. Press AUTO switch and A/C switch.
2. 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 ATC-69, "
Magnet Clutch Circuit".
If OK, continue the check.
CHECKING AUTO MODE
1. Press AUTO switch and A/C switch.
2. Display should indicate AUTO.  Confirm that discharge air and blower speed will depend on ambient, in-vehicle, and set temperatures.
If NG, go to trouble diagnosis procedure for ATC-52, "
Power Supply and Ground Circuit for Auto Amp", then if
necessary, trouble diagnosis procedure for ATC-69, "
Magnet Clutch Circuit".
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ATC-82
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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 F6 terminal 3 and unified meter and A/C amp. harness connec-
tor M57 terminal 45.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
4.CHECK ECV
Check continuity between compressor (ECV) connector F6 terminals
2 and 3.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace unified meter and A/C amp.
NG >> Replace compressor.
Insufficient HeatingINFOID:0000000001328192
SYMPTOM: Insufficient heating
INSPECTION FLOW
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3 – 45 : Continuity should exist.
RJIA2296E
2 – 3 : Continuity should exist.
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BL-228
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BODY REPAIR
Precaution in Repairing High Strength Steel
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High strength steel is used for body panels in order to reduce vehicle weight.
Accordingly, precautions in repairing automotive bodies made of high strength steel are described below:
HIGH STRENGTH STEEL (HSS) USED IN NISSAN VEHICLES
SP130 is the most commonly used HSS.
SP150 HSS is used only on parts that require much more strength.
Read the Following Precautions When Repairing HSS:
1. Additional points to consider
 The repair of reinforcements (such as side members) by heat-
ing is not recommended since it may weaken the component.
When heating is unavoidable, do not heat HSS parts above
550 °C (1,022 °F).
Verify heating temperature with a thermometer.
(Crayon-type and other similar type thermometer are appropri-
ate.)
SIIA2269E
Tensile strength Nissan/Infiniti designation Major applicable parts
373 N/mm
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(38kg/mm2,54klb/sq in) SP130 Front & rear side member assembly
 Hoodledge assembly
 Lower dash
Hood
 Other reinforcements
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ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
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SERVICE INFORMATION .. ..........................
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PRECAUTIONS .............................................. .....3
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ............................................................. ......
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Precaution for Liquid Gasket .....................................3
PREPARATION ...................................................5
Special Service Tool ........................................... ......5
Commercial Service Tool ..........................................5
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS ..................7
Troubleshooting Chart ......................................... ......7
COOLING SYSTEM ....................................... .....9
Cooling Circuit ..................................................... ......9
System Chart ............................................................9
ENGINE COOLANT ...........................................10
Inspection ............................................................ ....10
Changing Engine Coolant .......................................10
RADIATOR .........................................................13
Component .......................................................... ....13
Removal and Installation .........................................13
Checking Radiator Cap ...........................................14
Checking Radiator ...................................................15
RADIATOR (ALUMINUM TYPE) ........................16
Component .......................................................... ....16
Disassembly and Assembly ....................................16
COOLING FAN ...................................................20
Component .......................................................... ....20
Removal and Installation .........................................20
Disassembly and Assembly ....................................20
WATER PUMP ...................................................22
Component .......................................................... ....22
Removal and Installation .........................................22
WATER INLET AND THERMOSTAT ASSEM-
BLY ....................................................................
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Component .......................................................... ....27
Removal and Installation .........................................27
WATER OUTLET AND WATER PIPING ..........29
Component ..............................................................29
Removal and Installation .........................................29
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) .................................................................
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Standard and Limit ..................................................31
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SERVICE INFORMATION .. .........................
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PRECAUTIONS .................................................32
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ............................................................. ....
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PREPARATION .................................................33
Special Service Tool ................................................33
Commercial Service Tool ........................................33
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS ................34
Troubleshooting Chart .............................................34
COOLING SYSTEM ..........................................36
Cooling Circuit .........................................................36
System Chart ...........................................................36
ENGINE COOLANT ..........................................37
Inspection ................................................................37
Changing Engine Coolant ........................................37
RADIATOR ....................................... .................40
Component .......................................................... ....40
Removal and Installation .........................................40
Checking Radiator Cap ...........................................42
Checking Radiator ...................................................43
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PRECAUTIONSCO-3
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Precaution for Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER"
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The Supplemental Restraint System such as “A IR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severi ty of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the “SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYS-
TEM” and “SEAT BELTS” of this Service Manual.
WARNING:
• To avoid rendering the SRS inoper ative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in
the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be performed by
an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.
 Improper maintenance, including in correct removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal
injury caused by unintentional act ivation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see the “SUPPLEMEN TAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM”.
 Do not use electrical test equipm ent on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identi fied by yellow and/or orange harnesses or har-
ness connectors.
Precaution for Liquid GasketINFOID:0000000001325839
REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET SEALING
 After removing mounting nuts and bolts, separate the mating sur- face using the seal cutter (SST) and remove old liquid gasket seal-
ing.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the mating surfaces.
 Tap the seal cutter to insert it, and then slide it by tapping on the
side as shown in the figure.
 In areas where seal cutter is difficult to use, use a plastic hammer to lightly tap the parts, to remove it.
CAUTION:
If for some unavoidable reason tool such as a screwdriver is
used, be careful not to damage the mating surfaces.
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1. Using a scraper, remove old liquid gasket adhering to the liquid gasket application surface and the mating surface.
 Remove liquid gasket completely from the groove of the liquid
gasket application surface, mounting bolts, and bolt holes.
2. Wipe the liquid gasket application surface and the mating sur- face with white gasoline (lighting and heating use) to remove
adhering moisture, grease and foreign materials.
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OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSISCO-7
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OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS
Troubleshooting ChartINFOID:0000000001325842
Symptom Check items
Cooling sys-
tem parts
malfunction Poor heat transfer
Water pump malfunction Worn or loose drive belt
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Thermostat stuck closed —
Damaged fins
Dust contamination or pa-
per clogging
Physical damage
Clogged radiator cooling
tube Excess foreign material
(rust, dirt, sand, etc.)
Reduced air flow Cooling fan does not oper-
ate
Fan assembly —
High resistance to fan rota-
tion
Damaged fan blades
Damaged radiator shroud — — —
Improper engine coolant
mixture ratio ———
Poor engine coolant quality — Engine coolant density —
Insufficient engine coolant Engine coolant leaks Cooling hose
Loose clamp
Cracked hose
Water pump Poor sealing
Radiator cap Loose
Poor sealing
Radiator O-ring for damage, deterio-
ration or improper fitting
Cracked radiator tank
Cracked radiator core
Reservoir tank Cracked reservoir tank
Overflowing reservoir tank Exhaust gas leaks into cool-
ing systemCylinder head deterioration
Cylinder head gasket deteri-
oration
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