PRECAUTIONS
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• Allow components stored in cool areas to warm to working area temperature before removing seal
caps. This prevents condensation from forming inside A/C components.
• Thoroughly remove moisture from the refrigeration system before charging the refrigerant.
• Always replace used O-rings.
• When connecting tube, apply the specified A/C oil to circle of the O-rings as shown. Be careful not to
apply oil to threaded portion. Refer to MTC-88, "
Oil".
• O-ring must be closely attached to dented portion of tube.
• When replacing the O-ring, be careful not to damage O-ring and tube.
• Connect tube until you hear it click, then tighten the nut or bolt by hand until snug. Make sure that
the O-ring is installed to tube correctly.
• After connecting line, perform leak test and make sure that there is no leakage from connections.
When the refrigerant leaking point is found, disconnect that line and replace the O-ring. Then tighten
connections of seal seat to the specified torque.
Precaution for Service of CompressorINFOID:0000000001704280
•Plug all openings to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering.
•When the compressor is removed, store it in the same position as it is when mounted on the car.
•When replacing or repairing compressor, follow “Maintenance of Oil Quantity in Compressor”
exactly. Refer to MTC-16, "
Maintenance of Oil Quantity in Compressor" .
•Keep friction surfaces between clutch and pulley clean. If the surface is contaminated, with oil, wipe
it off by using a clean waste cloth moistened with thinner.
•After compressor service operation, turn the compressor shaft by hand more than five turns in both
directions. This will equally distribute oil inside the compressor. After the compressor is installed,
let the engine idle and operate the compressor for one hour.
•After replacing the compressor magnet clutch, apply voltage to the new one and check for usual
operation.
Precaution for Service EquipmentINFOID:0000000001704281
RECOVERY/RECYCLING EQUIPMENT
Be certain to follow the manufacturer’s instructions for machine operation and machine maintenance. Never
introduce any refrigerant other than that specified into the machine.
ELECTRONIC LEAK DETECTOR
Be certain to follow the manufacturer’s instructions for tester operation and tester maintenance.
VACUUM PUMP
RHA861F
MTC-16
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OIL
OIL
Maintenance of Oil Quantity in CompressorINFOID:0000000001704289
The oil in the compressor circulates through the system with the refrigerant. Add oil to compressor when
replacing any component or after a large refrigerant leakage occurred. It is important to maintain the specified
amount.
If oil quantity is not maintained properly, the following malfunctions may result:
• Lack of oil: May lead to a seized compressor.
• Excessive oil: Inadequate cooling (thermal exchange interference)
OIL
OIL RETURN OPERATION
Adjust the oil quantity according to the test group shown below.
1.CHECK OIL RETURN OPERATION
Can oil return operation be performed?
• A/C system works properly.
• There is no evidence of a large amount of oil leakage.
CAUTION:
If excessive oil leakage is noted, do not perform the oil return operation.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> GO TO 3.
2.PERFORM OIL RETURN OPERATION, PROCEEDING AS FOLLOWS
1. Start engine, and set the following conditions:
- Engine speed: Idling to 1,200 rpm
- A/C blower switch: ON
- Blower speed: Max. position
- Temp. control: Optional [Set so that intake air temperature is 25° to 30°C (77° to 86° F)].
- Intake position: Recirculation (REC)
2. Perform oil return operation for about 10 minutes.
3. Stop engine.
>> GO TO 3.
3.CHECK REPLACEMENT PART
Should the compressor be replaced?
YES >> GO TO "OIL ADJUSTING PROCEDURE FOR COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT".
NO >> GO TO "OIL ADJUSTING PROCEDURE FOR COMPONENTS REPLACEMENT EXCEPT COM-
PRESSOR".
OIL ADJUSTING PROCEDURE FOR COMPONENTS REPLACEMENT EXCEPT COMPRESSOR
After replacing any of the following major components, add the correct amount of oil to the system.
Amount Of Oil To Be Added
TYPE 1 Compressor (CR-10) : NISSAN A/C System Oil Type R
TYPE 2 Compressor (CSV511) : NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S
Part replacedOil to be added to system
Remarks
Amount of oil
m (US fl oz, Imp fl oz)
Evaporator 35 (1.2, 1.2) -
Condenser 15 (0.5, 0.5) -
Liquid tank 5 (0.2, 0.2) -
MTC-30
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
Operational Check
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The purpose of the operational check is to confirm that the system operates properly.
CHECKING BLOWER
LJWA0021E
Conditions : Engine running at normal operating temperature
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
MTC-39
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OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Check harness for open circuit. Repair or replace if necessary.
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-78, "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-26, "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 23.
6.CHECK BCM INPUT (COMPRESSOR ON) SIGNAL
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check compressor ON/OFF signal. Refer to MTC-22, "
CONSULT-III Function (BCM)".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 8.
NG >> GO TO 7.
7.CHECK CIRCUIT CONTINUITY BETWEEN FRONT AIR CONTROL AND BCM 1 - Ground :Battery voltage
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1 - 11 :Continuity should exist
WJIA2233E
A/C SW ON : AIR COND SW ON
A/C SW OFF : AIR COND SW OFF
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Check continuity between A/C defrost switch harness connector
M41 terminal 16 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace defrost A/C switch.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
Insufficient CoolingINFOID:0000000001704306
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-30, "
Operational Check".
Does another symptom exist?
YES >> Refer to MTC-22, "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 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-64, "
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-412, "
System Description".
Does cooling fan motor operate correctly?
YES >> GO TO 7.
NO >> Check cooling fan motor. Refer to EC-412
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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 "PERFORMANCE TEST DIAGNOSIS". 16 - Ground :Continuity should exist
WJIA2255E
MTC-50
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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 refrig-
eration cycle.Reduce refrigerant until
specified pressure is ob-
tained.
Air suction by cooling fan is in-
sufficient.Insufficient condenser cooling perfor-
mance.
↓
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 (1.96 bar, 2
kg/cm
2 , 28 psi). It then de-
creases gradually thereaf-
ter.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 en-
gine cooling 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 discharge
flow.
• Expansion valve is open a little
compared with the specification.
↓
Improper expansion valve adjust-
ment.Replace expansion valve.
AC359A
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 re-
place malfunctioning
parts.
• Check oil for contami-
nation.
AC360A
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.
↓
Damaged inside compressor
packings.Replace compressor.
No temperature difference be-
tween high- and low-pressure
sides.Compressor pressure operation
is improper.
↓
Damaged inside compressor
packings.Replace compressor.
AC356A
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
Insufficient Heating
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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-30, "
Operational Check" .
Does another symptom exist?
YES >> Refer to MTC-22, "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 4.
4.CHECK COOLANT SYSTEM
1. Check engine coolant level. Refer to CO-8
.
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-64, "
Air Mix Door Cable Adjustment" .
OK or NG
YES >> GO TO 6.
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.
AC362A
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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NO >> Adjust or replace air mix door cable. Refer to MTC-64, "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 >> GO TO 8.
NO >> Both hoses warm: GO TO 9.
8.CHECK ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Check engine control temperature sensor. Refer to EC-187
.
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-67
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NoiseINFOID:0000000001704308
SYMPTOM: Noise
INSPECTION FLOW