2010 INFINITI QX56 air condition

HAC-68
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MAGNET CLUTCH
MAGNET CLUTCH
System DescriptionINFOID:0000000005147713
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The A/C auto amp. controls compressor operation
based on ambient and intake temperature and a signal
from ECM.
Low Temperature Protection Control
The A/C auto amp. will turn the compressor ON or O FF as determined by a signal detected by the intake sen-
sor and the ambient sensor.
When intake air temperature is higher than the preset va lue, the compressor turns ON. The compressor turns
OFF when intake air temperature is lower than the pres et value. That preset value is dependent on the ambi-
ent temperature, refer to the following table.
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INSPECTION FLOW
1.CONFIRM SYMPTOM BY PERFORMING OP ERATIONAL CHECK - MAGNET CLUTCH
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Press the A/C switch.
3. Press vent switch ( ).
4. Display shows , A/C. Confirm that the compress or clutch engages (sound or visual inspection). (Dis-
charge air and blower speed will depend on ambi ent, in-vehicle and set temperatures.)
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> Go to diagnosis procedure. Refer to HAC-68, "
Magnet Clutch Diagnosis Procedure".
Magnet Clutch Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000005147715
Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to HAC-91, "Wiring Diagram".
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR MAGNET CLUTCH
Ambient temperature °C ( °F) Compressor ON intake temperature °C ( °F) Compressor OFF intake temperature °C ( °F)
0 (32) 5.5 (42) 5.0 (41)
10 (50) 5.5 (42) 5.0 (41)
20 (68) 5.5 (42) 5.0 (41)
30 (86) 4.0 (39) 3.5 (38)
40 (104) 3.5 (38) 3.0 (37)
50 (122) 3.5 (38) 3.0 (37)
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MAGNET CLUTCHHAC-69
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SYMPTOM: Magnet clutch does not engage when A/C switch is ON.
1.CHECK INTAKE AND AMBIENT SENSOR CIRCUITS
Check intake and ambient sensors. Refer to HAC-23, "
A/C and AV Switch Assembly Self-Diagnosis".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> • Malfunctioning intake sensor. Refer to HAC-83, "
Intake Sensor Diagnosis Procedure".
• Malfunctioning ambient sensor. Refer to HAC-75, "
Ambient Sensor Diagnosis Procedure".
2.PERFORM AUTO ACTIVE TEST
Refer to PCS-14, "
CONSULT - III Function (IPDM E/R)".
Does magnet clutch operate?
YES >> • WITH CONSULT-III GO TO 5.
• WITHOUT CONSULT-III GO TO 6.
NO >> Check 10A fuse (No. 42, located in IPDM E/R), and GO TO 3.
3.CHECK CIRCUIT CONTINUITY BETW EEN IPDM E/R AND COMPRESSOR
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect IPDM E/R connector and compressor (magnet clutch) connector.
3. Check continuity between IPDM E/R harness connector E119 terminal 11 and A/C compressor harness connector F3 terminal
1.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Repair harness or connector.
4.CHECK MAGNET CLUTCH CIRCUIT
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11 – 1 : Continuity should exist.
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MAGNET CLUTCH
Check for operation sound when applying battery voltage direct cur-
rent to terminal.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to PCS-35, "Removal and
Installation of IPDM E/R".
NO >> Replace magnet clutch. Refer to HA-32, "
Removal and
Installation for Compressor Clutch".
5.CHECK BCM INPUT (COMPRESSOR ON) SIGNAL
Check compressor ON/OFF signal. Refer to HAC-20, "
CONSULT-III Function (HVAC)".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 8.
NO >> GO TO 6.
6.CHECK CIRCUIT CONTINUITY BETW EEN BCM AND A/C AUTO AMP.
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect BCM connector and A/C auto amp. connector.
3. Check continuity between BCM harness connector M18 (A) ter- minal 27 and A/C auto amp. harness connector M49 (B) terminal
4.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 7.
NO >> Repair harness or connector.
7.CHECK VOLTAGE FOR A/C AUTO AMP. (A/C COMPRESSOR ON SIGNAL)
1. Reconnect BCM connector and A/C auto amp. connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Check voltage between A/C auto amp. harness connector M49 terminal 4 and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 8.
NO-1 >> If the voltage is approx. 5V when A/C switch is ON, replace A/C auto amp. Refer to VTL-7,
"Removal and Installation".
NO-2 >> If the voltage is approx. 0V when A/C switch is OFF, replace BCM. Refer to BCS-59, "
Removal
and Installation".
8.CHECK REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR
1. Start engine.
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A/C SW ON : COMP ON SIG ON
A/C SW OFF : COMP ON SIG OFF
27 - 4 Continuity should exist.
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Condition Voltage
(+)
(-)
A/C auto
amp. con-
nector Te r m i n a l N o .
M49 4 Ground A/C switch: ON Approx. 0V
A/C switch: OFF Approx. 5V
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2. Check voltage between ECM harness connector F54 terminal 70 and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 9.
NO >> Refer to EC-419, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
9.CHECK BCM INPUT (FAN ON) SIGNAL
Check FAN ON/OFF signal. Refer to HAC-20, "
CONSULT-III Function (HVAC)".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 12.
NO >> GO TO 10.
10.CHECK CIRCUIT CONTINUITY BETW EEN BCM AND A/C AUTO AMP.
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect BCM connector and A/C auto amp. connector.
3. Check continuity between BCM harness connector M18 (A) ter- minal 28 and A/C auto amp. harness connector M49 (B) terminal
5.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 11.
NO >> Repair harness or connector.
11 .CHECK VOLTAGE FOR A/C AUTO AMP. (FAN ON SIGNAL)
1. Reconnect BCM connector and A/C auto amp. connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Check voltage between A/C auto amp. harness connector M49 terminal 5 and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 12.
NO-1 >> If the voltage is approx. 5V when blower motor is ON, replace A/C auto amp. Refer to VTL-7,
"Removal and Installation".
Te r m i n a l s
ConditionVoltage
(+)
(-)
ECM con-
nector Te r m i n a l N o .
F54 70 Ground A/C switch: ON Approx. 0.36 - 3.88V
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FRONT BLOWER CONTROL
DIAL ON : FAN ON SIG ON
FRONT BLOWER CONTROL
DIAL OFF : FAN ON SIG OFF
28 - 5 Continuity should exist.
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Te r m i n a l s
Condition Voltage
(+)
(-)
A/C auto amp.
connector Te r m i n a l N o .
M49 5GroundA/C switch: ON
Blower motor
operates
Approx. 0V
A/C switch: OFF Approx. 5V
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MAGNET CLUTCH
NO-2 >> If the voltage is approx. 0V when blower motor is OFF, replace BCM. Refer to
BCS-59, "Removal
and Installation".
12.CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION
Check CAN communication. Refer to LAN-4, "
System Description".
•BCM – ECM
• ECM – IPDM E/R
• ECM – A/C auto amp.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> Repair or replace malfunctioning part(s).
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WATER VALVE CIRCUITHAC-73
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WATER VALVE CIRCUIT
DescriptionINFOID:0000000005147716
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Water Valve
The water valve (1) cuts the flow of engine coolant to the front and
rear heater cores to allow for maximum cooling during A/C opera-
tion. It is controlled by the A/C auto amp.
Water Valve Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000005147717
Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to HAC-91, "Wiring Diagram".
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR WATER VALVE
1.CHECK WATER VALVE POWER AND GROUND CIRCUITS
1. Disconnect water valve connector F68.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Rotate temperature control dial (driver) to 32 °C (90 °F).
4. Check voltage between water valve harness connector F68 ter- minal 1 and terminal 2 while rotating temperature control dial
(driver) to 18 °C (60° F).
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK WATER VALVE CONTROL OUTPUT CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect A/C auto amp. connector M50.
3. Check continuity between water valve harness connector F68 (A) terminal 2 and A/C auto amp. harness connector M50 (B)
terminal 46.
4. Check continuity between water valve harness connector F68 terminal 2 and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace A/C auto amp. Refer to VTL-7, "Removal and Installation".
NO >> Repair harness or connector.
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Connector Te r m i n a l s
Condition Voltage
(Approx.)
(+) (-)
Water valve: F68 2 1Rotate temperature
control dial Battery
voltage
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2 - 46 : Continuity should exist.
2 - Ground : Continuity should not exist.
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WATER VALVE CIRCUIT
3.CHECK WATER VALVE POWER AND GROUND CIRCUITS
1. Rotate temperature control dial (driver) to 18 °C (60° F).
2. Check voltage between water valve harness connector F68 ter-
minal 1 and terminal 2 while rotating temperature control dial
(driver) to 32 °C (90° F).
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace the water valve.
NO >> GO TO 4.
4.CHECK WATER VALVE CONTROL OUTPUT CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect A/C auto amp. connector M50.
3. Check continuity between water valve harness connector F68 (A) terminal 1 and A/C auto amp. harness connector M50 (B)
terminal 45.
4. Check continuity between water valve harness connector F68 (A) terminal 1 and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace A/C auto amp. Refer to VTL-7, "Removal and Installation".
NO >> Repair harness or connector.
Connector Te r m i n a l s
Condition Voltage
(Approx.)
(+) (-)
Water valve: F68 1 2Rotate temperature
control dial Battery
voltage
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1 - 45 : Continuity should exist.
1 - Ground : Continuity should not exist.
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AMBIENT SENSORHAC-75
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AMBIENT SENSOR
Component DescriptionINFOID:0000000005147718
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Ambient Sensor
The ambient sensor (1) is attached on the radiator core support (left
side). It detects ambient temperature and converts it into a value
which is then input into the A/C auto amp.
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INPUT PROCESS
The A/C auto amp. includes a processing circuit for the ambient sensor input. However, when the temperature
detected by the ambient sensor increases quickly, the pr ocessing circuit retards the A/C auto amp. function. It
only allows the A/C auto amp. to recognize an ambient temperature increase of 0.33°C (0.6 °F) per 100 sec-
onds.
This prevents constant adjustments due to momentary conditions, such as stopping after high speed driving.
Although the actual ambient temperature has not changed, the temperature detected by the ambient sensor
will increase. This is because the heat from the engine comp artment can radiate to the front grille area, loca-
tion of the ambient sensor.
Ambient Sensor Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000005147719
Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to HAC-91, "Wiring Diagram".
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR AMBIENT SENSOR
SYMPTOM: Ambient sensor circuit is open or shorted. (40 or 41 is
indicated on A/C auto amp. as a result of conducting the A/C auto
amp. self-diagnosis)
1.CHECK VOLTAGE BETWEEN AMBIENT SENSOR AND GROUND
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