2011 INFINITI QX56 engine

A/C AUTO AMP.HAC-43
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TERMINAL LAYOUT
PHYSICAL VALUES
RR XM Ignition switch ON — Value according to target air
flow temperature (rear side)
ENG COOL TEMP Ignition switch ON — Equivalent to engine coolant
temperature
VEHICLE SPEED Driving — Equivalent to speedometer
reading
Monitor item Condition Value/Status
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(Wire color) Description
ConditionVa l u e
(Approx.)
+ − Signal name Input/
Output
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(L) —CAN-H Input/
Output ——
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(B) —Ground — — —
3
(Y/G) Ground Battery power supply Input Ignition switch OFF Battery voltage
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(V) Ground ACC power supply Input Ignition switch ACC Battery voltage
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(W) Ground
Ionizer (ON/OFF) control
signal
OutputIgnition
switch
ON Front blower
motor: ON
0 V
Front blower
motor: OFF 12 V
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(V/W) GroundA/C auto amp. connection
recognition signal Output Ignition switch ON 12 V
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(W/R) Ground Ambient sensor signal Input Ignition switch ON 0 – 4.8 V
Output voltage varies with ambient temperature
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(GR/L) Ground
Rear in-vehicle sensor sig-
nal Input Ignition switch ON 0 – 4.8 V
Output voltage varies with in-vehi-
cle temperature (rear side)
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(BR) GroundSunload sensor (driver side)
signal
Input Ignition switch ON 0 – 4.8 V
Output voltage varies with sunload (driver side) amount
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(V/W) Ground
Exhaust gas / outside odor
detecting sensor signal InputIgnition switch ON
NOTE:
The signal is depending
on measurement environ-
ment of the vehicle
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A/C AUTO AMP.HAC-45
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*1: With ACCS (advanced climate control system)
*2: A/C auto amp. is not used for control.
Fail-safeINFOID:0000000006275887
FAIL-SAFE FUNCTION
If a communication error exists between the A/C auto am p., and the AV control unit and preset switch for 30
seconds or longer, air conditioning is controlled under the following conditions:
When ambient temperature is less than 3 °C (37 °F) and engine coolant temperature is less than 56 °C (133 °F)
When ambient temperature is 3 °C (37 °F) or more, or engine coolant temperature is 56 °C (133 °F) or more
DTC IndexINFOID:0000000006275888
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(L/O) GroundRear blower motor control
signal Output Ignition switch ON
 Rear fan speed: 1st
speed (manual)
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(B) —Ground — — —
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(G/W) Ground Rear A/C relay control signal Output Ignition
switch
ONRear blower
motor: ON
0 V
Rear blower
motor: OFF 12 V
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(Wire color) Description
ConditionVa l u e
(Approx.)
+ − Signal name Input/
Output
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Compressor : ON
Air outlet : DEF
Air inlet : FRE (Fresh air intake)
Blower fan speed : AUTO
Set temperature : Setting before communication error occurs
Compressor : ON
Air outlet : AUTO
Air inlet : 20% FRE (20% fresh air intake)
Blower fan speed : AUTO
Set temperature : Setting before communication error occurs
DTC Items
(CONSULT-III screen terms) Reference
U1000 CAN COMM CIRCUIT HAC-72, "
DTC Logic"
U1010 CONTROL UNIT (CAN)HAC-73, "DTC Logic"
B2578 IN-VEHICLE SENSORHAC-74, "DTC Logic"
B2579 IN-VEHICLE SENSORHAC-74, "DTC Logic"
B257B AMBIENT SENOR HAC-77, "DTC Logic"
B257C AMBIENT SENOR HAC-77, "DTC Logic"
B2581 INTAKE SENSORHAC-80, "DTC Logic"
B2582 INTAKE SENSORHAC-80, "DTC Logic"
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HAC-62
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OPERATION INSPECTION
OPERATION INSPECTION
FRONT AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
FRONT AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONIN
G SYSTEM : Work ProcedureINFOID:0000000006275892
DESCRIPTION
The purpose of the operational check is to che ck that the individual system operates normally.
OPERATION INSPECTION
1.CHECK MEMORY FUNCTION
1. Set temperature control dial (driver side) to 32.0 °C (90 °F).
2. Press OFF switch.
3. Turn ignition switch OFF.
4. Turn ignition switch ON.
5. Press AUTO switch.
6. Check that set temperature is maintained.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> GO TO 12.
2.CHECK FRONT BLOWER MOTOR
1. Start engine.
2. Operate fan switch.
3. Check that fan speed changes. C heck operation for all fan speeds.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> GO TO 12.
3.CHECK DISCHARGE AIR (MOD E SWITCH AND DEF SWITCH)
1. Operate fan switch to set the fan speed to maximum speed.
2. Operate MODE switch and DEF switch.
3. Check that air outlets change according to each indica ted air outlet by placing a hand in front of the out-
lets. Refer to VTL-6, "
VENTILATION SYSTEM (FRONT AIR CO NDITIONING) : System Description".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> GO TO 12.
4.CHECK DISCHRGE AIR (UPPER VENTILATOR SWITCH)
1. Press MODE switch to set the air outlet to other than D/F or DEF.
2. Press upper ventilator switch. The upper ventilator switch indicator is turns ON.
3. Check that air flow blows from upper ventilator.
4. Press upper ventilator switch again. The upper ventilator switch indicator is turns OFF.
5. Check that air flow from upper ventilator stops.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES-1 >> With ACCS (advanced climate control system): GO TO 5.
YES-2 >> Without ACCS (advanced clim ate control system): GO TO 6.
NO >> GO TO 12.
5.CHECK INTAKE AIR [WITH ACCS (A DVANCED CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM)]
1. Press intake switch to set the air inlet to recirculation. The intake switch indicator turns ON.
2. Listen to intake sound and confirm air inlets change.
3. Press intake switch again to set the air inlet to fresh air intake. The intake switch indicator turns OFF.
4. Listen to intake sound and confirm air inlets change.
Is the inspection result normal?
Check condition : Engine running at normal operating temperature.
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HAC-64
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OPERATION INSPECTION
12.CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSIS WITH CONSULT-III
1. Perform self-diagnosis with CONSULT-III.
2. Check that any DTC is detected.
Is any DTC detected?
YES >> Refer to HAC-45, "DTC Index" and perform the appropriate diagnosis.
NO >> GO TO 13.
13.CHECK FAIL-SAFE ACTIVATION
Check that symptom is applied to the fail-safe activation. Refer to HAC-45, "
Fail-safe".
>> Refer to HAC-133, "
Diagnosis Chart By Symptom" and perform the appropriate diagnosis.
REAR AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
REAR AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITION ING SYSTEM : Work ProcedureINFOID:0000000006275893
DESCRIPTION
The purpose of the operational check is to che ck that the individual system operates normally.
NOTE:
Check that front automatic air conditioning system operates normally. Refer to HAC-133, "
Diagnosis Chart By
Symptom".
OPERATION INSPECTION
Front A/C Control Operation
1.CHECK REAR CONTROL MODE FUNCTION
1. Press REAR switch. The REAR switch indicator turns ON.
2. Check that front display changes to state indication di splay (rear control mode) and that rear automatic air
conditioning system starts.
3. Press REAR switch again. The REAR switch indicator turns OFF.
4. Check that rear control mode released. (rear aut omatic air conditioning system operates continuously)
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> GO TO 8.
2.CHECK REAR BLOWER MOTOR
1. Press REAR switch.
2. Operate fan switch.
3. Check that fan speed changes. C heck operation for all fan speeds.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> GO TO 8.
3.CHECK DISCHARGE AIR
1. Operate fan switch to set the fan speed to maximum speed.
2. Operate MODE switch.
3. Check that air outlets change according to each indica ted air outlet by placing a hand in front of the out-
lets. Refer to VTL-7, "
VENTILATION SYSTEM (REAR AIR CO NDITIONING) : System Description".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> GO TO 8.
4.CHECK DISCHARGE AIR TEMPERATURE
1. Operate temperature control dial (driver side). Check condition
: Engine running at normal operating temperature.
: Front air conditioning system operate.
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HAC-66
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OPERATION INSPECTION
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> GO TO 7.
4.CHECK WITH TEMPERATURE SETTING LOWERED
1. Operate temperature control switch and lower the set temperature to 18°C.
2. Check that cool air blows from the air outlets.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> GO TO 7.
5.CHECK TEMPERATURE INCREASE
1. Operate temperature control switch and raise the set temperature to 32°C.
2. Check that warm air bl ows from the air outlets.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 6.
NO >> GO TO 7.
6.CHECK AUTO MODE
1. Press AUTO switch.
2. Operate temperature control switch to check that fan speed or air outlet changes (the air outlet or fan
speed varies depending on the ambient temperature, in-v ehicle temperature (rear side), set temperature,
and etc.).
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> INSPECTION END
NO >> GO TO 7.
7.CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSIS WITH CONSULT-III
1. Perform self-diagnosis with CONSULT-III.
2. Check that any DTC is detected.
Is any DTC detected?
YES >> Refer to HAC-45, "DTC Index" and perform the appropriate diagnosis.
NO >> Refer to HAC-135, "
Diagnosis Chart By Symptom" and perform the appropriate diagnosis.
ACCS (ADVANCED CLIM ATE CONTROL SYSTEM)
ACCS (ADVANCED CLIMATE CONT ROL SYSTEM) : Work ProcedureINFOID:0000000006275894
DESCRIPTION
The purpose of the operational check is to che ck that the individual system operates normally.
NOTE:
Check that front automatic air conditi oning system operates normally. Refer to HAC-62, "
FRONT AUTOMATIC
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM : Work Procedure".
OPERATION INSPECTION
1.CHECK PLASMACLUSTER™ CONTROL
Check the ionizer operation sound (whirring sound) in the duc t by putting an ear to the center ventilator grille
(driver side) outlet while pressing fan switch and OFF switch alternately.
NOTE:
 Plasmacluster
™ ion technology developed by Sharp Corporation is installed in this item.
 Plasmacluster
™ is a trademark of Sharp Corporation.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> GO TO 4.
2.CHECK PLASMACLUSTER™ CONTROL OPERATION STATUS
Check condition : Engine running
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HAC-134
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FRONT AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
Compressor does not operate. Circuit between magnet clutch and
IPDM E/R
 Magnet clutch
 IPDM E/R (A/C relay)
 Circuit between ECM and refriger- ant pressure sensor
 Refrigerant pressure sensor
 CAN communication circuit
 A/C auto amp. HAC-142, "Diagnosis Procedure"
 Insufficient cooling.
 No cool air comes out. (Air flow volume is normal.)
 Magnet clutch control system
 Drive belt slipping
 Refrigerant cycle
 Air leakage from each duct
 A/C auto amp. connection recogni-
tion signal circuit
 Temperature settin g trimmer (front)HAC-138, "FRONT AIR CONDI-
TIONER : Diagnosis Procedure"
 Insufficient heating.
 No warm air comes out. (Air flow volume is nor-
mal.)  Engine cooling system
 Heater hose
 Heater core
 Air leakage from each duct
 Temperature settin
g trimmer (front)HAC-140, "FRONT AIR CONDI-
TIONER : Diagnosis Procedure"
Noise is heard when front
air conditioning system op-
erates. During compressor
operation
Refrigerant cycle
HA-27, "
Symptom Table"
During front blower
motor operation Mixing any foreign object in front
blower motor
 Front blower motor fan breakage
 Front blower motor rotation inferiori- ty HAC-122, "Component Inspection
(Front Blower Motor)"
 Memory function does not operate.
 Setting temperature is not memorized.
 Battery power supply system of A/C
auto amp.
 A/C auto amp. HAC-110, "A/C AUTO AMP. : Diag-
nosis Procedure"
Symptom Corresponding malfunction part Reference
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HAC-136
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REAR AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
 Insufficient heating.
 No warm air comes out. (Air flow volume is nor-
mal.)  Engine cooling system
 Heater hose
 Rear heater core
 Air leakage from each duct
 Temperature setting trimmer (rear)
HAC-141, "REAR AIR CONDI-
TIONER : Diagnosis Procedure"
Noise is heard when rear blower motor operates.
 Mixing any foreign object in rear
blower motor
 Rear blower motor fan breakage
 Rear blower motor rotation inferiori- ty HAC-132, "Component Inspection"
Symptom Corresponding malfunction part Reference
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HAC-140
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INSUFFICIENT HEATING
INSUFFICIENT HEATING
FRONT AIR CONDITIONER
FRONT AIR CONDITIONER : DescriptionINFOID:0000000006275990
Symptom Insufficient heating
 No warm air comes out. (Air flow volume is normal.)
FRONT AIR CONDITIONER
: Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000006275991
NOTE:
Perform self-diagnoses with on board diagnosis and CO NSULT-III before performing symptom diagnosis. If
DTC is detected, perform the corresponding diagnosis.
1.CHECK COOLING SYSTEM
1. Check engine coolant level and check leakage. Refer to CO-8, "
Inspection".
2. Check reservoir tank cap. Refer to CO-11, "
RESERVOIR TANK CAP : Inspection".
3. Check water flow sounds of the engine coolant. Refer to CO-9, "
Refilling".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Refill engine coolant and repair or repl ace parts depending on the inspection results.
2.CHECK HEATER HOSE
Check installation of heater hose by visually or touching.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Repair or replace parts depending on the inspection results.
3.CHECK FRONT HEATER CORE
1. Check temperature of inlet hose and outlet hose of front heater core.
2. Check that inlet side of front heater core is hot and t he outlet side is slightly lower than/almost equal to the
inlet side.
CAUTION:
Always perform the temperature in spection in a short period of time because the engine coolant
temperature is very hot.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Replace front heater core. Refer to HA-44, "
HEATER CORE : Removal and Installation".
4.CHECK AIR LEAKAGE FROM EACH DUCT
Check duct and nozzle, etc. of front air conditioning system for air leakage.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> Repair or replace parts depending on the inspection results.
5.CHECK SETTING OF TEMPERATURE SETTING TRIMMER (FRONT)
1. Check setting value of temperature setting trimmer (front). Refer to HAC-68, "
FRONT AUTOMATIC AIR
CONDITIONING SYSTEM : Temperature Setting Trimmer (Front)".
2. Check that temperature setting trimmer (front) is set to “ − direction”.
NOTE:
The control temperature can be set by t he temperature setting trimmer (front).
3. Set difference between the set temperature and control temperature to “0”.
Are the symptoms solved?
YES >> INSPECTION END
NO >> Replace A/C auto amp.. Refer to HAC-146, "
Removal and Installation".
REAR AIR CONDITIONER
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