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PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTION
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint Syst
em (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER"
INFOID:0000000009951776
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. Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SR and SB section of
this Service Manual.
WARNING:
• To avoid rendering the SRS inopera tive, 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 NISS AN/INFINITI dealer.
• Improper maintenance, including in correct removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal
injury caused by unintent ional activation of the system. For re moval of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see the SR section.
• Do not use electrical test equipmen t on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harn esses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or har-
ness connectors.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS
WARNING:
• When working near the Airbag Diagnosis Sensor Unit or other Airbag System sensors with the Igni-
tion ON or engine running, DO NOT use air or electri c power tools or strike near the sensor(s) with a
hammer. Heavy vibration could activate the sensor( s) and deploy the air bag(s), possibly causing
serious injury.
• When using air or electric power tools or hammers , always switch the Ignition OFF, disconnect the
battery and wait at least three minutes before performing any service.
Precaution for WorkINFOID:0000000009463187
• When removing or disassembling each component, be careful not to damage or deform it. If a component may be subject to interference, be sure to protect it with a shop cloth.
• When removing (disengaging) components with a screwdriver or similar tool, be sure to wrap the component with a shop cloth or vinyl tape to protect it.
• Protect the removed parts with a s hop cloth and prevent them from being dropped.
• Replace a deformed or damaged clip.
• If a part is specified as a non-reusable part, always replace it with a new one.
• Be sure to tighten bolts and nuts securely to the specified torque.
• After installation is complete, be sure to check that each part works properly.
• Follow the steps below to clean components:
- Water soluble dirt:
• Dip a soft cloth into lukewarm water, wring the water out of the cloth and wipe the dirty area.
• Then rub with a soft, dry cloth.
- Oily dirt:
• Dip a soft cloth into lukewarm water with mild detergent (concentration: within 2 to 3%) and wipe the dirty area.
• Then dip a cloth into fresh water, wring the water out of the cloth and wipe the detergent off.
• Then rub with a soft, dry cloth.
- Do not use organic solvent such as thinner, benzene, alcohol or gasoline.
- For genuine leather seats, use a genuine leather seat cleaner.
Working with HFC-134a (R-134a)INFOID:0000000009463188
WARNING:
• CFC-12 (R-12) refrigerant and HFC-134a (R-134a) refr igerant are not compatible. If the refrigerants
are mixed compressor failure is likely to occur. Refer to HA-25, "Inspection"
. To determine the purity
of HFC-134a (R-134a) in the vehicle and recovery tank, use Refrigerant Recovery/Recycling Recharg-
ing equipment and Refrigerant Identifier.
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Component DescriptionINFOID:0000000009463193
7. Refrigerant pressure sensor (view with front bumper fascia removed) 8. Blower motor (view with front air con-
ditioning assembly removed from ve-
hicle) 9. Intake door motor
10. Mode door motor 11. Air mix door motor
Component Description
A/C Compressor Vaporized refrigerant is drawn into the A/C compressor from the evaporator, where it is compressed
to a high pressure, high temperature vapor. The hot, compressed vapor is then discharged to the con-
denser.
Air mix door motor The air mix door controls the mix of hot or cold air that enters the ventilation system. It is controlled
by the front air control based on the position of the temperature dial. The air mix door motor receives
position commands from the front air control and reports actual door position back via an LCU (Local
Control Unit) installed inside the motor. Commands and responses are sent across the LIN (Local In-
terconnect Network) to each motor simultaneously, with each motor having its own unique address,
thereby only responding to requests sent to its specific address. The LCU reads the door position from
a Position Balanced Resistor (PBR), also part of the motor, and returns that information to the front
air control. The LCU switches the polarity of the circuits connected to the DC motor to drive the motor
forward or backward as requested by the front air control.
BCM The BCM receives the fan ON and A/C ON signals from the front air control and sends a compressor
ON request to the ECM.
Blower motor The blower motor varies the speed at which the air flows through the ventilation system.
ECM The ECM sends a compressor ON request to the IPDM E/R based on the status of engine operation
and load as well as refrigerant pressure information. If all the conditions are met for A/C operation,
the ECM transmits the compressor ON request to the IPDM E/R. The ECM shares the refrigerant
pressure sensor signal, engine RPM, and engine coolant temperature with the front air control via
CAN communication line.
Front air control The front air control controls the operation of the A/C and heating system based on inputs from the
temperature control knob, the mode switches, the blower control dial, and inputs received from the
ECM and combination meter across the CAN.
Front blower motor relay The front blower motor relay controls the flow of current to fuses 17 and 27 in the Fuse Block (J/B).
The relay is connected directly to ground, and is energized when the ignition switch is in the ON or
START position.
Fuse Block (J/B) Located in the passenger compartment, behind the left lower IP, the Fuse Block (J/B) contains the
front blower motor relay and several fuses required for the air conditioner control system.
Intake door motor The intake door motor controls the position of the intake door. Fresh air is allowed to enter the cabin
in one position, and recirculated inside air is allowed to enter in the other position. At times the front
air control may command partial fresh or recirculation based on evaporator or coolant temperatures.
The intake door motor receives position commands from the front air control and reports actual door
position back via an LCU (Local Control Unit) installed inside the motor. Commands and responses
are sent across the LIN (Local Interconnect Network) to each motor simultaneously, with each motor
having its own unique address, thereby only responding to requests sent to its specific address. The
LCU reads the door position from a Position Balanced Resistor (PBR), also part of the motor, and re-
turns that information to the front air control. The LCU switches the polarity of the circuits connected
to the DC motor to drive the motor forward or backward as requested by the front air control.
IPDM E/R Refer to PCS-6, "RELAY CONTROL SYSTEM : System Description"
.
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SYSTEM
Control by ECM- Cooling fan control
Refer to EC-60, "COOLING FAN CONTROL : System Description (with manual air conditioner)"
(QR25DE)
or EC-575, "COOLING FAN CONTROL : System Description"
(VQ35DE).
- Air conditioning cut control Refer to EC-57, "AIR CONDITIONING CUT CONTROL : Sy stem Description (with manual air conditioner)"
(QR25DE) or EC-573, "AIR CONDITIONING CUT CONTROL : System Description" (VQ35DE).
Control by IPDM E/R
- Relay control
Refer to PCS-6, "RELAY CONTROL SYSTEM : System Description"
.
- Cooling fan control
Refer to EC-60, "COOLING FAN CONTROL : System Description (with manual air conditioner)"
(QR25DE)
or EC-575, "COOLING FAN CONTROL : System Description"
(VQ35DE).
Air Flow ControlINFOID:0000000009463196
DESCRIPTION
• Front air control changes duty ratio of front blower mo tor control signal to control air flow continuously. When
air flow is increased, duty ratio of front blower mo tor control signal gradually increases to prevent a sudden
increase in air flow.
• In addition to manual control, air flow control is composed of fan speed control at door motor operation.
FAN SPEED CONTROL AT DOOR MOTOR OPERATION
When mode door motor is activated while air flow is more than the specified value, front air control temporarily
reduces fan speed so that mode door moves smoothly.
Air Inlet ControlINFOID:0000000009463197
The intake door position is automatically controlled in MAX A/C and DEF modes. The intake door is controlled
by customer input in the other modes.
Air Outlet ControlINFOID:0000000009463198
Air outlet control is controlled by customer input. When t he A/C is turned off by turning the blower control dial
fully counterclockwise, the front air control retains the current selections and returns to these selections the
next time the blower control dial is turned to any fan position.
NOTE:
If ambient temperature is excessively low, D/F is se lected to prevent windshield fogging when air outlet is set
to FOOT.
Compressor ControlINFOID:0000000009463199
DESCRIPTION
In order for the IPDM E/R to complete a compress or ON request, the following conditions must be met:
1. The BCM detects a Fan ON signal from the front air control. The front air control grounds the fan ON sig-
nal monitored by the BCM when the blower speed dial is in any of the fan speed positions.
2. The BCM detects an A/C ON signal from the front air control. The front air control grounds the A/C ON sig-
nal monitored by the BCM when:
- The A/C switch is pressed. The A/C switch LED ill uminates and the front air control grounds the A/C ON
signal monitored by the BCM. Any mode c ontrol button except D/F may be selected.
- The A/C switch is OFF, and the MAX A/C button is pr essed. The A/C switch LED will automatically illumi-
nate and the front air control grounds the A/C ON signal monitored by the BCM.
- The A/C switch is OFF, and the mode button for either D/F or DEF is selected. The front air control
grounds the A/C ON signal monitored by the BCM, but it does not illuminate the A/C switch LED
NOTE:
If the compressor was engaged by pressing the D/F or DE F mode buttons, and the time spent in either mode
exceeds 1 minute, then the compressor stays reques ted, even when modes other than D/F or DEF are
selected, until either:
1. The ignition switch is turned OFF.
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Temperature ControlINFOID:0000000009463201
• When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the cu stomer uses the front air control temperature control
dial to set the desired temperature.
• The front air control calculates the target front air mix door opening angle depending on the selected temper-
ature, intake temperature sensor, engine coolant temperature and rpm, and ambient temperature.
• Front air mix door is controlled depending on the comparison of current front air mix door opening angle and target front air mix door opening angle.
• Regardless of ambient temperature, the front air mix door is fixed at the fully cold position when the temper-
ature control dial is set at the full cold position and fi xed at the fully hot position when the temperature control
dial is set at the full hot position.
VENT MODE ( )
OUTLET VENT
ASST CTR
DR RR
ASST DR
AIR FLOW DISTRIBUTION RATIO (%) 22 22 22 22 12
B/L MODE ( )
OUTLET VENT FOOT
ASST CTR
DR RR Fr ASST Fr DR Rr ASST Rr DR
ASST DR
AIR FLOW DISTRIBUTION RATIO (%) 11 11 11 11 1 7 1 4 . 5 1 4 . 5 5 5
D/F1 MODE ( )
OUTLET VENT FOOT DEF
ASST CTR
DR RR Fr
ASST Fr DR
Rr
ASST Rr DR Fr Side
ASST DR
AIR FLOW DISTRIBUTION RATIO(%) 5 0 0 5 17 18 18 7 7 18 5
D/F2 MODE ( )
OUTLET VENT FOOT DEF
ASST CTR
DR RR Fr
ASST Fr DR
Rr
ASST Rr DR Fr Side
ASST DR
AIR FLOW DISTRIBUTION RATIO(%) 5 0 0 5 17 14 14 6.5 6.5 25 7
DEF MODE ( )
OUTLET VENT FOOT DEF
ASST CTR
DR RR Fr
ASST Fr DR
Rr
ASST Rr DR Fr Side
ASST DR
AIR FLOW DISTRIBUTION RATIO(%) 5 0 0 5 14 0 0 0 0 60 16
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (BCM)
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (BCM)
CONSULT Function (BCM - COMMON ITEM)INFOID:0000000009958322
CAUTION:
After disconnecting the CONSULT vehicle interface (VI) from the data link connector, the ignition must
be cycled OFF → ON (for at least 5 seconds) → OFF. If this step is not performed, the BCM may not go
to ”sleep mode”, potentially causing a di scharged battery and a no-start condition.
APPLICATION ITEM
CONSULT performs the following functions via CAN communication with BCM.
SYSTEM APPLICATION
BCM can perform the following functions.
Direct Diagnostic Mode Description
Ecu Identification The BCM part number is displayed.
Self Diagnostic Result The BCM self diagnostic results are displayed.
Data Monitor The BCM input/output data is displayed in real time.
Active Test The BCM activates outputs to test components.
Work support The settings for BCM functions can be changed.
Configuration • The vehicle specification can be read and saved.
• The vehicle specification can be written when replacing BCM.
CAN Diag Support Mntr The result of transmit/receive diagnosis of CAN communication is displayed.
System Sub System Direct Diagnostic Mode
Ecu Identification
Self Diagnostic Result
Data Monitor
Active Test
Work support
Configuration
CAN Diag Support Mntr
Door lock DOOR LOCK ××××
Rear window defogger REAR DEFOGGER ×××
Warning chime BUZZER ××
Interior room lamp timer INT LAMP ×××
Remote keyless entry system MULTI REMOTE ENT ×××
Exterior lamp HEADLAMP ×××
Wiper and washer WIPER ×××
Turn signal and hazard warning lamps FLASHER ××
Air conditioner AIR CONDITIONER ×
Intelligent Key system INTELLIGENT KEY ××××
Combination switch COMB SW ×
BCM BCM × × ×××
Immobilizer IMMU ×××
Interior room lamp battery saver BATTERY SAVER ××
Trunk open TRUNK ×
Vehicle security system THEFT ALM ×××
RAP system RETAINED PWR ×
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CONSULT Function (BCM - AIR CONDITIONER)INFOID:0000000009958323
CAUTION:
After disconnecting the CONSULT vehicle interface (VI) from the data link connector, the ignition must
be cycled OFF → ON (for at least 5 seconds) → OFF. If this step is not performed, the BCM may not go
to ”sleep mode”, potentiall y causing a discharged battery and a no-start condition.
DATA MONITOR
Signal buffer system SIGNAL BUFFER ×
TPMS AIR PRESSURE MONITOR ××××
System Sub System
Direct Diagnostic Mode
Ecu Identification
Self Diagnostic Result
Data Monitor
Active Test
Work support
Configuration
CAN Diag Support Mntr
Monitor Item [Unit] Description
FAN ON SIG [On/Off] Indicates condition of fan switch.
AIR COND SW [On/Off] Indicates condition of A/C switch.
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (IPDM E/R)
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (IPDM E/R)
CONSULT Function (IPDM E/R)INFOID:0000000009958324
CAUTION:
After disconnecting the CONSULT vehicle interface (VI) from the data link connector, the ignition must
be cycled OFF → ON (for at least 5 seconds) → OFF. If this step is not performed, the BCM may not go
to ”sleep mode”, potentially causing a di scharged battery and a no-start condition.
APPLICATION ITEM
CONSULT performs the following functions via CAN communication with IPDM E/R.
ECU IDENTIFICATION
The IPDM E/R part number is displayed.
SELF DIAGNOSTIC RESULT
Refer to PCS-20, "DTC Index".
DATA MONITOR
Direct Diagnostic Mode Description
Ecu Identification The IPDM E/R part number is displayed.
Self Diagnostic Result The IPDM E/R self diagnostic results are displayed.
Data Monitor The IPDM E/R input/output data is displayed in real time.
Active Test The IPDM E/R activates outputs to test components.
CAN Diag Support Mntr The result of transmit/receive diagnosis of CAN communication is displayed.
Monitor Item [Unit] Main
Signals Description
MOTOR FAN REQ [%] ×Indicates cooling fan speed signal received from ECM on CAN communication
line
AC COMP REQ [On/Off] ×Indicates A/C compressor request signal received from ECM on CAN commu-
nication line
TAIL&CLR REQ [On/Off] ×Indicates position light request signal received from BCM on CAN communica-
tion line
HL LO REQ [On/Off] ×Indicates low beam request signal received from BCM on CAN communication
line
HL HI REQ [On/Off] ×Indicates high beam request signal received from BCM on CAN communication
line
FR FOG REQ [On/Off] ×Indicates front fog light request signal received from BCM on CAN communica-
tion line
FR WIP REQ [Stop/1LOW/Low/Hi] ×Indicates front wiper request signal received from BCM on CAN communication
line
WIP AUTO STOP [STOP P/ACT P] ×Indicates condition of front wiper auto stop signal
WIP PROT [Off/BLOCK] ×Indicates condition of front wiper fail-safe operation
IGN RLY1 -REQ [On/Off] Indicates ignition switch ON signal received from BCM on CAN communication
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IGN RLY [On/Off] ×Indicates condition of ignition relay
PUSH SW [On/Off] Indicates condition of push-button ignition switch
INTER/NP SW [On/Off] Indicates condition of CVT shift position
ST RLY CONT [On/Off] Indicates starter relay status signal received from BCM on CAN communication
line
IHBT RLY -REQ [On/Off] Indicates starter control relay signal received from BCM on CAN communication
line
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FRONT AIR CONTROL
ECU DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION
FRONT AIR CONTROL
Reference ValueINFOID:0000000009463206
VALUES ON THE DIAGNOSIS TOOL
Display Item List
TERMINAL LAYOUT
PHYSICAL VALUES
Monitor item name “operation or unit” Contents
HEATER FAN SW “ON/OFF” Displays “O N/OFF” status as judged from blower fan motor switch signal.
AIR COND SW “ON/OFF” Displays “ON/OFF” status as judged from air conditioner switch signal.
ABIIA0520ZZ
Te r m i n a l No. Wire
color ItemIgnition
switch Condition Voltage (V)
(Approx.)
1 SB Power supply for battery — — 12
2 G Power supply for IGN ON — 12
4 P Rear defrost feedback ON Defroster
switch ON 12
OFF 0
5 R Illumination (+) ON Lighting
switch OFF 0
1st position 12
6 GR Illumination (-) — — 0
7 L Compressor ON signal ON Compressor ON 0
OFF 9 - 12
8 Y Blower ON signal ON Fan ON 0
OFF 5
9 B Ground — — 0
10 Y Rear defrost ON signal ON Defroster
switch ON 0
OFF 5
11 P Blower motor feedback ON Fan speed Low 7.0.- 10.0
12 G LIN signal ON — 5.5
13 W VACTR ON — 12
14 B ACTR Ground — — 0
16 BR PD cut ON Compressor ON 4.6
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