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DescriptionINFOID:0000000009463930
MAINTENANCE OF OIL LEVEL
The compressor oil is circulating in the system together wi th the refrigerant. It is necessary to fill compressor
with oil when replacing A/C system parts or when a large amount of refrigerant leakage is detected. It is impor-
tant to always maintain oil level within the spec ified level, otherwise the following conditions may occur:
• Insufficient oil amount: Stuck compressor
• Excessive oil amount: Insufficient coo ling (caused by insufficient heat exchange)
InspectionINFOID:0000000009463931
If a compressor is malfunctioning (internal noise, insufficient cooling), check the compressor oil.
1.COMPRESSOR OIL JUDGMENT
1. Remove the compressor. Refer to HA-30, "COMPRESSOR : Removal and Installation"
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2. Sample compressor oil and judge below according to the figure.
Judgement result 1>>Replace compressor only.
Judgement result 2>>Replace compressor and liquid tank.
Perform Oil Return OperationINFOID:0000000009463932
CAUTION:
If a large amount of refrigerant or oil leakage is detected, do not perform oil return operation.
1. Start the engine and set to the following conditions: • Engine speed: Idling to 1,200 rpm
• A/C switch: ON
• Fan (blower) speed: Maximum speed set
• Intake door position: Recirculation
• Temperature setting: Full cold
2. Perform oil return operation for approximately 10 minutes.
3. Stop the engine.
4. Oil return operation is complete.
Oil Adjusting Procedure for Component s Replacement Except Compressor
INFOID:0000000009463933
Fill with oil for the amount that is calculated according to the following conditions.
Example: Oil amount to be added when replacing evaporator and liquid tank [m (US fl oz, Imp fl oz)] = 45
(1.5, 1.6) + 15 (0.5, 0.5) + α
Oil Type : A/C System Oil Type S
JSIIA0927GB
Conditions
Oil amount to be added to A/C system
m (US fl oz, Imp fl oz)
Replace evaporator 75 (2.5, 2.6)
Replace condenser 75 (2.5, 2.6)
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SYSTEM
Air Outlet Control
INFOID:0000000009463097
• While air outlet is in automatic control, A/C auto amp. selects the mode door position depending on a target air mix door angle and
outlet air temperature calculated from sunload.
• If ambient temperature is excessively low, D/F is selected to pre- vent windshield fogging when air outlet is set to FOOT.
Compressor ControlINFOID:0000000009463098
DESCRIPTION
• When the compressor activation condition is satisfied whil e blower motor is activated, A/C auto amp. trans-
mits A/C ON signal and blower fan ON signal to ECM via CAN communication.
• ECM judges that the compressor can be activated depending on the state of each sensor (refrigerant pres-
sure sensor signal and others) and transmits A/C comp ressor request signal to IPDM E/R via CAN commu-
nication.
• IPDM E/R turns A/C relay ON and activate s the compressor depending on request from ECM.
COMPRESSOR PROTECTION CONTROL AT PRESSURE MALFUNCTION
When high-pressure side value that is detected by refrigerant pressure sensor is as per the following state,
ECM requests IPDM E/R to turn A/C relay OFF and stops the compressor.
• 3.12 MPa (31.82 kg/cm
2, 452.4 psi) or more (When the engine speed is less than 1,500 rpm)
• 2.74 MPa (27.95 kg/cm
2, 397.3 psi) or more (When the engine speed is 1,500 rpm or more)
• 0.14 MPa (1.43 kg/cm
2, 20.3 psi) or less
COMPRESSOR OIL CIRCULATION CONTROL
When the engine starts while the engine coolant temperature is 56 °C (133 °F) or less, ECM activates the com-
pressor for approximately 6 seconds and circulates the compressor lubricant once.
LOW TEMPERATURE PROTECTION CONTROL
• When intake sensor detects that front evaporator fin temperature is 2.5 °C (37 °F) or less, A/C auto amp. requests ECM to turn com-
pressor OFF, and stops the compressor.
• When the front evaporator fin temperature returns to 5.0 °C (41 °F)
or more, the compressor is activated.
OPERATING RATE CONTROL
When set temperature is other than fully cold or air out let is “VENT”, “B/L” or “FOOT” A/C auto amp. controls
the compressor activation depending on ambient temperature.
AIR CONDITIONING CUT CONTROL
When set engine is running is excessively high load conditi on, ECM requests IPDM E/R to turn A/C relay OFF,
and stops the compressor. Refer to EC-56, "AIR CONDITIONING CUT CONT ROL : System Description (with
automatic air conditioner)" (QR25DE) or EC-573, "AIR CONDITIONING CUT CONTROL : System Descrip-
tion" (VQ35DE) for details.
JMIIA0730GB
JMIIA0742GB
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< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION >[MANUAL AIR CONDITIONER]
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
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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
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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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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (BCM)
SELF DIAGNOSTIC RESULT
Refer to BCS-52, "DTC Index".
DATA MONITOR
Monitor Item [Unit] Main Description
REQ SW -DR [On/Off] ×Indicates condition of door request switch LH.
REQ SW -AS [On/Off] ×Indicates condition of door request switch RH.
REQ SW -BD/TR [On/Off] ×Indicates condition of trunk opener request switch.
PUSH SW [On/Off] Indicates condition of push-button ignition switch.
SHFTLCK SLNID PER SPLY [On/Off] ×Indicates condition of power supply to shiftlock solenoid.
BRAKE SW 1 [On/Off] ×Indicates condition of brake switch.
BRAKE SW 2 [On/Off] Indicates condition of brake switch.
DETE/CANCL SW [On/Off] ×Indicates condition of P (park) position.
SFT PN/N SW [On/Off] ×Indicates condition of P (park) or N (neutral) position.
UNLK SEN -DR [On/Off] ×Indicates condition of door unlock sensor.
PUSH SW -IPDM [On/Off] Indicates condition of push-button ignition switch received from IPDM E/R
on CAN communication line.
IGN RLY1 -F/B [On/Off] Indicates condition of ignition relay 1 received from IPDM E/R on CAN
communication line.
DETE SW -IPDM [On/Off] Indicates condition of detent switch received from TCM on CAN communi-
cation line.
SFT PN -IPDM [On/Off] Indicates condition of P (park) or N (neutral) position from TCM on CAN
communication line.
SFT P -MET [On/Off] Indicates condition of P (park) position from TCM on CAN communication
line.
SFT N -MET [On/Off] Indicates condition of N (neutral) position from IPDM E/R on CAN commu-
nication line.
ENGINE STATE [STOP/START/CRANK/RUN] ×Indicates condition of engine state from ECM on CAN communication line.
VEH SPEED 1 [mph/km/h] ×Indicates condition of vehicle speed signal received from ABS on CAN
communication line.
VEH SPEED 2 [mph/km/h] ×Indicates condition of vehicle speed signal received from combination
meter on CAN communication line.
DOOR STAT -DR [LOCK/READY/UNLK] ×Indicates condition of driver side door status.
DOOR STAT -AS [LOCK/READY/UNLK] ×Indicates condition of passenger side door status.
DOOR STAT -RR [LOCK/READY/UNLK] ×Indicates condition of rear right side door status.
DOOR STAT -RL [LOCK/READY/UNLK] ×Indicates condition of rear left side door status.
ID OK FLAG [Set/Reset] Indicates condition of Intelligent Key ID.
PRMT ENG STRT [Set/Reset] Indicates condition of engine start possibility.
PRMT RKE STRT [Set/Reset] Indicates condition of engine start possibility from Intelligent Key.
I-KEY OK FLAG [Key ON/Key OFF] ×Indicates condition of Intelligent Key OK flag.
PRBT ENG STRT [Set/Reset] Indicates condition of engine start prohibit.
ID AUTHENT CANCEL TIMER [STOP] Indicates condition of Intelligent Key ID authentication.
ACC BATTERY SAVER [STOP] Indicate s condition of battery saver.
CRNK PRBT TMR [On/Off] Indicates co ndition of crank prohibit timer.
AUT CRNK TMR [On/Off] Indicates co ndition of automatic engine crank timer fr om Intelligent Key.
CRNK PRBT TME [sec] Indicat es condition of engine crank prohibit time.
AUTO CRNK TME [sec] Indicates co ndition of automatic engine crank time from Intelligent Key.
CRANKING TME [sec] Indicates condition of engine cranking time from Intelligent Key.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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IHBT RLY -REQ [On/Off] Indicates starter control relay signal received from BCM on CAN communication
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ST/INHI RLY [Off/ ST /INHI] Indicates condition of starter relay and starter control relay
DETENT SW [On/Off] Indicates condition of CVT shift selector (park position switch)
DTRL REQ [Off] Indicates daytime light request signal received from BCM on CAN communica-
tion line
HOOD SW [On/Off] Indicates condition of hood switch
THFT HRN REQ [On/Off] Indicates theft warning horn request signal received from BCM on CAN commu-
nication line
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
Most incidents are caused by contact and movement between:
1. Cluster lid A and the instrument panel
2. Acrylic lens and combination meter housing
3. Instrument panel to front pillar finisher
4. Instrument panel to windshield
5. Instrument panel pins
6. Wiring harnesses behind the combination meter
7. A/C defroster duct and duct joint
These incidents can usually be located by tapping or moving the components to duplicate the noise or by
pressing on the components while driving to stop the noi se. Most of these incidents can be repaired by apply-
ing felt cloth tape or silicone spray (in hard to reach areas). Urethane pads can be used to insulate wiring har-
ness.
CAUTION:
Do not use silicone spray to isolate a squeak or ra ttle. If you saturate the area with silicone, you will
not be able to recheck the repair.
CENTER CONSOLE
Components to pay attention to include:
1. Shift selector assembly cover to finisher
2. A/C control unit and cluster lid C
3. Wiring harnesses behind audio and A/C control unit
The instrument panel repair and isolation pr ocedures also apply to the center console.
DOORS
Pay attention to the:
1. Finisher and inner panel making a slapping noise
2. Inside handle escutcheon to door finisher
3. Wiring harnesses tapping
4. Door striker out of alignment causing a popping noise on starts and stops
Tapping or moving the components or pressing on them wh ile driving to duplicate the conditions can isolate
many of these incidents. You can usually insulate the ar eas with felt cloth tape or insulator foam blocks from
the NISSAN Squeak and Rattle Kit (J-50397) to repair the noise.
TRUNK
Trunk noises are often caused by a loose jack or loose items put into the trunk by the owner.
In addition look for:
1. Trunk lid bumpers out of adjustment
2. Trunk lid striker out of adjustment
3. The trunk lid torsion bars knocking together
4. A loose license plate or bracket
Most of these incidents can be repaired by adjusting, se curing or insulating the item(s) or component(s) caus-
ing the noise.
SUNROOF/HEADLINING
Noises in the sunroof/headlining area can often be traced to one of the following:
1. Sunroof lid, rail, linkage or seals making a rattle or light knocking noise
2. Sun visor shaft shaking in the holder
3. Front or rear windshield touching headlining and squeaking
Again, pressing on the components to stop the noise while duplicating the conditions can isolate most of these
incidents. Repairs usually consist of insulating with felt cloth tape.
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (FRONT AND REAR)
Overhead console noises are often caused by the cons ole panel clips not being engaged correctly. Most of
these incidents are repaired by pushing up on the c onsole at the clip locations until the clips engage.
In addition look for:
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SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Most incidents are caused by contact and movement between:
1. Cluster lid A and the instrument panel
2. Acrylic lens and combination meter housing
3. Instrument panel to front pillar finisher
4. Instrument panel to windshield
5. Instrument panel pins
6. Wiring harnesses behind the combination meter
7. A/C defroster duct and duct joint
These incidents can usually be located by tapping or moving the components to duplicate the noise or by
pressing on the components while driving to stop the noise. Most of these incidents can be repaired by apply-
ing felt cloth tape or silicone spray (in hard to reach areas). Urethane pads can be used to insulate wiring har-
ness.
CAUTION:
Do not use silicone spray to isolate a squeak or ra ttle. If you saturate the area with silicone, you will
not be able to recheck the repair.
CENTER CONSOLE
Components to pay attention to include:
1. Shift selector assembly cover to finisher
2. A/C control unit and cluster lid C
3. Wiring harnesses behind audio and A/C control unit
The instrument panel repair and isolation pr ocedures also apply to the center console.
DOORS
Pay attention to the:
1. Finisher and inner panel making a slapping noise
2. Inside handle escutcheon to door finisher
3. Wiring harnesses tapping
4. Door striker out of alignment causing a popping noise on starts and stops
Tapping or moving the components or pressing on them wh ile driving to duplicate the conditions can isolate
many of these incidents. You can usually insulate the areas with felt cloth tape or insulator foam blocks from
the NISSAN Squeak and Rattle Kit (J-50397) to repair the noise.
TRUNK
Trunk noises are often caused by a loose jack or loose items put into the trunk by the owner.
In addition look for:
1. Trunk lid bumpers out of adjustment
2. Trunk lid striker out of adjustment
3. The trunk lid torsion bars knocking together
4. A loose license plate or bracket
Most of these incidents can be repaired by adjusting, se curing or insulating the item(s) or component(s) caus-
ing the noise.
SUNROOF/HEADLINING
Noises in the sunroof/headlining area c an often be traced to one of the following:
1. Sunroof lid, rail, linkage or seals making a rattle or light knocking noise
2. Sun visor shaft shaking in the holder
3. Front or rear windshield touching headlining and squeaking
Again, pressing on the components to stop the noise while duplicating the conditions can isolate most of these
incidents. Repairs usually consist of insulating with felt cloth tape.
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (FRONT AND REAR)
Overhead console noises are often caused by the c onsole panel clips not being engaged correctly. Most of
these incidents are repaired by pushing up on the c onsole at the clip locations until the clips engage.
In addition look for:
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Engine status signal T R R R R
Fuel consumption monitor signal T R R
Fuel filler cap warning display signal T R
Malfunctioning indicator lamp signal TR
RT
Oil pressure warning lamp signal T R
Power generation command value
signal TR
Target throttle position signal T R
Wide open throttle position signal T R
EPS operation signal R T
Hydraulic pump electric power steer-
ing warning lamp signal TR
Detention switch signal T R R
Front wiper stop position signal T R
High beam status signal R T
Hood switch signal T R
Interlock/PNP switch signal RT
TR R
Low beam status signal R T
Oil pressure switch signal RT
TR R
Push-button ignition switch status
signal TR
Rear window defogger control signal R T
Sleep ready signal T R
Starter relay status signal T R
Steering lock unit status signal T R
Steering lock relay signal RT
TR
Current gear position signal T R R
CVT position indicator signal T R R
Input shaft revolution signal R T R R
Manual mode indicator signal T R R
N range signal T R
Output shaft revolution signal R T R R
O/D OFF indicator signal
*1TR R
P range signal T R R
Shift position signal T R R
Brake fluid level signal T R
Distance to empty signal T R
Fuel filler cap warning reset signal R T
Fuel level low warning signal T R
Fuel level sensor signal R T Signal name
ECM
EPS
IPDM-E TCM
M&A
STRG AV
AV M
HVAC ABS
BCM
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