Nissan Pathfinder (2009 year). Manual - part 461

IN-VEHICLE SENSOR

HAC-83

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1.

Turn ignition switch OFF.

2.

Disconnect A/C auto amp. connector and in-vehicle sensor con-
nector.

3.

Check continuity between in-vehicle sensor harness connector
M32 (B) terminal 3 and A/C auto amp. harness connector M50
(A) terminal 31. 

4.

Check continuity between in-vehicle sensor harness connector
M32 (B) terminal 3 and ground.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> 1.

Replace A/C auto amp. Refer to 

VTL-7, "Removal and Installation"

.

2.

Go to 

HAC-24, "A/C Auto Amp. Self-Diagnosis"

 and perform self-diagnosis.

NO

>> Repair harness or connector.

In-Vehicle Sensor Component Inspection

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COMPONENT INSPECTION

In-vehicle Sensor

After disconnecting in-vehicle sensor connector M32, measure resis-
tance between terminals 1 and 4 at sensor component side, using
the table below.

If NG, replace in-vehicle sensor. Refer to 

VTL-9, "Removal and

Installation"

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3 - 31

: Continuity should exist.

2 - Ground

: Continuity should exist.

3 - Ground

: Continuity should not exist.

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Temperature 

°

C (

°

F)

Resistance k

Ω

 

−

15 (5)

21.40

 

−

10 (14)

16.15

 

−

5 (23)

12.29

0 (32)

9.41

5 (41)

7.27

10 (50)

5.66

15 (59)

4.45

20 (68)

3.51

25 (77)

2.79

30 (86)

2.24

35 (95)

1.80

40 (104)

1.45

45 (113)

1.18

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HAC-84

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OPTICAL SENSOR

OPTICAL SENSOR

Component Description

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COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

The optical sensor (1) is located in the center of the defroster grille. It
detects sunload entering through windshield by means of a photo
diode. The sensor converts the sunload into a current value which is
then input into the A/C auto amp.

OPTICAL INPUT PROCESS

The A/C auto amp. includes a processing circuit which averages the variations in detected sunload over a
period of time. This prevents adjustments in the ATC system operation due to small or quick variations in
detected sunload.
For example, consider driving along a road bordered by an occasional group of large trees. The sunload
detected by the optical sensor will vary whenever the trees obstruct the sunlight. The processing circuit aver-
ages the detected sunload over a period of time, so that the (insignificant) effect of the trees momentarily
obstructing the sunlight does not cause any change in the ATC system operation. On the other hand, shortly
after entering a long tunnel, the system will recognize the change in sunload, and the system will react accord-
ingly.

Optical Sensor Diagnosis Procedure

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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR OPTICAL SENSOR

SYMPTOM: Optical sensor circuit is open or shorted. Using the
CONSULT-III, DTC B257F or B2580 is displayed. Without a CON-
SULT-III, code 50 or 52 is indicated on A/C auto amp. as a result of
conducting self-diagnosis.

1.

CHECK CIRCUIT CONTINUITY BETWEEN OPTICAL SENSOR AND A/C AUTO AMP.

1.

Turn ignition switch OFF.

2.

Disconnect A/C auto amp. connector and optical sensor connec-
tor.

3.

Check continuity between optical sensor harness connector
M145 (B) terminals 1 and 2 and A/C auto amp. harness connec-
tor M50 (C) terminal 42 and M49 (A) terminal 1.

4.

Check continuity between optical sensor harness connector
M145 (B) terminal 1 and 2 and ground.

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1 - 1

: Continuity should exist.

2 - 42

: Continuity should exist.

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OPTICAL SENSOR

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Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 2.

NO

>> Repair harness or connector.

2.

CHECK CIRCUIT CONTINUITY BETWEEN OPTICAL SENSOR AND BCM

1.

Disconnect BCM connector.

2.

Check continuity between optical sensor harness connector
M145 (B) terminal 3 and 4 and BCM harness connector M18 (A)
terminal 18 and M20 (C) terminal 58.

3.

Check continuity between optical sensor harness connector
M145 (B) terminal 4 and ground.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> Replace optical sensor. Refer to 

VTL-10, "Removal and Installation"

.

NO

>> Repair harness or connector.

1, 2 - Ground.

: Continuity should not exist.

3 - 18

: Continuity should exist.

4 - 58

: Continuity should exist.

3, 4 - Ground

: Continuity should not exist.

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HAC-86

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INTAKE SENSOR

INTAKE SENSOR

System Description

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COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

Intake Sensor

The intake sensor is located on the heater & cooling unit assembly. It
converts temperature of air after if passes through the evaporator
into a resistance value which is then input to the A/C auto amp.

Intake Sensor Diagnosis Procedure

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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR INTAKE SENSOR

SYMPTOM: Intake sensor circuit is open or shorted. Using the CON-
SULT-III, DTC B2581 or B2582 is displayed. Without a CONSULT-III,
code 56 or 57 is indicated on A/C auto amp. as a result of conducting
self-diagnosis.

1.

CHECK VOLTAGE BETWEEN INTAKE SENSOR AND GROUND

1.

Disconnect intake sensor connector.

2.

Turn ignition switch ON.

3.

Check voltage between intake sensor harness connector M146
terminal 2 and ground.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 2.

NO

>> GO TO 4.

2.

CHECK CIRCUIT CONTINUITY BETWEEN INTAKE SENSOR AND A/C AUTO AMP.

1.

Turn ignition switch OFF.

2.

Disconnect A/C auto amp. connector.

3.

Check continuity between intake sensor harness connector
M146 (B) terminal 1 and A/C auto amp. harness connector M49
(A) terminal 26.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 3.

NO

>> Repair harness or connector.

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2 - Ground

: Approx. 5V

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1 - 26

: Continuity should exist.

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INTAKE SENSOR

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CHECK INTAKE SENSOR

Check intake sensor. Refer to 

HAC-87, "Intake Sensor Component Inspection"

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Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> 1.

Replace A/C auto amp. Refer to 

VTL-7, "Removal and Installation"

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2.

Go to 

HAC-24, "A/C Auto Amp. Self-Diagnosis"

 and perform self-diagnosis.

NO

>> 1.

Replace intake sensor. Refer to 

VTL-11, "Removal and Installation"

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2.

Go to 

HAC-24, "A/C Auto Amp. Self-Diagnosis"

 and perform self-diagnosis.

4.

CHECK CIRCUIT CONTINUITY BETWEEN INTAKE SENSOR AND A/C AUTO AMP.

1.

Turn ignition switch OFF.

2.

Disconnect A/C auto amp. connector.

3.

Check continuity between intake sensor harness connector
M146 (B) terminal 2 and A/C auto amp. harness connector M49
(A) terminal 11.

4.

Check continuity between intake sensor harness connector
M146 (B) terminal 2 and ground.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> 1.

Replace A/C auto amp. Refer to 

VTL-7, "Removal and Installation"

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2.

Go to 

HAC-24, "A/C Auto Amp. Self-Diagnosis"

 and perform self-diagnosis.

NO

>> Repair harness or connector.

Intake Sensor Component Inspection

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COMPONENT INSPECTION

Intake Sensor

After disconnecting intake sensor connector, measure resistance
between terminals 1 and 2 at sensor harness side, using the table
below.

If NG, replace intake sensor. Refer to 

VTL-11, "Removal and Installa-

tion"

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2 - 11

: Continuity should exist.

2 - Ground

: Continuity should not exist.

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Temperature 

°

C (

°

F)

Resistance k

Ω

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15 (5)

209.0

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10 (14)

160.0

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5 (23)

123.0

0 (32)

95.8

5 (41)

74.9

10 (50)

58.9

15 (59)

46.7

20 (68)

37.3

25 (77)

30.0

30 (86)

24.2

35 (95)

19.7

40 (104)

16.1

45 (113)

13.2

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HAC-88

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POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT FOR CONTROLLER

POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT FOR CONTROLLER

Component Description

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COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

A/C auto amp.

The A/C auto amp. (1) has a built-in microcomputer which processes
information sent from various sensors needed for air conditioner
operation. The air mix door motors, mode door motor, intake door
motor, defroster door motor, blower motor and compressor are then
controlled.
The A/C auto amp. is unitized with control mechanisms. When the
various switches and temperature dials are operated, data is input to
the A/C auto amp. 
Self-diagnostic functions are also built into the A/C auto amp. to pro-
vide quick check of malfunctions in the auto air conditioner system.

Potentio Temperature Control (PTC)

There are two PTCs (driver and passenger) built into the A/C auto
amp. They can be set at an interval of 0.5

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C (1.0

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F) in the 18

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C

(60

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F) temperature range by rotating the temperature

dial. The set temperature is displayed.

A/C Auto Amp. Component Function Check

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SYMPTOM: A/C system does not come on.

INSPECTION FLOW

1.

CONFIRM SYMPTOM BY PERFORMING OPERATIONAL CHECK - AUTO MODE

1.

Press AUTO switch.

2.

Display should indicate AUTO. Confirm that the compressor clutch engages (sound or visual inspection).
(Discharge air and blower speed will depend on ambient, in-vehicle and set temperatures.) 

Can a symptom be duplicated?

YES

>> GO TO 3.

NO

>> GO TO 2.

2.

PERFORM COMPLETE OPERATIONAL CHECK

Perform a complete operational check and check for any symptoms. Refer to 

HAC-125, "Operational Check"

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Can a symptom be duplicated?

YES

>> Refer to 

HAC-124, "How to Perform Trouble Diagnosis For Quick And Accurate Repair"

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NO

>> System OK.

3.

CHECK FOR SERVICE BULLETINS

Check for any service bulletins.

>> GO TO 4.

4.

CHECK POWER AND GROUND CIRCUIT

Check main power supply and ground circuit. Refer to 

HAC-164, "Front Air Control Power and Ground Diag-

nosis Procedure"

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POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT FOR CONTROLLER

HAC-89

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Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> System OK.

NO

>> Replace A/C auto amp. Refer to 

VTL-7, "Removal and Installation"

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A/C Auto Amp Power and Ground Diagnosis Procedure

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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR A/C SYSTEM

SYMPTOM: A/C system does not come on.

1.

 CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRCUITS FOR A/C AUTO AMP.

1.

Disconnect A/C auto amp. connectors.

2.

Check voltage between A/C auto amp. harness connector M49
(B) terminal 15 and M50 (A) terminal 27, and ground.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 2.

NO

>>

Check 10A fuses [Nos. 8 and 19, located in the fuse block (J/B)]. Refer to 

HAC-90, "A/C Auto

Amp. Terminals Reference Values"

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• If fuses are OK, check harness for open circuit. Repair or replace as necessary.
• If fuses are NG, replace fuse and check harness for short circuit. Repair or replace as neces-

sary.

2.

 CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT FOR A/C AUTO AMP.

1.

Turn ignition switch OFF.

2.

Check continuity between A/C auto amp. harness connector
M50 terminal 36 and ground.

Is the inspection result normal?

OK

>> Replace A/C auto amp. Refer to 

VTL-7, "Removal and

Installation"

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NG

>> Repair harness or connector.

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Terminals

Ignition switch position

(+)

(-)

OFF

ACC

ON

A/C auto 

amp. con-

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Terminal No.

M49

15 

Ground

Approx. 0V

Approx. 0V

Battery 
voltage

M50

27

Battery 
voltage

Battery 
voltage

Battery 
voltage

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36 - Ground

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HAC-90

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AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL

ECU DIAGNOSIS

AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL

A/C Auto Amp. Terminals Reference Values

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Measure voltage between each terminal and ground by following
Terminals and Reference Value for A/C auto amp. (1).

A/C AUTO AMP. HARNESS CONNECTOR TERMINAL LAYOUT

TERMINALS AND REFERENCE VALUES FOR A/C AUTO AMP. 

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Terminal 

No.

Wire 

color

Item

Ignition 

switch

Condition

Voltage (V)

(Approx.)

1

G

Optical sensor (driver)

ON

-

0 - 5V

2

L

Air mix door motor (passenger) CCW

ON

-

0 - 5V

3

G

V ref ACTR (ground)

ON

-

 5V

4

W

Compressor ON signal

ON

A/C switch OFF

5V

ON

A/C switch ON

0V

5

R

Fan ON signal

ON

Blower switch OFF

5V

ON

Blower switch ON

0V

6

SB

Air mix door motor (driver) feedback

ON

-

0 - 5V

7

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Mode door motor (front) feedback

ON

-

0 - 5V

8

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Illumination +

ON

Park lamps ON

Battery voltage

9

BR

Illumination -

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Park lamps ON

11

L

Intake sensor

ON

-

0 - 5V

12

P

Variable blower control (rear)

ON

-

0 - 5V

13

R

Variable blower control (front)

ON

Blower speed (low)

1.7V

Blower speed (high)

4.5V

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