Nissan Altima (L32) 2007-2012 Service Manual: Refrigeration system
Refrigerant Cycle
Refrigerant flow
The refrigerant flows in the standard pattern, that is, through the compressor, the condenser with liquid tank, through the evaporator, and back to the compressor. The refrigerant evaporation through the evaporator coil is controlled by an externally equalized expansion valve, located inside the evaporator case.
Refrigerant System Protection
Refrigerant pressure sensor
The refrigerant system is protected against excessively high or low pressures by the refrigerant pressure sensor, located on the condenser. If the system pressure rises above or falls below the specifications, the refrigerant pressure sensor detects the pressure inside the refrigerant line and sends the voltage signal to the ECM.
The ECM then ceases to supply power to the A/C relay which disengages and stops the compressor when pressure on the high pressure side (as detected by refrigerant pressure sensor) is over approximately 2,746 kPa (28 kg/cm2, 398 psi), or below approximately 120 kPa (1.22 kg/cm2, 17.4 psi).
Pressure Relief Valve
The refrigerant system is also protected by a pressure relief valve, located in the rear head of the compressor.
When the pressure of refrigerant in the system increases to an abnormal level [more than 3,727 kPa (38 kg/ cm2, 540 psi)], the release port on the pressure relief valve automatically opens and releases refrigerant into the atmosphere.
Function information
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Warning chime system
System Diagram
System Description
COMBINATION METER
• The buzzer (1) for warning chime system is installed in the combination
meter.
• The buzzer sounds when the combination meter receives a buzzer
output signal from each unit.
BCM
BCM receives signals from various units and transm ...
P1740 lock-up select solenoid valve
Description
• Lock-up select solenoid valve controls lock-up clutch pressure or forward
clutch pressure (reverse brake
pressure).
• When controlling lock-up clutch, the valve is turned OFF. When controlling
forward clutch, it is turned ON.
DTC Logic
DTC DETECTION LOGIC
DTC CONFIRM ...
P0447 evap canister vent control
valve
Description
The EVAP canister vent control valve is located on the EVAP canister
and is used to seal the canister vent.
This solenoid valve responds to signals from the ECM. When the
ECM sends an ON signal, the coil in the solenoid valve is energized.
A plunger will then move to seal the ca ...