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Defroster Performance Hints (TS87-036)

Publication date: 1987-02-27
Reference number: TS87-036

DEFROSTER PERFORMANCE HINTS

DEFROSTER PERFORMANCE HINTS

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): TS87-036, Date of Issue:  February 27, 1987

DEFROSTER PERFORMANCE

Model(s): All Nissan Models

Section: Heater & Air Conditioner

Classification: HA87-004

Bulletin No.: TS87-036

Date: February 27, 1987

SERVICE INFORMATION

If a customer complains about poor defroster performance, use the following information to instruct the customer for optimum defroster performance.

MANUAL SYSTEMS

  1. Set the air intake lever to the "fresh" position.
  2. Set the air control lever to the "defrost" (DEF) position.
  3. Turn on the fan control lever (#4 position for quick defrost).
  4. Set the temperature control lever to the middle through the "HOT" position.
  5. If vehicle is equipped with air conditioning, push the A/C switch "ON".
Fig 1: Manual System Operating Position
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AUTOMATIC SYSTEMS

MAXIMA

  1. Push the defrost (DEF) switch on. See Fig 2 .
  2. Move the temperature set lever to the desired position.
  3. Push the "HI" fan control switch for quick defrost.
  4. Do not push the "REC" switch. The "REC" switch will not be activated when system is in the "DEF" mode.
Fig 2: Maxima Automatic Operating Position
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300ZX

  1. Push the "DEMIST-DEF" switch to the "DEF" mode. The temperature will automatically shift to full hot, the "SET" display will show 90°F and the fan speed will automatically switch to "HI". See Fig 3 . If less air flow is desired, push the "LOW" fan control switch.
  2. Do not push the "REC" switch. The "REC" switch will not be activated when the system is in the "DEF" mode.
NOTE: Use the manual "DEF" switch only in the air conditioner is malfunctioning . When the manual "DEF" switch is pushed, the defroster operates in the full hot, high an speed mode and all other controls are deactivated . Push the manual "DEF" switch again to activate the other controls.
Fig 3: 300ZX Automatic Operating Position
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