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Checking Auto Mode

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Infiniti M45. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Press AUTO switch.
  2. Display should indicate AUTO.
    • Confirm that the compressor clutch engages (audio or visual inspection). (Discharge air and blower speed will depend on, ambient, in-vehicle, and set temperatures.)

If NG, go to trouble diagnosis procedure for A/C system "POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AUTO AMP. " then if necessary, trouble diagnosis procedure for magnet clutch "MAGNET CLUTCH CIRCUIT ".

If all operational check are OK (symptom cannot be duplicated), go to Incident Simulation Tests in "HOW TO PERFORM EFFICIENT DIAGNOSIS FOR AN ELECTRICAL INCIDENT " and perform tests as outlined to simulate driving conditions environment. If symptom appears, refer to "SYMPTOM TABLE " and perform applicable trouble diagnosis procedures.

Fig 1: Checking Auto Mode
G02025830Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.