Magnet Clutch Control

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Nissan 350Z. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Magnet Clutch Control Description Chart

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

When A/C switch is pressed, turn fan control dial to ON or set mode control dial to D/F, D/F2 or DEF position, unified meter and A/C amp. inputs compressor ON signal to BCM.

BCM sends compressor ON signal to ECM, via CAN communication line.

ECM judges whether compressor can be turned ON, based on each sensor status (refrigerant-pressure sensor signal, throttle angle, etc.). If it judges compressor can be turned ON, it sends compressor ON signal to IPDM E/R, via CAN communication line.

Upon receipt of compressor ON signal from ECM, IPDM E/R turns air conditioner relay ON to operate compressor.

When sending compressor ON signal to IPDM E/R via CAN communication line, ECM simultaneously sends compressor feedback signal to unified meter and A/C amp. via CAN communication line.

Unified meter and A/C amp., then, uses input compressor feedback signal to control air inlet.