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Nissan Sentra B18 (2020-2025) Service Manual: B20c7-11 A/c Clutch

Dtc Description

DTC Description

DTC DETECTION LOGIC

DTC No.

CONSULT screen terms

(Trouble diagnosis content)

DTC detection condition

B20C7–11

A/C clutch

(A/C clutch)

[CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND]

Diagnosis condition

When A/C switch is ON

Signal (Terminal)

Magnetic clutch ON signal

Threshold

Magnetic clutch ON signal circuit has a shorted to ground

Diagnosis delay time

1 second or more

POSSIBLE CAUSE

  • Harness or connectors (magnetic clutch ON signal circuit is shorted to ground)

  • IPDM E/R

FAIL-SAFE

Inhibit A/C compressor (magnetic clutch) operation

Confirmation Procedure

Confirmation Procedure

  1. PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE

    1. CONSULT

      1. Start the engine.

      2. Turn A/C switch ON.

      3. Select “Self Diagnostic Result” mode of “IPDM E/R”.

    Is DTC detected?

    YES >>

    Refer to DTC Diagnosis Procedure.

    NO >>

    To check malfunction symptom before repair: Refer to Intermittent Incident.

    NO >>

    Confirmation after repair: Inspection End.

Dtc Diagnosis Procedure

DTC Diagnosis Procedure

  1. CHECK MAGNETIC CLUTCH ON SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR SHORT

      1. Ignition switch OFF.

      2. Disconnect IPDM E/R connector and A/C compressor connector.

      3. Check continuity between IPDM E/R harness connector and the ground.

        IPDM E/R

        Continuity

        Connector

        Terminal

        F96

        65

        Ground

        No

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES >>

    Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to Removal and Installation.

    NO >>

    Repair harness or connector.

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