Factory-style information for owners and repair work

Nissan Sentra techinfo

Find Nissan Sentra owner information, maintenance instructions, technical references, service procedures and useful repair pages in one clean online library.

Nissan Sentra B18 (2020-2025) Service Manual: P0532 A/c Refrigerant Pressure Sensor

Dtc Description

DTC Description

DTC DETECTION LOGIC

DTC No.

Trouble diagnosis name

DTC detecting condition

P0532

REFRIGERANT PRESS SENSOR A

(A/C refrigerant pressure sensor A circuit low)

An excessively low voltage from the sensor is sent to ECM.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

  • Harness or connectors

  • Refrigerant pressure sensor

FAIL-SAFE

Not applicable

Confirmation Procedure

Confirmation Procedure

  1. PRECONDITIONING-1

    If DTC Confirmation Procedure has been previously conducted, always perform the following procedure before conducting the next test.

    1. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.

    2. Turn ignition switch ON.

    3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.

    TESTING CONDITION:

    Before performing the following procedure, confirm that battery voltage is 11 V or more under ignition switch OFF condition.

    >>

    GO TO 2.

  2. PRECONDITIONING-2

    Check the following conditions:

    Ambient temperature

    0°C (32°F) or more

    Is the condition satisfied?

    YES >>

    GO TO 3.

    NO >>
    1. Satisfy the condition.

    2. GO TO 3.

  3. PERFORM COMPONENT FUNCTION CHECK

    Perform component function check. Refer to Component Function Check.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES >>

    GO TO 4.

    NO >>

    Refer to DTC Diagnosis Procedure.

  4. PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE

    1. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.

    2. Hold Nissan Sentra vehicle speed at more than 40 km/h (25 MPH) for 180 consecutive seconds.

      CAUTION:

      Always drive Nissan Sentra vehicle at a safe speed.

    3. Check 1st trip DTC.

    Is 1st trip DTC detected?

    YES >>

    Refer to DTC Diagnosis Procedure.

    NO >>

    INSPECTION END

Dtc Diagnosis Procedure

DTC Diagnosis Procedure

  1. CHECK REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR

    Refer to Diagnosis Procedure.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES >>

    INSPECTION END

    NO >>

    Replace refrigerant pressure sensor. Refer to Removal and Installation(AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONER) or Removal and Installation(MANUAL AIR CONDITIONER).

    P0531 A/c Refrigerant Pressure Sensor
    Dtc Description DTC Description DTC DETECTION LOGIC DTC No. Trouble diagnosis name DTC detecting condition P0531 REFRIGERANT PRESS SENSOR A (A/C refrigerant pressure sensor A ci...
    P0573 Brake Pedal Switch a
    Dtc Description DTC Description DTC DETECTION LOGIC DTC CONSULT screen terms (Trouble diagnosis content) DTC detection condition P0573 Brake pedal switch A (Brake Switch "B" Cir...

    Other materials:

    C1076-55 Control Unit
    Dtc Description DTC Description DTC DETECTION LOGIC DTC No. CONSULT screen item (Trouble diagnosis content) DTC detection condition ...

    Its Can Communication Circuit
    Diagnosis Procedure Diagnosis Procedure CHECK CAN DIAGNOSIS Check the CAN diagnosis results from CONSULT to see that the chassis CAN communication 2 circuit has no malfunction. Is the chassis CAN communication 2 circuit normal? YES >> ...

    Knock Sensor
    Component Inspection Component Inspection CHECK KNOCK SENSOR Turn ignition switch OFF. Disconnect knock sensor harness connector. Check resistance between knock sensor terminals ...