Pathfinder 4WD V6-4.0L (VQ40) (2005)
Evaporator Temperature Sensor / Switch: Customer Interest
A/C - Low Airflow From Front Air Vents
Classification: HA09-001A
Reference: NTB09-028A
Date: November 17, 2010
LOW AIRFLOW FROM HVAC FRONT AIR VENTS
The Applied Vehicles have been amended. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
APPLIED VEHICLES:
2004-2008 Quest (V42)
2005-2011 Xterra (N50)
2005-2011 Pathfinder (R51)
2005-2011 Frontier (D40)
2004-2008 Titan (A60)
2004-2008 Armada (TA60)
IF YOU CONFIRM
An Applied Vehicle has low airflow coming from the HVAC front air vents due to evaporator freeze-up.
AND
The HVAC unit surface temperature around the evaporator is about 32°F (0°C) causing ice to form on the evaporator.
NOTE:
The incident may be described as:
^ Only occurring after a long drive with the HVAC on continuously and the blower set on low.
AND
^ Under conditions such as high ambient temperature and high humidity.
ACTION
^ Replace the intake sensor with the part listed in Parts Information.
^ Refer to the Service Procedure below.