Pathfinder 4WD V6-4.0L (VQ40DE) (2006)
Auxiliary Water Pump: Testing and Inspection
Heater Pump Circuit
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Component Parts
Heater pump control system components are:
-
Front air control
-
Heater pump relay
-
Heater pump
-
Intake sensor
System Operation
The heater pump improves heater performance specifically at idle conditions. It is designed to operate in either of the following 2 situations:
1. Front blower motor set to maximum speed and temperature control dial (driver or passenger) set to full hot 32 degrees C (90 degrees F) or
2. Engine coolant temperature (signal via CAN communication) minus heater core outlet temperature (intake sensor input to front air control) is
greater than 20 degrees C (68 degrees F). If the difference is less than 16 degrees C (61 degrees F), the heater pump will not operate unless the
conditions in item No. 1 are met.
