Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
- 1: This step determines if the A/C system has at least the minimum refrigerant charge required to operate the system without damage.
- 2: This step measures the performance of the A/C system.
- 3: This step is to allow for vehicle variations as well as high ambient temperatures.
| Step | Action | Values | Yes | No |
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| IMPORTANT: The ambient air temperature must be at least 16°C (60°F). Do not induce additional air flow across the front of the vehicle during the test. If you were sent here from a DTC diagnostic table, clear the DTC upon completion of this test. |
| 1 | Park the vehicle inside or in the shade. Open the windows in order to ventilate the interior of the vehicle. If the A/C system was operating, allow the A/C system to equalize for about 2 minutes. Turn OFF the ignition. Install the J 43600 ACR 2000 Air Conditioning Service Center. See Special Tools . Record the ambient air temperature displayed on the J 43600 . See Special Tools . Record the low and high side STATIC pressure readings. Are both the low side and high side pressures within the specified value? | More than 16°C (60°F) - 345 kPa (50 psi) More than 24°C (75°F) - 483 kPa (70 psi) More than 33°C (90°F) - 690 kPa (100 psi) | Go to Step 2 | Go to Leak Testing |
| 2 | IMPORTANT: Record the relative humidity and the ambient air temperature at the time of the test. Close the vehicle doors and windows. Open the drivers door window 12.7-15.2 cm (5-6 in). Select the following HVAC control settings: The A/C is ON. The coldest temperature setting The maximum blower speed Recirculation mode The instrument panel (I/P) panel outlet mode All I/P panel outlets are OPEN. Install the temperature probes of the J 43600 in the left and right center panel air outlets. See Special Tools . Apply the parking brake. Place the transaxle/transmission in one of the following positions: PARK (Automatic) NEUTRAL (Manual) Start the engine and warm to operating temperature. Operate the A/C system for 5 minutes. Inspect A/C components for the following conditions: Abnormal frost areas Unusual noises IMPORTANT: Press the RESET button, before using the print function of the J 43600 . See Special Tools . Print the following information: The panel outlet air temperatures The low-side pressure The high-side pressure Compare the low and high side pressures and the panel output temperatures to the A/C Performance Table below. Does all the data recorded fall within the specified ranges of the A/C Performance Table below? | | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 | If the pressures and temperatures recorded do not fall within the specified ranges: Continue to operate the A/C system for an additional 5 minutes. RESET the J 43600 and record the pressures and temperatures again. See Special Tools . Compare the low and high side pressures and the panel output temperature to the table below. Does all the data recorded fall within the specified ranges of the table below? | | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 | Do the high and low side pressures fall within the specified ranges, but the panel outlet temperatures do not? | | Go to Air Conditioning (A/C) Diagnostics - Pressure Zone A | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 | Is the low side pressure greater than the specified range, but the high side pressure within or less than the specified range? | | Go to Air Conditioning (A/C) Diagnostics - Pressure Zone B | Go to Step 6 |
| 6 | Are the low and high side pressures both greater than the specified ranges? | | Go to Air Conditioning (A/C) Diagnostics - Pressure Zone C | Go to Step 7 |
| 7 | Is the high side pressure greater than the specified range, but the low side pressure is within or less than the specified range? | | Go to Air Conditioning (A/C) Diagnostics - Pressure Zone D | Go to Step 8 |
| 8 | Operate the system in order to verify the test results. Did you find the same results? | | System OK | Go to Symptoms - HVAC Systems - Manual |
| IMPORTANT |
|---|
| The ambient air temperature must be at least 16°C (60°F). Do not induce additional air flow across the front of the vehicle during the test. If you were sent here from a DTC diagnostic table, clear the DTC upon completion of this test. |
| IMPORTANT |
|---|
| Record the relative humidity and the ambient air temperature at the time of the test. |
| IMPORTANT |
|---|
| Press the RESET button, before using the print function of the J 43600 . See Special Tools . |
Scheme 1
| Ambient Temperature | Relative Humidity | Low Side Service Port Pressure | High Side Service Port Pressure | Maximum Left Center Discharge Air Temperature |
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| 13-18°C (55-65°F) | 0-100% | 151-234 kPa (22-34 psi) | 709-1123 kPa (103-163 psi) | 12°C (52°F) |
| 19-24°C (66-75°F) | Below 40% | 151-241 kPa (22-35 psi) | 930-1378 kPa (135-200 psi) | 12°C (52°F) |
| Above 40% | 158-282 kPa (23-41 psi) | 978-1446 kPa (142-210 psi) | 14°C (57°F) |
| 25-29°C (76-85°F) | Below 35% | 172-268 kPa (25-39 psi) | 1260-1639 kPa (183-238 psi) | 13°C (55°F) |
| 35-50% | 172-282 kPa (25-41 psi) | 1240-1667 kPa (180-242 psi) | 15°C (59°F) |
| Above 50% | 206-310 kPa (30-45 psi) | 1322-1729 kPa (192-251 psi) | 18°C (63°F) |
| 30-35°C (86-95°F) | Below 30% | 206-310 kPa (30-45 psi) | 1522-1942 kPa (221-282 psi) | 18°C (63°F) |
| 30-50% | 227-323 kPa (33-47 psi) | 1550-1991 kPa (225-289 psi) | 18°C (63°F) |
| Above 50% | 241-351 kPa (35-51 psi) | 1591-2060 kPa (231-299 psi) | 22°C (55°F) |
| 36-41°C (96-105°F) | Below 20% | 248-344 kPa (36-50 psi) | 1818-2239 kPa (264-325 psi) | 19°C (66°F) |
| 20-40% | 261-358 kPa (38-52 psi) | 1839-2287 kPa (267-332 psi) | 22°C (70°F) |
| Above 40% | 275-385 kPa (40-56 psi) | 1887-2342 kPa (274-340 psi) | 23°C (73°F) |
| 42-46°C (106-115°F) | Below 20% | 296-378 kPa (43-55 psi) | 1887-2342 kPa (274-340 psi) | 23°C (73°F) |
| Above 20% | 303-392 kPa (44-57 psi) | 2129-2501 kPa (309-363 psi) | 23°C (72°F) |
| 47-49°C (116-120°F) | Below 30% | 337-420 kPa (49-61 psi) | 2418-2790 kPa (351-405 psi) | 27°C (79°F) |
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
- 1: This step determines if the A/C system has at least the minimum refrigerant charge required to operate the system without damage.
- 2: This step measures the performance of the A/C system.
- 3: This step is to allow for vehicle variations as well as high ambient temperatures.
| Step | Action | Values | Yes | No |
|---|
| IMPORTANT: The ambient air temperature must be at least 16°C (60°F). Do not induce additional air flow across the front of the vehicle during the test. If you were sent here from a DTC diagnostic table, clear the DTC upon completion of this test. |
| 1 | Park the vehicle inside or in the shade. Open the windows in order to ventilate the interior of the vehicle. If the A/C system was operating, allow the A/C system to equalize for about 2 minutes. Turn OFF the ignition. Install the J 43600 ACR 2000 Air Conditioning Service Center. See Special Tools . Record the ambient air temperature displayed on the J 43600 . See Special Tools . Record the low and high side STATIC pressure readings. Are both the low side and high side pressures within the specified value? | More than 16°C (60°F) - 345 kPa (50 psi) More than 24°C (75°F) - 483 kPa (70 psi) More than 33°C (90°F) - 690 kPa (100 psi) | Go to Step 2 | Go to Leak Testing |
| 2 | IMPORTANT: Record the relative humidity and the ambient air temperature at the time of the test. Close the vehicle doors and windows. Open the drivers door window 12.7-15.2 cm (5-6 in). Select the following HVAC control settings: The A/C is ON. The coldest temperature setting The maximum blower speed Recirculation mode The instrument panel (I/P) panel outlet mode All I/P panel outlets are OPEN. Install the temperature probes of the J 43600 in the left and right center panel air outlets. See Special Tools . Apply the parking brake. Place the transaxle/transmission in one of the following positions: PARK (Automatic) NEUTRAL (Manual) Start the engine and warm to operating temperature. Operate the A/C system for 5 minutes. Inspect A/C components for the following conditions: Abnormal frost areas Unusual noises IMPORTANT: Press the RESET button, before using the print function of the J 43600 . See Special Tools . Print the following information: The panel outlet air temperatures The low-side pressure The high-side pressure Compare the low and high side pressures and the panel output temperatures to the A/C Performance Table below. Does all the data recorded fall within the specified ranges of the A/C Performance Table below? | | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 | If the pressures and temperatures recorded do not fall within the specified ranges: Continue to operate the A/C system for an additional 5 minutes. RESET the J 43600 and record the pressures and temperatures again. See Special Tools . Compare the low and high side pressures and the panel output temperature to the table below. Does all the data recorded fall within the specified ranges of the table below? | | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 | Do the high and low side pressures fall within the specified ranges, but the panel outlet temperatures do not? | | Go to Air Conditioning (A/C) Diagnostics - Pressure Zone A | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 | Is the low side pressure greater than the specified range, but the high side pressure within or less than the specified range? | | Go to Air Conditioning (A/C) Diagnostics - Pressure Zone B | Go to Step 6 |
| 6 | Are the low and high side pressures both greater than the specified ranges? | | Go to Air Conditioning (A/C) Diagnostics - Pressure Zone C | Go to Step 7 |
| 7 | Is the high side pressure greater than the specified range, but the low side pressure is within or less than the specified range? | | Go to Air Conditioning (A/C) Diagnostics - Pressure Zone D | Go to Step 8 |
| 8 | Operate the system in order to verify the test results. Did you find the same results? | | System OK | Go to Symptoms - HVAC Systems - Manual |
| IMPORTANT |
|---|
| The ambient air temperature must be at least 16°C (60°F). Do not induce additional air flow across the front of the vehicle during the test. If you were sent here from a DTC diagnostic table, clear the DTC upon completion of this test. |
| IMPORTANT |
|---|
| Record the relative humidity and the ambient air temperature at the time of the test. |
| IMPORTANT |
|---|
| Press the RESET button, before using the print function of the J 43600 . See Special Tools . |
Scheme 2
| Ambient Temperature | Relative Humidity | Low Side Service Port Pressure | High Side Service Port Pressure | Maximum Left Center Discharge Air Temperature |
|---|
| 13-18°C (55-65°F) | 0-100% | 151-241 kPa (22-35 psi) | 1102-1481 kPa (160-215 psi) | 12°C (52°F) |
| 19-24°C (66-75°F) | Below 40% | 158-261 kPa (23-38 psi) | 1212-1598 kPa (176-232 psi) | 13°C (54°F) |
| Above 40% | 179-303 kPa (26-44 psi) | 1288-1701 kPa (187-247 psi) | 15°C (59°F) |
| 25-29°C (76-85°F) | Below 35% | 199-296 kPa (29-43 psi) | 1460-1777 kPa (212-258 psi) | 14°C (57°F) |
| 35-50% | 220-310 kPa (32-45 psi) | 1508-1812 kPa (219-263 psi) | 17°C (61°F) |
| Above 50% | 234-351 kPa (34-51 psi) | 1550-1887 kPa (225-274 psi) | 19°C (66°F) |
| 30-35°C (86-95°F) | Below 30% | 227-330 kPa (33-48 psi) | 1646-1991 kPa (239-289 psi) | 18°C (63°F) |
| 30-50% | 248-358 kPa (36-52 psi) | 1681-2039 kPa (244-296 psi) | 20°C (68°F) |
| Above 50% | 268-399 kPa (39-58 psi) | 1729-2108 kPa (251-306 psi) | 23°C (73°F) |
| 36-41°C (96-105°F) | Below 20% | 261-351 kPa (38-51 psi) | 1860-2197 kPa (270-319 psi) | 19°C (66°F) |
| 20-40% | 275-385 kPa (40-56 psi) | 1887-2239 kPa (274-325 psi) | 23°C (72°F) |
| Above 40% | 303-420 kPa (44-61 psi) | 1942-2287 kPa (282-332 psi) | 25°C (77°F) |
| 42-46°C (106-115°F) | Below 20% | 296-385 kPa (43-56 psi) | 2087-2390 kPa (303-347 psi) | 22°C (70°F) |
| Above 20% | 316-427 kPa (46-62 psi) | 2122-2432 kPa (308-353 psi) | 25°C (77°F) |
| 47-49°C (116-120°F) | Below 30% | 344-440 kPa (50-64 psi) | 2308-2597 kPa (335-377 psi) | 27°C (79°F) |
