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PERFORMANCE TEST Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart X рестайлинг

PERFORMANCE TEST

The vehicles to be tested should be parked out of direct sunlight.

Scheme 96

Scheme 96: PERFORMANCE TEST

Scheme 97

Scheme 97
  1. Close the high and low-pressure valve of the gauge manifold.
  2. Connect the charging hose (blue) to the low-pressure valve and connect the charging hose (red) to the high-pressure valve of the gauge manifold.
  3. Install the quick joint (for low-pressure) to the charging hose (blue), and connect the quick joint (for high-pressure) to the charging hose (red). CAUTION: To connect the quick joint, press section A firmly against the service valve until a click is heard. When connecting, run your hand along the hose while pressing to ensure that there are no bends in the hose.
  4. Connect the quick joint (for low-pressure) to the low-pressure service valve and connect the quick joint (for high-pressure) to the high-pressure service valve. NOTE: The high-pressure service valve is on the A/C pipe and the low-pressure service valve is on the suction hose.
  5. Start the engine.
  6. Set the A/C controls as follows: A/C switch: A/C - ON position Mode selection: FACE position Temperature control: MAXIMUM COOLING position Air selection: RECIRCULATION position Blower switch: Maximum air volume
  7. Set the engine speed to the idle speed.
  8. Engine should be warmed up with hood, doors and windows opened.
  9. Insert a thermometer in the center air outlet and operate the engine for 20 minutes. NOTE: If the A/C clutch cycles, take the reading before the clutch disengages.
  10. Note the discharge air temperature.