Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
- This step determines if the A/C system has at least the minimum refrigerant charge required to operate the system without damage.
- This step measures the performance of the A/C system.
- This step is to allow for vehicle variations as well as high ambient temperatures.
| Step | Action | Values | Yes | No |
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| NOTE: 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 or GE-48800 CoolTech A/C Recharge Machine Record the ambient air temperature and humidity. 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 | NOTE: Record the relative humidity and the ambient air temperature at the time of the test. Close the vehicle door 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) outlet mode All I/P outlets are OPEN. Install thermometers in the left and right center panel air outlets. 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 Record 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 5 | 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. Record the pressures and temperatures again. Compare the low and high side pressures and the panel output temperature 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 5 | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 | Perform the necessary repairs. Refer to A/C DIAGNOSTICS CHART . Is the action complete? | | Go to Step 5 | |
| 5 | Operate the system in order to verify the test results. Did you find the same results? | | System OK | Go to SYMPTOMS - HVAC SYSTEMS - AUTOMATIC |
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| 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. |
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| Record the relative humidity and the ambient air temperature at the time of the test. |
