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Discharging of Refrigeration System
Evacuating and Charging of
Refrigeration System
(See Air Conditioning Fundamentals and Repairs Pub. No.
36950E)
Condenser clogged
Drive belt slipping
Magnetic clutch faulty
Compressor faulty
Expansion valve faulty
Thermistor faulty
A/C amplifier faulty
Insufficient or too much refrigerant
Air or excessive compressor oil in
system
Receiver clogged
Water valve cable set faultyCheck condenser .
Check or replace drive belt
Check magnetic clutch
Check compressor
Check expansion valve
Check thermistor
Check amplifier
Check refrigerant volume
Evacuate and charge system
Evaporator clogged or frosted
Air leakage from cooling unit or air duct
Air inlet blocked
Blower motor faulty
A/C amplifier faulty
Drive belt slipping
Revolution detecting sensor faulty
(w/Power steering)
A/C amplifier faultyAC±33
AC±21
AC±23
AC±23
AC±39
AC±43
AC±45 to 47
AC±22
Repair as necessary
Replace blower motor
Check amplifierClean evaporator fins or filters
Repair as necessary
Check or replace drive belt
Check sensor
Check receiver
Reset water valve cable
A/C switch
indicator
flashingInsufficient
velocity of cool
airAC±41
AC±39 to 42 Insufficient
cooling
Check amplifier Possible cause
AC±21
AC±24AC±32
BE±79
AC±39 to 42
AC±45 to 47
AC±45 to 47 Remedy ProblemPage
± AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMTroubleshooting Refrigeration SystemAC±17
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Checking of Refrigeration System with Manifold Gauge
This is a method in which the trouble is located by using a manifold gauge. Read the manifold gauge
pressure when the following conditions are established:
(a) Temperature at the air inlet is 30 ± 35
°C (86 ± 95°F)
(b) Engine running at 1,500 rpm
(e) Blower fan speed switch set at high speed
(d) Temperature control lever set at cool side
HINT: It should be noted that the gauge indications may vary slightly due to ambient temperature condi±
tions.
NORMALLY FUNCTIONING
REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
Gauge reading:
Low pressure side
1.5 ± 2.0 kg/cm
2
(21 ± 28 psi, 147 ± 196 kPa)
High pressure side
14.5 ± 15.0 kg /cm
2
(206 ± 213 psi, 1,422±1,471 kPa
Each pointer of manifold gauge
point to position A
Expansion valve improperly mounted, heat
sensing tube defective (opens too wide)
Does not coo! (cools from time to time in
some cases) Refrigerant overcharge or insufficient
cooling of condenserMoisture present in refrigeration system
Periodically cools and then fails to cool
Air present in refrigeration systemPoor circulation of refrigerant
Refrigerant does not circulateDoes not cool sufficiently
Does not cool sufficiently
Insufficient compressionInsufficient refrigerantPosition of Pointers
Insufficient cooling Insufficient cooling
Insufficient cooling
Low is D
High is OBetween A and B
Does not coolCondition Trouble
± AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMTroubleshootingAC±18
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*NOTE at No.6
These gauge indications are shown when the refrigeration system has been opened and the re-
frigerant charged without vacuum purging.
(1)Clean condenser
(2)Check fan motor operation
(3)If (1) and (2) are normal,
check refrigerant amount
HINT: Vent out refrigerant
through gauge manifold low
pressure side by gradually
opening valve.
(1)Replace receiver and drier
(2)Check compressor oil to
see if dirty or insufficient
(3)Vacuum purge and charge
new refrigerant Drier in oversaturated state
Moisture in refrigeration
system freezes at expansion
valve orifice and blocks
circulation of refrigerant(1)Replace receiver and
drier
(2)Remove moisture in cycle
through repeated vacuum
purging
(3)Charge refrigerant to proper
amount
Excess refrigerant in cycle ±
refrigerant overcharged
Condenser cooling
insufficient ± condenser fins
clogged or fan motor faulty Unable to develop
±sufficient performance due to
excessive refrigerant in system
Condenser cooling insufficientMoisture entered in
refrigeration system freeze
at expansion valve orifice
and temporarily stops
cycle, but normal state is
restored after a time when the
ice melts
Pressure too high at both low
and high pressure sides
Frost or large amount of dew
on piping at low pressure side(1)Check heat sensing
tube installed condition
(2)If (1) is normal, test
expansion valve in unit
(3) Replace if defective Pressure low at both low and
high pressure sides
Bubbles seen in sight glass
Insufficient cooling
performance
Air present in refrigeration
system
Insufficient vacuum
purging During operation, pressure at
low pressure side sometimes
becomes a vacuum and
sometimes normal
Trouble in expansion valve
or heat sensing tube not
installed correctly
Refrigerant flow out Pressure low at both low and
high pressure sides
Frost on tubes from
receiver to unit(1)Check with leak tester
and repair
(2)Charge refrigerant to
proper amount
Excess refrigerant in low
pressure piping
Expansion valve opened too
wideInsufficient refrigerant in
system
Refrigerant leaking
Pressure too high at both low
and high pressure sidesPressure too high at both
tow and high pressure sidesGas leakage at some place i n
refrigeration system
Refrigerant flow
obstructed by dirt in
receiver
Air entered refrigeration
system Symptom seen in
refrigeration system
Receiver clogged Replace receiver Probable causeDiagnosis
Remedy
No.
± AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMTroubleshootingAC±19
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Allow to stand for some time
and then restart operation to
determine if trouble is
caused by moisture or dirt.
If caused by moisture refer to
procedures¿Step 2 on
,page AC±19.
If caused by dirt, remove
expansion valve and clean off
dirt by blowing with air. If
unable to remove dirt, replace
valve.
Vacuum purge and charge
new refrigerant to proper
amount.
For gas leakage from heat
sensing tube, replace
expansion valve. Refrigerant flow obstructed by
moisture or dirt in refrigerant
freezing or adhering to
expansion valve orifice
Refrigerant flow obstructed by
gas leakage from expansion
valve heat sensing tube
Internal leak in compressor Vacuum indicated at low
pressure side, very low
pressure indicated at high
pressure side
Pressure too high at low
pressure side
Pressure too low at high
pressure sideFrost or dew seen on
piping before and after
receiver and drier or
expansion valve
Repair or replace compressor Symptom seen in
refrigeration systemProbable cause
Diagnosis
Remedy No.
Expansion valve orifice
clogged
Refrigerant does not
flow
Compression defective
Valve leaking or broken
sliding parts (Piston, cylinder,
gasket, etc. broken
± AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMTroubleshootingAC±20
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HINT:
wºNew beltº refer to a belt which has been used less
than
5 minutes on a running engine.
wºUsed beltº refer to a belt which has been used on a
running engine for 5 minutes or more.
wAfter installing the drive belt, check that it fits properly
i n the ribbed grooves.
4. START ENGINE
5. TURN ON A/C SWITCH
Check that the A/C operates at each position of the blower
switch.
6. CHECK MAGNETIC CLUTCH OPERATION
If magnetic clutch does not engage, check the A/C fuse.
7. CHECK THAT IDLE INCREASES
When the magnetic clutch engages, engine revolution
should increase.
Standard idle±up rpm:
ON±VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. CHECK CONDENSER FINS FOR BLOCKAGE OR
DAMAGE
If the fins are clogged, clean them with pressurized water.
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the fins.
2. MAKE SURE THAT DRIVE BELT IS INSTALLED
CORRECTLY
Check that the drive belt tits properly in the ribbed
grooves.
3. CHECK DRIVE BELT TENSION
Using a belt tension gauge, check the drive belt tension.
Belt tension gauge:
Nippondenso BTG±20 (95506±00020) or
Borroughs No. BT±33±73F
Drive belt tension
Standard idle±up rpm:Used Belt New Belt
Engine
Engine2¿¿±FE
2VZ±FE
3S±FE3S±FE
± AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMOn±vehicle InspectionAC±21
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8. CHECK CONDENSER FAN MOTOR ROTATES
9. CHECK AMOUNT OF REFRIGERANT
If you can see bubbles in the sight glass, additional refrig-
erant is needed.
(See page AC±22)
10. IF NO COOLING OR IT IS INSUFFICIENT, INSPECT
FOR LEAKAGE
Using a gas leak tester, inspect each component of the re-
frigeration system.
REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
Checking of Refrigerant Volume
1. RUN ENGINE AT APPROX. 1,500 RPM
2. OPERATE AIR CONDITIONER AT MAXIMUM
COOLING FOR A FEW MINUTES
3. CHECK AMOUNT OF REFRIGERANT
Observe the sight glass on the receiver.
Immediately after the air conditioner is
turned off, refrigerant in sight glass stays
clear
When the air conditioner is turned off,
refrigerant foams and then stays clearEvacuate and charge system.
Then check for leak with gas leak
detector
Temperature between compressor inlet
and outlet is noticeably different
Discharge the excess refrigerant to
specified amount No temperature difference between
compressor inlet and outletCheck for leak with gas leak
tester
No bubbles present in sight glassBubbles present in sight glass
Empty, proper or too much Empty, proper or too muchAmount of refrigerant
Empty or nearly empty
Refer to items 5 and 6
Refer to items 3 and 4Refer to items 3 and 4
Proper or too muchInsufficient Symptom
Too muchRemedy. Item
± AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMOn±Vehicle InspectionAC±22
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8. CHECK CONDENSER FAN MOTOR ROTATES
9. CHECK AMOUNT OF REFRIGERANT
If you can see bubbles in the sight glass, additional refrig-
erant is needed.
(See page AC±22)
10. IF NO COOLING OR IT IS INSUFFICIENT, INSPECT
FOR LEAKAGE
Using a gas leak tester, inspect each component of the re-
frigeration system.
REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
Checking of Refrigerant Volume
1. RUN ENGINE AT APPROX. 1,500 RPM
2. OPERATE AIR CONDITIONER AT MAXIMUM
COOLING FOR A FEW MINUTES
3. CHECK AMOUNT OF REFRIGERANT
Observe the sight glass on the receiver.
Immediately after the air conditioner is
turned off, refrigerant in sight glass stays
clear
When the air conditioner is turned off,
refrigerant foams and then stays clearEvacuate and charge system.
Then check for leak with gas leak
detector
Temperature between compressor inlet
and outlet is noticeably different
Discharge the excess refrigerant to
specified amount No temperature difference between
compressor inlet and outletCheck for leak with gas leak
tester
No bubbles present in sight glassBubbles present in sight glass
Empty, proper or too much Empty, proper or too muchAmount of refrigerant
Empty or nearly empty
Refer to items 5 and 6
Refer to items 3 and 4Refer to items 3 and 4
Proper or too muchInsufficient Symptom
Too muchRemedy. Item
± AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMRefrigeration SystemAC±22
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COMPRESSOR
ON±VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. INSTALL MANIFOLD GAUGE SET
(See page AC±23)
2. RUN ENGINE AT APPROX. 1,500 RPM
3. CHECK COMPRESSOR FOR FOLLOWING:
(1) High pressure gauge reading is not lower and low
pressure gauge reading is not higher than normal.
(b) Metallic sound
(e) Leakage from shaft seal
If defects are found, repair the compressor.
4. CHECK MAGNETIC CLUTCH
(a) Inspect the pressure plate, and the rotor for signs of
oil.
(b) Check the clutch bearings for noise and grease leak-
age.
(e) Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance of the
stator coil between the clutch lead wire and ground.
Standard resistance: 3.4 ± 3.8
at 20°C (68°F)
If resistance value is not as specified, replace the coil.
(d) Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to ter-
minal 1, check that the magnetic clutch is energized.
If magnetic clutch is not energized, replace the coil.
NOTICE: Do not short positive (+) lead wire on the vehicle
by applying battery voltage.
Installation of Manifold Gauge Set
1. CLOSE BOTH HAND VALVES OF MANIFOLD GAUGE
SET
2. INSTALL CHARGING HOSES OF GAUGE SET TO
CHARGING VALVES
Connect the low pressure hose to the low pressure charg-
ing valve and the high ..pressure hose to the high pres-
sure charging valve. Tighten the hose nuts by hand.
HINT Do not apply compressor oil to the seat of the con-
nection.
± AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMRefrigeration SystemAC±23