1987 MITSUBISHI MONTERO Air conditioner compressor

24-30 AIR-CONDITIONING -Service Adjustunent Procedures
(4) If the sight glass shows foam or bubbles, the systpm could be low on charge. Occasional foam or bubbles are
normal when the ambient temperature is above 43”C(110”F) or below 21”C(7O”F).
Adjust the engine speed to 1,500 rpm. Block the airflow through the condenser to increase the compressor
discharge pressure to 1,422 to 1,520 kPa (20$ to 220 dsi). If sight glass still shows bubbles or foam, system charge
level is low.
The refrigerant system will not be low on charge unless there is a leak. Find and repair the leak. If the leak can be
repaired without discharging the system an oil level check is not necessary. Use the procedure for correcting low
refrigerant level found in the Refrigerant Sy$em Service Procedure Section.
FUSIBLE PLUG
When ambient temperature of the fusible plug reach& 105~221~F), the fusible plug melts and the refrigerant in
the system is released.
Once the fusible plug is operated, it cannot be used again.
SO, it is necessary to install new one and charge the refrigerant in the system.
Low pressure
switch , LOW PRESSURE SWITCH
The Low Pressure Switch, located on the liquid line, is wired in
series with the magnetic clutch. It cuts off the electrical power
supply to the clutch when refrigerant pressure drops below the
cont$ol point of the switch. Whenever the system is inactivated by
the low pressure switch due to refrigerant loss, the refrigerant oil
may have been lost. Therefore, to prevent damage to the com-
pressor due to operation without sufficient lubrication, the leak
must be repaired and the compressor oil level checked before final
charge of the system. The switch is a sealed, factory calibrated
unit. No attempt should be made to adjust or otherwise repair it.
If it is found to be faulty it must be replaced.
To Test the Low Pressure Switch (Engine Off)
(1) Jump the wire leads.
(2) Press the air conditioner switch and blower switch on.
(3) Momentarily turn the ignition switch on (do not crank the en-
gine), listen for the compressor clutch engaging.
(4) If the clutch does not engage, the fin thermostat, water tem-
perature switch or fuse may be faulty.
(5) If clutch engages, connect the manifold gauge set and
read pressure. At pressure of 210 kPa (30 psi) or above,
switch must actuate the clutch.
If the pressure is below 210 kPa (30 psi), the refrigerant
system is low in charge. For corrective action refer to
refrigerant leak repair procedure.
(6) Reconnect boot on switch and perform step number 3.
If the clutch does not engage, discharge the system, replace
the switch, and recharge the system.
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FREEZE UP CONTROL
Evaporator freeze up is controlled by a thermistor attached to the
evaporator fins. The control is an electronic type and consists of
two parts_(thermo relay and thermistor.) It is connected to the
magnetic clutch of the compressor in series. When the tempera-
ture of the evaporator drops below 3°C (37.4”F), the compressor is
turned OFF.
To Test the Thermistor
(1) Jump the wire lead (LB to GB) of the connector portion.
(2) Press the air conditioner switch and blower switch on.
(3) Momentarily turn the ignition switch on (do not crank the en-
gine), listen for the clutch engaging.
(4) If the clutch does not engage, the low pressure switch,
water temperature switch wiring or fuse may be faulty.
(5) If the clutch operates, replace the thermostat.
WATER TEMPERATURE SWITCH
The water temperature switch is located on the thermostat hous-
ing. The water temperature switch is connected to the clutch
in series. When the coolant temperature in the radiator
reaches above 113°C (235”F), it turns the compressor OFF.
This is to prevent engine overheating.
When the water temperature switch is activated and the clutch is
OFF, check the surface of the condenser and radiator, the belt
tension, and the coolant volume in the radiator, and return to the
normal condition.
To Test the Water Temperature Switch
(1) Remove wire from water temperature switch and jump lead
wires.
(2) Press the air conditioner switch and blower switch on.
(3) Momentarily turn the ignition switch on (do not crank the en-
gine), listen for the clutch engaging.
(4) If the clutch does not-engage, the fin thermistor, low pressure
switch, wiring or fuse may be faulty.
(5) If clutch engages, replace the switch.
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AIR CONDITIONER SWITCH
To jest the Air Conditioner Switch
(1) Disconnect the harness connector for the air conditioner
switch.
(2) Jump the lead wires as shown.
(3) Turn the blower switch ON.
(4) Momentarily turn the ignition switch on (do not crank the en-
gine), listen for the clutch engaging.
(5) If the clutch does not engage, fin thermostat, water
temperature switch, wiring or fuse may be faulty.
(6) If clutch engages, replace the air conditioner switch.
MAGNETIC CLUTCH
(1) Disconnect the wiring to the magnetic clutch.
(2) Connect battery (+) voltage directly to the wiring for the mag-
netic clutch.
(3) If the magnetic clutch is normal, there will be a “click”. If the
pulley and armature do not make contact (“click”), there is a
malfunction.
COMPRESSOR
(1) Install the manifold gauge set, and run the air conditioner.
(2) If a pressure of approx.490 kPa (71 psi) is indicated on the
suction gauge side and a pressure of approx.883 kPa (128 psi)
is indicated on the discharge gauge side, the compressor has
abnormal compression.
Replace the compressor.
(3) If a pressure of 294 to 392 kPa (43 to 59 psi) is indicated on the
suction gauge side and a pressure of approx.1961 kPa (284
psi) is indicated on the discharge gauge side, it is suspected
that air is present in the air conditioning system.
Discharge the system, evacuate and recharge with specified
amount of refrigerant.
(4) During operation of the air conditioner, cold air may stop flow-
ing after the elapse of time and this state is maintained before
cold air flows out again. If cold air stops flowing out with
negative pressure indicated on the suction gauge side and a
pressure of 588 to 980 kPa (85 to 142 psi) indicated on the
discharge gauge side, it is suspected that water is present in
the air conditioning system.
Discharge the system. Replace receiver drier. Evacuate and
check for leaks, and recharge with specified amount of refrig-
erant.
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PEAFORMANCE TEST
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Air temperature in test room must be 21°C (70°F) minimum for this
test.
(1) Connect a tachometer and manifold gauge set.
(2) Set air conditioner controls to Max air conditioner, tempera-
ture lever on full cool, and blower on high.
(3) Turn engine on 1000 rpm with air conditioner clutch engaged.
(4) Engine should be warmed up with doors, windows, and hood
open.
(5) Insert a thermometer in the left center air conditioner outlet
and operate the engine for 5 minutes.
(6) Note the discharge air temperature.
NOTE
If the clutch cycles, take the reading before the clutch disen-
gages.
Performance Temperature Chart Garage ambient
temperature
21 “C 26.5 “C 32 “C 37.5 “C 40.6 “C (70 “F) (80 “F) (90 “F) (100 “F) (I 05 “F)
Discharge air
temperature
Compressor
discharge pressure
Evaporator suction
pressure
1.7-4.4 “C 1.7-5.0 “C 1.7-5.6 “C 1.7-6.1 “C 1.7-6.7 “C (35-40 “F) (35-41 “F) (35-42 “F) (35-43 “F) (35-44 “F)
928- 1,322 kPa 1.069-1.547 kPa 1,209-1,772 kPa 1,336-1,969 kPa 1,406-2,109 kPa
(132-188 psi) (152-220 psi) (172-252 psi) (190-280 psi) (200-300 psi)
127-148 kPa
131-162 kPa 134-176 kPa 135- 188 kPa 136-194 kPa
(18-21 psi) (18.6-23 psi) (19-25 psi) (19.2-26.8 psi) (19.4-27.6 psi)
REFRIGERANT LEAK REPAIR PROCEDURE N24FnAB
LOST CHARGE If the system has lost all charge due to a leak:
(1) Evacuate the system. (See the procedure).
(2) Charge the system with approximately one pound of refriger-
ant.
(3) Check for leaks.
(4) Discharge the system.
(5) Repair leaks.
(6) Replace receiver drier.
Caution
Refrigerant
leak tester
Replacement filter-drier units must be sealed while in stor-
age. The drier used in these units will saturate water quickly
upon exposure to the atmosphere. When installing a drier,
have all tools and supplies ready for quick reassembly to
avoid keeping the system open any longer than necessary. (7) Evacuate and charge the system.
LOW CHARGE If the system has not lost all of its refrigerant charge; locate and
tester repair all leaks. If it is necessary to increase the system pressure
up to find the leak (because of an especially low charge) add refrig-
erant. If it is possible to repair the leak without discharging the
refrigerant system, use the procedure for correcting low refriger-
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CORRECTING LOW REFRIGERANT LEVEL Suction
Discharge gauge
gauge
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gauge valve
II II Discharge gauge
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52°C i 125°F)
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Since the refrigeration system is completely sealed, refrigerant level will not be low unless there is a leak in the
system.
Before adding refrigerant when the cause of low level is not known, the system should be tested for leaks.
Assuming that leaks have been corrected without discharging the system, proceed with partial charge.
Install and connect manifold gauge set.
(I) Close both gauge set manifold valves.
(2) Connect the suction gauge test hose to the suction port of the compressor. Connect the discharge gauge test
hose to the discharge port.
(3) Connect one end of long test hose to center manifold outlet, other end to refrigerant dispensing manifold.
(4) Close two dispensing manifold valves and open remaining dispensing manifold valve. Remove protective cap
from opened valve.
(5) Screw a can of R-12 to the opened manifold valve. Be sure gasket is in place and in good condition. Tighten
refrigerant can and manifold locking nut to insure a good seal. Do not overtighten. 8 to 11 Nm (6 to 8 ft.lbs.) is
sufficient if gasket is in good condition.
(6) Turn manifold valve (above the refrigerant can) completely clockwise to puncture the can. This closes the valve
and seals the refrigerant in the can. Caution
Never heat small cans of refrigerant over 52°C (125’F) as they may explode.
(7) Place the refrigerant in a large pan of water heated to 52°C (125°F). Place pan of water containing the refrigerant
can on an accurate scale so the amount of refrigerant added can be weighed. Open the refrigerant manifold
valve. (8) Purge all air from test hoses.
Air in the system will be trapped in the condenser causing abnormally high
discharge pressures and interfering with condensing of the refrigerant.
(9) Slightly loosen both test hoses at the gauge set manifold. Tighten the hoses as soon as the air is purged.
(10)Slightly loosen charging hose connection at gauge set manifold. This will purge air from the charging hose.
Tighten connection as soon as air is purged.
(1l)With vehicle windows open and hood up, operate engine at 1,500 rpm and jump the switch terminals located
on so the clutch will remain engaged.
(12)Place air conditioner control on air conditioner and place the blower switch on high.
(13)lf necessary, block the condenser to maintain a discharge pressure of 1,422 to 1,520 kPa (206 to 220 psi.).
System must be charged through the evaporator suction service ports as follows:
(a) Slowly open the suction service gauge valve.
Meter flow of refrigerant by adjusting the suction service
gauge valve so that pressure registered at the suction service gauge does not exceed 345 kPa (50 psi). Keep refrigerant container upright.
(b) Add refrigerant gas until there is no foam visible at the sight glass.
(c) Close the suction gauge valve. Caution
Too much refrigerant in the system can cause abnormally high discharge pressures. Care must be
used so that the exact recommended amount of refrigerant is added after foam clears in the sight
glass.
(d) Close dispensing manifold valve. Remove test hoses and adapters from the service ports of compressor,
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24-44 AIR-CONDOTIONING-Evaporator
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
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Disassembly steps
1. Air conditioner relay
2. Thermostat
3. Screw
4* 4. Clip
5. Evaporator case (upper)
6. Evaporator case (lower)
7. Evaporator assembly
+e l + 8. Expansion valve
NOTE
(1) Reverse the disassembly procedures to reassemble.
(2) +e : Refer to “Service Points of Disassembly”.
(3) l + : Refer to “Service Points of Reassembly”.
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SERVICE POINTS OF DISASSEMBLY
4. REMOVAL OF CLIP
N24RFAB Remove the clips with a flat-blade screwdriver covered with a
shop towel to prevent damage to case surfaces.
8. REMOVAL OF EXPANSION VALVE Use two wrenches to loosen the flare nut on the pipe con-
nection (for both the inlet and outlet).
SERVICE POINTS OF REASSEMBLY N24RHAE
8. APPLICATION OF COMPRESSOR OIL TO EXPANSION
VALVE Apply specified compressor oil to the O-rings and install
the expansion valve to the evaporator assembly.
Specified oil : DENS0 oil 6
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RECEIVER DRIER, CONDESER, COMPRESSOR CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION N24TA--
Pre-removal Operation l Discharge the Refrigerant. (Refer to
P.24-36)
l Remove the Radiator Grille. (Refer
to GROUP 23 BODY-Grille, Garnish,
Moulding)
l Disconnect the Liquid Pipes and
Hoses.
Post-installation Operation
l Install the Radiator Grille. (Refer to
GROUP 23 BODY-Grille, Garnish,
Moulding)
l Charge the Refrigerant. (Refer to
P.24.37)
l Adjustment of the Tension of the
Air Conditioner Drive Belt. (Refer to
P.24-40)
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Compressor clutch assembly removal steps
1. Reveiver drier mounting bolt
8. Drive belt
2. Receiver drier
9. Compressor clutch assembly mounting
Condenser removal steps
3. Blower motor connector
4. Blower motor mounting bolt
5. Blower motor
6. Condenser mounting bolt
7. Condenser bolt
10. Compressor clutch assembly
NOTE
Reverse the removal procedures to reinstall.
SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVAL N24TBAB 1 STB Revision Caution
If the hoses or pipes are disconnected,cap the hoses or pipes
with a blank plug to prevent entry of dust, dirt, and water.