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RECOVERING OF REFRIGERANT IN
REFRIGERANT SYSTEM
When discharging refrigerant from the system as follows, use
a recovery machine to recover the refrigerant.Before replacing parts on the refrigerant line.
When moisture or air gets in the refrigerant line.
When excess refrigerant is charged.
NOTICE:
w When handling the recovery machine, always follow
the directions given in instruction manual.
w After recovery, the amount of compr essor oil
removed must be measured and same am ount
added into the system.
1. INSTALL MANIFOLD GAUGE SET TO SERVICE VALVES See page AC±15
2. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION
SYSTEM
(a) Connect the center hose to recovery machine.
(b) Operate the recovery machine.
(c) Open both high and low hand valves of manifold gauge set.
3. STOP RECOVERY MACHINE WHEN RECOVERING HAS FINISHED
4. REMOVE MANIFOLD GAUGE SET FROM SERVICE VA LV E S
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EVACUATING AIR IN
REFRIGERATION SYSTEM AND
CHARGING WITH REFRIGERANT
HINT: Before charging the system with refrigerant, be sure
carry out a complete evacuation of the system.
1. INSTALL MANIFOLD GAUGE SET TO SERVICE VALVES See page AC±15
2. EVACUATE AIR IN REFRIGERATION SYSTEM (a) Connect the center hose of the manifold gauge set to the vacuum pump.
(b) Open both the high and low hand valves and run the vacuum pump.
HINT: If opening the low pressure hand valve pulls the high
pressure gauge into the vacuum range, there is no blokage
in the system.
(c) After ten minutes or more, check that the low pressure gauge indicates 99.99 kPa (750 mmHg, 29.53 in.Hg) or
more of vacuum.
HINT: If the reading is not 99.99 kPa (750 mmHg, 29.53
in.Hg) or more of vacuum, close both the high and low hand
valves of the manifold gauge set and stop vaccum pump.
Then, check the system for leaks and repair as necessary.
(d) Close both the high and low hand valves and stop the
vacuum pump.
(e) Leave the system in this condition for five minutes or longer and check that there is no change in the gauge
indicator.
3. INSTALL CHARGING CYLINDER NOTICE: When handling the charging cylinder, always
follow the directions given in the instruction manual.
(a) Charge the proper amount of refrigerant in charging cylinder.
(b) Connect the center hose to charging cylinder. NOTICE: Do not open both high and low hand valves of
manifold guage set.
(c) Press on the schrader valve on the side of manifold gauge and expel the air inside of the center hose.
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4. INSPECT REFRIGERATION SYSTEM FOR LEAKSHINT: After evacuating the air in system, check the system for
leakage.
(a) Open the high pressure hand valve to charge the system with refrigerant.
(b) When the low pressure g auge indicates 98 kPa (1
kgf/cm, 14 psi), close the high pressure hand valve.
(c) Using a gas leak tester, check the system for leakage. If leak is found, repair the faulty component or connection.
5. CHARGE EMPTY REFRIGERATION SYSTEM WITH REFRIGERANT (LIQUID)
HINT: This step is used to charge an empty system through
the high pressure side with refrigerant in a liquid state.
NOTICE:
wNever run the engine when charging the system
through the high pressure side with refrigerant in a
liquid stae.
w Do not open the low pressure hand valve when the
system is being charged with liquid refrigerant.
(a) Open the high pressure hand valve fully.
(b) Charge the system with specified amount of refrigerant, then close the high pressure hand valve.
HINT:
w A fully charged system is indicated by the sight glass
being free of any bubbles.
w If the low pressure gauge does not show a reading, the
system is clogged and must be repaired.
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6. CHARGE PARTIALLY REFRIGERATION SYSTEM WITHREFRIGERANT (VAPOR)
HINT: This step is used to charge the system through the low
pressure side with refrigerant in a vapor state.
NOTICE: Do not open the high pressure hand valve when
running the engine.
(a) Run the engine at ideling speed and operate the air
conditioner.
(b) Open the low pressure hand valve. NOTICE: Adjust the hand valve so that the low pressure
gauge does not indicate over limited pressure of charg-
ing cylinder.
(c) Close the low pressure hand valve when the sight glass is free of any bubbles and stop the engine.
NOTICE: Be careful not to overcharge the system with re-
frigerant as it may cause of troubles.
7. REMOVE MANIFOLD GAUGE SET FROM SERVICE VA LV E S
See page AC±15
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
Perform troubleshooting in accordance with the procedure on the following page.\
[1] CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS Using the customer problem analysis check sheet for LEXUS SC400 1991 Service Repair Manual
HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
Perform troubleshooting in accordance with the procedure on the following page.\
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HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
Perform troubleshooting in accordance with the procedure on the following page.\
[1] CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS Using the customer problem analysis check sheet for reference, ask the c\
ustomer in as much detail as
possible about the problem. A subjective complaint such as ºpoor air conditio\
ner efficiencyº is also consid-
ered in the air conditioner complaints.
Therefore, in ºCustomer Problem Analysisº and ºProblem Symptom Confirmationº\
, check carefully to deter-
mine whether the level of performance is the actual (normal) level or whet\
her it is abnormal. Then perform
troubleshoot accordingly.
[2] CHECK AND CLEAR THE DIAGNOSTIC CODES (PRECHECK) First check the diagnostic codes to see if there are any malfunction cod\
es stored in memory. If there are
malfunction codes, make a note of them, then clear them and proceed to [3] problem \
Symptom Confirma-
tionº.
[3] PROBLEM SYMPTOM CONFIRMATION, [4] SYMPTOM SIMULATION Confirm the problem symptoms. If the problem does not reappear, be sure to simulate the problem by main-
ly checking the circuits indicated by the diagnostic code in step [2], u\
sing ºProblem Simulation Methodº.
[5] DIAGNOSTIC CODE CHECK
Check the diagnostic codes. Check for problems with the sensors or the w\
ire harness.
[6] DIAGNOSTIC CODE CHART If a malfunction code is confirmed in the diagnostic code check, proceed t\
o the check procedure indicated
by the matrix chart for each diagnostic code.
[7] MATRIX CHART OF PROBLEM SYMPTOMS
If the normal code is confirmed in the diagnostic code check, perform in\
spection in accordance with the
inspection order in the matrix chart of problem symptoms.
[8] CIRCUIT INSPECTION Proceed with diagnosis of each circuit in accordance with the inspection order c\
ofirmed in [6] and [7]. Deter-
mine whether the cause of the problem is in the sensor, actuators, wire harness and connectors, or the
ECU.
[9] ACTUATOR CHECK Check actuators for proper operation. Instructions for this diagnosis ar\
e given in the flow chart for each
circuit.
[10] REPAIRS After the cause of the problem is located, perform repairs by following the i\
nspection and replacement pro-
cedures in this manual.
[11] CONFIRMATION TEST
After completing repairs, confirm not only that the malfunction is elimi\
nated, but also perform diagnostic
code check and actuator check, etc. again to make sure the entire air condit\
ioning system is operating cor-
rectly.
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P. AC±24
P. IN±20
P. AC±26 ~ AC±29
P. AC±28
P. AC±26 ~ AC±29
P. AC±36
P. AC±44 ~ AC±101
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CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS CHECK SHEET
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