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Symptom
Blower motor does not operate
Condenser fan does not opera!e
(Magnetic clutch operates normally)
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Magnetic clutch does not operate
(Condenser fan operates normally)
Reference page
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Condenser fan and magnetic clutch do not operate
lnsufficlent cooling
No cooling
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ELECTRICAL TROUBLESHOOTING TOOLS
Jumper Wire
The
jumper wire is used for testing by short-circuiting switch
terminals
and to verify the condition of ground connections.
Caution
l Do not connect the jumper wire between a power
source and a body ground. This may cause burn-
ing or other damage to harnesses and electronic
components.
Voltmeter
The DC voltmeter is used for measurement of circuit voltage.
A voltmeter with a ranqe of 15V or more must be used. It is
q
used by connecting th‘k positive (+) probe (red lead) to the
point where voltage is to be measured and connecting the
negative (-) probe (black lead) to a body ground.
Ohmmeter
The ohmmeter is used to measure the resistance between two
points in a circuit, to check for continuity, and to diagnose short
circuits.
Caution
l Never connect the ohmmeter to any circuit to which
voltage is applied. Doing so may burn or otherwise
damage the ohmmeter.
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Step 4 Measure voltage at refrigerant pressure switch
No.2
Measure the voltage at the following terminal wires of the
refrigerant pressure switch No.2 connector. VB: Battery voltage
Wire
WO)
(‘3 Voltage Action
VB Next check wire (B)
ov Repair wire (B/O)
V0 Repair wire (B)
ov Go to Step 5
Step 5 Measure refrigerant pressure
1. Connect the A/C manifold gauge set.
2. Operate the engine at 2,000 rpm and set the air condition-
er to maximum cooling.
3. Measure the high-pressure side refrigerant pressure.
Refrigerant pressure
Below: 1 ,177 kPa
(12 kg/cm*, 171 psi)
Above: 1 ,177 kPa
(12 kg/cm’. 171 psi) Action
Normal operation
Replace refrigerant pressure switch No.2
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Symptom: Insufficient cooling.
No cooling.
Intermittent cooling.
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SIGHT GLASS
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Step 1 Checking refrigerant charge
1. Run the engine at a fast idle.
2. Operate the air conditioner at maximum cooling for a few
minutes.
3. Observe the sight glass to determine the amount of refriger-
ant and the related action as shown below.
Item Symptom Amount of refrigerant Action
1 Bubbles present in sight glass Insufficient refrigerant Check refrigerant pressure;
go to Step 2
2 No bubbles present in sight glass Too much or proper amount of Turn air conditioner OFF, and
refrigerant watch bubbles (Refer to Items 3
and 4)
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3 Immediately after air conditioner turned Too much refrigerant Check refrigerant pressure;
OFF, refrigerant in sight glass stays clear go to Step 2
4 When air conditioner turned OFF, refrigerant
Proper amount of refrigerant Refrigerant amount normal
foams, and then sight glass becomes clear
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Step 2 Checking refrigerant pressure
1. Connect the A/C manifold gauge set.
2. Operate the engine at 2,000 rpm and set the air condition-
er to maximum cooling.
3. Measure the low- and high-pressure sides.
(Refer to page U-37.)
Normal pressure
Low-pressure side:
147-294 kPa (1 J-3.0 kg/cm*, 21-43 psi)
High-pressure side:
1,177-1,619 kPa (12.0-16.5 kg/cm2, 171-235 psi)
4. If the pressures are not as specified, refer to the chart on
the next page and check the system.
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Measured press iure
_ow-side:
Below 78.5 kPa
(0.8 kg/cm’, 11.4 psi)
irgh-srde:
785 --883 kPa
(8-9 kg/cm’,
114-128 PSI)
-ow-srde:
Above 245 kPa
(2.5 kg/cm*, 35.6 psi)
iigh-srde:
Above 1,962 kPa
(20 kg/cm*, 284 PSI)
-ow-side:
Above 245 kPa
(2.5 kg/cm*, 35.6 PSI)
High-side:
Above 2,256 kPa
(23 kg/cm’, 327 psi)
Low-ade:
50 cmHg (2.0 inHg) of
Vacuum-l 47 kPa
(1.5 kg/cm2, 21.3 psi)
High-side:
687-i ,472 kPa
(7-15 kg/cm*,
loo-213 psi)
Low-side:
76 cmHg (3.0 inHg)
of Vacuum
High-side:
Below 589 kPa
(6 kg/cm’, 85 psi)
Low-side:
Above 245 kPa
(2.5 kg/cm’, 35.6 psi)
High-side:
1,864-l ,962 kPa
(19-20 kg/cm2,
270-284 psi)
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Low-side:
392-589 kPa
(4-6 kg/cm’,
57-85 psi)
High-side:
687-981 kPa
(7-10 kg/cm*,
100-I 42 psi)
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nsufflcient refrigerant
!xcessive refrigerant or insuffi-
:ient condenser cooling
Air in system
Moisture in system
No refrigerant circulation
Expansion valve stuck open
Faulty compressor Action
Case 1
(Refer to page U-16)
Case 2
(Refer to page U-17)
Case 3
(Refer to page U-17)
Case 4
(Refer to page U-18)
Case 5
(Refer to page U-18)
Case 6
(Refer to page U-19)
Case 7
(Refer to page U-19)
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Case 1: Insufficient refrigerant
Measured pressure
Low-pressure side: Less than 78.5 kPa (0.8 kg/cm2, 11.4 psi)
High-pressure side: 785-883 kPa (8-9 kg/cm2, 114-128 psi)
Condition
l Outlet air from vents not cold.
l Bubbles seen in sight glass.
Step 1
1. Check for oil stains on the pipes, hoses and other parts, (Refer to illustration below.)
2. If oil staining is found at the connection of pipes or hoses, replace the O-ring; then, evacuate, charge,
and test the system.
3. If oil staining is not found, go to Step 2.
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Step 2
1. Check for leakage from the following connections with a gas leak tester.
l Inlet and outlet of condenser.
l Inlet and outlet of receiver/drier.
l Inlet and outlet of compressor.
l Sight glass.
l Inlet and outlet of cooling unit.
2. If leakage is evident, go to Step 3.
3. If leakage cannot be found, evacuate, charge, and test the system. (System OK, but refrigerant leaked
gradually over time.)
Step 3
1. Check tightening torque of the connection where leak was detected.
2. If the connection is loose, tighten the connection to the specified torque; then evacuate, charge, and test
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3. If the connection is properly tightened, replace the O-ring; then evacuate, charge, and test the system.
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Case 2: Excessive refrigerant or insufficient condenser cooling
Measured pressure
Low-pressure side: Above 245 kPa (2.5 kg/cm2, 35.6 psi)
High-pressure side: Above 1,962 kPa (20 kg/cm2, 284 psi)
Condition
Insufficient cooling
Note
l If the condenser fan does not operate when the air conditioner is operating, see “Condenser
fan does not operate”; page U-8, before proceeding.
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GAUGE
H-PRESSURE
GAUGE FITTING
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Step 1
1. Check the condenser for bent fins or damage.
Repair or replace as necessary.
2. If the condenser is OK, go to Step 2.
Step 2
1. Discharge the excess refrigerant. (Refer to page U-32.)
Warning
l Always wear gloves and eye protection when dis-
charging the refrigerant.
2. Verify that the refrigerant pressure is normal.
Case 3: Air in system
Measured pressure
Low-pressure: Above 245 kPa (2.5 kg/cm2, 35.6 psi)
High-pressure: Above 2,256 kPa (23 kg/cm2, 327 psi)
Condition
Insufficient cooling
. . CAUSE ACTION
AIR IN SYSTEM EVACUATE
SYSTEM
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Step 1
Discharge the refrigeration system. (Refer to page U-32.)
Step 2
Evacuate the system to remove all air from it.
gFI;;r; page U-33.)
Charge the system with refrigerant. (Refer to page U-33.)
Step 4
After charging, measure the refrigerant pressure.
(Refer to page U-37.)
Step 5
If the low- and high-pressure sides are still too high, replace
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Case 4 Moisture in system
Measured pressure
Low-pressure: 50 cmHg (2.0 inHg): [Vacuum1
High-pressure: 667-l ,472 kPa (7-15 kg/cm , loo-213 psi)
Condition
Intermittent cooling
(Moisture in refrigeration system freezes in expansion valve and causes temporary blocking.
After time, ice melts and condition returns to normal.)
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CAUSE ACTION
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MOISTURE
IN SYSTEM WW;MTE
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Case 5 No refrigerant circulation
Measurement pressure
Low-pressure: 76 cmHg (3.0 inHg) [Vacuum]
High-pressure: Below 589 kPa (6 kg/cm’, 85 psi)
Condition
Refrigerant flow obstructed by moisture or dirt, causing freezing or blockage of expansion valve
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Step 1
Discharge the refrigeration system, (Refer to page U-32.)
Step 2
Evacuate the system to remove all air and moisture from it.
$?&$r:o page U-32.)
Charge the system with refrigerant. (Refer to page U-33.)
Step 4
After charging, measure the refrigerant pressure.
(Refer to page U-37.)
Step 5
If the low- and high-pressure sides are still too high, replace
the receiver/drier.
CAUSE ACTION
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MOISTURE
Id EVACUATE
IN SYSTEM SYSTEM
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CAUSE ACTION
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Step 1
Turn the air conditioner OFF for about 10 minutes. Turn the
air conditioner ON to determine whether the blockage is due
to moisture or dirt.
a) If caused by moisture
System will operate normally after being OFF for 10 minutes.
(Ice melts and relieves blockage.)
Refer to “Moisture in system”.
b) If caused by dirt
System remains abnormal after being OFF 10 minutes.
Go to Step 2.
Step 2
1. Remove the expansion valve. (Refer to page U-39.)
2. Blow out the dirt with compressed air.
3. If unable to remove the dirt, replace the expansion valve.
4. Evacuate, charge, and test the system.
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Case 6 Expansion valve stuck open
Measured pressure
Low-pressure: Above 245 kPa (2.5 kg/cm2, 35.6 psi)
High-pressure: 1,864-l ,962 kPa (19-20 kg/cm2, 270-284 psi)
Condition
Insufficient cooling
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1. Check whether there is frost or heavy dew on the suction
pipe (between cooling unit and compressor).
2. If neither is found, refer to “Excessive refrigerant or insuffi-
cient condenser cooling”; page U-17.
3. If either is found, replace the expansion valve.
(Refer to page U-39.)
Case 7 Faulty compressor
Measured pressure
Low-pressure: 392-589 kPa (4-6 kg/cm2, 57-85 psi)
High-pressure: 687-981 kPa (7-10 kg/cm2, loo-142 psi)
Condition
No cooling
MOISTURE EVACUATE
IN SYSTEM SYSTEM
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1. Run the engine at a fast idle.
2. Verify that the magnetic clutch is ON when the A/C switch
and blower switch are ON.
3. If the magnetic clutch remains OFF, refer to “Magnetic
clutch does not operate”; page U-10.
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