Description
Outline
The air conditioner system delivers cooled air into the passenger compartment by circulating refrigerant through the sys-
tem as shown below.
CONDENSOR
This car uses HFC-134a {R-134a) refrigerant which does not contain chlorofluorocarbons Pay attention to the following
service items:
. Do not mix refrigerants CFC-I2 (R-l21 and HFC-134a (R-134a) They are not compatible'
. Use onty the recommended potyatkytenegtycol {PAG) refrigerant oil (ND-OIL 8: P/N 38899-PR7-A01) designed for the R-
134a compressor. Intermixing the recommended (PAG) refrigerant oil with any other refrigerant oil will result in com-
pressor tailure.
.A||lvcsystemparts(compressor.dischargeIine,suotionIine,evaporator,condenser.receiver/dryer,expansionva|ve.
o-ringsforioints}havetobeproperforre'rigerantR-l34a.DonotconfusewithR.l2parts.
. Use a halogen gas leak detector designed for refrigerant R-134a'
. R-.12 and C-l34a refrigerant servicing equipment are not interchangeable. Only use a Recovery/Recyclins/Charging
System that is U.L.-listed and is certifLd to meet the requirements of sAE J2210 to service R-134a air conditioning sys-
rems.
. Always recover the refrigerant R-134a with an approved Recover/Recycling/Charging System before disconnecting any
A,/C fitting.
coMpRESsoR -coNDENSER - RECEIVER/DRYER
High temperature/
high pressure gas
Suction and comPression
Less moisturized
low pressure vaPor
High temperature/ Traps debris High temperature/
hilh pressure liquid and removes high pressure liquid
Radiation of heat molsture
More liquidified
low Pressure vaPor
Absorption of heat
EVAPORATOR <-'----------.- EXPANSION VALVE
EVAFORATOR
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Troubleshooting
Reference Ghart
. Any abnormality must be correctsd before continuing the test.. Because of the precise measurgments needed, use a multimeter when testing.
Before performing any troubleshooting procedures check:. Fus€s .r No. 35120 A), *1 No. 33 (20 A), ), No. 13(7.5A). Grounds No. G401, G201, G'151, G101. Cleanliness and tightness of all connectors*1: In the under-hood fuse/relay box*2: In the under-dash fuse/relay box
SYMPTOMREMEDY
Radiator fan does not run 8t all.Perform the procedures in the flowchan (see page 22-8).
Condenser fan does not run at all.Perform the procedures in the flowchart (see page 22-10).
Both fans (radiator and condenser) do not
run for engine cooling, but they both run
with the Ay'C on.
Perform the procedures in the flowchan (see page 22-12).
Eoth fans do not run at all.Perform the procedures in the flowchart (see page 22-13).
Compressor clutch does not engage.Perform the procedures in the flowchart (see page 22-14).
Ay'C system does not come on
{compressor and both fans}.Perform the procedures in the flowchart (see page 22-16).
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Troubleshooting
Gompressor
R6move the comPressor clutch
refay and test it (see Page 22-19l..
Measuro the voltage bgtlveen th€
WHT wire terminal {+) and body
ground {-}.
Rap.ir op.n in ih. WHT wit.
batwaan tha undar-hood fuaa/
ralay box and thg comptaalol
clutch r.l.y.
Connect tho WHT and 8€D wire
terminals with a jumPer wire.
Disconnect the comPressor
clutch 1P connsctor.
Check for continuity in the RED
wiro botween the comPressorclutch relay and the comPressorclutch.
Replir op.n in th. REO wi.c
batwaan tho comPrdaor clutchrol.y and the compr.33oi clulch.
Inapact tha compter3oa clutchclelranca !nd ihc comPacaaorctutch fi€ld coil {!.. P.9.22'32}.
BLK/YEL {+l
WHT l+l
BLK/RED
View from wir€ side
View lrom wire side
To page 22-15
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From page 22-15
Turn the ignition switch ON (IIl.
Measure tho voltage betweon theBLK/YEL wire terminal (+) andbody ground (-).
R.p.i. op.n ir th. BLX/YEL wirobatwc.n tha unda.-darh fuao/r.l.y box .rd rh. A/C th.rmo.t!r.
Measure th€ voltage between theYEL/WHT wire terminal {+} andbody ground (-).
R.prir op.n in th. YEL/WHTwiro bctwaan tha A/C praaau.crwhch .nd th. A/C th..mo.ht.
ls there battory voltage?
T!rn the ignition switch OFF.
R€connect the Ay'C thermostat 3Pconn€ctor and connect the BLU/RED wire terminal to ground witha l!mper wire,
Do the radiator and con-donser fans run and thecompressor clutch engage?
Turn the ignition switch OFF anddisconn6ct the jumper wire.
YEL/WHT l+l
View from wir€ side
To page 22-18
(cont'd)
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A/C Thermostat
Test
Connect battery power to terminal C and ground termi-
nal B, and connect a test light between terminals A and
NOTE: Use a 12 V, 3W- 18Wtest light.
Dip the A-/C thermostat into a cup filled with ice water,
and check the test light.
The light should go off at 37"F (3"C) or less. and should
come on at 39"F (4"C1 or more.
lf the light doesn't come on and go off as specified,
replace the Ay'C thermostat.
There should be continuity between the A and C term!nals when power and ground are connected to the Band D terminals.
There should be no continuity when power is discon-nected.
. Radiator fan relay
Condenser fan relay
Compressor clutch relay
Relays
a
a
,I Ir-b
InP.I I
12V.3W-18W
ABC
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A/C Service Tips and Precautions
The air conditioner system uses HFC-134a (R-134a) .efrigerant and polyalkyleneglycol (PAG) retrigerant oil (ND-OIL g: p/N
38899 - PR7 - A0l ), which are not compatible with CFC-12 \R-'12) refrigerant and mineral oil. Do not use R-12 refrigerant ormineral oil in this system, and do not attempt to use R-'12 servicing equipment; damage to the air conditioner system oryour servicing equipment will result.
only use service equipment that is u.L,-listed and is certified to meet the requirements of sAE J2210 to remove R-134afrom the air conditioner svstem.
CAUTION: Exposure lo air conditioner refrigorant and lubricanl vapor or mi3t cln irritato gyos, nose and throat. Avoidbreathing lhe air conditioner refrigerant and lubricant vapor or mist.
lf accidental system discharge occurs, ventilate work area befor€ resuming service.R-134a service equipment or vehicle air conditioner systems should not be pressure tested or leak tested with compressedair.
@ some mirtures of air and R-l3ifa have been 3hown to be combu3tible at slsvated prossuros and can relultin fire or explosion causing inlury or property damage. Never use complessod ai. to prgssure t€|st R-134a service equip-ment or vehicle air conditiongr systems.
Additional health and safety information may be obtained from the refrigerant and lubricant manufacturers.'1. Always disconnect the negative cable from the battery whenever replacing air conditioning pans.
2. Keep moisture and dust out of the system. When disconnecting any lines, plug or cap the fittings immediately; don'tremove the caps or plugs until just before you reconnect each line.
3. Before con necting a ny hose or line, apply a few drops of refrigerant oil (ND-OIL 8: P/N 38899 - PR7 - AO1) to the O-ring.4. When tightening or loosening a fitting, use a second wrench to support the matching fitting.5. When recovering the system, use a R-134a refrigerant Recovery/Recycling/Charging System; don't release refrigerantinto the atmosDhere.
6. Add refrigerant oil (ND-OlL 8: P/N 38899 - PR7 - A01) after replacing the following parts:
NOTE:
. To avoid contamination, do not return the oil to the container once dispensed, and never mix it with other refriqer-ant orls.
. lmmediately after using the oil, replace the cap on the container and seal ittoavoid moisture absorption,. Do not spill the refrigerant oil on the car; it may damage the paint; if the re{rigerant oil contacts the paint, wash itoff immediately.
Condenser ..................... 25 m/ (5/6 fl.oz, 0.9 lmp.oz)
Evaporator ................. ilo mf 17 113fl.oz,1.4 lmp.oz)
Line or hose 10 ml (1/3 fl.oz. o.il lmp'ozl
Receiver/Dryer .....,.,,...., 10 m{ l1l3 tl.oz, 0.4 lmp.ozl
Leakage repair .............. 25 mf (5/6 fl.oz, 0.9 lmp.ozl
Compressor For compressor .eplaco-
m€nt, subtract the volumo of oil drained from tho
removed compressor trom 140 ml 11 213 ll.oz, 1,9
imp.ozl, and drain the calculalgd volume of oil from
tho new compressor: 140 mf 11 213 ll. oz, 1.9
imp.ozl- Volume ot removod compressor = Volume
to drain from n€w compressor.
NOTE: Even if no oil is drained from the removed
compiessor, don't drain more than 50 ml 11 213
fl.oz, 1.8 lmp .oz) from the new comDressor.
O Dischargo hose to the compresso. (6 x 1.0 mml .............................. 9.8 N.m {1.0 kgt.m, 7.2 lbf.ft)(, Discharge hosa to ths condenser (6 x 1.0 mm) . 9.8 N.m {1.0 kgf.m, j.Z lbl.ftl@ Condenser pipe to tho condenser (6 x 1.0 mml 9.8 N.m n.O kaf.m,t-2tbl.ftl
@ Condenser pipe to the receiver/dryer (6 x 1.0 mm) ......................... 9.8 N.m (1.0 katm,7.2 lbf.ft)@ Receiver pipe A to tho receiver/dryer 16 x 1.0 mm) ......................... 9.8 N.m (1.0 kttm. 7.2 lbt.ft)@ Receiver pipe A to th6 receiver pipe B ......................................
O Receiver pipe B to the receiver pipe C .............................................. 13 N.m {1.3 kgt.m. 9.4 lbt'ft)
13 N.m {1.3 kgf.m.9.4 lbf'ft)@ Receiver pipe C to the evaporator (6 x 1.0 mm) 9.8 N.m {1.0 kgf.m , j.Zlbl.ftl
@Suaion pip€ B to the evaporator {6x 1.0 mm) ................ ................ 9.8 N.m tt.O t!f.-, r.Z tUt tt}@ Sustion pipe A to the suction pipe B .................. 3t N.m (3.2 klnm,23 lbf.ft)(, Suction hose lo the suction pipe A ................ ...... 31 N.m (3.2 kgf.m, 23 tbf.ftl
OA Suction hose to the compressor {5x 1.0 mm} ................ ................. 9.8 N.m 11.0 kgt.m,7.2 lbf.ft)
ET
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Pressure Test Chart
NOTE: Performance Test on page 22-24.
TEST RESULTSRELATED SYMPTOMSPROAABLE CAUSEREMEDYDischsrge(high) pressureabnormallynrgn
AftEr stopping compressor, pressuredrops to about 200 kPa (2.0 kof/cmr. 28psi) quickly, and then falls gr;dua y.
Air in systemRecover, evacuate and recharqowith sDecified amount. -
Evacuation: see Daqe 22-38Charoino: se6 D;op--2?-?qNo bubbles in sight g16ss when con-denser is cooled bv water.E-\cessive refrigerant in sys-Recover, evacuate and recharqewith specitied amount. -
Reduced or no air flow through con-oenser.Clogged condenser orradiato. finsCondenser o. radiator fannot working properly
CleanCheck voltage and fan rpmunecK lan ofeclton
Line to condenser is excessivelv hot.Restricted flow of refriger-ant In syslem. Restricted lines
Discharge pres-su re abnormal-Excossive bubbles in sight glass;condenser is not hot.Insuff icient refrigerant insyslemCheck for leakCharge systemHigh and low pressures are balancedsoon after stopping compressor. Lowside is higher than normal,
Faulty compressor dis-cnarge vaNsFaulty compressor seal
Replace the compressor.
Outlet of expansion vslve is not frost-ed, low pressure gauge indicates vacu-um,
. Faulty expansion valve. Moisture in sysiem. Replace. Recover, evacuate and recharoewith specified amount. -
Suction (lowlpressureabnormally low
Excessive bubbles in sight glass;conqenser rs not hot_Insuff icient ref rigerantReoair the leaks.Reaover, evacuate and recharoewith sDecifisd amount. -
Charqe as required.Expansion valve is not trosted and lowpressur€ line is not cold. Low pressuregauge Inorcates vacuum.
Frozen expansion valveFaulty expansion valveReplace the expansion valve.
Discharge temperaturg is low and theair flow from vents is restricted.Froren evaporatorRun the tan with comoressor oftthen check Ay'C thermostat.Expansion valve is frost€d.Clogged expansion valveCl€an or replace.Receiver/dryer outlet is cool and inletisrryarm (should be warm during oper-Clogged r€ceiver/dry€rReplace
Suction pres-su re abnormal-ly high
Low pressure hose and check joint arecooler than the temDeraturo aroundevaDorator.
'
ffin"nsion u"lu" oD"n too
. Loose expansion capillary
Repair or replace.
Suction pressure is lowered when con-denser is cooled by water,Excessive refrigerant in sys-remRecover, evacuate and recharqewith sDecifi€d amount. -
High and low pressure are equalizedas soon as the compressor is stopped,and both gauges fluctuate while run-nrng.
Faultv oasketFaulty Figh pressure valveForeign particle stuck inhigh pressure valve
Replace the compressor.
Suction anddischarg€ pres-sufes aonor-mally high
Reduced air flow through condenser.. Clogged condenser orradiator fins. Condenser or radiator fannot working properly.
Clean condenser and radiatorCheck voltage and fan rpmCheck fan direcrion
No bubbles in sight glass when con-cl€nser is cooled bv water.Excessive refrigerant in sys-remRgcover, €vacuate and recharoewith sp€cified amount.Suction snddischarge pres-su r€ abnormal-
Low pressure hose and metal endafeas are cooler than evaDorator.Clogged or kinked tow pre€-sure nos€ pansFepair or replace.
Temperature around expansion valveis too low compared with that aroundrecerver/orver.
Clogged high pressure lineRepair or replace.
Refrig€rantleaksCompressor clutch is dirty.Compressor shaft seal leak-IngReplace the comDressor.
Compressor bolt(s) are dirty.Leaking around bolt(s)Tighten bolt(sl or replace com-pressor.Compressor gasket is wet with oil. IGasket leakingReplace the compressor.
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