1998 ACURA INTEGRA Service Repair Manual

Troubleshooting
A/C System
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A/C sy3tem doe! not coms on{cornDrcssor lnd bolh fan3),
Disconnect the A/C pressure
switch 2P connector.
Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
Measure the voltage between theBLU/RED wire terminal (+) andbody ground {-).
Repeir opon in the BLU/RED wirobotwoon the A/C D.ossuro3witch and the A,/C diode.
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Check for continuity between theNo. 1 and No. 2 torminals of theA,/C pressure switch.
Check for Ay'C system pressure.
Recon nect the A/C pressure
switch 2P connector.
Repbce the A/C pro$ur6 3witch.
View from wire side
YEL/WHTBLU/RED l+l
fo page 22-17
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JView from wire sideFrom page 22-16
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8LK/YEL l+)
YEL/WHT {+}
View from wire side
BLU/FED
(cont'd)
Turn the ignition switch ON {ll).
Measure the voltago between theBLK/YEL wire terminal (+) andbody ground (-).
Reprir opon in th€ BLK/YEL wir€batween the under-d.sh tuse/relay box rnd the A/C therm6tlt.
ls there battery vohageT
Moasure tho voltage between theYEL,A/VHT wire terminal (+) andbody ground (-).
Repair op6n in the YEL/WHTwire betwGen the A/C pressure
switch snd the A/C thermostat.ls th6re battery voltage?
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Reconnect the A,/C thermostat 3Pconnector and connect the BLU/RED wire terminal to ground with
Do the radiator and con-denser fans run and thecompressor clutch engage?
Turn the ignition switch OFF anddisconnect the jumper wire.
To page 22'18
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Troubleshootang
A/C System (cont'd)
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Ftom page 22-17
Disconnect the heater controlpanel 'l4P connector.
Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
Measure the voltage between theBLU/RED wire terminal (+) andbody ground (-).
Ropair open in the BLU/RED wirebetween the A/C thermostat andthe heater control Danel,
Turn lhe ignition switch OFF.
ls the PVC switch OKI
Disconnect the heater fan switch6P connector.
Check lor continuity in the GBNwire between the heater controlpanel and the he6ter fan switch,
Repair open in the GRN wire be-tween the hester control panel
and the heater fan switch.
Check for continuity in the BLKwire between the heater fanswitch and body ground.
Check for an ooen in the BLKwire between the hetter fanswitch and body ground. ll rhewire is OK, check for poorground at G401 and G402.
ls there continuity?
Reolace the heater fan switch.
Remove the heater control panel(see page 21-25).No.'11 BLU/RED {+)
View from wire side
View from wire side
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A/G Thermostat
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Connect battery power to terminal C and ground termi-
nal B, and connect a test light between terminals A and
c.
NOTE: Use a 12 V, 3 W- 18 Wtest light.
Dip the Ay'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"C) or more.
lf the light doesn't come on and go off as specified,
replace the Ay'C thermostat.
12V,3W-18W
ABC
Relays
Test
There should be continuity between the No.1 and No.2
terminals when power and ground are connected to the
No.3 and No.4 terminals, and there should be no conti-
nuitv when Dower is disconnected.
Radiator fan relay
Condenser fan relay
Ay'C compressor clutch relay
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NOTE: The diode is designed to pass current in one
direction while blocking it in the opposite direction.
Use an analog ohmmeter, or a digital ohmmeter
equipped with a diode tester.
Check for current flow in both directions between the A
and B, and B and C terminals. There should be current
flow in only one direction.
DiodeA/C Switch
TestTest
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NOTE: The Ay'C switch contains a diode. Use an analog
ohmmeter, or a digital ohmmeter equipped with a diode
tesler.
Check for current flow in both directions between termi-
nals 11 and 12. There should be current flow in only one
direction.
po";; ONo
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A/C Service Tips and Precautions
The air conditioner system uses HFC-134a (R-134a) refrigerant and polyalkyleneglycol {PAG) refrigerant oil (ND-OlL 8: P/N
38897-PR7-A01AH or 38899 - PR7 - A01), which are not compatible with CFC-12 (R-12) refrigerant and mineral oil. Do not
use R-12 refrigerant or mineral oil in this system. and do not attempt to use R-12 servicing equipment; damage to the air
conditioner system or your servicing equipment will result.
Use only service equipment that is U.L.-listed and is certified to meet the requirements of SAE J2210 to remove R-l34a
from the air conditioner system.
CAUTION: Exposure to air conditioner refrigerant and lubricant vapor ot mist can irritate eyos, nose.nd throat, Avoid
breathing th€ air conditionsr rofrigerant 8nd lubricant vapo. or mist.
lf accidental system discharge occurs, ventilate work area before resuming service.
R-134a service equipment or vehicle air conditioner systems should not be pressure tested or leak tested with comp.essed
atf,
@ some mixtures ol air and R-13i[a have been shown to be combustible at olevat6d pre3sures and cln resuh
in fire or explosion causing iniury or property damage. Nover uso compressed air to prossure te3t R-13,[8 service equip-
ment or vehicle air condition6r 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 parts.
2. Keep moisture and dust out of the system. When disconnecting any lines. plug or cap the Jittings immediately; don't
remove the caps or plugs until just before you reconnect each line.
3. Before connecting any hose or line, apply a few drops of refrigerant oilto 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 refrigerant
into the atmosphere.
6. Add refrigerant oil after replacing the following parts.
NOTE:
. To avoid contamination, do not return the oil tothe container once dispensed, and never mix itwith other refriger-
ant oils.
.lmmediatelyafterusingtheoil,replacethecaponthecontainerandseal it to avoid moisture absorption.
. Do notspillthe refrigerant oil onthevehicle; it maydamagethe painu itthe refrigerant oil contacts the paint, wash
it off immediately.
Coodansor ..-.-.-............. 25 mt (5/6 ll.oz. 0.9 lmp.oz)
Evaporator ................. ,[0 m/ (1 1/3 fl.oz, 1.4 lmp.ozl
Line or hoss .................. 10 m? {1/3fl.oz, 0.'l lmp.ozl
Receiver/Dryer ............. 10 m/ (1/3 fl.oz, 0.4 lmp.ozl
Leskage repair .............25 m/ {5/6 fl.oZ, 0.9 lmp.oz)
Compreigor .....,......,..Fo1 comprgssor replace-
ment, subtract the volum€ of oil drained from the
removed comprassor lrom l/t{l m[ (1 213 ll.oz, 1,9
imp'ozl, and drain the calculated volume ot oil from
the new compressor: 140 m/ 11 213 ll.oz, 1.9
imp.oz)-Volum€ oI removed comprsssor = Volum€
to drain trom n€w compressor.
NOTE: Even if no oil is drained from the removed
comDressor, don't drain more than 50 m{ {1 2/3
fl.oz. 1.8 lmp.oz) from the new compressor.
O Dischargo hoso to the compressol (6 x 1.0 mml............................... 9.8 N'm (1.0 kgf.m, 7.2 lbf'ftl
@ Di3charge hose to the condenser {6 x 1,0 mm)
@ Condonser pipe to the condenser (6 x '1.0 mml
9.8 N'm (1.0 kgl.m, 7.2 lbf.ftl
.. 9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf.m,7.2lbl.ltl
@ Condenser pipe to the rec€ivor/dryer (6 x 1.0 mml
O Receiver pipe A to th8 recoiver/dryer (6 x 1.0 mml
@ Receiyar pipe A to lhe receiver pipe B ,...........
O Receiver pipe B to th8 .ocoiver pipe C ............
@ R€ceiver pipe C to the evaporator 16 x 1.0 mm)
@ Suction pipe B to th€ evaporator {6 x 1.0 mm) .......,.
@ Suqtion pipe A to the suction pipe B
O Suction hose to the suction pipe A ...........,.
@ Suction hose to the compressor 16 x 1.0 mml
9.8 N.m (1.0 kgf.m, 7.2 lbf.ftl
9.8 N'm (1.0 kgf.m, 7.2 lbf.fr)
13 N.m (1.3 kgf.m. 9.4 lbf.ft)
13 N.m (1.3 kgf.m,9.'l lbf.ftl
9.8 N.m (1.0 kgt m. 7.2 lbf.ftl
...... 9.8 N.m {1.0 kqf'm, 7.2 lbf.ft)
........ 31 N'm (3.2 kgf.m, 23 lbf.ft)
............ 31 N.m (3.2 kgf.m,23 lbtft)
..................... 9.8 N.m {r.0 kgf.m, 7.2 lbtft)
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A/C System Service
Recovery
Use only service equipment that is U.L.-listed and is cer-
tified to meet the requirements of SAE J2210 to remove
HFC-134a (R-134a) from the air conditioner system.
CAUTION: Exposure to air conditioner refrigerant and
lubricant vapor or mist can irritale eyes. nose and
throat. Avoid breathing the air conditioner rclrigerant
and lubricant vapor o. mist.
lf accidental system discharge occurs, ventilate work
area before resuming service.
R-134a service equipment or vehicle air conditioner sys-
tems should not be Dressure tested or leak tested with
compressed air.
@ some mixtures of air and R-134a have
been shown to be combustible at €levated pros3ures
and can result in lire or explosion causing iniury or
plop€rty damage. Never use comprossgd air to pressure
iest R-134a service equipment or vehicle air conditioner
sYstsms.
Additional health and safety information may be
obtained from the refrigerant and lubricant manufac-
tures,
Connect a R-134a refrigerant Recovery/Recycling/
Charging System to the vehicle. as shown, follow-
ing the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
Measure the amount of refrigerant oil removed
from the IVC system after the recovery process is
completed.
NOTE: Be sure to install the same amount of new
refrigerant oil back into the A/C system before
charging.
Recov€ry/Recycling/Cha.ging Systom.
HIGH.PRESSURESIDE
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Pressure Test Chart
Performance Test on page 22.24.
TEST RESULTSRELATED SYMPTOMSPROBABLE CAUSEREMEDY
Discharge (highlpressure
abnormally high
After stopping compressor, pressure
drops about 200 kPa (2.0 kgflcm',28psi) quickly, and then falls gradually.
Air in systemRecover, evacuate and rechargewith specified amount.Evacuation: see pag€ 22-38Charging: see page 22-39
Reduced or no air tlow throughconoenser.
. Clogged condenser orradiator fins. Condenser or radialor fannot working proPerly
CleanCheck voltage and fan rpmCheck fan direction
Line lo condenser is excessively hot.Restricted flow of felrigerantin systemRestricted lines
Dischargepressureabnormally low
High and low pressures are balancedsoon after stopping compressor. Lowside is higherthan normal.
. Faulty compressordischarge valve. Faulty compressor seal
Replace the compressor.
Outlet of expansion valve is notfrosted, low pressure gauge
indicates vacuum.
. Faulty expansion valve. lvloisture in system
. Replace. Recover, evacuate and rechargewith specified amount.
Suction (low)pressure
abnormally low
Expansion valve is not frosted andlow-pressure line is not cold. Lowpressure gauge indicates vacuum.
Frozen expansion valveFaulty expansion valveReplace the expansion valve.
Discharge temperature is low and theairflow from vents is restricted.Frozen evaporatorRun the fan with compressor off,then check A,/C thermostat.
Expansion valve is frosted.Clogged expansion valveClean or replace.
Receiver/dryer outlet is cool and inletis warm (should be warm duringoperal|onJ.
Clogged receiver/dryerReplace
Suctionpressureabnormally high
Low-pressure hose and seryicevalve are cooler than the temPera-ture around evaporator.
Expansion valve open toolongLoose expansion capillarytube
Repair or replace.
Suction pressure is lowered whencondenser is cooled by water.Excessive refrigerant insystemRecover. evacuate and rechargewith specified amount.
High and low pressure are equalizedas soon asthe compressor asstopped, and both gauges fluctuatewhile running.
Faulty gasket
Faulty high-pressure valveForeign panicle stuck in highpressure valve
Reolace the comDressor.
Suction and dis-charge pr€ssuresabnormally high
Reduced air flow throughcondenser.
. Clogged condenser orradiator fins. Condenser or radiator lannot working properly.
Clean condenser and radiatorCheck voltage and fan rpmCheck fan direction
No bubbles in sight glass whencondenser is cooled bv water.Excessive refrigerant in systemRecover. evacuate and rechargewith specified amount.
Suction anddischargepfessure
abnormally low
Low-pressure hose and metal endareas are cooler than evaDorator.Clogged or kinked lowpressure hose partsRepair or replace.
TemP€rature around expansionvalve is too low compared with thataround receiv€r/dryer.
Clogged high-pressure lineRepair or replace.
RetrigerantleaksCompressor clutch is dirty.Compressor shaft seal leakingReplace the compressor.
Comoressor bolt(s) are dirty.Leaking around bolt(s)Tighten bolt{s) or replacecompressor.
Compressor gasket is wet with oil.Gasket leakingReolace the comoressor.
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