1998 JAGUAR X308 display

Climate Control System - General Informatio
n - Climate Control System
D
iagn
osis and Testing
I
n
troduction
It is very i
m
portant to positive
ly identify the area of concern before starting a rectification procedure. A little time spent with
your customer to identify the conditions under which a pr oblem occurs will be beneficial. See below for example:
Sym
ptom Chart
Re
lev
ant criteria are: Weather conditions,
ambient temperature, intermittent or cont inuous fault, airflow fault, temperature
control fault, distribution fault and air inlet problem.
Functio n
al Check
This
s
imple 'first line check' will allo
w you to ascertain whether the system is operating within its design parameters, withou t
recourse to PDU.
1. 1. With the engine at normal running temperature.
2. 2. Presss AUTO to display selected temperature and illuminate AUTO and A/C state lamps.
3. 3. Rotate FAN to increase or decrease lowe r speed, verify bar graph representation.
4. 4. Select A/C to toggle on or off. (T he compressor may be inhibited by the ECM should either the engine
temperature NOT be normal or the ambient be < 2° C).
5. 5. Select RECIRC , state lamp should be lit and the recirculation flaps open.
6. 6. Select distribution butt ons in turn, verify correct air distribution and relevant state lamp.
7. 7. Select DEFROST , check max fans and air to the windshield.
8. 8. Cycle TEMPERATURE to ' HI ' and ' LO ' to verify demanded variations and display operation. Note that extremes
will provide max heat or cold independent of in-car temperature.
9. 9. Select EXT to toggle between am bient and control temperatures.
10. 10. Select F (where fitted) and R - noting exterior mirror; verify timer and operation (glass may be warm to the
touch)
11. 11. Initiate system 'Self Test' to display stored faul ts should any of the above not perform as stated.
Sy
stem Symptoms
There
are five
basic symptoms associated
with air conditioning fault diagnosis.
The following conditions are not in order of priority.
Sy m
ptom
Possib
l
e Sources
Acti
o
n
N
o defrostN o
airflow to windshield
*
Check blower s and flaps
*
N o functi
on in defrost mode
*
Check A/CCM
*
Mo de s
election not available
*
Chec k
control panel communication
*
Ai rfl
ow OK but no heat
*
Check water pu
mp and valve
*

Climate Co
ntrol System - General In
formation - Air Conditioning (A/C)
System Check - Re tail Procedure
Gen
eral Procedures
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vacuating the Manifold Gauge Set
Connecting the Manifold Gauge Set
C
AUTION: Only use hoses with connectors wh
ich are dedicated to HFC 134A charge ports.
Stabilizing the System

1.
At
tach the center (service) hose to a vacuum pump and start
the pump. Open fully both high and low valves and allow the
vacuum to remove air and mois ture from the manifold set for
at least five minutes.
CAUTION: It is imperative th at the vacuum pump is not
subjected to a positi ve pressure of any degree. Therefore the
pump must be fitted wi th an isolation valve at the center (service
hose) connection and this valve mu st be closed before the pump
is switched off. This operation replaces the 'purge' procedure used
on previous systems. Observe the manufacturer's
recommendation with regard to vacuum pump oil changes.
Turn the vacuum pump off and isol ate it from the center service
hose but do not open the hose to atmosphere.
1. Att
achment of the hose quick release connectors to the high
and low side system ports is stra ightforward, provided that the
high and low valves are closed and the system is NOT
operational.
WARNING: UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THE
CONNECTIONS BE MADE WITH THE SYSTEM IN OPERATION OR
THE VALVES OPEN. SHOULD THE VALVES BE OPEN AND A
VACUUM PUMP OR REFRIGERANT CONTAINER ATTACHED, AN
EXPLOSION COULD OCCUR AS A RESULT OF HIGH PRESSURE
REFRIGERANT BEING FORCED BACK INTO THE VACUUM PUMP OR
CONTAINER.
Assessment of system operating efficiency and fault
classification may be achieved by using the facilities on your
Recovery / Recharging / Recycling station, follow the
manufacturer's instructions implicitly and observe all safety
considerations.
1. Accurate test gauge data wi
ll on
ly be attained if the system
temperatures and pressures are stabilized.
E
nsure that equipment and hoses cannot come into
contact with engine moving parts or sources of heat.
It is recommended th at a free standing air
mover is placed
in front of the vehicle to provide air flow through the
condenser / cooling system.
St
art the engine, allow it to attain normal working
temperature and set at fast idle (typically 1200 to 1500
rpm).


Select full

air condit
ioning performance.
With
all temperatures and pres
sures stable, or displaying
symptoms of faults; begin relevant test procedures.

Twin blower assemblies Center mounted evaporator, heater and air distribution unit Electric solenoid water valve controlled heating Electric water pump assembly Servo motor driven air distribution flaps Dedicated side glass defrost / demist vents External temperature sensor Motorised in-car aspirator Solar sensor
Electronic Control Panel
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Digital temperature display Manual fan speed level External temperature display Celsius / Fahrenheit selection Heated windshield switch (where fitted) Heated backlight switch Defrost switch Manual airflow distribution overrides (4) Access to self diagnostic system and error codes
Sensors
External ambient temperature sensor Motorized in-car aspirator Heater matrix temperature sensor Evaporator temperature sensor Solar sensor
These sensors feedback information to the Air Conditioning Control Module (A/CCM) which automatically adjusts air
temperature, airflow volume and distributi on from the air conditioning unit to maintain a stable passenger compartment
average temperature under changing weather conditions.
Major Components

Ref #12 DEF (resumes the system on at the previous temperature setting).
Button (switch) logic
All buttons with an integral LED state lamp conform to the following operating logic.
When the state lamp is lit the relevant func tion is operational. From this condition, pressing the button will de-activate the
function, confirmed by the LED being de-energized and the pres ence of a single audible 'beep'. A single 'beep' will
accompany the state lamp to confirm function re-selection.
1. 1. ON / OFF and manual fan speed.
Pressing this knob activates the system ON at the last settin g or switches the system OFF. Rotate the knob clockwise to
increase and anti-clockwise to decrease fan speed and thus airflow.
With the system OFF, ram air is available by the selected air di stribution mode (indicated by state lamp). Air flow will NOT
occur unless a manual air distribution mo de is selected, this air being unconditioned and flow dependent upon vehicle
speed.
• NOTE: The blowers are inhibited until the engine coolant te mperature is > 35°C, unless DEFROST, FACE or DEMIST modes
are selected.
2. 2. Manual Air Recirculation
Closes the outside air intakes of the blower asse mblies and recirculates air within the vehicle.
Two options of control are available :
Timed Recirculation. Pressing the button for less than 1.5 seconds lights up the LED (confirmed by a single bleep).
This provides recirculation of interior air for a period of approximately 5 minutes. Pressing the button within five
minutes returns the system to fresh air intake mode.
Continuous Recirculation. Pressing and holding the button for more than 1.5 seconds lights up the LED (confirmed by two beeps). This provides continuous reci rculation of interior air. Pressing the button returns the system to fresh air
intake mode.
• NOTE: Avoid using manual air recirculatio n for prolonged periods in cold weather, this may result in interior misting of
glass.
3. 3. Temperature Scale Selection
Press the appropriate button to display temperatures in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.
4. 4. Manual Fan Speed
Rotating the fan speed control knob (to vary fan speed) will di splay a proportional number of horizontal bars on the LCD.
There are total of eleven manual fan speeds available.
5. 5. Temperature Display
Indicator of internal demand temperatur e or external ambient temperature. The external ambient is updated every 4
seconds when the road speed > 25 km / h.
6. 6. Scale
Selected temperature scale, Celsius or Fahrenheit.
7. 7. External temperature
Symbol indicates when this option is selected

8.8. Automatic
Symbol indicates when the control of , temperature, fan speed and air distribution are all in Auto mode.
9. 9. External
There are two modes of external ambient temperature selection;
Quick Display. Pressing the button for <1.5 seconds (con firmed by a single bleep) will display the external
temperature for 4 seconds.
Continuous Display. Pressing and holding the button fo r >1.5 seconds (confirmed by two beeps) displays the
external ambient temperature continuously, the value of which will be updated every 4 seconds given that vehicle
road speed is > 25 km/h. Pressing the button again fo r <1.5 seconds resets to the previous display.
• NOTE: Continuous external temperature display will be cancel led when the ignition is switched OFF but not during engine
cranking.
10. 10. A/C
This push-on / push-off button will either select or deselect (as indicated by the state lamp) the refrigeration system.
The refrigeration system is automatically engaged when the Auto button is pressed.
• NOTE: Interior misting of screens may be reduced by continuous operation of th e refrigeration system.
11. 11. Auto
When selected and the state lamp lit, A/C mode will be operat ional and control of vent outlet temperature, fans speed and
air distribution will be automatic.
AUTO mode will disengage should manual air distribution or defrost buttons be operated or the manual fan speed knob be
rotated.
• NOTE: Automatic temperature control is constantly main tained irrespective of selected manual overrides.
12. 12. Defrost
Push-on push-off button, which when engaged will direct all air to the front and side glass at maximum fan speed. The
heated windshield (if fitted) will also be energized for a timed cycle of 6,5 minute s, but may be cancelled by pressing the
HEATED WINDSHIELD (F) button. Pressing 'DEF' again will retu rn to the last setting with automatic temperature control
being maintained.
Directing warm and humid air onto a cold screen can produce interior misting of screens. Operating the climate control
system without the refrigerati on system operating will exacerbate this problem.
• NOTE: Directing cold air onto the screen in warm humid conditions can produce external condensation.
13. 13. Heated Windshield (F)
Pressing the heated windshield button (whe re fitted) will energize the electrically heated windshield elements for a timed
cycle of 6,5 minutes; pressing the button again will cancel the request. Should the engine stall or the ignition be turned
OFF, the timer will be cleare d and the function cancelled.
• NOTE: The heated windshield may be activated with the cl imate control system OFF but the engine must be running.
In very cold ambient temperatures, icing of the interior of the glass is possible when the climate control system is operating
in AUTO mode; to reduce this poss ibility the A/CCM provides automatic operation of the heated windshield.
With the following conditions met, the heated windshield will automatically energize but the state lamp will NOT be lit.

External temperature < -10 °C Vehicle speed > 65 km / h The first two conditions exist > 2 minutes. Engine speed > 50 revs / min
14. 14. Heated Backlight (R)
Pressing the heated backlight button will simultaneously energize the heater elements for timed cycles of;
21 minutes backlight 11 minutes exterior mirrors
Pressing the button again within the 21 minute timer will cancel the request.
If the engine is stalled, or the ignition switched OFF, the backlight and door mirror timers will be cleared, resulting in both
functions being switched off.
• NOTE: Both the backlight and door mirrors may be activated with the climate control system OFF, but the engine must be
running.
15. 15. Temperature Decrease
Pressing this button (BLUE symbol) decreases the interior temperature setting in 1° increments. Should the button be
pressed when the setting temperature is below the lower automatic control temperature limit, the display will indicate 'LO'.
16. 16. Temperature Increase
Pressing this button (RED symbol) will raise the temperature setting in 1° increments Should the button be pressed when
the setting temperature is above the upper automatic control temperature limit, the display will indicate 'HI'.
Automatic Temperature Control Range
°C°F
LOLO
1761
62
1863
64
1965
66
2067
68
2169
70
2271
72
2373
74
2475
76
2577
78
2679
80
2781
82
2883
84
2985
86
3087
88
3189

LO demands the maximum COOLING performance from the system with the blowers operating automatically at maximum
speed.
HI demands the maximum HEATING performance from the system with the blowers operating automatically at maximum
speed.
Pressing and holding either temperature selection button co ntinuously changes the setting temperature by steps of 1°,
every 0.4 seconds.
• NOTE: The interior temperature does not change when the temperature scale is changed between Celsius and Fahrenheit,
however the temperature display will chan ge to the nearest equivalent number.
Examples:
17C 61F 17C 66F 19C 66F
• NOTE: When operating in HI or LO mode and the AUTO butt on is pressed, the system will adopt the nearest automatic
control temperature setting:
LO AUTO DISPLAY INDICATES 17° C or 61° F HI AUTO DISPLAY INDICATES 31° C or 90° F
• NOTE: When switching the system on us ing the AUTO button, the system will display the previous temperature setting,
except under the following conditions:
LO, system OFF, auto display indicates 17° C or 61° F HI, system OFF, auto display indicates 31° C or 90° F
17. 17. Face
Pressing this button will direct all airflow to the center and side face vents only; pressing again will return the system to
automatic control mode.
• NOTE: When in AUTO mode and in a hot c limate, a bleed of cold air is delivered to foot level. This bleed automatically
shuts off when the inte rior temperature has cooled sufficiently.
18. 18. Bi-Level
This push-on / push-off button will direct air to the center and side face vent s and the front footwells. Pressing the button
(off) will return the system to automatic control mode.
19. 19. Foot
This push-on / push-off button will direct the majority of airflow to the front footwells with a small bleed of air to the fron t
and side screens. Pressing the button (off) will return the system to automatic control mode.
20. 20. Demist
Pressing this button will direct air to the front and side screens and the front foot wells. Pressing the button (off) will return
the system to automatic control mode.
Fascia Air Outlets
90
HIHI

Parts List
Air temperature from the centre (and EOD) vents is slightly cooler than the foot outlets; however this temperature cannot
be varied independently.
The EOD vents, not shown, feature similar controls.
Automatic Operation
Initial setting
Should a new A/CCM be fitted, it will 'power-up' in the OFF mode; switching ON will result in the following settings:
After initial start up the system operating conditions will be st ored in the A/CCM to the conditions which prevailed prior to
ignition OFF.
Maximum Heating / Cooling
Maximum Heating (temperature setting HI)
ItemPart NumberDescription
1—Airflow control
2—Air direction control
FeatureStatus
Setting temperature24°C or 75°F
LH and RH blower assembly recirculation / fresh flapFresh mode
Control modeAutomatic 'AUTO' displayed
BlowerAuto
Compressor outputA/C ON
Heated windshield and mirrorsOFF
Water valveAuto temperature control
ItemControlOverride Allowed
Water valveFully open (not energised)-
BlowerMaximumYes
Fresh / recircFreshYes
Air distributionFeet (state lamp OFF)Yes
A/C systemOFFYes
Cool air by-passFully closed-