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GENERAL PROCEDURES
Refrigerant System Tests
1. Connect the R- 134a Manifold Gauge Set. For additional information, refer to Manifold Gauge Set Connection in this section.
2. Adjust the climate controls for maximum cooling. zStart the engine.
z Select MAX A/C operation.
z Set the blower motor speed to maximum.
3. Stabilize the in- vehicle temperature at 21- 27°C (70-80°F).
4. NOTE: When the ambient temperatures exceed 38°C (100°F), do not run the engine above
normal idle speed.
Maintain the engine speed at 1,500 rpm.
5. Determine the compressor discharge (high) pressure. 1. Record the ambient temperature.
2. Record the discharge (high) pressure.
3.NOTE: In ambient temperatures between 38- 43°C (100-110°F), the system performance
pressures will be the same as those for ambient temperatures shown on the chart in the
32- 38°C (90- 100°F) range.
The system performance is acceptable when the pressure reading falls between the
upper and lower limits shown.
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6. Determine the compressor suction (low) pressure.
1. Record the ambient temperature.
2. Record the suction (low) pressure.
3.NOTE: In ambient temperatures between 38- 43°C (100-110°F), the system performance
pressures will be the same as those for ambient temperatures shown on the chart in the
32- 38°C (90- 100°F) range.
The system performance is acceptable when the pressure reading falls between the
upper and lower limits shown.
7. Determine the A/C clutch ON time. 1. Record the ambient temperature.
2. Record the A/C clutch ON time in seconds.
3.NOTE: When the ambient temperature is above 26°C (80°F), the A/C clutch may not
cycle.
The system performance is acceptable when the recorded time falls between the upper
and lower limits shown.
8. Determine the A/C clutch OFF time. 1. Record the ambient temperature.
2. Record the A/C clutch OFF time in seconds.
3.NOTE: When the ambient temperature is above 26°C (80°F), the A/C clutch may not
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The system performance is acceptable when the recorded time falls between the upper
and lower limits shown.
9. Determine the total A/C clutch cycle time. 1. Record the ambient temperature.
2. Record the time the A/C clutch is engaged plus the time it is disengaged (time ON plus time OFF).
3. NOTE: When the ambient temperature is above 26°C (80°F), the A/C clutch may not
cycle.
The system performance is acceptable when the recorded time falls between the upper
and lower limits shown.
10. Determine the A/C clutch cycle rate per minute. 1. Record the ambient temperature.
2. Record the number of A/C clutch cycles occurring in one minute.
3.NOTE: When the ambient temperature is above 26°C (80°F), the A/C clutch may not
cycle.
The system performance is acceptable when the recorded number of cycles falls
between the upper and lower limits shown.
11. Determine the center A/C register discharge temperature. 1. Record the ambient temperature. Klj . 3 ba
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2. Record the center A/C register discharge temperature.
3.
NOTE: In ambient temperatures between 38- 43°C (100-110°F), the A/C register
discharge temperatures will be the same as those for ambient temperatures shown on
the chart in the 32- 38°C (90-100°F) range.
The system performance is acceptable when the center A/C register discharge
temperature falls between the upper and lower limits shown. Klj . 4 ba
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GENERAL PROCEDURES
Air Conditioning (A/C) Clutch Air Gap Adjustment
1. Check the A/C clutch air gap at three equally- spaced places between the A/C clutch hub (2884)
and the A/C clutch pulley (2E884).
2. Remove the A/C clutch. Add or remove spacers between the A/C clutch and the compressor shaft until clearance is within specification. For additional information, refer to Section 412 - 03 .
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GENERAL PROCEDURES
Manifold Gauge Set Connection
1. Turn both valves on the R- 134a Manifold Gauge Set clockwise to close the low- and high-
pressure hoses to the center manifold and center hose.
2. Remove the A/C charging valve cap (19D702) from the low- pressure service gauge port valve.
3. Remove the A/C charging valve cap from the high- pressure service gauge port valve.
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4. Connect the R-134a Manifold Gauge Set low-
pressure hose and the R-134a low side quick
disconnect to the low- pressure service gauge port valve.
5. Connect the R-134a Manifold Gauge Set high- pressure hose and the R-134a high side quick
disconnect to the high- pressure service gauge port valve. Klj . 2 ba
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