2005 Citroen C4 circuit

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CONDITIONING
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CHECKING THE EFFICIENCY OF THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
Aircon circuit diagnosis table
Principal problem Symptom Possible causes
Incorrect adjustment of the aircon compressor
clutch
The clutch of the aircon compressor Aircon fluid quantity
remains engaged
Aircon compressor defective
The aircon compressor makes an abnormal Lack of aircon fluid in the aircon circuit
noiseAircon compressor valves defective
The clutch of the aircon compressor Aircon compressor clutch
remains engaged and slips
Auxiliaries drive belt
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CONDITIONING
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CHECKING THE EFFICIENCY OF THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
Aircon circuit diagnosis table
Principal problem Symptom Possible causes
Low pressure and high pressure too highAircon pressure reducer defective
Duct clogged
Low pressure too high and high pressure too low Aircon compressor seal defective
Aircon evaporator sensor defective
Low pressure too low and high pressure too high Aircon pressure reducer jammed
Abnormal levels of pressuretoo high
Filtering and drying cartridge obstructed
Duct clogged
Duct clogged
Aircon pressure reducer jammed
Low pressure and high pressure too low
Lack of aircon fluid in the aircon circuit
Aircon compressor defective
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AIR
CONDITIONING
CHECKING THE EFFICIENCY OF THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
Aircon circuit diagnosis table
Principal problem Symptom Possible causes
Low pressure normal and high pressure too high Presence of air in the aircon circuit
Low pressure normal and high pressure too lowAircon pressostat defective
Evaporator sensor defective
Abnormal levels of pressure Low pressure too high and high pressure normal Aircon pressure reducer jammed open
Filtering and drying cartridge saturated or
Low pressure too low and high pressure normal clogged
Aircon pressure reducer iced up
Under cooling too weak Lack of aircon fluid
Air conditioning operating inExcess aircon fluid
back-up mode
Under cooling excessive Presence of air in the aircon circuit
Filtering and drying cartridge clogged
NOTE: In all cases, measure the excessive heating (SC)and the blow air temperature.
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