2005 MITSUBISHI LANCER Workshop Manual

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
HEATER, AIR CONDITIONER AND VENTILATION55-69
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
SIGHT GLASS REFRIGERANT LEVEL
TEST
M1552008400378
1. Start the engine.
2. Operate the air-conditioner, and then set the
temperature to maximum cooling.
3. Hold the engine speed at 1500 r/min.
4. Check the refrigerant level (bubble state) through
the sight glass.
CAUTION
Use the low-pressure service valve.
NOTE: Use the refrigerant recovery station to
charge the specified refrigerant because you can
not calculate the amount of the refrigerant
properly with the sight glass.
MAGNETIC CLUTCH TESTM1552008500405
1. Disconnect the magnetic clutch connector to the
magnetic clutch.
2. Connect positive battery voltage directly to the
connector for the magnetic clutch.3. If the magnetic clutch is normal, there will be a
"click." If the pulley and armature do not make
contact ("click"), there is a malfunction.
COMPRESSOR DRIVE BELT
ADJUSTMENT
M1552001000335
<1300, 1600>
Refer to GROUP 11A, On-vehicle Service − Drive
Belt Tension Check P.11A-7.
<2000>
Refer to GROUP 11C, On-vehicle Service − Drive
Belt Tension Check P.11C-7.
DUAL PRESSURE SWITCH CHECKM1552010400320
1. Remove the dual pressure switch connector and
connect the high/low pressure side terminals
located on the harness side as shown in the
illustration..
2. Install a gauge manifold to the high-pressure side
service valve of the refrigerant line. (Refer to
P.55-98, P.55-99.)
3. When the high/low pressure sides of the dual
pressure switch are at operation pressure (ON)
the resistance should less than two ohms
between the terminals. If open circuit, replace the
switch. Items State
Insufficient Many bubbles are seen.
If refrigerant is extremely
low, it appears white.
Sufficient or excess
refrigerantNo bubbles are seen.
AC005963
Bubbles Insufficient
refrigerantSufficient or excess
refrigerant
AC
AC005671
Magnetic clutch connector
AC
AC001368AD High/Low
Pressure Side
Low-pressure side
High-pressure side
ON
OFFON
OFF
2650 ± 200 2060 ± 200230 ± 20 210 ± 25
(kPa)

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
HEATER, AIR CONDITIONER AND VENTILATION55-70
CHARGING M1552001200362
1. With the handles turned back all the way (valve
closed), install the adaptor valve to the
low-pressure side of the gauge manifold.
2. Connect the charging hose (blue) to the adaptor
valve.
3. Connect the quick joint (for low-pressure) to the
charging hose (blue).
CAUTION
•Use tools that are suited to R134a.
•To install the quick joint, press section when
connecting, run your hand along the hose
while pressing to ensure that there are no
bends in the hose.
4. Connect the quick joint (for low-pressure) to the
low- pressure service valve.
NOTE: The low-pressure service valve should be
connected to the flexible suction hose.5. Close the high and low-pressure valves of the
gauge manifold.
CAUTION
Be sure to connect the power plug of the vacuum
pump to the vacuum pump adapter, and then
connect the power plug of the adapter to a 100-V
outlet.
6. Install the vacuum pump adaptor to the vacuum
pump.
7. Connect the charging hose (yellow) to the R-134a
connection port of the vacuum pump adaptor.
8. Tighten the adaptor valve handle (valve open).
9. Open the low-pressure valve of the gauge
manifold.
10.Turn the power switch of the vacuum pump to the
ON position.
NOTE: Even if the vacuum pump power switch is
turned ON, the vacuum pump will not operate
because of the power supply connection in step
(6).
CAUTION
Do not operate the compressor for evacuation.
11.Turn the vacuum pump adaptor switch to the
R134a side to start the vacuum pump.
12.Evacuate to a vacuum reading of 100 kPa or
higher (takes approx. 10 minutes).
AC212526
AB
A
Sleeve Low-pressure
service valve Quick
joint
(for low
pressure)
SwitchVacuum
pump
Power supply
plug Vacuum
pump
adaptor R-12
connection
portCharging hose
(blue)
Adapter
valveCharging hose
(yellow)Gauge manifold
Switch
R-134a
connection
port Low-pressure
valveHigh-pressure
valve
AC212535
Vacuum
pump Low-pressure
service valve
AB
Vacuum pump
adaptor switch

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
HEATER, AIR CONDITIONER AND VENTILATION55-71
CAUTION
Do not operate the compressor in the vacuum
condition; damage may occur.
13.Loosen the valve of the adapter valve fully (valve
closed), and turn off the vacuum pump adapter
switch. Then leave it for five minutes.
14.Check the system for proper sealing (negative
pressure should not decrease).
15.Connect the service can valve to the service can
with the handle loosened fully (valve closed).
16.Turn the handle of the adaptor valve back all the
way (valve closed), remove it from the gauge
manifold and install the service can.
17.Tighten the handle of the charging valve (valve
closed) to puncture the service can.
CAUTION
If the service can is inverted, liquid refrigerant
may be drawn into the compressor damaging it
by liquid compression. Keep the service can
upright to ensure that refrigerant is charged in
gas state.
18.Turn the handle of the charging valve back (valve
open) and tighten the handle of the adaptor valve
(valve open) to charge the system with refrigerant.
19.If the refrigerant is not drawn in, turn the handle of
the adaptor valve back all the way (valve closed).
20.Check for gas leaks using a leak detector. If a gas
leak is detected, re-tighten the connections, and
then repeat the charging procedure from
evacuation in step (11).
CAUTION
The leak detector for R-134a should be used.
21.Start the engine.
22.Operate the A/C and set to the lowest
temperature (MAX. COOL).
23.Fix the engine speed at 1,500 r/min.
CAUTION
If the service can is inverted, liquid refrigerant
may be drawn into the compressor damaging it
by liquid compression. Keep the service can
upright to ensure that refrigerant is charged in
gas state.
24.Tighten the handle of the adaptor valve (valve
open) to charge the required volume of
refrigerant.
AC212536
Valve open
Valve close
Charging valve
Service can Adaptor valve
AB
AC212537
Charging valve
Service can
(Refrigerant container)
Low-pressure
service valve
AB

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
HEATER, AIR CONDITIONER AND VENTILATION55-72
25.After charging with refrigerant, turn the handle of
the adaptor valve back all the way (valve closed).
26.Tighten the charging valve handle (valve closed).
Remove the quick joint (for low-pressure) from the
low-pressure service valve.
27.Remove the service can.
NOTE: If the service can is not emptied
completely, keep the handles of the charging
valve and adaptor valve closed for the next
charging.
CORRECTING LOW REFRIGERANT
LEVEL IN CASE THE SERVICE CAN IN
USED
M1552014600100
1. Install the charge valve with the handle turned all
the way back (valve open) to the service can.
2. Install the adaptor valve with the handle turned all
the way back (valve close) to the charging valve.
3. Connect the charging hose (blue) to the adaptor
valve.
4. Connect the charging hose (blue) to the quick
joint (for low-pressure).
5. Tighten the handle of the charge valve (valve
close), and pierce the service can.
6. Turn the handle of the adaptor valve to bleed the
air.7. Install the quick joint (for low-pressure) to the
low-pressure service valve.
NOTE: The low-pressure service valve should be
connected to the suction hose.
8. Start the engine.
9. Operate the air conditioner and set at the lowest
temperature (MAX. COOL).
10.Fix the engine speed at 1,500 r/min.
11.Tighten the handle of the adaptor valve (valve
open), and replenish refrigerant while checking
the quantity through the sight glass.
12.After replenishing is completed, turn the handle of
the adaptor valve all the way back (valve close),
and remove the quick joint.
NOTE: When there is remainder of refrigerant in
the service can, keep it for next use with the
charge value and the valve of the adaptor valve
being closed.
DISCHARGING SYSTEMM1552013000105
Use the refrigerant recovery unit to discharge
refrigerant gas from the system.
NOTE: Refer to the Refrigerant Recovery and
Recycling Unit instruction Manual for operation of the
unit.
REFILLING OF OIL IN THE A/C SYSTEMM1552020000033
Too little oil will provide inadequate compressor
lubrication and cause a compressor failure. Too
much oil will increase discharge air temperature.
When a compressor is installed at the factory, it
contains 140mL <1300, 1600> or 120 mL <2000> of
compressor oil. While the A/C system is in operation,
the oil is carried through the entire system by the
refrigerant. Some of this oil will be trapped and
retained in various parts of the system.
When the following system components are
changed, it is necessary to add oil to the system to
replace the oil being removed with the component.
Compressor oil: SUN PAG 56
Quantity
Evaporator: 60 mL
Condenser: 15 mL
Flexible suction hose: 10 mL
Receiver: 10 mL
AC300372
AB
Valve open
Valve close
Service can
(Refrigerant
container)Charge valve
Adaptor valve
Charging hose (blue)
Quick joint (for low-pressure)
AC300373
Quick joint
(for low-pressure)
Low-pressure
service valve
AB

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
HEATER, AIR CONDITIONER AND VENTILATION55-73
PERFORMANCE TEST M1552001400355
1. The vehicles to be tested should be in a place that
is not in direct sunlight.
2. Close the high and low-pressure valve of the
gauge manifold.
3. Connect the charging hose (blue) to the
low-pressure valve and connect the charging
hose (red) to the high-pressure valve of the gauge
manifold.
CAUTION
•To connect the quick joint, press section A
firmly against the service valve until a click is
heard.
•When connecting, run your hand along the
hose while pressing to ensure that there are
no bends in the hose.
4. Install the quick joint (for low-pressure) to the
charging hose (blue), and connect the quick joint
(for high-pressure) to the charging hose (red).NOTE: The high-pressure service valve is on the
A/C pipe and the low-pressure service valve is on
the suction hose.
5. Connect the quick joint (for low-pressure) to the
low-pressure service valve and connect the quick
joint (for high-pressure) to the high-pressure
service valve.
6. Start the engine.
7. Set the A/C controls as follows:
•A/C switch: A/C − ON position
•Mode selection: FACE position
•Temperature control: MAXIMUM COOLING
position
•Air selection: RECIRCULATION position
•Blower switch: "4" (Fast) position
8. Keep engine speed to idling speed with A/C clutch
engaged.
9. Engine should be warmed up with doors and all
windows opened.
10.Insert a thermometer in the centre air outlet and
operate the engine for 20 minutes.
NOTE: If the clutch cycles, take the reading before
the clutch disengages.
11.Note the discharge air temperature.
Performance Temperature Chart
AC001388
Low-pressure
valveHigh-pressure
valve
Gauge manifold
Charging
hose (red)
A
Sleeve Charging
hose (blue)
Adaptor valve
(for low-
pressure)
Low-
pressure
service
valveHigh-
pressure
service
valve
AB
Adaptor valve
(for high-
pressure)
AC304576
Thermometer
AB
Garage ambient temperature °C20 25 30 35
Discharge air temperature °C8.0 − 11.0 12.0 − 16.0 17.0 − 21.0 22.5 − 27.5
Compressor high pressure kPa 740 − 840 950 − 1,050 1,160 − 1,300 1,360 − 1,550
Compressor low pressure kPa 150 − 190 190 − 240 240 − 300 300 − 375

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
HEATER, AIR CONDITIONER AND VENTILATION55-74
REFRIGERANT LEAK REPAIR
PROCEDURE
M1552001500277
LOST CHARGE
If the system has lost all charge due to a leak:
1. Evacuate the system (Refer to P.55-72).
2. Charge the system with approximately 480 − 520
g of refrigerant.
3. Check for leaks.
4. Discharge the system.
5. Repair leaks.
CAUTION
Replacement filter-drier units must be sealed
while in storage. The drier used in these units will
saturate water quickly upon exposure to the
atmosphere. When installing a drier, have all
tools and supplies ready for quick assembly to
avoid keeping the system open any longer than
necessary.
6. Replace receiver drier.
7. Evacuate and charge system.
LOW CHARGE
If the system has not lost all of its refrigerant charge;
locate and repair all leaks. If it is necessary to
increase the system pressure to find the leak
(because of an especially low charge) add
refrigerant. If it is possible to repair the leak without
discharging the refrigerant system, use the
procedure for correcting low refrigerant level.
HANDLING TUBING AND FITTINGS
Kinks in the refrigerant tubing or sharp bends in the
refrigerant hose lines will greatly reduce the capacity
of the entire system. High pressures are produced in
the system when it is operating. Extreme care must
be exercised to make sure that all connections are
pressure tight. Dirt and moisture can enter the
system when it is opened for repair or replacement of
lines or components. The following precautions must
be observed. The system must be completely
discharged before opening any fitting of connection
in the refrigeration system. Open fittings with caution
even after the system has been discharged. If any
pressure is noticed as a fitting is loosened, allow
trapped pressure to bleed off very slowly.
Never attempt to rebend formed lines to fit. Use the
correct line for the installation you are servicing. A
good rule for the flexible hose lines is keep the radius
of all bends at least 10 times the diameter of the
hose.Sharper bends will reduce the flow of refrigerant. The
flexible hose lines should be routed so that they are
at least 80 mm from the exhaust manifold. It is good
practice to inspect all flexible hose lines at least once
a year to make sure they are in good condition and
properly routed.
On standard plumbing fittings with O-rings, these
O-rings are not reusable.
COMPRESSOR NOISE CHECKM1552008700272
You must first know the conditions when the noise
occurs. These conditions are: weather, vehicle
speed, in gear or neutral, engine temperature or any
other special conditions.
Noises that develop during A/C operation can often
be misleading. For example: what sounds like a
failed front bearing or connecting rod, may be
caused by loose bolts, nuts, mounting brackets, or a
loose clutch assembly. Verify accessory drive belt
tension (power steering or alternator).
Improper accessory drive belt tension can cause a
misleading noise when the compressor is engaged
and little or no noise when the compressor is
disengaged.
Drive belts are speed-sensitive. That is, at different
engine speeds, and depending upon belt tension,
belts can develop unusual noises that are often
mistaken for mechanical problems within the
compressor.
ADJUSTMENT
1. Select a quiet area for testing. Duplicate
conditions as much as possible. Switch the
compressor on and off several times to clearly
identify compressor noise. To duplicate high
ambient conditions (high head pressure), restrict
air flow through the condenser. Install a manifold
gauge set to make sure discharge pressure
doesn't exceed 2,070 kPa.
2. Tighten all compressor mounting bolts, clutch
mounting bolt, and compressor drive belt. Check
to assure clutch coil is tight (no rotation or
wobble).
3. Check refrigerant hoses for rubbing or
interference that can cause unusual noises.
4. Check refrigerant charge (Refer to P.55-69).
5. Recheck compressor noise as in Step 1.
6. If noise still exists, loosen compressor mounting
bolts and retighten. Repeat Step 1.
7. If noise continues, replace compressor and repeat
Step 1.

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
HEATER, AIR CONDITIONER AND VENTILATION55-75
POWER RELAY CHECKM1552008800309
BLOWER RELAY CONTINUITY CHECKA/C COMPRESSOR RELAY CONTINUITY
CHECK
Battery voltage Tester
connectionSpecified
condition
Not applied 4 − 5 Open circuit
•Connect
terminal 3 to
the positive
battery
terminal
•Connect
terminal 1 to
the negative
battery
terminal4 − 5 Less than 2
ohms
AC305308
4
5 1
235
14
3
Blower relay
AB
Battery voltage Tester
connectionSpecified
condition
Not applied 1 − 4 Open circuit
•Connect
terminal 2 to
the positive
battery
terminal
•Connect
terminal 3 to
the negative
battery
terminal1 − 4 Less than 2
ohms
AC305307
A/C compressor relay
AB
21
34
1
24
3
Front of
vehicle

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
HEATER, AIR CONDITIONER AND VENTILATION55-76
FAN CONTROL RELAY CONTINUITY
CHECK
IDLE-UP OPERATION CHECK
M1552001600371
1. Before inspection and adjustment, set vehicle in
the following condition:
•Engine coolant temperature: 80 − 90 °C•Lamps, electric cooling fan and accessories: Set
to OFF
•Transmission: Neutral ("N" or "P" for vehicles with
A/T)
•Steering wheel: Straightforward
2. Check whether or not the idle speed is the
standard value. <1300, 1600> Refer to GROUP
13A, On-vehicle Service − Basic Idle Speed
Adjustment P.13A-387.
<2000> Refer to GROUP 13B, On-vehicle Service
− Basic Idle Speed Adjustment P.13B-324.
Standard value: 750 ± 50 r/min
3. When the A/C is running after turning the A/C
switch to ON, and the blower switch to the 3(MH)
or 4(HI) position, check to be sure that the idle
speed is at the standard value.
Standard value: 850 ± 50 r/min
NOTE: It is not necessary to make an adjustment,
because the idling speed is automatically
adjusted by the ISC system. If, however, a
deviation from the standard value occurs for some
reason, check the ISC system.
CLEAN AIR FILTER REPLACEMENT
PROCEDURE
M1552020100030
1. Remove the glove box (Refer to GROUP 52A,
Instrument Panel P.52A-2).
2. Remove the two screws as shown, and replace
the clean air filter.
3. Install the glove box. Battery voltage Tester
connectionSpecified
condition
Not applied 2 − 4 Open circuit
•Connect
terminal 1 to
the positive
battery
terminal
•Connect
terminal 3 to
the negative
battery
terminal2 − 4 Less than 2
ohms
AC305307
Fan control relay
13
4 2
3 4
1 2
AC
AC305114AB
Air filter
Instrument panel