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1A-10 HEATER AND VENTILATION
2. Screws1 2
HEATER MODE CONTROL SWITCH
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect negative (±) cable at battery.
2) If equipped with air bag system, disable air bag system.
Refer to DISABLING AIR BAG SYSTEM in Section 10B.
3) Remove meter cluster hood (1) by removing its mounting
screws (2).
4) Remove ashtray, center garnish (1) and instrument glove box
compartment.
5) Remove radio (1) (if equipped) or clock or accessory case.
6) Disconnect control cables (3) from blower motor unit (2) and
heater unit (1).
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1B
AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-1
GENERAL DESCRIPTION1B- 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Identification of Refrigerating System 1B- 3. . . .
Refrigerant Flow of Air Conditioning
System 1B- 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Major Components and Location 1B- 5. . . . . . .
DIAGNOSIS1B- 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General 1B- 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diagnosis of Abnormal Noise 1B- 8. . . . . . . . . .
Quickly Checking of Refrigerant Charge
(If Equipped with Sight Glass) 1B-10. . . . . . . . .
Compression System Diagnosis 1B-11. . . . . . . .
Performance Diagnosis 1B-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiring Circuit 1B-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspection of A / C Controller and Its
Circuits 1B-18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . REFRIGERANT RECOVERY,
EVACUATION AND CHARGING1B-23 . . . . . . . .
Operation Procedure for Charging A / C
with Refrigerant 1B-23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recovery 1B-24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Evacuating 1B-25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charging 1B-26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing Manifold Gauge Set 1B-29. . . . . . . . .
Leak-Testing Refrigerant System 1B-29. . . . . . .
Liquid Leak Detectors 1B-29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE1B-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Precaution 1B-30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A / C Condenser Assembly 1B-33. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Condenser Cooling Fan Assembly 1B-35. . . . . .
SECTION 1B
AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL)
WARNING:
For vehicles equipped with Supplemental Restraint (Air Bag) System:
Service on and around the air bag system components or wiring must be performed only by an autho-
rized SUZUKI dealer. Refer to ªAir Bag System Components and Wiring Location Viewº under ªGener-
al Descriptionº in air bag system section in order to confirm whether you are performing service on
or near the air bag system components or wiring. Please observe all WARNINGS and ªService Precau-
tionsº under ªOn-Vehicle Serviceº in air bag system section before performing service on or around
the air bag system components or wiring. Failure to follow WARNINGS could result in unintentional
activation of the system or could render the system inoperative. Either of these two conditions may
result in severe injury.
Technical service work must be started at least 90 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the
ªLOCKº position and the negative cable is disconnected from the battery. Otherwise, the system may
be activated by reserve energy in the Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM).
CAUTION:
The air conditioning system of this vehicle uses refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a).
None of refrigerant, compressor oil and component parts is interchangeable between two types of A / C:
one using refrigerant CFC-12 (R-12) and the other using refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a).
Be sure to check which refrigerant is used before any service work including inspection and mainte-
nance. For identification between these two types, refer to the description in page 1B-2.
When replenishing or changing refrigerant and compressor oil and when replacing parts, make sure
that the material or the part to be used is appropriate to the A / C installed in the vehicle being serviced.
Use of incorrect one will result in leakage of refrigerant, damage in parts or other faulty condition.
For basic servicing method of the air conditioning system that is not described in this section, refer to AIR CONDI-
TIONING BASIC MANUAL (99520-02130).
CONTENTS
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AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-11
COMPRESSION SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
Compressor troubles are mainly following three types: gas leakage, noise and insufficient pressure.
Compressor gas leakages in most cases develop from the shaft seal. When detecting gas leakage, always use
a leak tester. If a small amount of oil seeps out from the shaft seal, there is no necessity of replacing the seal. The
shaft seal has been designed to allow a small amount of oil to leak out for lubricating purpose. Thus, the shaft seal
should be replaced only when a large amount of compressor oil is leaking out or when gas leakage is discovered
by using gas tester.
In regard to noise and insufficient pressure, repairs should be made only after diagnosing the trouble properly.
CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSESCORRECTION
Noise from compressorDefective bearing
Defective cylinder and / or shaftReplace.
Replace.
Noise from magnetic clutchDefective bearing
Defective clutch faceReplace.
Replace.
Insufficient coolingDefective gasketReplace.
Defective reed valveReplace.
Not rotatingLocked compressor
Seized magnetic clutch
Rotating parts seized by insufficient oil
amountReplace.
Replace.
Replace.
Oil and / or gas leakageDefective seal
Defective O-ringReplace.
Replace.
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For CAMI production vehicle
For IWATA production vehicle
AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-25
EVACUATING
EVACUATING PROCEDURE
CAUTION:
Do not evacuate before recovering refrigerant in system.
NOTE:
Whenever opened (exposed to atmospheric air), air condition-
ing system must be evacuated by using a vacuum pump. The
A / C system should be attached with a manifold gauge set, and
should be evacuated for approx. 15 minutes.
1) Connect high charging hose (1) and low charging hose (2) of
manifold gauge set (3) respectively as follows:
High Charging Hose (1)
High pressure charging valve (4)
on Discharge Hose
Low Charging Hose (2)i
Low pressure charging valve (5)
on Suction Pipe
2) Attach center charging hose (6) of manifold gauge set (3) to vac-
uum pump (7).
3) Operate vacuum pump (7), and then open discharge-side valve
(9) (Hi) of manifold gauge set (3).
If there is no blockage in the system, there will be an indication
on high pressure gauge (10).
When this occurs, open the other-side valve (8) (Lo) of the set.
4) Approx. 10 minutes later, low pressure gauge (11) should show
a vacuum lower than ± 760 mmHg providing no leakage exists.
NOTE:
If the system does not show a vacuum below ± 760 mmHg,
close both valves, stop vacuum pump and watch move-
ment of low pressure gauge.
Increase in the gauge reading suggests existence of leak-
age. In this case, repair the system before continuing its
evacuation.
If the gauge shows a stable reading (suggesting no leak-
age), continue evacuation.
5) Evacuation should be carried out for a total of at least 15 minutes.
6) Continue evacuation until low pressure gauge indicates a vacu-
um less than ± 760 mmHg, and then close both valves (8), (9).
7) Stop vacuum pump (7). Disconnect center charging hose (6) from
pump inlet. Now, the system is ready for charging refrigerant.
CHECKING SYSTEM FOR PRESSURE LEAKS
After completing the evacuation, close manifold gauge high pres-
sure valve (HI) and low-pressure valve (LO) and wait 10 minutes.
Verify that low-pressure gauge reading has not changed.
CAUTION:
If the gauge reading moves closer to ª0º, there is a leak
somewhere. Inspect the tubing connections, make neces-
sary corrections, and evacuate system once again, making
sure that there are no leaks.
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1. ªHissº
AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-27
7) When refrigerant container (3) is emptied, use following proce-
dure to replace it with a new refrigerant container (3).
a. Close low pressure valve.
b. Replace empty container (3) with a refrigerant container
which has been charged with refrigerant. When using refrig-
erant container tap valve (4), use following procedure for re-
placement.
i) Retract needle (1) and remove refrigerant container tap
valve (4) by loosening its plate nut (2).
ii) Install previously-removed refrigerant container tap valve
(4) to a new refrigerant container (3).
c. Purge any air existing in center charging hose.
When using refrigerant container tap valve, use following
procedure to purge air.
i) Once fully tighten refrigerant container tap valve and then
loosen (open) plate nut slightly.
ii) Open low pressure valve of manifold gauge set a little.
iii) As soon as refrigerant comes out with a ªhissº through a
clearance between refrigerant container and tap valve,
tighten plate nut as well as manifold gauge set low pres-
sure valve.
iv) Turn handle of tap valve clockwise so that its needle is
screwed into the new container to make a hole for refriger-
ant flow.
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2. Bolt
For CAMI production vehicle
For IWATA production vehicle
AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-33
A / C CONDENSER ASSEMBLY
INSPECTION
Check
a) condenser fins for blockage
b) condenser fittings for leakage
c) condenser fins for damage
Clogged condenser fins should be washed with water, and should
be dried with compressed air.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage condenser fins. If condenser fin is
bent, straighten it by using a screwdriver or pair of pliers. If
any leakage is found from fitting or tube, repair or replace
condenser.
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect negative (±) cable at battery.
2) Recover refrigerant by using recovery and recycling equipment.
Be sure to follow the instruction manual for the equipment.
The amount of compressor oil removed must be measured and
the same amount added to the system.
3) Remove front bumper assembly and remove lower stay (1) if
equipped (Refer to Section 9 ªBODY SERVICEº).
4) Disconnect compressor discharge hose (1) from condenser in-
let fittings.
CAUTION:
As soon as above hose and pipe are disconnected, cap
opened fittings so that moisture and dust do not enter
condenser.
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AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-41
INSPECTION
1) Check evaporator fins for blockage. If found clogged, use com-
pressed air to clean the fins.
CAUTION:
Do not use water for cleaning of evaporator.
Be careful not to damage evaporator fins. If evaporator
fin is bent, straighten it by using a screwdriver or pair of
pliers. If any leakage is found from fitting or tube, repair
or replace evaporator.
2) Check inlet and outlet fittings for crack or scratch. Repair them
as required.
REASSEMBLY and INSTALLATION
1) Reverse removal and disassembly sequence to install cooling
unit, noting the following points.
Install uniformly the evaporator packing to dash panel hole for
expansion valve.
Adjust fresh air control cable, refer to ªHEATER CONTROL
LEVER ASSEMBLYº in Section 1A.
2) Enable air bag system. Refer to ªEnabling Air Bag Systemº in
Section 10B.
3) Evacuate and charge system. Refer to ªEVACUATINGº and
ªCHARGINGº in this section.
NOTE:
When the thermistor removed, it should be reinstalled in
original position.
If cooling unit or evaporator is replaced, pour 25 cc of refrig-
erating oil to compressor suction-side.
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[A]
[B]
Hard Cornering
Under-Inflation
Lack of RotationIncorrect Wheel Alignment
Tire Construction Non-Uniformity
Wheel Heavy Acceleration [A] [B]
3-6 STEERING, SUSPENSION, WHEELS AND TIRES
TIRE DIAGNOSIS
IRREGULAR AND / OR PREMATURE WEAR
Irregular and premature wear has many possible causes. Some of
them are: incorrect inflation pressures, lack of tire rotation, driving
habits, improper alignment.
If the following conditions are noted, rotation is in order:
1. Front tire wear is different from rear.
2. Uneven wear exists across the tread of any tire.
3. Left front and right front tire wear is unequal.
4. Left rear and right rear tire wear is unequal.
5. There is cupping, flat spotting, etc.
A wheel alignment check is in order if the following conditions are
noted:
1. Left front and right front tire wear is unequal.
2. Wear is uneven across the tread of any front tire.
3. Front tire treads have scuffed appearance with ªfeatherº edges
on one side of tread ribs or blocks.
WEAR INDICATOR
The original equipment tires have built-in tread wear indicators to
show when tires need replacement. These indicators will appear as
12 mm (0.47 in.) wide bands when the tire tread depth becomes 1.6
mm (0.063 in.). When the indicators appear in 3 or more grooves
at 6 locations, tire replacement is recommended.
RADIAL TIRE WADDLE
Waddle is side to side movement at the front and / or rear of the ve-
hicle. It is caused by the steel belt not being straight within the tire.
It is most noticeable at low speed, 8 to 48 km / h (5 to 30 mph). It is
possible to road test a vehicle and tell on which end of the vehicle
the faulty tire is located. If the waddle tire is on the rear, the rear end
of the vehicle will shake from side to side or ªwaddleº. From the driv-
er's seat it feels as though someone is pushing on the side of the
vehicle. If the faulty tire is on the front, the waddle is more visual.
The front sheet metal appears to be moving back and forth and the
driver feels as though he is at the pivot point in the vehicle.
Waddle can be quickly diagnosed by using a Tire Problem Detector
(TPD) and following the equipment manufacturer's recommenda-
tions.
If a TPD is not available, the more time consuming method of sub-
stituting known good tire / wheel assemblies on the problem vehicle
can be used as follows: