2006 SUZUKI SX4 Valve

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Cool air does not come
out or insufficient cooling
(A/C compressor normal
operation)Insufficient or excessive charge of
refrigerantCheck the amount of refrigerant and system
for leaks.
Condenser cloggedCheck condenser referring to “Condenser
Assembly On-Vehicle Inspection”.
A/C evaporator clogged or frostedCheck A/C evaporator and evaporator
temperature sensor referring to “Evaporator
Inspection” and “Evaporator Temperature
Sensor Inspection”.
Evaporator temperature sensor faultyCheck evaporator temperature sensor
referring to “Evaporator Temperature Sensor
Inspection”.
Expansion valve faultyCheck expansion valve referring to “Expansion
Valve Inspection”.
Desiccant cloggedCheck desiccant and cap with filter.
Compressor drive belt loosened or
brokenAdjust or replace drive belt.
Magnet clutch faultyCheck magnet clutch referring to “Magnet
Clutch Inspection”.
Compressor faultyCheck compressor.
Air in A/C systemReplace condenser, and then perform
evacuation and charge referring to “Operation
Procedure for Refrigerant Charge”.
Air leaking from HVAC unit or air ductRepair as necessary.
Heater and ventilation system faultyCheck HVAC unit.
Blower motor faultyCheck blower motor referring to “Blower Motor
Inspection in Section 7A”.
Excessive compressor oil in A/C systemDrain excessive compressor oil from A/C
system circuit and compressor.
Cool air does not come
out only intermittentlyWiring connection faultyRepair as necessary.
Evaporator temperature sensor faultyCheck evaporator temperature sensor
referring to “Evaporator Temperature Sensor
Inspection”.
Expansion valve faultyCheck expansion valve referring to “Expansion
Valve Inspection”.
Excessive moisture in A/C systemReplace condenser, and then perform
evacuation and charge referring to “Operation
Procedure for Refrigerant Charge”.
Magnet clutch faultyCheck magnet clutch referring to “Magnet
Clutch Inspection”.
Excessive amount of refrigerantCheck the amount of refrigerant.
Cool air comes out only at
high speedCondenser cloggedCheck condenser referring to “Condenser
Assembly On-Vehicle Inspection”.
Insufficient charge of refrigerantCheck the amount of refrigerant and system
for leaks.
Air in A/C systemReplace condenser, and then perform
evacuation and charge referring to “Operation
Procedure for Refrigerant Charge”.
Compressor drive belt loosened or
brokenAdjust or replace drive belt.
Compressor faultyCheck compressor.
Cool air does not come
out only at high speedExcessive amount of refrigerantCheck the amount of refrigerant.
A/C evaporator frostedCheck A/C evaporator and evaporator
temperature sensor referring to “Evaporator
Inspection” and “Evaporator Temperature
Sensor Inspection”. Condition Possible cause Correction / Reference Item

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Abnormal Noise from Tubing
Abnormal Noise from Condenser Assembly
Abnormal Noise from Crankshaft Pulley
Abnormal Noise from Tension Pulley
Abnormal Noise from A/C Evaporator
Abnormal Noise from Blower MotorCondition Possible cause Correction / Reference Item
A droning noise is heard
from inside of the vehicle,
but not particularly
noticeable in engine
compartmentFaulty tubing clampsReposition clamps or increase the number of
clamps.
Resonance caused by pulsation from
variations in refrigerant pressureAttach a silencer to tubing, or modify its
position and length.
Condition Possible cause Correction / Reference Item
Considerable vibration in
condenser assemblyResonance from condenser assembly
bracket and bodyFirmly insert a silencer between condenser
assembly bracket and body.
Condition Possible cause Correction / Reference Item
A large rattling noise is
heard at idle or sudden
accelerationLoosen crankshaft pulley boltRetighten bolt.
Condition Possible cause Correction / Reference Item
Clattering noise is heard
from pulleyWorn or damaged bearingReplace tension pulley.
Pulley cranks upon
contactCracked or loose bracketReplace or retighten bracket.
Condition Possible cause Correction / Reference Item
Whistling sound is heard
from A/C evaporatorDepending on the combination of the
interior / exterior temperatures, engine
rpm and refrigerant pressure, the
refrigerant flowing out of the expansion
valve may, under certain conditions,
make a whistling soundAt times, slightly decreasing refrigerant volume
may stop this noise.
Inspect expansion valve and replace if faulty.
Condition Possible cause Correction / Reference Item
Blower motor emits a
chirping sound in
proportion to its speed of
rotationWorn or damaged motor brushes or
commutatorReplace blower motor.
Fluttering noise or large
droning noise is heard
from blower motorLeaves or other debris introduced from
fresh air inlet to blower motorRemove debris and make sure that the screen
at fresh air inlet is intact.

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Evacuation
CAUTION!
Do not evacuate before recovering
refrigerant in A/C system.

NOTE
Once air conditioning system circuit is
opened (exposed) to atmospheric air, 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 approximately 15 minutes.

1) Connect high charging hose (1) and low charging
hose (2) of manifold gauge set (3) (special tool)
respectively as follows:
High charging hose → High pressure charging valve
(4) on discharge hose
Low charging hose → Low pressure charging valve
(5) on suction pipe
Special tool
(A): 09990–06020
2) Attach center charging hose (6) of manifold gauge
set to vacuum pump (7).
3) Operate vacuum pump, and then open discharge
side valve (Hi) (8) of manifold gauge set.
If there is no blockage in the system, there will be an
indication on high pressure gauge (9).
When this occurs, open the other side valve (Lo)
(10) of the set.
4) Approximately 10 minutes later, low pressure gauge
(11) should show a vacuum lower than –100 kPa (–
1.0 kgf/cm
2, –760 mmHg, –14.7 psi) providing no
leakage exists.
NOTE
• If the system does not show a vacuum
below –100 kPa (–1.0 kgf/cm
2, –760 mmHg,
–14.7 psi), close both valves, stop vacuum
pump and watch movement of low
pressure gauge.
• Increase in the gauge reading suggests
existence of leakage. In this case, repair
the system before continuing its
evacuation.
• If the gauge shows a stable reading
(suggesting no leakage), 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 vacuum less than –100 kPa (–1.0 kgf/
cm
2, –760 mmHg, –14.7 psi), and then close both
valves.
7) Stop vacuum pump. Disconnect center charging
hose from pump inlet. Now, the system is ready for
charging refrigerant.
Checking A/C System for Pressure Leaks
After completing the evacuation, close manifold gauge
high pressure valve and low pressure valve and wait 10
minutes. Verify that low pressure gauge reading has not
changed.
CAUTION!
If the gauge reading moves closer to “0”,
there is a leak somewhere. Inspect the tubing
connections and make necessary
corrections. And then, evacuate system once
again and make sure that there are no leaks.

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Charge
CAUTION!
• Because the sight glass is not used for this
A/C system, do not perform an additional
charge to the A/C system. To charge the
proper amount of refrigerant, recover and
evacuate the A/C system first. And then,
charge the proper amount of refrigerant
into the A/C system.
• Always charge refrigerant through low
pressure side of A/C system after the initial
charge is performed from the high
pressure side with the engine stopped.
• Never charge refrigerant through high
pressure side of A/C system with engine
running.
• Do not charge refrigerant while
compressor is hot.
• When installing tap valve to refrigerant
container to make a hole there through,
carefully follow directions given by
manufacturer.
• A pressure gauge should always be used
before and during refrigerant charge.
• The refrigerant container should be
emptied of refrigerant when discarding it.
• The refrigerant container should not be
heated up to 40 °C (104 °F) or over.
• Refrigerant container should not be
reversed in direction during refrigerant
charge. Reversing in direction causes
liquid refrigerant to enter compressor,
causing troubles, such as compression of
liquid refrigerant and the like.

NOTE
The air conditioning system contains HFC-
134a (R-134a).
Described here is a method to charge the air
conditioning system with refrigerant from the
refrigerant service container.
When charging refrigerant recovered by
using the refrigerant and recycling
equipment (when recycling refrigerant),
follow the procedure described in the
equipment manufacturer’s instruction
manual.

The initial charge of the A/C system is performed
through the high pressure side with the engine stopped.
And next, this method must be followed by charging from
the low pressure side with the engine running.
1) Check if hoses are routed properly after evacuating
the system.
2) Connect low charging hose (1) and high charging
hose (2) of the manifold gauge set (3) in position.
Then, open refrigerant container valve (4) to purge
the charging line.
3) Open the high pressure side valve (5) and charge
refrigerant to system.
4) After a while, open the low pressure side valve (6)
and close the high pressure side valve.
WARNING!
Make sure that high pressure side valve is
closed securely.

5) Start engine and keep engine speed at 1500 r/min,
and then operate A/C system.
6) Charge A/C system with refrigerant in vapor state. At
this time, refrigerant container should be held
upright.
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7) When refrigerant container (1) is emptied, use the
following procedure to replace it with a new
refrigerant container.
a) Close low pressure valve.
b) Replace empty container with a refrigerant
container which has been charged with
refrigerant. When using refrigerant container tap
valve (2), use the following procedure for
replacement.
i) Retract needle (3) and remove refrigerant
container tap valve by loosening its plate nut
(4).
ii) Install the refrigerant container tap valve to a
new refrigerant container.
c) Purge any air existing in center charging hose.
When using refrigerant container tap valve, use
the following procedure to purge air.
i) Once fully tighten refrigerant container tap
valve (1), and then loosen (open) plate nut
(2) slightly.
ii) Open low pressure side valve (3) of manifold
gauge set (4) a little.
iii) As soon as refrigerant comes out with a
“hiss” through a clearance between
refrigerant container and tap valve, tighten
plate nut as well as low pressure side valve.
iv) Turn handle of tap valve clockwise so that its
needle is screwed into the new container to
make a hole for refrigerant flow.8) After the system has been charged with specified
amount of refrigerant or when low pressure gauge
(1) and high pressure gauge (2) have indicated the
following specified value, close low pressure side
valve (3) on manifold gauge set (4).
Specified amount of refrigerant
430 ± 20 g (15.2 ± 0.7 oz))
Low side and high side pressure example
Removal of Manifold Gauge Set
WARNING!
High pressure side is under high pressure.
Therefore, be careful not to get injured
especially on your eyes and skin.

For the A/C system charged with the specified amount of
refrigerant, remove manifold gauge set as follows:
1) Close low pressure side valve of manifold gauge set.
(The high pressure side valve is closed continuously
during the process of charging.)
2) Close refrigerant container valve.
3) Stop engine.
4) Using shop rag, remove charging hoses from service
valves. This operation must be performed quickly.
5) Put caps on service valves.
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Gauges should read as follows when ambient
temperature is 30 °C (86 °F).
Pressure
on high pressure gauge1130 – 1560 kPa
(11.4 – 15.6 kgf/cm
2)
(162.3 – 221.8 psi)
Pressure
on low pressure gauge270 – 390 kPa
(2.7 – 3.9 kgf/cm
2)
(38.8 – 56.0 psi)
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HVAC Unit ComponentsS6RW0D7216007
NOTE
The figure shows left-hand steering vehicle. For right-hand steering vehicle, parts with (*) are installed
at the opposite side.

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9
8
25
25
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24 21
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23*27 15 16* 14
25*18*2
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5*22
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1. Blower upper case 8. Air intake control actuator 15. Evaporator 22. Temperature control door
assembly
2. Blower lower case 9. Air intake control link 16. Evaporator temperature sensor 23. Drain hose
3. Heater unit upper case 10. Air intake control door 17. Expansion valve 24. Cable lock clamp
4. Heater unit lower case 11. Blower motor 18. Expansion pipe 25. Packing
5. Foot duct 12. Blower motor cap 19. Air flow control lever 26. O-ring
: Apply compressor oil.
6. HVAC air filter (if equipped) 13. Blower motor resister 20. Air flow control door assembly 27. Resistance board (non-A/C)

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HVAC Unit Removal and InstallationS6RW0D7216008
Removal
1) Recover refrigerant from A/C system with recovery
and recycling equipment referring to “Recovery” in
“Operation Procedure for Refrigerant Charge”.
2) Drain engine coolant referring to “Cooling System
Draining in Section 1F”, and then disconnect heater
hoses from HVAC unit.
3) Remove cowl top cover from vehicle body referring
to “Cowl Top and Front Lower Crossmember
Components in Section 9K”
4) Remove instrument panel from vehicle body
referring to “Instrument Panel Removal and
Installation in Section 9C”.
5) Loosen a bolt (1) and remove pipes from expansion
valve (2).6) Remove HVAC unit (1) from vehicle body by
removing nuts (2).
7. Cover (without HVAC air
filter)14. Heater core 21. Temperature control lever : Do not reuse.
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Evaporator Temperature Sensor InspectionS6RW0D7216011
Check resistance between terminals of evaporator
temperature sensor (1).
If check results are as not specified, replace evaporator
temperature sensor.
Evaporator temperature sensor resistance
0 °C (32 °F): 6.6 – 6.8 kΩ
25 °C (77 °F): 2.0 – 2.1 kΩ
Expansion Valve Removal and InstallationS6RW0D7216012
Removal
1) Recover refrigerant from the A/C system with
recovery and recycling equipment referring to
“Recovery” in “Operation Procedure for Refrigerant
Charge”.
2) Loosen a bolt (1) and remove pipes from expansion
valve (2).
3) Loosen bolts (3) and remove expansion valve.
Installation
Reverse removal procedure noting the following
instructions.
• Apply compressor oil to O-ring of expansion valve and
pipes.
• Tighten expansion valve bolts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Expansion valve bolt: 4.5 N·m (0.45 kgf-m, 3.5 lb-
ft)
• Evacuate and charge the A/C system referring to
“Evacuation” and “Charge” in “Operation Procedure
for Refrigerant Charge”.
Expansion Valve InspectionS6RW0D7216013
Refer to “A/C System Performance Inspection”.
[A]: Resistance
[B]: Temperature
(kΩ)
6.75
2.00
0
3225
77 [A]
[B]
(˚C)
(˚F)
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