2008 SUZUKI SWIFT expansion valve

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ConditionPossible cause Correction
Manifold gauge MPa (kg/cm2) (psi)
Detail
Lo Hi
0.27 – 0.43
(2.7 – 4.3)
(38 – 61) 1.59 – 1.94
(15.9 – 19.4)
(226 – 276)
Normal condition — —
Negative pressure 0.5 – 0.6
(5 – 6)
(71.2 – 85.3) The low pressure side
reads a negative
pressure, and the high
pressure side reads an
extremely low pressure.
Presence of frost around
tubing to and from
receiver/dryer and
expansion valve. Dust particles or water
droplets are either
stuck or frozen inside
expansion valve,
preventing the
refrigerant from
flowing.Clean expansion
valve.
Replace it if it cannot
be cleaned.
Replace receiver/
dryer.
Evacuate the A/C
system and recharge
with fresh refrigerant.
Normal:
0.27 – 0.43
(2.7 – 4.3)
(38 – 61)
↑ ↓
Abnormal:
Negative pressure Normal:
1.59 – 1.94
(15.9 – 19.4)
(226 – 276)
↑
↓
Abnormal:
0.7 – 1.0
(7 – 10)
(100 – 142) During A/C operation, the
low pressure side
sometimes indicates
negative pressure, and
sometimes normal
pressure. Also high
pressure side reading
fluctuates between the
abnormal and normal
pressure.
Expansion valve is
frozen due to
moisture in the
system, and
temporarily shuts off
the refrigeration cycle.
Replace expansion
valve.
Replace receiver/
dryer.
Evacuate A/C system
and recharge with
fresh refrigerant.
0.05 – 0.15
(0.5 – 1.5)
(4.2 – 21.3) 0.7 – 1.0
(7 – 10)
(100 – 142) Both low and high
pressure sides indicate
low readings.
Output air is slightly cold.
Insufficient refrigerant
in system
(Refrigerant leaking).Using leak detector,
check for leaks and
repair as necessary.
Recharge refrigerant
to a specified amount.
If the pressure reading
is almost 0 when the
manifold gauges are
attached, check for
any leaks, repair
them, and evacuate
the system.
0.4 – 0.6
(4 – 6)
(56.9 – 85.3) Pressure on low pressure
side is high.
Pressure on high
pressure side is low.
Both pressure becoming
equal right after A/C is
turned OFF.
Internal leak in
compressor.
Inspect compressor
and repair or replace
as necessary.

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A/C System Inspection at ECMS7RS0B7214004
Voltage Check
When checking voltage at ECM connector terminals related to A/C system, refer to “DTC P2101: Throttle Actuator
Control Motor Circuit Range / Performance in Section 1A”.
0.40 – 0.45
(4.0 – 4.5)
(57 – 64)
2.0 – 2.5
(20 – 25)
(285 – 355) High pressure reading on
both low and high
pressure sides.
Overcharged A/C
system.
Adjust refrigerant to
specified amount.
Faulty condenser
cooling operation. Clean condenser.
Faulty radiator cooling
fan operation. Inspect and repair
radiator cooling fan.
High pressure reading on
both low and high
pressure sides.
Low pressure side tubing
is not cold when touched. Presence of air in A/C
system
(Improperly
evacuated).Replace receiver/
dryer.
Inspect quantity of
compressor oil and
presence of
contaminants in oil.
Evacuate system and
recharge with fresh
refrigerant.
0.45 – 0.55
(4.5 – 5.5)
(64 – 78) High pressure reading on
both low and high
pressure sides.
Large amount of frost or
dew on the low pressure
side tubing.Faulty expansion
valve.
Refrigerant flow is not
regulated properly.
Replace expansion
valve.
Condition
Possible cause Correction
Manifold gauge MPa (kg/cm
2) (psi)
Detail
Lo Hi

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HVAC Unit Removal and InstallationS7RS0B7216006
Removal1) Disconnect negative (–) cable from battery.
2) Disable air bag system referring to “Disabling Air Bag System in Section 8B”.
3) Recover refrigerant from A/C system with recovery and recycling equipment referring to “Recovery” in
“Operation Procedure for Refrigerant Charge”.
4) Remove cowl top panel referring to “Cowl Top Components in Section 9K”.
5) Drain engine coolant, and then disconnect heater hoses (1) from HVAC unit (2).
6) Remove instrument panel from vehicle body referring to “Audio Unit Re moval and Installation in
Section 9C”.
7) Loosen suction hose and liquid pipe bolt (4).
8) Remove nuts (3).
9) Remove HVAC unit from vehicle body. Installation
Reverse removal procedure noting the following
instructions.
• Replenish specified amount of compressor oil to
compressor suction side referring to “Replenishing
Compressor Oil” in “Operation Procedure for
Refrigerant Charge”.
• Install the padding (1) to the installation hole uniformly.
• Evacuate and charge the A/C system referring to “Evacuation” and “Charge” in “Operation Procedure
for Refrigerant Charge”.
• Adjust control cables referr ing to “HVAC Control Unit
Removal and Installati on in Section 7A”.
• Enable air bag system referring to “Enabling Air Bag System in Section 8B”.
Evaporator InspectionS7RS0B7216007
Check the followings.
• Clog of A/C evaporator fins.If any clogs are found, A/C evaporator fins should be
washed with water, and then should be dried with
compressed air.
• A/C evaporator fins for leakage and breakage. If any defects are found, repair or replace A/C
evaporator.
• A/C evaporator fittings for leakage. If any defects are found, repair or replace A/C
evaporator.
2. Blower upper case 8. Temperature control door assembly 14. Temperature control lever 20. Packing
3. Air intake control actuator 9. Blower motor resistor 15. Airflow control lever21. Filter cover (if equipped)
4. HVAC Air filter (if equipped) 10. Blower lower case 16. Evaporator22. Drain hose
5. Heater unit upper case 11. Blower motor 17. O-ring23. Cable lock clamp
6. Foot duct 12. Heater unit lower case 18. Expansion valve: Do not reuse.
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Expansion Valve Removal and InstallationS7RS0B7216010
Removal1) Recover refrigerant fr om 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.
• Evacuate and charge the A/C system referring to “Evacuation” and “Charge” in “Operation Procedure
for Refrigerant Charge”.
Tightening torque
Expansion valve mount bolt: 3.5 N·m (0.35 kgf-m,
2.5 lb-ft)
Expansion Valve InspectionS7RS0B7216011
Refer to “A/C System Performance Inspection”.
A/C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor and Its Circuit
Inspection
S7RS0B7216012
1) Disconnect A/C refrigerant pressure sensor connector.
2) Turn ignition switch to ON position.
3) Check if voltage between “RED” wire terminal and “ORN” wire terminal of A/C refrigerant pressure
sensor connector is 4.75 V to 5.25 V.
If not, check A/C refrigerant pressure sensor circuit.
4) Connect A/C refrigerant pressure sensor connector with ignition switch turned OFF.
5) Connect manifold gauge set to the charging valves.
6) Check A/C refrigerant pressure sensor voltage of ECM connector referring to “A/C System Inspection
at ECM”.
If voltage is not as specified below, replace A/C
refrigerant pressure sensor. A/C refrigerant pressure sensor voltage
specifications (A/C refrigerant pressure measured
by manifold gauge)
0.8 MPa (8.0 kg/cm2, 116 psi): 1.46 – 1.71 V
1.4 MPa (14 kg/cm2, 203 psi): 2.28 – 2.53 V
1.6 MPa (16 kg/cm2, 232 psi): 2.55 – 2.80 V
1.8 MPa (18 kg/cm2, 261 psi): 2.82 – 3.03 V
A/C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Removal and
Installation
S7RS0B7216013
Removal
1) Recover refrigerant from the A/C system with the recovery and recycling equipment referring to
“Recovery” in “Operation Procedure for Refrigerant
Charge”.
2) Disconnect negative (–) cable from battery.
3) Disconnect A/C refrigerant pressure sensor connector.
4) Remove A/C refrigerant pressure sensor (1) from liquid pipe (2).
Installation
Reverse removal procedure noting the following
instructions.
• Apply compressor oil to O-ring of A/C refrigerant
pressure sensor.
• Tighten A/C refrigerant pressure sensor to specified torque.
Tightening torque
A/C refrigerant pressure sensor (a): 11 N·m (1.1
kgf-m, 8.0 lb-ft)
• Evacuate and charge the A/C system referring to “Evacuation” and “Charge” in “Operation Procedure
for Refrigerant Charge”.
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Relief Valve Removal and InstallationS7RS0B7216030
Removal1) Recover refrigerant fr om the A/C system with
recovery and recycling equipment referring to
“Recovery” in “Operation Procedure for Refrigerant
Charge”.
2) Remove relief valve (1) from compressor (2). Installation
Reverse removal procedure nothing the following
instructions.
• Use new O-ring.
• Apply compressor oil to O-ring.
• Tighten relive valve to the specified torque.
Tightening torque
Relief valve (a): 8 N·m (0.8 kgf-m, 6.0 lb-ft)
• Evacuate and charge the A/C system referring to “Evacuation” and “Charge” in “Operation Procedure
for Refrigerant Charge”.
Specifications
Tightening Torque SpecificationsS7RS0B7217001
NOTE
The specified tightening torque is also described in the following.
“Compressor Assembly Components”

Reference:
For the tightening torque of fastener not specified in this section, refer to “Fasteners Information in Section 0A”.
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Fastening part
Tightening torque
Note
N ⋅mkgf-mlb-ft
Receiver/dryer bolt 10 1.0 7.5 )
Expansion valve mount bolt 3.5 0.35 2.5 )
A/C refrigerant pressure sensor 11 1.1 8.0 )
Armature plate bolt 15 1.5 11.0 )
Relief valve 8 0.8 6.0 )

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Cool air does not come
out or insufficient cooling
(A/C system normal
operation)Insufficient or excessive charge of
refrigerant
Check the amount of refrigerant and system
for leaks.
Condenser clogged Check condenser referring to “Condenser
Assembly On-Vehicle Inspection”.
A/C evaporator clogged or frosted Check A/C evaporator and evaporator
temperature sensor referring to “Evaporator
Inspection” and “Evaporator Thermistor
(Evaporator Temperature Sensor) Inspection”.
Evaporator temperature sensor faulty Check evaporator temperature sensor
referring to “Evaporator Thermistor
(Evaporator Temperature Sensor) Inspection”.
Expansion valve faulty Check expansion valve referring to “Expansion
Valve Inspection”.
Desiccant clogged Replace receiver/dryer.
Compressor drive belt loosened or
broken Adjust or replace drive belt.
Magnet clutch faulty Check magnet clutch. Referring to “Magnet
Clutch Inspection”.
Compressor faulty Check compressor.
Air in A/C system Replace receiver/dryer, and then perform
evacuation and charge referring to “Operation
Procedure for Refrigerant Charge”.
Air leaking from HVAC unit or air duct Repair as necessary.
Heater and ventilation system faulty Check HVAC unit.
Temperature selector faulty Check temperature selector referring to
“Inspection of HVAC Control Module and Its
Circuit”.
HVAC control module faulty Check HVAC control module referring to
“Inspection of HVAC Control Module and Its
Circuit”.
Temperature control actuator faulty Check temperature control actuator referring to
“Temperature Control Actuator Inspection”.
Blower motor faulty Check blower motor referring to “Blower Motor
Inspection in Section 7A”.
Excessive compressor oil in A/C system Drain excessive compressor oil from A/C
system circuit and compressor.
Cool air does not come
out only intermittently Wiring connection faulty
Repair as necessary.
Expansion valve faulty Check expansion valve referring to “Expansion
Valve Inspection”.
Excessive moisture in A/C system Replace receiver/dryer, and then perform
evacuation and charge referring to “Operation
Procedure for Refrigerant Charge”.
Magnet clutch faulty Check magnet clutch. Referring to “Magnet
Clutch Inspection”.
Excessive amount of refrigerant Check the amount of refrigerant.
Cool air comes out only at
high speed Condenser clogged
Check condenser referring to “Condenser
Assembly On-Vehicle Inspection”.
Insufficient charge of refrigerant Check the amount of refrigerant and system
for leaks.
Air in A/C system Replace receiver/dryer, and then perform
evacuation and charge referring to “Operation
Procedure for Refrigerant Charge”.
Compressor drive belt loosened or
broken Adjust or replace drive belt.
Compressor faulty Check compressor.
Condition Possible cause Correction / Reference Item

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HVAC Unit Removal and InstallationS7RS0B7226003
Refer to “HVAC Unit Removal and Installation”.
Temperature Control Actuator Removal and
Installation
S7RS0B7226004
Removal1) Disconnect negative (–) cable at battery.
2) Remove steering column hol e cover from instrument
panel.
3) Remove foot duct from HVAC unit.
4) Disconnect temperature control actuator connector (1).
5) Detach temperature control actuator rods (2) from linkage (3).
6) Remove temperature control actuator (4) from HVAC unit.
Installation
Reverse removal procedure.
Temperature Control Actuator InspectionS7RS0B7226005
1) Remove temperature control actuator from HVAC unit referring to “Temperature Control Actuator
Removal and Installation”.
2) Connect connector to temperature control actuator.
3) Set temperature selector of HVAC control module to MAX HOT position with ignition switch ON, and
make sure if the position of actuator lever is MAX
HOT position (A).
4) Turn ignition switch OFF, and then disconnect connector from temperature control actuator.
5) Measure resistance between terminal “3” and “5”.
Temperature control actuator resistance between
terminal “3” and “5” (MAX HOT position)
Approximately 2.5 k Ω at 25 °C (77 °F) 6) Connect connector to tem
perature control actuator.
7) Set temperature selector of HVAC control module to MAX COOL position with ignition switch ON, and
make sure if the position of actuator lever is MAX
COOL position (B).
8) Turn ignition switch OFF, and then disconnect connector from temperature control actuator.
9) Measure resistance between terminal “3” and “5”
Temperature control actuator resistance between
terminal “3” and “5” (MAX COOL position)
Approximately 4.8 k Ω at 25 °C (77 °F)
If check result is not satisfactory, replace the actuator
with new one.
2. Blower upper case 9. Blower motor controller 16. Evaporator 23. Temperature control actuator
3. Air intake control actuator 10. Blower lower case 17. O-ring24. Air flow control actuator
4. Air filter (if equipped) 11. Blower motor 18. Expansion valve25. Inside air temperature sensor
5. Heater unit upper case 12. Heater unit lower case 19. Evaporator temperature sensor 26. Aspirator hose
6. Foot duct 13. Heater core 20. Packing : Do not reuse.
7. Air flow control door assembly 14. Temperature control links 21. Filter cover
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Inside Air Temperature Sensor Removal and
Installation
S7RS0B7226018
Removal1) Disconnect negative (–) cable at battery.
2) Remove steering column hole cover.
3) Remove connector and aspirator hose (1) from inside air temperature sensor (2).
4) Remove inside air temperature sensor from instrument panel while releas ing lock of both sides of
inside air temperature sensor.
Installation
Reverse removal procedure.
Inside Air Temperature Sensor InspectionS7RS0B7226019
Measure resistance between each connector terminal
with an ohmmeter.
If resistance is incorrect, replace inside air temperature
sensor with new one.
Inside air temperature sensor resistance
1.7 k Ω ± 0.085 k Ω at 25 °C (77 ° F)
Condenser Assembly On-Vehicle InspectionS7RS0B7226020
Refer to “Condenser Assembly On-Vehicle Inspection”.
Condenser Assembly Removal and InstallationS7RS0B7226021
Refer to “Condenser Assembly Removal and
Installation”.
Receiver/Dryer Removal and InstallationS7RS0B7226022
Refer to “Receiver/Dryer Removal and Installation”.
Evaporator InspectionS7RS0B7226023
Refer to “Evaporator Thermistor (Evaporator
Temperature Sensor) Inspection”.
Evaporator Temperature Sensor Removal and
Installation
S7RS0B7226024
Refer to “Evaporator Thermistor (Evaporator
Temperature Sensor) Removal and Installation”.
Evaporator Temperature Sensor InspectionS7RS0B7226025
Refer to “Evaporator Thermistor (Evaporator
Temperature Sensor) Inspection”.
Expansion Valve Removal and InstallationS7RS0B7226026
Refer to “Expansion Valve Removal and Installation”.
Expansion Valve InspectionS7RS0B7226027
Refer to “Expansion Valve Inspection”.
A/C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor and Its Circuit
Inspection
S7RS0B7226028
Refer to “A/C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor and Its Circuit
Inspection”.
A/C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Removal and
Installation
S7RS0B7226029
Refer to “A/C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Removal and
Installation”.
Compressor Relay InspectionS7RS0B7226030
Refer to “Compressor Relay Inspection”.
Compressor Drive Belt Inspection and
Adjustment
S7RS0B7226031
Refer to “Compressor Drive Belt Inspection and
Adjustment”.
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Temperature
Resistance
1.7
0
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