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Both high and low pressure sides
are too low. • The area around evapora-
tor outlet does not become
cold.
• The area around evapora- tor inlet becomes frosted. Clogged expansion valve.
• Breakage of temperature sensor.
• Clogging by foreign material. Eliminate foreign material from
expansion valve or replace it.
• There is a temperature dif- ference between the areas
around outlet and inlet
pipes of liquid tank.
• Liquid tank becomes frost- ed. Malfunction in inner liquid tank
(clogged strainer). Replace liquid tank.
Evaporator becomes frosted. Clogged or crushed low-pres-
sure pipe. Repair or replace malfunction-
ing parts.
Malfunction in intake air tem-
perature sensor. Check intake sensor system.
Refer to HAC-64, "Component
Inspection".
There is a small temperature
difference between the high
and low pressure pipes for re-
frigerant cycle. • Shortage of refrigerant.
• Leakage of refrigerant. • Check for leakage.
• Collect all refrigerant, evacu-
ate refrigerant cycle again,
and then refill it with the spec-
ified amount of refrigerant.
Low-pressure side sometimes be-
comes negative. • Sometimes the area
around evaporator outlet
does not become cold.
• Sometimes the area
around evaporator inlet is
frosted. • Icing caused by the mixing of
water in cooler cycle.
• Deteriorated dryer in liquid
tank. • Collect all refrigerant.
• Evacuate refrigerant cycle completely, and then refill it
with the specified amount of
refrigerant. At this time, al-
ways replace liquid tank.
Hunting in high-pressure side. There is no temperature dif-
ference between high- and
low-pressure sides. Malfunctioning variable valve
in compressor. • Replace compressor.
• Check ECV system.
Gauge indication Refrigerant cycle Probable cause Corrective action
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NOISE
NOISE
Symptom TableINFOID:0000000009463925
Symptom Noise source Probable cause Corrective action
Unusual noise from compressor
when A/C is ON. Inside of compressor
Wear, breakage or clogging of foreign
material in inner parts. Check compressor oil. Re-
fer to HA-25, "Inspection"
.
Magnet clutch Contact of clutch disc with pulley. Check clearance between
clutch disc and pulley.
Compressor body Loosened compressor mounting bolts. Check bolts for tightness.
Refer to HA-30, "COM-
PRESSOR : Exploded
View".
Unusual noise from cooler piping. Cooler piping (pipe and
flexible hose) Improper installation of clip and brack-
et. Check the installation condi-
tion of the cooler piping. Re-
fer to HA-34, "Exploded
View".
Unusual noise from expansion
valve when A/C is ON. Expansion valveShortage of refrigerant. • Check for leakage.
• Collect all refrigerant,
evacuate refrigerant cycle
again, and then refill it
with the specified amount
of refrigerant.
Wear, breakage or clogging of foreign
material in inner parts. Eliminate foreign material
from expansion valve or re-
place it.
Unusual noise from belt. — Loosened beltCheck belt tension. Refer to
MA-13, "DRIVE BELTS :
Checking Drive Belts"
(QR25DE) or MA-22,
"DRIVE BELTS : Checking
Drive Belts" (VQ35DE).
Internal compressor parts get locked Replace compressor. Refer
to HA-30, "COMPRESSOR
: Removal and Installation".
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REFRIGERANT
DescriptionINFOID:0000000009463926
CONNECTION OF SERVICE TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Leak TestINFOID:0000000009463927
CHECK REFRIGERANT LEAKAGE USING FLUORESCENT LEAK DETECTION DYE
1. Install a fender cover (1).
2. Wear UV safety goggles (2) provided with refrigerant dye leak detection kit (J-43926).
3. Connect power cable (4) of UV lamp (6) to positive and negative terminals of the battery (3).
1. Shut-off valve 2. A/C service valve 3. Recovery/recycling/recharging
equipment
4. Refrigerant container (HFC-134a) 5. Weight scale (J-39650) 6. Vacuum pump (J-39649)
7. Manifold gauge set (J-39183)
A. Preferred (best) method B. Alternative method C. For charging
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4. Press UV lamp switch (5) and check A/C system for refrigerant leakage. (Where refrigerant leakage
occurs, fluorescent leak detec tion dye appears in green color.)
WARNING:
Do not look directly into UV lamp light source.
NOTE:
• For continuous operating time of UV lamp, follow the manufacturer operating instructions.
• Illuminate piping joints from different angles using UV lamp and check that there is no leakage.
• Use a mirror in area that is difficult to see to check refrigerant leakage.
• Refrigerant leakage from evaporator can be detected by soaking cotton swab or a similar material with
drain hose water and illuminating it using UV lamp.
• Dust, dirt and packing materials adhesive used for condenser, evaporator, and other locations may fluo- resce. Be careful not to misidentify leakage.
5. Repair or replace parts where refrigerant leakage occurs and wipe off fluorescent leak detection dye. NOTE:
Completely wipe off fluorescent leak detection dy e from gaps between parts, screw threads, and others
using a cotton swab or similar materials.
6. Use a UV lamp to check that no fluorescent leak detection dye remains after finishing work.
WARNING:
Do not look directly into UV lamp light source.
NOTE:
• For continuous operating time of UV lamp, follow the manufacturer operating instructions.
• Dust, dirt, and packing materials adhesive used for condenser, evaporator, and other locations may flu-
oresce. Be careful not to misidentify leakage.
CHECK REFRIGERANT LEAKAGE USING ELECTRICAL LEAK DETECTOR
WARNING:
Do not check refrigerant leakage while the engine is running.
CAUTION:
Be careful of the following it ems so that inaccurate checks or misidentifications are avoided.
• Do not allow refrigerant vapor, shop chemical vapor s, cigarette smoke or others around the vehicle.
• Always check refrigerant leakage in a low air flow en vironment so that refrigerant may not disperse
when leakage occurs.
1. Stop the engine.
2. Connect recovery/recycling/recharging equipment or manifold gauge set (J-39183-C) to A/C service
valve.
3. Check that A/C refrigerant pressure is 345 kPa (3.52 kg/cm
2, 50 psi) or more when temperature is 16 °C
(61 °F) or more. When pressure is lower than the specif ied value, recycle refrigerant completely and fill
refrigerant to the specified level.
NOTE:
Leakages may not be detected if A/C refrigerant pressure is 345 kPa (3.52 kg/cm
2, 50 psi) or less when
temperature is less than 16 °C (61 °F).
4. Clean area where refrigerant leakage check is performed and check refrigerant leakage along all surfaces of pipe connections and A/C system components us ing electrical leak detector (J-41995) probe.
CAUTION:
• Continue checking when a leakag e is found. Always continue and complete checking along all
pipe connections and A/C system components for additional leakage.
• When a leakage is detected, clean leakage area using compressed air and check again.
• When checking leakage of cooling unit inside, always clean inside of drain hose so that the
probe surface may not be exposed to water or dirt.
NOTE:
• Always check leakage starting from high-pressure side and continue to low-pressure side.
• When checking leakage of cooling unit inside, operate bl ower fan motor for 15 minutes or more at the
maximum fan speed while the engine is stopped, and then in sert electrical leak detector probe into drain
hose and hold for 10 minutes or more.
• When disconnecting shut-off valve that is connected to A/C service valve, always evacuate remaining
refrigerant so that misidentification can be avoided.
5. Repair or replace parts where refrigerant leak age is detected. (Leakage is detected but leakage area is
unknown.)
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6. Start the engine and set A/C control in the following conditions. • A/C switch ON
• Air flow: VENT (ventilation)
• Intake door position: Recirculation
• Temperature setting: Full cold
• Fan (blower) speed: Maximum speed set
7. Run the engine at approximately 1,500 rpm for 2 minutes or more.
8. Stop the engine. Check again for refrigerant leakage. Go to step 4. WARNING:
Be careful not to get burned when the engine is hot.
NOTE:
• Start refrigerant leakage check immediately after the engine is stopped.
• When refrigerant circulation is stopped, pressure on the low- pressure side rises gradually, and after this, pressure on the
high-pressure side falls gradually.
• The higher the pressure is, the easier it is to find the refriger-
ant leakage.
Recycle RefrigerantINFOID:0000000009463928
WARNING:
• Always use HFC-134a for A/C refrigerant. If CFC-12 is accidentally charged, compressor is damaged
due to insufficient lubrication.
• Always observe and follow precaution s described on refrigerant container. Incorrect handling may
result in an explosion of refrigerant co ntainer, frostbite or the loss of eyesight.
• Do not breathe A/C refrigerant and oil vapor or mi st. Exposure may irritate eyes, nose, or throat.
• Do not allow HFC-134a to be exposed to an open flame or others because it generates poisonous
gas when in contact with high temperatur e objects. Keep workshop well ventilated.
1. Perform oil return operation. Refer to HA-25, "Perform Oil Return Operation"
. (If refrigerant or oil leakage
is detected in a large amount, omit this step, and go to step 2.)
CAUTION:
Do not perform oil return operation if a large am ount of refrigerant or oil leakage is detected.
2. Check gauge pressure readings of recovery/recyc ling/recharging equipment. When remaining pressure
exists, recycle refrigerant from high-pressure hose and low-pressure hose.
NOTE:
Follow manufacturer instructions for the handling or maintenance of the equipment. Do not fill the equip-
ment with non-specified refrigerant.
3. Remove A/C service valve cap from the vehicle.
4. Connect recovery/recycling/recharging equipment to A/C service valve.
5. Operate recovery/recycling/recharging equipment , and recycle refrigerant from the vehicle.
6. Evacuate air for 10 minutes or more to remove any remaining refrigerant integrated to compressor oil, etc.
7. Refrigerant recycle operation is complete.
Charge RefrigerantINFOID:0000000009463929
WARNING:
• Always use HFC-134a for A/C refrigerant. If CFC-12 is accidentally charged, compressor is damaged
due to insufficient lubrication.
• Always observe and follow precaution s described on refrigerant container. Incorrect handling may
result in an explosion of refrigerant co ntainer, frostbite, or the loss of eyesight.
• Do not breathe A/C refrigerant and oil vapor or mi st. Exposure my irritate eyes, nose, or throat.
• Do not allow HFC-134a to be exposed to an open flame or others because it generates poisonous
gas when in contact with high temperatur e objects. Keep workshop well ventilated.
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1. Connect recovery/recycling/recharging equipment to the A/C service valve.
2. Operate recovery/recycling/recharging equipment, and evacuate air from A/C system for 25 minutes or
more.
CAUTION:
Evacuate air for 15 minutes or more if the parts are replaced.
3. Check the airtightness of A/C system for 25 minutes or more. If pressure raises more than the specified
level, charge A/C system with approximately 200g refriger ant and check that there is no refrigerant leak-
age. Refer to HA-21, "Leak Test"
.
CAUTION:
Check the airtightness for 15 minutes or more if the parts are replaced.
4. If parts other than compressor are replaced, fill co mpressor oil according to parts that are replaced.
5. Charge the specified amount of refrigerant to A/C system.
6. Check that A/C system operates normally.
7. Disconnect recovery/recycling/recharging equipment. (Col lect the refrigerant from the high-pressure hose
and low-pressure hose of recovery/recycling/recharging equipment.)
8. Install A/C service valve cap.
9. Refrigerant charge is complete.
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MAINTENANCE OF OIL LEVEL
The compressor oil is circulating in the system together wi th the refrigerant. It is necessary to fill compressor
with oil when replacing A/C system parts or when a large amount of refrigerant leakage is detected. It is impor-
tant to always maintain oil level within the spec ified level, otherwise the following conditions may occur:
• Insufficient oil amount: Stuck compressor
• Excessive oil amount: Insufficient coo ling (caused by insufficient heat exchange)
InspectionINFOID:0000000009463931
If a compressor is malfunctioning (internal noise, insufficient cooling), check the compressor oil.
1.COMPRESSOR OIL JUDGMENT
1. Remove the compressor. Refer to HA-30, "COMPRESSOR : Removal and Installation"
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2. Sample compressor oil and judge below according to the figure.
Judgement result 1>>Replace compressor only.
Judgement result 2>>Replace compressor and liquid tank.
Perform Oil Return OperationINFOID:0000000009463932
CAUTION:
If a large amount of refrigerant or oil leakage is detected, do not perform oil return operation.
1. Start the engine and set to the following conditions: • Engine speed: Idling to 1,200 rpm
• A/C switch: ON
• Fan (blower) speed: Maximum speed set
• Intake door position: Recirculation
• Temperature setting: Full cold
2. Perform oil return operation for approximately 10 minutes.
3. Stop the engine.
4. Oil return operation is complete.
Oil Adjusting Procedure for Component s Replacement Except Compressor
INFOID:0000000009463933
Fill with oil for the amount that is calculated according to the following conditions.
Example: Oil amount to be added when replacing evaporator and liquid tank [m (US fl oz, Imp fl oz)] = 45
(1.5, 1.6) + 15 (0.5, 0.5) + α
Oil Type : A/C System Oil Type S
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Oil amount to be added to A/C system
m (US fl oz, Imp fl oz)
Replace evaporator 75 (2.5, 2.6)
Replace condenser 75 (2.5, 2.6)
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Oil Adjusting Procedure fo r Compressor Replacement
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1. Before connecting recovery/recycling equipment to vehicle, check recovery/recycling equipment gauges.
No refrigerant pressure should be displayed. If NG, recover refrigerant from equipment lines.
2. Connect recovery/recycling equipment to vehicle. Confi rm refrigerant purity in supply tank using recovery/
recycling equipment and refrigerant identifier. If NG, refer to HA-3, "Precaution for Working with HFC-134a
(R-134a)".
3. Confirm refrigerant purity in vehi cle A/C system using recovery/recycling equipment and refrigerant identi-
fier. If NG, refer to HA-3, "Precaution for Working with HFC-134a (R-134a)"
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4. Discharge refrigerant into the refrigerant recove ry/recycling equipment. Measure oil discharged into the
recovery/recycling equipment.
Replace liquid tank 5 (0.2, 0.2)
Refrigerant leakage is detected Large amount leakage 30 (1.0, 1.1)
Small amount leakage —
Oil amount that is recycled together with refrigerant during recycle operation α
Conditions
Oil amount to be added to A/C system
m (US fl oz, Imp fl oz)
1. New compressor 2. Old compressor 3. Recovery/recycling equipment
4. Measuring cup X 5. Measuring cup Y 6. New oil
A. Drain oil from the new compressor into clean container B. Record amount of oil recovered C.
Add an additional 5 m (0.2 US fl oz,
0.2 Imp fl oz) of new oil when replacing
liquid tank
D. Install new oil equal to recorded amounts in measuring cups X plus Y
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