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Test Description: Notes

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The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. This step determines if the A/C system has at least the minimum refrigerant charge required to operate the system without damage.
  2. This step measures the performance of the A/C system.
  3. This step is to allow for vehicle variations as well as high ambient temperatures.
DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE TABLE

Step Action Values Yes No
NOTE:
  • The ambient air temperature must be at least 16°C (60°F).
  • Do not induce additional air flow across the front of the vehicle during the test.
  • If you were sent here from a DTC diagnostic table, clear the DTC upon completion of this test.
1
  1. Park the vehicle inside or in the shade.
  2. Open the windows in order to ventilate the interior of the vehicle.
  3. If the A/C system was operating, allow the A/C system to equalize for about 2 minutes.
  4. Turn OFF the ignition.
  5. Install the J 43600.
  6. Record the ambient air temperature displayed on the J 43600.
  7. Record the low and high side STATIC pressure readings.

Are both the low side and high side pressures within the specified value?		 More than 16°C (60°F) - 345 kPa (50 psi)
More than 24°C (75°F) - 483 kPa (70 psi)
More than 33°C (90°F) - 690 kPa (100 psi)		 Go to Step 2 Go to LEAK TESTING 
2
NOTE: Record the relative humidity and the ambient air temperature at the time of the test.
  1. Close the vehicle doors and windows.
  2. Open the drivers door window 12.7-15.2 cm (5-6 in).
  3. Select the following HVAC control settings:
    • The A/C is ON
    • The coldest temperature setting
    • The maximum blower speed
    • Recirculation mode
    • The panel outlet mode
    • All panel outlets are OPEN
  4. Install the temperature probes of the J 43600 in the left and right center panel air outlets.
  5. Apply the parking brake.
  6. Place the transaxle/transmission in PARK.
  7. Start the engine.
  8. Operate the A/C system for 5 minutes.
  9. Inspect A/C components for the following conditions:
    • Abnormal frost areas
    • Unusual noises
      NOTE: Press the RESET button, before using the print function of the J 43600.
  10. Print the following information:
    • The panel outlet air temperatures
    • The low-side pressure
    • The high-side pressure
  11. Compare the low and high side pressures and the panel output temperatures to A/C PERFORMANCE TABLE  below.
Does all the data recorded fall within the specified ranges of the A/C performance table?		 - Go to Step 8 Go to Step 3
3 If the pressures and temperatures recorded do not fall within the specified ranges:
  1. Continue to operate the A/C system for an additional 5 minutes.
  2. RESET the J 43600 and record the pressures and temperatures again.
  3. Compare the low and high side pressures and the panel output temperature to the A/C performance table.

Does all the data recorded fall within the specified ranges of the A/C performance table?		 - Go to Step 8 Go to Step 4
4 Do the high and low side pressures fall within the specified ranges, but the panel outlet temperatures do not? - Go to AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) DIAGNOSTICS - PRESSURE ZONE A  Go to Step 5
5 Is the low side pressure greater than the specified range, but the high side pressure within or less than the specified range? - Go to AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) DIAGNOSTICS - PRESSURE ZONE B  Go to Step 6
6 Are the low and high side pressures both greater than the specified ranges? - Go to AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) DIAGNOSTICS - PRESSURE ZONE C  Go to Step 7
7 Is the high side pressure greater than the specified range, but the low side pressure is within or less than the specified range? - Go to AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) DIAGNOSTICS - PRESSURE ZONE D  Go to Step 8
8 Operate the system in order to verify the test results. Did you find the same results? - System OK Go to SYMPTOMS - HVAC SYSTEMS - AUTOMATIC 
Fig 1: A/C System Pressure Graph - Zone Classification With Aux A/C
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