Test Requirements
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- Radiator and condenser are clean (clean if necessary).
- The ribbed belt for the A/C compressor and alternator tensioned correctly.
- All air ducts, covers and seals are OK and installed correctly.
- The doors reach their end position.
- The engine is warm.
- Evaporator and heater not drawing in secondary air (at maximum fresh-air blower speed).
With engine running and A/C system set to maximum cooling output, pay attention to the following points:
- The fresh air blower is running.
- The coolant fan must be running or it must be switched on.
- The recirculation/fresh air door must be in the "recirculation" position.
- Ambient temperature is greater than 15 0 C.
- The A/C Evaporator Temperature Switch -E33- is installed correctly and its switch temperatures are correct.