Cooling Output, Checking

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Digital Thermometer :VAS6519

NOTE:

This service information only outlines the testing procedure. Perform the exact test as written. Refer to Vehicle Diagnostic Tester in the Guided Fault Finding function.

Checking

-- Close the hood.

-- Measure the ambient temperature.

-- Close the doors, windows and sliding sunroof.

-- Open all instrument panel vents.

-- Set the A/C system temperature to the "coldest" setting.

-- Position the air distribution on center air vent.

-- Hold the temperature sensor -2- from the :VAS6519 approximately 20 mm into the displayed area -3- of the instrument panel vent -1-.

Fig 1: Identifying Air Vent

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-- Turn on the A/C System by pressing the AC button.

-- Start the engine.

NOTE:

Start the timer (5 min).

-- Bring engine to 2000 RPM and hold it there.

Evaluate

The temperature of the air coming out of the "driver side" instrument panel vents must be within the tolerance range (see diagram) after five minutes, depending on the ambient temperature.

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A - Temperature of the air coming out of the "driver side" instrument panel vents

B - Ambient Temperature

C - Permissible Tolerance Range