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Test Description

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

  1. 1:  This step determines if the A/C system has at least the minimum refrigerant charge required to operate the system without damage.
  2. 2:  This step measures the performance of the A/C system.
  3. 3:  This step is to allow for vehicle variations as well as high ambient temperatures.
Step Action Values Yes No
IMPORTANT:
  • 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  ACR 2000 Air Conditioning Service Center. See Special Tools .
  6. Record the ambient air temperature displayed on the J 43600  . See Special Tools .
  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 (With HP5)  or Leak Testing (Without HP5) 
2 
    IMPORTANT: 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 driver 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 instrument panel (I/P) outlet mode
    • All I/P outlets are OPEN
  4. Install the temperature probes of the J 43600  in the left and right center panel air outlets. See Special Tools .
  5. Apply the parking brake.
  6. Place the transaxle/transmission in one of the following positions:
    • PARK (Automatic)
    • NEUTRAL (Manual)
  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
    10. IMPORTANT: Press the RESET button, before using the print function of the J 43600  . See Special Tools .
  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 the 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. See Special Tools .
  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 (with HP5)  or Air Conditioning (A/C) Diagnostics - Pressure Zone A (without HP5)  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 (without HP5)  or Air Conditioning (A/C) Diagnostics - Pressure Zone D (with HP5)  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 - Manual
Fig 1: A/C System Pressure - Zone Classification
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A/C Performance Table

Ambient Temperature Relative Humidity Low Side Service Port Pressure High Side Service Port Pressure Maximum Left Center Discharge Air Temperature
13-18°C (55-65°F) 0-100% 151-192 kPa (22-28 psi) 950-1440 kPa (138-209 psi) 8°C (46°F)
19-24°C (66-75°F) Below 40% 158-220 kPa (23-32 psi) 1012-1488 kPa (147-216 psi) 10°C (50°F)
Above 40% 151-227 kPa (22-33 psi) 1157-1688 kPa (168-245 psi) 13°C (54°F)
25-29°C (76-85°F) Below 35% 179-248 kPa (26-36 psi) 1228-1681 kPa (187-244 psi) 13°C (55°F)
35-50% 186-254 kPa (27-37 psi) 1391-1750 kPa (202-254 psi) 14°C (57°F)
Above 50% 186-268 kPa (27-39 psi) 1460-1887 kPa (212-274 psi) 17°C (61°F)
30-35°C (86-95°F) Below 30% 199-275 kPa (29-40 psi) 1508-1908 kPa (219-277 psi) 17°C (61°F)
30-50% 206-289 kPa (30-42 psi) 1577-1998 kPa (229-290 psi) 18°C (64°F)
Above 50% 213-216 kPa (31-46 psi) 1667-2129 kPa (242-309 psi) 21°C (70°F)
36-41°C (96-105°F) Below 20% 220-296 kPa (32-43 psi) 1750-2129 kPa (254-309 psi) 18°C (64°F)
20-40% 234-316 kPa (34-46 psi) 1791-2211 kPa (260-321 psi) 20°C (68°F)
Above 40% 248-337 kPa (36-49 psi) 1880-2287 kPa (273-332 psi) 23°C (73°F)
42-46°C (106-115°F) Below 20% 278-316 kPa (36-46 psi) 2011-2342 kPa (292-340 psi) 22°C (70°F)
Above 20% 354-344 kPa (37-50 psi) 2053-2418 kPa (268-351 psi) 24°C (75°F)
47-49°C (116-120°F) Below 30% 282-358 kPa (41-52 psi) 2590-2590 kPa (328-376 psi) 25°C (77°F)
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