Inspection Procedure
- CHECK OPERATION
- Operate the A/C system and check the operation. Refer to DESCRIPTION & INSPECTION (WITHOUT ACCS) or DESCRIPTION & INSPECTION (WITH ACCS).
- Check the parts where noise is occurring.
Can the parts where noise is occurring be checked?
YES - 1
Noise from blower motor: GO TO STEP 2.
YES - 2
Noise from compressor: GO TO STEP 3.
YES - 3
Noise from expansion valve: GO TO STEP 4.
YES - 4
Noise from A/C piping (pipe, flexible hose): GO TO STEP 6.
YES - 5
Noise from drive belt: GO TO STEP 7.
NO
INSPECTION END
- CHECK BLOWER MOTOR
- Remove blower motor.
- Remove in - cabin microfilter.
- Remove foreign materials that are in the blower unit.
- Check the noise from blower motor again.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES
INSPECTION END
NO
Replace blower motor.
- REPLACE COMPRESSOR
- Correct the refrigerant with recovery/recycling recharging equipment.
- Recharge with the proper amount of the collected refrigerant after recycling or new refrigerant.
- Check for the noise from compressor again.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES
INSPECTION END
NO
Replace compressor.
- CHECK WITH GAUGE PRESSURE
Perform the diagnosis with the gauge pressure. Refer to TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR UNUSUAL PRESSURE .
Is the inspection result normal?
YES
GO TO STEP 5.
NO
Repair or replace malfunctioning part(s).
- REPLACE EXPANSION VALVE
- Correct the refrigerant with recovery/recycling recharging equipment.
- Recharge with the proper amount of the collected refrigerant after recycling or new refrigerant.
- Check for the noise from expansion valve again.
Are the symptoms solved?
YES
INSPECTION END
NO
Replace expansion valve.
- CHECK A/C PIPING (PIPE, FLEXIBLE HOSE)
- Check A/C piping (pipe, flexible hose) (for deformation and damage, etc.).
- Check the installation condition of clips and brackets, etc. of A/C piping (pipe, flexible hose).
Is the inspection result normal?
YES
Fix the line with rubber or come vibration absorbing material.
NO
Repair or replace parts according to the inspection results.
- CHECK DRIVE BELT
Check tension of the drive belt. Refer to CHECKING .
Is the inspection result normal?
YES
Check the noise from compressor: GO TO STEP 3.
NO
Adjust or replace drive belt according to the inspection results.