Pinpoint Test A: Leak Tests
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- A1: LEAK TEST 1 CAUTION: When charging the system with nitrogen, the pressure should be regulated to 10.0 barNOTE:
- Do not test for leaks by charging the system with refrigerant and oil. Nitrogen must be used
- Borescopes and endoscopes can also be used to confirm leak points
- This test is performed with the vehicle not running
NOTE: For detailed information of the component indicated in the image Refer to: Climate Control - Description and Operation- Make sure that there is no debris in the air conditioning charging ports
- Using the Jaguar Land Rover Approved Diagnostic Equipment, perform routine - Set Air Conditioning Refrigerant Service Mode - to open all isolation valves
- Charge the air conditioning system with nitrogen
- Isolate the nitrogen supply
- Monitor the pressure gauge and check for leaks for 30 minutes
Has the source of the leak been identified?
Yes : Rectify the leak as necessary. Using the Jaguar Land Rover Approved Diagnostic Equipment, evacuate and recharge the air conditioning system with the correct quantity of refrigerant and oil
No : GO to A2.
- A2: LEAK TEST 2
- Using the Jaguar Land Rover Approved Diagnostic Equipment, perform routine - Set Air Conditioning Refrigerant Service Mode (0x9022) - to open all isolation valves
- Using the Jaguar Land Rover Approved Diagnostic Equipment, evacuate and recharge the air conditioning system with the correct quantity of refrigerant
- Using the Jaguar Land Rover Approved refrigerant leak detector, check for a refrigerant leak
Was a refrigerant leak detected?
Yes : Using the Jaguar Land Rover Approved Equipment, recover the refrigerant. Repair the leak as necessary.
Evacuate and recharge the air conditioning system with the correct quantity of refrigerant
No : Repair complete, no further action required