General System Condition - TXV Closed

KEY: 1. NEAR VACUUM FOR SUCTION PRESSURE.
2. LOW DISCHARGE PRESSURE.
3. RIGHT CENTER AIR GRILL NEAR AMBIENT.

THEN: Thermal Expansion Valve (TXV) may be closed.

^ Confirm by touching the suction and discharge pipes at the compressor. Suction pipe will be warm and the discharge pipe will be warm to hot.
^ This condition may cause compressor damage due to lack of oil circulation (check compressor operation).
^ Replace TXV
^ After repair return to diagnostic flow chart.
Diagnostic Flow Chart