A/C refrigerant system pressures and temperatures, checking: Notes
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The pressures and temperatures in the A/C system will vary depending on engine speed (RPM), coolant fan speed, engine coolant temperature, A/C clutch engagement, outside temperature, humidity, etc.
Pressure and temperature specifications are based on the following:
- Engine speed (RPM) at 1500
- Fresh air blower on high speed
- A/C switch adjusted to Max. cooling
The following list pertains to Fig 1.
- Evaporator
- Low-pressure service valve
- Compressor, low pressure side
- Compressor, high pressure side
- Condenser
- Receiver drier
- Sight glass
- Not applicable to all vehicles
- High-pressure service valve
- Expansion valve