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Checking Air Conditioning (A/C) System






Checking air conditioning (A/C) system

Checking air conditioning (A/C) system

Hint: When a fault has been detected, it is necessary to check that the symptom no longer exists.
Check as follows:












- Ignition off.
- Connect connectors, reinstall components etc.
- Start the engine and allow it to run at 1500-1600 rpm.
- Turn the temperature selector to maximum cooling.
- Move the air conditioning (A/C) switch to on.
- Move the mode selector to the " ventilation" position.
- Set the recirculation button to Recirculation.
- Set the blower fan switch to the second highest speed.
- Close the hood.
- Close doors and windows.
- Apply a thermometer in one of the central dashboard vents.
- Allow the system to stabilize itself for at least 8 minutes.





Select Continue.

Continue - Checking air conditioning (A/C) system, continued

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Checking air conditioning (A/C) system, continued




- Run the engine at 1500-1600 rpm.
Check the temperature in the center dashboard vents.
The read off temperature should be within the specified values.
A is the outside temperature, measured in front of the car, and B is the temperature of expelled air in the central dashboard vents:
- If A is 20°C, B must be 5-8°C.
- If A is 30°C, B must be 5-8°C.
- If A is 40°C, B must be 8-12°C.

Is the temperature within the specified values?

Yes - VERIFIED

No - VERIFICATION FAILED

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