RM36D0EC _58 Vehicle Interior _083104 HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING _0402828 AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM(for Gasoline Model) D

HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING  AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM(for Gasoline Model)  UTILITY  


REFRIGERANT SHORTAGE CHECK USING GTS


a.

According to the GTS display, perform refrigerant gas volume check.

Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Utility
Tester Display
Refrigerant Gas Volume Check
50005 450 4578

b.

Check that the following conditions are met and perform the refrigerant shortage check according to the display on the GTS.

Measurement Condition:
Item Condition
Vehicle Condition Engine running
A/C Switch On
Ambient Temperature*1 0 to 49°C (32 to 120°F)
Air Conditioning Air Inlet Temperature*2 25 to 35°C (77 to 95°F)
Set Temperature MAX COLD
Recirculation/fresh Control Switch Recirculation
Air Vent Damper Position FACE
Blower Speed HI

NOTICE:

When the GTS is operated without the check conditions satisfied, "Refrigerant incorrect" is displayed. Select "Yes" to return to the previous screen.


HINT:
·

Refer to the GTS operator's manual for further details.

·

A message indicating a refrigerant shortage is displayed on the GTS and the air conditioning system turns off if the amount of refrigerant in the system is insufficient.

·

DTCs are not stored when performing the refrigerant shortage check using the GTS.

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*1: This inspection can be judged correctly only if the ambient temperature is within a range of 0 to 49°C (32 to 120°F). Therefore, postpone the test if the temperature is low.

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*2: This inspection can be judged correctly only if the air inlet temperature is within a range of 25 to 35°C (77 to 95°F). Therefore, postpone the test if the temperature is out of range.



Result:
Result Amount of Refrigerant Corrective Action
Refrigerant shortage Insufficient
1.

Check for refrigerant leaks using a halogen leak detector, and repair if necessary.

2.

Evacuate the air conditioning system and charge it with the appropriate volume of new or purified refrigerant.

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Refrigerant correct Correct -
Refrigerant incorrect Incorrect Confirm check condition and carry out again



REFRIGERANT PRESSURE HISTORY CLEAR


a.

Press the blower OFF switch and stop all functions.


b.

Perform the refrigerant pressure history clear according to the display on the GTS.

Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Utility
Tester Display
Refrigerant Pressure History Clear
50005 450 4579


A/C OPERATION LIMIT HISTORY COUNT CLEAR


a.

Press the blower OFF switch and stop all functions.


b.

Perform the A/C operation limit history count clear according to the display on the GTS.

Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Utility
Tester Display
A/C Operation Limit History Count Clear
50005 450 4580