A / C LOW PRESSURE SWITCH
DESCRIPTION
The rear A/C low pressure switch provides a signal
to the rear A/C control module to regulate the rear
refrigerant system pressure and control rear A/C
evaporator temperature (Fig. 9). The rear A/C control
module will disengage the rear A/C clutch if the rear
refrigerant system suction line pressure falls below
30 kPa (4.4 psi).
The rear A/C low pressure switch is mounted on a
fitting located on the rear suction line near the left
side of the rear A/C evaporator housing.
The rear refrigerant system must be discharge
prior to removing the rear A/C low pressure switch.
OPERATION
The rear A/C low pressure switch is electrically
connected in series with the rear A/C high pressure
switch, between ground and the rear A/C control
module.
The rear A/C low pressure switch contact opens or
closes the path the ground, signaling the rear A/C
control module to turn the rear A/C clutch on and off.
This regulates the rear refrigerant system pressure
and controls rear A/C evaporator temperature. Con-
trolling the rear evaporator temperature prevents
condensate water on the evaporator fins from freez-
ing and obstructing rear A/C system air flow.
The rear A/C low pressure switch contacts are open
when the rear suction line pressure is approximately
152 kPa (22 psi) or lower. The rear A/C low pressure
switch contacts will close when the rear suction line
pressure rises to approximately 234 to 262 kPa (34 to
38 psi) or above. Lower ambient temperatures, below
approximately -1° C (30° F), will also cause the rear
A/C low pressure switch contacts to open due to the
pressure/temperature relationship of the refrigerant
in the system.
The rear A/C low pressure switch is factory-cali-
brated and cannot be adjusted or repaired and, if
faulty or damaged, it must be replaced. Refer to the
appropriate wiring information for complete HVAC
wiring diagrams.
REMOVAL
WARNING: Refer to the applicable warnings and
cautions for this system before performing the fol-
lowing operation (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR
CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - WARNINGS) and (Refer
to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
CAUTIONS). Failure to follow the warnings and cau-
tions could result in possible personal injury or
death.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the negative battery
cable.
(2) Remove the cover from the rear A/C evaporator
housing (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDI-
TIONING/DISTRIBUTION - REAR/A/C EVAPORA-
TOR COVER-REAR - REMOVAL).
(3) Recover the refrigerant from the rear refriger-
ant system (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDI-
TIONING/PLUMBING - STANDARD PROCEDURE -
REFRIGERANT RECOVERY).
(4) Remove the insulating tape from around the
area of the rear A/C low pressure switch (Fig. 10).
(5) Disconnect the wire harness connector from the
rear A/C low pressure switch.
(6) Remove the rear A/C low pressure switch and
install a plug into, or tape over the opened rear suc-
tion line fitting.
Fig. 9 Rear A/C Low Pressure Switch
1 - REAR PRESSURE SWITCH
2 - WIRE CONNECTOR
24 - 32
CONTROLS - REAR
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