Condition
Possible Causes
Correction
The low side pressure is
normal or slightly low, and the
high side pressure is too low.
1. Low refrigerant system
charge.
1. See Refrigerant System Leaks in this group.
Test the refrigerant system for leaks. Repair,
evacuate and charge the refrigerant system, if
required.
2. Refrigerant flow through
the A/C accumulator is
restricted.
2. See A/C Accumulator in this group. Replace
the restricted accumulator, if required.
3. Refrigerant flow through
the A/C evaporator is
restricted.
3. See A/C Evaporator in this group. Replace the
restricted A/C evaporator, if required.
4. Faulty A/C compressor.
4. See A/C Compressor in this group. Replace
the A/C compressor, if required.
The low side pressure is
normal or slightly high, and
the high side pressure is too
high.
1. A/C Condenser air flow
restricted.
1. Check the A/C condenser for damaged fins,
foreign objects obstructing air flow through the
condenser fins, and missing or improperly
installed air seals. Clean, repair, or replace
components as required.
2. Inoperative radiator
cooling fan.
2. Test the radiator cooling fan and replace, if
required. Refer to Group 7.
3. Refrigerant system
overcharged.
3. See Refrigerant System Charge Level in this
group. Recover the refrigerant from the
refrigerant system. Charge the refrigerant system
to the proper level, if required.
4. Air in the refrigerant
system.
4. See Refrigerant System Leaks in this group.
Test the refrigerant system for leaks. Repair,
evacuate and charge the refrigerant system, if
required.
5. Engine overheating.
5. Test the engine cooling system and repair, if
required. Refer to Group 7.
The low side pressure is too
high, and the high side
pressure is too low.
1. Accessory drive belt
slipping.
1. Inspect the accessory drive belt condition and
tension. Tighten or replace the accessory drive
belt, if required. Refer to Group 7.
2. Faulty A/C orifice tube.
2. See A/C Orifice Tube in this group. Replace
the liquid line, if required.
3. Faulty A/C compressor.
3. See A/C Compressor in this group. Replace
the A/C compressor, if required.
The low side pressure is too
low, and the high side
pressure is too high.
1. Restricted refrigerant flow
through the refrigerant lines.
1. See Liquid Line, Suction Line and A/C
Discharge Line in this group. Inspect the
refrigerant lines for kinks, tight bends or improper
routing. Correct the routing or replace the
refrigerant line, if required.
2. Restricted refrigerant flow
through the A/C orifice tube.
2. See A/C Orifice Tube in this group. Replace
the liquid line, if required.
3. Restricted refrigerant flow
through the A/C condenser.
3. See A/C Condenser in this group. Replace the
restricted condenser, if required.
HEATER PERFORMANCE
Before performing the following tests, refer to Group 7 - Cooling for the procedures to check the engine coolant
level and flow, engine coolant reserve/recovery system operation, accessory drive belt condition and tension, radi-
ator air flow and the fan drive operation.
WARNING: Do not remove radiator cap when engine is hot, personal injury can result.
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HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
KJ