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A/C System Performance Test



Air Conditioning (A/C) System Performance Test

Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

1. This step determines if the A/C system has at least the minimum refrigerant charge required to operate the system without damage.
2. This step measures the performance of the A/C system.
3. This step is to allow for vehicle variations as well as high ambient air temperatures.












A/C System Pressure - Zone Classification






A/C Performance Table - Without Rear A/C






A/C System Pressure - Zone Classification






A/C Performance Table - With Rear A/C