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General Specifications

Item Specification

A/C Compressor
Type FS-18
Rotation Clockwise

A/C Compressor Magnetic Clutch
Air gap clearance 0.35-0.65 mm (0.014-0.026 in)

A/C Cycling Switch Open and Closed Pressures(a)
Open pressure 145-159 kPa (21-23 psi)
Closed pressure 290 kPa (42 psi)

A/C Pressure Relief Valve(a)
Open pressures 3,792-4,137 kPa (550-600 psi)
A/C Pressure Transducer (V6) Computers and Control Systems.

Evaporator Core Orifice
Color Blue

Dual Function Pressure Switch (V8)(a)
Clutch off/open 2,999-3,275 kPa (435-475 psi)
Clutch on/closed 1,517-1,931 kPa (220-280 psi)
Fan on/open 2,137-2,344 kPa (310-340 psi)
Fan off/closed 1,655-2,137 kPa (240-310 psi)

(a)Manifold gauge set pressures may vary slightly depending on the distance between the service gauge port valve and the A/C pressure relief valve, the A/C cycling switch, the A/C pressure transducer (V6) and the dual function pressure switch (V8) location.