NO.6 AIR FROM VENTS NOT COLD ENOUGH [MANUAL AIR CONDITIONER]
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Air from vents not cold enough
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DESCRIPTION
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• Magnetic clutch operates but A/C system malfunctions.
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
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• Drive belt malfunction (Step 2)
• Refrigerant pressure switch malfunction (ZJ, ZY) (Step 3)
• Refrigerant pressure sensor malfunction (MZ-CD 1.4 DI Turbo, MZ-CD 1.6 (Y6)) (Step 3)
• Malfunction in A/C unit or condenser (Step 4)
• Cooling fan system malfunction (Step 5)
• Condenser or related part malfunction (Step 6)
• Receiver/drier or expansion valve malfunction (valve closes too mach) (Steps 7, 18, 19)
• A/C unit or condenser malfunction (Steps 8—10, 18)
• Malfunction in refrigerant lines (Steps 11—17)
• A/C compressor system malfunction, insufficient compressor oil (Step 20)
• Evaporative temperature sensor malfunction (Step 21)
• Over filling of compressor oil, malfunction in expansion valve or A/C unit air mix link system (Step 22)
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Diagnostic procedure
STEP |
INSPECTION |
ACTION |
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1
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INSPECT REFRIGERANT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE
• Perform refrigerant system performance test.
• Is the operation normal?
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Yes
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Operation is normal. (Recheck malfunction symptoms.)
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No
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Go to the next step.
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2
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INSPECT DRIVE BELT
• Inspect the drive belt.
• Is it normal?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Adjust or replace the drive belt, then the next step.
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3
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INSPECT REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SWITCH/REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR
• Inspect the refrigerant pressure switch. (ZJ, ZY)
• Inspect the refrigerant pressure sensor. (MZ-CD 1.4 DI Turbo, MZ-CD 1.6 (Y6))
• Is it normal?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Replace the refrigerant pressure switch/refrigerant pressure sensor, then go to Step 23.
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4
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CHECK TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN A/C UNIT INTAKE AND CONDENSER OR ELSEWHERE
• Perform refrigerant pressure check.
(See REFRIGERANT PRESSURE CHECK.)
• Are the refrigerant high-pressure and low-pressure values both high?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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After recording the inspection results, go to Step 9.
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5
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INSPECT COOLING FAN OPERATION
• Verify the cooling fan operation.
• Is the cooling fan operation normal?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Repair or replace the malfunctioning location according to the inspection results.
Then go to Step 23.
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6
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VISUALLY INSPECT CONDENSER
• Is the condenser fin clogged or obstructed by foreign material?
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Yes
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Remove the foreign material.
Repair the condenser fin.
Then go to Step 23.
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No
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Go to the next step.
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7
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CHECK TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN EXPANSION VALVE OR ELSEWHERE
• Verify the condition of the low pressure hose while the A/C is operating.
• Is there frost or condensation adhering?
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Yes
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Replace the expansion valve.
After performing the following servicing, go to Step 23.
• Adjust the compressor oil to the specified level.
• After discharging, charge with new refrigerant to the specified level.
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No
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Go to the next step.
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8
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INSPECT AIR MIX DOOR RELATED PART INSTALLATION
• Remove the A/C unit.
• Are the air mix link, air mix crank, and air mix rod of the A/C unit correctly and securely installed to their positions?
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Yes
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Adjust the compressor oil to the specified amount, then go to Step 23.
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No
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Repair or install the links, cranks and rods securely in the proper position, then go to Step 23.
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9
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CHECK TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN A/C UNIT AND REFRIGERANT PRESSURE LINE OR ELSEWHERE
• Are the refrigerant high-pressure and low-pressure values low?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Go to Step 16.
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10
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INSPECT A/C UNIT FOR BLOCKAGE
• Is the A/C unit intake and air filter clogged?
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Yes
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Remove the cause of the clogging. Replace the air filter if it is clogged.
Then go to Step 23.
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No
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Go to the next step.
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11
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CHECK TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS REFRIGERANT LINE LEAKAGE OR ELSEWHERE
• Verify if there is gas leakage from the system hoses using the gas leak tester.
• Is there gas leakage?
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Yes
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If there is leakage from a system hose connection area, go to Step 13.If there is leakage other than from a system hose connection area, go to Step 15.
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No
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Go to the next step.
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12
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VISUALLY INSPECT REFRIGERANT LINE
• Is a system hose crushed?
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Yes
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Replace the crushed system hose.
After performing the following servicing, go to Step 23.
• Adjust the compressor oil to the specified level.
• After discharging, charge with new refrigerant to the specified level.
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No
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Go to Step 22.
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13
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CHECK TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN REFRIGERANT LINE JOINT LOOSE OR O-RING
• Tighten the system hose connection area to the specified torque.
• Has the leakage stopped?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Go to Step 15.
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14
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VISUALLY INSPECT REFRIGERANT LINE
• Is a system hose crushed?
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Yes
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Replace the crushed system hose.
After performing the following servicing, go to Step 23.
• Adjust the compressor oil to the specified level.
• After discharging, charge with new refrigerant to the specified level.
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No
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Adjust the compressor oil to the specified amount, then go to Step 23.
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15
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VISUALLY INSPECT REFRIGERANT LINE
• Is a system hose crushed?
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Yes
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Replace the O-ring of the leaking area.
Replace the crushed system hose.
After performing the following servicing, go to Step 23.
• Adjust the compressor oil to the specified level.
• After discharging, charge with new refrigerant to the specified level.
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No
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Replace the O-ring of the leaking area.
After performing the following servicing, go to Step 23.
• Adjust the compressor oil to the specified level.
• After discharging, charge with new refrigerant to the specified level.
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16
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CHECK TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN CONDENSER AND EXPANSION VALVE OR ELSEWHERE
• Do the results of the refrigerant pressure inspection in Step 4 indicate vacuum on the low pressure side and extremely low pressure on the high pressure side?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Go to Step 20.
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17
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CHECK TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN EXPANSION VALVE AND RECEIVER/DRIER OR ELSEWHERE
• Does the refrigerant pressure on the low pressure side vary between the vacuum and normal range?
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Yes
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Replace the condenser.
After performing the following servicing, go to Step 23.
• Adjust the compressor oil to the specified level.
• After discharging, charge with new refrigerant to the specified level.
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No
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Go to the next step.
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18
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CHECK TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN CONDENSER OR EXPANSION VALVE
• Verify the condition of the outlet hose on the condenser high pressure side.
• Is there condensation in the hose?
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Yes
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Replace the condenser.
After performing the following servicing, go to Step 23.
• Adjust the compressor oil to the specified level.
• After discharging, charge with new refrigerant to the specified level.
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No
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Go to the next step.
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19
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INSPECT EXPANSION VALVE
• Remove the expansion valve and verify its condition.
• Is there refrigerant leakage or valve clogging?
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Yes
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If there is foreign matter clogging the valve, remove the foreign matter.If there is refrigerant leakage or clogging, replace the expansion valve.Perform discharge, charge with new refrigerant, and then go to Step 23.
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No
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Install the expansion valve, then go to Step 22.
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20
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CHECK TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN A/C COMPRESSOR OR ELSEWTHERE
• Do the results of the refrigerant pressure inspection in Step 4 indicate low pressure on the high pressure side and high pressure on the low pressure side?
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Yes
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Replace the A/C compressor, then go to Step 23.
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No
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Go to the next step.
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21
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INSPECT EVAPORATIVE TEMPERATURE SENSOR
• Inspect the evaporator temperature sensor.
• Is it normal?
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Yes
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Verify the evaporator temperature sensor position.
Then go to Step 23.
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No
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Replace the evaporator temperature sensor, then go to Step 23.
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22
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INSPECT AIR MIX DOOR RELATED PART INSTALLATION
• Remove the A/C unit.
• Are the air mix link, air mix crank, and air mix rod of the A/C unit correctly and securely installed to their positions?
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Yes
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Go to the next step.
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No
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Repair or install the links, cranks and rods securely in the proper position, then go to the next step.
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23
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VERIFY THAT MALFUNCTION SYMPTOM OCCURS AFTER REPAIR
• If the refrigerant discharged during inspection has not been recharged, discharge and charge with new refrigerant to the specified level.
• Does cool air blow out? (Are results of refrigerant system performance test normal?)
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Yes
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Troubleshooting completed. Explain repairs to customer.
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No
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Recheck malfunction symptoms, then repeat from Step 1 if malfunction recurs.
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