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Performance Test A/C System




Performance test A/C system

- Doors, windows and engine hood must be closed.
- Engine speed must be in the range 1500-2000 rpm.
- All panel vents must be open.
- ACC: Position "LO" must be selected on the ACC-unit.
(Max fan speed, distribution damper in VENT-position and recirculation ON).
- Manual A/C: Fan speed 4.
- Manual A/C: Distribution damper in position "VENT".
- Manual A/C: Recirculation.
- Manual A/C: Heater control in max cooling position.
- Take a temperature reading 100 mm inside the centre panel vent. Read off after five 5 minutes. The temperature should be in the range 6-12°C. The difference between the cut-in and cut-out temperatures should be 3-6°C.