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Performance Test, A/C System



Performance test, A/C system

A performance test will reveal whether or not the A/C system cooling is sufficient.

Conditions
The following conditions must be fulfilled:
^ Doors, windows and bonnet must be closed.
^ All panel outlets should be open.
^ Engine speed must be 1500-2000 rpm.
^ Ambient temperature must be 20-25 °C.





Check
Measure the temperature 50 mm inside the center panel outlet. Read the temperature after 5 minutes. The temperature should be below 7 °C.