General System Condition - TXV Closed

General System Condition - TXV Closed:

KEY:
1. NEAR VACUUM FOR SUCTION PRESSURE.
2. LOW DISCHARGE PRESSURE.
3. RIGHT CENTER AIR GRILL NEAR AMBIENT.

THEN: Thermal Expansion Valve (TXV) may be closed.
^ Confirm by touching the suction and discharge pipes at the compressor. Suction pipe will be warm and the discharge pipe will he warm to hot.
^ This condition may cause compressor damage due to lack of oil circulation (check compressor operation).
^ Replace TXV.
^ After repair return to diagnostic flow chart.