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VARIABLE COMPRESSOR AND COMPONENTS DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES |
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Ambient Switch Diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Condenser Fan Control Switch Diagnosis . . . |
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Black Expansion Valve Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Differential Pressure Cut-Out Switch Diagnosis |
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Clutch Coil Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Compressor Clutch Inoperative . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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High Pressure Cut-Out Switch Diagnosis . . . |
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Compressor Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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High Pressure Relief Valve (HPR) Diagnosis |
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Compressor Noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Variable Displacement Compressor Diagnosis |
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GENERAL INFORMATION
The Variable Displacement Compressor (VDC) provides maximum A/C performance under most conditions. It is designed to operate continuously without any cycling of the compressor clutch. The compressor has a variable angle wobble plate with six axially oriented cylinders.
During vehicle A/C system operation, the compressor will change its displacement to match the vehicles A/C cooling demands. When the A/C system needs more cooling capacity, the compressor will increase its pumping capacity. This is done by increasing the wobble plate angle to increase the piston stroke. When the A/C system cooling demand is low, the compressor will decrease its pumping capacity by reducing the piston pumping stroke. The low cooling capacity will prevent evaporator from freezing.
COMPRESSOR IDENTIFICATION
The Variable Displacement Compressor can be identified by the location of the high pressure line. It is mounted to the end of the compressor case (Fig. 1).
VARIABLE DISPLACEMENT COMPRESSOR DIAGNOSIS
(1)Verify that refrigerant system is at full charge. Refer to the Refrigerant Service Procedures section in this Group.
(2)Perform A/C Performance Test. Refer to Heater and A/C Performance Test section in this Group.
(3)If performance is not acceptable, perform expansion valve tests. Refer to Expansion Valve Tests in this section.
(4)If expansion valve test is correct, refer to the Variable Displacement Compressor test charts.
COMPRESSOR NOISE
Excessive noise that occurs when the airconditioning is being used, can be caused by:
²Loose bolts
²Mounting brackets
²Loose clutch
²Excessive high refrigerant system operating pressure
Fig. 1 Variable Displacement CompressorÐModel
6C17
Verify compressor drive belt condition, proper refrigerant charge and head pressure before compressor repair is performed.
For noise diagnostic procedures, refer to the Compressor Noise and Compressor Clutch Diagnosis chart in this section.
COMPRESSOR CLUTCH INOPERATIVE
The air-conditioning compressor clutch electrical circuit is controlled by the engine controller. The controller is located in the engine compartment outboard of the battery.
If the compressor clutch does not engage:
Verify refrigerant charge. Refer to Refrigerant Service Procedures in this section.
If the compressor clutch still does not engage: Check for battery voltage at the differential pres-
sure cut-off switch located on the expansion valve. If voltage is not detected, refer to:
(1) Group 8W, Wiring Diagrams.
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HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING 24 - 5 |
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VARIABLE DISPLACEMENT COMPRESSOR DIAGNOSIS
24 - 6 HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING |
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REFRIGERANT SYSTEM DIAGNOSISÐVARIABLE DISPLACEMENT COMPRESSOR
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HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING 24 - 7 |
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