Refrigeration system
Component part location
Refrigerant cycle
Refrigerant flow
Refrigerant Flow
The refrigerant from the compressor flows through the condenser and liquid tank, the evaporator and returns to the compressor. The refrigerant evaporation in the evaporator is controlled by an expansion valve.
Freeze Protection
To prevent the evaporator from freezing up, the evaporator air temperature is monitored by the intake sensor and the voltage signal to the A/C auto amp. makes the A/C relay go OFF and stop the compressor
Refrigerant system protection
Refrigerant pressure sensor
The refrigerant system is protected against excessively high or low pressures by the refrigerant pressure sensor, located on the liquid tank. If the system pressure rises above or falls below the specifications, the refrigerant pressure sensor detects the pressure inside the refrigerant line and sends the voltage signal to the ECM.
The ECM then ceases to supply power to the A/C relay which disengages and stops the compressor when pressure on the high pressure side (as detected by refrigerant pressure sensor) is over approximately 2,746 kPa (28 kg/cm2, 398 psi), or below approximately 120 kPa (1.22 kg/cm2, 17.4 psi).
Pressure Relief Valve
The refrigerant system is also protected by a pressure relief valve, located in the rear head of the compressor.
When the pressure of refrigerant in the system increases to an abnormal level [more than 3,727 kPa (38 kg/ cm2, 540 psi)], the release port on the pressure relief valve automatically opens and releases refrigerant into the atmosphere.
Abbreviations
Abbreviation List
The following ABBREVIATIONS are used:
A
ABBREVIATION
DESCRIPTION
A/C
Air conditioner
A/C
Air conditioning
A/F sensor
Air fuel ratio sensor
A/T
Automatic transaxle/transmission
ABS
Anti-lock braking sys ...
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without a
smart key system)
Starting the engine
1. Check that the parking brake is set.
2. Check that the shift lever is in P.
3. Firmly depress the brake pedal.
4. Turn the engine switch to the "START" position and start the
engine.
Changing the engine switch positions
"LOCK"
The steering wheel is locked and
the ...
The oil pressure warning lamp does not turn on
Description
The oil pressure warning lamp stays off when the ignition switch is turned
on.
Diagnosis procedure
1.Check combination meter oil pressure warning light
Select METER/M&A on CONSULT.
Observe oil w/l data monitor while operating the ignition switch.
Is the inspection r ...