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AIR
CONDITIONING
CHECKING THE EFFICIENCY OF THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
Aircon circuit diagnosis table (for information)
Principal problem Symptom Possible causes
Low pressure normal and high pressure too high Presence of air in the aircon circuit
Low pressure normal and high pressure too low
Aircon pressostat defective
Evaporator sensor defective
Abnormal levels of pressure Low pressure too high and high pressure normal Aircon pressure reducer jammed open
Filtering and drying cartridge saturated or
Low pressure too low and high pressure normal clogged
Aircon pressure reducer iced up
Under cooling too weak Lack of aircon fluid
Air conditioning operating in Excess aircon fluid
back-up mode
Under cooling excessive Presence of air in the aircon circuit
Filtering and drying cartridge clogged
NOTE: In all cases, measure the excessive heating (SC) and the blow air temperature.
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