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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2001 🢒 Corvette 🢒 HVAC 🢒 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning 🢒 Air Conditioning (A/C) Diagnostics - Pressure Zone B

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1

Were you sent here from the A/C System Performance Test?

Go to Step 2

Go to Air Conditioning (A/C) System Performance Test

2

After continued operation of the A/C system, do the low and high side pressures equalize or become static?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 3

3

Refer to the pressures recorded during the A/C System Performance Test.

Inspect for the following conditions:

Caution: Refer to Moving Parts and Hot Surfaces Caution in the Preface section.

    • The low side pressure equal to or above the specified pressure range of the A/C Performance Table. Refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) System Performance Test .
    • The high side pressure is below the specified pressure range of the A/C Performance Table. Refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) System Performance Test .
    • The low side refrigerant line at the compressor feels cool-to-warm
    • The high side refrigerant line at the compressor feels warm-to-hot

Do the listed conditions exist?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

4

Refer to the pressures recorded during the A/C System Performance Test.

Inspect for the following conditions:

Caution: Refer to Moving Parts and Hot Surfaces Caution in the Preface section.

    • The low side pressure is above the specified pressure range of the A/C Performance Table. Refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) System Performance Test .
    • The high side pressure is below the specified pressure range of the A/C Performance Table. Refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) System Performance Test .
    • The low side refrigerant line at the compressor feels warm.
    • The high side refrigerant line at the compressor feels warm to hot.

Do the listed conditions exist?

Go to Step 5

Go to Air Conditioning (A/C) System Performance Test

5

The A/C system has a low refrigerant charge.

Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .

Is the procedure complete?

Go to Step 6

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6
  1. Record the low and high side pressures as well as the IP outlet air temperature after repairs are performed.
  2. Compare the pressures and outlet temperature to those listed in the A/C Performance Chart. Refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) System Performance Test .

Are the readings within the specified ranges?

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 7

7

The A/C compressor is malfunctioning.

Remove the expansion device and inspect for contamination. Refer to Expansion (Orifice) Tube Replacement .

Are there metal flakes on the expansion device?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 8

8

Inspect the expansion device for a brown, powdery residue indicating desiccant in the A/C system.

Is there a brown, powdery residue present?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 12

9
  1. Remove the compressor hose from the compressor. Refer to Compressor Hose Assembly Replacement .
  2. Inspect for metal flake contamination at the line connections and the compressor ports.

Is there metal flake contamination present?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 10

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  1. Replace the A/C compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement .
  2. Install an A/C refrigerant filter. Refer to Air Conditioning Evaporator Thermal Expansion Valve Screen Replacement .
  3. Replace the orifice tube. Refer to Expansion (Orifice) Tube Replacement .
  4. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 13

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  1. Flush the A/C system. Refer to the J 43600 Operation Manual.
  2. Replace the orifice tube. Refer to Expansion (Orifice) Tube Replacement .
  3. Replace the A/C compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement .
  4. Replace the accumulator. Refer to Air Conditioning Accumulator Replacement .
  5. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 13

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  1. Replace the A/C compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement .
  2. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 13

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

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