Cooling Insufficient - Air Conditioning (A/C) Inoperative. Chevrolet Joy 2008

For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Values | Yes | No
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1 | Can you verify the customer complaint? | -- | Go to Step 2 | System OK

2

1. Inspect the fuses Ef14, Ef19, and Ef12.
2. Inspect the blower fan operation.
3. Inspect the engine cooling fan operation.
4. Inspect the A/C compressor belt.
5. Inspect the A/C condenser for restricted air flow.
6. Inspect the slippage of the compressor clutch.
7. Repair or replace any components as needed.
8. Inspect the A/C system operation.

Is the A/C system operation normal?

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System OK

Step 3

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1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Connect the high and the low pressure gages.

Are both pressures within the value specified?

Low Side Pressure: 200 kPa (29 psi)

High Side Pressure: 1,500 kPa (217.5 psi)

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 6

4 | Are both pressures above the specified value? | Low Side Pressure: 200 kPa (29 psi) High Side Pressure: 1,500 kPa (217.5 psi) | Go to Step 5 | --
5 | Are both pressures within the specified value? | Low Side Pressure: 200 kPa (29 psi) High Side Pressure: 1,500 kPa (217.5 psi) | Go to Step 8 | --
6 | Are both pressures below the specified value? | Low Side Pressure: 200 kPa (29 psi) High Side Pressure: 1,500 kPa (217.5 psi) | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 4

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1. Add the refrigerant R-134a.
2. Inspect the A/C system for leaks.
3. Repair any refrigerant leaks as needed.
4. Recover, evacuate, and recharge the A/C system.

Are both pressures within the specified value?

Low Side Pressure: 200 kPa (29 psi)

High Side Pressure: 1,500 kPa (217.5 psi)

Go to Step 8

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1. Start the engine and allow it to run at idle.
2. Set the A/C controls to the following positions:

• | The A/C switch to the ON position

• | The fresh air control switch to fresh air

• | The blower motor to 4

• | The temperature to full cold

Does the A/C compressor clutch engage?

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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 11

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1. Inspect for a knocking noise from the A/C compressor.
2. Cycle the A/C compressor ON and OFF in order to verify the source of the noise.

Do you hear a loud knocking noise?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 14

10

1. Recover the A/C system refrigerant.
2. Replace the A/C compressor.
3. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system.
4. Inspect the A/C system for leaks.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 14

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1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the A/C compressor clutch coil connector.
3. Connect a jumper wire from ground to one A/C compressor clutch coil terminal.
4. Connect a fused jumper wire from the positive battery terminal to the other A/C compressor clutch coil terminal.

Does the A/C clutch engage?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 13

12 | Repair the electrical circuit to the A/C compressor clutch coil. Does the A/C clutch engage? | -- | Go to Step 20 | Go to Step 13
13 | Replace the A/C compressor clutch coil. Does the A/C clutch engage? | -- | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 10

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Important: Perform this test under garage conditions, 21-32°C (70-90°F), and no sun load. Follow this test carefully for accurate results.

1. Close all of the windows and the doors of the vehicle.
2. Set the A/C controls to the following positions:

• | The A/C switch to the ON position

• | The fresh air control switch to fresh air

• | The blower motor to 4

• | The temperature to full cold

3. Start the engine and follow it to run at idle for 5 minutes.
4. Feel the evaporator inlet and outlet pipes.

Is there a noticeable difference in the temperature of the evaporator inlet and outlet pipes?

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Go to Step 16

Go to Step 15

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1. Recover the A/C system refrigerant.
2. Replace the expansion valve as needed.
3. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system.
4. Inspect the A/C system for leaks.
5. Note the discharge air temperature with the A/C ON.

Is the discharge temperature normal?

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Go to Step 16

Go to Step 18

16 | Feel the liquid pipe between the condenser and the expansion valve. Is the pipe cold? | -- | Go to Step 19 | Go to Step 17

17

1. Remove the restriction of the high pressure side.
2. Inspect the A/C system for leaks.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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18

1. Recover the A/C system refrigerant.
2. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system.
3. Inspect the A/C system for leaks.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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1. Run the engine at 3,000 RPM.
2. Close all of the windows and doors of the vehicle.
3. Set the A/C controls to the following positions:

• | The A/C switch to the ON position

• | The fresh air control switch to fresh air

• | The blower motor to 4

• | The temperature to full cold

4. Turn the A/C switch ON and OFF every 20 seconds for 3 minutes.

Are the A/C compressor high and the low side pressures within the specified value of each other?

Low Side Pressure: 200 kPa (29 psi)

High Side Pressure: 1,500 kPa (217.5 psi)

System OK

Go to Step 22

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1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Turn the A/C switch to the OFF position.
3. Attempt to turn the clutch driver, not the pulley.

Can you turn the clutch driver freely by hand?

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Go to Step 23

Go to Step 21

21

1. Recover the A/C system refrigerant.
2. Replace the A/C compressor.
3. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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22 | Add the refrigerant R-134a. Does the cooling performance improve? | -- | System OK | Go to Step 23

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1. Recover the A/C system refrigerant.
2. Replace the compressor.
3. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system.
4. Inspect the A/C system for leaks.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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