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Introduction to Automotive HVAC: Introduction to an AC System
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Troubleshooting: AC system Components
Evaporator
Receiver/
Dryer
TXV
Condenser
Compressor
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Troubleshooting: Equipment Needed
Equipment Needed
Gauge Set
Pressure Saturation
Temperature
Understanding the
Troubleshooting sheet
In order to service a system, there
are a few pieces of information we
need.
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Troubleshooting: Troubleshooting Worksheet
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Troubleshooting: Troubleshooting Worksheet
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Troubleshooting: Troubleshooting Worksheet
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Troubleshooting: Troubleshooting Worksheet
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Troubleshooting: Troubleshooting Worksheet
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Troubleshooting: Troubleshooting Worksheet
Condenser Subcooling
Tells if the condenser is performing its
job, and it liquid is going to the
expansion device.
Evaporator Superheat
Tells us if the evaporator is doing its
job and if the compressor is receiving
in liquid or gas
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Troubleshooting: Saturation Temperature and Pressure
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Troubleshooting: Saturation Temperature and Pressure
Results
Pressure: 45PSI
Saturation Temperature: 50°F
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Troubleshooting: Saturation Temperature and Pressure
Results
Pressure: 45PSI
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Troubleshooting: Saturation Temperature and Pressure
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Troubleshooting: Saturation Temperature and Pressure
Saturation Temperature
Gauge Vs. Saturation Chart
• Less accuracy
• More time consuming
Cons • Difficult to read when not an
• More difficult to read
even number
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Troubleshooting: Common Issues
1. Undercharge
2. Overcharge
3. Non - Condensable in system
4. Restricted expansion device
5. Dirty or restricted air flow over condenser
6. Restricted air flow over evaporator
7. Clutch not engaging
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Troubleshooting: Undercharge
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Troubleshooting: Overcharge
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Troubleshooting: Non-Condensable in system
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Troubleshooting: Restricted Expansion Device
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Troubleshooting: Dirty or restricted air flow over condenser
Dirty or restricted air flow over condenser: not enough heat transfer
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Troubleshooting: Dirty or restricted air flow over evaporator
Dirty or restricted air flow over evaporator: not enough heat transfer
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Troubleshooting: Clutch not engaging
1. No voltage to coil
2. Relay switch broke
3. Clutch coil is brunt
4. Air gap too big
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Troubleshooting: Overview
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Troubleshooting: Practice
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Troubleshooting: Practice
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Troubleshooting: Practice
Solving for Subcooling
2: Calculate saturated
Temperature
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Troubleshooting: Practice
Solving for Subcooling
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Troubleshooting: Practice
Solving for Subcooling
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Troubleshooting: Practice
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Troubleshooting: Practice
Solving for Superheat
2: Calculate saturated
Temperature
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Troubleshooting: Practice
Solving for Superheat
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Troubleshooting: Practice
Solving for Superheat
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Troubleshooting: Practice
Practice Problem
Results
Compressor Discharge Compressor Suction Condenser Evaporator
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Troubleshooting: Test
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Troubleshooting: Practice
Practice Problem
Results
Compressor Discharge Compressor Suction Condenser Evaporator
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