Service Information (SI)

Model All Model Issue No. 23-71-I01-All Model

Group HVAC(71) Issue Date 17th Nov 2023

Type Field Fix Area India

SUBJECT:
AC Compressor Electronic Control Valve (ECV) Inspection Procedure

1. Description
This bulletin provides the information on inspection procedure of AC Compressor Electronic Control Valve
(ECV) in FATC, DATC & Manual AC Vehicles.

2. Applicable
All models with ECV type compressor.

3. Symptom/Condition
• AC less cooling.
• Ac not working.

4. Part Information
Part Name Part No Photo

Valve-Control 97674-XXXXX

NOTE: Check part no. from WPC for respective VIN before replacing.
5. ECV Diagnosis Procedure through GDS (FATC & DATC only)

Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3

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Procedure:
Step 1: Ensure AC gas qty. as per spec before starting ECV
performance test.
Step 2: Connect the vehicle with GDS
Step 3: Open GDS  Select vehicle
Step 4: Go to S/W management (Fig. 1)
Step 5: Go to Air Conditioner (Fig. 2)
Step 6: Select A/C Compressor Test  ECV type (Fig. 3)
Step 7: Follow the instructions on GDS screen & enable below Heater
Control Panel (HCP) conditions, then click “Ok” (Fig.4):
• Engine ON  Idle condition
• A/C Button  OFF (Fig.5)
• Blower speed  1
• Temp. setting  Low
• Intake  Recirculation Fig. 4
• Mode  Face

Fig. 5
Step 8: Follow the instructions in GDS & click OK to start ECV test

Step 9: Wait for the ECV Test result  Good or Check

{Note: Do not operate any other function in HCP while ECV test}

Result: Check Result: Good

Replace ECV Do not replace ECV

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 Step 10 : Once ECV is confirmed to be faulty  Replace ECV (Fig.6)

ECV

5. ECV Diagnosis Procedure (Manual AC Controller)

Procedure:
Step 1: Remove ECV from compressor
Step 2: Measure ECV resistance through multi-meter,

Spec: 10 - 11 ohm (Fig.7)

{Note: ECV resistance may be slightly high if the ambient

temperature is higher than 25°C}
Fig. 7
Step 3: Provide 12V power supply to ECV through battery & check
ECV actuation sound, click-click type (Fig.8)
 If no sound, Replace ECV
 If actuation sound available: Don’t replace ECV and
perform AC System diagnosis as per procedure in GSW

ECV Fig. 8

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6. How to Replace ECV
Procedure: ECV Connector
Step 1: Remove ECV connector (Fig.9)
Step 2: Use snap ring plier to remove snap ring (Fig.10)
{Note: Retain removed snap ring for re-assembly}

Snap Ring Plier Snap Ring

Fig. 9

Step 3: Remove ECV from compressor (Fig.11)

Step 4: Assemble ECV in reverse order of disassembly
 Before ECV assembly apply compressor oil to O-ring area
(Fig.12)
 Ensure O-ring should not be damaged during assembly
Step 5: After assembly, verify the snap ring seating position (Fig.13)
Step 6: Refill AC gas as per spec.

Fig. 10
Snap-ring
seating position

O-ring

Fig. 11 Fig. 12 Fig. 13

For any further assistance, Kindly Contact:

a) Mr. Amitoj Singh Sethi (9953207498), e-mail: amitoj.singh@hmil.net
b) GSSC Team, 0124-6963200, e-mail: GSSC@hmil.net

Please inform to all concerned.

Saurabh Bali
General Manager
Vertical Head- Service Support
National Service Unit

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