Section 255 (HVAC Control System - General Information)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Specifications
- Description And Operation
- Diagnosis And Testing
- Climate Control System
- Notes
- Special Tool(s)
- Principles of Operation
- Heat Transfer
- Latent Heat of Vaporization
- Relative Humidity
- Effect of Pressure on Boiling or Condensation
- The Refrigerant Cycle
- Inspection and Verification
- Symptom Chart
- Pinpoint Tests
- Pinpoint Test A: Incorrect/Erratic Direction Of Airflow From Outlet(S)
- Pinpoint Test B: Insufficient, Erratic, Or No Heat
- Pinpoint Test C: The Air Conditioning (A/C) Does Not Operate/Does Not Operate Correctly
- Pinpoint Test D: The Air Conditioning (A/C) Is Always On
- Pinpoint Test E: Insufficient Air Conditioning (A/C) Cooling
- Pinpoint Test F: No Operation In All The Temperature Settings
- Pinpoint Test G: The Blower Motor Does Not Operate
- Pinpoint Test H: The Blower Motor Operates Continuously In High Speed
- Pinpoint Test I: No Operation In High Blower Setting
- Pinpoint Test J: No Operation In Lower Speeds
- Component Tests
- Climate Control System
- General Procedures
- Spring Lock Coupling
- Refrigerant System Tests
- Air Conditioning Line (Peanut) Fitting
- Air Conditioning (A/C) Clutch Air Gap Adjustment
- Manifold Gauge Set Connection
- Electronic Leak Detection
- Tracer Dye Leak Detection
- Discharging and Recovery
- Air Conditioning (A/C) System Flushing
- Air Conditioning (A/C) System Evacuation And Charging
- Refrigerant System Filtering Following Air Conditioning (A/C) Component Installation
- Refrigerant Oil Adding
- Inspection and Assembly Requirements
- Refrigerant Identification Testing
- Contaminated Refrigerant Handling
- Vacuum Hose Repair