The Refrigerant Cycle
For information regarding basic HVAC system refrigerant operation . The following diagram shows the refrigerant system state in each component.
The following are characteristics of the DATC system:
- The PCM controls the A/C clutch relay.
- The evaporator temperature sensor monitors the temperature of the air that has passed through the evaporator core and sends a signal to the PCM. If the temperature of the evaporator core discharge air is low enough to cause the condensed water vapor to freeze, the PCM disengages the A/C clutch relay.
- The line pressure is monitored so that A/C compressor operation is interrupted if the system pressure becomes too high or too low.
- The A/C compressor relief valve opens and vents refrigerant to relieve unusually high system pressure.
A/C Flow and State (2.3L and 3.5L EcoBoost)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | High pressure liquid |
| 2 | Low pressure liquid |
| 3 | High pressure vapor |
| 4 | Low pressure vapor |
A/C Flow and State (3.5L and 3.7L Duratec)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | High pressure liquid |
| 2 | Low pressure liquid |
| 3 | High pressure vapor |
| 4 | Low pressure vapor |