The Refrigerant Cycle
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Lincoln Continental. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
For information regarding basic HVAC system refrigerant operation, refer to the current Ford Web Based Technical Training courses. 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
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | High pressure liquid |
| 2 | Low pressure liquid |
| 3 | High pressure vapor |
| 4 | Low pressure vapor |