Compressor Malfunction; Condenser Malfunction Or System Overcharge - Aston Martin DB7 Workshop Manual

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Air Conditioning
System Checking w i t h the Manifold Gauge Set
Compressor Malfunction
Complaint.
Cooling is not adequate.
Condenser Malfunction or System Overcharge
Complaint.
Little or no cooling. Overheating of the engine may
also be noted.
BLUE LOW SIDE
BLUE LOW SIDE
BED HICH SIDE
Condition
1. The low side gauge reading is too high.
2. The high gauge reading is too low.
3. The sight glass is free of bubbles and the system is
fully charged.
4. The discharge air from the evaporator is not
sufficiently cool.
Diagnosis.
Internal leak in the compressor.
Correction.
1. Depressurise the system.
2. Renew the compressor and the drier bottle.
3. Evacuate the system using a vacuum pump.
4. Charge the system with new refrigerant.
5. Operate the system and check the performance.
HIGH
Condition.
1. The low side gauge reading excessively high.
2. The high side gauge reading is also excessively
high.
3. Bubbles may appear occasionally in the sight glass
and the liquid line to the evaporator is very hot.
4. The discharge air from the evaporator is warm.
Diagnosis.
The condenser not operating correctly through lack
of cooling caused by too high a high side pressure.
The system may have either a normal or overcharge
of refrigerant.
Correction.
1. Checkthecompressordrivebeltforcorrecttension.
2. Check the condenser for clogged air passages
preventing air flow through the condenser.
3. Inspect the condenser mounting for correct radiator
clearance.
4. Check for correct fan operation.
5. Check the coolant pressure capfor correct type and
operation.
May 1996 8-43