Performance Test - Honda Civic 1998 Service Manual

A/G System Service
Performance Test
The Derformance test will helo determine if the air con-
ditioner system is operating within specifications.
Use only service equipment that is U.L.-listed and is cer-
tified to meet the requirements of SAE J2210 to remove
HFC-134a (R-134a) from the air conditioner svstem.
CAUTION: Exposure to air conditioner relrigerant and
lubricant vapor ol mist can irtitate eyes, nose and
throat. Avoid broathing the air conditioner retrigerant
and lubricant vapor or mist.
lf accidental system discharge occurs, ventilate work
area before .esuming service,
R-134a service equipment or vehicle air conditioner sys-
tems should not be pressure tested or leak tested with
compressed air.
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som€ mixtures of air 8nd R-134a have been
shown to b€ combustible at elevated p.essures and can
result in fire or explosion causing iniury or property
damage. Nev6r uss compressed air to pressure togt R.
134a sarvice equipment or vohicl€ air conditioner sy3-
tems.
Additional health and safety information may be obtained
from the refrigerant and lubricant manufacturers.
1 . C o n n e c t a R - 1 3 4 a r e f r i g e r a n t R e c o v e r / R e c y c l i n g /
Charging System to the vehicle. as shown, follow-
ing the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
2 . l n s e r t a t h e r m o m e t e r i n t h e c e n t e r v e n t o u t l e t .
Determine the relative humiditv and air temDera-
ture.
Test conditions:
. Avoid direct sunlight,
o Open hood.
. Open front doors.
. Set the temperature control lever to MAX. COOL,
the mode control switch on VENT and the recir-
culation control switch on RECIRCULATE.
. Turn the IVC switch on, and the heater fan switch
on MAX.
. Run the engine at 1,500 rpm.
. No driver or passengers in vehicle
After running the air conditioning for 10 minutes
under the above test conditions, read the delivery
temperature from the thermometer in the dash vent
and the high and low system pressure from the !y'C
gauges.
Recovory/Recycling/charging Systom