Mitsubishi Galant (2004+). Manual — part 781

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

REFRIGERANT LEVEL TEST

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Use the refrigerant recovery station to remove all of the refrig-
erant, and then calculate the amount of the refrigerant and
charge it.

A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH TEST

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1. Disconnect the air conditioning compressor clutch connector

to the air conditioning compressor clutch.

2. Connect positive battery voltage directly to the connector for

the air conditioning compressor clutch.

3. If the air conditioning compressor clutch is normal, there will

be a "click." If the pulley and armature do not make contact
("no click"), there is a malfunction.

SIMPLE INSPECTION OF THE A/C PRESSURE
SENSOR

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1. Assemble a gauge manifold on the high pressure service

valve.

2. Disconnect the A/C pressure sensor connector and connect

special tool test harness MB991658 as shown in the illustra-
tion.

3. Turn ON the engine and then turn ON the air conditioner

switch.

AC206292AB

A/C COMPRESSOR
CLUTCH
CONNECTOR

AC305034

A/C PRESSURE SENSOR

AD

AC307368

A/C
PRESSURE
SENSOR
SIDE

MB991658

AB

HARNESS SIDE

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4. At this time, check to see that the voltage of A/C pressure

sensor terminal No. 2 reflects the specifications of the fig-
ure.
NOTE: The allowance shall be defined as

±

5%.

COMPRESSOR DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT

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Refer to GROUP 00, Maintenance Service

− Drive Belts

P.00-43

.

CHARGING

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Use the refrigerant recovery station to charge the refrigerant.

METHOD BY USING REFRIGERANT RECOVERY
AND RECYCLING UNIT

Using the refrigerant recovery and recycling unit, refill the
refrigerant.
NOTE: Refer to the Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Unit’s
Instruction Manual for operation of the unit.

DISCHARGING SYSTEM

Use the refrigerant recovery unit to discharge refrigerant gas
from the system.
NOTE: Refer to the Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Unit’s
Instruction Manual for operation of the unit.

REFILLING OF OIL IN THE A/C SYSTEM

Too little oil will provide inadequate compressor lubrication and
cause a compressor failure. Too much oil will increase dis-
charge air temperature.
When a compressor is installed at the factory, it contains 140
cm

3

(4.7 fl.oz) of refrigerant oil. While the A/C system is in

operation, the oil is carried through the entire system by the
refrigerant. Some of this oil will be trapped and retained in vari-
ous parts of the system.
When the following system components are changed, it is nec-
essary to add oil to the system to replace the oil being removed
with the component.

Compressor oil: SUN PAG 56
Quantity:

Evaporator: 60 cm

3

(2.0 fl.oz)

Condenser: 15 cm

3

(0.5 fl.oz)

Suction hose: 10 cm

3

(0.3 fl.oz)

AC208297AB

REFRIGERANT PRESSURE (MPa)

OUTPUT VOLTAGE

(V)

0

1

2

3

5

4

1

2

3

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PERFORMANCE TEST

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The vehicles to be tested should be parked out of direct sun-
light.
1. Close the high and low-pressure valve of the gauge

manifold.

2. Connect the charging hose (blue) to the low-pressure valve

and connect the charging hose (red) to the high-pressure
valve of the gauge manifold.

3. Install the quick joint (for low-pressure) to the charging hose

(blue), and connect the quick joint (for high-pressure) to the
charging hose (red).

CAUTION

• To connect the quick joint, press section A firmly

against the service valve until a click is heard.

• When connecting, run your hand along the hose while

pressing to ensure that there are no bends in the hose.

4. Connect the quick joint (for low-pressure) to the

low-pressure service valve and connect the quick joint (for
high-pressure) to the high-pressure service valve.
NOTE: The high-pressure service valve is on the A/C pipe
and the low-pressure service valve is on the suction hose.

5. Start the engine.
6. Set the A/C controls as follows:

• A/C switch: A/C − ON position

• Mode selection: FACE position

• Temperature control: MAXIMUM COOLING position

• Air selection: RECIRCULATION position

• Blower switch: Maximum air volume

7. Adjust engine speed to 1,500 r/min with A/C clutch engaged.
8. Engine should be warmed up with doors and windows

closed.

9. Insert a thermometer in the center air outlet and operate the

engine for 20 minutes.
NOTE: If the A/C clutch cycles, take the reading before the
clutch disengages.

10.Note the discharge air temperature.

AC001388

LOW-PRESSURE
VALVE

HIGH-PRESSURE
VALVE

GAUGE MANIFOLD

CHARGING
HOSE (RED)

A

SLEEVE

CHARGING
HOSE (BLUE)

ADAPTOR
VALVE
(FOR
LOW-PRES-
SURE)

ADAPTOR
VALVE
(FOR HIGH-
PRESSURE)

LOW-
PRESSURE
SERVICE
VALVE

HIGH-
PRESSURE
SERVICE
VALVE

AB

AC306951

AB

THERMOMETER

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Performance Temperature Chart

REFRIGERANT LEAK REPAIR PROCEDURE

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LOST CHARGE

If the system has lost all charge due to a leak:
1. Evacuate the system. (Refer to

P.55A-264

).

2. Charge the system with approximately 0.453 kg (1

pound) of refrigerant.

3. Check for leaks.
4. Discharge the system.
5. Repair leaks.

CAUTION

Replacement filter-drier units must be sealed
while in storage. The drier used in these units will
saturate water quickly upon exposure to the
atmosphere. When installing a drier, have all
tools and supplies ready for quick assembly to
avoid keeping the system open any longer than
necessary.
6. Replace receiver drier.
7. Evacuate and charge system.

LOW CHARGE

If the system has not lost all of its refrigerant charge;
locate and repair all leaks. If it is necessary to
increase the system pressure to find the leak
(because of an especially low charge) add refriger-
ant. If it is possible to repair the leak without dis-
charging the refrigerant system, use the procedure
for correcting low refrigerant level.

HANDLING TUBING AND FITTINGS

Kinks in the refrigerant tubing or sharp bends in the
refrigerant hose lines will greatly reduce the capacity
of the entire system. High pressures are produced in
the system when it is operating. Extreme care must
be exercised to make sure that all connections are
pressure tight. Dirt and moisture can enter the sys-
tem when it is opened for repair or replacement of
lines or components. The following precautions must
be observed. The system must be completely dis-
charged before opening any fitting of connection in
the refrigeration system. Open fittings with caution
even after the system has been discharged. If any
pressure is noticed as a fitting is loosened, allow
trapped pressure to bleed off very slowly.
Never attempt to rebend formed lines to fit. Use the
correct line for the installation you are servicing. A
good rule for the flexible hose lines is keep the radius
of all bends at least 10 times the diameter of the
hose.
Sharper bends will reduce the flow of refrigerant. The
flexible hose lines should be routed so that they are
at least 80 mm (3.1 inches) from the exhaust mani-
fold. It is good practice to inspect all flexible hose
lines at least once a year to make sure they are in
good condition and properly routed.
On standard plumbing fittings with O-rings, these
O-rings are not reusable.

COMPRESSOR NOISE CHECK

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You must first know the conditions when the noise
occurs. These conditions are: weather, vehicle
speed, in gear or neutral, engine temperature or any
other special conditions.
Noises that develop during A/C operation can often
be misleading. For example: what sounds like a
failed front bearing or connecting rod, may be
caused by loose bolts, nuts, mounting brackets, or a
loose clutch assembly. Verify accessory drive belt
tension (power steering or generator).

Improper accessory drive belt tension can cause a
misleading noise when the compressor is engaged
and little or no noise when the compressor is disen-
gaged.
Drive belts are speed-sensitive. That is, at different
engine speeds, and depending upon belt tension,
belts can develop unusual noises that are often mis-
taken for mechanical problems within the compres-
sor.

GARAGE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE

°C

(

°F)

20 (68)

25 (77)

30 (86)

35 (95)

Discharge air temperature

°C (°F)

1

− 6 (33.8 − 42.8)

Compressor high pressure kPa (psi)

1274

− 1666 (185 − 242)

Compressor low pressure kPa (psi)

49

− 294 (7 − 43)