Mitsubishi Pajero Pinin. Manual - part 366

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7.

Set the controls to the A/C as follows:
A/C switch: A/C – ON position
Mode selection: Face position
Temperature control: Max. cooling position
Air selection: Recirculation position
Blower switch: HI (Fast) position

8.

Adjust engine speed to 1,000 r/min with A/C clutch
engaged.

9.

Engine should be warmed up with doors and windows
closed.

10. Insert a thermometer in the center A/C outlet and operate

the engine for 20 minutes.

11. Note the discharge air temperature.

NOTE
If the clutch cycles, take the reading before the clutch
disengages.

Performance Temperature Chart

Garage ambient temperature 

_

C

20

25

35

40

Discharge air temperature 

_

C

2.5 – 4.5

2.5 – 4.5

4.0 – 6.5

6.5 – 9.0

Compressor high-pressure kPa

765 – 960

765 – 960

1,325 – 1,420

1,570 – 1,765

Compressor low-pressure kPa

40 – 135

40 – 135

80 – 175

155 – 255

Thermometer

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REFRIGERANT LEAK REPAIR

LOST CHARGE

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

Evacuate the system. (See procedure.)

2.

Charge the system with approximately one
pound of refrigerant.

3.

Check for leaks.

4.

Discharge the system.

5.

Repair leaks.

6.

Replace receiver drier.

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 reassembly to avoid keeping the
system open any longer than necessary.

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
refrigerant. If it is possible to repair the leak without
discharging 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 system when it is opened for repair
or replacement of lines or components. The following
precautions must be observed. The system must
be completely discharged 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 from the exhaust manifold.
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.
Unified plumbing connections with O-rings, these
O-rings are not reusable.

COMPRESSOR NOISE

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

ADJUSTMENT

1.

Select a quiet area for testing. Duplicate
conditions as much as possible. Switch
compressor on and off several times to clearly
identify compressor noise. To duplicate high
ambient conditions (high head pressure), restrict
air flow through condenser. Install manifold
gauge set to make sure discharge pressure
doesn’t exceed 2,070 kPa.

2.

Tighten all compressor mounting bolts, clutch
mounting bolt, and compressor drive belt. Check
to assure clutch coil is tight (no rotation or
wobble).

3.

Check refrigerant hoses for rubbing or
interference that can cause unusual noises.

4.

Check refrigerant charge. (See “Charging
System”.)

5.

Recheck compressor noise as in Step 1.

6.

If noise still exists, loosen compressor mounting
bolts and retorque. Repeat Step 1.

7.

If noise continues, replace compressor and
repeat Step 1.

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POWER RELAY CHECK

BLOWER RELAY

Battery voltage

Terminal No.

y

g

1

3

2

5

Power is not supplied

Power is supplied

A/C COMPRESSOR RELAY

Battery voltage

Terminal No.

y

g

1

3

4

5

Power is not supplied

Power is supplied

FAN CONTROL RELAY

Refer to GROUP 14 – Radiator.

Blower relay

A/C compressor relay

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IDLE-UP OPERATION CHECK

1.

Before inspection and adjustment, set vehicle in the
following condition:

D

Engine coolant temperature: 80  –  90

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C

D

Lights, electric cooling fan and accessories: Set to
OFF

D

Transmission: Neutral (N or P for vehicles with A/T)

D

Steering wheel: Straightforward

2.

Check whether or not the idling speed is the standard
value.

Standard value: 600 

±

50 r/min

3.

When the A/C is running after turning the A/C switch to
ON, and the blower switch to the MH or HI position, check
to be sure that the idle speed is at the standard value.

Standard value: A/C at low load 700 

±

50 r/min

A/C at high load 800 

±

50 r/min

NOTE
There is no necessity to make an adjustment, because
the idling speed is automatically adjusted by the ISC
system. If, however, there occurs a deviation from the
standard value for some reason, check the ISC system.
(Refer to GROUP 13A – On-vehicle Service.)