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Air Conditioning: Notes
The A/C refrigerant system is a clutch cycling orifice tube type. The system components include:
- A/C compressor
- Clutch and clutch field coil
- A/C condenser core
- A/C evaporator core
- Suction accumulator
- Connecting refrigerant lines
The refrigeration system operation is controlled by:
- Evaporator core orifice
- A/C cycling switch
- A/C pressure sensor
- A/C compressor pressure relief valve
The refrigerant system incorporates an A/C compressor controlled by an A/C cycling switch.
The A/C cycling switch senses the A/C suction pressure to control A/C compressor operation.
An A/C compressor pressure relief valve is installed in the rear of the A/C compressor to protect the refrigerant system against excessively high refrigerant pressures.
The A/C evaporator core orifice is installed in the condenser-to-evaporator tube to meter the liquid refrigerant into the A/C evaporator core.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.