Low Or Empty Refrigerant System
NOTE:
This procedure should only be done after an A/C Performance Test has been conducted and a refrigerant system leak has NOT been found using the factory installed leak detection dye.
Do the following if the A/C compressor will not engage and a refrigerant leak in the A/C system is suspected. but cannot be found using the factory installed leak detection dye.
- Recover, evacuate and recharge the refrigerant system. Refer to PLUMBING, FRONT, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Operate the heating and A/C system with the engine at idle under the following conditions for at least 15 minutes.
- Doors or windows open
- Transmission in Park or Neutral with the parking brake set (depending on transmission application)
- A/C and heater controls set to outside air, full cool, panel mode, high blower and A/C compressor engaged
- If equipped with rear A/C, set rear controls to full cool and high blower
- Shut the vehicle off and return to. Refer to LEAK TEST .