vacuum FORD MUSTANG 2003 Workshop Manual

PINPOINT TEST A: INCORRECT/ERRATIC DIRECTION OF AIRFLOW
FROM OUTLET z
Is there voltage present? Test Step Result / Action to
Take A1 CHECK AIRFLOW FROM DEFROSTER OUTLETS
z
Key in START position.
z Place the heater blower motor switch in the HI position and
rotate the function selector switch to each position.
z Check for correct airflow from each function selector switch
position at engine idle and during engine speed acceleration.
z Is there airflow from defroster outlets under all conditions? Yes
GO to
A2 .
No
If the airflow is from
defroster outlets in all
switch positions only
under engine speed
acceleration, GO to
A19 .
If the airflow is
incorrect under one or
more conditions, GO to
A13 .
If the airflow is correct
under all conditions,
RETURN to the
Symptom Chart. A2 CHECK THE VACUUM SUPPLY HOSE
z
Key in OFF position.
z Verify the vacuum supply hose is connected between the engine
manifold and the A/C vacuum check valve.
z Is the hose connected? Yes
GO to
A3 .
No
RECONNECT the
hose. TEST the system
for normal operation. A3 LEAK CHECK THE VACUUM SUPPLY HOSE Klj . 8 ba
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z
Disconnect: Vacuum Supply Hose.
z Connect one end of the vacuum supply hose to a vacuum pump
and test for leaks.
z Does the hose leak? Yes
REPAIR or INSTALL a
new vacuum hose.
TEST the system for
normal operation.
No
GO to
A4 .
A4 CHECK THE VACUUM CHECK VALVE
z
Key in START position.
z Check the A/C vacuum check valve for correct installation by
removing (one at a time) the reservoir hose and the control
assembly source hose from the A/C vacuum check valve. Check
for vacuum.
z Is vacuum available at both check valve ports? Yes
GO to
A6 .
No
GO to A5 .
A5 INSPECT THE VACUUM CHECK VALVE
z
Key in OFF position.
z Disconnect: A/C Vacuum Check Valve.
z Inspect the A/C vacuum check valve for an obstruction and
correct operation. Airflow through the A/C vacuum check valve
should be in the direction toward the engine (engine connection
site is marked "VAC").
z Is the A/C vacuum check valve plugged or obstructed? Yes
INSTALL a new A/C
vacuum check valve.
TEST the system for
normal operation.
No
GO to
A6 .
A6 LEAK TEST THE VACUUM CHECK VALVE
z
Key in OFF position.
z Disconnect: Vacuum Check Valve.
z Connect the A/C vacuum check valve to a vacuum pump with
two hoses and a tee fitting. Yes
INSTALL a new A/C
vacuum check valve.
TEST the system for
normal operation.
No
RECONNECT the A/C
vacuum check valve.
GO to
A7 . Klj . 9 ba
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z
Pump 51 kPa (15 in- Hg) vacuum on the A/C vacuum check valve
and observe the gauge reading.
z If the vacuum loss exceeds 3.37 kPa (1 in- Hg) per minute,
remove the A/C vacuum check valve from the tester and plug the
vacuum hoses. Pump 51 kPa (15 in- Hg) of vacuum with the
tester to be certain the hoses and tester are not the cause of the
leak.
z Does the A/C vacuum check valve lose more than 3.37 kPa
(1 in- Hg) of vacuum in one minute? A7 CHECK THE VACUUM RESERVOIR
z
Disconnect: A/C Vacuum Reservoir Tank.
z Use a vacuum pump to leak test the A/C vacuum reservoir tank.
z Does the reservoir leak? Yes
INSTALL a new A/C
vacuum reservoir tank.
TEST the system for
normal operation.
No
RECONNECT the A/C
vacuum reservoir tank.
GO to
A8 .
A8 CHECK THE SUPPLY HOSE
z
Disconnect: Function Selector Switch Supply Hose.
z Use a vacuum pump to leak test the function selector switch
supply hose.
z Does the function selector switch supply hose leak? Yes
REPAIR or INSTALL a
new function selector
switch supply hose.
TEST the system for
normal operation.
No
RECONNECT the
function selector switch
supply hose. GO to
A9
.
A9 CHECK THE CONTROL ASSEMBLY
z
Disconnect: In- line Vacuum Harness.
z Connect a vacuum pump to the black hose and plug the other
hoses. Yes
NOTE the function
selector switch position
where the vacuum
drops. GO to
A10 . Klj . 10 ba
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At each function selector switch position, apply 51 kPa (15 in- Hg)
of vacuum and check for vacuum drop.
z Does the vacuum drop exceed 3.37 kPa (1 in- Hg) per
minute? No
RECONNECT the in-
line vacuum harness
connector. GO to
A11 .
A10 LEAK TEST THE CONTROL ASSEMBLY
z
Disconnect: Function Selector Switch Vacuum.
z Connect a vacuum pump to the function selector switch supply
port and plug the control port that indicated a leak in Step A9.
z Select the function selector switch position that indicated a leak
in Step A9 and then apply 51 kPa (15 in- Hg) of vacuum.
z Does the vacuum drop exceed 1.68 kPa (0.5 in- Hg) per
minute? Yes
INSTALL a new
function selector
switch. TEST the
system for normal
operation.
No
RECONNECT the
function selector switch
vacuum connector. GO
to
A12 .
A11 CHECK THE SUPPLY HOSE FOR OBSTRUCTIONS
z
Disconnect: Mode Selector Switch Supply Hose.
z Connect a vacuum pump to the supply hose and try to pull a
vacuum. If the vacuum pump can pull a vacuum, the hose is
plugged. If the vacuum pump pulls a partial vacuum, the hose is
restricted.
z Is the hose plugged or restricted? Yes
INSTALL a new supply
hose. TEST the system
for normal operation.
No
RECONNECT the A/C
damper door switch
supply hose. GO to
A15
.
A12 LEAK TEST THE JUMPER VACUUM HARNESS
z
Disconnect:
z Disconnect the suspect hose.
z Plug one end of the suspect hose and attach a vacuum pump to
the other end. Apply 51 kPa (15 in- Hg) of vacuum to the hose. Yes
REPAIR or INSTALL a
new vacuum jumper
harness. TEST the Klj . 11 ba
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z
Does the vacuum drop? system for normal
operation.
No
REPAIR or INSTALL a
new function selector
switch. TEST the
system for normal
operation.
A13 REVIEW THE VEHICLE'S HISTORY
z
Key in OFF position.
z Review the vehicles history.
z Did the climate control system function correctly prior to
this concern? Yes
GO to
A16 .
No
GO to A14 .
A14 CHECK THE VACUUM HOSES TO DAMPER DOORS
z
Connect a vacuum pump to each hose and try to pull a vacuum.
If the vacuum pump can pull a vacuum, the hose is plugged. If
the vacuum pump pulls a partial vacuum, the hose is restricted.
z Is a hose plugged or restricted? Yes
INSTALL a new
vacuum hose. TEST
the system for normal
operation.
No
GO to
A15 .
A15 CHECK THE VACUUM HARNESS
z
Compare the vacuum hose color in each vacuum harness to the
vacuum diagram.
z Does the hose color agree with the schematics? Yes
GO to
A16 .
No
INSTALL a new
vacuum harness. TEST
the system for normal
operation. A16 CHECK A/C VACUUM CIRCUIT
z
Check the A/C vacuum circuit for pinched or kinked vacuum
hose. Yes
REPAIR or INSTALL a
new vacuum hose.
TEST the system for
normal operation.
No
GO to
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Is the hose pinched or kinked? A17 CHECK VACUUM CIRCUIT CONNECTIONS
z
Check each vacuum hose connection to determine if it is partially
connected or disconnected.
z Is a vacuum hose disconnected or partially connected? Yes
RECONNECT the
hose. TEST the system
for normal operation.
No
GO to
A18 .
A18 CHECK THE VACUUM HOSE
z
Disconnect the suspect hose.
z Plug one end of the hose and attach a vacuum pump to the other
end. Check for a leak in the hose.
z Does the vacuum hose leak? Yes
REPAIR or INSTALL a
new hose. TEST the
system for normal
operation.
No
GO to
A19 .
A19 CHECK THE VACUUM CONTROL MOTOR
z
Disconnect: Vacuum Control Motor.
z Check the vacuum control motor for leaks with a vacuum pump. Yes
GO to
A20 .
No
INSTALL a new
vacuum control motor.
TEST the system for
normal operation. Klj . 13 ba
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PINPOINT TEST B: INSUFFICIENT, ERRATIC, OR NO HEAT z
Does the vacuum control motor hold a vacuum? A20 CHECK THE VACUUM CONTROL MOTOR INSTALLATION
z
Key in OFF position.
z Check the attachment of the vacuum control motor arm to
damper door.
z Is the vacuum control motor arm attached to the door or
door crank arm? Yes
REPAIR or INSTALL a
new damper door.
TEST the system for
normal operation.
No
CONNECT the vacuum
control motor arm to
the door and check
operation. TEST the
system for normal
operation.
Test Step Result / Action to Take
B1 CHECK FOR CORRECT ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL
z
Key in OFF position.
z Check the engine coolant level when hot and cold.
z Is the engine coolant at the correct level (hot/cold) as
indicated on the engine coolant recovery reservoir? Yes
GO to
B2 .
No
GO to B3 .
B2 CHECK FOR HOT WATER TO THE HEATER CORE INLET
HOSE WARNING: The heater core inlet hose will become
too hot to handle and may cause serious burns if the
system is working correctly.
z Key in START position.
z Allow the engine to reach normal operating temperature.
z Feel the heater core inlet hose. Yes
GO to
B4 .
No
TEST the engine cooling
system for correct
operation. REFER to
Section 303 - 03A or
Section 303 - 03B . Klj . 14 ba
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A/C Evaporator/Condenser Core—
On-Vehicle Leak Test
1. Discharge and recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging in this section.
2. NOTE: DO NOT leak test an A/C evaporator core with the suction accumulator/drier (19C836)
attached to the core tubes.
Disconnect the suspect A/C evaporator core or A/C condenser core from the A/C system. For
additional information, refer to Section 412 - 03 .
3. Clean the spring lock couplings. For additional information, refer to Spring Lock Coupling in this
section.
4. Connect the appropriate test fittings from the A/C Test Fitting Set to the evaporator or condenser tube connections.
5. NOTE: The automatic shut- off valves on some gauge set hoses do not open when connected to
the test fittings. If available, use hoses without shut- off valves. If hoses with shut-off valves are
used, make sure the valve opens when attached to the test fittings or install an adapter which
will activate the valve. The test is not valid if the shut- off valve does not open.
Connect the red and blue hoses from the manifold gauge set to the test fittings on the A/C
evaporator core or A/C condenser core. Connect the yellow hose to a known good vacuum
pump.
6. Open both gauge set valves and start the vacuum pump. Allow the vacuum pump to operate for a minimum of 45 minutes after the gauge set low pressure gauge indicates 101 kPa (30 in- Hg).
The 45- minute evacuation is necessary to remove any refrigerant from oil left in the A/C
evaporator core or A/C condenser core. If the refrigerant is not completely removed from the oil,
outgassing will degrade the vacuum and appear as a refrigerant leak.
7. If the low pressure gauge reading will not drop to 101 kPa (30 in- Hg) when the valves on the
gauge and manifold set are open and the vacuum pump is operating, close the gauge set
valves and observe the low pressure gauge. If the pressure rises rapidly to zero, a large leak is
indicated. Recheck the test fitting connections and gauge set connections before installing a
new A/C evaporator core or A/C condenser core.
8. After evacuating for 45 minutes, close the gauge set valves and stop the vacuum pump. Observe the low pressure gauge; it should remain at the 101 kPa (30 in- Hg) mark.
z If the low pressure gauge reading rises 34 or more kPa (10 or more in- Hg) of vacuum
from the 101 kPa (30 in- Hg) position in 10 minutes, a leak is indicated.
z If a very small leak is suspected, wait 30 minutes and observe the vacuum gauge.
z If a small amount of vacuum is lost, operate the vacuum pump with gauge valves open
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evaporator core or A/C condenser core. Then recheck for loss of vacuum.
z If a very small leak is suspected, allow the system to sit overnight with vacuum applied
and check for vacuum loss.
9. If the A/C evaporator core or A/C condenser core does leak, as verified by the above procedure, install a new A/C evaporator core or A/C condenser core. For additional information, refer to
Section 412 - 03 .
A/C Compressor— External Leak Test
1. Install the A/C pressure test adapter on the rear head of the A/C compressor using the existing manifold retaining bolt.
2. Connect the high and low pressure lines of a manifold gauge set or a refrigerant recovery/recycling station such as the R- 134a A/C Service Center to the corresponding fittings
on the A/C pressure test adapter.
3. Attach the center hose of the manifold gauge set to a refrigerant container standing in an upright position.
4. Hand- rotate the compressor shaft 10 complete revolutions to distribute the oil inside the A/C
compressor.
5. Open the low pressure gauge valve, the high pressure gauge valve and the valve on the refrigerant container to allow the refrigerant vapor to flow into the A/C compressor.
6. Using the Refrigerant Leak Detector, check for leaks at the compressor shaft seal and the compressor center seal.
7. If a shaft seal leak is found, install a new shaft seal. For additional information, refer to Section 412 - 03 . If an external leak is found at the center joint of the A/C compressor, install a new A/C
compressor.
8. When the leak test is complete, recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging in this section. Klj . 40 ba
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GENERAL PROCEDURES
Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and
Charging
Refrigerant System Recovery
NOTE:
Ford Motor Company recommends use of an A/C service center to carry out recovery,
evacuation, and charging of the refrigerant system. If an A/C service center is not available, refrigerant
system recovery, evacuation, and charging may be accomplished using a separate recovery station,
vacuum pump, charging cylinder, and manifold gauge set.
1. Prior to recovering the refrigerant system, you must verify the purity of the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to Refrigerant Identification Testing in this section.
2. NOTE: Some R- 134a service centers require the use of an A/C manifold gauge set. For
additional information, refer to Manifold Gauge Set Connection in this section.
SECTION 412-
00: Climate Control System - General Information 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Special Tool(s)
R-
134a A/C Refrigerant Center
176- 00002 or equivalent R-
134a A/C Refrigerant Center
023- 00153 or equivalent R-
134a Manifold Gauge Set
176- R032A or equivalent 1.2 CFM Vacuum Pump
023-
00162 or equivalent 4.0 CFM Vacuum Pump
023-
00163 or equivalent Klj . 1 ba
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