Led SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2000 2.G Service User Guide

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1B
AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-1
GENERAL DESCRIPTION1B- 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Identification of Refrigerating System 1B- 3. . . .
Refrigerant Flow of Air Conditioning
System 1B- 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Major Components and Location 1B- 5. . . . . . .
DIAGNOSIS1B- 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General 1B- 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diagnosis of Abnormal Noise 1B- 8. . . . . . . . . .
Quickly Checking of Refrigerant Charge
(If Equipped with Sight Glass) 1B-10. . . . . . . . .
Compression System Diagnosis 1B-11. . . . . . . .
Performance Diagnosis 1B-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiring Circuit 1B-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspection of A / C Controller and Its
Circuits 1B-18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . REFRIGERANT RECOVERY,
EVACUATION AND CHARGING1B-23 . . . . . . . .
Operation Procedure for Charging A / C
with Refrigerant 1B-23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recovery 1B-24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Evacuating 1B-25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charging 1B-26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing Manifold Gauge Set 1B-29. . . . . . . . .
Leak-Testing Refrigerant System 1B-29. . . . . . .
Liquid Leak Detectors 1B-29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE1B-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Precaution 1B-30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A / C Condenser Assembly 1B-33. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Condenser Cooling Fan Assembly 1B-35. . . . . .
SECTION 1B
AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL)
WARNING:
For vehicles equipped with Supplemental Restraint (Air Bag) System:

Service on and around the air bag system components or wiring must be performed only by an autho-
rized SUZUKI dealer. Refer to ªAir Bag System Components and Wiring Location Viewº under ªGener-
al Descriptionº in air bag system section in order to confirm whether you are performing service on
or near the air bag system components or wiring. Please observe all WARNINGS and ªService Precau-
tionsº under ªOn-Vehicle Serviceº in air bag system section before performing service on or around
the air bag system components or wiring. Failure to follow WARNINGS could result in unintentional
activation of the system or could render the system inoperative. Either of these two conditions may
result in severe injury.

Technical service work must be started at least 90 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the
ªLOCKº position and the negative cable is disconnected from the battery. Otherwise, the system may
be activated by reserve energy in the Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM).
CAUTION:
The air conditioning system of this vehicle uses refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a).
None of refrigerant, compressor oil and component parts is interchangeable between two types of A / C:
one using refrigerant CFC-12 (R-12) and the other using refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a).
Be sure to check which refrigerant is used before any service work including inspection and mainte-
nance. For identification between these two types, refer to the description in page 1B-2.
When replenishing or changing refrigerant and compressor oil and when replacing parts, make sure
that the material or the part to be used is appropriate to the A / C installed in the vehicle being serviced.
Use of incorrect one will result in leakage of refrigerant, damage in parts or other faulty condition.
For basic servicing method of the air conditioning system that is not described in this section, refer to AIR CONDI-
TIONING BASIC MANUAL (99520-02130).
CONTENTS

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1. Compressor label
2. Service valve SEIKO SEIKI DENSO
AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-3
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The air conditioning system of this model differs by the country of origin (the production plant.).
One is Japan (IWATA) produced, other one is Canada (CAMI) produced.
For the details of the identification, please refer to IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION of Section 0A in this manual.
The compressor used of Japan (IWATA) produced vehicle is made of SEIKO SEIKI and the compressor used of
Canada (CAMI) produced vehicle is made of DENSO.
IDENTIFICATION OF REFRIGERATING
SYSTEM
Whether the A / C equipped with the vehicle being serviced uses re-
frigerant R-134a or R-12 is indicated on the LABEL installed the
compressor.
Also, it can be identified by the shape of the service (charge) valve.
The compressor manufacturer, it can be identified by the LABEL on
compressor body.

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AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-7
ConditionPossible CauseCorrection
Cool air does not come
out or insufficient
cooling (A / C system
normal operative)
Compressor faulty

Air in A / C system

Air leaking from cooling unit or air
duct

Heater and ventilation system faulty

Blower motor faulty

Excessive compressor oil existing in
A / C systemCheck compressor.
Replace condenser dryer, and
evacuation and charging.
Repair as necessary.
Check blower unit.
Check heater control lever assembly.
Check heater assembly.
Check blower motor.
Pull out compressor oil in A / C system
circuit, and replace compressor.
Cool air does not comes
out only intermittently
Wiring connection faulty

Expansion valve faulty

Excessive moisture in A / C system

A / C controller faulty

Magnetic clutch faulty

Excessive charge of refrigerantRepair as necessary.
Check expansion valve.
Replace condenser dryer, and
evacuation and charging.
Check A / C controller.
Check magnetic clutch.
Check charge of refrigerant.
Cool air comes out only
at high speeds
Condenser clogged

Insufficient charge of refrigerant

Air in A / C system

Drive belt slipping

Compressor faultyCheck condenser.
Check charge of refrigerant.
Replace condenser dryer, and
evacuation and charging.
Adjust or replace drive belt.
Check compressor.
Cool air does not comes
out only at high speeds
Excessive charge of refrigerant

A / C evaporator frostedCheck charge refrigerant.
Check A / C evaporator.
Check A / C thermistor.
Insufficient velocity of
cooled air
A / C evaporator clogged or frosted

Air leaking from cooling unit or air
duct

Blower motor faulty

Wiring or grounding faultyCheck A / C evaporator.
Repair as necessary.
Check blower motor.
Repair as necessary.

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Charge 440
50 g, 14.2
1.9 oz of
refrigerant in gas form
AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-23
REFRIGERANT RECOVERY, EVACUATION AND CHARGING
WARNING:

Your eyes should not be exposed to refrigerant (liquid).
Any liquid Refrigerant-134a escaping by accident shows a temperature as low as approx. ± 6C
(42.8F) below freezing point. Should liquid HFC-134a (R-134a) get into your eyes, it may cause a seri-
ous injury. To protect your eyes against such accident, it is necessary to always wear goggles. Should
it occur that HFC-134a (R-134a) strikes your eye(s), consult a doctor immediately.
± DO NOT USE YOUR HAND TO RUB THE AFFECTED EYE(S). INSTEAD, use quantities of fresh cold
water to splash it over the affected area to gradually raise temperature of such area above freezing
point.
± Obtain proper treatment as soon as possible from a doctor or eye specialist.

Should the HFC-134a (R-134a) liquid come into contact with your skin, the affected area should be
treated in the same manner as when skin is frostbitten or frozen.

Refrigerant must not be handled near where welding or steam cleaning is performed.

Refrigerant should be kept at a cold and dark place. It should never be stored where a high tempera-
ture is anticipated, e.g. where exposed to direct sun light, close to fire or inside vehicle (including
trunk room).

Avoid breathing fumes produced when HFC-134a (R-134a) is burned. Such fumes may be hazardous
to health.
OPERATION PROCEDURE FOR CHARGING A / C WITH REFRIGERANT

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1. Suction hose
2. Discharge hose
3. Liquid pipe
4. Condenser outlet pipe
5. Expansion valve
6. Dual pressure switch
7. Suction pipe
: Apply compressor oil
(refrigerant oil) to O-ring.
1B-30 AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL)
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
WARNING:
Should refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) strike your eye(s), consult a doctor immediately.

DO NOT USE YOUR HAND TO RUB AFFECTED EYE(S).
Instead, use quantities of fresh cold water to splash it over affected area to thus gradually raise its
temperature above the freezing point.

Obtain proper treatment as soon as possible from a doctor or eye specialist.
Should liquid refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) get on your skin, such affected part should be treated
in the same manner as when skin is frostbitten or frozen.
CAUTION:
None of refrigerant, compressor oil and component parts is interchangeable between two types of A / C:
one using CFC-12 (R-12) and the other using HFC-134a (R-134a).
(For identification between these two types, refer to page 1B-2).
When replenishing or changing refrigerant and compressor oil and when replacing parts, make sure
that the material or the part to be used is appropriate to the A / C installed in the vehicle being serviced.
Use of incorrect one will result in leakage of refrigerant, damage in parts or other faulty condition.
PRECAUTION
When servicing air conditioning system, the following rules must be observed.
PIPING

When connecting hoses and pipes, apply a few drops of compressor oil (refrigerant oil) to seats of coupling nuts
and O-ring.

Never use heat for bending pipes. When bending a pipe, try to make its bending radius as slight as possible.

Keep internal parts of air conditioning free from moisture and dirt. When disconnecting any line from system,
install a blind plug or cap to the fitting immediately.

When tightening or loosening a fitting, use two wrenches, one for turning and the other for support.

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1. New compressor
2. Removed compressor
3. Excess oil (A ± B)
1B-32 AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL)
REPLENISHING COMPRESSOR OIL
When replacing air conditioning parts with new ones, it is necessary
to replenish oil by the amount supposedly remaining in each part.
When changing gas only
When it is unavoidable to change gas without replacing any compo-
nent part for engine removal and installation or for some other rea-
son, replenish 20 cc oil. When replenishing gas only, oil replenish-
ment it not necessary.
When replacing compressor
Compressor oil is sealed in each new compressor by the amount
required for air conditioner cycle. Therefore, when using a new
compressor for replacement, drain oil from it by the amount calcu-
lated as follows.
ªCº = ªAº ± ªBº
ªCº: Amount of oil to be drained
ªAº: Amount of oil sealed in a new compressor
ªBº: Amount of oil remaining in removed compressor
When replacing other part
Replaced partAmount of compressor oil
to be replenished
Evaporator25 cc
Condenser15 cc
Receiver / dryer20 cc
Hoses10 cc each
Pipes10 cc each

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AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-41
INSPECTION
1) Check evaporator fins for blockage. If found clogged, use com-
pressed air to clean the fins.
CAUTION:
Do not use water for cleaning of evaporator.
Be careful not to damage evaporator fins. If evaporator
fin is bent, straighten it by using a screwdriver or pair of
pliers. If any leakage is found from fitting or tube, repair
or replace evaporator.
2) Check inlet and outlet fittings for crack or scratch. Repair them
as required.
REASSEMBLY and INSTALLATION
1) Reverse removal and disassembly sequence to install cooling
unit, noting the following points.

Install uniformly the evaporator packing to dash panel hole for
expansion valve.

Adjust fresh air control cable, refer to ªHEATER CONTROL
LEVER ASSEMBLYº in Section 1A.
2) Enable air bag system. Refer to ªEnabling Air Bag Systemº in
Section 10B.
3) Evacuate and charge system. Refer to ªEVACUATINGº and
ªCHARGINGº in this section.
NOTE:
When the thermistor removed, it should be reinstalled in
original position.
If cooling unit or evaporator is replaced, pour 25 cc of refrig-
erating oil to compressor suction-side.

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For CAMI production vehicle
For IWATA production vehicle
2. High pressure side (Delivery side hose)
3. Lower pressure side (Suction side pipe)
AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-49
COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
None of refrigerant, compressor oil and component parts is interchangeable between two types of A / C:
one using CFC-12 (R-12) and the other using HFC-134a (R-134a).
For identification between these two types, refer to page 1B-2.
When replenishing or changing refrigerant and compressor oil and when replacing parts, make sure
that the material or the part to be used is appropriate to the A / C installed in the vehicle being serviced.
Use of incorrect refrigerant or compressor oil will result in leakage of refrigerant, damage in parts or
other faulty condition.
PRECAUTION
When servicing the compressor, keep dirt or foreign material away from getting on or into the compressor parts
and system. Clean tools and a clean work area are important for proper service.
The compressor connection and the outside of the compressor should be cleaned before any ªOn-vehicleº repair
or before removal of the compressor. The parts must be kept clean at all times and any parts to be reassembled
should be cleaned with Trichloroethane, naphtha, kerosene or equivalent solvent and dried with dry air. Use only
lint free cloths to wipe parts.
The operations described are based on bench overhaul with compressor removed from the vehicle, except as
noted. They have been prepared in order of accessibility of the components.
When compressor is removed from the vehicle for servicing, the oil remaining in the compressor should be dis-
carded and new refrigerant oil added to the compressor.
Minor repair procedures may be done on the vehicle without discharging the system. Major repair procedures re-
quire that the system be discharged of refrigerant.
INSPECTION
1) Install manifold gauge set (1) as shown in the figure.
2) Close Hi (4) and Lo (5) hand valves.
3) Run engine at fast idle.
4) Check compressor assembly for following items.
If any of the above checks indicated a defect, repair compressor
assembly.

High pressure gauge reading is not low and low pressure
gauge reading is not higher than normal.

Metallic sound.

Leakage from shaft seal.

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AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-51
G16 engine
J20 engine
H25 engine
3. Compressor pulley
4. Crankshaft pulley
INSTALLATION
FOR IWATA PRODUCTION VEHICLE
1) Pour new compressor oil. The amount must be the same with
the amount measured in REMOVAL.
NOTE:
Compressor assembly supplied from factory is filled up
with following amount of oil.
Amount of oil in compressor: 120 cm
3 (120 cc, 7.5 in3)
2)For G16 engine:
Install compressor assembly temporarily to bracket, then install
compressor drive belt (2).
For J20 and H25 engines:
Install compressor assembly to its bracket.
Tighten bolts (a) first, then (b).
Tightening Torque
(a), (b): 23 N
.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
3) Connect suction and discharge hoses to compressor assembly.
4)For G16 engine:
Tension compressor drive belt (2) by tightening compressor as-
sembly mounting bolts. Refer to Section 3B1 for drive belt ten-
sion.
Tighten bolt (a) first, then (b).
Tightening Torque
(a), (b): 23 N
.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
For J20 engine:
Install generator belt (1). Refer to Section 6H for details.
For H25 engine:
Install compressor drive belt (2). Refer to Section 3B1 for instal-
lation and belt tension.
5) Connect thermal protector lead wire.
6) Evacuate and charge system according to previously described
procedure.
CAUTION:
Be sure to use HFC-134a (R-134a) compressor oil.

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1B-52 AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL)
G16 engine
J20 engine
3. Compressor pulley
4. Crankshaft pulley
FOR CAMI PRODUCTION VEHICLE
1) Pour new compressor oil. The amount must be the same with
the amount measured in REMOVAL.
NOTE:
Compressor assembly supplied from factory is filled up
with the following amount of oil.
Amount of oil in compressor: 120 cm
3 (120 cc, 7.5 in3)
2)For G16 engine:
Install compressor assembly temporarily to bracket, then install
compressor drive belt (2).
For J20 engine:
Install compressor assembly to its bracket.
Tighten bolts (a).
Tightening Torque
(a): 23 N
.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
3) Connect suction and discharge hoses to compressor assembly.
4)For G16 engine:
Tension compressor drive belt (2) by tightening compressor as-
sembly mounting bolts. Refer to Section 3B1 for drive belt ten-
sion.
Tighten bolt (a) first, then (b).
Tightening Torque
(a): 23 N
.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
For J20 engine:
Install generator belt (1). Refer to Section 6H for details.
5) Connect thermal protector lead wire.
6) Evacuate and charge system according to previously described
procedure.
CAUTION:
Be sure to use HFC-134a (R-134a) compressor oil.