LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 1995 Workshop Manual

AIR CONDITIONING
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM COMPONENTS
1. Compressor
2. Condenser
3. Receiver/drier
4. Evaporator
5. High pressure servicing connection6. Low pressure servicing connection
7. Dual pressure switch
8. Sight glass
9. Rear evaporator/blower motor assembly

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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION SCHEMATIC LAYOUT OF THE AIR CONDITIONING
SYSTEM
1. Compressor
2. Condenser
3. Receiver/drier
4. Thermostatic expansion valve
5. Evaporator
6. Capillary tube
7. Dual pressure switch
8. Cooling fans to maintain air flow
9. Compressor high pressure relief valve
10. Sight glass - refrigerant
11. Drying agent - receiver/drier
12. Blower motorA1 Ambient air flow through condenser
A2 Ambient air flow through fan and evaporator
A3 Cooled air flow to vehicle interior
F1 High pressure high temperature refrigerant
vapour
F2 High pressure slightly subcooled refrigerant
liquid
F3 High pressure slightly subcooled refrigerant
liquid with moisture, vapour bubbles and foreign
matter removed
F4 Low pressure low temperature mixed liquid and
vapour
F5 Low pressure slightly super heated refrigerant
vapour

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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM OPERATION
The air conditioning system provides the means of
supplying cooled and dehumidified, fresh or
recirculated air to the interior of the vehicle. The
cooling effect is obtained by blowing air through the
matrix of an evaporator unit and when required,
mixing that air with heated air by means of the heater
distribution and blend unit, to provide the conditions
required inside the vehicle. The volume of conditioned
air being supplied is controlled by a variable speed
blower.
A sealed system, charged with Refrigerant R134a,
together with a blower unit, blend unit and control
system combine to achieve the cooled air condition.
For air conditioning air distribution system.
See
HEATING AND VENTILATION, Description and
operation, Heating and ventilation unit
The air conditioning system comprises five major
units:
1.An engine-mounted compressor.
2.A condenser mounted in front of the radiator.
3.A receiver/drier unit located in front of the
condenser.
4.Thermostatic expansion valve mounted above
the evaporator.
5.An evaporator unit mounted in front of the heater
matrix.
NOTE: Vehicles fitted with rear air
conditioning have an additional
evaporator/blower motor assembly located
behind the LH rear compartment lower trim panel.
These units are interconnected by hoses and pipes
carrying Refrigerant R134a, the evaporator is linked
into the vehicle ventilation system.
Refrigeration cycle
1. Compressor
The compressor (1), belt driven from the crankshaft
pulley, pressurises and circulates the refrigerant
through the system. Mounted on the compressor, an
electro-mechanical clutch maintains the correct
temperature and pressure by engaging or disengaging
to support the system's requirements. The clutch
action is normally controlled by a thermostat located
at the evaporator (5). The compressor is of the
swashplate type having fixed displacement.Should the temperature at the evaporator (5) fall low
enough for ice to begin to form on the fins, the
thermostat disengages the clutch and also isolates the
cooling fans relays. When the temperature at the
evaporator (5) rises to the control temperature, the
clutch is re-engaged.
Should the system pressure become excessive or
drop sufficiently to cause damage to the compressor
(1) a dual pressure switch (7), located in the high
pressure line, signals the relay unit to disengage the
clutch. The compressor also has an emergency high
pressure relief valve (9) fitted.
The cooling fans are controlled by engine temperature
when the air conditioning is not switched on.
2. Condenser
From the compressor, hot high pressure vaporised
refrigerant (F1) passes to the condenser (2), which is
mounted in front of the engine coolant radiator. Ram
air(A1) passing through the condenser (2),
supplemented by 2 cooling fans (8) mounted in front
of the condenser, cools the refrigerant vapour
sufficiently to form a high pressure slightly subcooled
liquid (F2).
3. Receiver/drier
This liquid then passes to a receiver/drier (3) which
fulfils two functions. It acts as a reservoir and moisture
extractor (11).
A sight glass (10), in the high pressure line, provides a
method of determining the state of the refrigerant
without breaking into the system.
4. Expansion valve
From the receiver/drier (3) the moisture free high
pressure liquid refrigerant (F3) passes through a
thermostatic expansion valve (4). A severe pressure
drop occurs across the valve and as the refrigerant
enters the evaporator space at a temperature of
approximately -5°C it boils and vaporises.

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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 5. Evaporator
As this change of state occurs, a large amount of
latent heat is absorbed. The evaporator is therefore
cooled and as a result heat is extracted from the air
flowing across the evaporator. The air flow is
controlled by the ventilation fan which can be
operated at anyone of four speeds.
To prevent liquid passing through to the compressor,
a capillary tube (6), attached to the outlet pipe of the
evaporator (5) and connected to the thermostatic
expansion valve (4), controls the amount that the
valve opens and closes in relation to the temperature
of the low pressure high temperature refrigerant
vapour (F4) at the outlet. The atomised refrigerant
then passes through the evaporator (5). Fan blown air
(A2) passes through the matrix (A3) of the evaporator
and is cooled by absorption due to the low
temperature refrigerant passing through the
evaporator.
A thermostat is fitted in the airflow out of the
evaporator to sense the temperature of the exterior
fins. Should ice begin to form, due to a too cold
condition, it will signal to disengage the
electro-mechanical clutch on the compressor (1).
From the evaporator, low pressure slightly
superheated refrigerant (F5) passes to the
compressor to complete the cycle.AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL SYSTEM
The air conditioning control system comprises relays,
thermostat, pressure switches, and a control panel.
Inputs from outside the air conditioning system
comprise temperature information from the engine
cooling system. Together these controls, in
conjunction with the cooling fans, compressor clutch,
blower and heater distribution and blend unit enable
minimal input to maintain the required environment
inside the vehicle.
When air conditioning is not selected, air is supplied
by ram effect or blower to the areas selected by the
controls. The air mix flap on the blend unit controls the
temperature of the air being supplied. No cooled air is
available.
Selecting air conditioning provides the added facility of
cooled air available to be mixed as before. When
required a fully cold condition can be selected by
turning the temperature controls to cold, which
automatically closes the heated coolant access to the
heater matrix. Mixtures of cooled, fresh, and hot air
can be selected to give required interior environmental
conditions by selection at the control panel.
Dual pressure switch
This switch, located in the high pressure line between
the receiver drier and the expansion valve, monitors
refrigerant pressure and by means of the relay module
controls the following system functions:
1.Refrigerant pressure drops below 2.0 bar, 29
lbf/in
2(due to possible leakage), the
compressor's electro-mechanical clutch is
dis-engaged.
When pressure rises above 2.0 bar, 29 lbf/in
2the
compressor's clutch is re-engaged.
2.Refrigerant pressure rises above 32 bar, 455
lbf/in
2(due to possible blockage), even with
cooling fan operation, the compressor's
electro-mechanical clutch is dis-engaged.
When the pressure drops below 26 bar, 375
lbf/in
2the compressor clutch is re-engaged.

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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Condenser cooling fans
The condenser cooling fans operate automatically
whenever the air conditioning system is switched on.
Fan timer unit
The thermostatically controlled timer will continue to
operate the cooling fans after the air conditioning or
ignition is switched off. When the system temperature
is excessive, the fans will operate for 10 minutes to
reduce condenser and underbonnet temperature.
Blower control
The blower can be operated at any one of four speeds
by sliding the blower switch to the required position.
When the blower is switched off the air conditioning
system will not operate.
The fresh air/recirculation flaps can move between
two positions. One position covers the outside air
inlet, leaving open an inlet from the inside of the
vehicle clear, when recirculated air is required. In the
other position they will cover the inlet from the inside
of the vehicle leaving open the outside air inlet when
fresh air is required.Heater distribution and blend unit control
Blower unit air flow, having passed through the
evaporator passes into the heater blend unit to be
heated, if required. It is then directed into the vehicle
interior in accordance with the flap positions
designated by the air distribution control. Heater flaps
control the amount of air flowing through the heater
matrix. These flaps are controlled individually by the
driver's and passenger's temperature controls.
When the temperature control is in the cold position, a
micro switch actuates a vacuum control to close the
coolant valve on the engine. As the temperature
control is moved away from cold, the coolant valve is
opened allowing heated engine coolant to flow
throught the heater matrix. The temperature of the
heated air flow into the vehicle interior is controlled by
the blend flaps.
The distribution control moves the flaps which control
the direction of the air flow into the interior of the
vehicle.

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FAULT DIAGNOSIS AIR CONDITIONING FAULTS
FAULT CAUSE REMEDY
1. Incorrect voltage. 1. Check voltage.
A.2. Open or defective fuse or relay. 2. Check and replace as necessary.
BLOWER3. Loose wire connection including 3. Check system wires; tighten
MOTORground. all connections.
INOPERATIVE4. Switch open or defective. 4. Replace switch.
OR SLOW5. Tight, worn, or burnt motor 5. Replace motor.
RUNNINGbearings.
6. Open rotor windings. 6. Replace motor.
7. Worn motor brushes. 7. Replace motor.
8. Shaft binding-blade misaligned. 8. Check alignment. Repair or replace
as necessary.
9. Defective resistors 9. Rectify or replace.
1. Incorrect voltage. 1. Check voltage.
2. Open or defective fuse or relay. 2. Check and replace as necessary.
B.3. Defective thermostat control or 3. Replace thermostat or
COMPRESSORpressure switch. pressure switch.
CLUTCH4. Shorted or open field coil. 4. Replace coil.
INOPERATIVE5. Bearing seized (clutch will not 5. Replace clutch pulley assembly.
disengage).
6. Refrigeration circuit problem causing
heavy load and excessive drive
torque.6. Check and rectify.
1. Incorrect alignment. 1. Check alignment; repair as
necessary.
2. Loose belt. 2. Adjust to proper tension.
C.3. Compressor not mounted securely. 3. Repair as necessary.
COMPRESSOR4. Bearing in clutch-pulley 4. Remove clutch and replace
CLUTCHassembly not pressed in. clutch pulley assembly.
NOISY5. Low voltage to clutch. 5. Check connections and voltage.
6. Clutch will not spin freely. 6. Refer to B5 above.
7. Oil on clutch face. 7. Check compressor seals for leaks.
8. Slipping clutch. 8. Refer to C5 above. Then check air
gap.
9. Overloaded or locked compressor. 9. Repair or replace compressor.
10. Icing. 10. Check for suction line frosting.
Replace expansion valve if
necessary.
Replace receiver/drier if necessary.
D.1. Motor and/or blades improperly 1. Check mountings, adjust as
CONDENSERmounted. necessary.
VIBRATION2. Foreign matter build-up on 2. Clean blades with a suitable
blades. non-inflammable cleaner.
3. Excessive wear of motor bearings. 3. Replace motor.

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FAULT DIAGNOSIS REFRIGERATION SYSTEM FAULTS
For any refrigeration system to function properly all
components must be in good working order. The unit
cooling cycle and the relationship between air
discharge temperature and ambient temperature and
the pressures at the compressor can help to
determine proper operation of the system.
The length of any cooling cycle is determined by such
factors as ambient temperature and humidity,
thermostat setting, compressor speed and air leakage
into the cooled area, etc. With these factors constant,
any sudden increase in the length of the cooling cycle
would be indicative of abnormal operation of the air
conditioner.
The low and high side pressures at the compressor
will vary with changing ambient temperature, humidity,
in-car temperature and altitude.
The following items should be checked before
operating the system:
1.Compressor drive belt tension.
2.Compressor magnetic clutch operation.
3.Condenser fan operation.
4.Condenser fins, dirt will cause poor cooling and
higher operating temperatures.The following conditions should be checked after
operating the system for several minutes:
1.All high pressure lines and components should
be hot to the touch.
2.All low pressure lines should be cool to the
touch.
3.Inlet and outlet temperatures at the receiver/drier
should be at the same temperature (warm). Any
very noticeable temperature difference indicates
a blocked receiver/drier.
4.Heavy frost on the inlet to the expansion valve
may indicate a defective valve or moisture in the
system.
5.Evaporation air temperature will vary with
ambient temperature and humidity. As humidity
increases the outlet temperature will be higher.

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FAULT DIAGNOSIS FAULT CAUSE REMEDY
1. Overcharge of refrigerant. 1. Discharge, evacuate and charge
system.
A.
HIGH HEAD2. Air in system. 2. Discharge system, fit new drier,
PRESSUREevacuate and charge system.
3. Condenser air passage clogged 3. Clean condenser of debris.
with dirt or other foreign matter.
4. Condenser fan motor defective. 4. Replace motor.
5. Incorrect voltage to fan motor. 5. Check voltage.
1. Undercharge of refrigerant; 1. Evacuate and charge system.
B.evident by bubbles in sight Check for leakage.
LOW HEADglass while system is operating
PRESSURE2. Split compressor gasket or 2. Replace gasket and/or reed
leaking valves. valve. Fit new drier, evacuate and
charge system.
3. Defective compressor. 3. Repair or replace compressor.
1. Loose drive belt 1. Check belt tension.
2. Refrigerant flooding through
evaporator into suction line; evident
by ice on suction line and suction
service valve.2. Check thermobulb. Bulb should be
securely clamped to clean horizontal
section of copper suction pipe.
C.3. Expansion valve stuck open. 3. Replace expansion valve.
HIGH4. Leaking compressor valves, 4. Replace valves and/or
SUCTIONvalve gaskets and/or service gaskets. Fit new drier
PRESSUREvalves. evacuate and charge system.
5. Receiver/drier blocked; evident 5. Fit new drier, evacuate
by temperature difference and charge system.
between input and output lines.
1. Expansion valve thermobulb not 1. Warm thermobulb with hand.
operating. Suction should rise rapidly to 1.4 bar
20 lb/in
2or more. If not replace
expansion valve.
2. Expansion valve sticking closed. 2. Check inlet side screen.
D.Clean if clogged. Refer
LOWto C-2 and C-3.
SUCTION3. Moisture freezing in expansion valve
orifice. Valve outlet tube will frost
while inlet hose tube will have little or
no frost. System operates
periodically.3. Fit new drier, evacuate and charge
system.
4. Dust, paper scraps, or other debris
restricting evaporator blower grille4. Clean grilles as required.
5. Defective evaporator blower motor,
wiring, or blower switch.5. Refer to Fault Diagnosis Chart for
blower motor.

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FAULT DIAGNOSISFAULT CAUSE REMEDY
E.
NOISY
EXPANSION
VALVE
(steady hissing)1. Low refrigerant charge; evident by
bubbles in sight glass.1. Leak test. Repair or replace
components as required.
F.1. Expansion valve not operating 1. Refer to C-2, C-3, D-1
INSUFFICIENTproperly. and E.
COOLING2. Low refrigerant charge-evident 2. Refer to B-1 and E.
by bubbles in sight glass.
3. Compressor not pumping. 3. Refer to B-2 and B-3
G.1. Belt tension. 1. Adjust belt tension.
COMPRESSOR2. Excessive head pressure. 2. Refer to A-1 through
BELTA-4 and C-6.
SLIPPING3. Incorrect alignment of pulleys 3. Repair as needed.
or worn belt not riding properly.
4. Nicked or broken pulley. 4. Replace as needed.
5. Seized compressor. 5. Replace compressor.
1. Loose or missing mounting bolts. 1. Repair as necessary.
2. Broken mounting bracket. 2. Replace bracket.
3. Loose flywheel or clutch 3. Repair as necessary.
retaining bolt.
H.4. Rough idler pulley bearing. 4. Replace bearing.
ENGINE5. Bent, loose, or improperly 5. Repair as necessary.
NOISEmounted engine drive pulley.
AND/OR6. Defective compressor bearing. 6. Replace bearing.
VIBRATION7. Insecure mountings of 7. Repair as necessary.
accessories; generator, power
steering, air filter, etc.
8. Excessive head pressure. 8. Refer to A-1, A-2, A-3
A-4 and C-6.
9. Incorrect compressor oil level. 9. Refer to compressor Oil
Level Check.
HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONING - CIRCUIT
DIAGRAMS
1.For details of heating and air conditioning
electrics
See Electrical Trouble Shooting
Manual.

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ADJUSTMENT GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
The refrigerant used in the air conditioning system is
HFC (Hydrofluorocarbon) R134a.
WARNING: R134a is a hazardous liquid
and when handled incorrectly can cause
serious injury. Suitable protective clothing
must be worn when carrying out servicing
operations on the air conditioning system.
WARNING: R134a is odourless and
colourless. Do not handle or discharge in
an enclosed area, or in any area where the
vapour or liquid can come in contact with naked
flame or hot metal. R134a is not flammable but
can form a highly toxic gas.
WARNING: Do not smoke or weld in areas
where R134a is in use. Inhalation of
concentrations of the vapour can cause
dizziness, disorientation. uncoordination,
narcosis, nausea or vomiting.
WARNING: Do not allow fluids other than
R134a or compressor lubricant to enter the
air conditioning system. Spontaneous
combustion may occur.
WARNING: R134a splashed on any part of
the body will cause immediate freezing of
that area. Also refrigerant cylinders and
replenishment trolleys when discharging will
freeze skin to them if contact is made.
WARNING: The refrigerant used in an air
conditioning system must be reclaimed in
accordance with the recommendations
given with a Refrigerant Recovery Recycling
Recharging Station.
NOTE: Suitable protective clothing
comprises: Wrap around safety glasses or
helmet, heatproof gloves, rubber apron or
waterproof overalls and rubber boots.REMEDIAL ACTIONS
1.If liquid R134a strikes the eye, do not rub it.
Gently run large quantities of eyewash over the
eye to raise the temperature. If eyewash is not
available cool, clean water may be used. Cover
eye with clean pad and seek immediate medical
attention.
2.If liquid R134a is splashed on the skin run large
quantities of water over the area as soon as
possible to raise the temperature. Carry out the
same actions if skin comes into contact with
discharging cylinders. Wrap affected parts in
blankets or similar material and seek immediate
medical attention.
3.If suspected of being overcome by inhalation of
R134a vapour seek fresh air. If unconscious
remove to fresh air. Apply artificial respiration
and/or oxygen and seek immediate medical
attention.
NOTE: Due to its low evaporating
temperature of -30°C, R134a should be
handled with care.
WARNING: Do not allow a refrigerant
container to be heated by a direct flame or
to be placed near any heating appliance. A
refrigerant container must not be heated above
50°C.
WARNING: Do not leave a container of
refrigerant without its cap fitted. Do not
transport a container of refrigerant that is
unrestrained, especially in the boot of a car.