leak SUZUKI JIMNY 2005 3.G Service Owner's Manual

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Abnormal Noise Diagnosis
There are various types of noise, ranging from those produced in the engine compartment to those from the
passenger compartment, also from rumbling noises to whistling noises.
Abnormal noise from compressor
Abnormal noise from magnetic clutch
Abnormal noise from tubing
Abnormal noise from condenser
Condition Possible Cause Correction
During compressor
operation, a rumbling
noise is heard propor-
tional to engine revo-
lutions.Inadequate clearance in piston area (piston or
swash-plate).Repair or replace compressor as
necessary
A loud noise is heard
at a certain rpm, dis-
proportionately to
engine revolution.Loose or faulty compressor drive belt. Adjust drive belt tension, or replace
belt.
Loose compressor mounting bolts. Retighten mounting bolts.
A loud rattle is heard
at low engine rpm.Loose compressor clutch plate bolt. Retighten clutch plate bolt.
Replace compressor if it was oper-
ated in this condition for a long
time.
Condition Possible Cause Correction
A rumbling noise is
heard when compres-
sor is not operating.Worn or damaged bearings. Replace magnet clutch assembly.
A chattering noise is
heard when compres-
sor is engaged.Faulty clutch clearance (excessive). Adjust clutch clearance.
Worn clutch friction surface. Replace magnet clutch assembly.
Compressor oil leaked from lip type seal. Replace lip type seal.
Contaminating the friction surface. Replace compressor body assem-
bly.
Condition Possible Cause Correction
A droning noise is
heard inside vehicle,
but not particularly
noticeable in engine
compartment.Faulty tubing clamps. Reposition clamps or increase the
number of clamps.
Resonance caused by pulsation from variations
in refrigerant pressure.Attach a silencer to tubing, or mod-
ify its position and length.
Condition Possible Cause Correction
Considerable vibra-
tion in condenser.Resonance from condenser bracket and body. Firmly insert a silencer between
condenser bracket and body.

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Quick Checking of Refrigerant Charge
The following procedure can be used for quickly checking whether
the A/C system has a proper charge of refrigerant or not.
Run engine at fast idle, and operate A/C at its maximum cooling
capacity for a few minutes. Then, look at the sight glass (1) on
receiver / dryer (2) and compare what is observed with the symp-
toms listed in below.
CHECKING REFRIGERANT CHARGE
3. Bubbles
Symptom Charge of refrigerant condition Correction
Bubbles observed in sight glass Insufficient charge of refrigerant in
systemCheck system for leaks with a
leak tester.
No bubbles observed in sight glass No or insufficient charge of refrig-
erant in systemRefer to the items 3 and 4.
No temperature difference between
compressor inlet and outletEmpty or nearly empty system Evacuate and charge system and
then check it for leaks with a leak
tester.
Noticeable temperature difference
between compressor inlet and outletProper or too much charge of
refrigerant in systemRefer to the items 5 and 6.
When A/C is turned OFF, refrigerant in
sight glass clears immediately and
remains clearToo much charge of refrigerant in
systemDischarge excess refrigerant in
order to obtain a specified charge.
When A/C is turned OFF, refrigerant in
sight glass once produces bubbles and
then clearsProper charge of refrigerant in
systemNo correction needed because
charge of refrigerant is normal.

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Performance diagnosis table
HIGH PRESSURE GAUGE
LOW PRESSURE GAUGE
NOTE:
If ambient temperature is approximately 30 °C (86 °F), it is possible to diagnose A/C system in detail
referring to “Detail Diagnosis Table (Ambient Temperature At 30 °C (86 °F))” under “Performance
Diagnosis” in this section.
Condition Possible Cause Correction
Pressure in higher
than acceptable range
(“A” area)Refrigerant overcharged Recharge
Expansion valve frozen or clogged Check expansion valve
Clogged refrigerant passage of high side Clean or replace
Condenser cooling fan malfunction (Insufficient
cooling of condenser)Check condenser cooling fan
Dirty or bent condenser fins (Insufficient cooling
of condenser)Clean or repair
Compressor malfunction (Insufficient oil etc.) Check compressor
Engine overheat Check engine cooling system refer-
ring to Section 6B.
Pressure is lower than
acceptable range
(“B” area)Insufficient refrigerant (Insufficient charge or
leakage)Check for leakage, repair if neces-
sary and recharge
Expansion valve malfunction (valve opens too
wide)Check expansion valve
Compressor malfunction (Insufficient compres-
sion)Check compressor
Condition Possible Cause Correction
Pressure is higher
than acceptable range
(“C” area)Expansion valve malfunction (valve opens too
wide)Check expansion valve
Compressor malfunction (Insufficient compres-
sion)Check compressor
Pressure is lower than
acceptable range
(“D” area)Insufficient refrigerant (Insufficient charge or
leakage)Check for leakage, repair if neces-
sary and recharge
Expansion valve malfunction (valve opens too
narrow)Check expansion valve
Clogged refrigerant passage (crashed pipe) Repair or replace

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CROSSING POINT OF CENTER VENTILATION LOUVER TEMPERATURE AND RECIRCULATION AIR
INLET TEMPERATURE
Detail diagnosis table (Ambient temperature at 30°C (86°F))
Condition Possible Cause Correction
Crossing point is
higher than accept-
able range
(“E” area)Insufficient or excessive charge of refrigerant Check refrigerant pressure
Dirty or bent A/C evaporator fins Clean or repair
Air leakage from cooling (heater) unit or air duct Repair or replace
Malfunctioning, switch over function of door in
cooling (heater) unitRepair or replace
Compressor malfunction Check compressor
Crossing point is
lower than acceptable
range
(“F” area)Insufficient air volume from center duct (Heater
blower malfunction)Check blower motor and fan
Compressor malfunction Check compressor
Condition
Possible Cause Correction MANIFOLD
GAUGEMPa
(kg/cm
2)
(psi)Detail
Lo Hi
0.23 – 0.35
(2.3 – 3.5)
(33 – 50)1.4 – 1.75
(14 – 17.5)
(200 – 249)Normal condition
––
Negative
pressure0.5 – 0.6
(5 – 6)
(71.2 – 85.3)The low pressure side
reads a negative pres-
sure, and the high pres-
sure side reads an
extremely low pressure.
Presence of frost
around tubing to and
from receiver / dryer
and expansion valve.Dust particles or water
droplets are either stuck
or frozen inside expan-
sion valve, preventing the
refrigerant from flowing.Clean expansion valve.
Replace it if it cannot be
cleaned.
Replace receiver / dryer.
Evacuate the A/C sys-
tem and recharge with
fresh refrigerant.
Normal :
0.23 – 0.35
(2.3 – 3.5)
(33 – 50)
↑
↑ ↑ ↑ ↓
↓↓ ↓
Abnormal :
Negative
pressureNormal :
1.4 – 1.75
(14 – 17.5)
(200 – 249)
↑
↑ ↑ ↑ ↓
↓↓ ↓
Abnormal :
0.69 – 0.98
(7 – 10)
(100 – 142)During A/C operation,
the low pressure side
sometimes indicates
negative pressure, and
sometimes normal
pressure. Also high
pressure side reading
fluctuates between the
abnormal and normal
pressure.Expansion valve is frozen
due to moisture in the
system, and temporarily
shuts off the refrigeration
cycle.Replace expansion valve.
Replace receiver / dryer.
Evacuate A/C system
and recharge with fresh
refrigerant.

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0.05 – 0.15
(0.5 – 1.5)
(4.2 – 21.3)
0.69 – 0.98
(7 – 10)
(100 – 142)Both low and high pres-
sure sides indicate low
readings.
Continuous air bub-
bles are visible through
sight glass.
Output air is slightly
cold.Insufficient refrigerant in
system.
(Refrigerant leaking)Using leak detector,
check for leaks and repair
as necessary.
Recharge refrigerant to a
specified amount.
If the pressure reading is
almost 0 when the mani-
fold gauges are attached,
check for any leaks,
repair them, and evacu-
ate the system.
0.4 – 0.6
(4 – 6)
(56.9 – 85.3)Pressure on low pres-
sure side is high.
Pressure on high pres-
sure side is low.
Both pressure becom-
ing equal right after A/C
is turned OFF.Internal leak in compres-
sor.Inspect compressor and
repair or replace as nec-
essary.
0.35 – 0.45
(3.5 – 4.5)
(50 – 64)
1.96 – 2.45
(20 – 25)
(285 – 355)Pressure on both low
and high pressure
sides is high.
Air bubbles are not visi-
ble even when engine
rpm is lowered.Overcharged A/C sys-
tem.Adjust refrigerant to
specified amount.
Faulty condenser cooling
operation.Clean condenser.
Faulty condenser cooling
fan operation.Inspect and repair con-
denser cooling fan.
Pressure on both low
and high pressure
sides is high.
Low pressure side tub-
ing is not cold when
touched.
Air bubbles are visible
through sight glass.Presence of air in A/C
system.
(Improperly evacuated)Replace receiver / dryer.
Inspect quantity of com-
pressor oil and presence
of contaminants in oil.
Evacuate system and
recharge with fresh
refrigerant.
0.45 – 0.55
(4.5 – 5.5)
(64 – 78)Pressure on both low
and high pressure
sides is high.
Large amount of frost
or dew on the low pres-
sure side tubing.Faulty expansion valve.
Refrigerant flow is not
regulated properly.Replace expansion valve. Condition
Possible Cause Correction MANIFOLD
GAUGEMPa
(kg/cm
2)
(psi)Detail
Lo Hi

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Refrigerant Recovery, Evacuating and Charging
Operation Procedure for Refrigerant Charging
WARNING:
 Your eyes should not be exposed to refrigerant (liquid).
Any liquid HFC-134a (R-134a) escaping by accident shows a temperature as low as approximately
–6 °C (21 °F) below freezing point. Should liquid HFC-134a (R-134a) get into your eyes, it may cause
a serious injury. To protect your eyes against such accident, it is necessary to always wear gog-
gles. Should it occur that HFC-134a (R-134a) strikes your eyes(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 temper-
ature 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.
Replenish compressor oil
Start evacuating
Inspect and repair connections
Charge 550 50 g of
refrigerant in gas form Stop evacuating 15 minutes (–760 mmHg)
Wait 10 mintues
If gauge shows
abnormal conditions Check system for
pressure tightness
Check A/C system
With refrigerant
Check system for refrigerant
leaks and refrigerant
charging quantity
Performance test

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1) Connect high charging hose (1) and low charging hose (2) of
manifold gauge set (3) respectively as follows:
High charging hose (1) → High pressure charging valve (4)
on discharge hose
Low charging hose (2) → Low pressure charging valve (5) on
suction hose
2) Attach center charging hose (6) of manifold gauge set (3) to
vacuum pump (7).
3) Operate vacuum pump (7), and then open discharge side
valve (Hi) (8) of manifold gauge set (3).
If there is no blockage in the system, there will be an indica-
tion on high pressure gauge (9).
In this case, open the other side valve (Lo) (10) of the set
and repair the system.
4) Approximately 10 minutes later, low pressure gauge (11)
should show a vacuum lower than –760 mmHg providing no
leakage exists.
5) Evacuation should be carried out for a total of at least 15
minutes.
6) Continue evacuation until low pressure gauge (9) indicates a
vacuum less than –760 mmHg, and then close both valves
(8), (10).
7) Stop vacuum pump (7). Disconnect center charging hose (6)
from pump inlet. Now, the system is ready for charging refrig-
erant. NOTE:
 If the system does not show a vacuum below –760
mmHg, close both valves, stop vacuum pump and
watch movement of low pressure gauge.
 Increase in the gauge reading suggests existence of
leakage. In this case, repair the system before continu-
ing its evacuation.
 If the gauge shows a stable reading (suggesting no
leakage), continue evacuation.

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Removing Manifold Gauge Set
When A/C system has been charged with a specified amount of
refrigerant, remove manifold gauge set as follows:
1) Close low pressure side valve of manifold gauge set. (The
high pressure side valve is closed continuously during the
process of charging.)
2) Close refrigerant container valve.
3) Stop engine.
4) Using shop rag, remove charging hoses from service valves.
This operation must be performed rapidly.
5) Put caps on service valves.
Leak Test
Whenever a refrigerant leak is suspected in the system or any
service operation has been performed which may result in dis-
turbing lines or connections, it is advisable to test for leaks.
Common sense should be used in performing any refrigerant leak
test, since the need and extent of any such test will, in general,
depend upon the nature of a complaint and the type of a service
performed on the system.
LIQUID LEAK DETECTOR
There are a number of fittings and places throughout the air con-
ditioning system where a liquid leak detector solution may be
used to pinpoint refrigerant leaks.
By merely applying the solution to the area in question with a
swab, such as attached to the cap of a vial, bubbles will form
within seconds if there is a leak.
For confined areas, such as sections of the evaporator and con-
denser, an electronic (refrigerant) leak detector (1) is more practi-
cal for determining leaks.WARNING:
High pressure side is naturally under high pressure. So,
care must be used to protect your eyes and skin.

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Handling refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a)
Always wear goggles to protect your eyes.
Avoid you direct contact to liquid refrigerant.
Do not heat refrigerant container higher than 40 °C (104 °F).
Do not discharge refrigerant into atmosphere.
Do not allow liquid refrigerant to touch bright metals. Refrigerant combined with moisture is corrosive and
will tarnish surfaces of bright metals including chrome. 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:
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 HFC-134a (R-134a) and the other using refrigerant CFC-12 (R-12).
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 “Refrigerant Type” in this section. 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 service.Use of
incorrect one will result in leakage of refrigerant, damage in parts or other faulty condition.

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Condenser Assembly
INSPECTION
Check the following.
Check clog of condenser fins.
If, any clogs are found, condenser fins should be washed
with water, and should be dried with compressed air.
Check condenser fins for leakage and breakage.
If any defects are found, repair or replace condenser.
Check condenser fittings for leakage.
If any defects are found, repair or replace condenser.
REMOVAL
1) Disconnect negative (–) cable at battery.
2) Recover refrigerant from A/C system by referring to “Recov-
ery” in this section.
3) Remove front bumper referring to “Front Bumper” in Section
8.
4) Disconnect A/C condenser cooling fan motor and dual pres-
sure switch connectors.
5) Remove radiator mounting bolts.
6) Disconnect discharge hose (1) from condenser (2).
7) Disconnect receiver / dryer outlet hose (3) and condenser
outlet pipe (4) from receiver / dryer (5).
8) Remove condenser cooling fan assembly (6) from con-
denser (2).
9) Remove receiver / dryer (5) with its bracket (7) from con-
denser (2).
10) Remove condenser (2) from radiator.
INSTALLATION
Reverse removal procedure to install condenser, and then noting
the following instructions.
Replenish specified amount of compressor oil to compressor
suction side by referring to “Replenishing Compressor Oil” in
this section.
Evacuate and charge refrigerant by referring to “Evacuating”
and “Charging” in this section. CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage condenser fins. If condenser fin
is bent, straighten it by using flat head screwdriver or
pair of pliers.
NOTE:
The amount of removed compressor oil must be mea-
sured for replenishing compressor oil.