Lincoln Aviator: Climate Control System - General Information / General Procedures - Refrigerant System Tests - 3.0L EcoBoost
Inspection
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NOTE:
Procedure 1 — Ambient Temperature below 21 °C (70 °F).
NOTE:
Proper A/C system diagnosis on a vehicle’s
compressor is dependent on correct refrigerant system charge and tested
in ambient temperatures above 21°C (70°F). Perform the following steps
to achieve normal operating pressures.
Drive the vehicle or run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
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Set the A/C system
temperature to the highest possible temperature setting with the dual
function disabled (if equipped). Manually set the blower on HI. If the
vehicle has a fresh air/recirc button, set it to recirculation. If the
vehicle has an A/C switch or compressor on switch, set it to A/C OFF.
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Close all the vehicle windows and doors.
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Allow the vehicle to idle for 5 minutes.
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Confirm the cabin temperature is above 24 °C (75 °F). Set the A/C switch or compressor on switch to MAX A/C ON.
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Allow the vehicle to idle for 5 minutes.
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Turn engine off and proceed to procedure 2 — ambient temperature between 21 °C (70 °F) and 38 °C (100 °F).
Inspection
NOTE:
Procedure 2— Ambient Temperature between 21°C (70°F) and 38°C (100°F)
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Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
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Connect the air conditioning service unit to the refrigerant system.
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Set temperature to the lowest possible temperature
setting with the dual function disabled (if equipped). Manually set
blower on HI. If the vehicle has a fresh air/recirc button, set it to
FRESH. If the vehicle has an A/C switch or compressor on switch, set it to A/C ON.
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Open all vehicle windows and leave the hood open for the test. Open the rear doors.
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Confirm the compressor is operating and the engine
cooling fan(s) are operating or engaged. Allow the vehicle to idle until
the suction (low-side) and discharge (high-side) pressures are stable
or fluctuate in a range that repeats.
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Record the ambient (shop) temperature.
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Record the discharge pressure. If the pressure is fluctuating, record the average value.
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Determine if the discharge pressure falls within the normal operating limits using the Normal Refrigerant Discharge Pressures 21 - 38° C (70 - 100° F) Ambient (30 - 60% Relative Humidity) chart below.
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Record the suction pressure. If the pressure is fluctuating, record the average value.
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Determine if the suction pressure falls within the normal operating limits using the Normal Refrigerant Suction Pressures 21 - 38° C (70 - 100° F) Ambient (30 - 60% Relative Humidity) chart below.
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NOTE:
Use the following table to guide diagnosis of the
refrigerant system if operating pressures are outside normal limits.
Refer to the chart below.
High (Discharge) Pressure
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Low (Suction) Pressure
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Component — Causes
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High
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Normal to High
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Condenser — inadequate airflow.
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Engine — overheating.
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Normal to High
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Normal
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Refrigerant overcharge — air in refrigerant.
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Normal to Low
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High
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A/C Compressor — low performance.
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Normal to Low
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Normal to High
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A/C suction line — partially restricted or plugged. a
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Normal to Low
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Low
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Low refrigerant charge — leak in system.
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A/C suction line — partially restricted or plugged. b
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Erratic Operation or Compressor Not Running
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Ambient Air Temperature (AAT) sensor — poor connection.
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A/C pressure transducer — poor connection.
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Evaporator temperature sensor — poor connection.
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Low refrigerant charge — leak in system.
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Additional Possible Components or Causes Associated With Inadequate Compressor Operation
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Compressor drive belt — loose
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Compressor clutch — slipping
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Clutch coil open — shorted, or loose mounting
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Control assembly switch — dirty contacts or sticking open
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Clutch wiring circuit — high resistance, open or blown fuse
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Compressor operation interrupted by engine computer
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Additional Possible Components or Causes Associated With a Damaged Compressor
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Incorrect clutch air-gap
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Suction accumulator — refrigerant oil bleed hose plugged
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Refrigerant leaks
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a Low pressure reading will be normal to high if restriction is downstream of service access valve.
b Low pressure reading will be low if restriction is upstream of service access valve.
Inspection
NOTE:
Procedure 3— Ambient Temperature between 21 °C (70 °F) and 38 °C (100 °F)
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Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
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Connect the air conditioning service unit to the refrigerant system.
-
Set temperature to the lowest possible temperature
setting with the dual function disabled (if equipped). Manually set
blower on HI. If the vehicle has a fresh air/recirc button, set it to
FRESH. If the vehicle has an A/C switch or compressor on switch, set it to A/C ON.
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Open all vehicle windows and leave the hood open for the
test. Open the rear hatch and/or rear doors (if equipped).
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Confirm the compressor is operating and the engine
cooling fan(s) are operating or engaged. Allow the vehicle to idle until
the suction (low-side) and discharge (high-side) pressures are stable
or fluctuate in a range that repeats.
-
Record the ambient (shop) temperature.
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Record the discharge pressure. If the pressure is fluctuating, record the average value.
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Determine if the discharge pressure falls within the normal operating limits using the Normal Refrigerant Discharge Pressures 38 - 49° C (100 - 120° F) Ambient (15 - 40% Relative Humidity) chart below.
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Record the suction pressure. If the pressure is fluctuating, record the average value.
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Determine if the suction pressure falls within the normal operating limits using the Normal Refrigerant Suction Pressures 38 - 49° C (100 - 120° F) Ambient (15 - 40% Relative Humidity) chart below.
![](images/general_procedures_refrigerant_system_tests_3_0l_ecoboost-2867/2324/imagen2_003(235).jpg) |
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NOTE:
Use the following table to guide diagnosis of the
refrigerant system if operating pressures are outside normal limits.
NOTE:
Proper A/C system diagnosis on vehicles with
Variable compressors is dependent on correct refrigerant system charge
and tested in ambient temperatures above 21°C (70°F). Never replace a
Variable compressor without first recovering and recharging the A/C
system to vehicle specification and retesting in ambient temperatures
above 21°C (70°F).
Refer to the chart below.
High (Discharge) Pressure
|
Low (Suction) Pressure
|
Component — Causes
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High
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Normal to High
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Condenser — inadequate airflow.
-
Engine — overheating.
|
Normal to High
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Normal
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Refrigerant overcharge — air in refrigerant.
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Normal to Low
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High
|
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A/C Compressor — low performance.
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Normal to Low
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Normal to High
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A/C suction line — partially restricted or plugged. a
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Normal to Low
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Low
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Low refrigerant charge — leak in system.
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A/C suction line — partially restricted or plugged. b
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Erratic Operation or Compressor Not Running
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Ambient Air Temperature (AAT) sensor — poor connection.
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A/C pressure transducer — poor connection.
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Evaporator temperature sensor — poor connection.
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Low refrigerant charge — leak in system.
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Additional Possible Components or Causes Associated With Inadequate Compressor Operation
|
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Compressor drive belt — loose
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Compressor clutch — slipping
-
Clutch coil open — shorted, or loose mounting
-
Control assembly switch — dirty contacts or sticking open
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Clutch wiring circuit — high resistance, open or blown fuse
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Compressor operation interrupted by engine computer
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Additional Possible Components or Causes Associated With a Damaged Compressor
|
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Incorrect clutch air-gap
-
Suction accumulator — refrigerant oil bleed hose plugged
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Refrigerant leaks
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a Low pressure reading will be normal to high if restriction is downstream of service access valve.
b Low pressure reading will be low if restriction is upstream of service access valve.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Air Conditioning Service Unit
Refrigerant Oil Injector Set
Filling
Adjust the oil injector piston and fill the oil
injector with the correct amount of clean, new Motorcraft® PAG
Refrigerant Compressor Oil (YN-12-D)...
Removal
NOTICE:
If installing a new A/C compressor due to an internal failure of the old unit, carry out the following procedures to remove contamination from the A/C system...
Other information:
Symptom Charts
Symptom Chart: DRL
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
NOTE:
Before beginning diagnostics, refer to Description and Operation in this section for proper DRL operation...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Locking Pliers
Removal
NOTE:
Vehicles equipped with a roof opening panel will use the rear most reinforcement only.
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this
manual, refer to health and safety warnings in section 100-00 General
Information...