Performance Test - With RPO PHT

AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TEST (WITH PHT)

This test measures the operating efficiency of the A/C system under the following conditions:
- The current ambient air temperature
- The current relative humidity
- The high side pressure of the A/C system
- The low side pressure of the A/C system
- The temperature of the air being discharged into the passenger compartment

Test Description

Step 1:

Step 2:

Step 3:

Steps 4-7:

Step 8:

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
1. This step determines if the A/C system has at least the minimum refrigerant charge required to operate the system without damage.
2. This step measures the performance of the A/C system.
3. This step is to allow for vehicle variations as well as high ambient air temperatures.