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A/C System Performance Test



A/C System Performance Test

A performance test answers whether the A/C system is producing sufficient cooling.

Conditions

The following conditions must be satisfied:
- Door, windows and the bonnet must be closed.
- All dashboard vents should be open.
- The engine speed should be 1500-2000 r/min
- The ambient temperature should be 20-25 degrees C.






Inspection

Measure the temperature 50 mm inside the centre dashboard vent. Read the temperature after 5 minutes.

The read temperature should be under 7 degrees C.