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TXV Open

TXV Open:





KEY: 1. HIGHER THAN NORMAL SUCTION PRESSURE.
2. HIGHER THAN NORMAL OUTLET TEMPERATURE.


THEN: Thermal Expansion Valve (TXV) may be open.
^ This condition can lead to compressor chatter due to oil being flushed from the compressor.
^ Replace TXV
^ After repair return to diagnostic flow chart.