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Pressure Relieve Valve on A/C Compressor, Checking






Pressure Relieve Valve on A/C Compressor, Checking

Function: protects refrigerant circuit against excessive pressure.

CAUTION!
There is a danger of ice-up.

Pressure relief valve will drain refrigerant with engine running and high pressure in refrigerant circuit.

Turn engine off.

Checking check valve on A/C compressor (Denso)





The pressure relief valve - arrow - has operated when refrigerant oil is found in the close vicinity.

In this case, vehicle must be taken to an A/C specialist workshop => [ Refrigerant Circuit, Specialized Repairs ] Procedures.