AP83.30-P-8312BA | Air conditioning - checking refrigerant level | 1.12.93 |
MODELS 124,
129 up to 31.5.96
with CODE (580) Air conditioning or Tempmatic for USA
with CODE (581a) Air conditioning (Automatic)
P83.00-0200-01
Shown on model 124
7 Pressure switch
| Check | ||
1 | Clean inspection glass (arrow) on receiver/drier | ||
2 | Disconnect electrical cable from pressure switch (7) | ||
3 | Start engine and run at idle | ||
4 | Switch on air conditioning or automatic air conditioning ("defrosting" or "air dehumidification" position) | ||
5 | Attach electrical cable to pressure switch (7) | Observe inspection glass (arrow) at receiver/drier: Refrigerant flow must increase shortly after switching on the electromagnetic clutch and then flow bubble-free (i.e. refrigerant no longer visible). Even if the correct quantity is filled, foam or a few bubbles may be present at higher ambient temperatures | |
If there is a loss of coolant or leak suspected in the system, refill or top up air conditioning |
Air conditioning/automatic air conditioning