412-00 Climate Control System - General Information 2014 Fiesta
General Procedures Procedure revision date: 05/21/2013

Refrigerant System Tests - 1.6L Duratec-16V Ti-VCT (88kW/120PS) - Sigma

NOTE: Procedure 1 — Ambient Temperature below 21°C (70°F)

  1. NOTE: In order to perform an accurate test the vehicle ambient temperature must be 21°C (70°F) or above. Perform the follow steps to achieve normal operating pressures.

    Drive the vehicle or run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
  1. Set temperature to the highest possible temperature setting with the dual function disabled (if equipped). Manually set blower on HI. If the vehicle has a fresh air/recirc button, set it to recirculation. If the vehicle has an A/C switch or compressor on switch, set it to A/C OFF.
  1. Close all vehicle windows and doors.
  1. Allow the vehicle to idle for 5 minutes.
  1. Confirm the cabin temp is above 24°C (75°F). Set the A/C switch or compressor on switch, to MAX A/C ON.
  1. Allow the vehicle to idle for 5 minutes.
  1. Turn engine off, and proceed to procedure 2 — ambient temperature between 21°C (70°F) and 38°C (100°F).

NOTE: Procedure 2 — Ambient Temperature between 21°C (70°F) and 38°C (100°F)

  1. Drive the vehicle or run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
  1. Connect the air conditioning service unit to the refrigerant system.
  1. Set temperature to the lowest possible temperature setting with the dual function disabled (if equipped). Manually set blower on HI. If the vehicle has a fresh air/recirc button, set it to FRESH. If the vehicle has an A/C switch or compressor on switch, set it to A/C ON.
  1. Open all vehicle windows and leave the hood open for the test. Open the rear doors.
  1. Confirm the compressor is operating and the engine cooling fan(s) are operating or engaged. Allow the vehicle to idle until the suction (low-side) and discharge (high-side) pressures are stable or fluctuate in a range that repeats.
  1. Record the ambient (shop) temperature.
  1. Record the discharge pressure. If the pressure is fluctuating, record the average value.
  1. Determine if the discharge pressure falls within the normal operating limits using the Normal Refrigerant Discharge Pressures 21 - 38°C (70 - 100°F) Ambient (30 - 60% Relative Humidity) chart below.
  1. Record the suction pressure. If the pressure is fluctuating, record the average value.
  1. Determine if the suction pressure falls within the normal operating limits using the Normal Refrigerant Suction Pressures 21 - 38°C (70 - 100°F) Ambient (30 - 60% Relative Humidity) chart below.
  1. Proceed to the Refrigerant System Tests Diagnostic Table.
    Refer to: Climate Control System - Vehicles With: Electronic Manual Temperature Control (EMTC) (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information, Diagnosis and Testing).
    Refer to: Climate Control System - Vehicles With: Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information, Diagnosis and Testing).

NOTE: Procedure 3 — Ambient Temperature Above 38°C (100°F)

  1. Drive the vehicle or run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
  1. Connect the air conditioning service unit to the refrigerant system.
  1. Set temperature to the lowest possible temperature setting with the dual function disabled (if equipped). Manually set blower on HI. If the vehicle has a fresh air/recirc button, set it to FRESH. If the vehicle has an A/C switch or compressor on switch, set it to A/C ON.
  1. Open all vehicle windows and leave the hood open for the test. Open the rear hatch and/or rear doors (if equipped).
  1. Confirm the compressor is operating and the engine cooling fan(s) are operating or engaged. Allow the vehicle to idle until the suction (low-side) and discharge (high-side) pressures are stable or fluctuate in a range that repeats.
  1. Record the ambient (shop) temperature.
  1. Record the discharge pressure. If the pressure is fluctuating, record the average value.
  1. Determine if the discharge pressure falls within the normal operating limits using the Normal Refrigerant Discharge Pressures 38 - 49°C (100 - 120°F) Ambient (15 - 40% Relative Humidity) chart below.
  1. Record the suction pressure. If the pressure is fluctuating, record the average value.
  1. Determine if the suction pressure falls within the normal operating limits using the Normal Refrigerant Suction Pressures 38 - 49°C (100 - 120°F) Ambient (15 - 40% Relative Humidity) chart below.
  1. Proceed to the Refrigerant System Tests Diagnostic Table.
    Refer to: Climate Control System - Vehicles With: Electronic Manual Temperature Control (EMTC) (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information, Diagnosis and Testing).
    Refer to: Climate Control System - Vehicles With: Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information, Diagnosis and Testing).


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