TM 9-2320-280-34
Table 2-3. Air Conditioning Troubleshooting (Cont'd)
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
e. Check Clutch Cycling Pressure Switch
Step 1. Perform malfunction 1a, steps 1 through 4.
Step 2.
Check low side of manifold gauge for low reading and high side for normal reading (table 2-2 or 2-2.1). If
clutch cycling system runs continuously, then the switch is stuck closed. Replace pressure switch
Step 3.
Check low and high side of manifold gauge for an approximate 70 psi (483 kPa) reading. If system is
inoperative, but can be made operative by jumping battery to clutch power lead wire, then the switch is
stuck open. Replace pressure switch (para. 14-16).
f. Check for High Side Restriction
Step 1. Perform malfunction 1a, steps 1 through 4.
Step 2.
Check low side of manifold gauge for low reading and high side for normal to high reading (table 2-2
or 2-2.1). If discharge (evaporator) air is cool and high side refrigerant lines are cold, wet, or frosted, remove
liquid line (para. 14-17 or 14-27.1), flush line (para. 14-17 or 14-27.1), and replace dryer bottle (para. 14-19
or 14-27.3).
NOTE
If blockage then occurs in liquid lines, condenser, receiver-drier, or expansion
valve, frost may build up just beyond point of restriction.
g. Check Condenser
Step 1. Perform malfunction 1a, steps 1 through 4.
Step 2.
Check low side of manifold gauge for normal or high reading and high side for high reading (table 2-2
or 2-2.1). If discharge (evaporator) air is warm, liquid line is hot, air flow through condenser is restricted,
bubbles are seen in sight glass, then clean condenser exterior, if dirty. If condenser fans are inoperative,
refer to electrical system troubleshooting (TM 9-2320-280-20) Flush condenser (para. 14-17 or 14-27.1) or
replace condenser (para. 14-24 or 14-27.8), if damaged.
h. Check for Overcharged System
Step 1. Perform malfunction 1a, steps 1 through 4.
Step 2.
Check low side of manifold gauge for normal to high reading and high side for high reading (table 2-2
or 2-2.1). If system runs continuously, compressor is noisy on start-up, discharge (evaporator) air is warm, a
partial system discharge is required, continue to step 3.
Step 3.
Insert center hose of manifold gauge set in a catch bottle or can.
NOTE
Do not allow refrigerant to escape too quickly. Lubricating oil will escape.
Step 4.
Turn low pressure gauge valve and high pressure gauge valve counterclockwise slightly to permit
refrigerant to slowly escape through center hose until correct pressure and high side pressure are obtained.
END OF TESTING!
2. INTERMITTENT COOLING
Check air-conditioner output for temperature variation. If air is intermittently warm and cold, perform the following:
Step 1. Check for air or moisture in system by performing malfunction 1b.
Step 2.
Ensure temperature sensing probe is inserted properly in the evaporator fins near the outlet
Step 3.
Perform mechanical troubleshooting malfunction 9.
Step 4.
Check sight glass reading for oil streaks, indicating too much oil in system.
Step 5.
If oil is found in system, flush system (para. 14-17 or 14-27.1), replace dryer bottle (para. 14-19 or 14-27.3),
and change oil (para. 14-17 or 14-27.1).
END OF TESTING!
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