Specific System Condition - TXV Restricted

2002 Saturn SL1 L4-1.9L SOHC VIN 8SECTION Specific System Condition - TXV Restricted

Specific System Condition - TXV Restricted:




KEY:
1. LOW SUCTION PRESSURE.
2. HIGHER THAN NORMAL OUTLET AIR TEMPERATURES
.

THEN: Thermal Expansion Valve (TXV) may he restricted.
^ Confirm by touching the suction and discharge pipes at the compressor. Suction pipe will he warm to cool at low ambients and cool to cold at high ambients. The discharge pipe will be warm to hot
^ This condition can lead to compressor chatter due to lack of oil.
^ Replace TXV.
^ After repair return to diagnostic flow chart.
RENDER: 1.0x

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