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Air Conditioning (A/C) Refrigerant Distribution Valve (ACRDV)

The ACRDV is a PCM controlled solenoid which provides a regulated control of refrigerant flow to the passenger compartment loop. The PCM opens or closes the ACRDV based on the passenger compartment A/C request. The ACRDV is a normally closed valve, preventing the refrigerant flow. When the passenger compartment A/C is requested ON, the PCM provides a ground path to the solenoid which opens the ACRDV.

Fig 1: Identifying Air Conditioning (A/C) Refrigerant Distribution Valve (ACRDV)
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