External Control Valve Compressor Inspection (GDS)

Compressor type: Fixed type compressor, External control valve, Internal control valve.

In cases of fixed type and internal control valve, it is possible to inspect compressor's operation with clutch noise.

When it comes to External control valve, however, it cannot be checked in this way because it doesn't have a clutch.

So, ECV should be inspected with GDS as below.

1. Connect GDS to the vehicle and select 'Aircon Compressor Test (ECV type)'

   [ECV1] 

   Fig 1: Display - External Control Valve (ECV1)

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2. Make the vehicle ready as the GDS instruction on the monitor. (Turn off A/C 'switch' only)

   [ECV2] 

   Fig 2: Display - External Control Valve (ECV2)

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   [ECV3] 

   Fig 3: Display - External Control Valve (ECV3)

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3. Check if other DTC codes are found before inspect ECV compressor. If so, solve that problems first. If not, press 'OK' button to continue.

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   Do not continue inspection if these DTC codes are found: B1241, B1242, B1672, B1685, B1686, B1687

   [ECV4] 

   Fig 4: Display - External Control Valve (ECV4)

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4. Start inspection

   [ECV5] 

   Fig 5: Display - External Control Valve (ECV5)

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   [ECV6] 

   Fig 6: Display - External Control Valve (ECV6)

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   CAUTION: Check if condenser fan is operating when condition is changed to 'ECV running'
   CAUTION: Relief valve will be operated if a condenser fan doesn't work because of overpressure in the compressor. It helps the air-conditioning system to relieve by releasing refrigerant and oil. (Closed if relieved)
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5. Check the result of inspection and click 'Check Detail' if it's 'Check'. Follow the instruction and inspect ECV again from the first step.

   [ECV7] 

   Fig 7: Display - External Control Valve (ECV7)

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   [ECV8] 

   Fig 8: Display - External Control Valve (ECV8)

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