Inspection and Verification
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All Air Conditioning (A/C) related tests should be run in an ambient temperature of at least 10°C (50°F).
- Verify the customer concern by operating the system.
- Visually inspect for obvious signs of damage and system integrity.Visual Inspection
Mechanical Electrical - Coolant level
- Refrigerant leaks (UV lamp)
- Drive belt
- Compressor
- Cooling fan
- Control flap(s)
- Duct(s)
- Register(s)
- Cabin air filter
- Hose(s)
- Coolant pump
- Fuse(s)
- Circuit
- Blower motor
- Electrical connector(s)
- Compressor
- Cooling fan
- Actuators
- Climate control assembly
- Listen for any unusual noises during climate control system operation.
- Inspect the refrigerant system with an ultraviolet (UV) lamp for traces of UV sensitive leak trace dye.
- If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
- If the cause is not visually evident, verify the symptom and refer to the manufacturer approved diagnostic system.