A/C System Performance
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1998 Acura Integra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Park vehicle out of direct sunlight. Open engine hood. Open front doors. Connect A/C pressure gauges to pressure ports. Determine relative humidity and ambient air temperature.
- Move temperature control lever to coldest setting. Select vent mode. Select recirculated air. Insert a thermometer in center vent outlet. Set blower switch to highest speed. Run engine at 1500 RPM. Ensure no one is inside vehicle.
- After running A/C for 10 minutes, check temperature at center vent outlet. Check system pressures. If temperature and pressures match the A/C system performance test chart, system is operating within range. See Fig 1 or Fig 2 .