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Specific System Conditions

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Saturn LW300, 2002 Saturn LW200, 2002 Saturn L300, 2002 Saturn L200, and 2002 Saturn L100. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: The suction pipe will be cold and the discharge pipe will be hot.

NOTE: Statements in the following table illustrations contain additional information to help you confirm your diagnosis and lead you to a corrective action. For 2.2L models, see Fig 1 -Fig 5 . For 3.0L models, see Fig 6 -Fig 10 . When all pressure and temperature readings fall within the ranges of a given table, use that table to repair the vehicle.

Fig 1: Compressor Engaged/Pressures Remain Static Specifications - 2.2L

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Fig 2: Compressor At Maximum Displacement Specifications - 2.2L

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Fig 3: Compressor At Minimum Displacement Specifications - 2.2L

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Fig 4: Thermal Expansion Valve Open Specifications - 2.2L

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Fig 5: Thermal Expansion Valve Restricted Specifications 2.2L

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Fig 6: Compressor Engaged/Pressures Remain Static Specifications - 3.0L

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Fig 7: Compressor At Maximum Displacement Specifications - 3.0L

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Fig 8: Compressor At Minimum Displacement Specifications - 3.0L

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Fig 9: Thermal Expansion Valve Open Specifications - 3.0L

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Fig 10: Thermal Expansion Valve Restricted Specifications - 3.0L

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