Dodge Journey: Refrigerant
DESCRIPTION
The refrigerant used in this air conditioning system is a HydroFluoroCarbon (HFC), type R-134a. Unlike R-12, which is a ChloroFluoroCarbon (CFC), R-134a refrigerant does not contain ozone-depleting chlorine. R-134a refrigerant is a non-toxic, non-flammable, clear, and colorless liquefied gas.
Even though R-134a does not contain chlorine, it must be reclaimed and recycled just like CFC-type refrigerants. This is because R-134a is a greenhouse gas and can contribute to global warming.
OPERATION
R-134a refrigerant is not compatible with R-12 refrigerant in an A/C system. Even a small amount of R-12 refrigerant added to an R-134a refrigerant system will cause A/C compressor failure, refrigerant oil sludge or poor A/C system performance. In addition, the polyalkylene glycol (PAG) synthetic refrigerant oils used in an R-134a refrigerant system are not compatible with the mineral-based refrigerant oils used in an R-12 refrigerant system.
R-134a refrigerant system service ports, service tool couplers and refrigerant dispensing bottles have all been designed with unique fittings to ensure that an R-134a refrigerant system is not accidentally contaminated with the wrong refrigerant (R-12). There are also labels posted in the engine compartment of the vehicle and on the A/C compressor to identify that the A/C system is equipped with R-134a refrigerant.
Specifications
REFRIGERANT CHARGE CAPACITY
Standard Procedure
REFRIGERANT OIL LEVEL When an A/C system is assembled at the factory, all components except the A/C compressor are refrigerant oil free. After the refrigerant system has been charged and operated, ...See also:
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION
Tire Markings
1 — U.S. DOT Safety Standards Code (TIN).
4 — Maximum Load.
2 — Size Designation.
5 — Maximum Pressure.
3 — Service Description.
6 — Treadwear, Traction and Temperatu ...
Sensor, exhaust temperature
REMOVAL
EXHAUST TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Fig. 44: Exhaust Temperature Sensor
- DPF TEMPERATURE SENSOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
- DPF TEMPERATURE SENSOR
1. Remove engine cover.
2. Disconnect and ...
Standard procedure
MODULE/PROGRAMMING ORDER REPLACEMENT GUIDE
MODULE PROGRAMMING
The Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) controls the Vehicle Theft Security System (VTSS),
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE). When a Powertrain ...