Dodge Journey: Valve, A/C expansion
Dodge Journey Service & Repair Manual / Heating & Air Conditioning / Plumbing, front / Valve, A/C expansion
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
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Description, Operation
DESCRIPTION
Fig. 265: A/C Expansion Valve Description KA
The A/C expansion valve controls the amount of refrigerant entering the A/C
evaporator. The A/C expansion
valve is of a thermostatic exp ...
See also:
Bottle, coolant recovery
Description
NON-PRESSURE
Fig. 52: NON-PRESSURE COOLANT RECOVERY CONTAINER
- COOLANT RECOVERY CONTAINER
- OVERFLOW HOSE
- RADIATOR PRESSURE CAP
The coolant recovery system used on 2.4L e ...
Diagnosis and Testing
REFRIGERANT SYSTEM LEAKS
WARNING: R-134a service equipment or vehicle A/C system should not
be pressure
tested or leak tested with compressed air. Mixture of air and R-134a can
be co ...
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
Acceleration
Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slippery
surfaces may cause the front wheels to pull erratically
to the right or left. This phenomenon occurs when
there is a differe ...
