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 ...
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Diagnosis and Testing
BRAKE LAMP SWITCH
WARNING: To avoid serious or fatal injury on vehicles equipped
with airbags, disable
the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) before attempting any steering
wheel, s ...
Solenoid, pressure control
DESCRIPTION
Fig. 415: Identifying Variable Line Pressure Components
- PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID
- LINE PRESSURE SENSOR
- SHOULDER SCREW
- VARIABLE LINE PRESSURE HEADER
- MANUAL SHAFT
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A/C Performance
The A/C system is designed to provide the passenger compartment with low
temperature and low humidity air.
The A/C evaporator, located in the HVAC housing is cooled to temperatures near
the fre ...
