FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Expansion Valve: Testing and Inspection





1. Check quantity of refrigerant during refrigeration cycle.
2. Install manifold gauge set.
3. Run the engine at 2,000 rpm at least 5 minutes.
4. Check expansion valve. If the expansion valve is clogged, the low pressure reading will drop to 0 kPa (0 psi), otherwise it is OK.