Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Refrigerant Circuit with Expansion Valve
| A-Low pressure side of refrigerant circuit. |
| B-High pressure side of refrigerant circuit. |
|
Component |
Aggregate State of Refrigerant |
Pressure bar (psi) Positive Pressure |
Temperature
in Degrees Celsius (Fahrenheit) |
| -1-
Evaporator, from input to output |
Vapor |
Approximately 1.2 (17.4)
→ Note |
Approximately -7 (20)
→ Note |
| |
|
(Approximately 1.8
(26.1))
→ Note |
Approximately -1 (30)
→ Note |
| -2-
A/C compressor A-side |
Gas |
Approximately 1.2 (17.4)
→ Note |
Approximately -1 (30) |
| |
|
(Approximately 1.8
(26.1))
→ Note |
Approximately -1 (30)
→ Note |
| -3-
A/C compressor B-side |
Gas |
Approximately 14 (203.1) |
Approximately 65 (149) |
| -4-
Condenser |
Gas, vapor, fluid |
Approximately 14 (203.1) |
Approximately 55 (131) at
outlet |
| -5-
Receiver |
Fluid |
Approximately 14 (203.1) |
Approximately 55 (131) |
| -6-
Extraction and filling valve, B-side |
Fluid |
Approximately 14 (203.1) |
Approximately 55 (131) |
| -7-
Expansion valve |
Fluid, released as vapor |
Approximately 14 (203.1) |
Approximately 55 (131),
reduced to -7 (20) |
| -8-
Extraction and filling valve, A-side |
Gas |
Approximately 1.2 (17.4)
→ Note |
Approximately -7 (20)
→ Note |
| |
|
(Approximately 1.8 (26.1))
→ Note |
Approximately -1 (30)
→ Note |
| 1) |
Pressure in refrigerant circuits is maintained at
approximately 2 bar (29 psi), regulated by A/C compressor, even though
heat transfer changes and engine speeds vary. However, this applies only
within the performance range of the A/C compressor; if the performance
limits of the A/C compressor are exceeded, the pressure increases. Refer
to
→ Chapter „Pressures, Checking“. |
| 2) |
Within the control range of the A/C compressor,
temperature in the refrigerant circuits is maintained, regulated by A/C
compressor, even though heat transfer changes and engine speeds vary.
However, this applies only within the performance range of the A/C
compressor; if the performance limits of the A/C compressor are
exceeded, the temperature increases. Refer to
→ Chapter „Pressures, Checking“. |
| 3) |
Measured values for A/C systems with two evaporators |
 Note
| A/C compressors which do not regulate their performance are
switched off by the respective control module via the A/C
Compressor Regulator Valve -N280- at an evaporator temperature
below 0 °C (32 °F). |
| In vehicles with A/C Compressor Regulator Valve -N280-, the
pressure is modified on the low pressure side by the valve. |
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WARNING
When performing work on refrigerant circuit, observe
all generally applicable safety precautions and pressure
...
Arrows point in direction of refrigerant flow.
A-Low pressure side of refrigerant circuit.
B-High pressure side of refrigerant circuit.
...
Other materials:
Autogas
Fig. 133 In the upper section of the centre
console: switch for Autogas
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings When the vehicle is restarted, the last
manually selected operating mode will be adopted automatically. If, for example,
autogas mode was activa ...
Checklist
To ensure your own safety and that of your passengers, observe
the following actions in the specified order :
Find a firm and level surface
suitable for lifting the vehicle.
Stop the engine, select a gear on a
manual gearbox or in case of automatic gearbox, move the selector lever ...
Maximum permitted gross combination weight
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
All data in the official vehicle documents take precedence over these data. All
data in this manual apply to the basic model. The vehicle data sticker in the service
schedule and the official vehicle documents show which ...
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