Compressor HVAC: Testing and Inspection

HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: COMPRESSOR: INSPECTION

1. INSPECT COMPRESSOR WITH MOTOR ASSEMBLY

CAUTION:
* Because the compressor has a high-voltage circuit, wear insulated gloves and pull out the service plug grip to cut off the high-voltage circuit before inspection.
* Do not touch the high-voltage connectors or terminals for 10 minutes after the service plug grip is removed.
NOTICE:
Do not start the engine with the service plug grip removed because it may cause a malfunction.

(a) Disconnect the compressor with motor assembly connector.





(b) Using a megohmmeter, measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:





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(c) If the resistance is not as specified, replace the compressor with motor assembly.