Forester F4-2.5L Turbo (2009)
Refrigerant Pressure Sensor / Switch: Testing and Inspection
Pressure Switch (Triple Pressure Switch)
INSPECTION
1. Connect the manifold gauge to the service valve on the high-pressure side.
2. Disconnect the pressure switch harness connector.
3. Start the air conditioner, and check the operating pressure of switch by turning the compressor (magnet clutch) to ON/OFF. Operation of each
switch is as follows.
NOTE:
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High pressure switch turns the compressor (magnet clutch) to OFF when the refrigerant pressure becomes extremely high to prevent the
evaporator, air conditioner piping and expansion valve from getting damaged or frozen, etc.
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Middle pressure switch effectively controls the radiator fan output by judging high load/low load in normal range.
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If the refrigerant pressure is abnormally low, the low pressure switch determines that there is insufficient refrigerant, and turns the compressor
(magnetic clutch) OFF since there is a possibility that the compressor will seize if it is continued to run.
