Car care
207
Air conditioning
(A/C system)
Fault diagnosis
Inadequate cooling:
If a fault occurs in the A/C system, there are
a number of checks you can perform your-
self. If the fault persists, however, have the
system checked by an authorized Saab
dealer.
a Make sure that the temperature and
air-distribution controls are in the
appropriate settings, see page 77.
b Check that the condenser (forward of
the radiator) has not become clogged
with dirt and insects.
c Makesurethatthe drivebeltfor the com-
pressor is not slipping, see page 179.
d Check the fuses for the ventilation fans
and compressor, see page 189.
NOTE
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The A/C system is designed for use
with R134a refrigerant.
Important!
When the A/C system is in operation, mois-
ture from the air will condense on the evap-
orator. When the car is then parked, this
condensation will drip off the evaporator
and form a small pool of water on the
ground. This is normal. The warmer the
ambient air and the higher the humidity, the
greater the amountof condensation formed.
Refrigerant handling requires special
equipment and special procedures for
charging and draining the system.
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AllrepairsandadjustmentsontheA/C
system must be carried out by a Saab
dealer authorized for this kind of work.
Never mix R134a and R12 refriger-
ants.
WARNING
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TheA/Csystemispressurized.Donot
break any connections or undo A/C
system components.
Escaping refrigerant gas can cause
blindness or other injury.
| Categories | Saab 9-3 Manuals, Saab Manuals |
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| Tags | Saab 9-3 M2000 |
| Model Year | 2000 |
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