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Compressor
RPM check
1.
Push the A/C control switch ON.
2.
Check the engine RPM.
  
When the compressor operates, RPM increases.
3.
If the compressor operating, RPM is as follows.
Nu
Idle Speed (rpm)
 A/C OFF
 Neutral, N, P-range
 700 ± 100
D-range
 600 ± 100
A/C ON
 Neutral, N, P-range
 700 ± 100
D-range
 600 ± 100

Gamma
Idle Speed (rpm)
 A/C OFF
 Neutral, N, P-range
 630 ± 100
D-range
 630 ± 100
A/C ON
 Neutral, N, P-range
 670 ± 100
D-range
 670 ± 100

Sound check
1.
Push the A/C control switch ON.
2.
Check the compressor from the engine room.
3.
If the compressor operating, make a sound clack.
  
If the compressor don't operating, there is no sound.
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