Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Systems: Compressors
NOTE:
When replacing this component it is suggested to install or replace high and low side inline filters to prevent future component damage (see Code 5).
| Condition | Code | Procedure |
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| Attaching hardware broken | A | Require repair or replacement of hardware |
| Attaching hardware missing | C | Require replacement of hardware |
| Attaching hardware not functioning | A | Require repair or replacement of hardware |
| Bracket bent, affecting performance | A | Require repair or replacement |
| Bracket bent, not affecting performance | No service suggested or required | |
| Bracket broken, affecting performance | A | Require replacement |
| Bracket broken, not affecting performance | No service suggested or required | |
| Bracket corroded, affecting performance | A | Require repair or replacement |
| Bracket corroded, not affecting performance | 2 | Suggest repair or replacement |
| Bracket cracked, affecting performance | A | Require repair or replacement |
| Bracket cracked, not affecting performance | 1 | Suggest repair or replacement |
| Bracket holes elongated, affecting performance | A | Require repair or replacement |
| Bracket holes elongated, not affecting performance | No service suggested or required | |
| Bracket loose, affecting performance | A | Require repair or replacement |
| Bracket loose, not affecting performance | 1 | Suggest repair or replacement |
| Bracket missing | C | Require replacement |
| Connector (Weatherpack type) leaking | A | Require repair or replacement |
| Connector broken | A | Require repair or replacement |
| Connector melted, affecting performance | A | Require repair or replacement |
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NOTE:
Determine cause and correct prior to repair or replacement of part.
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| Connector melted, not affecting performance | 2 | Suggest repair or replacement |
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NOTE:
Determine cause and correct prior to repair or replacement of part.
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| Connector missing | C | Require replacement |
| Housing broken, affecting performance | A | Require repair or replacement |
| Housing broken, not affecting performance | No service suggested or required | |
| Housing cracked, affecting performance | A | Require repair or replacement |
| Housing cracked, not affecting performance | 1 | Suggest repair or replacement |
| Inoperative | A | Require repair or replacement |
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NOTE:
Inoperative includes intermittent operation.
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| Leaking | B | Require repair or replacement |
| Missing | C | Require replacement |
| Noisy | 2 | Suggest repair or replacement |
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NOTE:
Compressor noise can also be caused by low oil level, state of charge, air contamination, or type of refrigerant.
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| Terminal broken | A | Require repair or replacement |
| Terminal burned, affecting performance | A | Require repair or replacement |
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NOTE:
Determine cause and correct prior to repair or replacement of part.
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| Terminal burned, not affecting performance | 2 | Suggest repair or replacement |
| Terminal corroded, affecting performance | A | Require repair or replacement |
| Terminal corroded, not affecting performance | 2 | Suggest repair or replacement |
| Terminal loose, affecting performance | B | Require repair or replacement |
| Terminal loose, not affecting performance | 1 | Suggest repair or replacement |
| Threads damaged | A | Require repair or replacement |
| Threads stripped (threads missing) | A | Require replacement |
| Tubing connection leaking | A | Require repair or replacement |
| Vibration | 1 | Suggest replacement |
| Wire lead conductors exposed | B | Require repair or replacement |
| Wire lead corroded | A | Require repair or replacement |
| Wire lead open | A | Require repair or replacement |
| Wire lead shorted | A | Require repair or replacement |