an ISO 9001:2008 Registered Company
1959-60 Chevrolet
Full-Size/El Camino
with 4-Lever Controls
561056
18865 Goll St. San Antonio, TX 78266 ph: 210-654-7171 fax: 210-654-3113
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Table of Contents
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Cover
Table of Contents
Packing List/Parts Disclaimer
Information Page
Wiring Notice
Engine Compartment, Condenser Assembly & Installation,
Compressor & Brackets, Pulleys
Figure 1
7. Passenger Compartment
Figures 2 & 2a
8. Defrost Duct Installation, Fresh Air Cap Installation
Figures 3 & 4
9. Kick Panel Fresh Air Plate Installation
Figures 5, 5a, 5b & 5c
10. Firewall Cover Installation, Evaporator Bracket and Heater
Hose Fitting Installation
Figures 6 & 7
11. Evaporator Bracket and Heater Hose Fitting Installation (Cont.)
Figure 8
12. Evaporator Installation
Figures 9 & 9a
13. Drain Hose Installation, Lubricating O-rings, A/C Hose Installation
Figures 10 & 11
14. Heater Hose & Heater Control Valve Installation
Figure 12
15. Driver Side Under Dash Louver Installation, Center/Passenger
Side Under Dash Louver Installation
Figures 13, 13a, 14 & 14a
16. Final Steps
Figures 15 & 16
17. Control Panel & Duct Hose Routing
Figure 17
18. Wiring Diagram
19. Gen IV Wiring Connection Instruction
20. Operation of Controls
21. Troubleshooting Information
22. Troubleshooting Information (Cont.)
23. Evaporator Kit Packing List
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Packing List
Evaporator Kit (561056)
No.
1.
2.
Qty.
1
1
Part No.
Description
744004-VUE
781160
Gen IV 4-Vent Evaporator Sub Case w/ 204 ECU
Accessory Kit 59-60 Chevrolet Full-Size/El Camino
w/ 4-Lever Controls
** Before beginning installation, open all packages and check contents of shipment.
Please report any shortages directly to Vintage Air within 15 days. After 15 days,
Vintage Air will not be responsible for missing or damaged items.
1
Gen IV 4-Vent Evaporator
Sub Case w/ 204 ECU
744004-VUE
2
3
Accessory Kit
781160
NOTE: Images may not depict actual parts and quantities.
Refer to packing list for actual parts and quantities.
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Important Notice—Please Read
For Maximum System Performance, Vintage Air Recommends the Following:
Heater Hose (Not Included With This Kit):
Heater hose may be purchased from Vintage Air (Part# 31800-VUD) or your local parts retailer.
Routing and required length will vary based on installer preference.
Bolts Passing Through Cowl and/or Firewall:
To ensure a watertight seal between the passenger compartment and the vehicle exterior, for all
bolts passing through the cowl and/or firewall, Vintage Air recommends coating the threads with
silicone prior to installation.
Safety Switches:
Your Vintage Air system is equipped with a binary pressure safety switch. A binary switch disengages
the compressor clutch in cases of extreme low pressure conditions (Refrigerant Loss) or excessively
high head pressure (406 PSI) to prevent compressor damage or hose rupture. A trinary switch
combines Hi/Lo pressure protection with an electric fan operation signal at 254 PSI, and should be
substituted for use with electric fans. Compressor safety switches are extremely important since an
A/C system relies on refrigerant to circulate lubricant.
Service Info:
Attention: The following system components are capped: Compressor, evaporator, condenser & drier.
Caps may be under pressure with dry nitrogen. Be careful removing caps. Do not remove caps prior to
installation. Removing caps prior to installation will cause components to collect moisture and lead to
premature failure and reduced performance.
Evacuate the system for 35-45 minutes with system components (Drier, compressor, evaporator and
condenser) at a temperature of at least 85° F. On a cool day, the components can be heated with a heat
gun OR by running the engine with the heater on before evacuating. Leak check and charge to
specifications.
Vintage Air Systems Are Designed to Operate With R134a
Refrigerant Only! Use of Any Other Refrigerants Is a Fire Hazard and
Could Damage Either Your Air Conditioning System or Your Vehicle.
Use of Any Other Refrigerants Will Void All Warranties of the Air
Conditioning System and Components. Use of the Proper Type and
Amount of Refrigerant Is Critical to Proper System Operation. Vintage
Air Recommends Our Systems Be Charged By Weight With a Quality
Charging Station or Scale.
Refrigerant Capacity for Vintage Air Systems:
(For other systems, consult manufacturer’s guidelines)
R134a System
Charge with 1.8 lbs. (1 lb., 12 oz.) of refrigerant.
Lubricant Capacities:
New Vintage Air-supplied Sanden Compressor: No additional oil needed (Compressor is
shipped with proper oil charge).
All Other Compressors: Consult manufacturer (Some compressors are shipped dry and will
need oil added).
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Important Wiring Notice—Please Read
Some Vehicles May Have Had Some or All of Their Radio Interference Capacitors Removed.
There Should Be a Capacitor Found At Each of the Following Locations:
1. On the positive terminal of the ignition coil.
2. If there is a generator, on the armature terminal of the generator.
3. If there is a generator, on the battery terminal of the voltage regulator.
Most alternators have a capacitor installed internally to eliminate what is called “whining” as
the engine is revved. If whining is heard in the radio, or just to be extra cautious, a radio
interference capacitor can be added to the battery terminal of the alternator.
It is also important that the battery lead is in good shape and that the ground leads are not
compromised. There should be a heavy ground from the battery to the engine block, and
additional grounds to the body and chassis.
If these precautions are not observed, it is possible for voltage spikes to be present on the
battery leads. These spikes come from ignition systems, charging systems, and from
switching some of the vehicle’s other systems on and off. Modern computer-operated
equipment can be sensitive to voltage spikes on the power leads, which can cause unexpected
resets, strange behavior, and/or permanent damage.
Vintage Air strives to harden our products against these types of electrical noise, but there is
a point where a vehicle’s electrical system can be degraded so much that nothing can help.
Radio interference capacitors should be available at most auto and truck parts suppliers. They
typically are cylindrical in shape, a little over an inch long, a little over a half inch in diameter,
and they have a single lead coming from one end of the cylinder with a terminal on the end of
the wire, as well as a mounting clip which is screwed into a good ground on the vehicle. The
specific value of the capacitance is not too significant in comparison to ignition capacitors that
are matched with the coil to reduce pitting of the points.
• Care must be taken, when installing the compressor lead, not to short it to ground.
The compressor lead must not be connected to a condenser fan or to any other
auxiliary device. Shorting to ground or connecting to a condenser fan or any other
auxiliary device may damage wiring, the compressor relay, and/or cause a
malfunction.
• When installing ground leads on Gen IV systems, the blower control ground and ECU
ground must be connected directly to the negative battery post.
• For proper system operation, the heater control valve must be connected to the
ECU.
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Engine Compartment
Before starting the installation, check the function of the vehicle (horn, lights, etc.) for proper
operation. Study the instructions, illustrations & diagrams.
Perform the Following:
1. Remove battery and battery tray (retain) (See Figure 1, below).
2. Drain radiator.
3. Remove heater blower motor assembly (discard) (See Figure 1, below).
4. Remove OEM heater hoses (discard) (See Figure 1, below).
5. Remove OEM heater wiring.
OEM
Blower Motor
Assembly
Battery &
Battery Tray
Radiator
Figure 1
Condenser Assembly & Installation
1. Refer to separate instructions included with the condenser kit to install the condenser.
2. Binary switch installation (Refer to condenser instructions).
Compressor & Brackets
1. Refer to separate instructions included with the bracket kit to install the compressor bracket.
Pulleys
1. In most instances, the belt lengths will remain the same.
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Passenger Compartment
Perform the Following:
1. Remove glove box door (retain) and glove box (discard) (See Figure 2, below).
2. Disconnect all wires and cables from OEM control panel.
3. Remove OEM control panel (retain) (See Figure 2, below).
4. Remove OEM heater assembly (discard) (See Figure 2a, below).
5. Remove OEM duct hose from defrost ducts (discard) (See Figure 2a, below).
6. Remove passenger side OEM kick panel fresh air grille and door (discard) (See Figure 2a, below).
Glove
Box Door &
Glove Box
OEM Control
Panel
Figure 2
Defrost Duct
Hose
OEM Heater
Passenger Side
Kick Panel
Fresh Air
Grille & Door
Figure 2a
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Defrost Duct Installation
1. Install (2) S-clips onto driver and passenger side defrost duct hose adapters (See Figure 3, below).
2. Attach hose adapters to driver and passenger side OEM defrost ducts as shown in Figure 3, below.
Passenger Side
OEM Defrost
Duct
Hose
Adapters
Driver Side
OEM Defrost
Duct
Figure 3
Fresh Air Cap Installation
1. Install (4) grommets in fresh air cap (See Figure 4, below).
2. Apply a 1/4” bead of silicone around the back side of the fresh air cap as shown in Figure 4, below.
3. Attach fresh air cap to firewall using a 1/4-20 X 1 ½” bolt and washer (See Figure 4, below). NOTE: Fresh air
cap installs on engine side of firewall.
(4) Grommets
33137-VUI
Fresh Air
Cap
1/4-20 X 1 ½”
Bolt w/
Washer
Silicone
Engine
Compartment
Firewall
Back Side
of Fresh Air
Cap
Figure 4
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Kick Panel
Fresh Air Plate Installation
1. Install (4) grommets in kick panel plate (See Figure 5a, below).
Silicone
2. Route A/C and heater hoses through fresh air cap and kick panel plate
as shown in Figures 5 and 5b, below.
3. Apply a 1/4” bead of silicone around the back side of the kick panel
plate as shown in Figure 5a, below.
4. Secure kick panel plate to kick panel using (6) OEM screws as shown in
Figure 5b, below.
5. Reinstall kick panel (See Figure 5c, below).
6. Secure kick panel fresh air cap to kick panel using (4) #8 x 1 ¼”
Phillips pan head screws with washers as shown in Figure 5c, below.
Back Side of
Kick Panel
Plate
#10 A/C
Hose
(2) Heater
Hoses
#6 A/C
Hose
Figure 5
(6) OEM
Screws
Kick Panel
Plate
642050
Figure 5b
Kick
Panel
(4) #8 x 1 ¼”
Phillips Pan
Head Screws
w/ Washers
Kick Panel
Fresh Air
Cap
626684
Figure 5c
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(4) Grommets
33137-VUI
Figure 5a
Firewall Cover Installation
1. Apply a 1/4” bead of silicone around the back side of the firewall cover as shown in Figure 6, below.
2. From inside the car, install firewall cover onto firewall as shown in Figure 6, below. From the engine
compartment, secure firewall cover to firewall using (4) 1/4-20 x 1” hex bolts and (4) flat washers (See
Figure 6, below).
Engine
Compartment
Side of
Firewall
Silicone
(4) 1/4-20 x 1”
Hex Bolts
Back Side of
Firewall Cover
Firewall Cover
648235
View Shown
From Inside Car,
Through Dash
(4) Flat
Washers
Figure 6
Evaporator Bracket and
Heater Hose Fitting Installation
1. On a workbench, install evaporator rear bracket and heater hose fittings with properly lubricated O-rings
(See Figure 8, Page 11, and Figure 11, Page 13).
2. Install front mounting bracket onto evaporator using (2) 1/4-20 x 1/2” hex bolts and tighten as shown in
Figure 7, below.
Front Evaporator
Bracket
643089
(2) 1/4-20 X 1/2”
Hex Bolts
Figure 7
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Evaporator Bracket and
Heater Hose Fitting Installation (Cont.)
ECU Module
(2) 1/4-20 x 1/2”
Hex Bolts
Hold With
This Wrench
(2) 1/4-20 x 1/2”
Hex Bolts
Rear
Evaporator
Bracket
643090
Twist With
This
Wrench
Lubricate O-ring
(See Figure 11,
Page 13)
Figure 8
(2) Heater
Fittings
121004
(2) #10
O-rings
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Evaporator Installation
1. Install A/C & heater hoses as shown in Figure 9a, below.
2. Lift evaporator unit up under the dashboard. Secure loosely to the firewall using (2) 1/4-20 x 1” hex bolts and (2)
flat washers (See Figure 9, below). NOTE: To ensure proper drainage, it is very important that the
evaporator is level, both left-right and fore-aft. Check for level on the flat portions of the case around
the drain.
3. Using front evaporator bracket as a guide, mark and drill (2) 3/16” holes in cowl (See Figure 9, below).
4. Using (2) #14 x 3/4” sheet metal screws, secure the front evaporator mounting bracket to the inner cowl (See
Figure 9, below).
5. Verify that evaporator unit is level and square to the dash; then tighten all mounting bolts. NOTE: Tighten the
bolt on the firewall first. Then tighten the front mounting bracket.
NOTE: After installing #10 suction line, wrap all
exposed metal (fittings & tube) with supplied
press tape.
Press
Tape
(2) #14 x 3/4”
Sheet Metal
Screws
Drill (2)
3/16” Holes
#10 A/C
Hose
#6 A/C
Hose
Heater Hose
(To Water Pump)
Heater Hose
(To Heater Control
Valve, Then to
Manifold)
Hose
Clamps
Figure 9a
Inner
Cowl
(2) 1/4-20 X 1”
Hex Bolts
(2) 1/4” Flat
Washers
View Shown
From Inside Car,
Through Dash
Figure 9
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Drain Hose Installation
1. Drill a 5/8” hole in firewall using the measurements in Figure 10, below.
2. Install drain hose to bottom of evaporator unit and route through firewall (See Figure 10a, below).
2 ½”
Figure 10
4 ½”
Male
O-ring Insert
Drill 5/8”
Hole
Female Nut
#6 O-ring
#8 O-ring
Drain
Hose
Drain
Figure 10a
Lubricating O-rings
For a proper seal of fittings: Install supplied
O-rings as shown, and lubricate with supplied
oil.
O-ring
#10 O-ring
Supplied Oil
for O-rings
O-ring Installs
Over Male Insert
to Swaged Lip
NOTE: Standard torque specifications:
#6: 11 to 13 ft-lb.
#8: 15 to 20 ft-lb.
#10: 21 to 27 ft-lb.
Figure 11
Twist With
This Wrench
Hold With
This Wrench
A/C Hose Installation
Standard Hose Kit:
1. Locate the #8 compressor A/C hose. Lubricate (2) #8 O-rings (See Figure 11, above) and connect the 135° female
fitting with 134a service port to the #8 discharge port on the compressor. Route the 45° female fitting to the #8
condenser hardline (See Figure 12, Page 14). Tighten each fitting connection as shown in Figure 11, above.
2. Locate the #10 compressor A/C hose. Lubricate (2) #10 O-rings (See Figure 11, above) and connect the #10 135°
female fitting with 134a service port to the #10 suction port on the compressor. Route the 90° female fitting to the
#10 fitting on evaporator (See Figure 9a, Page 12, and Figure 12, Page 14). Tighten each fitting connection as
shown in Figure 11, above. Install #10 adel clamp on #10 A/C hose, and secure to passenger side fender well
using a 10/32 x 1/2” Phillips pan head screw and a 10/32 nut with star washer (See Figure 12, Page 14).
3. Locate the #6 evaporator A/C hose. Lubricate (2) #6 O-rings (See Figure 11, above) and connect the straight
female fitting to the drier. Route the 90° female fitting to the #6 fitting on evaporator (See Figure 9a, Page 12,
and Figure 12, Page 14). Tighten each fitting connection as shown in Figure 11, above. Install #6 adel clamp on
#6 A/C hose, and secure to passenger side fender well using a 10/32 x 1/2” Phillips pan head screw and 10/32
nut with star washer (See Figure 12, Page 14).
Modified A/C Hose Kit:
1. Refer to separate instructions included with modified hose kit.
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Heater Hose & Heater Control Valve Installation
1. Route a piece of heater hose from the water pump to the top heater fitting of the heater core as shown in
Figure 9a, Page 12, and Figure 12, below. Secure using hose clamps.
Figure 12
#8 Discharge
Hose
096086
Compressor
Safety Switch
NOTE: Flow direction follows
#6 Drier/
(Binary Type)
molded arrow on valve.
Condenser
Hardline
Screw-on Drier
091181
(Refer to
Condenser
Instructions)
Fro
m
to W Evap
ate orato
r Pu
r
mp
Fro
m
Ma Intake
nifo
ld
#6 Adel
Clamp
Hose
Clamps
Heater
Hose
From Heater
Control Valve
to Evaporator
#10 Adel
Clamp
#10 Suction
Hose
096087
#6 Hose
096085
#8 Condenser/
Compressor Hardline
091182
Tie
Wrap
Heater Hose
(Heater Cntrl
Valve/Intake)
Enlarge
OEM Hole
to 5/8”
NOTE: Vintage Air Systems Require
(2) 5/8” Hose Nipples (Not Supplied)
A/C & Heater Hose Routing
2. Route a piece of heater hose from the intake to the bottom heater fitting of the heater core as shown in
Figure 9a, Page 12, and Figure 12, below. NOTE: Install heater control valve in line with intake manifold
(pressure side) heater hose, and secure using hose clamps as shown in Figure 12, below. Also
note proper flow direction.
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Driver Side
Under Dash Louver Installation
1. Place driver side louver housing under dash. Mark and drill (2) 5/32” holes in dash as shown in Figure 13,
below.
2. Secure louver housing under dash using (2) #10 x 1/2” sheet metal screws as shown in Figure 13, below.
3. Install louver into housing as shown in Figure 13a, below.
Driver Side
Under Dash
Louver Housing
626683
(2) #10 x 1/2”
Sheet Metal
Screws
Figure 13
Ball Louver
49053-VUL
Figure 13a
Center/Passenger Side
Under Dash Louver Installation
1. Place louver housing under dash. Align center louvers with center of radio; then mark and drill (3) 5/32”
holes in dash as shown in Figure 14, below.
2. Secure louver housing under dash using (3) #10 x 1/2” sheet metal screws as shown in Figure 14, below.
3. Install louvers into housing as shown in Figure 14a, below.
Center/Passenger
Side Under Dash
Louver Housing
626682
Figure 14
(3) #10 x 1/2”
Sheet Metal
Screws
(2) Louvers
49057-VUL
15
Figure 14a
Ball Louver
49053-VUL
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Final Steps
1. Install duct hoses as shown in Figure 17, Page 17.
2. Route A/C wires (12 volt/grounds/binary switch/heater valve) through 3/8” grommet as shown in Figure 15,
below.
3. Reinstall OEM control panel assembly. Refer to control panel instructions.
4. Plug the wiring harnesses into the ECU module on the sub case as shown in Figure 17, Page 17 (Wire according
to wiring diagrams on Pages 18 and 19).
5. Install (4) S-clips on glove box bottom (See Figure 16, below).
6. Install (4) #8 U-nuts on glove box bottom (See Figure 16, below).
7. The glove box is a two piece assembly. Install bottom piece first, and then the top. Secure assembly using
OEM screws.
8. Install glove box door using OEM screws.
9. Reinstall all previously removed items.
10. Fill radiator with at least a 50/50 mixture of approved antifreeze and distilled water. It is the owner's responsibility
to keep the freeze protection at the proper level for the climate in which the vehicle is operated. Failure to follow
antifreeze recommendations will cause heater core to corrode prematurely and possibly burst in A/C mode and/or
freezing weather, voiding your warranty.
11. Double check all fittings, brackets and belts for tightness.
12. Vintage Air recommends that all A/C systems be serviced by a certified automotive air conditioning technician.
13. Evacuate the system for a minimum of 45 minutes prior to charging, and perform a leak check prior to servicing.
14. Charge the system to the capacities stated on Page 4 of this instruction manual.
15. See Operation of Controls procedures on Page 20.
Wiring Harness
(Heater Control Valve)
Grommet
33144-VUI
Glove Box
Top
62384-VCI
(4) S-clips
Wiring Harness
(12 Volt/Grounds/Binary Switch)
Figure 15
Glove Box
Bottom
62385-VCI
(4) #8 U-nuts
Figure 16
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Control Panel
& Duct Hose Routing
From
Control Panel
Passenger Side
Defrost Duct
2” x 12”
Driver Side
Defrost Duct
2” x 24”
Plug
From
Control
Wiring
Harness
232002-VUA
Plug
From
Wiring
Harness
232001-VUR
Passenger Side
Louver
2 ½” x 48”
Figure 17
Driver Side
Louver
2 ½” x 38”
Driver Side
Center Louver
2 ½” x 15”
Passenger Side
Center Louver
2 ½” x 15”
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Wiring Diagram
232007-VUR
TAN
ORA
BLK
WHT
RED
WHT/RED
WHT/YEL
JF8
WHT/GRN
AC ANNUNCIATOR
BACKLIGHT POS
BACKLIGHT NEG
GND
5V-SW
TEMP WIPER
MODE WIPER
FAN WIPER
PRE-WIRED
VIEWED FROM WIRE SIDE
232002-VUA
A/C
(IF USED)
GEN IV ECU
GEN IV WIRING DIAGRAM
REV D, 5/6/2014
TEMP
MODE
FAN
PROGRAM
* DASH LAMP
(IF USED)
*** WIDE OPEN
THROTTLE
SWITCH
(OPTIONAL)
** CIRCUIT
BREAKER
30 AMP
HEATER
CONTROL VALVE
• Dash Lamp Is Used Only With Type 232007-VUR Harness.
• Warning: Always Mount Circuit Breaker As Close to the Battery As Possible. (NOTE: Wire Between
Battery and Circuit Breaker Is Unprotected and Should Be Carefully Routed to Avoid a Short
Circuit).
• Wide Open Throttle Switch Contacts Close Only at Full Throttle, Which Disables A/C
Compressor.
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Gen IV Wiring
Connection Instruction
WIRING
HARNESS
CONTROL
WIRING
HARNESS
RED
&
WHITE
A/C
COMPRESSOR
RELAY
RED
BLUE
NOTE:
MOUNT RELAY
IN DESIRED
LOCATION
UNDER DASH
RED
WH
IT
E
Ignition Switch:
VIOLET
+12V
NOTE:
WIRING YELLOW & ORANGE (IGNITION HOT
HARNESS COMING FROM
TERMINAL)
HARNESS ARE NOT
USED.
YELLOW
RUN
BAT
IGNITION
SWITCH
ORANGE
TAN
DASH BACK LIGHT+0-12v
GRAY
GRAY WIRE IS USED FOR
PROGRAMING CONTROLS
IF APPLICABLE
RED
GREEN
BLACK BLUE
Heater Control Valve:
RED
WHITE
LATCH
CHASSIS GROUND
WIRING
HARNESS
NOTE: HEATER CONTROL
VALVE CONNECTION AND
CHASSIS GROUND MAY BE
LOCATED ON EITHER SIDE
OF THE FIREWALL. ENSURE
CONNECTOR IS LATCHED
FIRMLY.
HEATER
CONTROL VALVE
K
BLAC
BLUE
COMPRESSOR
WHITE
NOTE: CONNECT WHITE
WIRES DIRECTLY TO
(-) BATTERY TERMINAL
WHITE
RED
RED
RED
WARNING:
ALWAYS MOUNT CIRCUIT BREAKER
AS CLOSE TO THE BATTERY AS POSSIBLE.
(NOTE: WIRE BETWEEN BATTERY AND
CIRCUIT BREAKER IS UNPROTECTED
AND SHOULD BE CAREFULLY ROUTED
TO AVOID A SHORT CIRCUIT).
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Install With Servo Motor Facing Down,
As Shown. Note Flow Direction Arrow
Molded Into Valve Body, And Install
Accordingly.
Binary/Trinary & Compressor:
Binary: Connect As Shown (Typical
Compressor Wiring). Be Sure
Compressor Body Is Grounded.
BINARY
SAFETY
SWITCH
CIRCUIT BREAKER
30 AMP
Dash Light:
Tan Wire Used Only With Vintage Air
Supplied Control Panel With LED Back
Light.
RED
GREEN
FIREWALL
BLUE
Violet 12V Ign Switch Source (Key On
Accessory) Position Must Be Switched.
+
-
Trinary Switch: Connect According To
Trinary Switch Wiring Diagram.
Circuit Breaker/Battery:
White Must Run To (-) Battery. Red May
Run To (+) Battery Or Starter. Mount
Circuit Breaker As Close to Battery As
Possible.
BATTERY
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Operation of Controls
On Gen IV systems with three lever/knob controls, the temperature control toggles between heat and A/C
operations. To activate A/C, move the temperature lever/knob all the way to cold and then back it off to the desired
vent temperature. For heat operation, move the temperature lever/knob all the way to hot and then adjust to the
desired vent temperature. The blower will momentarily change speed, each time you toggle between operations, to
indicate the change. NOTE: For proper control panel function, refer to control panel instructions for
calibration procedure.
Blower Speed
This lever/knob controls
blower speed, from
OFF to HI.
Mode Control
This lever/knob controls
the mode positions,
from DASH to FLOOR
to DEFROST, with a
blend in between.
Mode
Control
Temperature Control
This lever/knob controls
the temperature,
from HOT to COLD.
Not
Used
AIR
Blower
Speed
DEF
HEAT
DEF
HEAT
Temperature
Control
FAN
A/C Operation
Blower Speed
Adjust to desired
speed.
Mode Control
Adjust to desired
mode position
(DASH position
recommended).
Temperature Control
For A/C operation, adjust to
coldest position to engage
compressor (Adjust between
HOT and COLD to reach
desired temperature).
AIR
FAN
AIR
FAN
Heat Operation
Blower Speed
Adjust to desired
speed.
Mode Control
Adjust to desired
mode position
(FLOOR position
recommended).
Temperature Control
For maximum heating, adjust
to hottest position (Adjust
between HOT and COLD to
reach desired temperature).
DEF
HEAT
Defrost/De-fog Operation
Blower Speed
Adjust to desired
speed.
Temperature Control
Adjust to desired
temperature.
AIR
HEAT
FAN
Mode Control
Adjust to DEFROST position for maximum defrost, or
between FLOOR and DEFROST positions for a bi-level
blend (Compressor is automatically engaged).
DEF
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Compressor will
not turn off
(All other functions
work).
3.
Compressor will
not turn on
(All other functions
work).
2.
Blower stays on
high speed when
ignition is on or off.
1b.
Blower stays on
high speed when
ignition is on.
1a.
Symptom
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System is charged.
System is not charged.
All other functions work.
No other functions work.
Condition
Repair or replace pot/control wiring.
Replace relay.
Check for faulty A/C relay.
Check 2-pin connector at ECU housing.
Check continuity to ground on white control head wire.
Check for 5V on red control head wire.
Charge system or bypass pressure switch.
Replace BSC (This will require removal of evaporator
from vehicle).
Check to ensure that no BSC wiring is damaged or
shorted to vehicle ground. The BSC operates the blower
by ground side pulse width modulation switching. The
positive wire to the blower will always be hot. If the
“ground” side of the blower is shorted to chassis ground,
the blower will run on HI.
Be sure the small, 20 GA white ground wire is connected
to the battery ground post. If it is, replace the ECU.
Verify continuity to chassis ground with white control
head wire at various points.
Verify that all pins are inserted into plug. Ensure that no
pins are bent or damaged in ECU.
Actions
Check for faulty A/C
potentiometer or associated
wiring.
Check for disconnected or
faulty thermistor.
Check for faulty A/C
potentiometer or associated
wiring (Not applicable to 3-pot
controls).
System must be charged for
compressor to engage.
Unplug 3-wire BSC control
connector from ECU. If blower
stays running, BSC is either
improperly wired or damaged.
Unplug 3-wire BSC control
connector from ECU. If blower
shuts off, ECU is either
improperly wired or damaged.
Check for damaged ground
wire (white) in control head
harness.
Check for damaged blower
switch or potentiometer and
associated wiring.
Check for damaged pins or
wires in control head plug.
Checks
Red wire at A/C pot should
have approximately 5V
with ignition on. White
wire will have continuity to
chassis ground. White/
Blue wire should vary
between 0V and 5V when
lever is moved up or down.
Disconnected or faulty
thermistor will cause
compressor to be
disabled.
To check for proper pot
function, check voltage at
white/blue wire. Voltage
should be between 0V and
5V, and will vary with pot
lever position.
Danger: Never bypass
safety switch with
engine running. Serious
injury can result.
No other part replacements
should be necessary.
See blower switch check
procedure.
Loss of ground on this wire
renders control head
inoperable.
Notes
Troubleshooting Guide
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Symptom
8.
When ignition is
turned on, blower
momentarily
comes on, then
shuts off. This
occurs with the
blower switch in
the OFF position.
Erratic functions of
blower, mode,
temp, etc.
7.
Blower turns on
and off rapidly.
6.
Loss of mode door
function.
5.
System will not
turn on, or runs
intermittently.
4.
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This is an indicator that the
system has been reset. Be
sure the red power wire is on
the battery post, and not on a
switched source. Also, if the
system is pulled below 7V for
even a split second, the
system will reset.
Run red power wire directly to battery.
Repair or replace.
Charge battery.
Check for faulty battery or
alternator.
Battery voltage is less
than 12V.
Check for damaged switch or
pot and associated wiring.
Ensure all system grounds and power connections are
clean and tight.
Verify proper meter function by checking the condition of
a known good battery.
Check for positive power at heater valve green wire and
blower red wire. Check for ground on control head white
wire.
Install capacitors on ignition coil and alternator. Ensure
good ground at all points. Relocate coil and associated
wiring away from ECU and ECU wiring. Check for burned
or loose plug wires.
Actions
Check for at least 12V at
circuit breaker.
Check for damaged stepper
motor or wiring.
Check for obstructed or
binding mode doors.
Check for damaged mode
switch or potentiometer and
associated wiring.
Verify battery voltage is
greater than 10 volts and less
than 16.
Verify connections on power
lead, ignition lead, and both
white ground wires.
Noise interference from either
ignition or alternator.
Checks
Battery voltage is at least
12V.
Partial function of mode
doors.
No mode change at all.
Will not turn on under
any conditions.
Works when engine is not
running; shuts off when
engine is started
(Typically early Gen IV,
but possible on all
versions).
Condition
System shuts off blower at
10V. Poor connections or
weak battery can cause
shutdown at up to 11V.
Typically caused by
evaporator housing
installed in a bind in the
vehicle. Be sure all
mounting locations line up
and don’t have to be forced
into position.
Ignition noise (radiated or
conducted) will cause the
system to shut down due to
high voltage spikes. If this
is suspected, check with a
quality oscilloscope. Spikes
greater than 16V will shut
down the ECU. Install a
radio capacitor at the
positive post of the ignition
coil (See radio capacitor
installation bulletin). A
faulty alternator or worn
out battery can also result
in this condition.
Notes
Troubleshooting Guide (Cont.)
Packing List
Evaporator Kit (561056)
No.
Qty.
1.
2.
1
1
Part No.
Description
744004-VUE
781160
Gen IV 4-Vent Evaporator Sub Case w/ 204 ECU
Accessory Kit 59-60 Chevrolet Full-Size/El Camino
w/ 4-Lever Controls
Checked By:
Packed By:
Date:
1
Gen IV 4-Vent Evaporator
Sub Case w/ 204 ECU
744004-VUE
2
Accessory Kit
781160
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