Where is the orifice tube located on a 1994 Chevy Silverado?
It is located near the condenser on the passenger side front of the vehicle, you can sometimes access these by removing the passenger side turn signal lens, in some cases the grill will need to be removed. The orifice tube location can be identified by small dents in the line that hold the orifice tube in place.
Where is the orifice tube on a 1995 Chevy truck?
it is located in the high pressure AC line at the AC evaporator core inlet. The high pressure line is the smaller of the two AC lines that come from the AC compressor on the engine..
Where does a orifice tube go?
Because of the way an orifice tube works, it’s usually located on the inlet to the evaporator coil. However, on some vehicles the orifice tube location varies. Sometimes it is built into the liquid or high pressure line or inserted into the high pressure line right where the line connects to the condenser.
Where is the orifice tube on a 98 Chevy truck?
The orifice/filter is usually installed in the metal part of the high press line where the hex nut joins the long part of the metal portion of the hose.
Where is the orifice tube located on a 99 Chevy Silverado?
The orifice tube is located in the line from the condensor leading to the firewall. It will between the 2 service ports in that line. Loosen the nut and seperate the line to replace after the refrigerant has been recovered from the system.
Why are orifice tubes different colors?
Orifice tube colors correspond to the orifice diameters of different makes and models of trucks. So when you need to replace this part, not just any color will do. It always has to be orange to correspond with the truck’s orifice diameter.
Where is the orifice tube located on a 2001 Chevy Tahoe?
With Front and Rear A/C, the Expansion Block/Orifice Tube is located in a Y-shaped junction block in the tube between the condenser and the front evaporator. The junction block is located near the right side of the radiator support. The expansion tube is located between the junction block and the front evaporator.
How do I know if my orifice tube is clogged?
Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Expansion Valve (Orifice Tube)
- AC system performing worse than usual and blowing warm air. One of the first symptoms of a problem with the AC expansion valve or orifice tube is an underperforming AC system.
- Frost on AC evaporator or coming from the vents.
- AC compressor constantly running.
What is the difference between an expansion valve and an orifice tube?
Expansion valves are an active device, they regulate the flow of refrigerant to the evaporator depending on evaporator temperature. An orifice tube is just a fixed nozzle that pisses refrigerant into the evaporator without any sort of feedback.
