Refrigerant Control Solenoid Valve: Description and Operation

AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) REFRIGERANT DISTRIBUTION VALVE (ACRDV)

Air Conditioning (A/C) Refrigerant Distribution Valve (ACRDV):

The ACRDV is a PCM controlled solenoid that provides a regulated control of refrigerant flow to the passenger compartment loop. The PCM opens or closes the ACRDV based on the passenger compartment A/C request. The ACRDV is a normally closed valve, preventing the refrigerant flow. When the passenger compartment A/C is requested ON, the PCM provides a ground path to the solenoid which opens the ACRDV.