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4.5.18 Air-conditioning system control
The injection/ignition control unit is connected, from the operational viewpoint, to the air-
conditioning system since:
• it receives the request for compressor actuation and implements the respective actions
(additional air);
• enables compressor actuation when the conditions envisaged by the strategies have been
checked;
• receives the information about the linear pressure-switch condition and implements the
respective actions (radiator electric fan control).
If the engine runs at idling speed, the control unit will increase the throttle opening and,
therefore, the air flow rate in advance compared with the compressor actuation and,
conversely, will resume the normal throttle position behind time compared with the compressor
switch-off.
The control unit will automatically control the compressor switch-off:
• with engine coolant temperatures of more than 120 °C;
• with engine speed of less than 650 r.p.m.
The compressor will be switched on again when the engine speed reaches 750 r.p.m. again.
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