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Replace a Spare part AC condenser – a defective one or if the limit of use has been already reached. Find out useful information about AC condenser
Faults of condenser
mechanical damage;
pollution and contamination of the condenser surface;
refrigerant leakage;
metal corrosion.
Symptoms of condenser faults
inability to regulate temperature in the cabin;
air conditioning is only working while driving;
a high humidity level in the cabin - foggy windows;
Freon smell in the cabin.
Causes of condenser faults
condenser leakage;
cooling agent high pressure;
use of poor quality refrigerant;
damage to the system pipeline;
off-road or bad road surface;
impact of chemicals;
damaged gaskets and seals;
insufficient cooling reagent amount in the system.
Diagnostics
The condenser is located in the bonnet front part next to the radiator. It consists of thin aluminum tubes of 0.5-1.5 mm thickness, and is therefore quite fragile. Independently you can estimate only connection tightness, mechanical damage and metal corrosion.
If you have a UV light source, you can check the condenser for Freon leak. A special reagent is added to the gas which is visible in this light range.
A more complete condenser check should be carried out only in a garage. The average life of the aluminum condenser is 2-3 years. However, adverse operating conditions can greatly reduce it.
Repair of condenser
You can clean the contaminated condenser with a small brush of medium hardness and low water jet. This procedure must be performed every few weeks in the spring and summer.
A damaged item cannot be repaired. Even in small accidents the condenser is completely destroyed. No condenser repairs can restore the part original state.
Replacing the condenser
Replacing the condenser is only possible at service stations. This is a fairly time-consuming process that requires special tools to work with Freon. The part cost also will not please you, because even the generic parts have an impressive price.
