Condenser HVAC: Testing and Inspection

AIR CONDITIONING: CONDENSER: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. INSPECT COOLER CONDENSER CORE
(a) If the fins of the condenser (with receiver) are dirty, clean them with water and dry them with compressed air.
NOTE: Do not damage the fins of the cooler condenser core.

(b) If the fins of the condenser (with receiver) are bent, straighten them using a screwdriver or pliers.
2. INSPECT LEAKAGE OF REFRIGERANT
(a) Using a halogen leak detector, check the pipe joints for gas leakage.
(b) Check the tightening torque of the joint if gas leakage is detected in a pipe joint.