Condenser HVAC: Testing and Inspection

AIR CONDITIONING: CONDENSER: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

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

(b) If the fins of the cooler condenser are bent, straighten them using a screwdriver or pliers.
2. CHECK CONDENSER FOR REFRIGERANT LEAKAGE
(a) Check the pipe joints for gas leakage, using a halogen leak detector.
(b) Check the tightening torque of the joints if gas leakage is detected from any pipe joints.