Condenser HVAC: Testing and Inspection

Condenser, Checking Version

• Depending on when the vehicle was manufactured, on the version of the vehicle and on the engine, different condensers are installed on these vehicles. Refer to Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA). These condensers differ in their inner construction and volume. The refrigerant circuit capacity depends on the condenser. Always see which version of the condenser is installed when determining the refrigerant capacity.

• Currently condensers made by different manufacturers are being installed ("Denso" and "Showa / Keihin"). Each has specific distinguishing marks.

• A condenser from one manufacturer can have a different construction but from the outside only the part number is different. The construction (different low distribution, different inner volume) determines the refrigerant capacity for the refrigerant circuit.

Checking

- Remove the bolts (or clips) - 1, 2, 3 and 5 -.






- Remove the cover - 4 - from the lock carrier and disengage the radiator grille.

Condenser distinguishing marks

Identifying a condenser made by "Denso" - A -






• The upper sealing strip - B - is U-shaped.

• Manufacturer part number and manufacturing date - C - (currently printed directly on it), allocation, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog.

• Reservoir - D - integrated on the condenser, dryer cartridge with removed plastic screw (cover) replaceable, refer to => [ Refrigerant Circuit Components ] Refrigerant Circuit Components.

• There are different versions of this condenser in its construction (recognizable, for example, by the part number 8K0 xxx xxx or 8T0 xxx xxx). Refer to => [ Refrigerant Circuit Components ] Refrigerant Circuit Components, allocation, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog.

Identifying a condenser made by "Showa / Keihin" - A -






• The upper sealing strip - B - is flat.

• Manufacturer part number and manufacturing date - C - (currently on a label glued to it), allocation, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog.

• Reservoir - D - attached to the condenser (the reservoir can be replaced, refer to => [ Refrigerant Circuit Components ] Refrigerant Circuit Components).