Condenser HVAC: Testing and Inspection

AIR CONDITIONING: CONDENSER: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

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

(b) If the fin of the cooler condenser core is bent, make it straight using a screwdriver or pliers.
2. INSPECT CONDENSER FOR LEAKAGE OF REFRIGERANT
(a) Using a halogen leak detector, check the pipe joints for gas leakage.
(b) If gas leakage is detected in a joint, check the torque of the joint.