Severe A/C issues
#1
Severe A/C issues
Yesterday my A/C was working fine. When I turned it on today it wasnt cool at all. This evening I ran a dye through it. Below is a picture. Is that the compressor or condenser and how do I fix this leak?
#2
Update: The dye came out of the rear of what I now believe is called my receiver/dryer. It is the cylindlical part that has power and two lines connected to it IMO. Is this an easy fix? Does anybody have a DIY guide?
#4
So I replaced my dryer/receiver today. No real issues sans the busted up knuckles and I found a hole in my condenser during.
Does anyone have a DIY on installing a new condenser?
Do I have to do anything besides pull a vacuum and recharge the system afterwards?
Does anyone have a DIY on installing a new condenser?
Do I have to do anything besides pull a vacuum and recharge the system afterwards?
#5
pull 30 to 120 minutes of 15+ inches vac to rid system of moisture= CRITICAL NO MOISTURE REMAIN= vac makes it boil out
thats the rec dryers job in normal operation--keep system dry
use proper ac lube oil on all orings
need to read compressor label for amount of special oil needed and amount of r134 freon
overfilled or under is not going to work
parts stores have the oil in small cans in correct size,, 2 3 4 ounces
condensor- rock hole is a common problem
thats the rec dryers job in normal operation--keep system dry
use proper ac lube oil on all orings
need to read compressor label for amount of special oil needed and amount of r134 freon
overfilled or under is not going to work
parts stores have the oil in small cans in correct size,, 2 3 4 ounces
condensor- rock hole is a common problem
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#6
pop the nose off car for easy access to condensor,,same as changing headlight parts
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#9
Very Easy to pull the front bumper off. Look under each front wheel well where the corner of the bumper meets the body of the car. You will see under there a small screw/bolt (I think 8mm or 10mm) - remove with your ratchet. Spray PB blaster on them first and let it sit so your don't strip or break the screw.
Now go under the front of the car (don't need to jack it up) and get a screw driver or small pry tool and pull the center pin of all the black push-clips, then remove them. There is also a small screw/bolt on each corner that has to be removed. This will separate the bumper from the undercar splash gaurd.
Open your hood and remove the black push-clips at the front area which meet the bumper.
Now go at each wheel well and grab the edge of the bumper with both hand where it meets the wheel well area and gently pull upwards (to unclip the plastic clip) and out. Continue doing this around the front of the bumper until it separates. Now the bumper lifts out.
Reverse steps to reinstall.
Now go under the front of the car (don't need to jack it up) and get a screw driver or small pry tool and pull the center pin of all the black push-clips, then remove them. There is also a small screw/bolt on each corner that has to be removed. This will separate the bumper from the undercar splash gaurd.
Open your hood and remove the black push-clips at the front area which meet the bumper.
Now go at each wheel well and grab the edge of the bumper with both hand where it meets the wheel well area and gently pull upwards (to unclip the plastic clip) and out. Continue doing this around the front of the bumper until it separates. Now the bumper lifts out.
Reverse steps to reinstall.
Last edited by victus1; 08-21-2012 at 07:26 AM.
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#11
unbolt, unscrew, remove
#13
I have changed out the condenser and I am currently vacuuming but would like to update my progress with pictures for other DIY noobs. Can I post pictures straight from my iPhone without sending my pictures to a http link?
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