Condenser HVAC: Testing and Inspection

AIR CONDITIONING: CONDENSER: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

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

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