relentless85
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- Oklahoma, OK
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- 2017 Explorer Sport
I am in the process of rebuilding a 2008 Explorer that was wrecked in the front. The radiator needed to be replaced because the fan had eaten into the fins. The condenser was bent but it appeared that it was not cracked and the lines did not come disconnected from it. I was able to bend the condenser back and that allowed me to install a new radiator.
I started the engine and pressed the A/C button, the light came on but the compressor did not. I disconnected the pressure switch up by the passenger firewall and jumper the switch. Once the switch had a jumper, the compressor clutch engaged and began to operate.
My question is, how do I figure out of I need to replace the condenser? Can I fill the system with R134A and some dye to see if it leaks somewhere? Or will I completely screw the A/C system up if I do that. I know A/C systems are tricky and don't want to make un-necessary repairs.
I started the engine and pressed the A/C button, the light came on but the compressor did not. I disconnected the pressure switch up by the passenger firewall and jumper the switch. Once the switch had a jumper, the compressor clutch engaged and began to operate.
My question is, how do I figure out of I need to replace the condenser? Can I fill the system with R134A and some dye to see if it leaks somewhere? Or will I completely screw the A/C system up if I do that. I know A/C systems are tricky and don't want to make un-necessary repairs.