2012 Hyundai Sonata 2.0T with poor performing AC. I brought it into the dealership and they tell me it is empty of refrigerant. They want $790 to replace the condenser. Get it back and the AC no longer works. I charged it with nitrogen and see it is leaking out the condenser. The dealership claims the condenser must have been damage by road debris. I bought a replacement condenser for $65, 30-lb of R134a refrigerant for $120, and some PAG oil.
Front bumper removal
Front bumper
Damaged Condenser
Rock damage, yeah right. Looks like screwdriver induced damage to me.
Removing Condenser
Removing Compressor
Compressor out
Flush kit:
Evacuating the system
Manifold gauge setup
Vacuum system down to 64 microns. Held for 30-mins with a rise to 74 micron
Valve core removal tools and Snap-On leak detector
Front bumper removal
Front bumper
Damaged Condenser
Rock damage, yeah right. Looks like screwdriver induced damage to me.
Removing Condenser
Removing Compressor
Compressor out
Flush kit:
Evacuating the system
Manifold gauge setup
Vacuum system down to 64 microns. Held for 30-mins with a rise to 74 micron
Valve core removal tools and Snap-On leak detector