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Operation: Reasons why the air conditioner in the car is not working.

In this video, we can see some reasons why the air conditioner in a car is not working. The main reason is the holes that can be present on the condenser, which is the front radiator. It is quite easy for this component to get damaged due to foreign objects being propelled at high speed into the grille. The loss of refrigerant can only be detected through special lenses and a UV lamp, which highlights the holes using a tracer mixed with the system's liquid. Unfortunately, to reach this internal component, almost the entire dashboard needs to be dismantled (as seen in the video footage). Another cause can be the compressor, which may be leaking from the pulley bearing, O-rings, or compressor pipes. Other leaks can occur from the thermostat or pipe damage, although the most common one is the charging valve, also known as the low-pressure (or high-pressure) valve.


Posted on 14 July 2023 by ScegliAuto

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Handbrake adjustment on Ford Ecosport

First remove the plastic profile at the base of the gear lever. To do this, slightly widen the side edges and carefully lift it to release it. There is no need to remove it completely, just move it forward to avoid bother. Now remove the plastic center console around the handbrake by first working from the rear to release it and lifting it until the brake lever passes. Also in this case it is not necessary to remove it completely but, paying attention to the connected cables, it can be stowed in front of the passenger seat. At this point we notice that at the base of the handbrake lever, on the front, we find a nut. By acting on it, with a 10 wrench, we can adjust the brake force, increasing it by turning the nut clockwise, or decreasing it by turning it counterclockwise. Once adjusted, the center console can be repositioned first, pressing lightly to engage it, and then the profile of the gearbox base.

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