I got my car back today and the AC is cold AF! They used the condenser from a newer car so I won't have to wait for the part to be delivered.
So basically the issue is that the condenser construction is badly made and it puncture in the BACK of it. The only way to diagnose this is to remove the...
I'm glad I got a rental in the meantime but not so glad that it's a 2015 ford focus auto :/
The only thing good about it is the sound system sound great compared ours
That's what they said to me.... I will make sure to have pictures if I can.
As for the 1.5l the condenser is not back order as the one for the 2.0l is.
So last week my AC went out completely on my way back from Montreal so I decided to stop at another dealer on my way back. Got an appointment yesterday and they found out that the condenser is rotten on one side and let me know that it's a common issue with 2.0l condenser.
Also, the dealer is...
According the the mechanic if it was a leak from the condenser there would be a very small hole and there would not be that much oil. So the black spot is coming from something else.
Since my A/c is still working I decided to not touch it and if the system was fine I would have to pay 129.99...
I have an appointment next week to check the condenser on mine as well. When looking closer it doesn't seem to have an impact.
Don't mind the bugs tho xD it was the reason why I took the picture but someone mentioned that black spot on the condenser...
There is plenty of kits on Ebay but I didn't see any kit with the sensing cover.
I would suggest to get a kit from Ebay then go at your local dealer and get the driver side cover with the radar holder.
I did get this kit...
The black electrical tape is just a old joke.
It throw a CEL because there is no catalytic converter hence why it throw codes. It doesn't hurt the car and this has been answered multiple times in this thread already....
Contact them and they can hook you up with a device :) https://www.facebook.com/PrecisionAutoCanada/ ( I am not affiliated with them I just like the service )
The master cylinder has a delay valve on it and it might be the reason why it grab unexpectedly.
I had the same "issue" with my LX 6MT at the beginning but now I got used to it. It's also probable that it's because the clutch has been properly broken in and is a bit less grabby than when it was...
A thermistor is less accurate during the winter. But it seems that yours is very off though...
Mine is always off on the first start of the morning (I've seen it off by 5 celcius often) and as soon as I move it is fine. It read the same or very close to what it is shown on Android Auto.
Here's why the temperature might be off sometimes:
https://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/a26954/why-car-thermometers-are-bad/
I do understand that it may be frustrating but maybe knowing it is a known issue with Thermistors in general will make is a bit less frustrating.
Mine also read wrong...