A/C not working. Condenser rotor doesn't turn
I have a Pajero IO 2005 model with the AC not working. The blower fan rotates but the cabin doesnt cool.
I checked the gas, regassed but still doesnt cool. At high speeds like 60mph there is a foul smell that comes to the cabin when the A/C is set to recirculate into the cabin.
Later with help of a mechanic, We realised that the 'condensor motor' doesnt turn "....am not sure of the name"... its usually next to the radiator (with fan belts around it).
If its put on direct connection to battery the motor/rotor turns and the A/C works.
Fordem, I took the car to an
Fordem,
I took the car to an A/C specialist, there was an electrical problem that he fixed and now the system is working just fine. Although there is a really bad smell that comes in when the ac is set to recirculation mode.
Can I possibly clean it with WD40?
Thanks.
Mwongera
I would try a disinfectant spray...
Something like Lysol - it's not unusual for mould & mildew to build up in the evaporator housing - find the recirculate intake (it's usually behind the glovebox) and with the fan set on full speed, spray a liberal amount of the disinfectant into the intake and then allow the system to circulate it for a few minutes.
Syndicate
The condenser is in front of the radiator
The condenser is, so to speak, the "radiator" for the a/c system, and it is mounted in front of the radiator - the belt driven device you describe is probably the compressor. If the compressor works when the clutch is directly wired to the battery, but not when connected normally, you may have a low refrigerant charge (there is a protective circuit that shuts the compressor down), or, there may be an electrical problem.
Time to take the car to an a/c specialist.