I have had repeated AC condenser failure on my 2000MY 4.0 Range Rover. I notice two electric cooling fans in front of the condenser which I have never seen come on. On my RR classic I remember these worked immediately when the AC was switched on. Does it need to be desert - like temperatures for these fans to work? Could this lack of cooling be affecting the condenser or could it simply be a bad batch? The original one only lasted 5 years!
David
The condenser cools the hot gas from the compressor to warm liquid. Inadequate cooling is unlikely to cause failure.
Any idea how they failed ? Corrosion ?
Steve
Whats the symptoms matey? Just leaks the gas out or what? I'm having a few problems with mine.
Nige
Three separate leaks after just one year - they replaced it under warranty but its a nuisance
David
Assume corrosion-. Fitted July - Everything OK last summer - failed early May this year. Is there a separate fuse for those fans? I'd like to see them work just for peace of mind. presume they have a purpose.
David
Lack of cooling won't kill it.
Steve
If it keeps failing, you may have too much system pressure, possibly caused by a blocked dryer. Did you have the dryer checked/replaced when they did the condenser, as if moisture entered the system through the condenser leak, it will have damaged it.
For details of how to check fan function, see the thread 'p38 aircon problem'
Many thanks Simon. I will check both of those.
David
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