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Qasqhai leak

  • 08-07-2018 5:24pm
    #1
    Trampas
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,987 ✭✭✭


    I’ve a 11 qasqhai that is dripping liquid onto ground under the front passenger seat.

    Any ideas what it could be?


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  • #2
    Alun
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    Air conditioning condensate?


  • #3
    Trampas
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,987 ✭✭✭Trampas


    Alun wrote: »
    Air conditioning condensate?

    Could be a good call as I only got it refilled last weekend after it went empty

    Thanks


  • #4
    Alun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,499 ✭✭✭✭Alun


    Trampas wrote: »
    Could be a good call as I only got it refilled last weekend after it went empty

    Thanks
    Most likely I'd say, especially on a hot humid day like today.


  • #5
    vicwatson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,404 ✭✭✭✭vicwatson


    Trampas wrote: »
    Could be a good call as I only got it refilled last weekend after it went empty

    Thanks

    Does one need to top these up or something ?


  • #6
    Trampas
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,987 ✭✭✭Trampas


    vicwatson wrote: »
    Does one need to top these up or something ?

    Air con stopped working as on consently lately. Found out it was due to been empty so got it refilled and worked straight away.

    So I guess yes is the answer to your question


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  • #7
    bren11
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 137 ✭✭bren11


    Is this condensate from the evaporator in the dash, shouldent this leak off to the outside. Could drain pipe be undone or blocked.


  • #8
    richardsheil
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 691 ✭✭✭richardsheil


    OP says it's on ground so it is fine


  • #9
    vicwatson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,404 ✭✭✭✭vicwatson


    Trampas wrote: »
    Air con stopped working as on consently lately. Found out it was due to been empty so got it refilled and worked straight away.

    So I guess yes is the answer to your question

    What needs topping up? What’s it called?


  • #10
    Dero
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 740 ✭✭✭Dero


    vicwatson wrote: »
    What needs topping up? What’s it called?

    The Aicon uses a refrigerant, the same as any fridge (r134a). Over time, this can leak slowly from the system rendering it inoperable. You can get DIY refill cans in places like Halfords, but there are also places which specialise in refilling this refrigerant (they also do a bit more e.g. refilling the compressor oil, adding dye for leak detection, vent decontamination for odour control).

    Bear in mind that absence of gas can imply a leak, especially in a newer car. If the leak is significant, a refill will only last a short time (if it works at all). In such cases, a proper repair is generally required.


  • #11
    vicwatson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,404 ✭✭✭✭vicwatson


    Why could it leak, especially in a new car?


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  • #12
    porsche boy
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    vicwatson wrote:
    Why could it leak, especially in a new car?


    Did you even rear the previous posts? Also it's a 7 year old car.


  • #13
    Dero
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 740 ✭✭✭Dero


    vicwatson wrote: »
    Why could it leak, especially in a new car?

    Leaks on an older car can be just age related slow leaks due to aging o-rings etc. In a newer car, that is less likely, so a leak is possibly something like physical damage to the condenser (which is the most exposed component, being in front of the regular radiator).


  • #14
    vicwatson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,404 ✭✭✭✭vicwatson


    porsche boy wrote: »
    Did you even rear the previous posts? Also it's a 7 year old car.

    I did, did you read the post above mine?


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