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stereomind
03-18-2011, 05:52 PM
Hey folks!
My '04 Galant ES has developed an AC system leak, which has gotten progressively worse in the last year. I had a friend prod around the engine compartment with his freon sniffer tool, and it seems that a few AC line couplings close to the compressor are leaking.
Is this a common issue on the '04? Or is it a sign of a more serious problem?

Thanks!

Vlad
Sammy R.
03-18-2011, 06:08 PM
The Same Thing Happend To My 99 Galant It Leaks Anti Frezze In The Cab All I Did Was Just Bypass The A/C
DTP
03-18-2011, 06:47 PM
Heater core?


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Gotti
03-18-2011, 10:34 PM
Common issue would be the upper left corner of the condensor where the receiver sits. And the valve on.the lines.
Crack condensor from physical objects
Galantman03
03-18-2011, 10:52 PM
Heater core?


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lol smh...
stereomind
03-19-2011, 08:01 AM
Common issue would be the upper left corner of the condensor where the receiver sits. And the valve on.the lines.
Crack condensor from physical objects

Hmm, I'll have to check that out. Does this mean that the condenser has to be replaced, or is there a fix of some sort?
Gotti
03-19-2011, 01:03 PM
Replace
stereomind
03-20-2011, 01:55 PM
Common issue would be the upper left corner of the condensor where the receiver sits. And the valve on.the lines.
Crack condensor from physical objects

You, sir, are a gentleman and a scholar.

I took off the left grill piece, and lo and behold.. The entire upper left corner of the condenser is covered in dye. At least now I know what to save money on! :orangebiggrin: I have a 10 month old son, and this is the only vehicle we have that will accept a child seat, so I have to get this fixed before the 100F temps hit... But knowing is half the battle. Thanks again!
stereomind
03-20-2011, 05:02 PM
Is this deal (http://www.go-part.com/0408-mitsubishi-galant-condenser-p-15749.html) too good to be true? Has anyone ordered anything from this site (go-part.com)?

thanks!
DTP
03-20-2011, 06:03 PM
Is this deal (http://www.go-part.com/0408-mitsubishi-galant-condenser-p-15749.html) too good to be true? Has anyone ordered anything from this site (go-part.com)?

thanks!

Just get a TYC. PBI sucks bawls. But that seems to be about right.

I used to work at 1800Radiator and A/C. I saw a lot of the PBIs come back


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stereomind
03-20-2011, 08:43 PM
Just get a TYC. PBI sucks bawls. But that seems to be about right.

I used to work at 1800Radiator and A/C. I saw a lot of the PBIs come back


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Duly noted.. What threw me off is the price of the condenser, comparing to just about everywhere else ($150-275 range).
DTP
03-20-2011, 08:55 PM
Sometimes you can get them cheap... you just gotta look. There's a pretty good profit margin on them... Sometimes up to 50%
stayer
04-03-2011, 06:36 AM
Hmm, I'll have to check that out. Does this mean that the condenser has to be replaced, or is there a fix of some sort?
In Russia a few cars with this problem. The upper left corner of collapse from the vibration. A temporary measure, to impose the patch and clamp set. You can apply the welding of metal or replacement.
http://s43.radikal.ru/i099/1007/0e/65ac7fc08fed.jpg (http://www.radikal.ru)
Rubix
04-05-2011, 10:07 PM
Hey folks!
My '04 Galant ES has developed an AC system leak, which has gotten progressively worse in the last year. I had a friend prod around the engine compartment with his freon sniffer tool, and it seems that a few AC line couplings close to the compressor are leaking.
Is this a common issue on the '04? Or is it a sign of a more serious problem?

Thanks!

Vlad

My 04 Galant Es AC has stopped working also. I think mine has to do with the compressor.
Any input is welcome!