When spring comes and your AC is not working well, it is often unpleasant. We will discover with this article how a AC , and then what will be the problems the most recurrent.
How air conditioning works on an Opel Mokka
The AC works roughly like a refrigerator. If we popularize, discover its principle. The air conditioner compress a gas. It changes from a liquid state to a gaseous state. By becoming gaseous it relaxes and loses in temperature. The hot air from inside the car is secondly refreshed via this mechanism, and then escapes via the cabin filter . The latter removes particles harmful to the body. Finally, the cold air will be reinjected into the interior of your Opel Mokka.
Opel Mokka: most frequent air conditioning problems
Depending on the problem, its causes may change. Here are the very common problems in this Opel Mokka, and what are their reasons.
The air conditioning of your Opel Mokka is no longer cold
It happens that there is a carrence of the fluid refrigerant within her personalised tour . In this situation, it will be necessary to have the level redone. This fluid is truly toxic, it is advisable to go to a specialist for this operation. It may happen that the compressor your Opel Mokka is not working properly. Therefore, it is sometimes imaginable to repair it, however it will often be essential to replace it with a new one. The problem may also arise from evaporator , exchanger air or even valve defective. Not easy to determine in this case. Go to a mechanic if you are unable to diagnose the problem.
Cold air arrives more slowly in the passenger compartment.
This is a relatively common problem. In general, this is not an air conditioning problem but a problem related to the air valves . In this situation, it is advisable to remove the shutters and see if they are dirty. In the event that each of the air vents on your Opel Mokka does not work well, then the problem probably arises from ventilateur . In the event that the latter does not turn either, you should certainly replace it with a new one.
A strange smell escapes
No reason to worry, it's not as dramatic as you might imagine. As time went by, bacteria can be installed in the air circuits or even in the cabin filter of your Opel Mokka. In general, all you need to do is get an antibacterial product and spray it into the canals and into your cabin filter. If these odors persist, you may need to replace this air filter.
Conclusion
The air conditioning in your Opel Mokka has a relatively complicated principle. The problem could come from quite different, and sometimes multiple, sources. So that the problem does not reappear, it is advisable to turn on your air conditioning fairly regularly for about twenty minutes each month. Even in December. It is hoped that this article has helped to recognize the problem. Enjoy the road!