Kenncw

Hello everyone.
I have a question that I think I know the answer to but just want to confirm it with people that have more A/C experience than I do.
I am replacing the compressor in my 04 accord 3.0L, In doing so I am also replacing the Receiver/Drier & Txv. While replacing the receiver, I removed the old one from the side of the condenser
and found what looks like desiccant beads in the end of the old receiver and in the receiver mounting block on the side of the condenser.
My question is does this mean the desiccant bag failed, and do I have to replace my condenser now, or can it cleaned / blown out?
I apologize if this has already been answered, I searched a bit but didn't anything that answered my question, If I missed please point me in the right direction.

Thanks,
Kenn

poorman212

If the "bag" has come apart, yes I would go ahead and replace the condenser and then flush the rest of the system.

Kenncw

poorman212, Thanks for the confirmation. That's pretty much what I thought.
I picked up new condenser & pressure switch yesterday and am going to pull the evap and replace the TXV this afternoon. Then clean the whole system.
Add new oil to each of the parts vac the system and cross my fingers for no leaks.

Thanks again for the answer.
Kenncw.

poorman212

And I'm sure you just left it out, but new o-rings coated in ac oil on all the connections.....cross your fingers and call it a day

Good luck