You noticed that the AC of your Renault Scenic is not so effective ? Gold in the summer season with high temperatures, if you have to drive it can quickly become annoying. But not only, in winter the air conditioning is very important because it will allow demister the windows so that you have good visibility. However, it is possible that your concern comes from a air conditioning system leak.

To help you understand your concern, we'll start by showing you how to spot a leak of air conditioning gas on Renault Scenic. Then we will tell you the operation of air conditioning on Renault Scenic. And finally we will provide you the prices for réparer a leak and maintain air conditioning on Renault Scenic.

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How to spot an air conditioning gas leak on Renault Scenic?

Study an air conditioning problem on Renault Scenic:

To find out if you have a problem with air conditioning, you must turn on the engine of your Renault Scenic and wait approximately 30 minutes with the air conditioning on. If after this time you do not feel fresh air that escapes from the air vents, then the refrigerant may not circulate properly inside the air conditioning circuit. Another sign is the mist that will not escape inside your car. Conversely if you smell strong odors emanating from the ventilation or a drop in ventilation pressure, the problem could come from the cabin filter.

Know to begin with that the air conditioning gas is not harmful, as long as you are not in direct contact , do not ignite, and you will not smell a specific smell but also you will not be able to see the gas come out. So you can drive with an air conditioning leak. However, as this gas is colorless and odorless this will make the search for a leak more complex.

Then you may think of a leak, but first of all know that the refrigerant in the air conditioning evaporates as and when and therefore it will be necessary recharge it sometimes. So before paying for a leak search, we recommend that you have the air conditioning recharged by a mechanic. Then if that doesn't solve your problem, then finding the leak will be easier since there will be gas circulating.

Air conditioning leak detection on Renault Scenic:

The air conditioning circuit is made of connections between various components such as evaporator, the compressor, the regulator but also the capacitor. So since pressurized gas flows, it is possible that with wear this generates leaks. For find the origin of the leak on the air conditioning circuit, we recommend that you go to a professional since it is essential to have adequate equipment to locate the leak.

Indeed one of the solutions when one wishes to locate the leak and to send a phosphorescent fluid which will circulate in the pipes. In this way it will be possible to locate the leak using a lamp provided for this purpose, this one will highlight the locations through which the gas escapes.

However, a leak is not something frequent and investing in the equipment will cost you more than repairing it at a garage. In addition to guarantee your security , it is really necessary to be well equipped to search for leaks, you must have gloves and protective glasses because if you touch the gas you can be injured because of its particularly low temperature.

How the air conditioning works on Renault Scenic:

Air conditioning is a hermetic refrigeration circuit which will circulate the fluid R134a refrigerant. This liquid will be transformed from the liquid state to the gaseous state and vice versa. Indeed when a fluid is under pressure, it will evaporate and generate cold, it is the same principle as dry ice. In this way the evaporator will distribute fresh air inside your Renault Scenic. Then the refrigerant gas will be compressed using the compressor that works with the accessory belt. The compression of the gas will chauffer and it will be sent to the capacitor to return to the state liquid And so on.

However, even if it is a sealed circuit, the fluid circulating inside the circuit will evaporate in time, that's why it is necessary maintain it regularly, for example as soon as you change the cabin filter in your car. You can count between 2 - 3 years before replacing it, but it will depend on your usage.

The prices to repair an air conditioning leak on Renault Scenic:

Air conditioning repair prices on Renault Scenic

The price of repairs to an air conditioning on Renault Scenic can vary quickly because it will depend on the problem. If it is just necessary to recharge the gas cylinder you will pay approximately $60, that it will keep you between 2 - 3 years after recharging. Then even if this turns out to be less frequent, know that the air conditioning problem could also come from another element of the circuit such as compressor, accessory belt or evaporator . In the case of the compressor, for example it will be quite expensive, count on average 300 400 to euros. For the accessory belt it will cost between 70 and 150 euros. However, this kind of problem should not appear before the 150 km.

Otherwise if the problem is due to a leak, you will have to count between 20 and 70 euros only for the leak detection and after that the price may vary according to your concern, but it could rise between 100 and 200 euros with the workforce.

Price of air conditioning maintenance on Renault Scenic

What we recommend in order to avoid unforeseen leaks and malfunctions is maintain frequently your air conditioning. The price of a maintenance package will be on average 65 110 to euros and it will sometimes include the cabin filter. If this is the case the price may vary depending on the type of filter because a polyphenol filter will be more expensive than a pollen or activated carbon filter. You should know that you have the possibility of doing it during the annual review of your car. If you want more information about the price of the revision, you can read the following article: price of a Renault Scenic overhaul.

To conclude : an air conditioning gas leak on Renault Scenic could have various origins, so a specialist will have to perform a leak analysis to repair the damaged component. It is advised that this be done by a professional approved who has the appropriate equipment. However, you will be able to do good maintain the cabin filter in order to best preserve the air conditioning mechanism. For more information on the cabin filter, you can consult the article below: where is the cabin filter on Renault Scenic, what to do? .

To go further in the maintenance of your Renault Scenic, do not hesitate to consult our other pages on the Renault scenic.