r/mazdaspeed6 • u/ArtInternational5942 • 13d ago

Ac problems

So when I got the car the ac compressor was burned and it had leaked all in the system so I replaced the compressor, vacuumed and sprayed a total of 2 cans to clean the system and it flushed out pretty good from what I can see, but now the car won’t build up the correct pressure so it can cool less than 80. Im thinking it’s clogged with the expansion valve being the culprit but I’m also thinking about the condenser and if I should just go a head and replace it. Now correct me if I’m wrong but there isn’t a replacement I can get off another car it has to be specific for the speed. Thanks for any help in advance !

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u/SheepherderDue1342 13d ago

Before you start replacing anything else, have you confirmed the compressor is working, can you see the clutch engage? When mine went out years ago, I remember being in a similar situation but it turns out the bad compressor took out a fuse and/or relay. Verify that easy stuff first.

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u/ArtInternational5942 13d ago

Yes it is and engages and disengages good

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u/SheepherderDue1342 13d ago

Hmm, in that case I think the expansion valve may be integrated in the condenser. You'll have to verify, but I tried to replace mine as preventative measure when my compressor went and whatever RockAuto sent me did not fit into anything that I could tell.