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HELP! Huge amount of white particles (dust?) blowing out of A/C vents!
Hey
I've got a 2008 Lexus RX350 and recently I've been having an issue with the cooling system. There is an abundant of white particles, similar to dust blowing out of the A/C vents. The particles literally cover the dash, seats, doors, everything!
I brought the car into Richmond Lexus and they gave me an assessment of a $3000 bill (replacement of the evaporator). I searched on google for a resolution but in most cases, it turns out replacing the evaporator is only a temporary solution.
I was wondering if there are any shops that specialize in car a/c cooling systems I could get a second opinion from before I resort to the Lexus dealership because I really can't stand the particles any longer.
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Meh..cars now a days don't surprise me with premature issues.
I'm definitely going to look for a second opinion but I would prefer a shop that specializes with heating/cooling systems. I've brought my car to the dealership before and I was not impressed.
What kind of white substance? It can be as simple as someone tossed some cornstarch into your A/C intake? If you know someone who is in the science faculty at any tertiary education places, get them a sample and get it analyzed as IR spectrograph. If you know the right prof they probably let you do it for free.
Another question is besides the white powder is the AC working, your coolant system is full? It could be a coolant leak too.
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What kind of white substance? It can be as simple as someone tossed some cornstarch into your A/C intake? If you know someone who is in the science faculty at any tertiary education places, get them a sample and get it analyzed as IR spectrograph. If you know the right prof they probably let you do it for free.
Another question is besides the white powder is the AC working, your coolant system is full? It could be a coolant leak too.
It almost looks like white powder, similar texture to sugar particles.
When I searched on google, it's supposedly a chemical reaction occurring and the particles are the end product.
The coolant looks fine, no leaks that I can see and the ground underneath the vehicle is dry.
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So it can be attributed to condensation?
I believe so.
I'm going to bring it to Regency tomorrow and see what they say. Regardless of what's wrong, I'm going to pay to get it fixed because it's such a nuisance to deal with.
Today I had the A/C on with the windows open. The driver beside/behind me thought I was sprinkling powder out the window lol.
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