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Fault diagnosis

BYD DOLPHIN: Insufficient A/C cooling; check the condenser surface for blockages

A/C cooling has decreased; leaves, insects and dust may be present on the front heat-exchange surfaces.

By Funbyautoparts EditorialPublished Nov 03, 2026Updated Nov 04, 20262 min read

Difficulty: IntermediateContent type: Diagnostic Guide

A/C cooling has decreased; leaves, insects and dust may be present on the front heat-exchange surfaces. ^[1]

The manual explicitly states that surface deposits obstruct airflow and reduce cooling performance. ^[1]

Check the outer surfaces of the radiator and condenser; have a qualified technician carry out work involving the refrigerant circuit. ^[1]

Clear blockages and retest; this diagnostic branch does not establish insufficient refrigerant or compressor damage. ^[1]

Only applies to the corresponding DOLPHIN configuration in the New Zealand English-language owner's manual; the manual date is not treated as an applicable model year. No actual vehicle model has been linked. Do not extend to vehicles with the same model name, other powertrains or other markets. Scope: unknown ^[1]
Only applies to the specific configuration in the cited manual; do not assume applicability to all vehicles with the same model name.

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