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2003 Chevy Malibu A/C leak

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  • April 8, 2019 at 7:06 pm #893206
    EthanEthan
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      Hello,

      I believe my 2003 Chevy Malibu has an A/C leak that needs to be found. Last year I put refridgerant in and the A/C immediately started getting cold. This worked for some time and then over the winter months I believe it has leaked out. Could be a simple fix. I’m curious how I need to go about finding the leak as simply as possible? I assume put dye into the system. Could you suggest a good product for doing this? Steps I can take to do this would be great!

      Thank you!

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    • April 8, 2019 at 7:22 pm #893207
      Nightflyr *Richard Kirshy
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        A AC leak kit is pretty inexpensive (under $30.00 )
        https://www.amazon.com/FJC-4910-Universal-Fluorescent-Detection/dp/B002AII980
        You may want to clean the AC components if there is excessive dirt, grease or oil build up to make viewing easier.

        April 8, 2019 at 7:40 pm #893208
        EthanEthan
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          Thank you.

          What’s the best way to inject the dye if I’m using a recharge can of R134a from an auto store?

          April 8, 2019 at 8:33 pm #893209
          Nightflyr *Richard Kirshy
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            The only way I’ve every used leak dye is to use a manifold set to get the dye into the system.

            There are other methods.

            Also a Freon sniffer can locate a leak

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