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How to Find AC Leaks in Your Car (UV Dye)

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How to Find AC Leaks in Your Car (UV Dye)

5,902,840 views October 26, 2015 13:30

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In brief

You’ll learn to detect and locate AC refrigerant leaks in your car using UV dye, a method that reveals hidden issues in the system. ChrisFix demonstrates how to add the dye, then inspect components under UV light to pinpoint leaks—ideal for DIYers troubleshooting weak or warm airflow from their A/C.

Questions & answers

What materials are needed for this method?

UV dye, a UV flashlight, and a hose with gauge for accessing the refrigerant system.

Does this method work for R134a systems?

Yes, the video specifically uses UV dye in an R134a refrigerant system.

Description from the creator

Learn how To Find and Repair AC Leaks. Air conditioner not blowing cold air? Leak in your A/C system? See how to recharge your A/C system, find the refrigerant leak, and fix it so you can get back on the road with cold air conditioning this summer.

A/C Refrigerant with UV dye: amzn.to/45ZeTe0
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How to Replace an Air Compressor: youtu.be/rulXlnG2Unk?list=PLDD611CFB36FC65F2
How to Properly Charge an AC System: youtu.be/Pdq8JAlct6s?list=PLDD611CFB36FC65F2
How to Fix a Car with No Heat: youtu.be/-XjXTVJhFLM?list=PLDD611CFB36FC65F2

I show you how to use UV dye in the refrigerant so that you can spot where the leak is and fix the problem. The R134a refrigerant system should be a sealed system with no leaks, but in this case the air conditioning compressor was leaking.

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Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. ChrisFix assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. ChrisFix recommends safe practices when working on vehicles and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not ChrisFix.

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ChrisFix published this 13:30 video tutorial on October 26, 2015. It has been watched 5,902,840 times on YouTube.

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October 26, 2015
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