Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Searching for leaks in refrigerant circuits using leak detector -V.A.G 1796
 Note
| Small leaks can be detected with, for example, an electronic
leak detector. |
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Evacuate refrigerant circuit using an air conditioner
service station
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Note
| If a larger leak is detected during the evacuation process,
determine cause and rectify as described
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| If during the evacuation process no leak is detected or a
very small leak is detected that but cannot be located, proceed
as follows
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| Refrigerant gas is quickly dispersed by air motion.
Therefore drafts must be avoided during a search for leaks. |
| If the refrigerant circuit is completely empty, charge with
about 10% of refrigerant capacity (sticker R134a or
vehicle-specific workshop manual). |
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Prepare leak detector for operation according to its
operating instructions. |
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Always hold probe tip under location of suspected leak. |
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| If the rate of clicks rises or a howl occurs, depending on
model, a leak has been found (see operating instructions for
leak detector). |
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Note
A leak in the refrigerant circuit can be detected, for
example, by pressurising the circuit to a maximum of 15 bar
using cleaned and dr ...
Note
Small leaks can be detected with, for example, an UV leak
detector additive.
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Evacuate refrigerant circuit using a ...
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