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Low Or Empty Refrigerant System

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NOTE:

This procedure should only be done after an A/C Performance Test has been conducted and a refrigerant system leak has NOT been found using the factory installed leak detection dye. 

Do the following if the A/C compressor will not engage and a refrigerant leak in the A/C system is suspected. but cannot be found using the factory installed leak detection dye.

  1. Recover, evacuate and recharge the refrigerant system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE  .
  2. Operate the heating and A/C system with the engine at idle under the following conditions for at least 15 minutes.
    • Doors or windows open
    • Transmission in Park or Neutral with the parking brake set (depending on transmission application)
    • A/C and heater controls set to outside air, full cool, panel mode, high blower and A/C compressor engaged
    • If equipped with rear A/C, set rear controls to full cool and high blower
  3. Shut the vehicle off and return to leak test. Refer to LEAK TEST .
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