REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT, TRACING LEAKS, WITH Leak Detection System :VAS6196 OR Leak Detection Kit :VAS6201A OR SUCCEEDING MODEL: Notes

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NOTE:

Small leaks can be detected using a UV-leak detection additive for example.

-- Evacuate the refrigerant circuit with the A/C Service Station. Refer to REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT, EVACUATING WITH A/C Service Station .

NOTE:

Be ready to evacuate a large leak should one be found. Refer to REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT, EVACUATING WITH A/C Service Station .

If no leak is found during evacuation or there is a leak that is so small that the location cannot be found, proceed as follows. Refer to SEARCHING FOR REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT LEAKS WITH COMPRESSED AIR OR NITROGEN .

Currents of air quickly disperse refrigerant gas. Drafts must therefore be avoided during leak detection.

If the refrigerant circuit is completely empty, fill with refrigerant to approximately 10% of the fill capacity (R134a label or vehicle-specific Service Information).

Leak Detection SystemVAS6196

Fig 1: Identifying Leak Detection System (VAS 6196)

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Leak Detection SystemVAS6201 or Succeeding Model

Fig 2: Identifying Leak Detection System VAS 6201

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Leak Detection Kit - Hand Pump w/Cartridge -VAS6201/1-
Leak Detection Kit - Cartridge -VAS6201/2-
Leak Detection Kit - Cleaning Solution -VAS6201/3-
UV Leak Detection Lamp -VAS6201/4A-
Leak Detection Kit - Eye Protection -VAS6201/6-
Leak Detection Kit - Sticker -VAS6201/7-
Leak Detection Kit - Filler Tube -- VAS6201/8
Leak Detection Kit - Hand Protection -VAS6201/9-