Leak Tracing With A UV Lamp

For information about filling with fluorescent tracing agent, see Filling With Fluorescent Tracing Agent With The Refrigerant .

Fig 1: Identifying Leak Trace Method With UV Lamp

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

NOTE: This light green color may be mistaken for leaked or spilled coolant which Volvo uses in its products.

The method for leak tracing using fluorescent tracing agent is the same for both factory filled and aftermarket filled climate control systems.