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Leak Detection In The Refrigerant Circuit, Air Conditioning With Electric A/C Compressor

The following sequence of checks is recommended to detect leaks in the refrigerant circuit:

  1. Checking the refrigerant circuit with leak detection spray
  2. Checking the A/C condenser
  3. Checking the evaporator

If there is good reason to suspect that a specific component is faulty, it is permitted to deviate from the sequence of checks at Points 1, 2 and 3.