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Leak Tracing, Electronic Leak Detector



Leak Tracing, Electronic Leak Detector

Special tools:
951 1207

Information
Safety information


WARNING: Follow the safety instructions for work on air conditioning systems. See: Refrigerant, safety regulations.

Leak tracing

Leak tracing with an electronic leak tracer using refrigerant as a tracing agent

NOTE: The engine must always be switched off when leak tracing.

Fill the climate control system with 200 grams of refrigerant.

There must not be any strong smells or fumes in the engine compartment. These may affect the leak tracing.

Leak-trace with leakage detector in all accessible parts, for example, pipe connections. Use: 951 1207.

Corrective actions

If no leakage is detected

Fill with the remaining amount of refrigerant.

If leakage is suspected, ask the customer to drive the car and then return for new leak tracing / repairs.

If leakage is detected

Remedy the cause of the leak.

Vacuum pump.

Fill with refrigerant.

Perform leak tracing again, this time with a completely filled system, according to the above procedure or using a UV flashlight. See: Leak detection, tracer agent.