General Testing Instructions
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Suzuki Swift +, 2008 Pontiac Wave, and 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Follow the entire path of the refrigerant system.
- Completely circle each joint at 25-50 mm (1-2 in) per second.
- Hold the probe tip within 6 mm (0.25 in) of the surface.
- Do not block the air intake.
The audible tone changes from 1-2 clicks per second into a solid alarm if there is a leak. Adjust the balance control to maintain 1-2 clicks per second.
Test all of the following areas, even after 1 leak has been confirmed:
- Evaporator inlet and outlet
- Receiver-drier inlet and outlet
- Condenser inlet and outlet
- Brazed and welded areas
- Damaged areas
- Hose couplings
- Compressor rear head
- All fittings and joints