General Testing Instructions
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Suzuki Verona. 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 (1/4 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 one 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.