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General Testing Instructions

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Suzuki Reno and 2005 Suzuki Forenza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Follow the entire path of the refrigerant system.
  2. Completely circle each joint at 25 to 50 mm (1 to 2 inches) per second.
  3. Hold the probe tip within 6 mm (1/4 inch) of the surface.
  4. Do not block the air intake.
  5. The audible tone changes from 1 to 2 clicks per second into a solid alarm if there is a leak. Adjust the balance control to maintain 1 to 2 clicks per second.
  6. 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.
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