Fluorescent Dye Detection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Lincoln Navigator and 2017 Ford Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Ford Motor Company vehicles are produced with R-134a fluorescent dye installed in the refrigerant system from the factory. The location of leaks can be pinpointed by the bright yellow-green glow of the fluorescent dye under a Rotunda-approved UV lamp. Since more than one leak can exist, make sure to inspect each component, line and fitting in the refrigerant system for a leak.

NOTE: Use of dye-enhancing glasses or goggles greatly improves the detection of the dye under the Rotunda-approved UV lamp.

NOTE: Not all UV lamps will fluoresce the dye used in Ford vehicles. All Rotunda UV lamps are optimized to fluoresce the dye.

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Check for leaks using a Rotunda-approved UV lamp and dye enhancing glasses.

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Inspect all components, lines and fittings of the refrigerant system.

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After the leak(s) is repaired, remove any traces of fluorescent dye with a general purpose oil solvent.

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Verify the repair by running the vehicle for a short period of time and rechecking the area of the leak with a Rotunda-approved UV lamp.
- UVU413025 UV Leak Detection Light U-View Use the General Equipment: UV Leak Detector