Leak Detection, Tracer Agent

Leak detection, tracer agent

Special tools:
951 2776 Leakage locator AC 951 2776 Leakage Locator AC

Note! The illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and/or models. Some variation may occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.

Information

Safety information

Warning! Follow the safety instructions for work on air conditioning systems. See: Refrigerant Refrigerant.

Leak tracing

Filling and leak tracing the climate control system using fluorescent tracing agent and a UV lamp





Caution! The coloring agent may discolor the vehicle paintwork. Therefore, be extremely careful when handling the tracer agent.

Note! Carefully follow the manufacturers instructions when handling the UV-light and the tracer agent.

Note! After filling with the tracer agent, the decal supplied by the manufacturer/supplier must be applied at the point indicated.

Note! For leak detection, always use the protective goggles supplied with the equipment. The goggles make the color more visible.




Connect the UV lamp. See the instructions.
Check for leaks using the UV-light. Use: 951 2776 Leakage locator AC 951 2776 Leakage Locator AC.
The fluorescent tracing agent is green when leak tracing with a UV lamp.

Note! This light-green color may be mistaken for leaked or spilled coolant which Volvo uses in its products.

The method for leak tracing using fluorescent tracing agent is the same for both factory filled and aftermarket filled climate control systems.