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Old 05-28-2010, 01:13 PM
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Hi everyone, I have done a search but did not find a thread listing A/C system leaks. Is there an area in the system on our cars that is problematic and prone to leaks such as a bracket that causes corrosion on the pipes ect...? I know some cars have certain spots that tend to be a common place to leak refrigerant.

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To my knowledge there are no specific areas that have issues. The most common failures we see are compressors. As for leaks, it seems to be a crap shoot and dye checking usually that leads to a seal kit.
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Thanks Billboost37 for the response. I had the typical drivers side was getting warm awhile ago and finally this week in the heat of course no a/c. Its my wife'* car so I don't really know when it quit. She likes the windows open rather than the climate control on. I will have to check it for a leak next week when I am back at work. I happen to have my gauges at home right now and they are reading zero. Well I guest its time to fix my own car for a change You know the shoemakers shoes...
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I know all too well. I've been ignoring my issues for a while as well.

Sorry that I didn't have a quick easy "replace X piece" answer for you.
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