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Detecting leaks in the refrigerant gas loop with the R134a air conditioning leak detector or EQ 7051VAG 1796
Detecting leaks in the refrigerant gas loop with the R134a air conditioning leak detector or EQ 7051 -VAG 1796-
Special tools and workshop equipment required
t  R134a air conditioning leak detector -VAG 1796-.
  Note
t  The refrigerant gas dissipates rapidly with air movement. Thus, avoid air currents during leak detection.
t  If the refrigerant gas loop is completely empty, insert 100 grams of refrigerant gas.
–  Activate the R134a air conditioning leak detector or EQ 7051 -VAG 1796- according to the equipment instruction manual.
–  Always keep the verification probe below the location of the expected leak.
   
If the frequency of clicks increases or an alarm sounds, depending on the equipment model, a leak has been detected (see the equipment instruction manual).
  V87-1455

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