How to Find AC Leaks in Your Car (UV Dye)

Learn how To Find and Repair AC Leaks. Air conditioner not blowing cold air? Leak in your A/C system? See how to recharge your A/C system, find the refrigerant leak, and fix it so you can get back on the road with cold air conditioning this summer.

I show you how to use UV dye in the refrigerant so that you can spot where the leak is and fix the problem. The R134a refrigerant system should be a sealed system with no leaks, but in this case the air conditioning compressor was leaking.

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Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. ChrisFix assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. ChrisFix recommends safe practices when working on vehicles and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not ChrisFix.

[maxradke]

Its hard to decide who I like more. A young man who never shows his face and opens all his videos with "hey guys", or a middle aged man who starts his videos with "Rev up your engines!" and always seems to be yelling at me.

[Pawnboy]

In my 40yrs I’ve never had someone explain the basics of an a/c system in such a way that was so understandable. Thank you! (Found my leak, too!) 👍🏻👍🏻

[mustang]

I've been a mechanic for over 40 years and I really enjoy your videos, you explain things in a way that is very easy for the guys and gals that don't work on cars everyday can easily understand keep up the Great work.

[Exayevie]

I did it! I just fixed my own AC and 15 minutes ago I didn’t even know what a condenser was! You have saved my many dollars and boosted my self esteem in one fell swoop. Keep up the awesome work!

[angelafichtner]

I am a 72-year-old woman who has been ripped off by every air conditioning auto body shop in the area. It’s around 3 AM and I decided to look at your video. I have a little bit of knowledge since I have filled my AC with Freon before. Now I’m going to buy the Freon with the dye in it and try to find a leak.

[nolebuc]

One of the most detailed, best filmed and thoroughly explained repair videos I’ve ever seen. Wife’s car has a slow leak in AC and now what was a mystery to try and fix has become clear. Thank you!

[dtuqrhb]

Wow, you really do an excellent job of conveying this info in a clear and organised manner. Less than 15 minutes and I actually understand how my ac works and how to diagnose a leak. Thank you for providing this valuable service to us all. Your channel is a gem!

[staceyorgan]

I would love to know why there are even any dislikes? taking $$$$ from those who take money from us? we need more honest people like Thank you!!

[Clearanceman]

You're my fucking hero for not every showing your face. All these people on You Tube spend 1/10 of the video talking to the camera and trying to say something funny. You just fix the cars.

[GameTVAlperen]

I am 14 years old and thanks to you i know more than my dad about cars and now he always ask me to fix something if we need to haha

[yudiwahyudi]

Seriously, one of the very much better clips per explanation, camera shots, and ease of fix. Mantap.

[FerdousNipu]

Video was made 7 years ago! I’m watching this in 2023 and man this was great video!

[letsbuildaort]

This is the only guy in the world of you tube that explained each step correctly and in an orderly manner. Nicely done bud...thanks.

[benjoseph]

He has the perfect resonance in his voice...and is a gifted instructor above many...

[hlynnfr]

Thank you your video is so helpful to me since I am a single mother and no man is around.

[en]

Chris did a great job explaining in DETAIL from one point to another. most Y-tubers lack those details. Chris Fix not only explains in detail - but he uses a clear microphone that overrides any load back noice. Chris made sure to go under the wheel / behind the bumper to allow the person watching this video an easy understanding on what he's doing 
Good Job Chris!!!!

[JM-ksgd]

Watched a few other videos and still do not tell me exactly how/where to check potential leakage.
This is the best video which shows you exactly the trip to check leakage. It also tells you how A/C system works to make cool air. Very cool !
Thank you, Chris.

[antoniosjourney]

Dude!!!! I am absolutely frightened to death if everything under my hood! But you just explained everything in a way that puts my mind at ease to do a leak check on my own before taking it to a garage!!! Can’t thank you enough!!! I hope you’re vids are monetized because you undeniably deserve it!!!

[jerrytalley]

I just found this channel. I am amazed by some young people that have advanced the learning curve 20-3- years with all the information available today.

[TJM]

I've been doing my own repairs ever since I was 16 years old had 6 motor bikes then progressed to cars when reaching 17 and got my drivers license,
It was always a suck it and see situation, only way to learn, in my 70s now
So the motivation is sadly lacking, but I do enjoy these little videos from you guys, so I'd just like to say thanks for posting them and giving your time to show how things can be done, knowledge is a wonderful thing, cars are quite complicated nowadays, all computer driven. More sensors than the shuttle, anything goes wrong call the computer guy, even my auto box has 2 sensors, one goes wrong, got to change the box, the wonders of modern cars, regards,