How To Find and Repair A/C Leak Chevy Suburban Tahoe Silverado GM Trucks

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2 жыл бұрын

This video shows you where and how to search for leaks in your vehicle's air conditioning system and what worked for a successful durable repair. No Stop Leak Used! The vehicle in the video is a 2012 Chevy Suburban with rear A/C. Never give up. Keep searching for that leak. After the repair shown in the video, this system still blows cold 1000 miles later.
To Get the Job Done:
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Video Index:
0:42 Leak Detection Kit
1:28 Load UV Dye into system
2:20 Search for Leak using UV Lamp
2:45 UV-Inspect Condenser
3:32 UV-Inspect lines under the hood
3:44 UV-Inspect Compressor
4:02 UV-Inspect Evaporator Drain Tubes
4:12 UV-Inspect Lines to Rear HVAC Unit
4:44 UV Detection of Dye on Right Rear Shock
5:44 UV Detection of Leak inside Right Rear Wheel Well
6:52 Live footage of leak spray
7:22 Preparing leak surface for Epoxy repair
8:38 First coat of JB Weld Epoxy
9:32 Second Coat of JB Weld
9:57 Start vehicle after JB Weld Cured
11:00 Check Repair with UV Lamp
11:24 Notes on JB Weld Adhesion
12:02 Replace Wheel Well Liner
12:20 3-Week follow up test
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Пікірлер: 82

@edwinjiscoa5695 Жыл бұрын

Dude....best ac repair video ever.

@ScubaMoto Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm glad it helped.

@falconmack Жыл бұрын

EXCELENT VIDEO. Not only the right amount of information is provided to find an AC leak, but the way the video explains things is absolutely helpful. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Unfortunately I just came back from taking my Tahoe to the shop to get the AC fixed for $480. I should have googled this video before taking the easy route, oh well, I'll do some more research next time. Thank you so much for the video, excellent job.

@dougjones4987 6 күн бұрын

Thanks, great video my uncle John was a spokesman for JB weld and Seal All

@ScubaMoto 5 күн бұрын

Nice!

@julianrubiano8654 Жыл бұрын

great video gonna start the repair this weekend

@gregmccarter2176 Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate that you didn't talk about your dog and other subjects like many you tubers do...I learned alot from your video...for years iv been scared to death of ac...iv watched probly 100 videos on ac...yours matched ten other videos...now I'm 100% confident I can repair my own...I do everything else on my vehicles..so thanks for you video

@ScubaMoto Жыл бұрын

I'm glad it helped. Thanks for the feedback.

@JohnnyDouchbag-nr5yf 2 ай бұрын

I wanted him to bitch about his ex wife for atleast 5 mins!

@smoinaladoo Жыл бұрын

Found a similar leak on an 02 Xterra many years ago. Also used JB weld. Didn't wait for more than about four hours, but I did wrap the JB weld with a strip of old bicycle tubing and then placed a heavy duty pipe clamp over that. Blew icy cold for another 10 years. Now have mystery leak on the 08 Yukon. Will use the same method.

@ScubaMoto Жыл бұрын

Nice work on the X-Terra and good luck on the Yukon. Thanks for sharing.

@rubenm.391 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video, sir! You just saved me a lot of money 👍

@ScubaMoto Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! Congrats on a good repair.

@utahyork3338 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking time to create this video. This is very helpful as I start my A/C repair.

@ScubaMoto Жыл бұрын

You are welcome! I'm glad it helped.

@noelg5916 Жыл бұрын

Awesome!! 08 lt Same problem will be doing the same fix thanks

@tomb375 20 күн бұрын

JB Weld for A?C repair. No way Awesome Man! Thank you.

@ScubaMoto 19 күн бұрын

JB Weld has its moments. Thanks for the comment.

@variousrepairs1946 10 ай бұрын

Very cool demonstration of the leak detection with your glasses! POV 💪🏻

@ScubaMoto 10 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it. 👍

@candacelacy1564 Ай бұрын

THANK YOU!! For making this video!! I have a 2004 Chevy Tahoe and it’s definitely got a leak somewhere. It has Zero Freon in the system. I’m going to purchase the UV dye refrigerant, the glasses & uv flashlight kit, and hopefully get to finding a leak with your help in the video. Much Appreciated.

@MrTexaz101 Жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial. Thanks

@ScubaMoto Жыл бұрын

You are welcome. I'm glad it was helpful.

@starvin2889 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice video much appreciated. Fortunately my leak was easily accessible at the compressor. JB weld for the win

@ScubaMoto 2 жыл бұрын

Starvin: I'm glad the video helped out and congrats on a job well done.

@southern_merican 2 жыл бұрын

Nice vid 👍, u just motivated me to fix mine!

@ScubaMoto 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help. Enjoy the fix.

@jeremyscott6920 3 ай бұрын

Man, you're good. Great details. Thank you.

@ScubaMoto 3 ай бұрын

Glad to help. Thanks for the feedback.

@juangomez409 Жыл бұрын

Great video, I’m having a trouble with my a/c this content is very helpful, thanks

@ScubaMoto Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped. Thanks for the comment.

@johnnybhoy4278 11 ай бұрын

Great video and great tips about the JB Weld

@ScubaMoto 11 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it! Thanks for the feedback.

@jonathanhernandez6412 Жыл бұрын

Great video man now I have somewhere to start looking because of you.

@ScubaMoto Жыл бұрын

I'm glad the video helped. You've got this!

@johnmatthews153 11 ай бұрын

Excellent troubleshooting methodology. Very comprehensive, easy to follow and great video job. Thank you for sharing your expertise.

@ScubaMoto 11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful. Thanks for the feedback.

@clarencereturnsfromscout1139 Жыл бұрын

Wow that's amazing good video awesome work and find !

@ScubaMoto Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for the feedback.

@steveknecht2767 Жыл бұрын

Very nice, good job!

@ScubaMoto Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for the comment.

@turbodrawspeed 10 ай бұрын

Great video. I am losing refrigerant on my 2001 Corvette, and I can't find the leak. Thanks for sharing.

@freddyroblero7026 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊 for this video

@ScubaMoto Жыл бұрын

You're welcome. I'm glad it helped.

@terrykennedy1375 2 жыл бұрын

Great video.

@ScubaMoto 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the comment.

@dustyrhodes2717 Жыл бұрын

Great video!

@ScubaMoto Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Glad I could help.

@mg8718 3 ай бұрын

GOOD JOB ON THIS

@ScubaMoto 3 ай бұрын

Thanks.

@user-yb5ui3dw8k 11 ай бұрын

Great video. Thanks

@ScubaMoto 11 ай бұрын

Glad it helped. Thanks for the feedback.

@vybesrum3195 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video

@ScubaMoto Жыл бұрын

You bet. I'm glad it helped.

@Bossman0513 11 ай бұрын

Excellent and professional

@ScubaMoto 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. It means a lot.

@halleffect1 Жыл бұрын

i did a similar JB weld fix on a small r134 refrigerator, been holding for years.

@ScubaMoto Жыл бұрын

halleffect1: Congrats on a good repair. thanks for sharing.

@williamhorn1786 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info

@ScubaMoto Жыл бұрын

Any time! Thanks for the comment.

@tonyhammsr6404 Жыл бұрын

great video Thanks !

@ScubaMoto Жыл бұрын

You are welcome. I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for the comment.

@lelenbates3367 10 ай бұрын

I had a leak on my condenser where my horn bracket got bent against it. I pulled a light vacuum to suck the JB Weld in. It worked. Almost two years later and the A/C charge is still good.

@ScubaMoto 10 ай бұрын

Very Nice! Congrats on another durable JB Weld fix.

@AngPontello Жыл бұрын

Very Nice Thanks.

@ScubaMoto Жыл бұрын

I'm glad it helped. Thanks for the comment.

@happyhusker1163 10 ай бұрын

Perfect thank you 😊

@ScubaMoto 10 ай бұрын

You're welcome. I'm glad it helped.

@megalegendario 14 күн бұрын

excelente thanks world........🙏

@ScubaMoto 14 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful. Thanks for sharing.

@robcrossan7987 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, ours have drove me nuts trying to find a leak

@Nunezification 2 жыл бұрын

If I can fix mine with this instructions, where can I send you a nice tip? Let me know

@ScubaMoto 2 жыл бұрын

Nunezification: That's a great offer but I'm a super cheap date. Just hit that subscribe button and share it with your buddies. Thanks for the great comment.

@roosterpalooza1985 9 ай бұрын

Do you have link to buy the UV freon and glasses that you used in the video. Good job by the way!

@ScubaMoto 9 ай бұрын

Yes, my local auto parts stare had what I needed. You can also find what you need on line.

@hugo1655 Жыл бұрын

I put in refrigerant in my silverado and it got cold for three days and it stopped getting cold, it didn't blow that hard either but it was my cabin air filters that were dirty so I replaced them it blows hard now but no cold air. Could that mean sign of a leak? It got compresor done a few months ago.

@ScubaMoto Жыл бұрын

Yes, it sounds like a leak. The method shown in the video will help you locate the leak. I'm surprised that whoever installed the new compressor didn't leak test the system after the install.

@markmasse05 7 күн бұрын

I have the exact same problem in 2010 Tahoe but I can’t figure out what size nut is on that clamp I spent 1.5 hours and couldn’t figure it out Can you tell me what size socket for the nut on the clamp…

@ScubaMoto 7 күн бұрын

The nuts are 10mm. The threaded posts are too long to use a 1/4 drive socket and there's not enough headroom for a deep-well socket. I used a 3/8 drive socket so it could reach the nut beyond the post and it all barely fit in the tight space as shown in the video. I hope that helps.

@ClimbinConstable 2 жыл бұрын

Wait if the AC button flashes due to not enough pressure/Refrigerant, how does a can work, without first pressurizing the system????

@ScubaMoto 2 жыл бұрын

Bryan D: The can is what pressurizes the system. The AC button flashing usually means not enough pressure. As shown at the start of the video 0:26 , adding refrigerant will usually bring the pressure back up and reactivate the compressor clutch. If the system stays pressurized and continues to work long-term, then the leak is very slow and you may not need to take any other action. If you have to add refrigerant several times in a year to bring the pressure up, then you have a faster leak and you need to add refrigerant that contains the UV dye as shown in the video 1:28 . Then you run the system several miles and begin your search for the leak using the flashlight and the goggles to search for traces of the dye that reveal the leak. I hope that helps.