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Old Jun 21, 2019 | 09:28 AM
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Looks like lime green to me on passenger side what could it be

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Old Jun 21, 2019 | 09:39 AM
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Most likely, antifreeze.
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Old Jun 21, 2019 | 10:04 AM
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It also started doing it after I recharged sc last year that’s when it started
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Old Jun 21, 2019 | 10:05 AM
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Recharged ac
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Old Jun 21, 2019 | 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by meat85
It also started doing it after I recharged sc last year that’s when it started
If it's not coolant, maybe it's the dye in the freon to check for leaks. Get a good light or U/V light and look for where it might be coming out of the A/C system..

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Looks too bright for antifreeze to me.
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Old Jun 21, 2019 | 12:18 PM
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If it was coolant wouldn’t the car overheat I’ll check the ac lines also thanks
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If he has stock GM fill of Dexcool, it's Red, so It's not Antifreeze/coolant.

My guess, like JR-01 said, is it's Freon dye. might want to check for leaks. They make a light kit that pics up that dye, which is really just a black light.

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Where can I get the light and does the ac have to be on when checking it
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Where can I get the light and does the ac have to be on when checking it
Search internet for light & yes the AC needs to be on
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Thank you hope it’s an easy fix when I find problem
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