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07-03-2020, 11:58 AM

2003pilot

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A/C leak

First mechanical issue after 2,200 miles. Car was built on 5/16/19 and went in service on 7/26/19. Technician caught this leak during my second oil change today. Just wanted to give everyone a heads up since I did not notice since a/c is cooling fine.

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07-03-2020, 02:10 PM

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Look at it this way at least the tech caught it and its covered under warranty.

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07-03-2020, 02:20 PM

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Someone’s killed a Predator! I take it they added UV due (the greenish stuff) to the system to pinpoint the leak?

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07-03-2020, 02:26 PM

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Someone’s killed a Predator! I take it they added UV due (the greenish stuff) to the system to pinpoint the leak?

They told me it comes with that dye from the factory so leaking refrigerant will be noticed by customers and/or techs since I guess refrigerant just evaporates when it leaks out in the air so the systems use an oily dye from what I was told

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07-03-2020, 05:12 PM

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Thanks for the heads up. Let us know the cause with an update.

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07-03-2020, 07:26 PM

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Look at it this way at least the tech caught it and its covered under warranty.

I agree !

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07-03-2020, 07:58 PM

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I agree but service manual says they have to drop engine cradle which gives me some pause. I’m assuming an alignment will also be necessary.

Ugh, Just what are they replacing, compressor? Never fun when you know they are operating on your baby, but I bet it will go smoothly. On another note I will trade you my Viper straight up since your car has been devalued by at least 50%..... Your car was made 1 day before my birthday, not the same year,lol so I will add back 10%.
Love that color post a pic...

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