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by woodardhsd
Fri Jun 16, 2017 12:49 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: 02 Passat slow leak through evaporator. Dye question
Replies: 5
Views: 7947

Re: 02 Passat slow leak through evaporator. Dye question

This is actually the first time I've taken it to a shop.

I did attempt to use the light when it was dark outside, but did not use the glasses. If I'm not wearing the glasses will I not be able to see the dye glowing?
by woodardhsd
Thu Jun 15, 2017 7:44 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: 02 Passat slow leak through evaporator. Dye question
Replies: 5
Views: 7947

Re: 02 Passat slow leak through evaporator. Dye question

The light came with yellow glasses, I guess I have to use them to see the dye glowing? I figured they were just to protect your eyes from the UV light.
by woodardhsd
Thu Jun 15, 2017 6:33 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: 02 Passat slow leak through evaporator. Dye question
Replies: 5
Views: 7947

02 Passat slow leak through evaporator. Dye question

Been dealing with a slow leak in my 02 Passat for the last few years. Usually a decent top-off charge from my can of refrigerant would last all summer. I added some in March, but it was already blowing warmer in June. I finally broke down and took it to a shop for diagnosis. They put dye in the syst...