Dear JK:
Problem on my 2001 chevy venture van and the a/c is blowing warm,quit working. I
took to a mechanic shop, they put freon in about 3 weeks ago, now it is blowing warm
again. Dont want to take back again. Any ideas where a leaking is? thanks.
JK:
Thank you for the tip / donation.
Yes, here are a couple of common areas that leak freon on those minivans.
Pontiac and Oldsmobile Silhouette too. Here are a couple of pics to look at. Hope this
helps.
Problem on my 2001 chevy venture van and the a/c is blowing warm,quit working. I
took to a mechanic shop, they put freon in about 3 weeks ago, now it is blowing warm
again. Dont want to take back again. Any ideas where a leaking is? thanks.
JK:
Thank you for the tip / donation.
Yes, here are a couple of common areas that leak freon on those minivans.
Pontiac and Oldsmobile Silhouette too. Here are a couple of pics to look at. Hope this
helps.
View from under van.
1- pipes get corroded under the plastic
covers. Carefully cut covers all the way
and inspect the pipes
1- pipes get corroded under the plastic
covers. Carefully cut covers all the way
and inspect the pipes
View of lower front grill looking at a/c
condensor.
2- area of common freon leak. Either
on the outside or inside.
condensor.
2- area of common freon leak. Either
on the outside or inside.
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Some of the most common areas of freon leaking on GM minivans