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

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.
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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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[@gregmccarter2176]

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]

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

[@JohnnyDouchbag-nr5yf]

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

[@michaelsprivateside3476]

Awesome video. Really appreciate how thorough and clear you are in the how-to instructions. My leak ended up being in the condenser, so wish me luck on replacing it (which shouldn't be too hard). You are a saint!

[@ScubaMoto]

Glad I could help and great job on a successful search for the leak. Thanks for sharing.

[@falconmack]

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.

[@edwinjiscoa5695]

Dude....best ac repair video ever.

[@ScubaMoto]

Thanks! I'm glad it helped.

[@utahyork3338]

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

[@ScubaMoto]

You are welcome! I'm glad it helped.

[@JamesStover-gr3hw]

Great video. When you found the leak, I immediately thought “I’d JB weld that”. I’m glad to see you did exactly that lol. I appreciate the video and narrative. Thank you

[@ScubaMoto]

Glad I could help. Thanks for sharing.

[@tyrizzletrains7616]

This is amazing! This is my LAST summer with no AC 😂

[@smoinaladoo]

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]

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

[@rubenm.391]

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

[@ScubaMoto]

Glad I could help! Congrats on a good repair.

[@jamesfoster4555]

Best damn video I’ve seen in years. Thank you sir.

[@ScubaMoto]

I'm glad you liked it and thanks for the great feedback.

[@jamesfoster4555]

@@ScubaMoto got a ‘77 K5 Blazer with Vintage Air. Stopped blowing cold. Found the leak this evening after watching your video. Black Lake Louisiana. It’s hot. The leak is in the high pressure hose. The crimped fitting. Now I just got to find a replacement hose.

[@ScubaMoto]

Oh yeah, JB Weld's not gonna help you on that one. If you can't repair it, Autozone still carries a lot of that old stuff. If not, set your search on "Old Air Products 95-0548 - A/C Hose" and that might get you in the right direction. Thanks again for the comment.

[@lelenbates3367]

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]

Very Nice! Congrats on another durable JB Weld fix.

[@variousrepairs1946]

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

[@ScubaMoto]

Glad you liked it. 👍

[@tomb375]

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

[@ScubaMoto]

JB Weld has its moments. Thanks for the comment.

[@dougjones4987]

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

[@ScubaMoto]

Nice!

[@starvin2889]

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

[@ScubaMoto]

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

[@noelg5916]

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

[@johnmatthews153]

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

[@ScubaMoto]

Glad it was helpful. Thanks for the feedback.

[@juangomez409]

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

[@ScubaMoto]

Glad it helped. Thanks for the comment.

[@robcrossan7987]

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

[@jonathanhernandez6412]

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

[@ScubaMoto]

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

[@turbodrawspeed]

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

[@legendoflongbrew]

Very well done no nonsense video bravo….

[@ScubaMoto]

Glad I could help. Thanks for the feedback.

[@halleffect1]

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

[@ScubaMoto]

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

[@lenardprice6813]

Excellent 😊 thank you very much my doing the same thing they said evaporator core has a leak, my rear ac unit not working as well

[@ScubaMoto]

You're welcome. I'm glad it helped. Thanks for sharing.

[@julianrubiano8654]

great video gonna start the repair this weekend

[@southern_merican]

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

[@ScubaMoto]

Glad I could help. Enjoy the fix.

[@jeremyscott6920]

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

[@ScubaMoto]

Glad to help. Thanks for the feedback.

[@johnnybhoy4278]

Great video and great tips about the JB Weld

[@ScubaMoto]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for the feedback.

[@hugo1655]

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]

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.

[@MrTexaz101]

Excellent tutorial. Thanks

[@ScubaMoto]

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

[@Bossman0513]

Excellent and professional

[@ScubaMoto]

Thanks for the feedback. It means a lot.

[@Nunezification]

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

[@ScubaMoto]

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.

[@clarencereturnsfromscout1139]

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

[@ScubaMoto]

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

[@swamisMotelBand1]

thank you

[@ScubaMoto]

Glad I could help. Thanks for sharing.

[@mg8718]

GOOD JOB ON THIS

[@ScubaMoto]

Thanks.

[@KennethFuimaono]

Great video. Thanks

[@ScubaMoto]

Glad it helped. Thanks for the feedback.

[@freddyroblero7026]

Thank you so much 😊 for this video

[@ScubaMoto]

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

[@steveknecht2767]

Very nice, good job!

[@ScubaMoto]

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

[@roosterpalooza1985]

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

[@ScubaMoto]

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

[@vybesrum3195]

Thanks for the video

[@ScubaMoto]

You bet. I'm glad it helped.

[@happyhusker1163]

Perfect thank you 😊

[@ScubaMoto]

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

[@terrykennedy1375]

Great video.

[@ScubaMoto]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the comment.

[@williamhorn1786]

Thanks for the info

[@ScubaMoto]

Any time! Thanks for the comment.

[@AngPontello]

Very Nice Thanks.

[@ScubaMoto]

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

[@megalegendario]

excelente thanks world........🙏

[@ScubaMoto]

Glad it was helpful. Thanks for sharing.

[@ClimbinConstable]

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

[@ScubaMoto]

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.

[@87studga]

Where you get your green car jack?

[@ScubaMoto]

Harbor Freight. Daytona Long-Reach 3T

[@87studga]

Thank u

[@markmasse05]

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]

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.

[@wapperjaw8282]

TU!!!

[@dustyrhodes2717]

Great video!

[@ScubaMoto]

Thanks. Glad I could help.

[@tonyhammsr6404]

great video Thanks !

[@ScubaMoto]

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