Affected Component: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Date Published

JUL 12, 2019

NHTSA TSB #

10162461

TSB Document

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You can still get the detailed info from Mini for this TSB. Call your local Mini dealer's service department & ask for a copy of TSB# M640108.

Summary

Air Conditioning System Leak Testing. The customer complains of poor or no air conditioning cooling. After further diagnosis, the system is found to be low or empty of a refrigerant charge, but when using an electronic leak detector, no leak can be found. CAUSE: In most cases, an electronic leak detector is not sufficient for identifying small leaks in the system. Electronic leak detectors can give false alarms and can lead to an improper diagnosis of small leaks. A leak cannot be located exactly if accessibility is impaired (in the case of the expansion valve, evaporator or condenser).