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Originally Posted by LVP
When I got my X5, the AC didn't work. I took it to a shop that did a proper evac and then refilled the system with a leak sealer and dye. I think this is the proper way to do it, so if there is a leak, you can find it.
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Dye will only work if you can spot the leak. A leak in the evaporator coil will not be able to see because of the location.
I brought an E34 Touring because the lady that owned it before me brought it in every year to have the refrigerant top off. She inquired about having the system fix and since they couldn't find the leak they told her it would cost more than what the car was worth to fix the AC. Got the car for a song because of a non working Ac. Used a sniffer to locate the leak and replaced the condensing coil. The AC was still blowing cold when I sold it to a BMW mechanic.