Air Con Questions

[Bigjeeze]

My Air con has gone wonky again after 4 years. I had the flashing display issue and when I checked the air low pressure side ( using a top up gauge ) it showed no pressure. So therefore the compressor didn't turn. I decided to try and look for the possible leak but couldn't see any - I checked all the usual places, Condenser etc but couldn't see anything amiss. I bought one of those dye and seal cans - put it in but of course not enough pressure to make the compresor start . I then thought that in for a penny in for a pound - so I used my Air compressure toi pout in approx 25 psi - which is average for the operating pressure. Display stopped flashing - fans come on High pressure pipe from compressor gets really hot - but no cooling - not surprising as there is not enough gas in the system . My intention was to get the dye/sealer circulating so that I could see any leaks. So far so good. My issue now is that I want to get the system properly refilled etc - but as I can't find the problem and so far it seems like the pressure is holding - do I waste my money or not?. Any suggestions?

[Mirez]

Tricky one, if its leaked over 4 years then great (well-ish lol).

 

Think I would leave it turned off but give it a week or two and then measure the pressure again, see if its dropping or stable.

[Bigjeeze]

Good advic e Mirez - ThanksSounds like a plan!. If it maintains the pressure then I will go for a regas etc.Cheers