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Report: AC System Prone to Leaks/Pressure Sensor Failures

Cadillac Eldorado Problem
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Model Years Affected: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

Average Mileage: 130,271 mi (97,084 mi - 154,000 mi)

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The air conditioning system can be prone to refrigerant leaks and failure of one or more pressure sensors. The AC pressure sensors should be checked for proper operation when ever the AC system is serviced.

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  • Report #1
    cmcob2, 1998 Cadillac Eldorado, 154,000 mi
  • Report #2
    Rodeo666, 1993 Cadillac Eldorado, 97,084 mi
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    leaks where hoses attach to compressor. Tried 5 different comp. and 2 new sets of lower loses and it leaks at the single bolt between the comp and hose

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  • Report #3
    Visitor, 2000 Cadillac Eldorado

    Can hear and see (when I spay area with soapy water) that there is a leak coming from firewall area

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  • Report #4
    Visitor, 2000 Cadillac Eldorado, 140,000 mi

    seems to have proper level of refrigerant but shuts off saying low refrig I just reset the obii code when it happens, sometimes several times a day and sometimes it will go days without it tripping a low refrig. code!
    go figure....

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  • Report #5
    sblomenb, 1999 Cadillac Eldorado, 130,000 mi
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    recharged refrigerant w/ kit and can verify refrigerant is no longer low - now cannot figure out how to reset display "low refrig - a/c off" that I THINK is preventing AC from coming on - anybody?

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