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Buick Riviera

Report: AC System Prone to Leaks/Pressure Sensor Failures

Buick Riviera Problem

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Model Years Affected: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996

Average Mileage: 95,950 mi (88,000 mi - 103,900 mi)

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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Visitor, 1996 Buick Riviera, 88,000 mi

ac was serviced 3 times . however after 5 days the freon had leaked out. although the tech had put a tracing die and after charging system could not find a leak with sniffer.....still a leak occured etc...HELP

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Geno777, 1990 Buick Riviera, 103,900 mi

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A/C leaks replaced freon with sealer.

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Visitor, 1996 Buick Riviera, 88,000 mi

ac was serviced 3 times . however after 5 days the freon had leaked out. although the tech had put a tracing die and after charging system could not find a leak with sniffer.....still a leak occured etc...HELP

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Geno777, 1990 Buick Riviera, 103,900 mi

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A/C leaks replaced freon with sealer.

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