Can a Refrigerant Leak Cause the A/C to Stop Cooling in the Toyota Hilux?

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Can a Refrigerant Leak Cause the A/C to Stop Cooling in the Toyota Hilux?

Low refrigerant levels can cause weak cooling o r completely stop the A/C from working. Have you ever had to refill o r fix a refrigerant leak?

Lubaba asked on 11 Feb 2025 14:39:37 pm

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Car Mechanic Expert - on 11 Feb 2025 14:44:32 pm

Yes, low refrigerant levels due to a leak can cause weak cooling o r complete failure. Common signs include:

Gradual Loss of Cooling – The A/C gets weaker over time.
Hissing Sound – A leak in the system may produce a hissing sound when the A/C is off.
Oil Stains Near A/C Components – Refrigerant leaks often mix with compressor oil, leaving stains.
Frequent Need for Refilling – If you have to refill refrigerant often, there’s likely a leak.

Common Leak Points:

A/C hoses and fittings
Compressor seals
Condenser o r evaporator coil
Schrader valves valves used for refrigerant refill

To fix the issue, a mechanic can use UV dye o r electronic leak detection to find and seal the leak before refilling the system.