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The shop has the equipment. I'd ask for a quote to replace the O-ring and replace refrigerant separately, and one if the condenser/drier needs to be replaced. Access to the fitting/O-ring looks straightforward from your photo.

If it really is the condenser leaking, then you'd pay the TOTAL of the ...

Refrigerant was put in with dye by auto shop. After 12 days, leak was found at the high side line where it meets the condenser (please see photo below). Could the leak be due to a leaky o-ring? I was told that the leak is likely at the condenser assembly itself instead of the o-ring.

The AC ...

Using a pair of UV goggles and special light in a darkened garage, if you see traces of dye coming from the condenser, you'll have to replace it, along with the receiver/dryer, which might be integral with the condenser.

Likewise, if you see dye coming from the mating surfaces of the "peanut ...

I have a 2011 Honda Accord. The AC worked fine until last summer (2024) and it completely stopped working this May. Refrigerant was put in with dye by auto shop. After 12 days, leak was found at the high side line where it meets the condenser (please see photo below). Could the leak be due to a ...