Tool - A/C System Ultraviolet Dye Leak Detection System: Overview
412-03DATE
4/98
V8 XJ Series/XK8
MODEL
1998 MY-ON XK8 Range
1998 MY-ON V8 XJ Series
VIN
020446-ON
817272-ON
Leak Detection System - Ultraviolet Dye
Issue:
A UV-Fluorescent Leak Detection System, manufactured by Tracer Products, has been approved for use in the air conditioning systems of Jaguar Cars.
^ The UV fluorescent dye, used in the leak detection system, will be introduced into the air conditioning systems of 1998 MY vehicles, at the above VINs to assist in the rapid and accurate diagnosis of refrigerant Teaks.
^ The dye can be added to the air conditioning systems of vehicles in service using the Tracer Products Universal Connector set.
^ This dye is the only product recommended and approved for this purpose.
^ The dye will remain in the system, within the lubricant, and has no effect upon the refrigerant. Additional dye does not cause a problem.
^ A new receiver/drier is available as a replacement part and has the dye wafer included during manufacture and is identified by a new part number as listed in the Parts Information. This modified part is interchangeable with the existing receiver/drier.
^ The dye wafer is sufficient to charge the system with dye and, if installed in an undyed system, will not require any additional dye to be injected.
^ This dye is visible when illuminated by a UV lamp, either directly or by wiping the suspected area with a cloth and then shining the UV lamp on that cloth.
Action:
When diagnosing refrigerant leaks, use the leak detection system consisting of:
^ A UV fluorescent dye in a transparent tracer stick capsule.
^ A Universal Connector Set which is used to add the fluorescent dye to the air conditioning system.
^ An Ultraviolet Lamp to enable the operator to determine the source of any leak.
Note:
An Ultraviolet Lamp is now mandatory workshop equipment and may be purchased locally or from Tracer Products 1 (800) 641-1133 (USA) or ServEco2 Inc. 1 (888) 466-9898 (Canada).
!Warning:
Always wear protective goggles when using a UV lamp. Do not direct the rays of the lamp at anyone.
Tracer - Stick Capsule Accessories
Tracerline UV Lamps
Parts Information:
Supplier:
TRACER PRODUCTS ServEco2 Inc.
956 Brush Hollow Road, P 0. Box 483 1550 Panama, Suite 112
Westbury, NY 11590 Brossard, QC J4W 2W3
1(800) 641-1133 1(888) 466-9898