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Condenser Leaks - 2000 through 2002 Aztek/Montana/Venture/Silhouette

Last Updated: May 30, 2006 Views: 432
Affected Models:

Pontiac Aztek
Pontiac Montana
Chevrolet Venture
Oldsmobile Silhouette

We've seen a pattern failure on 2000 through 2002 U-vans and Pontiac Aztek's where the condenser leaks at the lower right hand corner from stress at the mounting bracket.  These vehicles may all share the same Mitsubishi air conditioning system.  The leak is easy to find since there will usually be a large stain in the lower corner of the condenser.   U.V. dye was added to some of these systems, so, your  customer may even complain of a green oily spot where they park.