In this video I bring you along as I block off the leaking rear A/C lines on a 2005 Cadillac Escalade. It is a kit I bought off Amazon and it fit and functioned perfectly.
-Enjoy!
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Rear AC Block Off Kit, Fits: 2000-2014 Suburban, Yukon XL, Tahoe, Escalade: https://amzn.to/3PJN3HG
Just so I'm clear. This is a winter beater. The rear lines are complete garbage underneath the vehicle. That is why I never cap them off or cover them up. If somebody wants to go back they would have to replace the rear lines and evaporator so there is no sense in doing anything to prevent dirt from getting in the old ones. Just thought I'd clear that up ðŸ‘
Thank you so much for the video. Can’t wait to block mine off tonight
My van really needs the air conditioner that whole system looked into hit this does not cool off much of anything
This saved the day i was in the shop 3 times until i found this thank u
Great video!
Thanks for great video. Getting ready to do this on ‘10 Odyssey.
Is this pretty much the same process on other GM vehicles, specifically an 04 Trailblazer? I have a leak and the UV dye is telling me it’s in one of the lines going to the rear that’s wrapped in some kind of insulation wrap
How can I get these lines apart like that? Mine seem to be welded together there so corroded.
Great job ðŸ‘
You Gotta Love this Guy….no way He can be a democrat voter.
Mrs O is fun to look at.
Would you add any pag oil back into the system after a rear ac line leak
Been doing a/c work since 1976 done it all , 400 ton chillers to 5000 btu window units, auto a/c to Freightliner trucks good job i think that the price for two good block offs is crazy expensive but on the other hand you saved the owner a bundle by not replacing the a/c lines to the back unit, way to go ðŸ¤
Love it, love it, love it. I'll give this a go. Thanks for the straightforward and complete vid!
Looks like a great kit. I once put on rear lines. Never again!!!
nut on high side to prvent screw from backing out
I realize that all dealers tend to do this to their customers because the person selling you the work is on commission so they sell everything they can all the time even if it doesn’t need it
I don’t trust dealers until they change that model of business
Great work
I hope someone sees this.Has anyone done this who still use the second/third row? Is it too hot in the summer or does it cool the entire vehicle decently still?
Nice find. I have worked on computers for over 40 yrs then hvac field. I have fixed many problems from corroded or loose wires.
There were a couple of vales 6hat had had a visit from the valve nibbler
Can you do this on a tahoe hybrid?
Did this same thing on my 02 Suburban but I was never able to figure out the proper charge to put in it any tips?
Every time I view your channel I learn tons. I'm retired so I'll probably never get to apply any of this knowledge. But thanks anyway for the many many hours of viewing. D Thurston
What’s the purpose of this kit? Your A/C will work again, if you have a leak, in the rear lines?
Im 1k in on my truck, ac compressor, radiator and condenser haven't even looked at the rear yet 😢
Thanks
Could you do something video or something on a like a 2003 X3 BMW where the sunroof they said there's a module or something up front that stops all your key fobs from working seems like everything and the door locks the door lock will not unlock with the key in the stick key or electronically and someone said it it's the sunroof that causes the problem but be nice to have someone who has seen something like that and check it out before we go and put up they want like like $1,500 to check it out and if it has to be replaced it says somewhere near another 3,000
Hi, I have a Chevy Tahoe 2015 that I need block off cap for the rear AC high/low pressure. Can you provide a link or part number for this I keep finding for 2014
Thanks!
Eric
What the best course of action when the line is stuck on and won’t come off?
I’m trying to do this bypass but the rear high press line is super stuck
I have a 2007 sequoia that has a rear AC leak. Will it work also
Eric do they give you the block off kit for the old line to keep all the junk out of the old lines or do you just have to tape it up , please let us know in the comments .
to anyone in the uk it is illegal to ope separte parts of regas an air con system unless your licensed to handle ( take heed the fines are heavy refrigerant
I didn't know these were a thing. My 2014 Tahoe the rear a/c line has some tiny holes in it and the line it's self is about $1,800 and not including any labor. Awesome I can get some a/c back in my Tahoe.
will this help me fix the ac. i think the rear ac expansion valve is bad. will this help with that?
Now, everyone wants to sit up front with Dad. 😂