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What valve(s) is this? It makes a hissing sound when I shut off the car. Please ID it

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Old 07-14-2005, 09:31 AM
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something related to the A/C?
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A/C lines typically make a hissing type sound when you 1st shut down.
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Yep, a/c it is
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I was assuming it was related to A/C. Wasn't sure if the hiss was some leak though. It does go away
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those would be where you recharge. but nothing is coming out of them. expanding back 2 room temp
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As long as your A/C is working it's a normal sound and not a leak.
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