1999 Chrysler Cirrus Big A/C Leak From Radiator?

PLANET_ROB

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1999 CHRYSLER CIRRUS
6 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
23,000 MILES

Hi all. I have an A/C refrigerant leak that seems to be spraying from under the radiator on the driver-side.

In looking at the radiator, it looks as if there are two fairly large radiators sandwiched together, along with a very small one on the grill side of both of them.
Are there refrigerant tubes going to a radiator in front of the car and if so, where on the driver-side could a leak occur? In looking over there, I don't seem to see any joining pipes. All I thought I saw was tranny fluid lines coming in on that side.

EDIT: I went out there and yes, there are tubes coming from my A/C system going to the radiator(s), BUT they go in on the passenger side.

Any ideas? The leak is bad enough that it misted out when I tried to put in refrigerant.

Thanks in advance. Rob

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MHPAUTOS

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Hi there,

What you are looking at is the A/C condenser, it sits in front of the radiator, I would say it has developed a crack, this will have to be replaced.

Mark (mhpautos)

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Wednesday, August 11th, 2010 AT 4:49 AM

PLANET_ROB

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Thanks!

I can't really see in there. Can this condenser be taken off by itself? I know I may have to pull the radiator, but does this little condenser have fittings so I can take just it off and replace just it? Also, is the second big radiator for the tranny? Seems odd that it would need that much cooling. I've never owned a car that had a huge radiator for the tran.