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A/C blows warm, sounds like there might be a leak in freon lines

With a/c (set to MAX or A/C), a/c blows warm air. Attempted to charge freon, i could hear a hissing sound coming from somewhere around the part that the low pressure valve is connected to. after leaving vehicle and then returning minutes later to recheck pressure, pressure is zero. I'm sure it's a leak, but i can't tell where it's coming from. What is the nomenclature of the component that the low pressure valve/port is connected to?

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Go to the parts store and get a can of freon with dye and try that, maybe you can solve your problem that way and then figure out what is
the best course of action,

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