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Old May 14, 2013 | 05:28 PM
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I have a 07 IS350 with 33k miles. Recently I noticed that the a/c would be fluctuating in air flow. When on full blast, the a/c will randomly drop down to very low air flow and go back. Also the highest setting is not as strong as it use to be. Is it time for an a/c fluid flush?
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Old May 15, 2013 | 08:12 AM
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I have a 07 IS350 with 33k miles. Recently I noticed that the a/c would be fluctuating in air flow. When on full blast, the a/c will randomly drop down to very low air flow and go back. Also the highest setting is not as strong as it use to be. Is it time for an a/c fluid flush?
Do you have the A/C auto feature on? That may be the problem.
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Old May 15, 2013 | 11:22 PM
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Originally Posted by darkdream
I have a 07 IS350 with 33k miles. Recently I noticed that the a/c would be fluctuating in air flow. When on full blast, the a/c will randomly drop down to very low air flow and go back. Also the highest setting is not as strong as it use to be. Is it time for an a/c fluid flush?
LOL, AC fluid.... Your AC runs on refrigerant, which is a gas. Was your car recently in an accident?
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Old May 16, 2013 | 05:52 AM
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If it's an airflow problem then I would check the blower fan or perhaps you have the system set on auto which in case will cause it to do that.
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Old May 17, 2013 | 03:00 AM
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is there a different in how cold the ac blows or just the strength
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Old May 17, 2013 | 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by WhatYaGot
Do you have the A/C auto feature on? That may be the problem.
It was not on. I guess I will take the car into the dealership. Gotta do a few routine maintenance soon.
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Old May 17, 2013 | 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by panda08
LOL, AC fluid.... Your AC runs on refrigerant, which is a gas. Was your car recently in an accident?
i was trying not to be a jerk, but i was thinking the same thing lol

To the OP, i would take it in and have the dealer look at it just to be safe. i was thinking the auto feature at first but its not that dramatic of a change even with the auto feature on
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