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Old Jul 21, 2012 | 04:45 PM
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Default ac problem need help!

i took it to the shop they said it was the fan clutch.
so fixed it...it was blasting cold air.
now maybe a week later.
when i come to a stop it stops blowing cold.
only when i drive it blows cold. im hoping its not the compressor...
i need solutions!!!!
if it is the compressor so be it. but i fell like it dosent explain how it could be cold for a week???
then just stop spontaneously.....
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Old Jul 21, 2012 | 04:52 PM
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I would be curious to a solution on this. Mine is ice cold while moving then just "meh" when in traffic. Granted it is 103deg + right now in Texas.
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Old Jul 21, 2012 | 05:21 PM
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im in texas too hahah
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Old Jul 21, 2012 | 06:09 PM
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I'm in an AC class right now and I'll probably start taking my ASE for it soon. You guys need to take it to an AC shop and have them do a performance test. I'll see if i can find the pressure specs but you need to have it checked for leaks/air/moisture in the system.
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Old Jul 22, 2012 | 12:08 AM
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This kept happening to someone on the.forums and he solved it.by adding electric.fans.on the.condensor.
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Old Jul 22, 2012 | 12:10 AM
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Here ya' go https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=636784
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Old Jul 22, 2012 | 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by dannydanny
i took it to the shop they said it was the fan clutch.
so fixed it...it was blasting cold air.
now maybe a week later.
when i come to a stop it stops blowing cold.
only when i drive it blows cold. im hoping its not the compressor...
i need solutions!!!!
if it is the compressor so be it. but i fell like it dosent explain how it could be cold for a week???
then just stop spontaneously.....
I say this all the time, If you pay a shop to diagnose a problem and their diagnosis is not truely the solution then go get your money back

Mine does the same thing when its 105+ here... I think it just has alot to do with the fact the condenser is sandwiched to the radiator so it pretty much just heat soaks at a stop
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Old Jul 22, 2012 | 06:31 PM
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Sounds like there is an issue for sure. I'm in Vegas where its easily over 110-115 in the middle of the summer. AC should stay cold while your at a stop.
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