warm air conditioner while moving

2001 MAZDA TRIBUTE
33,000 MILES
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BLICK9
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The air conditioner blows ice cold when idling. When the car is moving the air warms up. I blocked the heater core and cleaned the fins on the condenser.
Jun 5, 2012 at 1:42 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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you need to see the gauge readings on the ac. i bet it is overcharged

Roy
Jun 5, 2012 at 1:48 AM
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BLICK9
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Ok, thank you!!!!!
Jun 5, 2012 at 2:11 AM
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