Air Condtioning

2005 MERCURY MONTEGO
116,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DPOTTERUSA
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The air conditioner in my Montego only blows cold air when I go over 50 mph or am climbing a hill. I had it serviced but it didn't do it any good. What is wrong with my air conditioner?
Jul 31, 2011 at 2:33 AM
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AUSERNAME123456
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It could be the ac pressure switch, or a clogged orafice tube.
Jul 31, 2011 at 2:00 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Most likely the orafice is plugged.
Oct 10, 2011 at 4:51 AM
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DWECKER
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had the same problem. the fix was the scroll compressor valve. Cost $30 and only two bolts hold it in to compressor. I got mine from Tech Parts Distributors, llc
Hope this helps someone.
Aug 24, 2013 at 3:59 PM
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