Air conditioning system works for 5-10 minutes then A/C light starts flashing

168,000 MILES • 2.7L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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PUPPYTANK
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Replaced the relay and recharge the system, also watch compressor it seems to be working.
Oct 19, 2020 at 9:33 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good evening,

Can I have the high and low side readings of the Freon pressure to be sure the pressures are correct? It sounds like one of the sides is out of spec and may be causing the system to shut down.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/re-charge-an-air-conditioner-system

The high side should be 2 times ambient temp plus 15%. The low side should be 25-30 pounds rock solid.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-air-conditioner-not-working-or-is-weak

Roy

Oct 19, 2020 at 10:06 AM
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