A/C blows cold and strong for 15 minutes and then blows cold and very weak until I turn off the car?

Tiny
LUKECHACKO
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  • 2008 HONDA CIVIC
  • 1.8L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 140,000 MILES
When I start up my car, the A/C is blowing cold air very strongly and has no issues with air flow. After about 5-15 minutes of driving the air flow will nosedive to almost no air flow even at the highest fan setting. I will feel just a tiny bit of cold air flowing out at the highest fan setting and it will remain like this until I shut the car off for twenty or so minutes and then it will repeat the same cycle. The cabin air filter is clean, air line PSI is optimal. I don't know the next step to check after this.
Thursday, July 27th, 2023 AT 1:27 PM

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Tiny
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So, what happens is if the A/C system is just a little low on refrigerant the low side pressure drops too low and ices up the evaporator which restricts the air flow. I would add a small amount of refrigerant to see if that fixes the problem. Please watch this video to help you get the pressures correct:

https://youtu.be/4EqdrBVb0sY

And please go over this guide:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/comprehensive-guide-troubleshooting-intermittent-automotive-air-conditioner-problems

Please go over these guides and get back to us.

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Friday, July 28th, 2023 AT 11:53 AM

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