A/C not blowing cold air?

2005 CHEVROLET AVEO
195,000 MILES • 1.6L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ARLEDGE88
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My A/C would blow cold, gradually got worse by not blowing cold air unless vehicle was moving, now it doesn't blow cold air at all
May 10, 2023 at 9:39 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

This could be the result of low Freon. By chance, do you hear the AC compressor turn on when the AC is requested on? If not, try charging it first.

Here is a link that explains how it's done:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/air-conditioner-how-to-add-freon

Also, take a look at this link, you may find it helpful:

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

Let me know if that helps or if you have other questions.

Take care,

Joe
May 10, 2023 at 9:48 PM
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ARLEDGE88
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I appreciate it, yes, the compressor comes on and stays on, recharged Freon too.
May 10, 2023 at 9:50 PM
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STRAILER
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It sounds like you have a compressor that has gone out, so we need to get a set of gauges to check the high and low side.

here is a video to help please let us know what the high and low side pressure are at idle:

https://youtu.be/4EqdrBVb0sY


Please go over this guide and get back to us.
May 11, 2023 at 5:25 PM
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