AC kicks on and off and the free on is full

2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING
98,500 MILES
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TBORTO2013
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I am having a slight problem with my ac... it kicks on for like 30 seconds and kicks back off even when it is really hot in the car. I have no clue what could be wrong with it. I am hoping for only a switch or a sensor that has went bad...
Jul 17, 2013 at 8:17 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Have you checked to make sure the system is properly charged? If it is low on freon, this can happen.
Jul 17, 2013 at 1:14 PM
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TBORTO2013
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Yes i have gotten it charged. Just got it done yesterday at 1.5lbs. The max my system holds.
Jul 18, 2013 at 7:28 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Have you checked the cycle switch?
Jul 18, 2013 at 3:35 PM
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Where is that located?? My uncle, who was the one who recharged it with the system he has at his shop, said the same thing, but I'm not sure where it's located at...
Jul 18, 2013 at 10:04 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It should be on the accumulator dryer. I have attached a pic of one.
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