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A/C not working?

Tiny
DAVE LEIST
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  • 2007 DODGE CARAVAN
  • 3.3L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 100,000 MILES
AC stops working out panel vents after few minutes of blowing cold. Turn defrost on it blows cold out defrost, turn back to panel it works for few minutes then blows warm again.
Sunday, April 21st, 2019 AT 6:38 AM

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Tiny
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Hello,

It sounds like the system is low on charge. to be sure here is a video to show you how to check the refrigerant level:

https://youtu.be/uZrQCGwXfek

This guide may help as well:

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

Please run down this guide and report back.
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Monday, April 22nd, 2019 AT 4:26 PM
Tiny
CLYDE FORD
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Air Conditioning problem
2007 Dodge Caravan 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

I get an occasional mildew or mold odor from my Air Conditioner. I have tried lysol and today I took it to a shop who used another product, yet the odor came back on the way home. My wife is ready to get rid of the car. Can you advise what to do?
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Monday, May 11th, 2020 AT 11:49 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Did you change the cabin air filter?

There are different cleaners on the market, some don't work or some don't get in deep enough to the are needed.

I would contact the shop that did the work and ask why it didn't work. They may well do it again at no charge. That is where I would start.
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Monday, May 11th, 2020 AT 11:49 AM (Merged)
Tiny
CLYDE FORD
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The service people told me this model does not have a cabin air filter.
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Monday, May 11th, 2020 AT 11:49 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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They may be right....


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/30961_car_3.jpg



and NAPA is wrong.
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Monday, May 11th, 2020 AT 11:49 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Air Conditioning problem
2007 Dodge Caravan 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive 52000 miles

The side I plug in to to recharge. Would the cap be marked in Blue?
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Monday, May 11th, 2020 AT 11:50 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Yeah blue for cool. Red for bad, hot, blood. Ok You can't really hook it up wrong, the fittings match up. Always put freon into the low side-Blue
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