AC turns off when driving

Tiny
CAR GUY 117
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  • 2004 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
  • 2.2L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 100,000 MILES
My AC works but it will only kick on when the car is idling and not moving, as soon as I start to drive it kicks off after about second gear. I cannot figure out why. Please help if have any any ideas.
Saturday, July 21st, 2018 AT 12:20 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
  • MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
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The system does this when it is low on Freon. Here is a guide and a video to help you add the refrigerant:

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

and

https://youtu.be/uZrQCGwXfek

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
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Sunday, July 22nd, 2018 AT 1:02 PM

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