A/C stops every year in August then works in October

2000 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
112,000 MILES • 0.5L • V8 • TURBO • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KATHIE J
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A/C stopped every year for last five years! Took car to A/C repair and they told me it could be Freon leak to check it $129.00. Told me no Freon and needs leak checked! No money for that and left. A/C worked fine few days before was so cold turned temperature up. They did something to A/C because didn't cycle any more!! Now have a leak or repair shop ripping me off and disconnected cycling or broke it? How do I check to see whats wrong with A/C? Should I put some Freon in it?
Sep 30, 2019 at 10:59 PM
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Hello,

It does sound like you have a leak. here is a guide to help you find it and a video on how to charge the system:

https://youtu.be/yrhWKlQEPWw

and

https://youtu.be/uZrQCGwXfek

Please run down these guides and report back.
Oct 3, 2019 at 1:24 PM
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