Air conditioning issues?

Tiny
KERI FLEETWOOD
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  • 2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA
  • 3.5L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 172,000 MILES
My air was working fine but the guy I live with was charging all his vehicles so I asked if he would do mine. Ever since my air is completely out of wack. Blows cold very little and switches on its own. Well, I just started my vehicle had A/C on high and it started sounding like it was going to shut off, then belt started squeaking so I turned car off.
Saturday, July 23rd, 2022 AT 7:56 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

I suspect the system was overcharged. What did he use to recharge it? As far as the belt is concerned, turn the A/C off and see if the belt still makes noise. The A/C compressor may have been locking up.

Here is what I suggest: If the belt is okay and there is no noise when the A/C is off, you really need to have the system vacuumed down and then recharged properly.

Here is a link showing how it's done:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/re-charge-an-air-conditioner-system

Let me know. Also, let me know what was used to charge your A/C.

Take care,

Joe
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Saturday, July 23rd, 2022 AT 10:30 PM

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