2001 Hyundai Santa Fe Freon or new Condenser?

2001 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
105,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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PHOVER2337
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I purchased this car used in March 2008. It was cold out.
I did not check to see if the AC was working, or think to check it. Now that is is HOT, I need my AC to work. When I turned it on, turned the blower on, and it just blew out warm air. Do I have to take it to a mechanic to see if it is the Condenser or low on freon? I don't have a lot of money for repair so I would like to save money any way I can. Thank you for your help
Jun 5, 2008 at 9:48 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

You will need to get the system pressures tested first, as you may well have a leak and have lost the refrigerant.

Mark (mhpautos)
Jun 5, 2008 at 11:48 PM
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