2006 Kia Spectra Air Conditioning sometimes works

2006 KIA SPECTRA
35,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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MRG341015
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I have a 2006 Kia Spectra. I have had the Air Conditioning recharged, however it does the same thing. The Air Condition will work great for a while as I am driving, then it will stop. Does not seem to be blowing anything out. After a while it may start again. Seems to work when I start up the car and only stops after I have been running the car a while.
Aug 24, 2009 at 10:23 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Most likely faulty Triple Pressure Switch not cycling compressor on and off. So you end up with a freezer instead of AC. The evaporator freezes over air flow stops. turn off it defrosts and it works again for awhile.


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Aug 24, 2009 at 10:46 AM
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