1998 Mazda Protege AC Stops When Hot

1998 MAZDA PROTEGE
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GMJOHNSON99
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My air conditioner in my 1998 Mazda Protege works intermittantly, it stops working when the outside air temperature is about 80 degrees or warmer. I have had this problem for over a year now, does anyone know what the problem could be?
Apr 16, 2006 at 12:07 PM
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LOSONE
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Yup, it needs some R-134A. It will probably take one 12 oz can to correct the problem. You can get a recharge can with oil, dye with the gauge from the Zone for $24.95 Good luck
Apr 16, 2006 at 12:59 PM
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Recharge the A/C with about one 12 oz can of R-134A, preferably a can that includes oil, dye, and a gauge.

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The owner of a 1998 Mazda Protege reports intermittent A/C that stops working when the outside temperature is about 80 degrees or warmer. The expert says the system likely needs R-134A and that one 12 oz can with oil, dye, and a gauge should correct it.

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