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Most times when the AC only produces cold air when the car is moving, it is the result of low Freon. What you should do is check the system's low and high side pressures to determine if one or both are low.
Based on outside temperatures, pressures will change. Here are a couple examples of proper pressure based on temperature:
80 degrees F low side should be 45psi to 50psi.
High side should be 175psi to 210psi
Take a look at this link. It discusses how to recharge the system:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/air-conditioner-how-to-add-freon
Here is another link which discusses issues with the AC not working:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-air-conditioner-not-working-or-is-weak
The proper way to check and diagnose the problem is by using gauges to determine both the low and high side pressures, especially when it stops working. This link shows the gauges in use.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/re-charge-an-air-conditioner-system
If you find that the low side is too low and the high side it too high, suspect a blockage of the orifice tube or expansion valve. Note: Over charging the system can cause it to malfunction, too. If you do have gauges, let me know what you find and also what the ambient temperature is when checked. That way I can better help.
Let me know if this helps or if you have other questions.
Take care,
Joe
Thursday, July 16th, 2020 AT 12:01 PM
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