Can't figure out why I'm not getting cold air - compressor works and system is charged (I think).

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Re: Can't figure out why I'm not getting cold air - compressor works and system is charged (I think).

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Typically will not lose oil during a recovery/recharge. Typically will not lose oil with tiny leak over a few years (such leak is normal/expected).
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Re: Can't figure out why I'm not getting cold air - compressor works and system is charged (I think).

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Awesome! Good to know! Thank you
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Re: Can't figure out why I'm not getting cold air - compressor works and system is charged (I think).

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hi
Besides being low on refrigerant .

Does your vehicle make/model have a cabin filter ?? If dirty change it out ,, if not the evaporator core will most likely be covered in debris . Any vehicle can have a dirty evap core as early as 60,000 miles . Some times it might be needed to drill a hole and use a camera to check evap core cleanliness .

Did an evaporator the other day as I was suspicious . After pressure testing for leaks , looking for oil stains , UV light to look for dye no luck . Once the evaporator was removed found 2.5 inch sq patch of dye on fins . Remember this was not picked up outta the interior vents or evap drain
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Re: Can't figure out why I'm not getting cold air - compressor works and system is charged (I think).

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Thanks. Cabin filter was nasty but replaced.

AC is blowing cold now. Evaporator core probably does not require cleaning at this time.
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