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Old Aug 19, 2011 | 08:31 PM
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Question A/C only works when car is cold?

hey guys ... just like my title says, its been like this for about a year and never really cared why it was like this cause i don't really use it on less its really hot out and cant stand the heat. but any ways, iv noticed that when iv been driving around and the car is at it temp the A/C doesn't get cold just blows hot/warm air for 5+ min and i turn it off cause i dont like driving with hot air blasting when it already is hot. lol just saying. but when i just start the car it throws hot hot/warm air for about a min then it gets cold, but not ice cold, just cold. then when the car warms up it just gets less cold but still cold.

well just wondering whats the deal ? any one have this issue?

thanks - mike
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Old Aug 19, 2011 | 10:54 PM
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Just repaired the same problem on mine it was the clutch on the compressor. It would stop engaging when it got warm. dealer wanted a arm and a leg for just the clutch I picked up a used compressor and all is good now.
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Old Aug 20, 2011 | 01:46 AM
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Originally Posted by boosted2x2
Just repaired the same problem on mine it was the clutch on the compressor. It would stop engaging when it got warm. dealer wanted a arm and a leg for just the clutch I picked up a used compressor and all is good now.
ook ... awesome thanks a lot, i figured that's what it was. also that's probable what that rattling sound is too.
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Old Aug 20, 2011 | 08:47 PM
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my car did the exact same thing, on the highway it would work just fine but around town it would blow warm/hot air. Last week when i turned it on it makes a loud noise now so im guessing the clutch took a crap. I bought a new compressor and getting it installed next saturday, crossing my fingers that it will work great after.........
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