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Old Sep 24, 2003 | 08:34 PM
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I just bought my 88 bonneville a few weeks ago from an older couple ( ) and the only thing I've noticed so far, is that when I come to a stop at a stop sign or red light, the air still blows as hard, but it isnt near as cold. I got a friend to check everything, and he said the AC was "overcharged".. so he fixed that.. and it still occurs. its nothing really serious, but can get annoying during the summers in florida Any1 know what causes this or tips on what to check into?

(it was switched over from freon to w/e the newer standard is)

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Old Sep 24, 2003 | 08:43 PM
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What are the high side and low side pressures?
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Old Sep 25, 2003 | 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by fuddyduddy121
What are the high side and low side pressures?
not sure
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Old Sep 25, 2003 | 03:14 PM
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Maybe the compressor is weakening??
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Old Sep 25, 2003 | 03:20 PM
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A/C cool only when rollin eh? Hmmm, sounds like my 89 SE and its air conditioning...better know as rollin with the windows down
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Old Sep 25, 2003 | 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by 89BonnieSE89
A/C cool only when rollin eh? Hmmm, sounds like my 89 SE and its air conditioning...better know as rollin with the windows down
My A/C is 220. 2 windows down at 20 mph!!

But, seriously, it sounds like a compressor problem.
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Old Sep 25, 2003 | 04:36 PM
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alright thanks guys.. I'll look into the compressor thing sometime this weekend.. I need a job :?

turn 16 in a few days... gotta find somewhere to work.. any ideas?
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Could be a sign of a leak, low charge, poor retrofit, clogged condensor, etc. Always start by checking the pressures and go from there.
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Originally Posted by fuddyduddy121
Could be a sign of a leak, low charge, poor retrofit, clogged condensor, etc. Always start by checking the pressures and go from there.
Very true. I don't always think process here.
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Old Sep 25, 2003 | 05:54 PM
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Thats why we have our man Fuddy
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