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my truck AC is cold but not as cold as it should be?

For whatever reason it isn't getting as cold as it should be. And I know this because I know other people with the exact same vehicle. Its charged to where it should be and there is no obvious leaks anywhere. My compressor is running fine.

Any help would be appreciated, its 100 degrees outside

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  • 8 years ago
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    I doubt it is charged to where it should be unless a professional recently serviced it. It is impossible to determine state of charge with gauges. Odds are very good that a standard service (don't even think of trying it yourself - those kits on store shelves have destroyed countless compressors) will get it working right... unless you have already damaged the compressor with a kit.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    Could be that your air vents or the AC cooling coil are partly plugged and restricting air flow through the system. If you have a newer vehicle, check for a cabin air filter. This is an option or standard on many newer vehicles these days, and easily overlooked during routine maintenance.

  • 8 years ago

    Its normal that your AC system does not operate as well under extremely hot temperatures because an AC system can only cool the ambient air to a certain extent.

  • 8 years ago

    Stick a thermometer in the airvent so you know real temp., when outside ambient temp. Is in triple digits dont expect your ac to be frigid, it takes longer to cool and maintain temp. If system was improperly serviced it could lack oil, refrigerant, or have uncompressable air in system. If thats ok maybe your metering circuit is bad, ie..expansion valve, orifice tube. Goodluck.

    Source(s): Fleet tech.
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  • 8 years ago

    It's possible that your blend door is stuck, and is allowing some heated air to mix with the cold air.

    Source(s): 25 Year A.S.E Tech
  • Anonymous
    8 years ago

    Not enough coolant in the system or if you serviced this recently, check your cabin filter. May be obstructed.

  • Anonymous
    8 years ago

    There's this great stuff called "Ice Cold" that you could try out.

    Source(s): Coolercarandhome.com.
  • 8 years ago

    Maybe it needs FreeOn. The air condition liquid you put in your truck or car. AutoZone or any vehicle shops or stores will have them.

  • Tony
    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    have it checked at a a/c shop

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