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Originally Posted by Max
IF your clutch was slipping, you'd smoke it and hear strange noises as well, so if the unit is cooling (but only marginally) I'd suspect a freon leak resulting in a now low charge condition.
Changing out the compressor proper isn't bad. It's the added need to replace the filter / dryer, ensure the correct oil charge is added, evacuating the system of air and re-charging it to the proper level that requires mechanical (A/C) expertise and unique supporting equipment and tools.
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Yes, thanks Max. I took another low side pressure reading today after work and it was at around 28 psi, looking normal again. I'm thinking when I took the reading yesterday afternoon, it was around 90 deg F, while it is now 70 deg F when I took the latest reading. I'm suspecting it may have been a leak, and would only ascertain the bitter cold conditions in Chicago last December to contract some seals to let freon escape, because down here in FL, I'm not losing as much refrigerant, just doesn't seem to be cooling as it did before the trip last Dec. Anyhow, if that didn't make any sense, I did run the AC to hear the compressor kick in right after I started the engine, so it seemed it did, though not sure it's cycling as much as it should, again, could be related to the amount of refrigerant (possibly lost). Well, it doesn't warrant me to take it to the shop at this point, at least I don't think so, but I will pack an extra can of R134a and make sure my Triple AAA card is with me and not expired.
