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Old Aug 8, 2013 | 08:21 PM
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AC only cold at 2000+ RPMs

I never use the air conditioner, I like windows. My wife doesn't share my fondness for fresh air so when she is with me I sometimes gotta run that AC. Lately, it blows outside temp air after about 15 minutes. If I get the RPMs up, it will get cold again for a few seconds. Any suggestions?
 
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Old Aug 8, 2013 | 08:38 PM
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SpringerPop's Compressor Clutch Air Gap


Try giving this a look. I bet if you were to go out and tap the a/c clutch when it was not cooling, it would engage and get cold again.

Its really easy and can be done in less that 30 minutes.
 
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Old Aug 8, 2013 | 11:33 PM
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Make sure that you stay within the tolerances for the clearance. It will ruin your clutch and pulley over time. I'm not sure of the clearance specs.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2013 | 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by USMCJosh
Make sure that you stay within the tolerances for the clearance. It will ruin your clutch and pulley over time. I'm not sure of the clearance specs.
SpringerPop's procedure gives the specs. Good to point that out again, though.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2013 | 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by carltonwebb
SpringerPop's Compressor Clutch Air Gap


Try giving this a look. I bet if you were to go out and tap the a/c clutch when it was not cooling, it would engage and get cold again.

Its really easy and can be done in less that 30 minutes.
Was finally able to give this a try and sure enough it worked. Easy and simple. Thanks for the great suggestions.
 
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