A/C is not blowing as cold as I think it should?

2015 NISSAN ALTIMA
26,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CWISNOWSKI
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The compressor is engaging. I have vacuumed the system and filled it. I will include a photo of my current gauge reading at outside temperature of 100. The tubing is not getting cold under the hood like I believe it is supposed to. Using a temperature probe on the 4 vents inside the car... From left to right after cooling on max AC for at least 30 minutes I have a temperature of 75, 74, 64, and 65. Any advice is appreciated. Also, not sure if it's related but there is a temporary whining sound that comes from under the hood for a second while car is running.
Jun 29, 2023 at 6:06 PM
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I don't see the photo. The vent temperatures are too high which can be caused by a compressor going out. at 100 degrees the high side should be about 260 psi and the low side about 45 PSI.

Please check out this guide which should help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/re-charge-an-air-conditioner-system

This video as well:

https://youtu.be/4EqdrBVb0sY

Here is a generic guide to help you step by step with instructions in the diagrams below to show you how on your car:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-air-conditioner-compressor

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Jun 30, 2023 at 11:05 AM
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CWISNOWSKI
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I have reloaded the photo of the gauges after charging the system with the proper amount of freon. So based on the previous answer... It could be just that the compressor itself is failing. Also, is there any concern with the 2 vents on the left being about 10 degrees higher than the 2 vents on the right side?
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Jun 30, 2023 at 12:54 PM
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If the engine is running and the system if full the compressor is bad. Thanks for the image.
Jul 1, 2023 at 11:27 AM
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CWISNOWSKI
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Okay and is there any concern about the difference in temperature from the left side of the car to the right side? The temperature out of the vents?
Jul 1, 2023 at 12:22 PM
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Not at the moment, you may have a blend door actuator that is not working correctly but I would do the compressor first.
Jul 3, 2023 at 11:13 AM
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CWISNOWSKI
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I changed all A/C components and it seems to be resolved at this time.
Jul 24, 2023 at 2:00 PM
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Thanks for letting us know, we are here to help, please use 2CarPros anytime.
Jul 25, 2023 at 6:36 PM