When idling the A/C does not blow cold air

2014 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT
110,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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PETROYADA
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Why the car A/C not blowing cold air when idle?
Low pressure side from ac cooler is too high and high pressure side is too low.
When accelerating about 2,000 rpm's the blowing cold air will be perfect.
Please send me how can i rectify the problem, and how can i dismantle compressor inside if required?
Many thanks.
May 1, 2020 at 10:58 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

I need the high and low side readings when the system is running.

Are the cooling fans running with the A/C on?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-an-electric-cooling-fan-works

If they are not working, the air will not be cold especially at idle. When you drive, you are forcing air through the radiator.

Roy

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May 1, 2020 at 11:59 AM
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PETROYADA
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Yes, the cooling fans are running with the A/C on.
May 1, 2020 at 5:51 PM
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PETROYADA
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Low side :45 psi.
High side : 150 psi.
In idle .
May 1, 2020 at 5:52 PM
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Okay, the low side is too high. It should only be 25-30 pounds and rock solid.

The high side should be 2 times outside temp plus 15%.

It looks like you need a expansion valve and a dryer so far.

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

Roy
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May 2, 2020 at 4:11 AM