A/C not getting cold

2008 SCION XB
35,445 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SCION XB 08
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Hi, what can I do to fix my A/C? it just started yesterday it doesn't want to get cold anymore.. I'm a girl and i don't know nothing about car just drive them.. please
help. some websites said i need to get a air conditioner charger something like that.. how much will that cost?
Sep 27, 2010 at 3:23 PM
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DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

It sounds like your A/C system might be low on refrigerant if it blow air but not as cold as it used to be. They sell a do it yourself charge kit at all auto parts stores for about $40.00. There are instructions on the can and it should take less than an hour to get results assuming there are no leaks in your ac system. Here is a tutorial showing how to add refrigerant to your A/C system:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/air-conditioner-how-to-add-freon

I've attached a picture below of what the do it yourself charge can looks like. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
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