A/C only blowing cool air but not cold

2015 FORD MUSTANG
59,000 MILES • 3.7L • 6 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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ARODR051
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I have changed the cabin air filter as it appeared to be clogged. The A/C compressor and the cooling fan seem to be working properly. Just from looking at the A/C condenser from outside of the grille it seems to have some dirt but not much for me to considered it clogged, do i have to remove the grille and inspect it more further? If not what else can I do to try and resolve this issue?
Apr 8, 2019 at 12:45 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

Can you give the high and low side readings for the A/C while it is running? I need to see the actual pressures.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-car-air-conditioner-works

Roy
Apr 8, 2019 at 12:58 PM
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SEVAG P
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hello thanks for using 2CarPros.

it seems your air conditioning Freon level is low.
check our guides:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-air-conditioner-not-working-or-is-weak
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/air-conditioner-leak-detection
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/air-conditioner-how-to-add-freon
let us know if you need more help.
thank you.
Apr 8, 2019 at 1:05 PM
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Let's start with the pressure readings before going further. If you do not have a set of gauges, you can rent them at a parts store.

Roy
Apr 8, 2019 at 1:06 PM
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ARODR051
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Just rented a gauge set and will be getting the pressure readings soon.
Apr 8, 2019 at 2:42 PM
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Okay, I will be here to help.

Roy
Apr 8, 2019 at 2:44 PM
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My readings were 38 for the low and 430 for the high.
Apr 8, 2019 at 3:55 PM
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Wow. To high. Is the cooling fan working?

Roy
Apr 8, 2019 at 7:20 PM
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ARODR051
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Yes.
Apr 8, 2019 at 8:59 PM
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ARODR051
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The low side pressure port was cool to touch and the high side pressure point was hot to touch. if that helps.
Apr 8, 2019 at 9:02 PM
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I could have been using the gauge set wrong although I doubt it as I was following a guide I found online and used various others to confirm what I read . But just in case would you provide me with the steps you use to ensure proper pressure readings?
Apr 8, 2019 at 9:06 PM
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The high reading is way too high. It should be two times ambient temperature plus 15%.

If it gets too high, there is a blockage in the system somewhere. The condenser is the most common area where it will clog up.

I would recover the Freon and blow through the condenser to see if it is restricted.

Roy

Apr 9, 2019 at 1:26 AM
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ARODR051
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What would you recommend using in order to clean the condensers coils?
Apr 9, 2019 at 8:27 AM
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It will need to be removed and sent to a radiator shop that can clean it with the proper equipment.

Roy
Apr 9, 2019 at 8:29 AM