AC Auto experts please step in...I have a question.

[spistols]

2015 Subaru Forester. 188K. Great shape. AC was checked out recently- evacuated and refilled and the shop gave me a clean bill of health. I took it in because the former owners said it would blow cold, then stop blowing cold. Shop said I had a clogged air cabin filter, It blew cold leaving the shop. Now it does not blow cold after a while.

Do I have a bad compressor? If not, what else could it be?

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[keith089]

Leak

 

[keith089]

Have them fill it and add dye

 

[clockerman]

AC compressor clutch was the issue in my Mini. Easy self fix after I finally got clearance. Had to unmount the motor and ratchet strap it back a few inches… German car ****e.

 

[Guncrazy67]

when the vehicle is not blowing cold check the pressures, low about 40- high 175 ish, if they are even the compressor is not working. many different variable but this is where you start

 

[joel2000]

Expansion valve

 

[harrycalahan]

Could be several things. You need to put gauges on it to see whats going on. If you find yourself near south Atlanta, Id be happy to take a quick look for free. If not, I’ll eventually be making a Toccoa run to service a buddies Ac and could swing by.

 

[spistols]

Repair order said dye used and no leaks detected. Also said pressures were good.

 

[spistols]

Harry, thank you. Vehicle is in Hoschton at my kid's house. I may pick it up tomorrow to bring back to the shop who did the work.

 

[CAMSDADDY]

Repair order said dye used and no leaks detected. Also said pressures were good.

If they put dye in it may take a bit especially if its a slow leak. I would take it back and let them check for leaks now. If its low there will be visible dye.