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Old Aug 28, 2010 | 09:33 AM
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AC works well around town. When on the highway today driving, 65-70 mph, it's not as cold and doesn't seem to blow as strong as usual. It's 85 outside. Seems like a lot of water under the truck when I parked . System recently recharged. After stopping for a while it gets cold again. Is this normal. Thanks.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2010 | 11:56 AM
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When was the last time you had it recharged, you probably are low on freon.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2010 | 12:12 PM
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Was it fully evacuated or just topped off?
 
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Old Aug 28, 2010 | 02:18 PM
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I had it in the shop a month ago to fix ac hose. Not sure if they evac or topped off. Will look at invoice when I get home
 
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Old Aug 28, 2010 | 04:33 PM
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Yeah, if they didn't, run out to Autozone and buy a can of refrigerant (freon isnot used anymore.) Make sure it has a gauge with it and you can recharge it yourself. I did this about a month ago and the A/c has been great ever since.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2010 | 04:40 PM
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if they fixed an AC hose I figure they had to evacuate and refill. Maybe you have a small leak somewhere
 
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Old Aug 28, 2010 | 10:12 PM
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If you keep having to refill the R-134A, there is a leak somewhere. There is a pipe that goes from the "low" vacuum point fill for the a/c system, down the drivers side fender, and ends behind the Land Rover grille badge. That connection is a point of failure, and I should know as I had to replace it for $130.00 and the evaporator/drier as well for another $60.00.
The easiest way detect it is to have UV dye enter the a/c system when it is refilled, and with the UV light check where the leak is. You can also look behind the badge to see if the connection is damp, and/or you might smell the R-134A leaking out. You can also listen for a hissing sound as well.
 
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