A/C only gets cold at higher RPMs...

[SilverBullet75]

Can't find anything in the Search, so here goes...

A/C at idle and slow mph blows luke warm... On the highway it's nice and cold.
So, today I experimented. At 25 mph, put it in Neutral and revved it to 4500rpm. Instant cold.

Ideas?
Thanks!
---JIM---

[Gussie2000]

I have notice that same thing,not only with the VX but even with other cars too.

As the engine's RPM moves up the serpentine belt goes up in revs causing the A/C clutch to compress more & faster.

I'm sure one of our "gurus" will light up our thoughts pretty soon

[SilverBullet75]

My old '99 Astral had better a/c than my current '01...
BTW... freon level is good.

[Gussie2000]

My old '99 Astral had better a/c than my current '01...
BTW... freon level is good.

Mines is pretty cool after few minutes,instead the jeep liberty that my company assigned to me couple of weeks ago for supervising is a joke of a A/C system.

I got to turn it to the max level to get some chill in there

[VXorado]

My old '99 Astral had better a/c than my current '01...
BTW... freon level is good.

What's the freon pressure? Only asking because I know if the pressure is too high, the AC wont run as cold. Maybe check it a few times and see if your losing freon

Also could be the compressor starting to go out

Good luck, at least it "sort of" works right?

[Chopper]

Time to check your oh-so-pricey compressor. Notice any "Dragon Blood" (bright green fluid) on your drive or garage floor? Good luck with this one. Get out your checkbook

[tom4bren]

I have the same problem with my Eclipse so let us know if you ever find the solution.

& yes, I've checked the Freon - too much pressure. I've been avoiding taking it in to have the system purged & refilled since I'm not convinced it will fix the situation.