A/C works but max (recirculate) comes on and then will go off after a few seconds.

1995 CHEVROLET TRUCK
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INSPECT
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I have checked freon and it's OK. blows cold air but not as cold as max.
Jun 10, 2012 at 8:52 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Recirculation on will always be colder because it doesnt let any warmer air from outside to be cooled.So is the ac compressor cycling?
Jun 10, 2012 at 9:09 PM
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INSPECT
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yes, compressor cycling
Jun 10, 2012 at 10:36 PM
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So did you add any R134?How do you know if it has the correct charge amount.
Jun 11, 2012 at 12:33 AM
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INSPECT
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according to guages 134 ok...
Jun 11, 2012 at 1:09 AM
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Using the gauges to figure out out much charge in the system is called guessing.The only way you can tell for sure how much is in the system for sure is by weight.You use a ac machine to recover the charge and weigh how much comes out.Otherwise no telling how much is actually in there.Just because the low side gaug/charge hose you got at the auto parts store says its in the blue doesnt mean it has the correct charge amount.I wish it was that easy.
Jun 11, 2012 at 2:09 AM
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INSPECT
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OK, thanks. I will get a specialist to check it.
Jun 11, 2012 at 3:12 AM
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Your welcome please give us a update of what they find.
Jun 11, 2012 at 6:32 AM
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