A/C issue

NASER NASER

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2013 CHEVROLET CRUZE
4 CYL
TURBO
2WD
MANUAL
130,000 MILES

Is the fan on these cars supposed to come on once the A/C is on? Or only after it is needed if the car overheats? Doesn't overheat at all and when cold A/C is cold but after leaving it idle for few minutes the fan comes on high for 2 seconds and shuts off, compressor clutch engaged. When the fan kicks on I feel the A/C cold for few seconds.

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BMDOUBLE

MECHANIC
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First you will need to get pressure readings from the A/C system with a gauge set. The fan should kick on when the high pressure side of the system reaches a predetermined pressure to bring the pressure down, which in turn will keep the temperature out of the vents cool. You could possibly have a pressure switch issue or an issue related to the Freon level, the first step to verify this is with a gauge set. Here is guide that can help: https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-air-conditioner-not-working-or-is-weak