A/C gets colder as I drive but at idle it stops blowing cold like it should

Tiny
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  • 2003 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 170,000 MILES
I know I was here recently about finding the evaporator and expansion valve, but I have this question that might help me understand whats going on. So I changed out the condenser and A/C compressor both new.
i filled up the Freon with one of those gauges I bought from Napa. I got it filled up but not to high just to where my gauge reads full. Anyways A/C compressor goes on, cooling fan is spinning and A/C is cold. Although it's not as cold as it should be and it does get cold like it should when driving, but as i'm idling it will get a little warmer. Now just to be clear this was the reason why I changed out those components with newer ones. A/C had just the right amount of oil. So i'm stuck here thinking maybe I still need to change out the expansion valve and evap. Any suggestions as to why this problem might still be happening?
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Saturday, September 19th, 2020 AT 2:40 AM

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Tiny
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Good morning,

What is the pressure at idle with the A/C on?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/air-conditioner-how-to-add-freon

You cannot tell Freon level by gauge readings at all.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-air-conditioner-not-working-or-is-weak

You really should have a set of gauges so you can read the high and low side pressures.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/re-charge-an-air-conditioner-system

The correct way of filling the system is to evacuate the system for about an hour and then fill with the exact amount of Freon .

I need to see both readings so I can determine if you need the expansion valve.

Roy
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Saturday, September 19th, 2020 AT 4:18 AM
Tiny
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Okay, good idea. I will probably take it into a shop have them evacuate and refill to recommended levels.
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Saturday, September 19th, 2020 AT 4:59 AM
Tiny
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Keep us updated.

Roy
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Saturday, September 19th, 2020 AT 5:05 AM

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