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1999 Ford Taurus AC stops working after a few minutes

Tiny
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  • 1999 FORD TAURUS
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 58,000 MILES
Hi everyone!

I have a 99 Ford Taurus – I just love the car, but I started having some AC problems a few days ago.

The AC works perfect when the car is at idle speed, but as soon as I start driving it around it dies in about 3-5 minutes, blowing hot air. Sometimes if I park the car and leave the engine running for a while it starts working again.
I just added some more refrigerant, and when the AC is running properly the gauge indicates approximately 50psi. I also checked the pressure after driving the car around a little bit, and the AC stops working and the gauge reads about 100psi.
Do you have any ideas what causes this? What can I do?
Thanks!
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Sunday, June 29th, 2008 AT 6:57 PM

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Tiny
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I would check the coolant fan operation
check ac switch s
high and low switch
check for codes

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Sunday, June 29th, 2008 AT 7:23 PM
Tiny
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I will go tomorrow and look for the codes.

How can I check the high and low switches?

Thanks!
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Sunday, June 29th, 2008 AT 8:03 PM
Tiny
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When the pressure get too high the switch should close and coolant fan run on high to cool the system and maintain normal pressure
if get way to high it will shut the clutch off
to prevent damage to the system

good luck
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Monday, June 30th, 2008 AT 6:35 AM

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