Why does the car air conditioner sometimes cool and sometimes not?
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There are several reasons why a car air conditioner may sometimes cool and sometimes not, including a broken drive belt, a covered condenser, improper operation of the blower fan, or insufficient refrigerant. Broken Drive Belt: Check if the drive belt is broken or loose. If the drive belt is too loose, it will slip, accelerate wear, and fail to transmit power. Also, check for any noise inside the compressor. Noise may indicate damaged internal components, and internal wear can prevent effective compression. Covered Condenser: Check if the condenser fins are covered with dust. If the condenser fins are covered with dust, the efficiency of the condenser will be significantly reduced. Improper Operation of the Blower Fan: Operate the fan at "low, medium, and high" speeds. If there is any abnormal noise or the motor is not functioning properly, it should be repaired or replaced; otherwise, the airflow will be insufficient. Insufficient Refrigerant: If you see a large number of bubbles through the sight glass, it indicates insufficient refrigerant. If you pour water on the condenser to cool it and still see no bubbles in the sight glass, it indicates an excess of refrigerant.