Why doesn't the air conditioning cool properly when turned on in the car?

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LaneAnn
07/29/25 7:43pm
Excessive lack of refrigerant leads to reduced cooling effectiveness. Here is relevant information: 1. Other causes: Excessive impurities in the refrigerant and refrigeration oil can cause minor blockages, resulting in insufficient cooling capacity. Insufficient refrigerant leads to inadequate cooling. A dirty condenser or a loose compressor drive belt can also cause the air conditioning to not cool properly. 2. Refrigerant: Refrigerant loss is mainly due to leaks. Damage to the air conditioning flap motor is a relatively rare issue, but it does occur. The purpose of cleaning the radiator and condenser is primarily for heat dissipation. In spring, cotton-like seeds from poplar and willow trees sticking to the condenser can cause issues such as excessively high engine temperatures or poor air conditioning performance.
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