Q: A/C not working as much
My A/C doesn't work at idle. I've filled and checked for leaking freon, and cleaned off the condenser to improve heat dissipation and double checked the radiator fans but it just doesn't blow cold when I'm at a light. Would it have to do with something like a loose compressor belt or the compressor not getting enough power?
My car has 188000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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