Q: AC Squeaking/not blowing as hard.

asked by on September 20, 2016

When I turn on the AC, there is a high pitched squeaking noise and the AC doesn't seem to be blowing as hard as usual. This is very apparent on the '1' fan setting.

My car has 99970 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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