Q: my ac compresser in my 2004 pt cruiser works then shuts off
when i turn on my ac compresser its works for a little bit and then stops. My ac stops working after this.my plug is connected but gives off pressure and then stops. seems like it was never their. why does my plug give off so much pressure
My car has 140000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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