Why does the A/C on my car only cools 10 minutes?

Question

I have an Acura Integra 1993 and our weather here is past 90F degrees so I really need the air conditioner. When I first turn it on, it works just fine. After 10 minutes it starts blowing not-so-cool air but not hot either. I heard that the condenser may be freezing preventing the refrigerant to flow.

Do you think it's a condenser problem or it just needs a refrigerant recharge?

Answer 1

It sounds like.as was suggested,,freeze up,but not the condensor,,it would be the evaporator,there is a sensor that needs to be checked
that will eliminate the issue.

Take the car to a qualified tech and explain in detail whats going on.

Answer 2

It is either one of those problems, to me it sounds like it needs a recharge. If it was frozen up then it would stink bad and smoke more than likley. Try a recharge kit at your auto parts store or take it to a shop.

Answer 3

All refrigerant systems leak. So after 13 years, unless you've had a recharge, you need it now.

Answer 4

First check the level of the refrigerent, need to bring it to someone, it maybe too low or too high and if that is the problem it will not allow your high low switch to engage your clutch on your compressor...
Another thing that can cause this is oxygen in the system....

Answer 5

Yeah I think its the condenser. Until you get it fixed keep the windows down it probably helps I am a young lady but I know what I am talking about I fix on my brothers car all the time.

Answer 6

It may just mean you need a recharge of your freon. When they do that they will check your lines for a leak.

Answer 7

it is prbly bcuz u need a new a/c...if it is too worn out it wil prbly not work rite...but b4 trying that tho talk to a mechanic and get his opinion..