My a/c get cold and start to blow hot air when i am on traffic

Asked by Miguel Angel Jul 02, 2019 at 02:16 AM about the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox 2LT FWD

Question type: General

I turn on the a/c sometimes get cold right away sometimes
take time to start to get cold but most of the times don't
cool down the air. Only works good on the freeway higt
speed. Low speed or in heavy traffic doesn't.

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Because the system is designed to work when car is in motion. There is a pulley involved therefore when the car doesn't move the system will not work as well. Check your Freon too. Take to shop. Good luck

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