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AC Problem or Not

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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 3:56 PM
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Not sure if I have a problem or not. I have a 2005 Silverado 2500 HD Ext cab. My AC unit seems to constantly cycle on and off. You can feel the compressor clutch kick in for about 3-4 seconds and then dissengage. So I get a burst of cold air and then semi-cold air over and over. Is this normal operation? I also get much colder air when going below 50 mph. For example on the drive to work today, temp was 100. Cooling was ok driving at 60-70 mph. Slowed to pull into parking lot and temp from AC must have dropped by about 10-15 degrees. Air was extremely cold. Could this be due to fan clutch on the engine disengaging at higher speeds? Is this all proper operation?
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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 11:14 PM
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Sounds like it is low on freon, cutting out on low pressure as soon as compressor engages.
Have it checked for leaks and refilled.
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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 11:29 AM
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Took it in for service and truck is like a refrigerator now, Was low on freon.
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