2000 expedition AC problem - not blend door

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Petesexpy

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This is a very similar problem to the one previously described on this forum. The front AC vents blow slightly cool air (68 F with 81-83 F ambient), while the back blows cold (55-58 F). Blend doors work fine. The front blows cooler when o a long drive (+60 minutes). I only have a cheap gauge sold with a can of R134, butr it shows the low side pressure in the middle of "green" range with only front AC running. It is in the high "red" range (about 1/2 way) when both ACs are running.
The previous tread does not show any solutionto the problem, so any opinions are welcomed.
 

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With the a/c systems in use today you need to know the low and high side pressures and also the static pressure. Once you know that you can determine the next steps. Same idea of the doctor taking your vitals when you first come in for a visit.
The cans with a gauge on them are a waste of money when you can use most auto parts store gauge sets.
 
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UPDATE. Despite charging with the store can, the system was 1.5 lbs low. The store serviced the system and it's much better. Not ideal, but it's cooling just fine in a 100F weather.
 
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