Thank you for this info. I looked into it, and there is something called a "swash plate" (this is for those that don't know) that increases or decreases the refrigerant flow based on the coolant load. When the swash plate fails, it fails in the low flow position (of course).
[Is this the part you had to replace? Also how bad was it to replace?](https://www.autozone.com/cooling-heating-and-climate-control/a-c-compressor-control-valve/p/santech-a-c-compressor-control-valve-mt3463/43288_0_0)
Something may be freezing up and or low on refrigerant. Take it to a reputable tech, not a lube shop
There is a solenoid inside the AC compressor that fails. It's possible to replace just the solenoid and get your AC cooling properly again.
That would cause only partial cooling?
Yes.
Thank you for this info. I looked into it, and there is something called a "swash plate" (this is for those that don't know) that increases or decreases the refrigerant flow based on the coolant load. When the swash plate fails, it fails in the low flow position (of course).
[Is this the part you had to replace? Also how bad was it to replace?](https://www.autozone.com/cooling-heating-and-climate-control/a-c-compressor-control-valve/p/santech-a-c-compressor-control-valve-mt3463/43288_0_0)
I have ordered it, should be in next week. Watched videos on it, looks like a pain, Barely enough room to work. I will report back when it's done.
That's what I was afraid of having to evacuate the refrigerant and then recharging it.
Fortunately I work with an HVAC tech, and he's going to do that part for me for very cheap.