98 1.5L trouble with AC all summer. Mechanic? I took it to pumped it down, evacuated, recharged. Said it took more than he expected(within specs) did not add oil, gage showed flutter, which he interpreted as bad valve. When it works, it works great. I just never know if it's going to work at all, or stop blowing cold on the road, or come back 10 minutes later. Comp, is turning, fan is blowing, it's just not cold air.

 

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