Low side pressure issue

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Z0d0
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Low side pressure issue

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Hi,
The car is Audi A4. When you first start the car, cooling is good and pressure read as following:
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After some time, the low side pressure quickly builds up and the air becoms humid and warm. Pressure guages read as following:
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Ambient temperature is about 35-40.
Many thanks in advance.
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Re: Low side pressure issue

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Is the compressor clutched engaged or disengaged when that second reading is made? I wonder if the compressor is shutting off or clutch disengaging.
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