Hi all.

I have a 2012 Octavia with the 1.2 TSI CBZB engine and a single-zone, 3-knob climate control system. I live in a Middle Eastern country with a hot climate, and the AC on its coldest setting is performing okay, but not great. Even after refilling the refrigerant gas, there was still no improvement. When I point a laser thermometer into an air vent with the system set to maximum cold and air recirculation turned on, it reads about 14c. While I have read about the compressor control valve failing completely and causing issues, I haven't found any information on it partially failing. It feels like my AC simply can't reach its true maximum cooling capacity, only getting to about two-thirds of how cold it should actually be.

Anyone experienced this?

my AC is not working completely but I dont care. I hate AC, summer is summer but have read that checking list is

if fan is spinning together with switching AC LED on

and compressor valve is usual suspect

blend flap problem hot air leak