Low freon charge would be the first thought. If it seems that in the cool morning if the blower is on low speed the left side feels coo,l but when the load on the whole unit goes hotter, you don't get cooling, that would be a good description.

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I just bought my Bonneville 4/15/10. It's a beauty. I swear that I tested the a/c when I test drove it and it worked. However, I am now experiencing the same problem that you described... ICE Cold air on passenger side. Warm (sometimes cool NOT COLD) air on Driver's side. Dual Climate Control ...