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07-20-2011, 08:41 AM | #1 |
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A/C only blowing out of passenger side?
So here's a weird one. The other day I turn my A/C on and it doesn't feel that cold. I thought, OK, it IS really hot so maybe it needs time to cool down the air.
Not the case. I felt the passenger side centre duct and it was freezing, as was the passenger vent by the window. It's strange since the centre duct is ONE unit with just a splitter on the dash... Does anyone know what I can check? Obviously the A/C is working fine but it seems I am not getting much cold air at all from the drivers side. I've checked the obvious so far (ie: removed cabin filter, checked the centre dash vent for obstructions). |
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Try closing the passenger one and see if the driver's side one starts blowing or perhaps some debris or a critter come popping out.
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I think it's strange though how the centre duct can have two separate temps even though they come from a single duct ... lol. |
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Exactly - That's why I suspect a critter making its home in there.
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Could it be I just need a recharge? Never had one done before. |
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Update on this: Took it in to Toyota for a regular oil change and got them to check the AC just for the fun of it. The guy did a pressure test and said there was barely any Freon left.
They said it was most likely a small leak so they recharged the whole thing and added the dye ... told me to come back in a couple of days to check to see if they could find the leak. Depending on where the leak is I may or may not get the repair done right away as it could end up being $$$$$$$$$$$ to fix. |
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Another update ... it's the sight glass!
Is there an o-ring seal under it? Because there's no way in hell I am replacing the entire Liquid line ($450 part) just because of the sight glass. |
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No, it's all one piece. That line lists for under $200.
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Ugh. Well that sucks. It even looks like you can pop the glass out ... but of course they would make you replace the whole line. Our local shop has the part for $468 (LOL), but I see TRD Sparks has it for $166 plus shipping ... so I think I'll grab it there.
I just hope labour isn't $$$$. |
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07-26-2011, 08:49 AM | #12 |
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Actually I have a quick question for those of you who know about AC systems.
Do I have to replace the drier at the same time as the line? I'm getting conflicting answers saying it you change any part you should replace the drier at the same time to prevent any moisture in the system, but I don't know. |
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I ordered a replacement drier desiccant bag anyways (I think it was $28). |
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Correct. It will have to be evacuated before replacing the part, and then again once the part is on to remove any particulate and moisture.
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Hoping I can get the replacement line in a couple of weeks because August is going to be hot. |
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One more thing: I'm looking at the part numbers for the line and I see the following:
88706A TUBE SUB-ASSY, LIQUID, A 88706‑52440 AIR CONDITIONER-MANUAL(B/RESI COMP/VARI) 1 $489.67 88706‑52450 AIR CONDITIONER-DEALER KIT 1 $427.83 What's the difference? I think 88706‑52440 is the correct part but I just want to be sure before I order it. |
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