1996 Tacoma Air Conditioning Advice

Yes, the clutch could be engaging, but a bad compressor still might not provide enough pressure.
If the compressor clutch plate is engaging when you switch on the AC, you still should vacuum-pump the system, fully charge with freon, and connect a set of AC pressure gauges. to verify.

Happy Motoring, Mark

 

Ok, I agree with Mark D. Sounds like the compressor can no longer create pressure even if your clutch is spinning from a article I just read. If you positive on the pressure switch ? It makes sense what your saying. It is time to get a new compressor!

 

Don't bypass the pressure switch. Doing this will screw up the compressor and cause the system to vent excess pressure

 

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anyone know where to buy those two hardlines?[/QUOTE]

IDK considering how much I have seen A/C lines and fuel lines go for 100 bucks isn't too bad for that 2 line assembly. I replaced mine when I replaced my entire A/C system.

https://parts.lakelandtoyota.com/p/...REFRIGERANT-LIQUID--F/4112599/8871004060.html

 

IDK considering how much I have seen A/C lines and fuel lines go for 100 bucks isn't too bad for that 2 line assembly. I replaced mine when I replaced my entire A/C system.

https://parts.lakelandtoyota.com/p/...REFRIGERANT-LIQUID--F/4112599/8871004060.html[/QUOTE]


Awesome! thanks

you would happen to have the part number for the firewall grommets would you?

 

It would be best to pressure test the system to know for sure, but if your compressor is running and you still aren't getting cold air, then I would assume the compressor is toast.

Did the shop not conduct a pressure test? If they did, what were the readings?

 

had this happened to me, it was holding vacuum at -30. Compressor kicked on when I introduced refridgerant but the air was still warm, like 80 degrees warm. Wasn't happy.

 

Ok, As I don't know that much when it comes to numbers on the a/c system but, I am guessing -30 on vacuum is good/acceptable?

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lglPJuBXVeE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pdq8JAlct6s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XU_A4wNuHXI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w17DpGCcRj8

 

Thank you Wolf! -30 is good! now I know

 

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If you still need the grommets for the firewall let me know. I am parting out a truck that has them and they are in good shape. PM me

 

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this may be old but i jumped my pressure switch like this. the clutch engaged and i got my ac working again. 2 days later ac stopped blowing cold and now i cant jump it using a wire again. the clutch wont kick on after trying to jump the pressure switch. so im stumped now