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AC not blowing cold out of passenger side vents

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Gps1204, Aug 20, 2023.

  1. Aug 20, 2023 at 4:02 PM
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    Gps1204

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    My 2021 Sport AC isn't blowing cold air from the passenger vents. Is there a simple fix such as the cabin air filter?
     
  2. Aug 20, 2023 at 4:11 PM
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    GatorBodine

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    Sounds Like the blend door is going a little wonky. Can't hurt to check the cabin filter though
     
  3. Aug 20, 2023 at 4:15 PM
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    Filter looks pretty dirty at 35000 miles I will replace it and hope it works .
     
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  4. Aug 20, 2023 at 4:57 PM
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    Warm air on the passenger side getting progressively cooler towards the driver's side is the classic sign of low refrigerant. It was like that on my second gen and there have been multiple threads on TW in both the 2nd and 3rd gen forums about this.

    Probably should get it checked out before it fails altogether; it's pretty damn hot right now, at least where I am.
     
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  5. Aug 20, 2023 at 5:00 PM
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    90⁰ where I am. Taking it the dealer. It's got 35300 miles on it. Maybe they will fix it.
     
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    It's 101° right now, down from 108° a couple of hours ago. I just went out to the garage to get something out of my truck and it's like an oven out there. Pretty sure I could bake a cake.:rofl:
     
  7. Aug 20, 2023 at 5:23 PM
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    Way too hot for me.
     
  8. Aug 20, 2023 at 5:24 PM
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    Will Toyota take care of this?
     
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    Tocamo

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    Mine did the exact same thing this summer. Ended up being almost out of refrigerant. Had to pay the initial $70 to check the system plus top up, I think it was $160 taxes in CND.
     
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    rotated tires changed oil threw out the old air freshener.
    If the charge is low, Only a portion of the evaporation coil (the cooling coil) will be chilled. The air that passes the warmer side of the coil will not be cooled.
    That is likely the passenger side/

    Check the charge! Find and fix the leak.
     
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    What was leaking
     
  12. Aug 21, 2023 at 3:31 AM
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    Don't let anyone tell you it's normal to be low on refrigerant. AC systems, whether home or car, are closed sealed systems and should not leak. If you are low on refrigerant, make sure they find the leak, just putting new Freon in only solves your problem temporarily.
     
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  13. Aug 21, 2023 at 6:47 AM
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    100%!!!
    The dingleberries in the AutoZone parking lot refilling with their Kan-O-Kool are merely renting their own A/C system for date night.
     
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  14. Aug 21, 2023 at 8:14 AM
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    Not always, a lot of times the leaks are slow enough you just have to top off your AC system once every year or two. Source: used to drive a lot of shitboxes
     
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    It was a bit of sarcasm and humor,, but as @OBXPaul mentioned, if you’re not first locating and fixing the leak, your fix is only temporary. How long? Unfortunately have to try it to find out.
    Other draw back, is constantly decreasing performance. Again the rate is dependent on the leak.
     
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    Also true. Refrigerant is hard to seal so when your vehicle is maybe 10 years or older, it's not unheard of that no matter you check with dye, with nitrogen, sniffer or anything you wouldn't ever find a leak but every spring you need to get it recharged because it leaked out in the winter. Op's vehicle isn't old for say though so I would wager it has a leak somewhere
     
  17. Aug 21, 2023 at 12:58 PM
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    Just left the dealer. They said the condenser had a hole in it most likely from a rock. They want almost $1200 to fix it. Ouch! They charged the system and didn't charge me anything because I am looking at a new Camry. Am I ok to drive it and use the air conditioner?
     
  18. Aug 21, 2023 at 1:11 PM
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    It’s fine to use. How long it will last? Minutes, hours, days, weeks,,,,, depends how big the hole is.
     
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  19. Aug 21, 2023 at 1:34 PM
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    That's what I thought. I may turn it in to my insurance.....
     
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    Ran out of R34, Freon, or whatever they are calling it these days. They actually couldn't find any leaking. Knock on wood, should be good for another 6 years.... :hbd:
     
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