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A/C problems

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Jstreet, Jul 1, 2024.

  1. Jul 1, 2024 at 2:53 PM
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    Jstreet

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    I have a 2021 tacoma and I put A/C pro specially made for the tacoma however the driver side is cooler than the passenger side, is this normal?

    Thanks
     
  2. Jul 1, 2024 at 2:56 PM
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    Why are you having to add refrigerant to a 2021 Tacoma?

    Nope not normal and highly suspect. Welcome to TW.
     
  3. Jul 1, 2024 at 2:58 PM
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    the other day I was sitting in the parking lot and all the sudden air and smoke came pouring out from the driver side and the a/c wasnt getting cold. I was told that the a/c need to be recharged and needed Freon
     
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    Same thing happened to me. Including the driver's side blowing colder than passenger side.

    Turns out I had a VERY slow leak in one of the AC lines. Replaced the line and recharged freon and been good for over a year.
     
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    is this something I can do myself, or do I need to go to the dealer, I have a warranty on it however I have a deductible?
     
  6. Jul 1, 2024 at 4:04 PM
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    It's an expensive fix..Cost me over $700

    I went to the dealer tho. The freon alone is very expensive. So make sure they diagnose it right the first time so you're not stuck doing the work multiple times over
     
  7. Jul 1, 2024 at 4:05 PM
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    Warranty work if u got it . Not an easy fix .
     

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