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Ac failed anyone know what the noise is

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by steve6, Jun 12, 2019.

  1. Jun 12, 2019 at 1:09 PM
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    steve6

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    Anyone have any idea what noise under the dash behind the stereo would be? Ac has failed and every time it’s turned on it makes a gargling sound. I have an appointment for next Friday and am curious if it’s going to be covered under warranty. 2018 TRD off road. Thanks in advance for any help.
     
  2. Jun 12, 2019 at 1:10 PM
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    tcjacado

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    The fan blade behind the glove box is broken and wobbling on the motor shaft. Take it to the dealer. There was a recall I believe on the blower.
     
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  3. Jun 12, 2019 at 1:13 PM
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    That’s the first place I looked and everything is okay . Heat works and the fan spins as it should . The noise is under the dash behind the radio. Just no cold air. And the gargling sound.
     
  4. Jun 12, 2019 at 1:16 PM
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    Low refrigerant probably a bad o-ring
     
  5. Jun 12, 2019 at 1:22 PM
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    I've done some reading on the O ring and hope it is that and not some random leak. I hope some critter did not crawl up in it a mess it up.
     
  6. Jun 12, 2019 at 1:30 PM
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    When I bought mine I was told everything was covered to 36k, and powertrain to 60k. So, unless you drive an ungodly amount in your 2018, you should be covered.
     
  7. Jun 12, 2019 at 1:33 PM
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    You ever see the movie Monster Trucks?
     
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  8. Jun 12, 2019 at 1:55 PM
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    Only 12000 ish on it so far.
     
  9. Jun 21, 2019 at 6:03 AM
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    It was the O ring on the compressor. The noise was because of the system was completely emptied. Now they have to order the O ring
     
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  10. Jun 21, 2019 at 6:22 AM
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    Chew

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    Glad they got it figured out, it's getting warm.
    Under warranty I'm assuming?
     

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