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Air conditioner air not so cold..

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Karo, Aug 26, 2010.

  1. Aug 26, 2010 at 11:12 AM
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    Karo

    Karo [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I have about 90k on my 06 DC. My ac doesn't blow out air as cold as it used to last summer. I sat in my sisters 07 Solara and that sucker blows out freezing cold air compared to mine:mad:.

    The air cabin filter is brand new so it's not from that.

    And yes I set the 2 buttons on the ac controls and set the meter on the cold side.

    Any suggestions?
     
  2. Aug 26, 2010 at 11:18 AM
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    Get it re charged.
     
  3. Aug 26, 2010 at 11:23 AM
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    huh
     
  4. Aug 26, 2010 at 11:25 AM
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    Hitch and wiring, aux back-up light, rear strobe lights, radio and underseat sub.
    Check the condenser for obsrtuctions. Ie bugs and lint. If none, take it to a shop and have it leak checked and recharged if no leaks.
     
  5. Aug 26, 2010 at 11:41 AM
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    would the dead bugs really keep my the ac from getting cold?
     
  6. Aug 26, 2010 at 11:50 AM
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    Most likely needs to be recharged. You can pick up a can at walmart or any auto store.
     
  7. Aug 26, 2010 at 11:52 AM
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    cool thanks everyone
     
  8. Aug 26, 2010 at 11:55 AM
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    +1 on the recharge...you can get a can of R134a with the hose, fittings, and a gauge for less than $20 at vatozone. It's easy to do, just read the included instructions
     
  9. Aug 26, 2010 at 12:15 PM
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    Hitch and wiring, aux back-up light, rear strobe lights, radio and underseat sub.
    After six years, you might have a leak. You can try a can to recharge, but you can easily overcharge it. That will cause a loss in cooling too.

    Bent fins and lots of bugs and lint in the condenser will cause a loss of efficency. Easy to fix. Use a 1" peice of a comb and straighten the fins. Get the bugs out too.
    Have the system leak checked and recharged. Then you can be sure of how much refrigerant is in the system and that it's leak free.
     

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