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Grinding noise when starting the ac at a cold start

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by t3mpo, Aug 13, 2016.

  1. Aug 13, 2016 at 11:57 AM
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    t3mpo

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    My truck does a grinding sound when starting the ac at a cold start. It only does it when I start it in the am or when I get off work. The ac runs fine after that, it just does an initial grind. Left it at the dealer all day and by no surprise it didn't do it. What do you guys think?
     
    t3mpo, Aug 13, 2016
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  2. Aug 13, 2016 at 12:09 PM
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    smitty99 I also bought a 4Runner

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    Need to be persistent take it back again.
     
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  3. Aug 13, 2016 at 12:14 PM
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  4. Aug 13, 2016 at 12:24 PM
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    smitty99

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    smitty99 I also bought a 4Runner

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    Hmm take a video of the noise and post to YouTube if you can
     
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