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HELP! 2016 Tacoma AC not working…

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Fishin911, Apr 6, 2023.

  1. Apr 6, 2023 at 10:25 AM
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    Fishin911

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    Where do I start… please help me diagnose this issue?

    My AC stopped working. Check the plug powering the blower under the glovebox and noticed the plug was burnt. Replace the blower, plug going to blower, resistor and 10A fuse. Noting! The AC button not lighting up either but the recirculating button works and lights up when pressed. I simply don’t have power. Any thoughts it may be?
    Thanks for your help…
     
  2. Apr 6, 2023 at 10:27 AM
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    Fishin911

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    Question. Could it be the AC amplifier? In fact, I’m not sure the purpose of this part?
     
  3. Apr 6, 2023 at 10:28 AM
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    Evostaco

    Evostaco Jack of some of the trades, master of maybe 2

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    Check all fuses and relays first
     
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  4. Apr 6, 2023 at 10:34 AM
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    Fishin911

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    Is there any relays not found next to the battery? Maybe I’m missing one…
     
  5. Apr 6, 2023 at 1:50 PM
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    I just re-check all fuse’s. None blown or bad. I’m going crazy… any thoughts??
     
  6. Apr 6, 2023 at 2:19 PM
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    Arries289

    Arries289 Yo!

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    You may have to plug in and check some codes to get guidance if power is verified.
     
  7. Apr 6, 2023 at 2:22 PM
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    Ricardo13x

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    Stop changing parts. A small leak in your condenser, lines or ports could be the issue. You’re assuming your system is still pressurized. And remember, gas does not disappears, gas escapes. Cheers!
     
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  8. Apr 6, 2023 at 2:26 PM
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    5nahalf

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    Wait, your post while full of info is vague.

    You say the AC stopped working, does the heat work? does the fan work? do the flaps when changing vents work? You say no power, but to where? do the controls work but it doesnt blow cold?
     
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  9. Apr 6, 2023 at 3:05 PM
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    Chew

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    Swap a part can quickly exceed paying a shop to do it. Diagnose or concede.
     
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    Did you look at the opposite side of the cable. There are 2 connectors going into the a/c control.
     

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