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Manual a/c amplifier pinout one connector

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Blairdev000, Apr 6, 2024.

  1. Apr 6, 2024 at 1:46 PM
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    I am having issue with a/c compressor not turning on I understand if a/c system conditions not right amplifier won't ground magnetic clutch relay coil. Disconnected amplifier and found continuity to relay pin so wires good grounded pin at amplifier harness with tpin and attach allagator clip to ground and checked to confirm at relay pin ground could be put to relay pin. I found two wires that have continuity to each other on amplifier connector side is this an issue? Something around 55ohms. Orange wire and dark bluish wire pins not numbered on connector or a/c amplifier component itself. These two wired I'm questioning are right next to each other. Meter leads probed one from rear one from front to avoid touching and giving false continuity test results. I am looking for a pinout for the connector at a/c amplifier if anyone can help me with that please. I also jumped relay on control side and found a/c compressor to turn on didn't allow to run long as i can't confirm refrigerant or a/c system oil level.
     
  2. Apr 6, 2024 at 2:18 PM
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    Is it a manual A/C?
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  4. Apr 6, 2024 at 4:27 PM
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    Is the A/C light flashing?
     
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    No the light stays solid got static readings
    20 low
    20ish high
    Not real familiar with using manifold gauge set if any one could link helpful info that would be cool!
     
  6. Apr 6, 2024 at 5:07 PM
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    Yes sur
     
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    If the lights not flashing, I would check the level of charge. Could be just low on freon.
     
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    Lol I shoulda probably started there thank you! I will yt up a couple tutorials for charging system and let you know how it goes. I appreciate the help!
     
  9. Apr 6, 2024 at 6:20 PM
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    I charged system now a/c light turns on but cuts out like a pressure switch telling it to cut out
    60 psi low side dynamic testing
    Little over 50 high side
    No a/c compressor operation
     
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    Gauge readings roughly 70 degrees here

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  11. Apr 6, 2024 at 6:23 PM
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    Clearer image

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  12. Apr 6, 2024 at 6:28 PM
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    Compressor turns off too fast to get readings don't have a helping hand right now but I can tell it draws low side down and raises high side
     
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    Looks like a faulty compressor. Pressures should be low side + 100 to 200 more for high side.
     
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    Was system evacuated, leak tested (put under vacuum) and charged with the correct amount of freon?

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  15. Apr 6, 2024 at 6:54 PM
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    No sir sir just charged will have to take to shop I don't have means to recover only evacuate
     
  16. Apr 6, 2024 at 7:33 PM
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    That image you sent shows the gauge to be 134a are those expected values still valid for 1234yf?
     
  17. Apr 6, 2024 at 7:34 PM
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    No. What year is your truck?
     
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    Maybe you think worth getting refrigerant level verified before part? Would an internally damaged compressor require drier bag and expansion valve? Lol are the drier bags serviced separately or would that be a condenser too if my compressor grenaded?
     
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