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A/c Compressor works sometimes/sometimes not

Discussion in '2nd Gen 4Runners (1990-1995)' started by Tannis133, Dec 13, 2020.

  1. Dec 13, 2020 at 10:40 AM
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    Tannis133

    Tannis133 [OP] New Member

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    Had my a/c all charged up. Gets cold as hell. Problem is if you drive it for awhile then park it for a short time the compressor won’t kick in. If it’s sits an hour or more it will work. Getting hot??? Condenser looks clean.
     
  2. Dec 13, 2020 at 4:17 PM
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    Justthemechanic

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    Here is the FSM troubleshooting guide for A/C problems. Since you just had the A/C system charged, the correct amount of refrigerant should have been installed. I would think your intermittent compressor problem is most likely an electrical issue.

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  3. Dec 14, 2020 at 2:39 AM
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    Tannis133

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    Thank you. I'm thinking in the direction of electrical problem also. Would rather have a compressor issue than tracking down an electrical issue on a 25 year old car, haha.
     

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