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AC control issues

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by Wsharp, Apr 30, 2025 at 6:27 AM.

  1. Apr 30, 2025 at 6:27 AM
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    Wsharp

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    2017 limited been great for 150 k miles. Now. AC control will not be on at start up. After a few min will come on by pressing different buttons on the controls. Cools and blows great after it comes on. Any ideas?
     
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    JET4

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    Very far from being an expert, this my very limited experience, but i would say just a little low on pressure(AC Refrigerant) and after the truck is running a few minutes (warm up) pressure rises just enough in the system to kick the AC on. There is a pressure switch in the AC circuit that prevents the compressor to kick in if low. I guess time to get it inspected.
     
  4. May 1, 2025 at 8:22 AM
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    morfdq

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    always start with the basics, I think your advice is spot on
     

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