AC short cycling at idle
02-06-21, 11:49 AM
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AC short cycling at idle
I haven't had my GX for super long so I'm not sure if this is normal, but the AC compressor seems to cycle on for a few seconds every 20 or so seconds when I'm stopped and in drive. Recording:
https://youtu.be/6E4bWpqOYf0
I also captured what you can see through the AC sight glass in case it helps identify an issue with how much refrigerant is in the system:
https://youtu.be/nZ9utA2JP9Y
The AC is cold, maybe not consistently the right temperature, but seems to be working fine. Any idea of what would cause the short cycling?
https://youtu.be/6E4bWpqOYf0
I also captured what you can see through the AC sight glass in case it helps identify an issue with how much refrigerant is in the system:
https://youtu.be/nZ9utA2JP9Y
The AC is cold, maybe not consistently the right temperature, but seems to be working fine. Any idea of what would cause the short cycling?
02-07-21, 06:34 AM
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Every 20 seconds is a bit more frequent than it usually does.
By this time, most 470's will need their refrigerant topped-up. Take it to an auto A/C shop that works on Toyotas and get them to check the levels. All modern A/C systems are picky about the amount of refrigerant needed, so if they don't have a scale to weigh the tank, go somewhere else.
Chip H.
By this time, most 470's will need their refrigerant topped-up. Take it to an auto A/C shop that works on Toyotas and get them to check the levels. All modern A/C systems are picky about the amount of refrigerant needed, so if they don't have a scale to weigh the tank, go somewhere else.
Chip H.
02-07-21, 11:15 AM
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Every 20 seconds is a bit more frequent than it usually does.
By this time, most 470's will need their refrigerant topped-up. Take it to an auto A/C shop that works on Toyotas and get them to check the levels. All modern A/C systems are picky about the amount of refrigerant needed, so if they don't have a scale to weigh the tank, go somewhere else.
Chip H.
By this time, most 470's will need their refrigerant topped-up. Take it to an auto A/C shop that works on Toyotas and get them to check the levels. All modern A/C systems are picky about the amount of refrigerant needed, so if they don't have a scale to weigh the tank, go somewhere else.
Chip H.
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