2005 Scion tC new TSB - A/C not blowing cold air.
#41
Well, it is simply true that 134 is not as effecent as 12. Your ac seems to be working good now though. And r-134a didn't really replace r-12, r-12 production and importation was banned in the U.S. since it was not good for the ozone.
#43
From what I can tell It does seem cooler. Doesnt come close to the Element but owell
On a side note, I was in the waiting room for 3.5 hours and this lady with a tC had a A/C prob too. Hers was blowing so cold it would cause here CD's in the Radio to condensate on long periods of use. Now that is cold!
Next step is to tint the windows as im sure that will help alot.
On a side note, I was in the waiting room for 3.5 hours and this lady with a tC had a A/C prob too. Hers was blowing so cold it would cause here CD's in the Radio to condensate on long periods of use. Now that is cold!
Next step is to tint the windows as im sure that will help alot.
#44
My VIN is 20xxx so I'm above the TSB, but my car really doesn't get cold. The funny thing is up here in Seattle, it hasn't been that hot. My car is almost 100% garage parked and the temperature since I've had my car is very rarely above 80 outside. If the AC can't make me freezing cold on days like that, it seems like there is a problem. I'll get it checked next time I need an oil change. How long did everyone's appointments take? They say the TSB procedure should take 30 minutes, but how long did you all wait?
#45
The wait time will depend more on the line in front of you. I waited 1.5 hours for one of my free oil changes last time...
From my experience with this type of thing, and them knowing how much needs to be added (if they simply do the tsb) it should take them about 15 minutes to do it (thats how long it has taken me to do the same thing on my other cars) , but you have to account for them getting it in the garage, doing it, testing it and then getting it ready to go. I would count on about 1.5 hours or so. But, I wouldnt want them to simply do the tsb. They will want to check for leaks and check the sytem as well. Places that simply add freon because a system does not cool are not only wasting money as well as breaking the law. If it is leaking it must be fixed before adding more gas to the system. Not that yours is, but a good shop will make sure before adding more gas.
From my experience with this type of thing, and them knowing how much needs to be added (if they simply do the tsb) it should take them about 15 minutes to do it (thats how long it has taken me to do the same thing on my other cars) , but you have to account for them getting it in the garage, doing it, testing it and then getting it ready to go. I would count on about 1.5 hours or so. But, I wouldnt want them to simply do the tsb. They will want to check for leaks and check the sytem as well. Places that simply add freon because a system does not cool are not only wasting money as well as breaking the law. If it is leaking it must be fixed before adding more gas to the system. Not that yours is, but a good shop will make sure before adding more gas.
#49
Originally Posted by jaewon223
my vin # is 43xxx. i'm well above the target production change date which is 18xxx. on really hot days it has to be on full blast for it to get somewhat cold... should i bring it in?
Kevin
#50
I checked my FM yesterday.
The sticker under the hood shows a max charge of 1.01 lbs.
I did the recovery and actually got 1.12 lbs. out of it. So, I suppose it was OVERCHARGED.
I let the system vaccum for about 10 minutes then recharged it with 1lb even.
Results: I believe it to be slightly cooler. Not much, though.
The sticker under the hood shows a max charge of 1.01 lbs.
I did the recovery and actually got 1.12 lbs. out of it. So, I suppose it was OVERCHARGED.
I let the system vaccum for about 10 minutes then recharged it with 1lb even.
Results: I believe it to be slightly cooler. Not much, though.
#53
Originally Posted by iowagary
You run a garage or something? I didn't think AC vacuum recovery devices were the kind of thing every car owner had.
I'm an ASE certified Master Automotive Technician (almost 20 years experience). I work at a local privately owned Goodyear.
The shop supplies the equipment and they don't mind if I use it on my own vehicles. They would, however, charge me for anything I used...like refrigerant, oil, filters, other fluids, etc..
#54
Nice - I could really use a setup like that. I'm a non-certified no-nothing, but I can guarantee you it would be easier to do things to my car if I had a lift and a bunch of jacks, garage space, etc. Must be nice.
#55
Originally Posted by iowagary
Must be nice.
It sux bad sometimes, too. Especially during the summer. Everyone wants everything...done yesterday....for NOTHING! It gets old...
The boss helps...He supplies LOTS of Gatoraide... (I think I have an ulcer.)
#56
this is awesome, my a/c is cold but on full blast it takes forever for the car to actually get cool and for me to stop sweating. seems like the a/c is just really weak in my car. i can bring this in and also get the alignment fixed at the same time.
#57
Originally Posted by xlr8tC
i used to have a pontiac sunfire and in 120 degree heat in KS it pumped out ice cold air in about 2 minutes and had the cabin chilled in about 3. worked the same every time for 8 years. my tc doesn't get cold unless i have it recirculate the interior air. even on 80 degree days.
#58
Do keep in mind too brian, that when you put the fans at max speed, you are moving the air that goes over the (condensor?) faster, thus it won't be as a cold. Theoretically the coldest air comes out from the slowest fan speed, but you're not pushing as much cool air outwards.
#59
Originally Posted by emiller
Originally Posted by xlr8tC
i used to have a pontiac sunfire and in 120 degree heat in KS it pumped out ice cold air in about 2 minutes and had the cabin chilled in about 3. worked the same every time for 8 years. my tc doesn't get cold unless i have it recirculate the interior air. even on 80 degree days.
#60
Originally Posted by Rivulent
Do keep in mind too brian, that when you put the fans at max speed, you are moving the air that goes over the (condensor?) faster, thus it won't be as a cold. Theoretically the coldest air comes out from the slowest fan speed, but you're not pushing as much cool air outwards.
BTW, it's an evaporator.