This 2010 Toyota Tacoma came in with the complaint that the IG1 No2 fuse would blow sometimes. The IG1 NO2 fuse is located in the interior fuse box behind this panel. After pulling the door open the whole unit can be lifted up and off of the hinge detents. The interior fuse box legend with … Continue reading “2010 Toyota Tacoma IG1 2 Fuse Blows – Battery Goes Dead”
This 2002 Toyota Highlander with automatic temperature controls came in with the complaint that the air conditioning controls head was stuck at 84°F in the middle of summer. The setting would not change regardless of control movement. The system was putting out hot air also. The trim panel around the HVAC control panel is secured … Continue reading “2002 Toyota Highlander Temperature Stuck On HVAC Control Head”
This 2000 Toyota Camry came in with the complaint that the a/c compressor would cycle on for a second or two, the a/c light would start flashing and the compressor would cycle off. This would happen once during a key cycle. The most common cause of this general complaint would be the a/c magnetic clutch … Continue reading “2000 Toyota Camry A/C Inop, A/C Light Flashes”
This 2006 Toyota Tundra came in with the complaint that the power windows and air conditioner did not work. The customer had stated that the battery went dead a couple of times and he would just jump it off. The last time he changed the battery. I was pretty sure one of the multi fuse … Continue reading “2006 Toyota Tundra, Power Windows and A/C Not Working”
This 2003 Toyota Camry came in with the complaint that sometimes the a/c would stop blowing cold air. Just before it stops blowing cold air the green light under the a/c button will start flashing. I hate to say it but I do not even bother diagnosing this problem anymore. I just go to my … Continue reading “2003 Toyota Camry, A/C Stops Blowing Cold Air”
This 2003 Toyota 4Runner came in with the complaint that the a/c stops cooling after a while and the a/c lights on the dash start flashing. This is a common problem on later model Toyota’s in general. Most of the time it is just a failed compressor clutch relay but sometimes as in this case … Continue reading “2003 Toyota 4Runner, A/C Stops Cooling”
This 1992 Toyota Tercel came in with the complaint that the a/c compressor would not engage. The customer stated that he had just replaced the compressor (used) and the system was gassed up. I noticed that the indicator light would also no come on when the a/c button was pushed. I looked at the wiring … Continue reading “1992 Toyota Tercel, A/C Inop”
Well this 2003 Toyota Highlander with the a/c stuck on heat finally made it back in so that I could find out what is wrong inside the a/c control assembly. I am planning on fixing, hopefully some weak solder connections. The temperature control switch had been loose and I tightened that up and the system … Continue reading “2003 Toyota Highlander, A/C Stuck On Heat, Part 2”
This 2003 Toyota Highlander came in with the complaint that the a/c only puts out hot air. I confirmed the complaint and removed the glove box to access the air mix actuator assembly. I had to push the hinge pins out to remove the glove box. I then had to remove the screw and bracket … Continue reading “2003 Toyota Highlander, A/C Stuck On Heat, Part 1”
The blower, most of the push buttons and the outside temperature display were inop. Checked basic fuses and all were okay. I did some research and found that there is a problem with the outside air / recirculation motors failing and shutting down the control assembly. The motor is located behind the glove box. Before … Continue reading “1998 Toyota Avalon A/C Inop”