Is it me, or is the A/C in the 3rd Gen not so strong??
07-19-2006, 04:37 PM
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Hey guys,
I've had my 96 LTD for 10 years out here in Phoenix. I probably use the A/C 5-6 months of the year and it still blows cold. 113 Yesterday. Leave your recirculating slide halfway between recirculate and outside air.
I've had my 96 LTD for 10 years out here in Phoenix. I probably use the A/C 5-6 months of the year and it still blows cold. 113 Yesterday. Leave your recirculating slide halfway between recirculate and outside air.
07-19-2006, 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Logisticus
Hey guys,
I've had my 96 LTD for 10 years out here in Phoenix. I probably use the A/C 5-6 months of the year and it still blows cold. 113 Yesterday. Leave your recirculating slide halfway between recirculate and outside air.
I've had my 96 LTD for 10 years out here in Phoenix. I probably use the A/C 5-6 months of the year and it still blows cold. 113 Yesterday. Leave your recirculating slide halfway between recirculate and outside air.
On a side note, I took a road trip in my buddy's 02' last weekend. It blew at least 2X as cold as mine, and there were 4 people in the 4runner on a 5 hour trip up to Maine. I would hate to pay for a recharge if it didn't help.
07-19-2006, 07:47 PM
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Its been so effing hot here In SC, I was waiting to get some food from fazolis with AC full blast and it wasnt doin much for me but blowin air. My moms lexus rx300 makes me feel like im on a decent on a mt snowboarding.
Maybe it was just the heat issue.
but I feel like its not as cold like you say. Could be I need to do some adjusting
Maybe it was just the heat issue.
but I feel like its not as cold like you say. Could be I need to do some adjusting
07-20-2006, 04:25 AM
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Originally Posted by third4runner
Anyway, the musty a/c smell mentioned above is often caused by mould in the evaporator. If you start the vehicle, and put the a/c on fresh air intake(not recirc), fan on high, windows down, and spray Lysol aerosol spray into the fresh air intake at the base of the windshield, it will usually kill the smell causing mould until the it develops again down the road.
07-20-2006, 05:27 AM
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Originally Posted by third4runner
Hi guys, I'm new to the forum as a poster, but a lurker for a few years. I worked in a Toyota dealer here in western Canada as a Service Advisor for 11 years and am now at another import dealer as a Service Manager for the past 5 years. I am a huge 4runner fan, having previously owned a gen 1, gen2, and now a 2000 3.4 5spd. Anyway, the musty a/c smell mentioned above is often caused by mould in the evaporator. If you start the vehicle, and put the a/c on fresh air intake(not recirc), fan on high, windows down, and spray Lysol aerosol spray into the fresh air intake at the base of the windshield, it will usually kill the smell causing mould until the it develops again down the road. There are many a/c cleaning kits that are a lot more expensive of a fix, but this, I have found, is effective. Just roll the windows down while you're doing this to let the Lysol smell out. One can would do a couple of dozen vehicles. Hope this helps someone!
Little technical info.....
The active ingredient in Lysol is ortho-phenylphenol it is derived from natural plant materials or coal tar and have some resemblance to the compound phenol. Lysol is also 79% alcohol, enhancing the effectiveness of the phenylphenol. The phenolics act by disrupting cell membranes, inactivating enzymes, and denaturing proteins. The alcohols can kill bacteria and fungi, but are not effective against endospores or nonenveloped viruses. Alcohols act by denaturing (unfolding) proteins and disrupting cell membranes by solubilizing fats some water is needed for protein denaturation and usually 70% alcohol with water is used. Lysol II is a different product which uses QUATS (quaternary ammonium salts) and also contains 79% alcohol (ethanol).
Makes me wonder how far just straight isopropyl alcohol would take you in removing the smell?
.....since most rubbing alcohol is usually mixed 70/30 with water and is a great disinfectant.
Parents with kids....(can also be useful for frat and sorority members
)On a side note for parents with young kids, (I know it's gross!) that have them throw up on a carpet or hard to clean surface.....just dump isopropyl alcohol on the area, rub it in by hand until wet and the stench will be gone by the next day. You parents know what a PITA it is to clean up a mess like that. Believe me, it works great!!!
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07-20-2006, 05:42 AM
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Yeah, my AC seems weak too. The AC in my 250 is soooo strong, on high, it blows the vents closed, and it is as cold as can be(works good when chicks have on tight shirts). The temp must hit 40 or so without exaggeration. The 4runner on the other hand hits maybe 55 or so, and the air doesnt come out strong, even on high, I was going to pay for the recharge, but I always leave my windows down anyway, so I gues it really doesnt matter.
07-20-2006, 05:51 AM
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Originally Posted by MTL_4runner
Parents with kids....(can also be useful for frat and sorority members )
On a side note for parents with young kids, (I know it's gross!) that have them throw up on a carpet or hard to clean surface.....just dump isopropyl alcohol on the area, rub it in by hand until wet and the stench will be gone by the next day. You parents know what a PITA it is to clean up a mess like that. Believe me, it works great!!!
)On a side note for parents with young kids, (I know it's gross!) that have them throw up on a carpet or hard to clean surface.....just dump isopropyl alcohol on the area, rub it in by hand until wet and the stench will be gone by the next day. You parents know what a PITA it is to clean up a mess like that. Believe me, it works great!!!
Awesome tip... I never expected to learn how to clean the puke smell off of things from a 4runner message board. (BTW the couches at my frat house need a mad treatment of isopropyl alcohol... but the ENTIRE rest of the house is hardwood/drywall, yes we were thinking ahead)
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07-20-2006, 10:21 AM
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you guys might be right that it is actually colder. In 99 i think they started using a differnt gas for ac, due to enviromental hazards from frion. The new gas is less efficient, thus feeling not as cold.
07-20-2006, 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Tdubbs05
you guys might be right that it is actually colder. In 99 i think they started using a differnt gas for ac, due to enviromental hazards from frion. The new gas is less efficient, thus feeling not as cold.
Here's a link for more info EPA.GOV
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07-20-2006, 11:01 AM
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I'd heard that the mildewy and uriney smell (when it rains) from the A/C came around because people shut down their A/C when they leave the car which allows the moisture built up to let things grow. The way to solve this is to turn off the A/C and let the air blow full-blast just a little bit before you get to your final destination.
That's what I'd heard anyway.
I tried this trick on my Tacoma and I have never noticed a smell from the A/C until this summer and I have been kind of bad about shutting off in advance and blowing air. I've since picked up doing that again and the musty smell is going away.
Just my personal experience. I have no science to back it up so just take it as it is.
EDIT:
Oh yeah, it takes a while for my A/C to get cold too. Once I'm on the freeway and driving it kicks in. Local stop and go takes a while longer.
That's what I'd heard anyway.
I tried this trick on my Tacoma and I have never noticed a smell from the A/C until this summer and I have been kind of bad about shutting off in advance and blowing air. I've since picked up doing that again and the musty smell is going away.
Just my personal experience. I have no science to back it up so just take it as it is.
EDIT:
Oh yeah, it takes a while for my A/C to get cold too. Once I'm on the freeway and driving it kicks in. Local stop and go takes a while longer.
07-20-2006, 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Tdubbs05
you guys might be right that it is actually colder. In 99 i think they started using a differnt gas for ac, due to enviromental hazards from frion. The new gas is less efficient, thus feeling not as cold.
R12 is slightly more efficient as a refrigerant, but only just slightly.
07-20-2006, 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Tacoma Dude
I'd heard that the mildewy and uriney smell (when it rains) from the A/C came around because people shut down their A/C when they leave the car which allows the moisture built up to let things grow. The way to solve this is to turn off the A/C and let the air blow full-blast just a little bit before you get to your final destination.
That's what I'd heard anyway.
I tried this trick on my Tacoma and I have never noticed a smell from the A/C until this summer and I have been kind of bad about shutting off in advance and blowing air. I've since picked up doing that again and the musty smell is going away.
Just my personal experience. I have no science to back it up so just take it as it is.
EDIT:
Oh yeah, it takes a while for my A/C to get cold too. Once I'm on the freeway and driving it kicks in. Local stop and go takes a while longer.
That's what I'd heard anyway.
I tried this trick on my Tacoma and I have never noticed a smell from the A/C until this summer and I have been kind of bad about shutting off in advance and blowing air. I've since picked up doing that again and the musty smell is going away.
Just my personal experience. I have no science to back it up so just take it as it is.
EDIT:
Oh yeah, it takes a while for my A/C to get cold too. Once I'm on the freeway and driving it kicks in. Local stop and go takes a while longer.
I do know that if it smells and I blast it for a few minutes, it goes away.
07-20-2006, 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Tacoma Dude
I'd heard that the mildewy and uriney smell (when it rains) from the A/C came around because people shut down their A/C when they leave the car which allows the moisture built up to let things grow. The way to solve this is to turn off the A/C and let the air blow full-blast just a little bit before you get to your final destination.
That's what I'd heard anyway.
I tried this trick.
That's what I'd heard anyway.
I tried this trick.
i say it works
07-26-2006, 08:01 AM
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New Engine
My a/c used to make my wife smuggle raisins, but I blew that engine and put in a jasper engine. Ever since I did that my a/c has been acting funny. It is quite irregular...really cool sometimes, blowing hot air other times. Has anyone had this happen.
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