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Old May 17, 2013 | 08:25 AM
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Question a/c low side pressures?

1997 Toyota 4runner- a/c running - low side of the system- hooked up a gauge- with the compressor running- reading is approx 25psi - when the compressor cycles off the pressure jumps to approx 40 psi - what is the suggested readings? Should I relieve any pressure? added about a can and a half of R134 last night- air blowing was a little warm- with the added R134 we have air coming out between 39 and 41 degrees- right on spec.... thanks!
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Old May 17, 2013 | 12:14 PM
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Low side sounds ok. It's hard to know the whole picture without the high side pressures though. But with your air temps I'd say your not too far off.
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Old Jul 21, 2013 | 02:21 PM
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My A/C wasn't blowing very cold in my 2000 4Runner, and I tried adding a bottle of the "A/C Pro Refrigerant" and now the system just vents out and doesn't blow any cold. Suggestions? I need to get this fixed because it's my wife's truck, and she needs the air.
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Old Jul 22, 2013 | 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by wii_tarded
My A/C wasn't blowing very cold in my 2000 4Runner, and I tried adding a bottle of the "A/C Pro Refrigerant"
Was it real refrigerant or some cheapo substitute mix? You can irreversably damage your A/C compressor with overchartging or putting in some junk.

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and now the system just vents out and doesn't blow any cold.
I'd say it's broken. If it's blowing ambient temperature, it's very broken.

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Suggestions?
Seek professional help. A/C systems are a little more complex than doing a tire rotation.
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