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A/C stops then starts again

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Gdiger#181, May 28, 2023.

  1. May 28, 2023 at 2:04 PM
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    Gdiger#181

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    Hi guys. Didn’t see anything specific on this Doing a quick search I’ve been having an issue where the air will stop blowing for a few seconds and then start right back up again. This is happened with the AC on and also when it has been off. Checked my refrigerant level it was up, Check the AC fuse under the hood that is good, my understanding is first GENs don’t have a cabin air filter that could be clogged up. So wondering if anybody else has experienced this and what was the cause. Almost seems like it is an electrical issue and the system is short cycling. Shutting off momentarily and then kicking back on again could this be a sign that AC compressor is going bad? I did add a transmission cooler In front of the AC condenser on the passenger side a little while back could it be restricting airflow causing this. Any help would be appreciated thanks.
     
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  2. May 28, 2023 at 2:08 PM
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    Define "shutting off". It could be a pressure switch (too high or too low)
     
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  3. May 28, 2023 at 2:17 PM
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    The air will just shut off (stop blowing) For a few seconds and then come right back on.
     
  4. May 28, 2023 at 2:43 PM
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    So it's your blower motor, not your A/C? It happens with heat (or neither) too?
     
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    It has happened with the AC on and also with the AC off. Temperature dial turned all the way to the left (max cold position) and fan speed dial at max position. AC is blowing cold. The air will just stop blowing for a few seconds then come back on both when AC button has been turned on and also when it has been turned off. I have not turned the temperature dial over to the red (heat) to see if it does it then.
     
  6. May 28, 2023 at 3:54 PM
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    OK, so the culprit lies in your blower motor. Check the electrical things first: associated fuses and the resistor. There may be a relay too, I'd have to check
     
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    Thanks I’ll look into it
     
  8. May 28, 2023 at 7:19 PM
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    As @ treyus30 stated this is a blower motor problem. Yes there should be a relay as well
     

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