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1993 Toyota 4Runner Repair Question


Topics covered: Expansion valve, Gauges, Ticking.
Mileage: 135,000 miles.

Asked on April 19, 2012

1993 toyota 4runner 3.0l v-6. ac pressures are low side-25 high side 125 with system charged and compressor running

Whats wrong with ac 1993 4runner 3.0l v-6 new compressor new dryer. ac is charged to spec 1.98lbs and gauges read low side -25 high side 125. frost on low side hose going to expansion valve and high side not hot. expansion valve??
Avatar Asked by tom olds

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Replied on April 19, 2012

toyotas are notorious for expansion valve failure/sticking.

Tiny Answered by fixitmr
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Replied on April 19, 2012

I would make shore it is fully charged. Suck it out and see what you have . The readings you have are on the low side. Re charge just to make shore its fully charged.

Tiny Answered by djcl (expert)
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