Air conditioner blowing hot

DWIGHT KIRBY

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2008 TOYOTA CAMRY
1.2L
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
132,000 MILES

AC was blowing hot air. Express oil replaced valves and recharged. Told my wife that it might take a couple of days to start blowing cold again. Does that sound right? We have driven around stop and go plus highway since yesterday. Tepid air at best. Please advise.

Saturday, February 24th, 2018 AT 8:28 AM

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ASEMASTER6371

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Good morning.

No, If they repaired it properly, it should have blown cold air immediately. Take it back and either have them fix it correctly or get a refund and take it somewhere else that can fix it.

If you have a set of gauges, give me the pressures and I can help find the issue for you. You can rent a set at a parts store.

Roy

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Saturday, February 24th, 2018 AT 8:54 AM

DWIGHT KIRBY

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Roy,
The compressor clutch cuts in or out when ac is on and fan control is switched on or off.

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Sunday, February 25th, 2018 AT 1:35 PM

ASEMASTER6371

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Okay, I understand.

Can you get a set of gauges?

Roy

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Sunday, February 25th, 2018 AT 3:07 PM

DWIGHT KIRBY

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Roy,
Good news! We took the continuing problem back to Express Oil, had a talk with the manager, told him what you said about the timeframe of AC repair results, and got the problem resolved at no charge. The system was over-charged. Thank you for your helpful advice!
Dwight

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Tuesday, February 27th, 2018 AT 5:17 AM

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