I have a 2005 V6 SR5 4runner (140,000 miles). The AC went out at 13 years. I bought to a little junkie AC shop in Nassau where I got charged up last year (with dye), and their tech told me (after checking for green dye with a "black light") to buy a new compressor a few months ago, and he'd install it and recharge whole system (purge the system too) for $200.
I bought a new Denso compressor for $188 (Amazon), and he replaced it and I now have great AC for total of $400 out of pocket. Now going into second month - no leaks. Consistent "cool" - no drop off in temperature or operation.
Took my wife a few hours of "waiting" at shop - which got a whine or two.
For me to diagnose and fix a Toyota 4 runner AC is out of the question. Not for amateurs. You need the right equipment and experience.
Picture of my 4 runner in our driveway at this link (with "starter failure" write up):
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update...9303145422849/
2005 4runner SR5 V6 4.0 (purchased new)
2015 Camry SE 4 cylinders (purchased new)
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Originally Posted by ghs215
Ladies and Gentlemen of the 4Runner World,
I have just done the unthinkable, a complete A/C Evaporator teardown and replacement. OMG is right! Complete with pictures
Total Time: 18 hours!
Total People: 2
# of Too many to count
# of Got a kegorator - didn't keep count
Climate Control: 4 Ton A/C on Wheels piped into the rear of 4Runner (check the pics!)
How did we do it?
How many parts left over? NONE!
SEE ALL THE PICS
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