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Nape4 · 07-27-2020, 12:06 PM

My ac dont let cool air out no more

Mechanic said
“ the internal evaporator is broken and put a new one”

Please help me what to do?
Is he scamming me?
650$ for this piece?

Zero0575 · 07-27-2020, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Nape4

My ac dont let cool air out no more

Mechanic said
“ the internal evaporator is broken and put a new one”

Please help me what to do?
Is he scamming me?
650$ for this piece?

my AC Evap Core just went out as well. It's not uncommon, and it's not easy to get to. The whole dash has to be removed, which is where the majority of that cost is coming from. The part isn't expensive, but the labor is crazy because it's a very involved job.

NicoBg · 07-28-2020, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Zero0575

my AC Evap Core just went out as well. It's not uncommon, and it's not easy to get to. The whole dash has to be removed, which is where the majority of that cost is coming from. The part isn't expensive, but the labor is crazy because it's a very involved job.

dont you think its something that could be done DIY?

Zero0575 · 07-29-2020, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by NicoBg

dont you think its something that could be done DIY?

Not something I would attempt, personally. I DIY almost everything on my car, but when it comes to ripping out the entire dash I'll gladly pay my indie shop to do it. In fact, that's where my 4runner is right now, currently undergoing the evap core surgery.

There are some write-ups on how to do it here on the forum, here's one:

Done! A/C Evaporator Teardown - OMG is Right!

He claims it took him and someone else 18 hours, oof! One of the reasons i'm not even attempting to do it myself.

Nape4 · 07-30-2020, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Zero0575

Not something I would attempt, personally. I DIY almost everything on my car, but when it comes to ripping out the entire dash I'll gladly pay my indie shop to do it. In fact, that's where my 4runner is right now, currently undergoing the evap core surgery.

There are some write-ups on how to do it here on the forum, here's one:

Done! A/C Evaporator Teardown - OMG is Right!

He claims it took him and someone else 18 hours, oof! One of the reasons i'm not even attempting to do it myself.

hello sir. i know you r from the states and its different prices
can you please tell me what was your problem that you cheak your evap?

and how much it cost you to repair it?
do you put new piece? original of toyota?

Fern · 08-01-2020, 04:52 PM

I'd try to top off the freon. Your local parts store should have it.

Zero0575 · 08-06-2020, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Nape4

hello sir. i know you r from the states and its different prices
can you please tell me what was your problem that you cheak your evap?

and how much it cost you to repair it?
do you put new piece? original of toyota?

I put in refrigerant with green dye in it into my AC system, and the green dye leaked out of the evap drain tube. Again, I didn't do the work myself, just the diagnosis - I took it to a trusted mechanic. I supplied the parts, and went with Denso for the evap core, which is the OEM supplier for most Toyota parts. I paid 8 hours of labor for the evap core to be removed and replaced.

Captsolo · 08-09-2020, 06:16 AM

Could easily be a scam. I had to replace a AC compressor after 14 years. They get leaks. Cost was $200 for DENSO AC at Amazon and has cooled for 2 years fine.

Take it to a different shop. Have them use dye to find your leak.

2005 SR5 150,000 miles.

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