Recent content by Ernest1863

Yea I’m a noob still when it comes to electronics diagnostics. I can work a multimeter but wasn’t sure where to put the leads to test the switch socket or compressor for that matter. I will say, the system was a pound low so the refill was at least needed.

Hi all Just wanted to update here. Got it vacuumed and recharged, tested everything, compressor works but never got power, replaced the amplifier/relay, nothing. Got an $8 replacement A/C switch in today and turns out that was the only thing wrong the whole time. Learned a lot though...

Thanks all! Tried out the compressor clutch today and it turns pretty easily. It may be a week or so before I can do the rental gear and do some testing. This weekend I already have the front brake pads slated (first time doing brakes) and have limited time during the week. In the meantime...

Fuse was the first thing I replaced. I’ll try turning the compressor by hand tomorrow. What happens if is seized and it runs? Trash the compressor? The blower is working fine. Heat is great haha

Cool, thanks both! Yea was wondering about if it’d be worth investing in the testing gear. Good thought on the diagnosis at a shop and diy repair. I’ll likely do that. Thanks again! Edit: just for curiosity’s sake, shouldn’t the A/C light still light up or at least blink when turned on if the...

Hi All! Sold my 03 a few years ago but I’m back in the game fixing up a 99 sr5 v6 4x4. One of the issues I’d like to fix by summer is the A/C. The compressor clutch never clutches so I can’t add coolant and it never blows cool. The A/C button is backlit but does not light up when pressed. I’m...

Update: I caved in and bought a cheap code scanner from harbor freight. Since it still misfired with the new plug, I cleared the code for the #8 misfire, swapped the coils with #6, and drove. Today I finally had the check engine light come on and sure enough it said misfire #6. So relieved to...

I don't know if I can commit to a cone yet haha. Too scared of all the problems it could cause. I think I'm going to see what I can do with some diy-ing. I was scared someone would suggest a cone or something and I'd talk myself in to it haha

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I hadn't even thought about here or Craigslist. I was thinking about calling a junkyard, but I'll have to do that too. And as for being able to afford it, the car was given to me by my parents when I turned 16 and I've always paid for maintenance myself because I like working on it and saving...

I've never had any mechanical issue from my 2003 4.7L v8 that wasn't human error, until 2 days ago. On the way to work, it started jumping like a cylinder wasn't firing. So I got the code read and sure enough it said #8 was misfiring. So I changed the plug and discovered that somehow 2 of the 4...

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Would not have guessed that. Thanks guys! And yes RPC, mine is the same way. Any chance someone could post a picture or describe where these drains are? If not it's no big deal Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I have a leak in the roof of my 4Runner that is rapidly getting worse. It leaks to the point that a solid stream will shoot into the driver and/or passenger's laps when it rains. (Yes it leaks on both sides) There's a seal on the roof above the doors that for reasons unbeknownst to me are...

Currently sitting in a stealership that has done right by my buddy and I in the past on minor stuff. I'm nervous as hell. I just want an oil change and for them to take a look at a faulty socket on one of my turn signals. The tiny amount of information he asked for scares me. It also makes me...