Land Cruiser aircon

Hey Tukka

Try the fuse or a loose wire to start, from my experience if the compressor is stuffed it is usually seized.

more likely to be low on gas,

start real simple

if the aircon is on then check the wire to the compressor - its a bit exposed and easily pulled out

Check for a loose nut behind the steering wheel. Thats probably where the problem lies.

There forecasting the temp to be 32 degrees down to Halls creek, 35 in Fitzroy and 36 here. with a 40% chance of rain, not bad.

G'day Tukka. You should be able to turn the front of the compressor by hand if it is not siezed. (The flat bit in front of the pulley) If this is not turning with engine running and air on then it is either and electrical problem or low on gas. The system has a low pressure switch to stop it engageing when gas is low. If you can find this switch check for power and if there is bridge it to check compressor operation. If this works then possibly you have some sort of gas leak. Regards, Bob.

Wouldn't it be logical that when there is no power to the clutch it'd be disengaged from the compressor......that is...when you want AC you turn on the AC and the clutch connects the pulley to the compressor...Your compressor or compressor clutch is buggered I reckon...I'm def no mechanic..but that makes sense to me.........Let us know

If the a/c is low on gas, there is a cut out switch that automatically disables the compressor to prevent damage to the system. Get a pro to check it out.

Yo Tukka

Hope you get the a/c fixed.

Went to the ACDC concert in Brizvegas on Sat night, with about 10 fellow oxygen assisted, deaf ol fts, top shelf ol mate.

Although deaf, ears still ringing, I think volume was set at about 27 . . grnn, top quality night, worth every cent, couple of rums or 3 prior to going in helped.

Oh, did I say, cant help with the A/C . . .

Cheers

Hi Tukka, my guess is its low on gas, Toyota aircon compressors are a great compressor and dont really fault that much, unless extremely old then they start to seize up. Easy way to check for loss of gas, push a/c button on dash or in your case for memory turn the a/c dial behind the fan switch, turn to max temp clockwise (cold) as you would know, turn on fan then obviously the motor should idle up and the compressor cut in. Is it idling higher then normal when you switch the air on ?? Behind the grill (for memory) will be a low and high pressure switch will be in the middle of a pipe. pull the wiring loom off the switch then grab a bit of electrical wire, strip either end and stick either end of the wire into the two terminals (female) the plug you pulled off, this is bypassing the low and high pressure switch which they put on the vehicle 1, so that if the system gets high pressure (normally from overgasing) it will shut it down so it doesnt blow any seals 2, it also stops the system from working if low on gas as the system has lubricating oil in it with the gas and the gas helps move the oil around the whole system to keep everything lubed up. If the clutch engages on the front of the compressor (you will hear a click) then it is low on gas, will need a recharge usually around the $90 unless you want to put a new receiver dryer filter in it as well (would recomend if it hasnt been changed in a while) If the compressor does cut in DONT leave the wire in there you will stuff the compressor put the plug back on the switch and get it gassed up. Other then that check the relays under the bonnet and possible fuse but I doubt it, Let us know the problem. If it was blowing hot air and the compressor was working then Id say either heater tap of TX valve but this isnt your issue but my moneys on the low gas. The rubber pipes are pourous and will allow a small amount of gas to escape over the years resulting in compressor not cutting in due to the low and high pressure switch doing its job. Regards Steve

My 80 series started blowing hot air and it turned out to be the little alloy cannister situated just behind the front bumber on the left hand side.
Regards
Geoff

How did you go Tukka, any luck yet.........Regards Steve