AC question

2000 LEXUS ES 300
56 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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IVAN.CRUZ
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Lexus ES300, A\C recently started getting warm. I have noticed in a short observation that the AC operates very cold while driving. At a stop or stand still the AC intermittently blows between warm and cold air. Notably, if the AC is on at a stop or parked the engine temp rises. What are these symptoms a sign of? Aloha, Ivan Cruz, ivan.cruz@itsecuritysolution.com
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Jul 5, 2011 at 6:44 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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The first thing to check is to see if the fan is operating properly. After that you need to get a set of professional gauges and get readings on the high and low pressures both at idle and 2,000 RPM.
Jul 5, 2011 at 6:57 PM
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Yes, I have noticed that the fan/auxiliary fans are not turning while the engine reads hot (warmer than normal operations). Other than the high/low pressure test what do you think of that? Mahalo, Ivan
Jul 5, 2011 at 7:16 PM
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It's going to have to be troubleshooted to find out why.
Jul 5, 2011 at 7:52 PM
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Will do. Thanks again. Aloha, Ivan
Jul 5, 2011 at 8:05 PM