AC not blowing cold

Tiny
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  • 2005 TOYOTA SEQUOIA
  • 4.7L
  • V8
  • 2WD
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  • 205,000 MILES
I had a shop replace everything on my dual A/C (front and rear). Only thing not replaced was the two long lines along the frame going to the rear unit. Completely cleaned the whole system with new condenser, compressor, switches, both evaporators, both expansion valves etc, pressures and Freon are at correct levels. I was hoping to get some further advice. They suggested I add a second condenser pusher fan to ensure proper cooling of the condenser to aid in a colder liquid heading to the cabin. But before I go and fabricate a second fan on the front of my Sequoia, will this help? My Limited Sequoia has both a thermal and a small stock pusher fan(s) They are the original fans and seem to remove some or a lot of heat (180 degrees in and 100 degrees at the back) already. Freon is not cold on the suction low side and my compressor stays on. Sight glass is telling me the levels are right. Couple more things; when I run the front AC only, the suction line near the fill port turns icy cold, but still just 70 degrees on the center vent on an 90 degree day coming out of the front. I then turn both systems on again, the rear seems colder maybe 55 to 60 degrees but the low side pipe gets room temperature. Again I have not seen any temperatures from center vent below 60 degrees. Freeway speeds seem to drop the inside temperature some, but not very much according to my analog gauge. Help please. Thanks, Robert
Monday, September 3rd, 2018 AT 9:35 PM

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Tiny
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Good morning.

No, an additional fan is not a good idea. The system is designed to use both the fans equipped. You would be doing nothing but trying to compensate for a problem.

First, what are the high and low side pressures while the AC is on both units? Lets see what the pressures indicate.

Ice or frost on the suction side is no good. It is an indication of moisture in the system.

Try spraying down the condenser with a garden hose while operating and see if the pressures go down and the air gets colder.

Roy
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Tuesday, September 4th, 2018 AT 3:29 AM
Tiny
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Thanks for the reply Roy. High side is at 290-300 lbs psi. Low side is at 50-60 lbs psi The ambient temp is 90 degrees less than 20 percent humidity. When I rev to 2000 -2500 rpm the low pressure side drops some to maybe 45 lbs. I noticed cooler front vent temperature when I shut the rear unit completely off, but not much. I have not experienced ice on the suction line, but it has a small amount of moisture and is relatively cold.
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Sunday, August 25th, 2019 AT 2:28 PM
Tiny
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Okay, how much Freon is in the system?

The high and low sides are too high. The high side should be 2 times ambient temp plus 15%. The low side should be 25-30 lbs. Rock solid.

It could be overcharged, the condenser could be clogged with debris in the fins, the engine could be running to hot or the condenser fan or fan clutch could not be working.

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Sunday, August 25th, 2019 AT 2:36 PM
Tiny
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Thanks Roy. My Sequoia"s condenser is brand new, as is all other components. I have been told the correct amount of Freon is in and has been checked, vacuumed, weighed, and refilled twice. My sight glass looks clear- ish to me. My thermal fan clutch (puller) is new and condenser fan (pusher) seems to be operating correctly. I have not tried garden hose on the condenser yet, but I have put an industrial strength fan pointed on it with no noticeable lower dash vent temperatures My coolant temp has been normal. Could I just have a crappy A/C design? It has just been not a very cold A/C since I purchased my 2005 Sequoia Limited.
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Sunday, August 25th, 2019 AT 9:06 PM
Tiny
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Okay, the pressures are still incorrect.

Did they replace the dryer and expansion valve as well?

They missed something here.

What do mean by clear ish?

Roy
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Monday, August 26th, 2019 AT 2:46 AM
Tiny
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Dryer and both expansion valves have been replaced. The glass is not the clearest glass sight in the world, however, the liquid looks free from bubbles and pretty clear still. Its entirely possible the mechanic missed something. Are you thinking the expansion valve?
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Monday, August 26th, 2019 AT 11:58 AM
Tiny
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Yes, I am. That is what controls the low side pressure.

Roy
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Monday, August 26th, 2019 AT 12:29 PM

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