Air conditioner problem

2008 TOYOTA SIENNA
230,000 MILES
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GINNYS31THINGS
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We are having trouble with the air conditioner in our minivan. If we turn on the air only in the front of the van, it seems fine. But if we turn on the air to the rear of the van, it stops cooling and only blows hot air. Any ideas of what could be the issue?
Jun 15, 2018 at 9:39 AM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

It sounds like the system is low on refrigerant. Here is a guide and video on how to charge the system:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/air-conditioner-how-to-add-freon

and

https://youtu.be/uZrQCGwXfek

Please run down these guides and report back.

Cheers, Ken
Jun 17, 2018 at 4:08 AM
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