2004 AC Not Cold - just cooling
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Hate to break it to you, but AC issues are not reserved to domestic vehicles. AC systems are high-stress systems, which people tend to neglect until they don't work anymore (which is usually when they need them most). Then they half-*** the repairs to save a few bucks, and end up costing themselves more headache and money in the long run.
AC problems can be frustrating, and expensive. I know, I just spent $350 in parts to fix mine, and they're not even here yet! I also still haven't purchased the new orifice tube, and the refrigerant, so that's gonna be another $40-$50. All this because the previous owner half-assed something, and ended up ruining a bunch of other stuff. NEVER, EVER, EVER use A/C Stop-Leak. It doesn't fix anything, and causes nothing but more problems.
I know exactly how you feel running down the road in high-temp weather with no AC, and the windows down. It ain't fun.
I've had more foreign cars come in with AC issues, than domestic; including Hondas and Toyotas. So there it is. If you want to go buy a whole new vehicle, and cry yourself to sleep because your inferior tools, and lack of general AC knowlege prevented you from doing your very own half-assed repair, then go ahead. You'll be doing the same thing soon enough, with whatever vechicle you choose. Only next time you'll be pissing into the wind on a Toyota forum, and making people not want to be much help there either.
I suggest you humble your self down a bit, and learn to behave like an adult. Or, of course, you could always just move to a cooler climate. What's that saying? "If you can't take the heat, stay out of... [Texas]"
AC problems can be frustrating, and expensive. I know, I just spent $350 in parts to fix mine, and they're not even here yet! I also still haven't purchased the new orifice tube, and the refrigerant, so that's gonna be another $40-$50. All this because the previous owner half-assed something, and ended up ruining a bunch of other stuff. NEVER, EVER, EVER use A/C Stop-Leak. It doesn't fix anything, and causes nothing but more problems.
I know exactly how you feel running down the road in high-temp weather with no AC, and the windows down. It ain't fun.
I've had more foreign cars come in with AC issues, than domestic; including Hondas and Toyotas. So there it is. If you want to go buy a whole new vehicle, and cry yourself to sleep because your inferior tools, and lack of general AC knowlege prevented you from doing your very own half-assed repair, then go ahead. You'll be doing the same thing soon enough, with whatever vechicle you choose. Only next time you'll be pissing into the wind on a Toyota forum, and making people not want to be much help there either.
I suggest you humble your self down a bit, and learn to behave like an adult. Or, of course, you could always just move to a cooler climate. What's that saying? "If you can't take the heat, stay out of... [Texas]"
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Got input on why my AC went into this high heater mode yesterday?
Is it freezing up?
This morning at 78 degrees ambient it worked great for 50 miles to work....????
"Neglected"...???? What was I supposed to do for the ACin the 3 yrs and 100,000 miles I've had it?
WOW, you think AC systems are so complex....and "high stress".
Most any monkey with a revolving SNAP-ON account can repair.
Somday YOU MIGHT cross into true high tech wrenching and get into 800-1000 HP Engine design/buuilding/testing/racing. In the mean time, stand around drinking coffee waiting for th Roach Coach and SNAP-ON truck charging people $80+/hour.
All mechanical assemblies have what is kown as a lifespan. I have not begun to reach that on this TAHOE surely?
TEXAS....My Born and raised home. Been other places and lived in a couple but TEXAS is where I lay my head and repair simple little vehicle AC systems under my FRONT YARD SHADE TREE.
Of course I am kind of joshing with you a bit...be nice as it will carry you far in life.
To the GMC dealer Monday when the roving mechanic gets back again. And I have been trying to avoid dealers for 30 yrs, especially dealer repair shops!
Of course I do have friends believe it or not in the car business.
Why all the hot air yesterday.....Out of my AC vents that is? That is the question now.
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Thanks for all the mostly worthless advice!
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Got input on why my AC went into this high heater mode yesterday?
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Is it freezing up?
This morning at 78 degrees ambient it worked great for 50 miles to work....????
"Neglected"...???? What was I supposed to do for the ACin the 3 yrs and 100,000 miles I've had it?
WOW, you think AC systems are so complex....and "high stress".
If you don't understand the nature of how the AC system works (which you clearly don't) then I can see how you would not think that the parts of an ac system are subjected to high-stress.
100,000 miles is a pretty good bit of driving. Lots of AC systems don't last even that long. Some last longer. Just depends on how much you're using it, and under what conditions.
Most any monkey with a revolving SNAP-ON account can repair.
Somday YOU MIGHT cross into true high tech wrenching and get into 800-1000 HP Engine design/buuilding/testing/racing. In the mean time, stand around drinking coffee waiting for th Roach Coach and SNAP-ON truck charging people $80+/hour.
All mechanical assemblies have what is kown as a lifespan. I have not begun to reach that on this TAHOE surely?
TEXAS....My Born and raised home. Been other places and lived in a couple but TEXAS is where I lay my head and repair simple little vehicle AC systems under my FRONT YARD SHADE TREE.
Of course I am kind of joshing with you a bit...be nice as it will carry you far in life.
To the GMC dealer Monday when the roving mechanic gets back again. And I have been trying to avoid dealers for 30 yrs, especially dealer repair shops!
Of course I do have friends believe it or not in the car business.
Of course I do have friends believe it or not in the car business.
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Why all the hot air yesterday.....Out of my AC vents that is? That is the question now.
Thanks
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Bones,
You've been screwing around with this for over a month now, I think that it is safe to say that you are not going to be able to make the repair yourself.
Take it to a shop and pay the bill so we don’t have to listen to your incessant whining, have some dignity for Christ sake!
You've been screwing around with this for over a month now, I think that it is safe to say that you are not going to be able to make the repair yourself.
Take it to a shop and pay the bill so we don’t have to listen to your incessant whining, have some dignity for Christ sake!
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You guys are like a cartoon![:-]
I have asked a specific question and all of this dribble out of you two.
Idon't kow what I'm doing??? In my line of work, someone asks me a question I answer to their satisfaction. You guys aren't really much for answering people ith a problem question?
The is not the first trouble with this damn thing by any means. I really like this truck, it tows great and aides the Family on trips alot. Good in sand and heavy rains.
I do not like the cost and all of the mickey mouse crap that goes wrong and nowhere to go for advice except Stealerships.
TAHOE...Reminds me of 1970s GM quality......Wait, my 1970s GMs always had cold AC! (when the engine would run)
I used to live in California! Loved it and still do...to visit. You might want to venture past your city limits and get some exposure to other cultures.
Maybe somone will chim in with answer to my question if the goof ***** will stay out of the way.
Thanks again!
I have asked a specific question and all of this dribble out of you two.
Idon't kow what I'm doing??? In my line of work, someone asks me a question I answer to their satisfaction. You guys aren't really much for answering people ith a problem question?
The is not the first trouble with this damn thing by any means. I really like this truck, it tows great and aides the Family on trips alot. Good in sand and heavy rains.
I do not like the cost and all of the mickey mouse crap that goes wrong and nowhere to go for advice except Stealerships.
TAHOE...Reminds me of 1970s GM quality......Wait, my 1970s GMs always had cold AC! (when the engine would run)
I used to live in California! Loved it and still do...to visit. You might want to venture past your city limits and get some exposure to other cultures.
Maybe somone will chim in with answer to my question if the goof ***** will stay out of the way.
Thanks again!
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Alright, alright I'll quit screwing around.
Hold your Tahoe up to the computer so I can diagnose the thing and fix it online.
Alright, alright I'll quit screwing around.
Hold your Tahoe up to the computer so I can diagnose the thing and fix it online.
Come on MX...a little g=help please?
My high side is at 150 and low side about 45.
My understanding is my high side should be around 200-220 at 90 degrees?
Thanks
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You guys are like a cartoon![:-]
I have asked a specific question and all of this dribble out of you two.
You guys are like a cartoon![:-]
I have asked a specific question and all of this dribble out of you two.
Idon't kow what I'm doing??? In my line of work, someone asks me a question I answer to their satisfaction. You guys aren't really much for answering people ith a problem question?
The is not the first trouble with this damn thing by any means. I really like this truck, it tows great and aides the Family on trips alot. Good in sand and heavy rains.
I do not like the cost and all of the mickey mouse crap that goes wrong and nowhere to go for advice except Stealerships.
TAHOE...Reminds me of 1970s GM quality......Wait, my 1970s GMs always had cold AC! (when the engine would run)
I'd think that engine problems would be more likely to turn one off to a particular make of vehicle, than some simple AC issues would.
I used to live in California! Loved it and still do...to visit. You might want to venture past your city limits and get some exposure to other cultures.
I just don't like socialism/communism. I don't have to go live in Russia to know that. I like California too, but notthe people.The people there are a bunch of whiney adolescents like yourself. Love the weather though.
Maybe somone will chim in with answer to my question if the goof ***** will stay out of the way.
Let me give you yet another bump so that they'll be more likely to see it, alright? Who knows,maybe you'll get lucky, and one of those monkies with the Snap-On account will come and fix you right up.
Thanks again!
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Come on MX...a little g=help please?
My high side is at 150 and low side about 45.
My understanding is my high side should be around 200-220 at 90 degrees?
Thanks
Come on MX...a little g=help please?
My high side is at 150 and low side about 45.
My understanding is my high side should be around 200-220 at 90 degrees?
Thanks
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Is the compressor cycling off at all with those pressures? What is your static pressure?
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Come on MX...a little g=help please?
My high side is at 150 and low side about 45.
My understanding is my high side should be around 200-220 at 90 degrees?
Thanks
Come on MX...a little g=help please?
My high side is at 150 and low side about 45.
My understanding is my high side should be around 200-220 at 90 degrees?
Thanks
On and on you go with nonsense.....JEsus
You must be the new shiny wheel expert I guess...Damn sure aren't customer friendly I can tell from here. All customers are stupid MFrs...Right? A high and mightey Chevy wrench.....oh my!
3 German cars thus far just to comment on one of your idiotic statements. More maintainence is obviously expected.
A Chevy truck...Not really.....And should be fixed for more than 5K miles on all the other stuff that's gone worng numerous times.
Oh, and my TAHOE kept cool last night stuck at the beach to the frame in surf water for about 4 hrs waiting on wrecker!...You are some kind of freaking fool aren't you?