Ask the Car People.SM


Toyota Tacoma Climate Control

21 messages,  Last post on Jun 12, 2011 at 7:04 AM

You are in the Toyota Tacoma Forum.

What is this discussion about? Toyota Tacoma, Toyota, Heating / Cooling, Truck

Messages Page 3 of 3

#19 of 21 '08 A/C Noise by tnboy

Jul 28, 2010 (11:36 pm)

I have an '08 PreRunner SR5, V-6, Extended Cab with 43,000 miles. Recently I have started hearing a barely audible, slight "ding" sound every once in a while and only when the A/C is on. Sometimes I hear it a few times within a minute or two, sometimes only every few minutes. I have also noticed lately that when I stop and park, whether the engine is left running or not, what seems like excessive dripping of water (condensation, I suppose), but that may be normal because it has been very hot lately in Tennessee (over 90 degrees most days) and I run the A/C all the time. Also, it seems the A/C blows colder at some times and a little less cool at other times. Anybody having similar experience and/or any explanations? Thanks.

#20 of 21 Re: 2003 Tacoma with water in ductwork [drummin10] by tacomabobby

Jun 11, 2011 (3:37 pm)

Replying to: drummin10 (Jun 03, 2009 6:36 am)
i get the same thing! just started about a month ago! did you ever find out why?

#21 of 21 Re: 2003 Tacoma with water in ductwork [drummin10] by popsavalon

Jun 12, 2011 (7:04 am)

Replying to: drummin10 (Jun 03, 2009 6:36 am)
There is a drain tube that comes out underneath the vehicle (that's the water puddle you see when parked after running the A/C). Look under the vehicle in the area of the heater, A/C unit. Try to open up the tube blockage with a length of wire, etc.
 
If the blockage is really bad, it may be from leaves, dirt, etc. that have gotten inside the unit and ductwork. That would mean disassembly of the whole unit. It's a big job, but not impossible and it's way better than driving around with your feet in a bath tub.

Messages Page 3 of 3

To POST a message, please Sign In.

Advertisement

Browse by Category

Browse by Vehicle
   View All Vehicles

Browse by Board
Browse by Topic
View All Topics

Edmunds Community

Advertisement