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Tech Tips - 004 - Poor Cooling Performance

The vehicle was experiencing poor cooling performance from its dual A/C system. The cause was determined to be a loose thermosensitive tube on the rear expansion valve, which was not accurately reading the evaporator outlet temperature. This caused the expansion valve to open too much and direct too much refrigerant to the rear cooling unit. To correct the issue, the technician needed to securely fasten the thermosensitive tube to the appropriate groove on the low pressure tube of the rear cooling unit, per the manufacturer's specifications.

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Tech Tips - 004 - Poor Cooling Performance

The vehicle was experiencing poor cooling performance from its dual A/C system. The cause was determined to be a loose thermosensitive tube on the rear expansion valve, which was not accurately reading the evaporator outlet temperature. This caused the expansion valve to open too much and direct too much refrigerant to the rear cooling unit. To correct the issue, the technician needed to securely fasten the thermosensitive tube to the appropriate groove on the low pressure tube of the rear cooling unit, per the manufacturer's specifications.

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TECHNICAL TIPS - #4

Poor Cooling Performance in a Vehicle with Dual A/C


CONDITION:

Poor cooling performance in a vehicle with a dual


(front/rear) A/C system. The system uses a joint
type expansion valve* in the rear cooling unit, with
no magnetic valve. The compressor has been
confirmed to be ok, and the front expansion valve
was replaced recently.

CAUSE:

The thermosensitive tube of the rear expansion valve


has become loose and is not reading the evaporator
outlet temperature accurately. This caused the
expansion valve to open more than necessary, and
caused more refrigerant to flow to the rear cooling unit.
*Joint type expansion valve

CORRECTION:

Access the thermosensitive tube of the rear expansion


valve and secure it tightly to the appropriate groove
on the low pressure tube of the rear cooling unit.
Consult the manufacturers service information to
meet proper insulation requirements.
*May also be seen in various models which have similar system configurations
(e.g. 2001 2007 Toyota Sequoia).

Product Group
Air Conditioning
Year
1998-2006

Assembly
Expansion Valve
Make
Toyota

Category
Repair Procedures
Model
Sienna

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