Okay, so I have a 2004 Toyota Camry that has given me no problems so far. About a week or two ago, I had the A/C on and noticed a lot of moisture coming out of the vents. The A/C light on the button started blinking, and I turned it off.

It had been fine since then, but it happened again today (although I didn't notice any moisture this time).

I've googled around on the subject, but there seem to be a variety of things that can cause this. I was wondering if anybody here has any first hand experience with this, and if I should just leave it until it gets worse, or have it fixed now to prevent any further damage from occurring. Thanks!

2/18/2007 5:16:19 PM

perhaps freon.

check to see how often your compressor kicks on and off.




[Edited on February 18, 2007 at 6:57 PM. Reason : ]

2/18/2007 6:52:22 PM

which engine/transmission is in this camry? automatic climate conrol or manual HVAC?

[Edited on February 18, 2007 at 7:22 PM. Reason : have you looked in your owners manual to verify this isnt normal operation???]

2/18/2007 7:20:30 PM

It's not normal operation.

Regardless of climate control option (manual versus automatic climate control), the compressor clutch is cycled by a control module. The compressor that they use on these models also incorporates a clutch rotation sensor. If the module detects a loss of rotation, then it kicks the system out and flashes the AC button light.

Running through a lot of water and having wet belt slippage is enough to get the system to kick out like this. Obviously the belt breaking will do the same thing.

And yes, low refrigerant will also cause the system to flag a climate control error, kick out, and flash the button light.

Best thing to do is to have somebody (1) verify that the belt is intact and the system is engaging normally, and (2) hook up manifold gauges and check system pressures for any other signs of trouble.

I do recommend not running a system unless you've found out what the problem is. AC repairs rarely cost under 600 to 700 dollars if you have any big component failure. And they often top 1000.

2/18/2007 7:34:45 PM

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"AC repairs rarely cost under 600 to 700 dollars if you have any big component failure. And they often top 1000."

as well they should! thats what seperates us from fucking cavemen.

2/18/2007 7:53:40 PM

where the hell do you live you were running the a/c today...?

[Edited on February 18, 2007 at 7:54 PM. Reason : o i c, the moon]

2/18/2007 7:53:48 PM

i originally wondered the same thing.

anyway back outside to work on a truck! the weather's great!

2/18/2007 7:55:03 PM