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Why is My Toyota AC Not Working? A Camry Example

The interior of your Toyota vehicle unusually warm? Unless you inadvertently left the heat on in sweltering Texas weather, most likely, it's because your AC is no longer blowing cold air. Don't put off maintenance; AC parts replacement costs -- they add up fast.

Luckily, you probably have one of only a few common car air conditioning problems. If you're driving a Toyota Camry, for instance, they're pretty easy to diagnose. Here's a few scenarios.

Refrigerant's Low or Leaking

Most of the time, if your Camry doesn't have an electrical system issue, it could have either low refrigerant or a coolant leak. This issue can be hard to pin down sometimes, too, as fluid (or even gas) can slowly leak out of the AC over a long time. Figure out it's what's going on, and you'll need an AC recharge, a job best done at a Toyota dealer. It'll run you $200 to $250 on average.

The Compressor's Bad

A little less often, the AC compressor in your Camry could have a jammed clutch -- that is, if it hasn't just plain worn out (a known issue in hot climates for models from between 1992 and 2012 with around 150,000 miles on the odometer these days). You'll know mechanical problems from hearing squealing or grinding. A bad clutch will need replacement; compressor failure, on the other hand, calls for replacing the whole thing -- the clutch, the rpm sensor, the receiver/dryer, the whole bit. That'll run you $900 to $1,200 on average.

The Condenser's Failed

If your engine idles weird when you run the AC, and the air in your Camry is about as warm as it is outside, it's almost always a condenser fault. That's a case for replacement, a job that'll cost you $640 to $750 on average.

Other possibilities include a faulty evaporator, with a bill of $1,000 to $1,200 usually, and a blower motor gone out, which can run you around $350. You'll know evaporator problems from signs like a blinking AC switch, while blower motor problems (things like broken fans and bad bearings), you'll know from signs like lower air pressure and rattling or grinding from the passenger-side floor.

The best way to diagnose Camry AC problems yourself? Run an inspection -- plug in a code reader or an advanced scan tool and check for error codes. The best ways to avoid them? Here's a little advice.

AC Care and Maintenance Down the Road

There's three easy ones:

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