Fortuner AC failure

Hey, I'm having a nightmare with the AC in my 2011 Toyota Fortuner (diesel engine). It's just stopped cooling completely! The AC system doesn't even seem to switch on at all. I've checked the fuses, and they seem fine. The car has 126259 km on the clock. Any ideas before I lose my mind in this heat?

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Could be a faulty pressure switch, or maybe the system needs a recharge. Have you noticed any unusual AC noise recently, or has the AC efficiency been declining gradually before it failed completely? When was the last AC maintenance?

No weird noises that I can recall, and it was working perfectly fine one day and then nothing the next. It has been a while since I had AC maintenance, maybe 3 years ago? Could it really be just that?

Sudden failure with no prior warning points to a more specific issue than just needing a recharge. Given the age and symptoms, a defect in individual valves is plausible. AC diagnostics at a workshop are advisable to pinpoint the exact cause.

Thanks! Took it to a shop, and you were spot on – some valves were shot. Cost me around 1000€ to get it fixed, but at least I'm cool again. Appreciate the help!

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