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UrbanCruiser AC problem

My 2013 Toyota UrbanCruiser with a gasoline engine is giving me AC headaches. It's done 192775 km. The AC doesn't cool anymore, and it doesn't even seem to switch on. I'm suspecting a valve issue within the AC system itself. Anyone seen this before?

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sarahlang8

I had a similar cooling problem with my old Opel Astra, though the root cause was slightly different. The system wouldn't kick on at all. It ended up being a faulty pressure sensor that was preventing the compressor from engaging. Have you checked the basics like fuses and refrigerant levels?

lenahimmel1 (Author)

Interesting. A pressure sensor, you say? I've checked the fuses, all seem fine. How would I go about checking the refrigerant level myself? Is it something a regular DIYer can tackle, or does it require special tools?

sarahlang8

While you could potentially check the refrigerant pressure with a gauge set, it is often best left to a professional. Like checking the voltage of electricity, you can do it yourself, but you risk injury if you are not trained. A workshop can properly diagnose the system, check for leaks, and recharge it if needed. If it is not that, it still sounds like a defective valve.

lenahimmel1 (Author)

Thanks for the advice. I took it to a trusted workshop, and it turned out to be individual valves in the AC system, just as I suspected. The repair set me back 1000€, but at least it's sorted now.

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