Bad Cooling
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Well if the compressor was busted I guess the AC would not cool well early in the morning or at night.
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Recirculate is always on.
About Toyota, you would think GM would reverse engineer their AC system and provide a special option for this region taking into consideration that most GM SUVs are sold here.
---------- Post added at 09:41 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:37 AM ----------
Recirculate is always on.
About Toyota, you would think GM would reverse engineer their AC system and provide a special option for this region taking into consideration that most GM SUVs are sold here.
I would say if you've made sure you're AC system is operating correctly then you probably want to look at helping your truck run cooler.
One thing to think about are hood louvers, they're used by US Border Patrol and help lower the engine bay temps:
http://www.hoodlouvers.com/products.html
If that's a little too extreme or you want an OEM look you may want to look at the Escalade vents on the side and make them functional.
Also if your truck is not equipped with the heavy duty trailer package, then you may want to think about adding an engine oil cooler and a transmission oil cooler.
Also look at window tint on all windows including windshield and sunroof. If laws are strict there or dark windows aren't your thing, they make film that blocks the heat like tint but is completely clear.
http://tnttinting.com/node/1228
So if your AC system is functioning correctly then 131f may just be too hot for it to keep up and you need to get the engine bay's temps down.
Are you just using your truck for short trips to get from A to B or are you working out of it?
And I've always experienced ice ice cold AC from Fords. My '96 Taurus and my buddy's '00 Ranger would make your teeth chatter. Granted that was when the vehicle was actually running!!
One thing to think about are hood louvers, they're used by US Border Patrol and help lower the engine bay temps:
http://www.hoodlouvers.com/products.html
If that's a little too extreme or you want an OEM look you may want to look at the Escalade vents on the side and make them functional.
Also if your truck is not equipped with the heavy duty trailer package, then you may want to think about adding an engine oil cooler and a transmission oil cooler.
Also look at window tint on all windows including windshield and sunroof. If laws are strict there or dark windows aren't your thing, they make film that blocks the heat like tint but is completely clear.
http://tnttinting.com/node/1228
So if your AC system is functioning correctly then 131f may just be too hot for it to keep up and you need to get the engine bay's temps down.
Are you just using your truck for short trips to get from A to B or are you working out of it?
And I've always experienced ice ice cold AC from Fords. My '96 Taurus and my buddy's '00 Ranger would make your teeth chatter. Granted that was when the vehicle was actually running!!
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Well, let me say that's looks the most comprehesive anwer I got yet. Thanks.
1. Loovers are out because I'd like to keep the stock look.
2. Engine and transmission oil coolers are already on.
3. Windows have been tinted at 30% which is the max I can go without being stopped.
4. Yes, I basically work out of my car.
5. I still can't undersatnd how the Japanese do it on their Toyotas!
1. Loovers are out because I'd like to keep the stock look.
2. Engine and transmission oil coolers are already on.
3. Windows have been tinted at 30% which is the max I can go without being stopped.
4. Yes, I basically work out of my car.
5. I still can't undersatnd how the Japanese do it on their Toyotas!
As far as the tint, going darker doesn't mean blocks more heat. Like I said, they make clear stuff that blocks a large portion of heat coming through.
As far as the vents you could look at the side vents that are on the Escalade to help let some heat escape. It gives you a stock look, and to complete the look you could do the Escahoe front end conversion to avoid cutting your Tahoe fenders. You could even install fans (Used on race vehicles) to help suck the air out when you're at slow or low speeds for some extra help.
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Ironically, I was using my AC a few weeks ago and was wondering why it didn't seem to be blowing cool air. Turned out I had the temp adjustment on a warm temp. Once I turned it down it was blowing cold air. I have the manual temp controls.
mike1944
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I worked in Kuwait back in the early 90's.
There's a reason so many big Chevys were roaming around there. The locals loved the GM A/Cs.
Can't imagine they have gotten worse so I'm betting there is something wrong with yours.
I've had my Denali out in the desert plenty of times and it cooled down with no problems.
Good luck, hope you find the problem.
There's a reason so many big Chevys were roaming around there. The locals loved the GM A/Cs.
Can't imagine they have gotten worse so I'm betting there is something wrong with yours.
I've had my Denali out in the desert plenty of times and it cooled down with no problems.
Good luck, hope you find the problem.
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