Notices
SC - 1st Gen (1992-2000)

Still no cool air

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 4, 2013 | 12:03 PM
  #1  
groverwood's Avatar
groverwood
Thread Starter
Driver
 
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 106
Likes: 0
From: wi
Default Still no cool air

'93 Sc400 I have replaced the thermostat and Heater Control Valve and I still cannot get anything but HOT HOT air to come out of the vent, even when the dial is set to 67 degrees (cold).

also worth mentioning is the fact that on cold mornings, the car will not blow hot air until i get going at a high RPM( High way speed. I can let the car idle in my driveway for 15-20 minutes, get in and see the temp gauge at hot (middle) and no hot air comes out until i get the car moving fast enough.

any ideas? help. it;s going to be a long cold winter this way
Reply
Old Oct 4, 2013 | 01:07 PM
  #2  
soarer13oy's Avatar
soarer13oy
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 2,187
Likes: 0
From: Sacramento
Default

Im having a similar issue i have yet to fix since im kinda busy but you can do a diagnostic check on the ac system. To do this turn the car off press the auto switch and circulation switch at the same time and turn the key to the on position. It will give you a number/numbers. If you can find a factory service manual for the sc400. It will have an a/c section which will tell you what the problem is. If you cannot find what a manual let me know what codes you get.

For the warm air in the mornings, it is because the car/coolant has not warmed up yet.
Reply
Old Jan 22, 2014 | 02:22 PM
  #3  
karolek98's Avatar
karolek98
Driver School Candidate
 
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
From: Poland
Default

Hello. I have the same problem. Can somebody give me a solution what is wrong?
Reply
Old Jan 22, 2014 | 04:34 PM
  #4  
1JZPWRD's Avatar
1JZPWRD
1JZ Single SC400
iTrader: (59)
 
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 8,518
Likes: 17
From: Alabama, Roll Tide!
Default

Have you all checked the vacuum lines going to and from to see if they are ok? Also check the inline one way valve, if I am not mistaking. Try to bypass this and use a straight piece of vacuum line and see if you get other than hot.
Reply
Old Jan 23, 2014 | 08:08 AM
  #5  
SC400slide's Avatar
SC400slide
In Recovery Mode
CL Folding 25,000
iTrader: (11)
 
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 3,871
Likes: 36
From: NM
Default

Somebody that was a Master tech in Lexus said that it's the Climate control computer. I'd do a little more testing before replacing that part...
Reply
Old Jan 24, 2014 | 02:54 PM
  #6  
karolek98's Avatar
karolek98
Driver School Candidate
 
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
From: Poland
Default

Thanks guys. I did the valve control bypass and its better, but its still not it.
I am going to put more coolant i already bought but the thing is i DONT KNOW WHERE TO PUT IT.
I got small experience with coolant etc so please help me, would be nice if someone put a picture here where to put the coolant water. I need to fill up because i am sure its arround 1l missing, so it can be the cause.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
bigcat88
LS - 4th Gen (2007-2017)
5
Dec 19, 2016 12:24 PM
karolek98
SC - 1st Gen (1992-2000)
1
Oct 19, 2014 08:08 AM
jcoukos
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
3
Jan 4, 2013 05:02 AM
velocity12
SC430 - 2nd Gen (2001-2010)
6
Jul 4, 2011 10:09 AM
jimbonuttz
RX - 1st Gen (1999-2003)
1
Feb 16, 2010 07:43 PM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 05:52 PM.