AC not working
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While the display went back down below freezing and the air stopped working again on auto. Its back in the shop. The mechanic now tells me he had noticed spiced wiring on the sensor so I hope it just needs replacing.
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They soldered the wires for a better connection and it worked for a mile then went back to reading wrong. They feel I will need a new sensor. I think I located it in front of the rad. They said the connections in the sensor don't look in the best shape. Does anyone know the part number for the sensor on a 2013 rx350 base ?
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They soldered the wires for a better connection and it worked for a mile then went back to reading wrong. They feel I will need a new sensor. I think I located it in front of the rad. They said the connections in the sensor don't look in the best shape. Does anyone know the part number for the sensor on a 2013 rx350 base ?
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Three ya go:
http://parts.autonationtoyotasouthau...me=temp-sensor
No need for TIS to find parts to buy
http://parts.autonationtoyotasouthau...me=temp-sensor
No need for TIS to find parts to buy
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For comparison, I had the compressor replaced on a 2004 RX330 a 1.5 years ago for about $850 parts and labor, at an independent A/C repair shop in FL.
Last edited by swfla; Jun 3, 2015 at 11:56 AM.
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The labour is expensive for AC fixing - not the compressor itself. A lot to do to properly diagnose and fix the problem. Leak should be found and sealed or part (condenser most likely) replaced. On old car this job can cause coolant leaking (they move radiator).
The problem is - no real guarantee for this job. I had condenser replaced and system filled in once, but after s few months compressor started knocking and died... Quote was quite high (As I remember $500-600 for labour) and mechanic (good one) didn't guarantee results on long run.
Chosen to trade in old RX and buy new one...
The problem is - no real guarantee for this job. I had condenser replaced and system filled in once, but after s few months compressor started knocking and died... Quote was quite high (As I remember $500-600 for labour) and mechanic (good one) didn't guarantee results on long run.
Chosen to trade in old RX and buy new one...
Last edited by gusar; Jun 3, 2015 at 11:30 AM.
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I brought my car to Lexus dealer (Ira Lexus) in MA. They charged $450 for diagnosis (got charged $150 at Toyota dealer and they suggested bring to Lexus) and another $2100 after diagnosed for ac compressor replacement. I paid $450 and took the car home (so $600 just for diagnosis).
Properly my first and last Lexus.
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Properly my first and last Lexus.
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