1993 Camry XLE A/C fuse/relay location - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

kmhesh · 01-14-2009, 10:45 AM

I originally had posted this in the wrong forum, so I'll repost here.

My A/C suddenly stopped cooling. However, my A/C panel light is NOT blinking, though. For the past several weeks, it has been in the 70's and humid here. Plenty warm to run it. I would also use the A/C to defog the windows as necessary - winter or summer. Now, there is no cool air coming out, I cannot feel that typical 'power surge' when the compressor would engage, and the windows do not defog, so they are not getting dry air. This is the condition all the time, no matter how long I let the engine run.

It is either:
1. bad compressor - very expensive
2. needs the freon recharged - moderately expensive
3. a fuse has blown - inexpensive (hopefully it's this)

I looked at my fuse panels today and could not find anything labeled 'A/C'. Where is that located? I am in need to sell the car, so I need to address this. Thanks for any help you may have.

mobj92 · 01-14-2009, 12:47 PM

I would try the fuse box in the engine bay. I had a similar problem but with heat. maybe try and change the dome fuse. If that doesnt work, look at the fuses under the change box by the driver's left leg. If not those, then its probably one of the other options.

kmhesh · 01-14-2009, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mobj92

I would try the fuse box in the engine bay. I had a similar problem but with heat. maybe try and change the dome fuse. If that doesnt work, look at the fuses under the change box by the driver's left leg. If not those, then its probably one of the other options.

Thanks for the info, but what should be the name of the fuse I am looking for? I have looked at all of the fusebox locations, and I haven't found a fuse yet that says "A/C". Is it called something else?

xtremeskier97 · 01-14-2009, 07:46 PM

Can you watch the compressor to see if the clutch is engaging when the A/C button is depressed with the fan on?

mobj92 · 01-14-2009, 08:28 PM

There may not be a fuse labeled "AC", just like there isnt one labeled "heater". look for the fuse thats named "dome" and try to change that.

***new echo owner*** · 01-14-2009, 09:04 PM

You should actually be looking for the A/C magnetic clutch relay in the engine compartment fuse box; that is the part that actually engage the compressor clutch.

N.E.O.

xtremeskier97 · 01-15-2009, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by new echo owner

You should actually be looking for the A/C magnetic clutch relay in the engine compartment fuse box; that is the part that actually engage the compressor clutch.

N.E.O.

Yes, but you can see the clutch move in and out when engaged and disengaged on the compressor itself. I can on mine.

***new echo owner*** · 01-16-2009, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by xtremeskier97

Yes, but you can see the clutch move in and out when engaged and disengaged on the compressor itself. I can on mine.

I agree that he should be able to see the clutch engages if it is working; however, I think his A/C system is probably low on refrigerant so the pressure switch won't allow the compressor to engage. By locating the relay, he can jump the terminals to test the clutch operation.

N.E.O.

xtremeskier97 · 01-17-2009, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by new echo owner

I agree that he should be able to see the clutch engages if it is working; however, I think his A/C system is probably low on refrigerant so the pressure switch won't allow the compressor to engage. By locating the relay, he can jump the terminals to test the clutch operation.

N.E.O.

Ah, yes. That could be a problem.