Can't turn my A/C off!! - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

***eyeball96*** · 12-15-2005, 11:14 AM

I just purchased a 3.5 LE coupe V6, 117,000 miles, (pics coming soon) One problem I've noticed is the A/C on switch stays on all the time!

Has anyone else had this problem? If so is it an expensive fix? I'd like to fix it myself any tips would be appreciated.........thanks in advance........Joe

I've used the search button didn't help!

jhbhatia · 12-15-2005, 11:48 AM

is the a/c on when your changing the setting to adjust the flow (from front to floors, or defog the front w.shield). Cus if your referring to the a/c setting being on when set to defog setting, its SUPPOSED to be on automatically and you can't turn it off.

Mike Gerber · 12-15-2005, 12:15 PM

^^^What jhbhatia said. The A/C will be on in the defrost mode to help clear the windshield. The A/C helps dehumidify the air in the car.

Mike

***eyeball96*** · 12-15-2005, 05:19 PM

Nope! the A/C is on contantly. The only way to turn it off is turn the fan off! The button doesn't go in and out like the 3.5 in my signature. The button stays lighted in all modes!

Cyorke · 12-15-2005, 10:38 PM

have you tried pulling the button out and checking it. Maybe the switch itself is broken. Fairly easy to pull out, normally jsut need a very small blade screw driver to get behind the bezel around the switch.

You may also want to check the repair manul available in the sticky on the forum home page.

CamNub · 12-15-2005, 10:52 PM

One of your switches broke...

Dave's · 12-16-2005, 01:16 AM

Possible there's a stuck relay controlled by the switch.

***eyeball96*** · 12-16-2005, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave's

Possible there's a stuck relay controlled by the switch.

How would u "unstick" a relay controlled by the switch? Were is it located?

chronoti · 12-16-2005, 08:35 AM

just junk yard up a new switch thing most just find one that looks like yours and your good, prolly just the spring in the switch that resets it is broken

Dave's · 12-16-2005, 12:48 PM

I'll apologize for the relay advice. I should have been more specific. It's most likely a defective switch but if not, some cars (in general) have a relay controlled by the switch. If so, the contacts can short (stick) and only removing and replacing the relay will fix the problem. But I don't know if yours is set up that way or not. Never had a problem with my Camry(s) A/Cs. I had that exact problem with an '89 Stanza which is why I mentioned the possibility.

Cyorke · 12-16-2005, 01:21 PM

^^^ you are right there are relays to control the A/C. The switch send power to them to operate. I have seen this problem once or twice wehn I was working for Toyota and if I remember right it was the switch. Plus it is easy to pull out and if he looks at eh repair manul that is stickied he may find how to test it to verify the switch or be able to come up with another area to check

***eyeball96*** · 12-16-2005, 05:32 PM

Well I took the car in this morning to the mechanic I trust (so far) to have the rear pads replaced (noted on prepurchase inspection) and asked if he'd look at the A/C button.

Turns out that the car was detailed by someone the previous owner used and they applied to much, of whatever cleaner they used, and he removed the button, cleaned it and now tells me it working fine!......cool.. didn't charge me for it, even better!...I'll pick it up tonite or tomorrow and fine out for sure if this fixed it.

Thanks for the responses! TN is the best!..........Joe!

***eyeball96*** · 12-16-2005, 07:25 PM

I just picked up the car the button is off now!........wonderful....for Free!

Mike Gerber · 12-17-2005, 02:41 PM

eyeball96,

Please let me know who your mechanic is and where he is located. I have relatives in Richmond. They have a 92 Camry. They live near Broad and Staples Mill.

Mike

***eyeball96*** · 12-17-2005, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Gerber

eyeball96,

Please let me know who your mechanic is and where he is located. I have relatives in Richmond. They have a 92 Camry. They live near Broad and Staples Mill.

Mike

Stuart Rolfe Automotive. 900 Murray Olds Dr. Midlothian Virginia 804 379 4141."Dave" is a techinican there and he's the one I request to work on my car.(located behind Pence Nissan)

There's another place I've used on Brook Rd, don't have the address, It's called "Vidlers" automotive. 804-266-9636. They may be closer to your relatives! They seemed very Honest with me.(located across from "The Dump" on brook)