2011 Toyota Camry Strange AC Failing Symptoms

ArgosNoble
Thu, 04 Jul 2024 15:47:00 +0000
Maintenance/Repairs

Hello All!

I have a 2011 Toyota Camry LE 2.5L 4Cyl. 2ARFE Engine.

My AC seems to be failing. It wont blow cool air even if the ambient temperature is 82F even if I drive the car for like 45 minutes.

But I stumbled on a strange solution if I leave the climate control AC turned ON, i shut off the car and then start the car so that the AC is on as the car is starting up while holding the key in the ignition position for like 3 seconds after the engine has already started. The starter doesn’t grind. Then i let the key go. It takes a couple of tries but it works. The AC then works as it should. This is probably going to cause more damage. I already changed the steering and serpentine belts. Any clues as to whats failing the AC? Thanks.

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