2005 Toyota Hilux (KUN26R) — Repair Solution

3.0L 1KD-FTV 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel Manual · System Not Efficient · HVAC Control System

Toyota Hilux (KUN26R) System Not Efficient HVAC Control System Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Toyota
Model: Hilux (KUN26R)
Year: 2005
Engine: 3.0L 1KD-FTV 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel Manual
Area: HVAC Control System
Category: System Not Efficient

Customer Complaint

A/C not cold.

The vehicle was used on building sights and driven on a lot of dirt roads.

Problem Summary

Confirmed the very poor cooling with a noticeable lack of air flow at the same time.

Ended up tracing this fault to externally blocked evaporator core, due to no cabin (pollen) filter.

Diagnostic Sequence

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Quick Facts

CodeTOYHI05620
Vehicle2005 Toyota Hilux (KUN26R)
Engine3.0L 1KD-FTV 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel Manual
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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