2017 Toyota Landcruiser (VDJ79R) — Repair Solution

4.5L 1VD-FTV 8cyl 32v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel · A/C Clutch Not Cutting In · HVAC Control System

Toyota Landcruiser (VDJ79R) A/C Clutch Not Cutting In HVAC Control System Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Toyota
Model: Landcruiser (VDJ79R)
Year: 2017
Engine: 4.5L 1VD-FTV 8cyl 32v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel
Area: HVAC Control System
Category: A/C Clutch Not Cutting In

Customer Complaint

A/C was cutting in and out.
When it did cut in, the system worked perfectly.

Problem Summary

Confirmed that system cutting in and out due to the intermittent operation of the A/C clutch relay.

Initially could not locate relay in the vehicle.

Eventually traced the location of faulty relay to a hidden relay box.

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Quick Facts

CodeTOYVD17612
Vehicle2017 Toyota Landcruiser (VDJ79R)
Engine4.5L 1VD-FTV 8cyl 32v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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