2006 Toyota Landcruiser (HDJ100R) — Repair Solution

4.2L 1HD-FTE 6cyl 24v SOHC Turbo EFI Diesel · A/C Clutch Not Cutting In · HVAC Control System

Toyota Landcruiser (HDJ100R) A/C Clutch Not Cutting In HVAC Control System Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Toyota
Model: Landcruiser (HDJ100R)
Year: 2006
Engine: 4.2L 1HD-FTE 6cyl 24v SOHC Turbo EFI Diesel
Area: HVAC Control System
Category: A/C Clutch Not Cutting In

Customer Complaint

This Landcruiser was 4.2L TDI Diesel 1HD-FTE.

The air conditioning system was on all the time. The compressor clutch would not cycle.

Problem Summary

As soon as the interior fan turned on the A/C clutch would engage even if the A/C switch was off. The internal temperature control was not working and the interior fan speed decreased over time even when on full speed.

The vehicle history was that this was a repairable write off that the customer bought once it was fixed.

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Quick Facts

CodeTOYHD06612
Vehicle2006 Toyota Landcruiser (HDJ100R)
Engine4.2L 1HD-FTE 6cyl 24v SOHC Turbo EFI Diesel
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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