2nd gen Sequoia AC warm at idle adventure.

My 2013 has been bulletproof since I got it 4/21. My first issue was found last month sitting at the Mexico/AZ border for upwards of 50 minutes. The first time, the AC got a bit less cool. The second (about three weeks apart) it got warm. Revving to 2-2.5k returned cool air.

I have a warranty I bought that I thought covered "everything" and has a 200 deductible at Auto Nation centers. I made an appointment and took it to Tempe AN Toyota this morning. They diagnosed the condenser fan as having a known "while voltage is applied outside the circuit the fan does not run" state, the question is: How does a front of engine, easily accessible (I just R&R'd it in 1 minute) repair cost over 500???? (800+ for the part 1359.47 total) I ordered a fan from Amazon for 187 delivered & will replace it myself, in the end saving 13 bux!

Guess I got the diagnostic free & a multipoint clean bill of health feels good. But 500 really?
Both bolts are this accessible, I attached the horn there until the new fan comes so I don't have to disconnect it again, I'll put it back mid fan when I do the repair.





The bottom has pins that go in holes in the radiator support.

 

The Sequoia has the motor driven fan also. I thought the issue was that fan clutch.

It's fixed.