Recharging A/C Question.

dcbassdc · 06-21-2007, 09:10 PM

Alright, So I noticed that my Prius' air is coming out quite warm. I have had cars before so I figured that is was the freon (I know it's not real freon but that is what I am calling it). I bought the air recharge hose and a can, however, i cannot locate the nozzle to plug the hose into. I know that the Prius is basically a space ship so it's not like a normal car.
Anyway, I digress; how do I locate the nozzle. Any information would be awesome

dcbassdc · 06-22-2007, 01:00 PM

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Brizzle @ Jun 21 2007, 09:10 PM) [snapback]466139[/snapback]</div>

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Alright, So I noticed that my Prius' air is coming out quite warm. I have had cars before so I figured that is was the freon (I know it's not real freon but that is what I am calling it). I bought the air recharge hose and a can, however, i cannot locate the nozzle to plug the hose into. I know that the Prius is basically a space ship so it's not like a normal car.
Anyway, I digress; how do I locate the nozzle. Any information would be awesome

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bump for information. I would like to fix the air and I can't find the nozzle. I know that what I had a focus it was in a strange place all I want to know is where it is.

Ichabod · 06-22-2007, 02:11 PM

With a 2006 Prius I'm doubting you need to "recharge" your A/C refrigerant unless there's a leak, in which case you should maybe take it in for repair rather than just recharge and assume everything's OK after topping it off. It may still be under warranty too.

galaxee · 06-23-2007, 12:02 AM

fyi, you can't just get a kit from your local auto parts store, as that contains oil you do not want. you need PURE 134 with no oils or sealers or anything.

as to the location of the nozzle... i can't answer that at this particular second, as the fountain of prius tech knowledge is asleep.

galaxee · 06-25-2007, 11:32 PM

apparently you can only get pure 134 in cylinders, or via a recharge machine. not a DIY job.

the two lines have gray caps on them, one is L and the other is H. one's on the passenger side with a sensor plugged into it, on an aluminum block. the other one is approximately in the middle of the engine compartment between the engine and inverter, toward the front.

richard schumacher · 06-25-2007, 11:35 PM

Yes, the whole system is completely sealed with an enclosed electric drive motor; if it needs more refrigerant then it has a leak somewhere. Take it to a dealer to get it repaired under warranty. *Don't* try to fill it yourself! You will ruin it, and it won't be under warranty.

NoMoShocks · 06-26-2007, 12:53 AM

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Yes, the whole system is completely sealed with an enclosed electric drive motor; if it needs more refrigerant then it has a leak somewhere. Take it to a dealer to get it repaired under warranty. *Don't* try to fill it yourself! You will ruin it, and it won't be under warranty.
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Wait, are you telling me the Air Conditioning doesn't run off the mater / anti-mater reactor? I thought it was tapped off the main warp drive coduits, just down stream of the dilitium Crystals.

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06-21-2007, 09:10 PM	#1
dcbassdc Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Alright, So I noticed that my Prius' air is coming out quite warm. I have had cars before so I figured that is was the freon (I know it's not real freon but that is what I am calling it). I bought the air recharge hose and a can, however, i cannot locate the nozzle to plug the hose into. I know that the Prius is basically a space ship so it's not like a normal car. Anyway, I digress; how do I locate the nozzle. Any information would be awesome

06-22-2007, 02:11 PM	#3
Ichabod Artist In Residence Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newton, MA Posts: 1,774 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #7 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 7	With a 2006 Prius I'm doubting you need to "recharge" your A/C refrigerant unless there's a leak, in which case you should maybe take it in for repair rather than just recharge and assume everything's OK after topping it off. It may still be under warranty too.

06-23-2007, 12:02 AM	#4
galaxee running WOT until out of fuel Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: central NC/ western WI Posts: 9,072 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 5 Times in 3 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 21	fyi, you can't just get a kit from your local auto parts store, as that contains oil you do not want. you need PURE 134 with no oils or sealers or anything. as to the location of the nozzle... i can't answer that at this particular second, as the fountain of prius tech knowledge is asleep.

06-25-2007, 11:32 PM	#5
galaxee running WOT until out of fuel Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: central NC/ western WI Posts: 9,072 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 5 Times in 3 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 21	apparently you can only get pure 134 in cylinders, or via a recharge machine. not a DIY job. the two lines have gray caps on them, one is L and the other is H. one's on the passenger side with a sensor plugged into it, on an aluminum block. the other one is approximately in the middle of the engine compartment between the engine and inverter, toward the front.

06-25-2007, 11:35 PM	#6
richard schumacher nacreous lacquer Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: United States Posts: 4,126 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Yes, the whole system is completely sealed with an enclosed electric drive motor; if it needs more refrigerant then it has a leak somewhere. Take it to a dealer to get it repaired under warranty. Don't try to fill it yourself! You will ruin it, and it won't be under warranty.