Air Conditioner Problems

sem48 · 09-27-2007, 09:04 AM

This summer has been sunny and hot. When I go on long highway trips (50+ miles) I like to keep the windows closed so I can hear the radio or listen to audio books. But even with the AC on, the temp setting at Max Cool, and the fan on relatively high, the interior of my 2005 Prius gets incredibly hot.

Other than opening the windows, is there something I can do about this? Is this likely to be caused by something in the car, or am I doing something wrong?

Thanks.

SEM

Tojo · 09-27-2007, 09:24 AM

Not sure about an '05, but I got my '07 in the heat of summer in Az. where the temps get near 120. My AC performed very well (which was something I was concerned about and was watching very closely.) I woult take it to a dealer and have it looked at. If something is wrong, better to find out early before any possbile damage to other components is caused (if there is something serious wrong.)

Proco · 09-27-2007, 10:19 AM

If you haven't had any problems with it prior to this, it may be time to have the A/C recharged (or whatever the technical term is). Other possible problems (cabin filter, holes in the compressor) are detailed in this thread: http://priuschat.com/index.php?showtopic=36770

Good luck!

qbee42 · 09-27-2007, 11:21 AM

Time for a service call.

Tom

IsrAmeriPrius · 09-27-2007, 01:11 PM

Didn't you read the responses which were posted after you asked the same question, yesterday, in this thread?

b2nsx · 09-28-2007, 01:16 AM

I had this same problem. It just needed to be recharged. It cost less than $200 and I was on the road to coolness again!

richard schumacher · 09-29-2007, 10:59 AM

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I had this same problem. It just needed to be recharged. It cost less than $200 and I was on the road to coolness again!
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The old stuff can only have leaked out through a hole, possibly caused by some road damage. The '04 and later AC system is completely sealed so the coolant cannot leak out in normal use. Did they find and repair the leak? If not it will fail again.

richard schumacher · 09-29-2007, 11:03 AM

[frickin' IPS software]

Bob64 · 10-06-2007, 12:44 PM

"recharging" an AC is NOT nessary unless you have a LEAK. Compare it to putting more air in a leaking tire. You'll keep wasting money "recharging" it if it still leaks.

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09-27-2007, 09:04 AM	#1
sem48 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	This summer has been sunny and hot. When I go on long highway trips (50+ miles) I like to keep the windows closed so I can hear the radio or listen to audio books. But even with the AC on, the temp setting at Max Cool, and the fan on relatively high, the interior of my 2005 Prius gets incredibly hot. Other than opening the windows, is there something I can do about this? Is this likely to be caused by something in the car, or am I doing something wrong? Thanks. SEM

09-27-2007, 09:24 AM	#2
Tojo Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Surprise, Az Posts: 44 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Not sure about an '05, but I got my '07 in the heat of summer in Az. where the temps get near 120. My AC performed very well (which was something I was concerned about and was watching very closely.) I woult take it to a dealer and have it looked at. If something is wrong, better to find out early before any possbile damage to other components is caused (if there is something serious wrong.)

09-27-2007, 10:19 AM	#3
Proco Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The Beautiful NJ Shore Posts: 2,414 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #5 Thanks: 62 Thanked 93 Times in 53 Posts Friends: 9	If you haven't had any problems with it prior to this, it may be time to have the A/C recharged (or whatever the technical term is). Other possible problems (cabin filter, holes in the compressor) are detailed in this thread: http://priuschat.com/index.php?showtopic=36770 Good luck!

09-27-2007, 11:21 AM	#4
qbee42 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 10,486 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #7 Thanks: 95 Thanked 391 Times in 290 Posts Friends: 10	Time for a service call. Tom

09-27-2007, 01:11 PM	#5
IsrAmeriPrius Progressive Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 4,338 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Didn't you read the responses which were posted after you asked the same question, yesterday, in this thread?

09-28-2007, 01:16 AM	#6
b2nsx Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 5 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I had this same problem. It just needed to be recharged. It cost less than $200 and I was on the road to coolness again!

09-29-2007, 11:03 AM	#8
richard schumacher Destination: Eschaton Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: United States Posts: 5,512 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: N/A Package: #6 Thanks: 99 Thanked 93 Times in 66 Posts Friends: 0	[frickin' IPS software]

10-06-2007, 12:44 PM	#9
Bob64 Sapphire of the Blue Sky Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,135 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: N/A Package: #2 Thanks: 3 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts Friends: 0	"recharging" an AC is NOT nessary unless you have a LEAK. Compare it to putting more air in a leaking tire. You'll keep wasting money "recharging" it if it still leaks.