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AC Compressor

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by Invert Doc, May 5, 2015.

  1. Invert Doc

    Invert Doc New Member

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    I have less than 60K miles on my 2011 Prius and my AC started making clattering noise. The dealer said the compressor was shot and needed to be replace at a cost of $2,400. This seems to be a very high cost and seems to be an awfully expensive repair for a car less than 4 years old. Have others had this problem? Am I getting ripped off by the dealer?
     
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  2. bisco

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    it's probably typical for a dealer. maybe look on ebay or a salvage unit? be cautious where you take it though, prius electric a/c is very different from most.
     
    #2 bisco, May 5, 2015
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    Maybe not ripped off by the dealership, but by the whole corporate structure: jacking up prices.

    Couple this with cavalier design decisions. There's a guy here with an issue: a hose connecting to his gas tank was chewed through by rodents, and he's being told the whole gas tank assembly has to be replaced.
     
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    I know this is an old discussion, but I'm having the same issue in my gen 2. I got a refurbished ac compressor off eBay and refrigerant for less than $500 with labor at an independent shop.
     
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    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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