A/C refill cost for prius 2006?

You may have a leak in your system, without fixing that first, even refilling with new freon won't last very long.

 

Let's start with where you live? How long have you noticed the car not being cold? Was this sudden or gradual? Did you do any maintenance items or any accidents around the time the AC stopped working?

 

What's the VIN# on the car, maybe if you look up the history at toyota.com "owners portal", it can shed some light on the problem. (assuming it was dealer serviced)

Is the car salvaged?

 

Some others will ring in shortly with a checklist you can do to narrow down your problem. It could be something very simple to something very complicated and expensive. We have many knowledgeable members here that knows the ins and outs of the AC system.

 

Here's a list of symptoms and problem areas that can cause them.

 

If you were the original owner, you probably would have a better idea why this system failed. But since you just bought the car and the original owner is not answering your calls, most likely the issue is a bit more complicated. That table I gave you has symptoms you can associate with your problem, from that point on, you would narrow down the problems one at a time.

There's an easier way to do this, maybe just wait for other replies. They should have more knowledge than me on this subject.

 

Does your heater work?

 

How many miles on the car? What maintenance records do you have, other than oil changes?

 

sounds like something hit the car or the car ran over something. this could damage engine oil cooler line as well as the ac system/radiator.

If you get a chance, look at the coolant level in your car (might have been repaired). I'm suspecting it's low and you may have air in your system. Just open the radiator cap (covered by an engine area cover right in front of the car) and see if it needs fluid. Also the reservoir next to it might be empty as well, if it's empty, chances are the radiator fluid would be low.

If it's low, you should just do a coolant service. It's a 100k miles service, you should change out the coolant. No need to fill something you'll be draining if you do the service. This could fix your heater issue (not sure about the AC, my hobby knowledge only brings me this far)

 

Just so you know, the AC fill costs me $153 at my local Toyota Dealer. Do not take it to anywhere else but the dealer for this. The Prius AC uses a specific type of oil known as ND11. If one uses other than that, it can ruin the entire system. This is not an area you want to mess up.

What the dealer will do is put refrigerant in the system and a dye that will show if there's a leak.