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    Still no cold air w/new compressor, condenser, evaporator, ac line, etc.

    well…the new condenser is installed. The tech commented that the compressor was unusually loud until it was recharged. Later, it hummed...
    Post by: carpediemck, May 5, 2015 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Still no cold air w/new compressor, condenser, evaporator, ac line, etc.

    Thanks, Patrick. I will check to see if the dealership installs a light yet durable wire mesh. I'll let you know how this episode ends.
    Post by: carpediemck, May 5, 2015 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Still no cold air w/new compressor, condenser, evaporator, ac line, etc.

    Thank you for your responses. I drive between 50000 and 75000 miles a year for business so I cover huge amounts of territory. I discovered that my...
    Post by: carpediemck, May 5, 2015 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Still no cold air w/new compressor, condenser, evaporator, ac line, etc.

    I bought all of those parts, because I was given several diagnoses from 2 reputable Toyota Prius specialists, both, far away from where I live....
    Post by: carpediemck, May 4, 2015 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Still no cold air w/new compressor, condenser, evaporator, ac line, etc.

    A few weeks ago, I bought a new condenser, compressor, evaporator, expansion valve, ac line for my 2010, 200000 mile Prius and had them installed...
    Thread by: carpediemck, May 4, 2015, 15 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    My 2010 Toyota Prius AC no longer blows cold air and there is a rubber smell when the heater is on.

    Actually, THAT 2005 had some problems also. Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
    Post by: carpediemck, Mar 26, 2015 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    My 2010 Toyota Prius AC no longer blows cold air and there is a rubber smell when the heater is on.

    Thank you for the responses. Yes. The cost would be bad. Both places ran the tests, solely, to detect leaks, as I requested. Ironically,I just...
    Post by: carpediemck, Mar 26, 2015 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    My 2010 Toyota Prius AC no longer blows cold air and there is a rubber smell when the heater is on.

    I took my 200000 mile Prius to a garage that is highly recommended and the mechanic stated that I need a new evaporator and expansion valve. He...
    Thread by: carpediemck, Mar 26, 2015, 7 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    P2601 and P1116 error Codes at 300,000 miles

    Thank you, Patrick. As I suspected, my son didn't know how to short the contacts. We both felt very tentative about our amateur attempts to fix a...
    Post by: carpediemck, Jan 6, 2014 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    P2601 and P1116 error Codes at 300,000 miles

    Thank you, Patrick. I've noticed that you are one of the most knowledgeable people here, so I truly appreciate your response. I hope he knows how...
    Post by: carpediemck, Jan 4, 2014 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    P2601 and P1116 error Codes at 300,000 miles

    My son drives our old 2005 Prius with over 300000 miles on it. He had a front end accident a few years ago, and, after body repair and a...
    Thread by: carpediemck, Jan 4, 2014, 7 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    299,999+ Mile Club

    Post by: carpediemck, Jan 4, 2014 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum