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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Ryan46, Jun 29, 2011.

  1. Ryan46

    Ryan46 New Member

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    Weird Air Condition Issue

    My 04 prius air condition blows hot air when I am stopped. Seems to work fine when we are moving. Took it to dealership, they said everything checks out.....? Any suggestions?
     
    #1 Ryan46, Jun 29, 2011
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    Thanks.. I checked out that thread, gave me one thing to check, the radiator fan, however, I don't think my outside temperature goes up when we are idle, but I will watch it closely now. Thanks for the thread. I'm new to this, how can you get mechanics interested in your problem?
     
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    seilerts Battery Curmudgeon

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    There is a hybrid specialist in Sanford, Taylor Automotive. It's probably worth the drive.
     
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    Warm the engine up and put ac on max cold. Open hood and see if both electric rad fans are moving.
     
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    Also if the fans are rotating, are they blowing air out of the front of the car, or are they sucking air in, you can check this with a kleenex. The kleenex should get forced into the grill and stay there.
     
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    Inverter coolant pump could be going bad. When mine did I pretty much lost all ac when I was stopped. It is a warranty item.
     
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    What is the solution if the fans aren't moving or if they are rotating the wrong way?

    Also, I can see one fan pretty easy, its hard to see another, do I need to remove something to see the other?
     
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    Is there a way to check if inverter coolant pump is working properly?
     
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