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  1. Doug Gohn

    Doug Gohn New Member

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    Hi all, Im new here. I bought a 2011 Prius Plus 4 months ago and have loved it. Everything was going great until it made a growling noise from the front right engine compartment area two days ago. Yesterday as I drove it to work...it stopped growling and the A/C stopped blowing cool air. The volume of air from the vents is the same, just no A/C. Dealership wants a pretty penny to fix it...suggesting it could be upwards of $3500. Anyone know of someone in the Orlando FL area that could help me.
     
    #1 Doug Gohn, Apr 6, 2015
  2. bisco

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    welcome, how many miles on her? you may want to look for a local mech or a/c shoppe that would be willing to install a salvage unit.
     
    #2 bisco, Apr 6, 2015
  3. Doug Gohn

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    68k. I love the car, but here comes the "but"...If the A/C is prone to $3000 repairs, Im out. Know of anyone in the Orlando area that could help?
     
    #3 Doug Gohn, Apr 6, 2015
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    no, but i agree with you, there are some very expensive, albeit unusual, repairs on the prius. i think it's because the a/c is electric.
     
    #4 bisco, Apr 6, 2015
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    I don't think the Prius is prone to expensive repairs more than any other car.
     
    #5 haole man, Apr 6, 2015
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    you could be right. i have no idea what a replacement a/c unit in a corolla, camry, yaris would be.
     
    #6 bisco, Apr 6, 2015
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    Good luck time to think positive
     
    #7 matt b., Apr 6, 2015
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