Steps after replacing condenser plus Climate Control not working

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by SaLKar, May 17, 2026 at 11:28 PM.

  1. SaLKar

    SaLKar Junior Member

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    Guys I purchased a 2014 Prius that was in a mild front end collision. The skinny line connector from condenser was ripped apart. I replaced the condenser. Both the skinny and thicker lines to the condenser fit well on the new condenser so that's done.

    What are my steps to get the ac system going?

    Vaccum the system?
    Do I add some oil in the system? If so, what kind?
    Once done, add freon?

    Also this problem may be related, but I turned the climate control on, and no response whatsoever. No heat, no fan. Any clues to where I should start looking?
     
  2. Tombukt2

    Tombukt2 Senior Member

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    If you started it with the AC button pushed in and all this and that and you're not getting anything well systems not fully you're not done .. as far as fan and heat. again depends on the buttons and where you're putting things but no fan is problematic let me start looking at fuses and things like that the blower should work . All the stuff can be tested on the car.