2014 Prius c - hybrid battery replacement - P0A80

Why is the air conditioning not working?

$3,400 is a lot of money for a used hybrid battery, are you sure that you went to a Toyota dealer? i don't think they sell used hybrid batteries.

 

if you're going rebuilt, you can't expect anything except replacement during the warranty period.

i would look around for a green bean battery or the like, if i'm going rebuilt. much cheaper, and better warranties

 

Isn't it bad for the HV Battery lifespan not to use the AC? for the temps

 

But what stopped working? the compressor or the blower?

 

Wow, that Toyota stealership is downright criminal for massively inflating prices. Don't go back to them! Going rate for a used OEM hybrid battery for Prius C is closer to a $1K and a bit over $2K for a new one, but they are on back order for months.

Good news for you is that pre-order for Project Lithium packs began again today and all the supply chain challenges are finally behind them and they will likely have a steady supply indefinitely. This pack is not only half the weight of your existing pack, but it will boost your MPG, improve your AC performance and give you extra battery reserve power when climbing mountains and they're less than the cost of brand new OEM from Toyota at $1650. It' based on the most advanced and safest Lithium design of the past decade, whereas your current pack is based on technology from the early 1990's.

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if you are in a hot climate, it might be better to feed the battery with conditioned air, although some have said there is no noticeable lowering of battery temps when read with an obd scanner

 

AC is important part of hybrid battery air cooling. Without AC, Hybrid battery will fail prematurely.
Never buy used battery unless you want to sell it within 1 year. Get a good new battery that will last another decade or more if you park in garage or under the trees.