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AC Runs COLD if ICE Isn't On

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by PeterPrius, Feb 15, 2012.

  1. PeterPrius

    PeterPrius Hers is a 2009 Prius, non-SKS

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    Sweetheart took her 2009 into fix leaking AC fluid. Instead of running warm (AC on or not) after the cars warms up, it runs cold, even with it set to MAX HOT.

    My 2005 runs nice and warm on cold winter mornings after a 5 minute warm up.

    Hers seems to be connected to the ICE. How do you tell the fine folks at the Stevinson dealership that the AC needs to run HOT or COLD depending on the setting?
     
    #1 PeterPrius, Feb 15, 2012
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    sounds like a problem with heating system, not air conditioner.
     
    #2 cnschult, Feb 17, 2012
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    Yeah I can't figure out what the OP is talking about.
     
    #3 edthefox5, Feb 17, 2012
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    What is "AC fluid"? Are you referring to the air conditioning refrigerant which is a gas at atmospheric pressure; or are you referring to an engine coolant leak?

    The cabin heater obviously is not working. If the initial problem was an engine coolant leak, then it is likely that air remains in the engine coolant system.

    Have your wife tell the dealership service writer that the cabin heater is not producing heat.
     
    #4 Patrick Wong, Feb 17, 2012
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