Hot air only? 45 degrees outside...

david81,

If I remember correctly, the way to get fresh, unconditioned air-- that is
neither heated nor cooled -- into the cabin, is:
* Turn the A/C OFF.
* Put the fan on the lowest settig.
* Set the temperature to "Low," which is one touch on the temp
selection below 65.

I'm a little hazy here... if this does work, it may be only with the fan on
the lowest setting.

If it doesn't work, I'm sure somebody will correct me... gently I hope.

Hope this helps.

 

What setting did you use for heat? If it was anything above ambient, you are going to get heat. Use the procedure listed above for outside air, or better yet put the climate control on AUTO and simply set the temperature to a comfortable setting.

Tom

 

Make sure that the temperature is set as low as possible. With the A/C off, the only way to ensure that all hot air mixing is stopped is to set the temp very low. I do not like to run the AC if it is moderate outside, but unless I set the temp to very low, some heat is added to the circulation.

 

How long have you had the car. I see you joined here in Jan. Is this the first time you have had the air on?

Try not using auto.

Set temp at 65.

Re-circ on not outside air.

Make sure AC button is highlighted and on.

Fan on med.

Should be cold air.

Still no workee its dealer time.

Either simple relay is bad or maybe you have road damage and the e-coil on the front of the car has been damaged/punctured and no more freon on board. I hope not as the dealer will not warranty that.

Seen that a few times here.

Hit anything lately or drive over hazards? Lay down and roll in under the front of the car and take a peek at the front of the radiator area for damage.

If it makes you feel any better I can't remember one person complaining of there ac not working on an 08 here.

Good luck & report back.

 

In that case your heating system is broken. It's time for a trip to the dealer.

Tom

 

To get what I feel is outside air thru my vents, I use the climate selection on the MFD, (not the buttons on the steering wheel). I select a vent setting that directs air to my upper body. I then select a fan speed I like, just under medium. I go to the top row of the display and toggle down the temperature until LO is indicated. Then I go to the bottom row of the display and de-select Auto, Recycle and A/C. Sometimes I have to de-select these items several times for them to remain de-selected.

 

My wife's Sequoia has a goofy HVAC system. I always like to have a little cool fresh air blowing on me, so I usually have the TEMP set as low as it will go. No A/C, fan running on the 2nd speed and no recirculated air.

Whenever I turn off the Sequoia (like to go shopping) and restart the engine, the #$@&**!! HVAC will always set itself to recirculating air. If the Sequoia has been sitting in the sun, the air is instantly WARM and once again I realize the HVAC set itself to recirculate. After some experimentation, I've learned that the HVAC will not reset itself to recirc in those condition - if I have the TEMP set to 65 or higher.

My 2007 Prius doesn't seem to have that problem. If I leave the TEMP set to the lowest setting (one notch below 65) and the air NOT on recirc, with no A/C and no AUTO, it will always restart just the way I left it. Could it be possible that the 2008 Prius changed the HVAC setup to be more like the Sequoia?