mugen Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 my wife's 2006 Prius needs some AC work done. It may just need a recharge but im not sure. Recommendations or help is appreciated thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeesammy Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 (edited) I'm being an ass in the tech section when all I should have posted was, can you provide any more info about your A/C issues? Or if you want recommendations on a shop or how to fix it? Edited May 28, 2014 by Cordell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Op- your post is pretty vague, what exactly would you like help with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig71188 Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 I will give you one piece of advice. Check to see if the compressor has a large orange wire(bundle) going into it/check your owners manual/check with multiple sources. I know the later Prius has a true electric hybrid compressor - not 100% sure on the 2000. If it has the electric compressor DO NOT use any retail store "recharge with oil added" cans, nor take it to anyone who does not do a lot of hybrid a/c work. Contamination with non-hybrid oil COULD mean replacing EVERYTHING in the system. While these use conventional refrigerant, the oil used is a "non-conductive" oil and as little as 2%-3% can trigger an electrical fault and shut down the system. This amount of contamination is POSSIBLE to get from simply reusing a gauge set that has been on another car with conventional compressor oil. Shops that do hybrids will typically have a dedicated set of tools for them to avoid cross contamination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mugen Posted May 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Car blows some mildly colder air but not super cold as it should ie.. why I thought it may need a re-charge I was looking for shop recommendations or if someone owned a shop that would assist me thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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