Prius A/C compressor cycles 4 times and then stops.

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Randy Smith, Aug 2, 2014.

  1. Randy Smith

    Randy Smith Junior Member

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    Just rescued this 2004 from a driveway death. While checking out a no A/C condition I notice that the A/C compressor cycles on for about 10-15 seconds then stops, does this 4 times and then ends. System shows low pressure but doesnt run long enough to build up any. Need to get the OBD-2 tester on it.
     
    #1 Randy Smith, Aug 2, 2014
  2. nh7o

    nh7o Off grid since 1980

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    Any front end damage in the past? Are the plastic screens under the car in place? Road debris can cause damage to the condenser. You are likely needing to find that leak before anything else.
     
    #2 nh7o, Aug 2, 2014
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