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Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by NJBuilder, May 18, 2014.

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  1. markabele

    markabele owner of PiP, then Leaf, then Model 3

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    Just hit it. But I don't know if there is any sort of feedback or not for if it's started.
     
    #21 markabele, May 21, 2014
  2. CharlesH

    CharlesH CA HOV Decal #5 on former PiP

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    You have to be within range of the fob, just like for unlocking the car.

    You have to have "enough" charge in the traction battery.

    The temperature setting on the climate control has to be below the temperature inside the car.
     
    #22 CharlesH, May 21, 2014
  3. markabele

    markabele owner of PiP, then Leaf, then Model 3

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    Do you get any sort of feedback from the fob or car as to if it's started?
     
    #23 markabele, May 21, 2014
  4. NJBuilder

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    Seems easy enough. Is it actual A/C or just moves some air around?
     
    #24 NJBuilder, May 21, 2014
  5. markabele

    markabele owner of PiP, then Leaf, then Model 3

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    actual ac
     
    #25 markabele, May 22, 2014
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    It's real AC, the AC compressor is electrically powered so it doesn't need to have the ICE running to run the AC system.

    FWIW- your power steering pump, water pump and brake booster are also electrically operated.
    And, no belts (not even a timing belt) at all in the Gen III Prius!
     
    #26 ny_rob, May 22, 2014
  7. NJBuilder

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    Sounds awesome.
     
    #27 NJBuilder, May 22, 2014
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    I've only used it once, by accident. The range seems to be at least 15 feet.

    I discovered this with the fob in my pocket and must have accidentally compressed the AC button one day when mowing the lawn. I only discovered this when I noticed the car in the garage making a fan type sound then was surprised when I opened the door to find the AC running.

    It took me a few puzzled seconds to figure out what must have happened. Luckily I had the PiP plugged in. Not sure how long the AC was on for.
     
    #28 iplug, May 22, 2014
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    CharlesH CA HOV Decal #5 on former PiP

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    I believe that it will only run for 15 minutes, or something like that. By design, it isn't going to drain the battery.
     
    #29 CharlesH, May 22, 2014
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    I believe I read something like 10 or 15min and it will shut off. Or I guess if it hits the temp that your set at I'd assume it would shut off then too
     
    #30 NJBuilder, May 22, 2014
  11. markabele

    markabele owner of PiP, then Leaf, then Model 3

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    10 min I believe and will run for the whole 10. Once it gets to temp it just maintains.
     
    #31 markabele, May 22, 2014
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    I like that feature and I know my wife will this summer so when she goes to leave the house it will be cooled down. My almost 2 year old son will be happier to get in the car lol.
     
    #32 NJBuilder, May 23, 2014
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