Need Help sourcing a unique A/C Evaporator Box Part - new uncommon A/C issue?

Clearly, a salvage pull is in order. But that doesn't address the labor. If the evaporator has to be replaced, that still means taking apart every last bit of the dash. Even though it pays well for the tech it is still a miserable job

 

Local junk yard or autobeyours.com

Good luck!

 

dpom,

$3,769.30 for that little part? No me gusto!! It never fails to amaze me at how expensive seemingly chintzy parts are for the Prius, or all cars for that matter..

While I'm rather unfamiliar with air conditioning components, I would think that you would be able to purchase that part for a more reasonable sum than nearly $4K. Have you checked out eBay yet? What about toyotapartseast.com?

I'm going to look into the matter more extensively when I return home from work later this evening..

 

The part is part of the assembly which contains several motors and position sensors. Only the whole assembly is sold. It is also not clear if just the plastic part is defective, or if something is wrong also with the motors/position sensors. Did the dealer really determine the part was broken, or did they remove it to force the ducts into the correct position? The best route is to replace the assembly with a recycled one.

 

You should take a look at http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-ii-prius-technical-discussion/95688-only-half-vents-blowing.html I posted a picture there that shows your part.

I'd like to see what the flip side of your part looks like. I'd also like to see the inside of the part it mounts to. Yours is exposed now.

 

Need help ? I work on my own Prius issues I live near ATL

 

I have a 2005 Prius that the middle 2 vents stopped working on. It started months ago, when the vents blowing on the floor stopped working. I took it to my dealer and was told the exact same thing (around $4500. to fix). I've been fiddling around under the dash (which is remarkable, given the space and the fact that I'm a 56 year old woman.... ) and saw the part that you have in your picture. It wasn't connected to anything, just sort of hanging there. I was able to somehow get more air to come out of the floor vents when I removed my glove box. Go Figure. Please let me know if you are successful in acquiring this part (and if that's all that is wrong with your vents). I am willing to pay $300 for this as I live in the desert, where it's over 100+ degrees daily. Thanks in advance for your reply.

P.S. My prius has 198,800 miles on it. I had to replace my hybrid battery a year ago - I think because of the extreme heat where I live.

 

If you decide you don't want to buy from the dealer. I have a new OEM HVAC Air box. It includes a new Heater core, Evaporator, Expansion Valve and all actuators. Send me a PM if you're interested! I figured I would try here before i post it on ebay.

 

I feel your pain. I purchased a 2007 Prius with only 31000 miles from the Toyota dealer middle of June. I felt I got a fantastic deal. Last week my middle vents stopped working and like you the same place that sold me the car is charging $4200.00 to repair. Says it takes 8 hour labor. I think I bought a lemon. Wish I could sell it back. How could blowing vents cost so much?