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  1. Robert John
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    Fix A/C or Live Without? ;-)

    OK, here's the 411 on the responses (Thanks everyone!) “…the simple option of taking an R134a-designed car in to a qualified A/C shop for R134a...
    Post by: Robert John, Sep 15, 2021 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
  2. Robert John
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    Fix A/C or Live Without? ;-)

    "slowly roasting the compressor to death" When I bought the car, the A/C didn’t work and I didn’t want to risk running the A/C compressor w/o any...
    Post by: Robert John, Sep 6, 2021 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Fix A/C or Live Without? ;-)

    Post by: Robert John, Sep 6, 2021 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
  4. Robert John
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    Fix A/C or Live Without? ;-)

    Right you are – thanks for the correction & comprehensive automotive refrigerant overview. I should have stated: “To my knowledge, R134a was...
    Post by: Robert John, Sep 6, 2021 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Fix A/C or Live Without? ;-)

    Post by: Robert John, Sep 6, 2021 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
  6. Robert John
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    Fix A/C or Live Without? ;-)

    Thanks again to everyone for the comprehensive support & advice. I have a few things to add: 1. Re: Pasadena_com mut’s suggestion about a digital...
    Post by: Robert John, Sep 4, 2021 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
  7. Robert John
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    Fix A/C or Live Without? ;-)

    Thanks for GBTM... 1. The POE oil+refrigerant aerosol can is 4 oz (113g) I added some, not all, but have no way of measuring how much. I’d guess...
    Post by: Robert John, Sep 3, 2021 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
  8. Robert John
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    Fix A/C or Live Without? ;-)

    Success… I think. a) Fixed leaking flange on compressor; b) Applied vacuum (-26 psi) for 50 mins; c) Shut-off vacuum, -26 psi held overnight but...
    Post by: Robert John, Sep 2, 2021 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
  9. Robert John
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    Fix A/C or Live Without? ;-)

    Mendel Leisk Got it... thanks for the tip!
    Post by: Robert John, Aug 22, 2021 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Fix A/C or Live Without? ;-)

    "Yes, if you open the system to to replace a bad O ring (hope there isn't any corrosion in the fittings) then you do HAVE to evacuate to system...
    Post by: Robert John, Aug 22, 2021 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Fix A/C or Live Without? ;-)

    First of all, I'd like to thank all of the contributors to this forum. Without their advice, I wouldn't still own my (recently acquired) 2nd Gen...
    Thread by: Robert John, Aug 13, 2021, 64 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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