AC compressor pressure relief valve

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by popptj2001, Jul 11, 2017.

  1. popptj2001

    popptj2001 Member

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    What would cause the pressure relief valve on my AC compressor to be ejecting refrigerant? I have about 12 oz of refrigerant in the system (below capacity) and it blew. So I can't keep enough refrigerant in the system to keep cool. Blows out.

    Defective valve?? Restriction somewhere ??

    I have gauges and will check pressure as soon as I can, but wanted to see if anyone had similar issue, or recommendations.
     
    #1 popptj2001, Jul 11, 2017
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    I hope your gauges are virgin and not used on a normal auto ac set. It would be contaminated with pag oil that is not compatible with the prius ac unit. Can't help you with the your primary issue, sorry.
     
    #2 hchu1, Jul 11, 2017
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    Did you ever figure out what was causing this? I'm having the same issue on my wife's compressor.
     
    #3 Flipzillatron, Jun 7, 2021
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    What exactly is "the same issue" that you are having? What work have you done or have had done to the car? What are the A/C system operating pressures?

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    #4 mr_guy_mann, Jun 8, 2021
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