How does the air conditioner work on a Prius?
The Prius is equipped with a remote (via the key fob) activated Air conditioner which uses the traction battery rather than the 12-volt battery. To activate it, you need to be sitting in the car with the doors closed.
Why is my climate control not working on my Prius?
The display may have a message saying the audio is off, even though the radio is on. There may be no way to control the heater or air conditioner from the multi-display. Instead of the normal climate control screen there may be a “Check the connection of the air conditioner” message displayed
What causes the center display on a Toyota Prius to fail?
This is commonly caused by a poorly soldered internal connection on the display circuit board. These display panels can be successfully repaired or reconditioned by a shop specializing in such repairs so it helps to investigate further. The average cost for a Toyota Prius General Diagnosis is between $88 -$111. Learn More Good news!
What does the LAN monitor say on my Prius?
The LAN monitor says pretty much the same thing. The EMV (MFD) now says CHEK (which means there should be a code stored), but I couldn’t get it to give up any codes while it was broken. Maybe I was just being too impatient. The MFD was moving very slowly.
What to do when your Prius wont turn on?
Hold the AC button down for a few seconds and things will launch into motion. The doors will lock (apparently a security feature) and the AC will start to cool you off. It won’t work if the car thinks it’s not hot enough, but you can override this by setting the climate control to LO. You maintain your Prius religiously.
What kind of battery does a Prius hybrid use?
Those big banks of batteries your thinking of (the ones that make your Prius a hybrid) are commonly referred to as “traction batteries” because they serve the sole purpose of powering, or being charged from, your wheels. Did you know that you can keep your Prius cool while you’re sitting, without worrying about killing the battery?
How do you change the B on on a Prius?
While still holding the Trip button, use the gear shift to put the car in Reverse, then back into Park, and then let go of the button. The display will say “b-on” or “b-off.” Use the Trip/ODO button to change the b-on to b-off (the “b” stand for beep!).
As the temperature in the car reaches the desired setpoint, Prius recognises that it’s getting closer and adjusts the compressor and fan accordingly. In that way, it eases into the proper temperature rather than running the fan all-out and then suddenly stopping (which is what most residential air conditioners do).
What’s the difference between setpoint and cur temp on a Prius?
For example: SETPOINT=65º and CUR-TEMP=90º creates a high proportional difference resulting in a high fan speed. SETPOINT=65º and CUR-TEMP=70º creates a lower proportional difference resulting in lower fan speed. Secondly, you might notice that the vents blowing the air change.