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I have had this Lexus for about 3 years but I am still finding things it can do. All that worry about the compressor and £3500 disappeared in a flash. I did have a look and found you can increase the high temperature more than it had originally been set at, mind you the book is quite thick so perhaps some winter reading for the future. Regards to all

Well you learn something each day. Air con problem solved, it was all down to the body repairers disconnecting the battery. It unset all the settings in the car. I remember having to re set the seat, mirrors and lights. Took it to the specialist who ran a check, all sound, then went to the menu, climate control and there it was SWITCHED OFF!!!. Cost me £20 a bargain at double, I would recommend this company. Anyone in my area "Mark4 Air con" Slough. Thanks to all who responded, one for the files

Sorry Ronnie W Hodgekinson but not sure how to "select" hot air without using the air con button. As far as I can see there are no set buttons to press for heater? When I used to defrost windscreen it usually sent hot air in that direction. I just tried this and only same outside temperature air comes out even when the engine is hot as it does when cold is chosen. As far as the engine revs dropping when the air con is turned on, no it doesn't change, it used to be when I stop the engine stopped while in traffic, if I then turned the air con on the engine would usually start up, it doesn't do that now. I have found a company who specialises in air con and going to try to get an appointment booked to get them to go through a check up. Finger crossed. Regards

Thanks for the advice, KayCee. You know I said I had a front end bump repaired back a few weeks, well when I got the car back all the electric settings had changed, I had to reset them. Do you think when they replaced the damaged panels, wing and bumper they unplugged the batteries and this caused a short circuit of some kind or the cable to the compressor was knocked loose. I think I will have to find a air con specialist and just have the full check, like you say it could be less expensive in the end. The nearest Lexus garage is 22 miles away, I will do a search. Thanks again. Regards

Still no luck with a prognosis. Tried a local specialist online by email, no response. Checked with Lexus Reading about the cost of a compressor £3500, suggested I could go for a after market but admitted most specialist didn't like the job. I will have to save up, but in the mean time what about the heating side. One of the members said it would work because it is on a different system, but I have tried to set the temperature on hot and it doesn't get hot, that's using the A/C auto button so how do I get hot air in to the car without using the A/C Auto setting. Pray for a mild winter. Regards

Update: had my mechanic, who I can trust to check out the air con. Good pressure no leaks, however he is not qualified to work on the electrical system of a hybrid. He suggested I go to a Lexus garage to get the compressor checked because it is on the electrical system. I don't have a Lexus garage near me but I contacted Lexus at Reading to find out the cost of the compressor, £3500!!!! plus fitting???. He did suggest I consider an after market compressor DENSO and he gave me the part number, which I thought was very kind of him. Next was to find an air con specialist who could carry out the replacement if it is the compressor, waiting for a reply to one who was recommended.

Searching for the price for a compressor just in case but keep finding used on eBay. Any ideas about price and if it would be wise to buy a used one if that is the problem. One question, if the air con is not blowing cold will it blow hot air for the winter setting???

Checked belt is in place. Mechanic will have a look at it 5th Aug. He is very busy because he is good and reasonable charges. Lets see if he is good enough or this puzzle.

Thanks for that, I am going to se my local mechanic and ask him to check that the belt is running and go from there. Ran it this morning and only the same air temperature as outside not really cold as it has been. I last used it as my memory serves last summer for cold and winter for hot and it was working fine. I will update when I know more. Regards all

Because I know nothing of modern cars I leave it to my local Mechanic. I will go and see him tomorrow and ask him to have a look

Went back to the body shop to see if they had looked at the condenser for damage. The accident was only superficial and no damage to the bumper frame. They were very good and offered to re gas. Did it this morning, they checked for leaks and the pressure, all was ok so re gassed and new oil as needed ( checked which oil from a tab under the bonnet). Took about 1 1/2 hours. Told me it would take a while for it to blow cold and to take it for a long drive. Did about 15 miles but still blowing warm, how long should it take?

Just about to search for a local service. They must be able to test if there is a leak before re gassing surely. Thanks

OK, will google to find out what to do next. Thanks

I am thanks, hospitals are like cars, the more you investigate the more you find. BUT, who would be without them. Take care

Thanks everyone for the advice. Ended up getting it done on insurance, you gain some you lose some. Premium up no claims down, waiting for the up. They did a good job but it seems the may have shorted out somewhere because my air con is blowing warm air and that is the side of the fuse box they repaired. Sorry didn't reply sooner been in hospital. Thanks again