is it just me or is the climate control stupid?
07-24-13, 08:33 PM
#16
What I've been doing in such cases is leave it in auto, raise the temp closer to outside temp, then gradually lower it during my drive. Raising the temp will slow down the fan speed.
07-25-13, 06:39 AM
#17
Lexus Fanatic
My issue with raising the temp it cooled air is still appropriate in this situation, just not the high fan speed. When you raise the temp, the temp of the air blown through the vents also is raised.
For some reason, in some situations, the system just overemphasizes the need for high speed air.
For some reason, in some situations, the system just overemphasizes the need for high speed air.
07-25-13, 06:46 AM
#18
Do you have your climate control set to fresh air, recirculated air or Auto? I find with recirculated air, the fan blows stronger than with fresh air. I generally leave it in auto as the CC switches to fresh air after the car has cooled down.
07-25-13, 07:48 AM
#19
Lexus Fanatic
I have it set to auto for the recirculation
07-25-13, 09:41 AM
#20
Lead Lap
Tip for those hot days...when you get in, immediately roll all 4 windows down*. This will let the majority of the heat escape, and allow the car to cool faster...especially if you have it on recirculate.
*Or if your fob is set correctly, you can press and hold the unlock button as you're walking up and all windows will automatically open.
*Or if your fob is set correctly, you can press and hold the unlock button as you're walking up and all windows will automatically open.
07-25-13, 10:07 AM
#21
Not really ... as long as you stay below the outside temp, the fan speed will just slow down and the interior will still cool, but at a slower rate. The climate control basically seems to want to get to the preset temp as fast as possible which is why we get max fan if the temperature differential is big. So initially decreasing the temp differential will slow down the fan speed.
At least thats how it seems to work in my car.
At least thats how it seems to work in my car.
My issue with raising the temp it cooled air is still appropriate in this situation, just not the high fan speed. When you raise the temp, the temp of the air blown through the vents also is raised.
For some reason, in some situations, the system just overemphasizes the need for high speed air.
For some reason, in some situations, the system just overemphasizes the need for high speed air.
07-25-13, 11:46 AM
#22
Lexus Fanatic
My issue is more the system thinking there is a wide differential when there really is not.
07-25-13, 01:44 PM
#23
Maybe they need to put in a cconfiguration for climate control rate change ... FAST, MEDIUM or SLOW?
While they are at it, they should configure fan speed to slow down whenever the car is waiting for voice input.
07-25-13, 05:31 PM
#24
Lexus Fanatic
Equal to the outside temp though and I'd have it set on high!
The whole point of the automatic climate control is for it to be automatic...having to set it one way when you first get in and gradually adjust it means its not working as it should IMHO.
The whole point of the automatic climate control is for it to be automatic...having to set it one way when you first get in and gradually adjust it means its not working as it should IMHO.
08-24-13, 09:00 PM
#25
Not really ... as long as you stay below the outside temp, the fan speed will just slow down and the interior will still cool, but at a slower rate. The climate control basically seems to want to get to the preset temp as fast as possible which is why we get max fan if the temperature differential is big. So initially decreasing the temp differential will slow down the fan speed.
At least thats how it seems to work in my car.
At least thats how it seems to work in my car.
08-29-13, 09:28 PM
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08-30-13, 03:20 AM
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Hah I thought my BMW sucked at heating for like a month when winter hit and the dial was set to blue lol. What's the point of setting the temp when you can override with the dial?
Fan blows harder if it's set to only forward vents. I keep the fan strength low cause it works so well. I would just up your temp so it reaches the target temp faster.
Fan blows harder if it's set to only forward vents. I keep the fan strength low cause it works so well. I would just up your temp so it reaches the target temp faster.
08-30-13, 02:14 PM
#29
I've found (here in FL) that when I first start the car and the AC, the fan runs at a very high speed to bring the cabin temp down to what I have the AC set; once it hits that temp, the fan slows considerably.
Even in the garage overnight, the interior temp of the car gets upwards of 90 degrees in summer - Outside in the sun, it'll climb over 100 quickly.
Even in the garage overnight, the interior temp of the car gets upwards of 90 degrees in summer - Outside in the sun, it'll climb over 100 quickly.
03-10-14, 07:11 PM
#30
Took it to the dealer and they said this is normal. I've driven many vehicles in the last decade with auto climate control--Honda, Hyundai, Chevy, Nissan, Buick, and others--and this is the only one I've driven that acts this way.
Weird.