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Old 01-04-12, 04:12 PM
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Is there a way to set the recirculation button to stay on. When I start the car its set to allow outside air to come in and the auto mode doesn't work well. Im trying to minimize the dirt/dust.
Old 01-04-12, 04:23 PM
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same here on gs350 2008 it stays on outside air
Old 01-04-12, 04:36 PM
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I can't imagine dirt and dust coming from outside through the ac.
Old 01-04-12, 04:44 PM
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this drives me crazy too, but the other way....it stays on recirc during the summer because the button setting is based on what you want the inside temp to be & what the outside temp is.
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I am not sure but I don't remember having an issue with it staying on recirculate.

Either way if the cabin filter in the glove box is clean dust should not be an issue.
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The dust isn't the problem, its the fumes from the outside.
Old 01-04-12, 05:13 PM
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set the temperature lower than what it is outside. As long as its lower than outside, the car will remain in recirc mode even after the air is turned off.
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Mine is always stay at recirculate. Doesn't matter how many time i start mine engine.
Old 01-11-12, 01:43 PM
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I hate this. Mine flips to recirculate if the air is on. Wish it remembered where I left it.
Old 01-11-12, 02:58 PM
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mine always has recirculation on whenever i start the car. i actually would prefer it to remain off and turn it back on when there are fumes or dust around.
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One thing to remember--if you don't let the outside air in, the system may retain moisture and get moldy--giving that gym locker smell.....
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i think it's one of the lexus personalized settings. mine used to be stuck on the same mode whenever the car started but after i got the dealer to change the settings, mine is always on outside air. Less fogging windows and more fresh vancouver air.
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