oscillating vents
11-04-15, 08:50 PM
#1
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oscillating vents
when pushing the o/v switch the vanes move from center to the right, then to the left and then stop. No more movement.
I switch OFF, then ON, then they work the same pattern: to the right, then left then stop.
Anybody's insight? Cannot find anything in the Search
I switch OFF, then ON, then they work the same pattern: to the right, then left then stop.
Anybody's insight? Cannot find anything in the Search
11-04-15, 10:21 PM
#2
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Their behavior changes based on the temperature, whether the it's cooling or heating, the number of occupants in the car and whether the car is in direct sunlight (and other factors).
Try it with the car in different environmental conditions to see if it behaves differently.
Try it with the car in different environmental conditions to see if it behaves differently.
11-04-15, 11:04 PM
#3
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Like it is saying: try to figure out what I am doing
The manual is very vague about that.
I will observe it. Should I leave the switch on or would this burn out the motor if the vanes not moving
Or just shut it off altogether. Heat or cooling is coming out anyway
Its just such a nice feature
The manual is very vague about that.
I will observe it. Should I leave the switch on or would this burn out the motor if the vanes not moving
Or just shut it off altogether. Heat or cooling is coming out anyway
Its just such a nice feature
11-05-15, 08:05 AM
#5
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The programmed behaviors are on page 9 of the attached marketing propaganda, however I have witnessed them all personally.
But seriously, the brochure is actually a really good read if you haven't.
My ex didn't have her license so I spent a lot of time doing a lot of waiting in the car. I didn't mind it though: it was always a pleasure waiting in the LS.
For example, we arrive somewhere and she'd get out. The vents would immediately move from being split like so \\ // to being like so \\ || then immediately back to \\ // when she would return.
Does this every time.
They also change the swing pattern as the car cools down on hot days going from staying in a wide \\ // when it's hot and changing to a slow swing as the car cools inside.
They also switch to a wide \\ // when the car goes into direct sunlight.
All seems to depend additionally on what temperature you're trying to achieve inside so the behavior is different when it's set to 19c as opposed to 22c.
I believe the 460 adds actual temperature probes to the mix to check the occupants directly.
We own very intelligent cars.
But seriously, the brochure is actually a really good read if you haven't.
My ex didn't have her license so I spent a lot of time doing a lot of waiting in the car. I didn't mind it though: it was always a pleasure waiting in the LS.
For example, we arrive somewhere and she'd get out. The vents would immediately move from being split like so \\ // to being like so \\ || then immediately back to \\ // when she would return.
Does this every time.
They also change the swing pattern as the car cools down on hot days going from staying in a wide \\ // when it's hot and changing to a slow swing as the car cools inside.
They also switch to a wide \\ // when the car goes into direct sunlight.
All seems to depend additionally on what temperature you're trying to achieve inside so the behavior is different when it's set to 19c as opposed to 22c.
I believe the 460 adds actual temperature probes to the mix to check the occupants directly.
We own very intelligent cars.
11-05-15, 08:12 AM
#6
Pole Position
I love this feature and passengers are always mesmerized by their action. Had the same feature on a 90's vintage Mazda 626 but certainly not as sophisticated.
I always keep them on and have observed that on startup, if the car is too warm they will do a little pirouette and then focus both vents on the driver side to cool off that side. If there is a front seat passenger then after the pirouette the driver side vent will focus on the driver and the passenger vent on the passenger. Same thing with heating. After the sensors realize the ambient air has reached the desired temp they will begin their normal oscillation back and forth. Pretty cool (pardon pun) stuff.
I always keep them on and have observed that on startup, if the car is too warm they will do a little pirouette and then focus both vents on the driver side to cool off that side. If there is a front seat passenger then after the pirouette the driver side vent will focus on the driver and the passenger vent on the passenger. Same thing with heating. After the sensors realize the ambient air has reached the desired temp they will begin their normal oscillation back and forth. Pretty cool (pardon pun) stuff.
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11-05-15, 01:35 PM
#9
Each time I've changed my battery this feature would come on. Never knew I even had until I disconnected my battery one time. Personally, for me, I find it annoying and keep it off. Even here in the brutal heat of Florida, the a/c works so well in my car I don't like it blowing directly on me anyway.
11-06-15, 09:53 AM
#11
Only the Executive Package has the infrared body temperature sensor, and it only senses the rear passengers. I drove in one once and didn't think it did much. I think the 460 is a step down in climate control without the auto swing louvers....it was probably a cost cutting measure to delete them.
11-06-15, 04:15 PM
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I read thru the various comments and links.
Maybe there is no problem with it at all, It just does its own thing depending on the (so many) situations.
It did not bother me when the vanes stopped at the left swing setting. Air still flowed. It just puzzled me and not having an LS before I did not know what to make of it
Maybe there is no problem with it at all, It just does its own thing depending on the (so many) situations.
It did not bother me when the vanes stopped at the left swing setting. Air still flowed. It just puzzled me and not having an LS before I did not know what to make of it
11-06-15, 07:37 PM
#14
Lexus Test Driver
Only the Executive Package has the infrared body temperature sensor, and it only senses the rear passengers. I drove in one once and didn't think it did much. I think the 460 is a step down in climate control without the auto swing louvers....it was probably a cost cutting measure to delete them.
