AC/Heater climate control 2.2 ex diesel

red baron · 14th May 2008, 18:02

is it normal for the orange re circulation light to come on each time the aircon calls for cold air when initially turned on ? if the temp is turned up it goes off.

DerChef · 14th May 2008, 18:08

I was wondering about that

I guess if more than one person has this it must be normal

Dealer didnt really know but guessed it was OK

ghowarth · 14th May 2008, 18:12

Mine does this......I think it is something to do with the fact that it is then cooling already cool air as oppose to bringing in warm air and cooling it down...........not sure and definately no technophobe but thats what I think

illegalhunter · 14th May 2008, 18:17

The car recicles the air till it gets temp right

FergusTheDog · 14th May 2008, 18:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by DerChef

I was wondering about that

I guess if more than one person has this it must be normal

Dealer didnt really know but guessed it was OK

No, these are Hondas not Toyotas. On a Toyota if more than one owner has the same fault then "they're all like that sir" and it becomes a normal feature.

Maldax · 14th May 2008, 18:20

think you will find it's all down to the outside temp... if it's colder then the temp requested then it pumps in aitr from out side but if it's hotter it just cools down the cabin temp. It wont do it in the winter

Maliths · 14th May 2008, 20:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maldax

think you will find it's all down to the outside temp... if it's colder then the temp requested then it pumps in aitr from out side but if it's hotter it just cools down the cabin temp. It wont do it in the winter

Maldax is spot on. Only does it when the cabin get hotter than the outside and if you are trying to cool it. Never happens during winter.

nico651 · 14th May 2008, 21:49

Yes, it's perfectly normal. My Subaru did the same thing. When it's hot outside, the best way to cool the cabin down is to switch on the recirculation setting. It's more efficient and after a few minutes it will switch back to outside air. If it doesn't do so after let's say half an hour then it's best to switch manually otherwise the air in the car becomes "saturated" and rather unhealthy...

electric · 14th May 2008, 22:43

I drove for 98 miles on Sunday. The outside temp was 25C and the sun was shining into the car. The climate control was set on 20c auto.

For the entire journey auto kept the fan on high and the recirculating switch with its amber light was on.

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14th May 2008, 18:08	#2 (permalink)
DerChef Valve Cap Join Date: 15th April 2008 Location: Tyrone, Ulster Posts: 37 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I was wondering about that I guess if more than one person has this it must be normal Dealer didnt really know but guessed it was OK

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ghowarth Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 13th February 2008 Location: Aylesbury UK Posts: 132 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Mine does this......I think it is something to do with the fact that it is then cooling already cool air as oppose to bringing in warm air and cooling it down...........not sure and definately no technophobe but thats what I think

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illegalhunter HACKIN & SLAYIN Civinfo guru Join Date: 10th May 2007 Location: In the woods armed to the teeth Posts: 2,571 Thanks: 4 Thanked 29 Times in 28 Posts iTrader: (0)	The car recicles the air till it gets temp right

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Maldax Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 12th June 2006 Location: Reading, Berks Posts: 1,050 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	think you will find it's all down to the outside temp... if it's colder then the temp requested then it pumps in aitr from out side but if it's hotter it just cools down the cabin temp. It wont do it in the winter

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nico651 Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 17th February 2008 Location: Denderleeuw, BE Posts: 38 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Yes, it's perfectly normal. My Subaru did the same thing. When it's hot outside, the best way to cool the cabin down is to switch on the recirculation setting. It's more efficient and after a few minutes it will switch back to outside air. If it doesn't do so after let's say half an hour then it's best to switch manually otherwise the air in the car becomes "saturated" and rather unhealthy...

14th May 2008, 22:43	#9 (permalink)
electric Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 19th February 2008 Location: London Posts: 160 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I drove for 98 miles on Sunday. The outside temp was 25C and the sun was shining into the car. The climate control was set on 20c auto. For the entire journey auto kept the fan on high and the recirculating switch with its amber light was on.