AC/Heater Climate control question

candle · 22nd May 2007, 18:23

This may be a daft question so sorry in advance, the civic is my 1st car with climate control. I thought that when AUTO was not shown in the display that it was in full manual mode i.e. AC off etc. I noticed today that the car was chucking out some very cold air, AUTO was not showing on the display and if I press climate to bring the options up on the nav screen no sign of AC on or off, just blank in that section (like it is after pressing the off button). I pressed the AC button a couple of times until is showed AC off and the cold air stopped. On checking the manual when in auto mode pressing any of the heating controls changes that selection but everything else stays on auto, the auto sign on the display goes out but it is still running in a type of semi auto mode . So the air con still cuts in when needed, not an issue apart from I have been driving around thinking my air con was off. so my question is when in AUTO mode how can I tell when the system is using air con, the display is blank and I would like to be able to tell when it is cutting in etc.? I am used to a light or something being on with only ever having a manual system before. I can of course turn the air con on and off but I would like to know when the system is using it in auto mode.

As mentioned sorry if this is a stupid question.

elfa7 · 22nd May 2007, 18:29

I don't know about the technical bits, but all I do is select auto -- select the temperature you want, and leave it to its own devices. It'll run all day, just maintaining the temp. you've selected, with just a waft of either cool or warm air as required.

SimonB · 22nd May 2007, 19:09

Not sure as to why you'd want to know everytime the A/C cuts in and out etc.

I just leave mine on Auto and forget it about... doesn't seem to make any difference to consumption - and this way, its not sitting stagnant and unused!

Bog · 22nd May 2007, 19:25

If press AC once the is off, if you press it again it re-appears on the pop bar on the Nav display and is on!

gordonh · 22nd May 2007, 22:47

I leave it on auto all the time and set the temperature to suit. The only time I overide it is for demist/defrost. I cannot see the point of fiddling around with it.

Pottsy · 22nd May 2007, 22:51

Candle, Auto mode will try and keep the aircon on as much as possible. Turning it off manually is not a good thing, because it will shorten the life of the system, it will make the car more humid and of course the system cannot cool the car when needed. The aircon uses a negligible amount of fuel (many other factors will have a much bigger impact), so the best strategy is to press Auto and forget.

Foggy69 · 22nd May 2007, 22:58

Don't worry about thinking it's a daft question. The AC system on the Civic has a slightly odd setup if you want to use anything other than Auto.

The AC is running if the display is blank or says A/C On and I think that the AC is running most if the time when the setting is in Auto.

I tend to use the 'semi-auto' system, where you can specify whether the AC is on or off, which vents you want to use, whether you want the air recirculated and the temp you want. This works fine without the AC on, and is OK for all but the warmest days in the UK.

NorCivic06 · 23rd May 2007, 01:18

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Originally Posted by candle

On checking the manual when in auto mode pressing any of the heating controls changes that selection but everything else stays on auto, the auto sign on the display goes out but it is still running in a type of semi auto mode .

You've got some answers already. Just wanted to add if you press the recycle button, the auto sign goes out. At least on my sport. Everything is in auto, except for the recycle function I suppose...

Kremmen · 23rd May 2007, 06:54

Yes it does blow very cold air if it needs to.

The trick is to angle each of the vents away from yourself or passengers, otherwise you get the full blast of cold air yourself which gives the impression it is overdoing it - but it isn't.

I've got the central vents pointing centre and quite high.

smiffy · 23rd May 2007, 12:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kremmen

Yes it does blow very cold air if it needs to.

The trick is to angle each of the vents away from yourself or passengers, otherwise you get the full blast of cold air yourself which gives the impression it is overdoing it - but it isn't.

I've got the central vents pointing centre and quite high.

Doesn't that affect the HFT? The manual tells you not to point vents anywhere near the microphone if you want it to work well?

Kremmen · 23rd May 2007, 13:28

Mine aren't pointed as far North as they can go but a little lower and the HFT is fine.

Originally the centre vents were set at their lowest position and I could feel the icy blast along my side, especially along the upper leg area. Also, if I did a Steve McQueen and leaned left and flopped my left arm onto the centre armrest that also suffered from the icy blast.

I think the issue may arise if the car is a regulo 8 and the fan is giving it large to compensate.

22nd May 2007, 18:23	#1 (permalink)
candle Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 18th September 2006 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 73 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Climate control question This may be a daft question so sorry in advance, the civic is my 1st car with climate control. I thought that when AUTO was not shown in the display that it was in full manual mode i.e. AC off etc. I noticed today that the car was chucking out some very cold air, AUTO was not showing on the display and if I press climate to bring the options up on the nav screen no sign of AC on or off, just blank in that section (like it is after pressing the off button). I pressed the AC button a couple of times until is showed AC off and the cold air stopped. On checking the manual when in auto mode pressing any of the heating controls changes that selection but everything else stays on auto, the auto sign on the display goes out but it is still running in a type of semi auto mode . So the air con still cuts in when needed, not an issue apart from I have been driving around thinking my air con was off. so my question is when in AUTO mode how can I tell when the system is using air con, the display is blank and I would like to be able to tell when it is cutting in etc.? I am used to a light or something being on with only ever having a manual system before. I can of course turn the air con on and off but I would like to know when the system is using it in auto mode. As mentioned sorry if this is a stupid question.

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gordonh Valve Cap Join Date: 7th March 2007 Location: Drayton UK Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	climate control I leave it on auto all the time and set the temperature to suit. The only time I overide it is for demist/defrost. I cannot see the point of fiddling around with it.

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22nd May 2007, 18:29	#2 (permalink)
elfa7 Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 8th May 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,699 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I don't know about the technical bits, but all I do is select auto -- select the temperature you want, and leave it to its own devices. It'll run all day, just maintaining the temp. you've selected, with just a waft of either cool or warm air as required.

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SimonB Wheelnut Join Date: 1st November 2006 Posts: 64 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Not sure as to why you'd want to know everytime the A/C cuts in and out etc. I just leave mine on Auto and forget it about... doesn't seem to make any difference to consumption - and this way, its not sitting stagnant and unused!

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Bog Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th October 2006 Location: Romford, Essex Posts: 898 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	If press AC once the is off, if you press it again it re-appears on the pop bar on the Nav display and is on!

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Pottsy Administrator Civinfo master Join Date: 10th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 5,899 Thanks: 26 Thanked 233 Times in 126 Posts iTrader: (0)	Candle, Auto mode will try and keep the aircon on as much as possible. Turning it off manually is not a good thing, because it will shorten the life of the system, it will make the car more humid and of course the system cannot cool the car when needed. The aircon uses a negligible amount of fuel (many other factors will have a much bigger impact), so the best strategy is to press Auto and forget.

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Foggy69 Vivid Blue Rocks!!! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 5th December 2006 Location: Westerham Posts: 1,102 Thanks: 4 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts iTrader: (0)	Don't worry about thinking it's a daft question. The AC system on the Civic has a slightly odd setup if you want to use anything other than Auto. The AC is running if the display is blank or says A/C On and I think that the AC is running most if the time when the setting is in Auto. I tend to use the 'semi-auto' system, where you can specify whether the AC is on or off, which vents you want to use, whether you want the air recirculated and the temp you want. This works fine without the AC on, and is OK for all but the warmest days in the UK.

23rd May 2007, 06:54	#9 (permalink)
Kremmen Krem de la Krem Civinfo guru Join Date: 7th January 2007 Location: West London Posts: 3,096 Thanks: 20 Thanked 25 Times in 24 Posts iTrader: (0)	Yes it does blow very cold air if it needs to. The trick is to angle each of the vents away from yourself or passengers, otherwise you get the full blast of cold air yourself which gives the impression it is overdoing it - but it isn't. I've got the central vents pointing centre and quite high.

23rd May 2007, 13:28	#11 (permalink)
Kremmen Krem de la Krem Civinfo guru Join Date: 7th January 2007 Location: West London Posts: 3,096 Thanks: 20 Thanked 25 Times in 24 Posts iTrader: (0)	Mine aren't pointed as far North as they can go but a little lower and the HFT is fine. Originally the centre vents were set at their lowest position and I could feel the icy blast along my side, especially along the upper leg area. Also, if I did a Steve McQueen and leaned left and flopped my left arm onto the centre armrest that also suffered from the icy blast. I think the issue may arise if the car is a regulo 8 and the fan is giving it large to compensate.