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Why do vents default to outside air?
Just wondering--whenever I use the AC, my Accord keeps defaulting to
outside air (as do most newer vehicles, I've noticed). I drive mostly in traffic and don't like to breathe exhaust fumes filling the car, so I'm continually resetting it to recirc. But I'm curious as to why outside air is the default setting. (?) 2000 Accord v6 sedan Jeff |
Re: Why do vents default to outside air?
Jeff wrote:
> Just wondering--whenever I use the AC, my Accord keeps defaulting to > outside air (as do most newer vehicles, I've noticed). I drive mostly > in traffic and don't like to breathe exhaust fumes filling the car, so > I'm continually resetting it to recirc. But I'm curious as to why > outside air is the default setting. (?) Honda flipped a coin, maybe? |
Re: Why do vents default to outside air?
Jeff wrote:
> Just wondering--whenever I use the AC, my Accord keeps defaulting to > outside air (as do most newer vehicles, I've noticed). I drive mostly > in traffic and don't like to breathe exhaust fumes filling the car, so > I'm continually resetting it to recirc. But I'm curious as to why > outside air is the default setting. (?) Honda flipped a coin, maybe? |
Re: Why do vents default to outside air?
"Jeff" <jeff@invalid.net> wrote in message news:jeff-EC6298.00511822092004@news.east.cox.net... > Just wondering--whenever I use the AC, my Accord keeps defaulting to > outside air (as do most newer vehicles, I've noticed). I drive mostly > in traffic and don't like to breathe exhaust fumes filling the car, so > I'm continually resetting it to recirc. But I'm curious as to why > outside air is the default setting. (?) > > 2000 Accord v6 sedan > > Jeff Probably the same reason many other car manufactures do, so that can have that ridiculouly labelled "Max Air" button, which merely changes the air flow from outside to recirculate, and makes people think they have two levels of air conditioning power. Bob --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.760 / Virus Database: 509 - Release Date: 9/10/2004 |
Re: Why do vents default to outside air?
"Jeff" <jeff@invalid.net> wrote in message news:jeff-EC6298.00511822092004@news.east.cox.net... > Just wondering--whenever I use the AC, my Accord keeps defaulting to > outside air (as do most newer vehicles, I've noticed). I drive mostly > in traffic and don't like to breathe exhaust fumes filling the car, so > I'm continually resetting it to recirc. But I'm curious as to why > outside air is the default setting. (?) > > 2000 Accord v6 sedan > > Jeff Probably the same reason many other car manufactures do, so that can have that ridiculouly labelled "Max Air" button, which merely changes the air flow from outside to recirculate, and makes people think they have two levels of air conditioning power. Bob --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.760 / Virus Database: 509 - Release Date: 9/10/2004 |
Re: Why do vents default to outside air?
On 9/21/04 11:51 PM, in article
jeff-EC6298.00511822092004@news.east.cox.net, "Jeff" <jeff@invalid.net> wrote: > Just wondering--whenever I use the AC, my Accord keeps defaulting to > outside air (as do most newer vehicles, I've noticed). I drive mostly > in traffic and don't like to breathe exhaust fumes filling the car, so > I'm continually resetting it to recirc. But I'm curious as to why > outside air is the default setting. (?) > > 2000 Accord v6 sedan > > Jeff The AC uses a "just enough and no more" sort of logic. When it decides it can't achieve the temperature you asked it for, then it opens the recirc door. If you have the AC where you select a temperature, set it to 60 degrees (F) and the recirc light will come on immediately (unless the outside temperature is 40). You should know that even when you put it in recirc, a small amount of outside air is still drawn in. This is so you don't pass out from your own exhaust fumes concentrating in the car. |
Re: Why do vents default to outside air?
On 9/21/04 11:51 PM, in article
jeff-EC6298.00511822092004@news.east.cox.net, "Jeff" <jeff@invalid.net> wrote: > Just wondering--whenever I use the AC, my Accord keeps defaulting to > outside air (as do most newer vehicles, I've noticed). I drive mostly > in traffic and don't like to breathe exhaust fumes filling the car, so > I'm continually resetting it to recirc. But I'm curious as to why > outside air is the default setting. (?) > > 2000 Accord v6 sedan > > Jeff The AC uses a "just enough and no more" sort of logic. When it decides it can't achieve the temperature you asked it for, then it opens the recirc door. If you have the AC where you select a temperature, set it to 60 degrees (F) and the recirc light will come on immediately (unless the outside temperature is 40). You should know that even when you put it in recirc, a small amount of outside air is still drawn in. This is so you don't pass out from your own exhaust fumes concentrating in the car. |
Re: Why do vents default to outside air?
"E. Meyer" <e52.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org> wrote in message news:BD76EA32.9E306%e52.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org... > > The AC uses a "just enough and no more" sort of logic. When it decides it > can't achieve the temperature you asked it for, then it opens the recirc > door. If you have the AC where you select a temperature, set it to 60 > degrees (F) and the recirc light will come on immediately (unless the > outside temperature is 40). That's interesting. Perhaps you should have your vehicle's system checked for a problem. My A/C does nothing, unless I tell (push a button) it to perform a task. -- Brian http://www.cakesbydarlene.ca http://www.accesswave.ca/~orion |
Re: Why do vents default to outside air?
"E. Meyer" <e52.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org> wrote in message news:BD76EA32.9E306%e52.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org... > > The AC uses a "just enough and no more" sort of logic. When it decides it > can't achieve the temperature you asked it for, then it opens the recirc > door. If you have the AC where you select a temperature, set it to 60 > degrees (F) and the recirc light will come on immediately (unless the > outside temperature is 40). That's interesting. Perhaps you should have your vehicle's system checked for a problem. My A/C does nothing, unless I tell (push a button) it to perform a task. -- Brian http://www.cakesbydarlene.ca http://www.accesswave.ca/~orion |
Re: Why do vents default to outside air?
Jeff wrote:
> Just wondering--whenever I use the AC, my Accord keeps defaulting to > outside air (as do most newer vehicles, I've noticed). I drive > mostly in traffic and don't like to breathe exhaust fumes filling the > car, so I'm continually resetting it to recirc. But I'm curious as to > why outside air is the default setting. (?) > > 2000 Accord v6 sedan > > Jeff I have 99 Accord, European Model With Automatic AC, when I use it on Full AUTO , the outside Air vent is closed, which make sense, on Manual I presume every setting should me manual. Few months back I was in LA , where I drive Toyota Camry , in which outside air vent was independent of using AC |
Re: Why do vents default to outside air?
Jeff wrote:
> Just wondering--whenever I use the AC, my Accord keeps defaulting to > outside air (as do most newer vehicles, I've noticed). I drive > mostly in traffic and don't like to breathe exhaust fumes filling the > car, so I'm continually resetting it to recirc. But I'm curious as to > why outside air is the default setting. (?) > > 2000 Accord v6 sedan > > Jeff I have 99 Accord, European Model With Automatic AC, when I use it on Full AUTO , the outside Air vent is closed, which make sense, on Manual I presume every setting should me manual. Few months back I was in LA , where I drive Toyota Camry , in which outside air vent was independent of using AC |
Re: Why do vents default to outside air?
Sparky <nemo@moon.sun.edu> wrote in message news:<eo94d.304$6X1.643858@news4.srv.hcvlny.cv.net >...
> Jeff wrote: > > > Just wondering--whenever I use the AC, my Accord keeps defaulting to > > outside air (as do most newer vehicles, I've noticed). I drive mostly > > in traffic and don't like to breathe exhaust fumes filling the car, so > > I'm continually resetting it to recirc. But I'm curious as to why > > outside air is the default setting. (?) > > Honda flipped a coin, maybe? Because once the inside air has been dehumidified through the process of a/c, the a/c will struggle to cool that air again. recirc works great to cool a steamy car initially, because it is not only throwing cold air at you, but is taking away the hot inside air. but once the car has cooled you want to switch back to outside air (unless a situation like behind a bus, etc., as you mention). also windshield will fog up in certain conditions when using recirc. rob |
Re: Why do vents default to outside air?
Sparky <nemo@moon.sun.edu> wrote in message news:<eo94d.304$6X1.643858@news4.srv.hcvlny.cv.net >...
> Jeff wrote: > > > Just wondering--whenever I use the AC, my Accord keeps defaulting to > > outside air (as do most newer vehicles, I've noticed). I drive mostly > > in traffic and don't like to breathe exhaust fumes filling the car, so > > I'm continually resetting it to recirc. But I'm curious as to why > > outside air is the default setting. (?) > > Honda flipped a coin, maybe? Because once the inside air has been dehumidified through the process of a/c, the a/c will struggle to cool that air again. recirc works great to cool a steamy car initially, because it is not only throwing cold air at you, but is taking away the hot inside air. but once the car has cooled you want to switch back to outside air (unless a situation like behind a bus, etc., as you mention). also windshield will fog up in certain conditions when using recirc. rob |
Re: Why do vents default to outside air?
"Rob" wrote > recirc works great to cool a steamy car initially, because it is not > only throwing cold air at you, but is taking away the hot inside air. > but once the car has cooled you want to switch back to outside air > (unless a situation like behind a bus, etc., as you mention). This is all backwards to me, unless it's because I live in a hot, dry climate. When first getting into the car, the temperature inside the car can be 40 degrees hotter than outside; therefore, here one first needs to use fresh a/c. Once the interior starts to cool off, *then* switch to recirculate. The a/c won't have to work so hard, cooling air that is already temperate, not at inferno-grade. |
Re: Why do vents default to outside air?
"Rob" wrote > recirc works great to cool a steamy car initially, because it is not > only throwing cold air at you, but is taking away the hot inside air. > but once the car has cooled you want to switch back to outside air > (unless a situation like behind a bus, etc., as you mention). This is all backwards to me, unless it's because I live in a hot, dry climate. When first getting into the car, the temperature inside the car can be 40 degrees hotter than outside; therefore, here one first needs to use fresh a/c. Once the interior starts to cool off, *then* switch to recirculate. The a/c won't have to work so hard, cooling air that is already temperate, not at inferno-grade. |
Re: Why do vents default to outside air?
Might be a function of the climate control temperature setting. Put the
temperature at minimum (60) and see if the recirc light comes on. I have a 2000 Accord V6 and that's what happens. MLD "Jeff" <jeff@invalid.net> wrote in message news:jeff-EC6298.00511822092004@news.east.cox.net... > Just wondering--whenever I use the AC, my Accord keeps defaulting to > outside air (as do most newer vehicles, I've noticed). I drive mostly > in traffic and don't like to breathe exhaust fumes filling the car, so > I'm continually resetting it to recirc. But I'm curious as to why > outside air is the default setting. (?) > > 2000 Accord v6 sedan > > Jeff |
Re: Why do vents default to outside air?
Might be a function of the climate control temperature setting. Put the
temperature at minimum (60) and see if the recirc light comes on. I have a 2000 Accord V6 and that's what happens. MLD "Jeff" <jeff@invalid.net> wrote in message news:jeff-EC6298.00511822092004@news.east.cox.net... > Just wondering--whenever I use the AC, my Accord keeps defaulting to > outside air (as do most newer vehicles, I've noticed). I drive mostly > in traffic and don't like to breathe exhaust fumes filling the car, so > I'm continually resetting it to recirc. But I'm curious as to why > outside air is the default setting. (?) > > 2000 Accord v6 sedan > > Jeff |
Re: Why do vents default to outside air?
Howard Lester wrote:
> "Rob" wrote > > >>recirc works great to cool a steamy car initially, because it is not >>only throwing cold air at you, but is taking away the hot inside air. >>but once the car has cooled you want to switch back to outside air >>(unless a situation like behind a bus, etc., as you mention). > > > This is all backwards to me Right. Backwards. It's easier to make already cool air colder, or to keep it cool--there's less heat to remove to the cooling coils. Also, same goes for humidity. If you keep pumping super humid air from outside into the car, the air won't necessarily get as dry as it would if you use the recirc setting. I'd guess it's switching back to outside air for safety reasons--these newer cars are so airtight that one needs a fresh supply or air to prevent CO poisoning if there were a problem with your exhaust system, for example. Or as others have suggested, the climate control could be doing it based on air temp. |
Re: Why do vents default to outside air?
Howard Lester wrote:
> "Rob" wrote > > >>recirc works great to cool a steamy car initially, because it is not >>only throwing cold air at you, but is taking away the hot inside air. >>but once the car has cooled you want to switch back to outside air >>(unless a situation like behind a bus, etc., as you mention). > > > This is all backwards to me Right. Backwards. It's easier to make already cool air colder, or to keep it cool--there's less heat to remove to the cooling coils. Also, same goes for humidity. If you keep pumping super humid air from outside into the car, the air won't necessarily get as dry as it would if you use the recirc setting. I'd guess it's switching back to outside air for safety reasons--these newer cars are so airtight that one needs a fresh supply or air to prevent CO poisoning if there were a problem with your exhaust system, for example. Or as others have suggested, the climate control could be doing it based on air temp. |
Re: Why do vents default to outside air?
"Jeff" <jeff@invalid.net> wrote in message news:jeff-EC6298.00511822092004@news.east.cox.net... > Just wondering--whenever I use the AC, my Accord keeps defaulting to > outside air (as do most newer vehicles, I've noticed). I drive mostly > in traffic and don't like to breathe exhaust fumes filling the car, so > I'm continually resetting it to recirc. But I'm curious as to why > outside air is the default setting. (?) > > 2000 Accord v6 sedan > > Jeff With the cab of the vehicle preasurized with outside air, exhaust fumes cannot enter the car. As a default outside air ensures carbon monoxide free air....................... dale P.................... |
Re: Why do vents default to outside air?
"Jeff" <jeff@invalid.net> wrote in message news:jeff-EC6298.00511822092004@news.east.cox.net... > Just wondering--whenever I use the AC, my Accord keeps defaulting to > outside air (as do most newer vehicles, I've noticed). I drive mostly > in traffic and don't like to breathe exhaust fumes filling the car, so > I'm continually resetting it to recirc. But I'm curious as to why > outside air is the default setting. (?) > > 2000 Accord v6 sedan > > Jeff With the cab of the vehicle preasurized with outside air, exhaust fumes cannot enter the car. As a default outside air ensures carbon monoxide free air....................... dale P.................... |
Re: Why do vents default to outside air?
In article <44a41d1c.0409220700.28e167e1@posting.google.com >,
onerpm@yahoo.com (Rob) wrote: > Because once the inside air has been dehumidified through the process > of a/c, the a/c will struggle to cool that air again. > > recirc works great to cool a steamy car initially, because it is not > only throwing cold air at you, but is taking away the hot inside air. > but once the car has cooled you want to switch back to outside air > (unless a situation like behind a bus, etc., as you mention). Ummmmm......no, not at all....... It will ALWAYS be less efficient to dehumidify the outside fresh air than the inside recirculating air. Really. Honestly. Truly. |
Re: Why do vents default to outside air?
In article <44a41d1c.0409220700.28e167e1@posting.google.com >,
onerpm@yahoo.com (Rob) wrote: > Because once the inside air has been dehumidified through the process > of a/c, the a/c will struggle to cool that air again. > > recirc works great to cool a steamy car initially, because it is not > only throwing cold air at you, but is taking away the hot inside air. > but once the car has cooled you want to switch back to outside air > (unless a situation like behind a bus, etc., as you mention). Ummmmm......no, not at all....... It will ALWAYS be less efficient to dehumidify the outside fresh air than the inside recirculating air. Really. Honestly. Truly. |
Re: Why do vents default to outside air?
In article <cis5hd$7i9$1@oasis.ccit.arizona.edu>,
"Howard Lester" <hlester@mmto.org> wrote: > This is all backwards to me, unless it's because I live in a hot, dry > climate. When first getting into the car, the temperature inside the car can > be 40 degrees hotter than outside; therefore, here one first needs to use > fresh a/c. That's correct, and also open the windows so that the fresh a/c is blowing the stale inside air out. > Once the interior starts to cool off, *then* switch to > recirculate. That's correct. Once the inside and the outside have equalized, you roll up the windows and hit recirculate. Now the inside will stay much cooler than the outside, and will stay much cooler than if it had to cool and dehumidify the outside air. |
Re: Why do vents default to outside air?
In article <cis5hd$7i9$1@oasis.ccit.arizona.edu>,
"Howard Lester" <hlester@mmto.org> wrote: > This is all backwards to me, unless it's because I live in a hot, dry > climate. When first getting into the car, the temperature inside the car can > be 40 degrees hotter than outside; therefore, here one first needs to use > fresh a/c. That's correct, and also open the windows so that the fresh a/c is blowing the stale inside air out. > Once the interior starts to cool off, *then* switch to > recirculate. That's correct. Once the inside and the outside have equalized, you roll up the windows and hit recirculate. Now the inside will stay much cooler than the outside, and will stay much cooler than if it had to cool and dehumidify the outside air. |
Re: Why do vents default to outside air?
In article <4151b764$0$2652$61fed72c@news.rcn.com>,
Abeness <news@nada.x> wrote: > I'd guess it's switching back to outside air for safety reasons--these > newer cars are so airtight that one needs a fresh supply or air to > prevent CO poisoning if there were a problem with your exhaust system, > for example. Cars aren't like modern buildings. ALL cars bring in some fresh air, even on recirculate. |
Re: Why do vents default to outside air?
In article <4151b764$0$2652$61fed72c@news.rcn.com>,
Abeness <news@nada.x> wrote: > I'd guess it's switching back to outside air for safety reasons--these > newer cars are so airtight that one needs a fresh supply or air to > prevent CO poisoning if there were a problem with your exhaust system, > for example. Cars aren't like modern buildings. ALL cars bring in some fresh air, even on recirculate. |
Re: Why do vents default to outside air?
Howard Lester wrote:
> > This is all backwards to me, unless it's because I live in a hot, dry > climate. When first getting into the car, the temperature inside the car can > be 40 degrees hotter than outside; therefore, here one first needs to use > fresh a/c. even easier is to just roll the wondows down and drive for a mile. that gets the 140+ degree air out. Once the interior starts to cool off, *then* switch to > recirculate. The a/c won't have to work so hard, cooling air that is already > temperate, not at inferno-grade. > > |
Re: Why do vents default to outside air?
Howard Lester wrote:
> > This is all backwards to me, unless it's because I live in a hot, dry > climate. When first getting into the car, the temperature inside the car can > be 40 degrees hotter than outside; therefore, here one first needs to use > fresh a/c. even easier is to just roll the wondows down and drive for a mile. that gets the 140+ degree air out. Once the interior starts to cool off, *then* switch to > recirculate. The a/c won't have to work so hard, cooling air that is already > temperate, not at inferno-grade. > > |
Re: Why do vents default to outside air?
On 9/22/04 10:25 AM, in article cis5hd$7i9$1@oasis.ccit.arizona.edu, "Howard
Lester" <hlester@mmto.org> wrote: > > "Rob" wrote > >> recirc works great to cool a steamy car initially, because it is not >> only throwing cold air at you, but is taking away the hot inside air. >> but once the car has cooled you want to switch back to outside air >> (unless a situation like behind a bus, etc., as you mention). > > This is all backwards to me, unless it's because I live in a hot, dry > climate. When first getting into the car, the temperature inside the car can > be 40 degrees hotter than outside; therefore, here one first needs to use > fresh a/c. Once the interior starts to cool off, *then* switch to > recirculate. The a/c won't have to work so hard, cooling air that is already > temperate, not at inferno-grade. > > From another resident of a hot climate - you will get better (read faster) results if you let it go into recirc and crack the windows several inches for the first couple of minutes. The AC will cool faster and convection (warm air rises) plus whatever breeze there might be will draw the superheated air out the windows. |
Re: Why do vents default to outside air?
On 9/22/04 10:25 AM, in article cis5hd$7i9$1@oasis.ccit.arizona.edu, "Howard
Lester" <hlester@mmto.org> wrote: > > "Rob" wrote > >> recirc works great to cool a steamy car initially, because it is not >> only throwing cold air at you, but is taking away the hot inside air. >> but once the car has cooled you want to switch back to outside air >> (unless a situation like behind a bus, etc., as you mention). > > This is all backwards to me, unless it's because I live in a hot, dry > climate. When first getting into the car, the temperature inside the car can > be 40 degrees hotter than outside; therefore, here one first needs to use > fresh a/c. Once the interior starts to cool off, *then* switch to > recirculate. The a/c won't have to work so hard, cooling air that is already > temperate, not at inferno-grade. > > From another resident of a hot climate - you will get better (read faster) results if you let it go into recirc and crack the windows several inches for the first couple of minutes. The AC will cool faster and convection (warm air rises) plus whatever breeze there might be will draw the superheated air out the windows. |
Re: Why do vents default to outside air?
"E. Meyer" wrote > From another resident of a hot climate - you will get better (read faster) > results if you let it go into recirc and crack the windows several inches > for the first couple of minutes. The AC will cool faster and convection > (warm air rises) plus whatever breeze there might be will draw the > superheated air out the windows. Thanks for that idea - I'll try it. Fortunately, the temperatures around here in southern Arizona have suddenly cooled to "humane," so really I'm hoping I don't have to get a chance to try it until next May. |
Re: Why do vents default to outside air?
"E. Meyer" wrote > From another resident of a hot climate - you will get better (read faster) > results if you let it go into recirc and crack the windows several inches > for the first couple of minutes. The AC will cool faster and convection > (warm air rises) plus whatever breeze there might be will draw the > superheated air out the windows. Thanks for that idea - I'll try it. Fortunately, the temperatures around here in southern Arizona have suddenly cooled to "humane," so really I'm hoping I don't have to get a chance to try it until next May. |
Re: Why do vents default to outside air?
"E. Meyer" <e52.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org> wrote in message news:BD776302.9E55C%e52.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org... > > From another resident of a hot climate - you will get better (read faster) > results if you let it go into recirc and crack the windows several inches > for the first couple of minutes. The AC will cool faster and convection > (warm air rises) plus whatever breeze there might be will draw the > superheated air out the windows. > Bah, this is still unclear to me with no concensus on the best method. It is agreed that opening/cracking the windows when first driving will evacuate the heated air, but afterwards there are 2 camps. 1. Start in recirc and then switch to fresh after temp stabilization. 2. Start in fresh and then switch to recirc. I think 2 is more intuitive and that's what I do! |
Re: Why do vents default to outside air?
"E. Meyer" <e52.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org> wrote in message news:BD776302.9E55C%e52.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org... > > From another resident of a hot climate - you will get better (read faster) > results if you let it go into recirc and crack the windows several inches > for the first couple of minutes. The AC will cool faster and convection > (warm air rises) plus whatever breeze there might be will draw the > superheated air out the windows. > Bah, this is still unclear to me with no concensus on the best method. It is agreed that opening/cracking the windows when first driving will evacuate the heated air, but afterwards there are 2 camps. 1. Start in recirc and then switch to fresh after temp stabilization. 2. Start in fresh and then switch to recirc. I think 2 is more intuitive and that's what I do! |
Re: Why do vents default to outside air?
"MAT" wrote > Bah, this is still unclear to me with no concensus on the best method. It > is agreed that opening/cracking the windows when first driving will evacuate > the heated air, but afterwards there are 2 camps. > > 1. Start in recirc and then switch to fresh after temp stabilization. > 2. Start in fresh and then switch to recirc. > > I think 2 is more intuitive and that's what I do! That's what *I* do, too. Now, here are excerpts from the (Accord 2004) MANUAL. Remember that thing? ;) * If the outside air is humid, select recirculation mode. If the outside air is dry, select Fresh Air mode. * If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down more rapidly by partially opening the windows, turning on the A/C, and setting the fan to maximum speed in Fresh Air mode. HAH! -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
Re: Why do vents default to outside air?
"MAT" wrote > Bah, this is still unclear to me with no concensus on the best method. It > is agreed that opening/cracking the windows when first driving will evacuate > the heated air, but afterwards there are 2 camps. > > 1. Start in recirc and then switch to fresh after temp stabilization. > 2. Start in fresh and then switch to recirc. > > I think 2 is more intuitive and that's what I do! That's what *I* do, too. Now, here are excerpts from the (Accord 2004) MANUAL. Remember that thing? ;) * If the outside air is humid, select recirculation mode. If the outside air is dry, select Fresh Air mode. * If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down more rapidly by partially opening the windows, turning on the A/C, and setting the fan to maximum speed in Fresh Air mode. HAH! -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
Re: Why do vents default to outside air?
How about reading to owner's manual, it's all in there in my book. The
manufacturing engineers wouldn't have put their recommendations in there if they didn't think it would help the owner. D. "MAT" <marcoatRM_SPAM@DEL_SPAmsnotmail.com> wrote in message news:GM6dnWmr1uPQgc_cRVn-gA@comcast.com... > > "E. Meyer" <e52.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org> wrote in message > news:BD776302.9E55C%e52.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org... > > > > From another resident of a hot climate - you will get better (read faster) > > results if you let it go into recirc and crack the windows several inches > > for the first couple of minutes. The AC will cool faster and convection > > (warm air rises) plus whatever breeze there might be will draw the > > superheated air out the windows. > > > > Bah, this is still unclear to me with no concensus on the best method. It > is agreed that opening/cracking the windows when first driving will evacuate > the heated air, but afterwards there are 2 camps. > > 1. Start in recirc and then switch to fresh after temp stabilization. > 2. Start in fresh and then switch to recirc. > > I think 2 is more intuitive and that's what I do! > > |
Re: Why do vents default to outside air?
How about reading to owner's manual, it's all in there in my book. The
manufacturing engineers wouldn't have put their recommendations in there if they didn't think it would help the owner. D. "MAT" <marcoatRM_SPAM@DEL_SPAmsnotmail.com> wrote in message news:GM6dnWmr1uPQgc_cRVn-gA@comcast.com... > > "E. Meyer" <e52.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org> wrote in message > news:BD776302.9E55C%e52.meyer0SPAM@ieee.org... > > > > From another resident of a hot climate - you will get better (read faster) > > results if you let it go into recirc and crack the windows several inches > > for the first couple of minutes. The AC will cool faster and convection > > (warm air rises) plus whatever breeze there might be will draw the > > superheated air out the windows. > > > > Bah, this is still unclear to me with no concensus on the best method. It > is agreed that opening/cracking the windows when first driving will evacuate > the heated air, but afterwards there are 2 camps. > > 1. Start in recirc and then switch to fresh after temp stabilization. > 2. Start in fresh and then switch to recirc. > > I think 2 is more intuitive and that's what I do! > > |
Re: Why do vents default to outside air?
Elmo P. Shagnasty wrote:
> Cars aren't like modern buildings. ALL cars bring in some fresh air, > even on recirculate. Hmmm, if you say so. Certainly my '94 Civic does. ;-) |
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