A/C always on even A/C indicator does not illuminate

y2k_o__o · 08-04-2016, 01:59 AM

Outside temperature was 23 deg, and I noticed the air blowing from the vent was ice cold and the compressor was operating even I disabled the "AUTO". Seems like the A/C was running in the background even the A/C indicator was not illuminated.

My 09 civic has the same feature, but it can be disabled. Not sure if 370z can be done in the same manner.

I just want fresh ambient air to be drawn into the cabin without any temperature setting like 22, 23, 24, 25 deg...... This temp control seems very annoying to me.

SouthArk370Z · 08-04-2016, 08:01 AM

Details should be in the Owner's Manual.

IIRC, the A/C is enabled whenever the HVAC is turned on because the cabin is small and gets humid quickly - the moisture condenses in the A/C instead of on the windows.

Raidernation · 08-04-2016, 12:59 PM

I just push the ac button on and back off again to just get fresh air.

sgosh · 08-04-2016, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Raidernation

I just push the ac button on and back off again to just get fresh air.

I have exactly the same thing happen from time to time, i.e., A/C light off, but A/C is on.

All you have to do is cycle through the settings so the light is off, and the A/C will be off ... for that drive at least.

Not sure what causes this bug, but the workaround is quite easy.

sofaonasock · 08-04-2016, 11:58 PM

Are you sure you don't have the HVAC set to defrost or defrost/foot?

ChaseZ · 08-05-2016, 02:02 AM

Even with the blower switch completely off mine will trickle either cold or hot, where ever the temperature is set to. I had my dash apart the last couple days and took the car out. With no controls I couldn't shut anything off so had to put up with a bit on very unnecessary heat, as the case was this time.

I actually rarely use my ac.. it draws a ton of power. That and I prefer windows down anyhow.

Bottom line, it always trickles out a bit. And yes my front window can get foggy about the bottom reasonably often too. Right above the cowl vents. I assume hot air escaping from Underhood.

forgot pw · 08-05-2016, 07:27 AM

da hell u running a/c at 23 degreez? u from the north pole?

wtf

onzedge · 08-05-2016, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by y2k_o__o

Outside temperature was 23 deg, and I noticed the air blowing from the vent was ice cold and the compressor was operating even I disabled the "AUTO". Seems like the A/C was running in the background even the A/C indicator was not illuminated.

My 09 civic has the same feature, but it can be disabled. Not sure if 370z can be done in the same manner.

I just want fresh ambient air to be drawn into the cabin without any temperature setting like 22, 23, 24, 25 deg...... This temp control seems very annoying to me.

I do not even drive my Z when it is 23 degrees. My Pilot Super Sports are too hard when it is that cold.

Very dangerous...

ChaseZ · 08-05-2016, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

I do not even drive my Z when it is 23 degrees. My Pilot Super Sports are too hard when it is that cold.

Very dangerous...

Pretty sure he's talking Celsius... which is 74f

onzedge · 08-05-2016, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by ChaseZ

Pretty sure he's talking Celsius... which is 74f

This is the United States of America, mister!!!

onzedge · 08-05-2016, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ChaseZ

Pretty sure he's talking Celsius... which is 74f

By the way, I immediately ascertained he was referring to degrees C.

sgosh · 08-05-2016, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

This is the United States of America, mister!!!

Who moved the internet to the USA?

ChaseZ · 08-05-2016, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

By the way, I immediately ascertained he was referring to degrees C.

So the PSS stiffen up at 23c? Dang and I was hoping to get a set, but not if they will do that!

08-04-2016, 01:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
y2k_o__o Base Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Canada Posts: 21 Drives: 03 BMW Z4 Rep Power: 9	A/C always on even A/C indicator does not illuminate Outside temperature was 23 deg, and I noticed the air blowing from the vent was ice cold and the compressor was operating even I disabled the "AUTO". Seems like the A/C was running in the background even the A/C indicator was not illuminated. My 09 civic has the same feature, but it can be disabled. Not sure if 370z can be done in the same manner. I just want fresh ambient air to be drawn into the cabin without any temperature setting like 22, 23, 24, 25 deg...... This temp control seems very annoying to me.

08-04-2016, 08:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324197	Details should be in the Owner's Manual. IIRC, the A/C is enabled whenever the HVAC is turned on because the cabin is small and gets humid quickly - the moisture condenses in the A/C instead of on the windows. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

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Raidernation Base Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 174 Drives: 2016 GM Base 7AT Rep Power: 8	I just push the ac button on and back off again to just get fresh air. sgosh and breitwbo like this.

08-04-2016, 11:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
sofaonasock Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 116 Drives: 09 370Z Touring, M6 Rep Power: 15	Are you sure you don't have the HVAC set to defrost or defrost/foot? __________________ 09 370Z Sports Touring 6MT

08-05-2016, 07:27 AM	#7 (permalink)
forgot pw Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Iggyland Posts: 409 Drives: enterTrollment Rep Power: 2517	da hell u running a/c at 23 degreez? u from the north pole? wtf onzedge likes this. __________________ temporary newb suit.. i hope

08-05-2016, 02:02 AM	#6 (permalink)
ChaseZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2016 Location: Calgary Posts: 3,799 Drives: 16 370z Rep Power: 94682	Even with the blower switch completely off mine will trickle either cold or hot, where ever the temperature is set to. I had my dash apart the last couple days and took the car out. With no controls I couldn't shut anything off so had to put up with a bit on very unnecessary heat, as the case was this time. I actually rarely use my ac.. it draws a ton of power. That and I prefer windows down anyhow. Bottom line, it always trickles out a bit. And yes my front window can get foggy about the bottom reasonably often too. Right above the cowl vents. I assume hot air escaping from Underhood.

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