Help with A/C controls

Augustus · 03-09-2012, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djkyky

I need some help with how the air conditioner functions. I had the controller assembly replaced on my 2011 touring Z because it shorted out due to a defective rear camera mirror. The A/C is not working the same, but I want to be sure before I go back to the dealership again.

For example if it is 70 degrees outside, the temperature knob is set to 60 degrees and the two outside knobs are set to "auto" then the A/C compressor (center orange light on left knob) should come on automatically with me having to press the knob, correct?

Thanks

Yes.

On my two-month-old 2011, whenever I twist the fan speed dial to AUTO, the A/C light always comes on automatically. It doesn't seem to matter what the exterior temperature is (I've experienced 15F-70F so far) or where I've set the desired interior temp (usually around 70), the A/C light illuminates. If I wanted AUTO with no A/C, I'd have to manually tap the A/C button to disable it.

AFAIK, this is the normal & expected behavior. The Z is my first Nissan, but other cars I've owned with fully-automatic climate control systems (a Saab, couple of Audis, and a Subaru) have behaved this same way. When you command 'Auto', the car uses A/C unless you manually override it; for cooling in the summer, and for drying & anti-fogging in the winter.

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