climate control in winter

kenchan · 01-14-2013, 10:54 AM

i set the climate control to about 65F in the winter and 75F in the summer (driver window usually partially open) and just leave it. i dont mess with the a/c button.

the a/c needs to be cycled anyway. ive had cars where the a/c died due to infrequent use.

scope22 · 01-14-2013, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by nepali

80? Dang! I would bake in that car!

made it 80 to test it, i wanted to be sure that there is no reason for AC to work if outside is 40 and heat is set to 80

shadowfax · 01-14-2013, 01:54 PM

With our cabin being as small as it is, it's so easy to heat up / cool down / defrost / whatever.

Arnold Schwarzenegger - Stop Whining - YouTube

JohnsZ · 02-15-2013, 03:11 PM

I have been pondering this question ever since I bought my 370Z a year ago and finally have gotten up the courage at the risk of asking a stupid question. Throwing caution to the wind, here goes; Why does the little yellow light in the center of the temp dial come on automatically denoting that the AC is on when ever I turn on the heat temperature setting? It's mid winter here in CT and I want only heat, not the AC unless of course I need the defroster. I always have to push the button to turn the AC off when all I want is heat. Now....be kind to your Z brethren!!!

6MT · 02-15-2013, 03:14 PM

That used to annoy me. You have to turn the A/C off when you adjust that knob.

Another one of Nissan's engineering accomplishments!

JohnsZ · 02-15-2013, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

That used to annoy me. You have to turn the A/C off when you adjust that knob.

Another one of Nissan's engineering accomplishments!

Exactly.....I'm glad I'm not the only one! Thanks!

MJB · 02-15-2013, 03:29 PM

My Toyota Tacoma does the same thing... IDK why.

nepali · 02-15-2013, 03:33 PM

It's not just Nissan...many others do the same. And, a link to a recent discussion thread: climate control in winter

JohnsZ · 02-15-2013, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by nepali

It's not just Nissan...many others do the same. And, a link to a recent discussion thread: climate control in winter

Thanks....I didn't think that there would be a previous thread regarding this since it seemed like a stupid question. Consider me informed!

OldGuy · 02-15-2013, 03:56 PM

I think that means you're now on climate control, rather than manualy adjusted heat and that the a/c compressor is actually "on duty," even though since you're requesting warmth rather than chilled air, it won't kick in.

kenchan · 02-15-2013, 04:46 PM

climate control works in mysterious ways.

i just set the temperature and let the thing do its thing.

Tazicon · 02-15-2013, 04:56 PM

I just turn the AC off everytime I jump in. At least I did till the temps started raising again.

srbrubak · 02-15-2013, 08:20 PM

In winter, my A/C light only comes on when I put the vent control knob in any of the defroster modes.

PapoZalsa · 02-15-2013, 09:18 PM

In the past was recommend to run ur AC during Winter. I do not know if that still hold true today....

The BlueMax · 02-17-2013, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

i set the climate control to about 65F in the winter and 75F in the summer (driver window usually partially open) and just leave it. i dont mess with the a/c button.

the a/c needs to be cycled anyway. ive had cars where the a/c died due to infrequent use.

Thats the big question how often do you let the compressor run to keep it from failure because of inactivity?

01-14-2013, 01:54 PM	#18 (permalink)
shadowfax Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: California Posts: 93 Drives: 2013 Sport PW A7 Rep Power: 12	With our cabin being as small as it is, it's so easy to heat up / cool down / defrost / whatever. Arnold Schwarzenegger - Stop Whining - YouTube __________________ "Run Shadowfax. Show us the meaning of haste." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvZkMaEU04g

02-15-2013, 03:11 PM	#19 (permalink)
JohnsZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 374 Drives: '09 370Z Tour CY M6 Rep Power: 14	Why the Light??? I have been pondering this question ever since I bought my 370Z a year ago and finally have gotten up the courage at the risk of asking a stupid question. Throwing caution to the wind, here goes; Why does the little yellow light in the center of the temp dial come on automatically denoting that the AC is on when ever I turn on the heat temperature setting? It's mid winter here in CT and I want only heat, not the AC unless of course I need the defroster. I always have to push the button to turn the AC off when all I want is heat. Now....be kind to your Z brethren!!!

02-15-2013, 03:14 PM	#20 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1789	That used to annoy me. You have to turn the A/C off when you adjust that knob. Another one of Nissan's engineering accomplishments! __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

02-15-2013, 03:29 PM	#22 (permalink)
MJB A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Age: 40 Posts: 1,498 Drives: a POS truck Rep Power: 495	My Toyota Tacoma does the same thing... IDK why. __________________ 09 Nismo #0483 sold. Viper or C7 next time around.

02-15-2013, 03:33 PM	#23 (permalink)
nepali Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 597 Drives: like a maniac! Rep Power: 15	It's not just Nissan...many others do the same. And, a link to a recent discussion thread: climate control in winter __________________ '11 SR/6MT/T/S

01-14-2013, 10:54 AM	#16 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	i set the climate control to about 65F in the winter and 75F in the summer (driver window usually partially open) and just leave it. i dont mess with the a/c button. the a/c needs to be cycled anyway. ive had cars where the a/c died due to infrequent use.

02-15-2013, 03:56 PM	#25 (permalink)
OldGuy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Greensburg PA Posts: 899 Drives: '09370Z Red Base A7 Rep Power: 16	I think that means you're now on climate control, rather than manualy adjusted heat and that the a/c compressor is actually "on duty," even though since you're requesting warmth rather than chilled air, it won't kick in.

02-15-2013, 04:46 PM	#26 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	climate control works in mysterious ways. i just set the temperature and let the thing do its thing.

02-15-2013, 04:56 PM	#27 (permalink)
Tazicon Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Vegas Baby! Posts: 773 Drives: German/British cars Rep Power: 14	I just turn the AC off everytime I jump in. At least I did till the temps started raising again. __________________ Porsche, it's a 2 syllable word

02-15-2013, 08:20 PM	#28 (permalink)
srbrubak Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Posts: 144 Drives: 2010 370Z Blue 6MT Rep Power: 14	In winter, my A/C light only comes on when I put the vent control knob in any of the defroster modes.

02-15-2013, 09:18 PM	#29 (permalink)
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