AC Opinions

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

07-09-2010, 01:49 AM

#16

mw09g37

Registered User

iTrader: (3)

Join Date: Aug 2008

Posts: 726

Likes: 1

Received 1 Like on 1 Post

eh it's still under warranty. don't worry about it...

but I end up using it all the time... I set it to 75 and call pretty much never turn it off.

Reply Like

07-09-2010, 09:50 AM

#17

SkyMG37x

Registered Member

Join Date: Apr 2009

Location: Southern NH

Posts: 617

Likes: 0

Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2010G37

So since I don't live in an area that is usually below the freezing point, my compressor will always be on? Especially now it's summer.

Can you further confirm what's mentioned earlier that compressor being on majority of the time is not going to decrease the lifetime of the component?

Thanks

Jeez.... If you're worried just turn it off then.

I've used Auto systems for years and never had a problem. As noted, the computers decide when to turn the compressor on.

Reply Like

07-10-2010, 11:26 AM

#18

TinsleyC

Registered User

Join Date: Feb 2010

Location: Dallas, TX

Posts: 674

Likes: 3

Received 8 Likes on 7 Posts

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkyMG37x

Do not set the temperature lower than theoutside air temperature. Otherwise the system may not work properly.

I missed that in the manual, find that sort of odd... in Dallas it's often very humid and muggy, and when it's 75 degrees out I have to set the thing to 70-72 just to get the air moving. I will typically move it up after 5 minutes, though.

As you know, the climate control in the G has a lot to be desired. I am often fiddling with the temp, other auto cars I've had I just set the temp once and go. But yes, I do leave it in Auto mode most all the time.

Reply Like

07-10-2010, 11:29 AM

#19

TinsleyC

Registered User

Join Date: Feb 2010

Location: Dallas, TX

Posts: 674

Likes: 3

Received 8 Likes on 7 Posts

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2010G37

So would the compressor last less longer if I leave it on all the time? That's what happened in my old toyota. I just left the AC on all the time and eventually I had to have the compressor replaced. Big pain in the butt.

I think they're made much better these days. I wouldn't worry about it. I haven't had a compressor problem since my '86 Chevy Celebrity!