Member Since: 12 Apr 2007
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Climate control on hot, yet it's still cold
I usually have the CC on 22 deg (no rear air con). It warms the interior perfectly but after about 30 mins of driving (60% stop/start) it seems to ignore the 22 deg. and start cooling the interior. Today I had to put it on max temp just to maintain a warm interior. Screen/feet vents appear to turn off and dash vents blow cold air. Air con is on. Any suggestions or am I just getting soft?
11th Nov 2008 12:01 am
Discoeast
Member Since: 19 Feb 2008
Location: Boksburg
Posts: 800
I've had the CC also just " hang up" on me a few times.
Had it stuck on cold, in winter, blowing on my feet
Had the CC module changed twice to get it fixed.
Let the steelers check it out.D3 bullbar-spots-roof rack with spots-ladder-long range tank-swing out spare wheel carrier- upgraded tow bar-dash console-internal water tank-duel awnings-drawer system & T T.
The CC is designed such that once the interior is up to the selected temperature, "fresh" air is directed at the driver from the dash vents in order to keep him/her alert. If you're not convinced, try driving around for a while with a thermometer on the passenger seat to see if 22° is being maintained and if it isn't, then get the dealers to check it out.Now an ex-D3 owner after 7 happy years. Miss the car but not the big bills
Also - isn't there a 'sunlight sensor' on the center dash that senses the warming effect of direct sunlight, and adds more cold air to the mix accordingly?08 LR3 SE V8 - 02 D2 SE7 V8
Porsche 911 (03 996) - 2013 MINI Cooper S
11th Nov 2008 5:29 pm
741hcr
Member Since: 12 Apr 2007
Location: Usually in front of the PC
Posts: 175
Albourneboy wrote:
The CC is designed such that once the interior is up to the selected temperature, "fresh" air is directed at the driver from the dash vents in order to keep him/her alert.
So that's why I see so many Disco drivers wearing thick coats when driving
Many thanks for the suggestions. I will take a temp gague for a drive and see if the cabin temp is actually holding the correct temp. Good plan!
Was going to post this very same thing myself. Not convinced at all the auto works. Shall try what is suggested.
12th Nov 2008 8:46 am
Gareth Site Moderator
Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
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Search the early days of this forum, there is a fix that involves fitting an insulating pad in the heat sensor. The problem is caused by the interior heat sensor picking up heat from inside the dashboard. This makes it think the car is warmer than it really is, and it tries to cool the cabin down.
There is a bulletin about it. You need to do a search.
12th Nov 2008 9:00 am
741hcr
Member Since: 12 Apr 2007
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Thanks Gareth. The tricky bit is knowing what to type into the search but here's a few links re this topic (which appears like a regular feature that I did not find first time round ) for anyone else with same issue:
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) for anyone else with same issue:
