Do you use AC in winter?

[fnegroni]

Thanks for your replies, then it sounds like I have something wrong with my AC.
I tried now turning off the AC with the highest temperature and it became cold air in a minute or so.

Is it set to ECO?

 

[fnegroni]

My problem is,

A/C turns on itself whenever you increase fan speed or increase temperature.

That sounds wrong. Can you take a video? What version infotainment?

 

[mg4mc]

That sounds wrong. Can you take a video? What version infotainment?

Mine does the same, adjust the temp and I have to switch off the AC again, really annoying. 1300R33

 

[kin]

The refrigerant of an AC compressor in a car also acts as lubricant for the compressor seal, so if you don’t use it, the seal dried up and cracked, gas leaked out and you have a knacker compressor. So it’s recommended to at least use it once a week?
Although I must admit things might have been improved now, so it may not be as bad, tbh, my dad’s 14 year old Honda Jazz AC with only 20k miles on it still works a treat!

My AC is on everyday.

 

[joojo]

Is it set to ECO?

Have not tried it with eco off, I am going to try it and see if it works differently.

 

[Rolfe]

My A/C never comes on when I increase the fan speed, but then I never have the car on eco.

I had my Golf for nearly 14 years and I only used the A/C when I wanted to cool the car (although very occasionally it would turn the A/C on itself if I set something to max demist or something like that). The system was still functioning perfectly well when I got rid of the car. And this was in Scotland so it wasn't on an awful lot.

 

[CarbonEV]

That sounds wrong. Can you take a video? What version infotainment?

I’ll try and do that tomorrow to show.

Mine does the same, adjust the temp and I have to switch off the AC again, really annoying. 1300R33

Glad I’m not the only one

I’m on R40

 

[CarbonEV]

Have not tried it with eco off, I am going to try it and see if it works differently.

I’ll try this too,

Mines always been in Eco for A/C by default and kept turning on AC.

I’ll try with it off.

 

[hharzel]

Definitely. Couldn't see anything with my dog in the back of the car if I didn't use it. Even with heated seats and steering wheel (standard range bonus equipment in colder countries) I need to use it just to keep windows clear.

 

[Kithmo]

The refrigerant of an AC compressor in a car also acts as lubricant for the compressor seal, so if you don’t use it, the seal dried up and cracked, gas leaked out and you have a knacker compressor. So it’s recommended to at least use it once a week?
Although I must admit things might have been improved now, so it may not be as bad, tbh, my dad’s 14 year old Honda Jazz AC with only 20k miles on it still works a treat!

My AC is on everyday.

There are no external seals to dry up on the compressor to leak out everything is self contained.

 

[Corindikev]

Yes the AC in ICE cars driven by a belt from the engine with a magnetic clutch that bangs it into action is pretty primitive compared to the sophisticated EV. Same with an electric house air conditioner. Everything is sealed and requires virtually no maintenance other than cleaning of filters.

 

[Scoozy]

We have a heat pump in our Luxury and the AC always stays on the whole year.

 

[CarbonEV]

Have not tried it with eco off, I am going to try it and see if it works differently.

Tried it earlier today,

Makes no difference,

ECO on or off,

The second you raise or lower temperature,

AC turns on.

Annoying but I guess a software bug.

 

[Rolfe]

Must just be the X-Power then. Hopefully they'll fix it.

 

[mg4mc]

Exactly the same on my Trophy

 

[Rolfe]

Maybe it's a general Trophy bug then, because the SE owners aren't reporting it as far as I can see.

 

[JonnyG]

It was mentioned in an RSymonds Youtube video review of the Trophy too. Go to 12'15" for his findings ... a very buggy Climate Control. Not sure what software version he was on though.

 

[MartinSEsr]

Have not tried it with eco off, I am going to try it and see if it works differently.

No wonder nothing works properly. I only put the heating system / AC on eco when I'm worrying I just have 20 miles range left.

 

[CooperS]

Tried it earlier today,

Makes no difference,

ECO on or off,

The second you raise or lower temperature,

AC turns on.

Annoying but I guess a software bug.

Just been looking for a thread that mentions this because its a pain! Mines the same tried different configurations, no difference. Its needed at times, just not all the time!

 

[Jeroen]

Hmm wondering if my AC is not functioning properly. If I turn AC of my car immediately starts fogging up.