fwellers Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Hello, My wife was complaining that her 02 outback with auto ac, always had warm/hot air coming out of the vents while driving even when the AC is off. I just noticed that my 06 legacy ltd sedan does the same thing. Does anyone know why this happens ? Is there a way to stop it ? Thanks, floyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scans007 Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Yeah, before everyone posts for you to search cuz this has been covered a billion times .......I'll give you a quickie "to try" Turn your AC on, turn the heat to 70, switch the vent to floor only, turn OFF the ac. You will notice it won't be blowing outta the vents....whatever "state" you shut the AC of that's where the air flowing through the engine comes......you can also try turning on the "cabin air recirc" so no flow comes from outside... Search away you'll find all sorts of good info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fwellers Posted March 27, 2006 Author Share Posted March 27, 2006 Thanks for the reply. Yea, I did that this morning. I turned the ac on auto, then made it only come out of the floor, then turned it off, and air was still coming out of the main vents. warm air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scans007 Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 yeah my bad, you gotta get it "off" "auto" So do all that I said above but instead of turning the system on by hitting the auto button....just it the up on the "fan speed" button, then turn the heat down like I stated before put it on the floor.....then shut it off.... If you don't hit the auto button to turn it on you won't be in auto mode and it's semi-manual......I have to do something like this cuz I've never had the problem (and if I did it would drive me NUTZ, I hate air blow'n on me) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fwellers Posted March 27, 2006 Author Share Posted March 27, 2006 Cool, I'll give that a try later on. Ah the tricks of the trade ha ? :-)))) Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief_Wiggum Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 I hate this climate control system. Scans is correct in that the temp flapper stays in the last position it was when the system was on, but here's the kicker that's driving you crazy. No matter what state you have the recirculate setting on (outside vent or recirculate) whenever you turn the system off, it _always_ switches to outside vent. So with the system off, just hit the recirc button until you see the recirculate symbol light up and it'll stop blowing hot air. You have to do this everytime you turn the system off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fwellers Posted March 27, 2006 Author Share Posted March 27, 2006 Thanks CW. So turning it to recirc stops the flow of hot air. I guess I get that. But, it's not desireable to drive along with the windows closed and the internal air recycling is it ? Does't that make "stale air" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief_Wiggum Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 If you want vent, and cool (somewhat) air, you have to follow scans directions. Turn the system back on, set the temp to 65, then turn off. If will set the temp flapper to max cool, which will still be warmer than ambient outside since it blows in through the engine compartment. Better than blazin hot though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fwellers Posted March 27, 2006 Author Share Posted March 27, 2006 Ok, so choices are: 1) turn system on by using fan button ( manual mode ), set mode to point to feet, set temp to 65, and turn off. or 2) do the same as above, but after it is off, hit the circ/recirc button until it shows recirculating. Does that about cover it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief_Wiggum Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Sounds about right. You can also set the mode while the system is off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark_rex Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 you can just turn reciric off while the whole system is off. it'll close the vent even if nothign else is happening. people bash the HVAC system in this car, but i find it terribly intuitive and great in the performance category. dR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fwellers Posted March 27, 2006 Author Share Posted March 27, 2006 Excellent advice. I thank you all. What a great place. You know how long it would have taken me to get this info from a dealer ? I don't know, but I bet a lot longer. :-)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scans007 Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 LOL, dealer.......they wouldn't have told you anything..........ask and find out and report back, that will be a fun one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fwellers Posted March 27, 2006 Author Share Posted March 27, 2006 Good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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