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Is there any way that you can turn the fan off on an R32 climate control unit after you have turned it on without switching the whole unit off using the off button. Also how do you enter the auto mode which controls all the heating and cooling of the car automaticly. I see the auto writing come up once i start the air con but how do u actually get it in to the auto mode and get it working.

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FATAZZ Grand Master

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when u turn ur A/C on hold the 'warm' or 'cold' button down 4 like 5sec's

it turns it in FC(****ing Cold) or FH(****ing Hot) hehe

dont ask me wot it really means,personally id rather rip mine out n let my engine air flow thru

  • 3 weeks later...
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when u turn ur A/C on hold the 'warm' or 'cold' button down 4 like 5sec's

it turns it in FC(****ing Cold) or FH(****ing Hot) hehe

dont ask me wot it really means

FH is Fast Heat & FC is Fast Cold

But F***ing Cold and F***ing Hot discribe the functions better!

  • 2 weeks later...
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Yes it all is a bit confusing. I sat down one day and had a good play just so I could work it all out once and for all. I think I have most of it sussed.

First of all, Air Con cold air actually works better and quicker as a demister than warm air does.

When you first hit the A/C or ECON button this puts it into auto option and the car does whatever it needs to do to get it to the preset temp. If you press the same button a second time it will try and do the same, but without the aircon unit working (basically uses the air from outside to cool down.) You should notice the AUTO display disappear in this mode. Basically, this would be known as the "Fresh" mode on any other car, and is the mode I use the most.

The difference between A/C and ECON? The only difference I can see is that I think the ECON mode has a different temp setting on the thermostat for the aircon unit so it turns off at a higher temperature. This is the case with most other cars with this set-up. It basically takes a little longer to get to the desired temp. It may also kick off when the car has the power put down when in ECON, but I think this actually happens in both modes.

The MANUAL mode gives you the option of controlling the fan speed and vent selection, whilst the car still has the job of getting to the desired temp, again, with or without the aircon unit on.

As far as I know there is no Fresh air option without the fan. I figure they thought that was what electic windows were for.

Now. Go play! :P

FATAZZ Grand Master

FATAZZ

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i turned my A/C on n had the hot air coming through the front window vents n down on my feet, then turned the A/C off, so now whenever i drive,the hot engine bay air is blown throught the window vents n down on my feet without having the A/C on, if it gets 2 hot i use the electric windows, i find this is most effective 4 my needs:)

mainly coz i stress about fuel consumption n heat around my pod.

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when u turn ur A/C on hold the 'warm' or 'cold' button down 4 like 5sec's

it turns it in FC(****ing Cold) or FH(****ing Hot) hehe

dont ask me wot it really means,personally id rather rip mine out n let my engine air flow thru

That is such a cool thing !!!! ( no pun intended ). Went for a belt on the weekend with both windows down and this little trick activated and my feet were nice and warm while the cold air is in my face. :cheers:

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