-3 in NH!
I was going to say Wow!I win my e46 said -40*F!
That's because my temperature sensor got ripped out on a parking curb :rofl:
It dehumidifies the air to help keep the windows from fogging up from your breath, steaming coffee, whatever. I never turn mine off and just set the display to the temperature I'm looking for and it takes care of the rest. It honestly does know what it's doing. And just because the snowflake is lit doesn't mean the compressor is running.Hi all,
I find this thread relevant to my stupid question:
Does anyone know what sick logic makes the A/C turn on in my E83 when climate control is set to Automatic and the temperature inside is +5F (-15 C)?
I know, it has never meant to be "the ultimate computing machine", but still, WTF.. (WTC..)?!!
Stay warm!
You're welcome. The car is pretty smart. As the video shows it also senses dirty air via a sensor located on the fan shroud under the hood. You also shouldn't be getting too much fan until the engine is warmed up some. To keep it from blasting you with cold air.Thanks, usaret! It really helps. I guess it was too cold this morning and I was impatient waiting for the engine to warm up. The winter package in my X3 is great, but when the fan turns on and the thermostat is still closed, driver gets a windchill factor in addition to the frigid air. The engine is big and efficient, so the thermostat opens only on a 5th-6th mile of my drive to work, so I have to endure the chill until then. When I saw the snowflake I shivered even more, then overreacted and posted my rant.
Funny, at single digit temperatures the air is so dry that my breath does not contribute enough moisture to affect the visibility. A large coffee mug certainly would, but I start my day with two shots of espresso and do not carry a mug with me
I hate to think of running the engine to warm up the car for 15 minutes before I get in - I consider this very irresponsible from the environmental point of view.
I guess there is one solution for improving the temperature - forcing the air recirculation on. The winter package has a wheel heater but not an electric air heater - the latter would be very useful...
Happy Friday, everyone!