Its a 2017 but assume its the same as many of you. I have the automatic climate control system. My question? When in automatic the system always seems to illuminate the tiny AC indicator and I am forced to press the AC button so the compressor does not run. Even if I raise the temps high the ac still runs. This does not seem correct to me. Especially since I am (non car related) an AC tech myself.
I've read the chapter in the manual and it says nothing about this. Imo the only time the AC compressor should be on is when cooling is desired and/or when you want to assist in defrosting windows. It just doesn't make sense that the AC compressor gets turned on anytime the auto button/function is used. I mean even this morning I tried to use the auto function while cold outside and heat was needed. Sure it still heats but it does so with the AC compressor on. This imo shouldn't be the case. I had to hit the AC button to turn off the indicator and all worked well. But why the AC on always when in auto regardless if you need to heat or cool? Something wrong here? Unless the system is sensing it needs to help defrost may be the only thing I can think of but that being said its not like the system sent air to the defrost vents so I don't think that's the reason. Does anyone else notice this? And/or know why? Does yours do the same?
I mean auto should mean auto and the compressor shouldn't be on unless you need cooling or want to help with defrosting. If one has little knowledge of whats really going on they will place the system in auto and will not even know the AC comp is actrually running all the time even when looking to heat the car. Whats the story with this?
I've read the chapter in the manual and it says nothing about this. Imo the only time the AC compressor should be on is when cooling is desired and/or when you want to assist in defrosting windows. It just doesn't make sense that the AC compressor gets turned on anytime the auto button/function is used. I mean even this morning I tried to use the auto function while cold outside and heat was needed. Sure it still heats but it does so with the AC compressor on. This imo shouldn't be the case. I had to hit the AC button to turn off the indicator and all worked well. But why the AC on always when in auto regardless if you need to heat or cool? Something wrong here? Unless the system is sensing it needs to help defrost may be the only thing I can think of but that being said its not like the system sent air to the defrost vents so I don't think that's the reason. Does anyone else notice this? And/or know why? Does yours do the same?
I mean auto should mean auto and the compressor shouldn't be on unless you need cooling or want to help with defrosting. If one has little knowledge of whats really going on they will place the system in auto and will not even know the AC comp is actrually running all the time even when looking to heat the car. Whats the story with this?